Israel has destroyed Gaza’s final optical fiber line, cutting off all internet and landline access. Palestinian officials warn this move aims to digitally isolate and silence the population amid an escalating humanitarian crisis. Human rights groups condemn the blackout as a violation of international law. With aid operations crippled and the death toll mounting—over 55,000 killed and 127,000 injured—Gaza faces one of modern history’s worst humanitarian disasters, with thousands still missing under the rubble.

At least 40 starving Palestinians have been killed and nearly 200 injured after Israeli forces attacked two aid distribution centers in Gaza. With this incident, over 150 Palestinians have now died while attempting to receive aid from the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said, "Thousands of citizens were targeted by Israeli tanks and drones while approaching the U.S.-backed aid centers for food. We have recovered at least 31 bodies so far and rescued nearly 200 injured." In a separate attack near an aid center in Rafah, nine Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire. The Israeli military has acknowledged the attack.

The UK, along with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians and violating human rights. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans. While Israel condemned the move, the US opposed the sanctions, calling them unhelpful to Gaza ceasefire efforts. The sanctioned ministers dismissed the actions. Meanwhile, the US sanctioned Palestinian groups allegedly tied to Hamas. The move aims to curb settler violence and uphold international law and humanitarian principles.

Israeli attacks on Gaza have claimed the lives of at least 70 more Palestinians in the last 24 hours, with over 200 others injured, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Among the dead were several civilians seeking food aid. The United Nations has warned that Gaza is on the brink of famine. Gaza’s Government Information Office revealed that at least 20 people were killed while attempting to collect aid, including a 12-year-old child. Palestinians and local officials have described distribution centers as “human slaughterhouses,” noting that over 150 people have been killed and around 1,500 injured since the relief operations by the organization GHF began on May 27.

An independent UN commission has accused Israel of committing the crime against humanity of “extermination” through its attacks on civilians sheltering in schools and religious sites in Gaza. The report says over 90% of Gaza’s educational facilities and more than half its cultural and religious sites have been destroyed. The attacks, deemed war crimes, have devastated Palestinian life and education. The findings will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council on June 17, despite Israel’s withdrawal from the council.

Madleen Kulab, Gaza’s first fisherwoman and the inspiration for the aid ship Madleen, followed the vessel’s journey hoping it would break Israel’s blockade. Despite her fears, Israeli forces intercepted the ship in international waters, detaining all 12 onboard, including Greta Thunberg. For Kulab, the mission represented Gaza’s ongoing suffering. While heartbroken by the outcome, she believes the activists delivered a powerful global message of humanity. Still, she laments Gaza’s isolation, starvation, and the unending weight of war.

The ship carrying Greta Thunberg and fellow activists is named Madlen, in honor of Madlen Kollab—a 31-year-old Palestinian woman, mother of four, and Gaza’s first female fisherwoman, who is expecting her fifth child.
Despite the Israeli blockade, boat damage, and lack of gear, Madlen continues her daily battle at sea—not just for livelihood, but for dignity and rights. Her resilience and courage inspired the naming of the ship.

Gunfire broke out Monday as Palestinians made their way to an aid distribution center run by the Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
Witnesses reported that, for the first time, Palestinian gunmen were also involved in the shooting, leaving civilians stunned and fearful about their identities being mistaken. Israeli forces also opened fire as in previous incidents.
According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, six people were killed and 99 injured in the designated aid collection zone.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed that the body of Hamas’ military chief, Mohammad Sinwar, was discovered in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza.

The IDF released video footage of the tunnel and confirmed Sinwar’s identity through DNA testing. However, Hamas has yet to officially acknowledge his death. The IDF earlier claimed Sinwar was killed in an airstrike on May 13, which, according to Hamas-controlled Civil Defense, killed 28 people.

At least 60 Palestinians have been killed and 388 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Among the dead were 14 civilians near a humanitarian aid center in Rafah supported by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Since the war began in 2023, the death toll in Gaza has reached 54,927, with over 126,000 injured. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen amid relentless Israeli attacks.

At least 108 Palestinians were killed and 393 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza within 24 hours, including during the Muslim festival of Eid. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that since October 2023, the death toll has reached 54,880, with over 126,000 injured. Following the collapse of a ceasefire in March 2025, 4,603 Palestinians have died. Despite an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, Israeli operations continue. A U.S.-proposed two-month ceasefire awaits Hamas approval, though Netanyahu has expressed agreement.

The Madleen ship, carrying 12 activists including climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, set out from Sicily on June 1 to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza amid a strict Israeli blockade lasting over 90 days. The 2,000km journey is tracked live, with the latest position near Crete on June 4. Israel’s military has warned it will block the ship, risking detention and seizure if the activists don’t comply. Gaza faces severe food shortages and heavy bombardment casualties.

Israeli attacks on Gaza continued into the second day of Eid, killing 56 Palestinians, including 16 in a single strike in Gaza City’s Sabra area. Gaza Civil Defense termed it a “complete massacre,” with around 50 others injured. On Eid day itself, 42 people were killed. Eight more were shot dead near a humanitarian aid center in Rafah. Since October 7, 2023, over 54,700 Palestinians have been killed. In the past 48 hours, 95 were killed and 304 injured. One Thai hostage’s body was recovered by Israel.

On Eid al-Adha, a major Muslim festival, Israeli forces launched multiple deadly attacks in Gaza, killing at least 42 Palestinians. The violence included an assault in northern Gaza’s Jabalya area where 11 people died. Shelling near relief centers in Rafah also caused casualties. Gaza’s emergency services and hospitals reported the rising death toll. Amid this, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation halted all aid activities. Since the conflict began, over 110 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to receive aid.

An Israeli drone missile attack on Thursday killed at least 16 people in Gaza, including four journalists. The strike took place near Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, where journalists had set up a temporary shelter from the heat. Three journalists died instantly, and another died later in the hospital. Several others were injured, including a senior journalist undergoing emergency surgery. The Israeli military has not yet commented on the incident. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from international media.