Palestinian Newspapers Highlight Escalating Israeli Aggression and Rising Casualties

Gaza: The three Palestinian Arabic-language dailies, Al-Quds, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, and Al-Ayyam, have focused today on the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, reporting the killing of three Palestinians by Israeli forces and the increasing death toll, which now stands at 71,384 since the beginning of the Israeli assault. According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Al-Quds reported on the deaths in Shujaiya and Beit Lahiya due to airstrikes and continued attacks across Gaza. The paper also covered international stories, including the detention of Venezuelan President Maduro by the U.S. and a warning issued by Trump to the Colombian president. Additionally, Al-Quds highlighted calls from UN Secretary-General Guterres for Israel to lift its ban on humanitarian organizations and reported on Israeli forces detaining an entire family from Kisan village amidst ongoing settler attacks. Al-Hayat Al-Jadida emphasized the rising death toll from the Israeli aggression, with 171,251 injured since October 7 , 2023. The newspaper also mentioned injuries from Israeli gunfire in al-Ram and suffocation cases in al-Arroub, along with the detention of four foreign activists in al-Mughayir. The State of Palestine's positive reception of Saudi Arabia's response to a call for a comprehensive conference on Yemen was also covered. Furthermore, the paper reported on the UN's urging of Israel to abandon a proposed law to execute Palestinian detainees and covered U.S. actions regarding Venezuela. Al-Ayyam reported four martyrs in Gaza and Israeli gunfire impacting populated areas. The paper also covered the U.S. detention of the Venezuelan president and Trump's announcement of U.S. control over the country. Guterres's concerns about the U.S. operation in Venezuela were noted, as well as the UN Security Council's upcoming meeting. The newspaper also highlighted injuries from settler attacks across several provinces and reported on potential Israeli military actions in Lebanon, with a cabinet meeting scheduled to discuss this.