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Israel continued to carry out massacres in Gaza. (Photo: via QNN)

By Palestine Chronicle Staff  

Hamas announced that its spokesperson, Dr. Abd al-Latif al-Qanou, was assassinated in an Israeli strike on the Jabaliya refugee camp.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces carried out sweeping arrest raids in towns across the northern and central West Bank.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 50,021 Palestinians and injured 113,274 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.

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Fri, Mar 28, 7:11 AM (Palestine Time)

Intense Occupation Forces Shelling Targets Southern Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli Occupation forces launched heavy artillery strikes and tank fire in southern Gaza, targeting areas west of Rafah and east of Khan Younis.

Fri, Mar 28, 6:58 AM (Palestine Time)

Two Airstrikes Target Central and Southern Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Two Israeli airstrikes targeted areas in central and southern Gaza.

Fri, Mar 28, 6:56 AM (Palestine Time)

37 US Airstrikes Target Yemen, Leaving Seven Civilians Injured

YEMENI MEDIA: 37 US airstrikes targeted areas in Sanaa, Saada, Hodeidah, Al-Jawf, and Amran, resulting in seven civilian injuries.

Fri, Mar 28, 6:53 AM (Palestine Time)

Trump: We Seek to Achieve Lasting Peace in the Middle East

STATEMENT: US President Donald Trump stated that his administration is engaged in persistent diplomacy to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. He also added that his administration aims to achieve peace worldwide.

Fri, Mar 28, 6:52 AM (Palestine Time)

Three Killed and Dozens Injured in Airstrike on House in Zeitoun

AL JAZEERA: Three people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Zeitoun neighborhood, east of Gaza City.

Fri, Mar 28, 6:50 AM (Palestine Time)

Occupation Forces Demolish Residential Buildings in Beit Lahiya

LOCAL SOURCES: Israeli airstrikes have carried out demolitions of residential buildings in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip.

Fri, Mar 28, 1:52 AM (Palestine Time)

US Airstrikes Target Multiple Sites in Yemen

YEMENI MEDIA:

The US carried out multiple airstrikes across Yemen, including:

Five airstrikes on Al-Asaid in Kataf district

Two airstrikes on Al-Salem district in Saada governorate

One airstrike on Al-Qiyada area in central Sanaa

Three airstrikes on Al-Luhayyah district in Hodeidah governorate

Three airstrikes on Al-Hamaydah district in Al-Jawf governorate.

Fri, Mar 28, 1:52 AM (Palestine Time)

Injuries Reported After Israeli Strike on Khan Yunis

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Several people were injured following an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

Fri, Mar 28, 1:52 AM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Airstrike Kills and Injures Palestinians in Gaza City

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike targeted a house in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, east of Gaza City, resulting in multiple casualties.

Fri, Mar 28, 1:52 AM (Palestine Time)

32 Palestinians Killed in Gaza on Thursday

ANADOLU NEWS AGENCY (citing medical sources): Israeli attacks on Gaza claimed the lives of 32 Palestinians on Thursday. The latest victim was killed near Al-Mashroo’ Roundabout in eastern Rafah.

Fri, Mar 28, 12:08 AM (Palestine Time)

Walla: US Proposal to Break Negotiation Stalemate

ISRAELI MEDIA:

The Walla news website reported that the US has conveyed a proposal to Hamas through Qatar for the release of hostage Aidan Alexander.

The new proposal aims to break the deadlock in negotiations for the release of detainees and a ceasefire.

Egyptian officials have met with Hamas representatives in Cairo to discuss the new proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock in negotiations.

Thu, Mar 27, 11:40 PM (Palestine Time)

Volunteer from Global Kitchen Killed in Gaza

SOCIAL MEDIA: The Global Central Kitchen announced the killing of one of its volunteers and the injury of six others in an Israeli airstrike near one of its kitchens while distributing meals.

Thu, Mar 27, 11:36 PM (Palestine Time)

Former Police Chief: Netanyahu Works Against National Interests

ISRAELI MEDIA: Haaretz reported that former Israeli Police Chief Roni Alsheikh was quoted as saying that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is acting against national interests.

Thu, Mar 27, 11:33 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas: Targeting Movement Leaders Will Not Break Our Will

STATEMENT: Suhail al-Hindi, a member of Hamas’ Political Bureau, stated that targeting the movement’s leaders and spokespeople will not weaken Hamas or break its will. He described the assassination of Abdel Latif al-Qanoua as a failed Israeli attempt to silence the voice of truth.

Al-Hindi added that shuttle diplomacy is ongoing with mediators around the clock, and expressed hope for reaching an agreement to stop the bloodshed in the coming days. He also emphasized that they are negotiating flexibly to end the war, withdraw the occupation forces, and lift the siege.

Thu, Mar 27, 11:29 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Army Assesses Reserve Forces' Readiness

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that the Israeli army has begun evaluating the readiness of its reserve forces as the government moves forward with judicial reforms.

The assessment comes in response to a decline in reserve forces’ commitment to service and increasing frustration over the judicial laws.

Field commanders say around 60% of reservists are adhering to service obligations. A military official stated that reserve soldiers are exhausted, and anyone claiming otherwise is lying, adding that “we are on the edge.”

Thu, Mar 27, 11:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Ansarallah: Four US Airstrikes on Jarbaan Area in Sana'a

YEMENI MEDIA: US arplanes targeted the Jarbaan area in the Sanhan district of Sana’a with four airstrikes.

Thu, Mar 27, 11:19 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Efforts to Reach a Ceasefire Before Eid

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli website Walla reported that new efforts are underway to reach a ceasefire in Gaza before Eid al-Fitr.

Thu, Mar 27, 11:03 PM (Palestine Time)

Who Was Abdel Latif al-Qanoua, Hamas Spokesperson Assassinated by Israel?

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: One of the leading media figures within Hamas, al-Qanoua was born in 1981 and began his resistance journey during the Second Intifada in 2000. He joined the Islamic Bloc during his university years and was elected a member of the student council, eventually becoming its president.

Thu, Mar 27, 9:18 PM (Palestine Time)

Former Israeli Military Official: Netanyahu Leading a Small Army into a War of Attrition

ISRAELI MEDIA: Former Israeli Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Harel criticized Netanyahu’s government, stating that the lack of a political strategy has eroded military achievements. He warned that Israel is being led into a bloody war of attrition with a reduced army, adding that the government is reluctant to secure the release of hostages for fear of ending the war and breaking the coalition.

Thu, Mar 27, 9:18 PM (Palestine Time)

Washington Revokes Student Visas for Over 300 Protesters

US MEDIA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that more than 300 student visas were revoked due to protests deemed as vandalism of university campuses. He stated that student visas are for education, not for social activism or campus disruptions.

Thu, Mar 27, 9:18 PM (Palestine Time)

New Ceasefire Deal Proposal

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli media reported that a new ceasefire deal is being discussed, including the release of Israeli-American captive Aidan Alexander. Under the proposal, Donald Trump would personally and publicly call for renewed negotiations in exchange for Alexander’s release.

Thu, Mar 27, 9:18 PM (Palestine Time)

UNRWA: Famine Worsening in Gaza, Disease Outbreaks Loom

UNRWA COMMISSIONER GENERAL: UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini warned that no humanitarian aid has entered Gaza for over three weeks—the longest period since the war began. He stressed that parents cannot find food for their children, medical supplies are depleted, and Israel’s ongoing bombing campaign exacerbates the crisis.

Thu, Mar 27, 9:18 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Doctors' Union Threatens Strike

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s medical union has threatened to strike if the government does not comply with Supreme Court rulings.

Thu, Mar 27, 9:18 PM (Palestine Time)

Clashes Between Police and Haredi Protesters

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported violent confrontations between police and ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against conscription in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Thu, Mar 27, 9:18 PM (Palestine Time)

Seven Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza City

AL-JAZEERA: Seven Palestinians were martyred in an Israeli airstrike on Al-Nafaq Street in central Gaza City.

Thu, Mar 27, 9:18 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Media: Army Recruiting Volunteers via Social Media

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli outlet Calcalist reported that while military reserve participation exceeded 100% in the initial months of the war, it has since dropped to 60% in some units. Factors include physical and psychological exhaustion, economic concerns, and opposition to government policies in Gaza. Some army units are now recruiting volunteers through social media, offering financial incentives.

Thu, Mar 27, 7:15 PM (Palestine Time)

Ya'alon: I Stand by My Description of Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza

ISRAELI MEDIA: Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon reaffirmed his position, stating that the actions of the Israeli army in Gaza, including the forced evacuation of 50,000 Gazans from the north, amounted to ethnic cleansing.

Thu, Mar 27, 7:15 PM (Palestine Time)

UN Official: Israel Rejected 40 Out of 49 Humanitarian Aid Requests for Gaza

OCHA: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that Israel rejected 40 out of 49 requests for humanitarian aid coordination to Gaza between March 18 and March 24, severely hindering vital aid efforts, including fuel supplies for Gaza’s bakeries.

Thu, Mar 27, 7:15 PM (Palestine Time)

36 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza since Morning

AL-JAZEERA (citing medical sources): 36 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since the early hours of today, with 30 of them falling in the northern part of the strip.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:34 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Knesset Passes Law to Bolster Netanyahu’s Control over Judiciary

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, passed new legislation on Thursday to change the makeup of the judicial selection committee, tightening the grip of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition over the judiciary

Thu, Mar 27, 6:17 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Petition for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

ISRAELI MEDIA:

The Israeli Supreme Court has rejected petitions seeking to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.

The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that international laws of war do not apply to Israel with respect to its operations in Gaza.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:17 PM (Palestine Time)

4 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Central Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA:

Four Palestinians were martyred, and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike that targeted individuals in Al-Nufayra Street in central Gaza City.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:17 PM (Palestine Time)

World Food Program: Gaza Faces Hunger Crisis Again

WFP:

he World Food Program (WFP) warned of a looming hunger crisis in Gaza, with food supplies running low. No food shipments have entered Gaza for over three weeks, and supplies are expected to last only two more weeks. WFP added that military activity in Gaza is severely hampering aid operations and endangering relief workers.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:34 PM (Palestine Time)

Palestinian Youth Shot and Killed as Israeli Army Raids Continue in West Bank

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces have shot and killed a Palestinian youth near the town of Hawara, while another youth was shot and injured in the Askar Al-Jadid refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Thursday.

Palestinian Youth Shot and Killed as Israeli Army Raids Continue in West Bank

 

Thu, Mar 27, 6:17 PM (Palestine Time)

Indonesia Denies Agreement to Relocate Gaza Residents

INDONESIAN FM: Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied any agreement or discussion regarding relocating residents from Gaza to Indonesia, emphasizing the focus on securing a second phase of the ceasefire and ensuring humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza.

Thu, Mar 27, 6:17 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Tribal Leaders: Palestinian Authority Last to Address Our People’s Struggles

AL-JAZEERA: Abu Salman Al-Maghni, head of the Higher Committee for Tribal Affairs in southern Gaza, criticized the Palestinian Authority, stating that it was the last entity to address the suffering of the people in Gaza and had failed to offer any support during the prolonged siege and destruction.

Thu, Mar 27, 4:10 PM (Palestine Time)

Former Mossad Chief: Israel’s Greatest Threat is Internal

ISRAELI MEDIA:

Former Mossad Chief Tamir Pardo stated:

The government lacks a clear strategy in the war.

There are eight fronts, seven without clear objectives, and one internal front aimed at regime change.

Israel’s greatest threat is not Iran but its own internal divisions.

Thu, Mar 27, 4:10 PM (Palestine Time)

4,000 Families Displaced from Tulkarm Camps

TULKARM MEDIA COMMITTEE:

Israeli forces deployed reinforcements, bulldozers, and military vehicles in Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps.

Residents of the Hadaida and Rabaia neighborhoods were forcibly displaced.

Israeli forces tightened their grip on Nur Shams camp, sending more military units to Jabal Al-Nasr.

Thu, Mar 27, 3:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Yahya Saree: We Targeted Ben Gurion Airport and a Military Site in Tel Aviv

AL-MASIRAH: Military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced: “We continue to prevent Israeli shipping in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. We targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Jaffa with a ballistic missile and struck a military target in Jaffa with a hypersonic missile.”

Thu, Mar 27, 3:21 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Must Halt New Settlement

EUROPEAN COMMISSION: The European Commission called on Israel to stop constructing new settlements in the West Bank.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Sirens Sound in Central Israeli Cities

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Army Radio reported that sirens are sounding across large areas of Israel following a missile launch from Yemen. Meanwhile, Israeli media reported explosions in Jerusalem.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Fate of Nine Palestinian Red Crescent Workers Unknown

PALESTINIAN RED CRESCENT: The fate of nine Palestinian Red Crescent crew members remains unknown after they were targeted by Israeli occupation forces in Rafah five days ago.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Gaza Death Toll Rises

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: Gaza hospitals received 25 martyrs and 82 injured in 24 hours. The death toll from Israeli aggression has reached 50,208 killed and 113,910 wounded since October 7, 2023.

Thu, Mar 27, 4:46 PM (Palestine Time)

Two Million Israelis Seek Shelter as Yemen Fires Missiles

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: More than two million Israelis took shelter after missiles were launched from Yemen, while Ansarallah vows continued action in support of Palestine.

‘Blacklisted’ – Masked US Agents Detain Turkish PhD Student

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Islamic Jihad Mourns Hamas Spokesman Abdel Latif Al-Qanou

ISLAMIC JIHAD: The movement mourned Hamas spokesman Abdel Latif al-Qanou, who was killed when his tent was bombed in northern Gaza.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Four Palestinians Injured in Israeli Airstrike on Khan Yunis

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike on a house in Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Yunis, wounded four Palestinians.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Sniper Kills Disabled Palestinian in Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: An Israeli sniper shot and killed a Palestinian with disabilities in the Zeitoun neighborhood, south of Gaza City.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Army Faces Reserve Forces Crisis

ISRAELI MEDIA: Haaretz reported that the Israeli military warns of an escalating crisis in reserve forces due to expanded operations in Gaza.

Thu, Mar 27, 4:46 PM (Palestine Time)

‘Blacklisted’ – Masked US Agents Detain Turkish PhD Student

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Six masked US immigration agents arrested a Turkish doctoral student on a street near her home in Massachusetts on Tuesday evening.

In a now-viral video capturing her arrest, Rumeysa Ozturk, 30, is seen being approached by the agents who then proceed to handcuff and arrest her, placing her in a vehicle parked nearby.

‘Blacklisted’ – Masked US Agents Detain Turkish PhD Student

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

UNRWA: 180 Children Killed in Gaza in One Day

UNRWA:

The UN agency reported that over 180 children were killed in Gaza in a single day due to Israel’s resumed genocide.

UNRWA called for an immediate ceasefire, warning that without one, mass casualties will continue.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Shelling Targets Rafah and Nuseirat Camp

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli artillery targeted areas west of Rafah and north of Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.

Thu, Mar 27, 1:26 PM (Palestine Time)

Gantz: We Will Reverse the Politicization of Judge Appointments

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz said:

Instead of focusing on returning kidnapped Israelis, the government is dragging Israel back to October 6, 2023.

We will reverse the politicization of the judicial appointment committee and push for real legal reforms.

Thu, Mar 27, 4:46 PM (Palestine Time)

FloodGate Podcast Hosts Richard Falk: On Resistance, Intl Law, and Global Justice

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Professor Richard Falk provides a critical examination of the right of resistance, global legal frameworks, and the urgent need for accountability in the face of ongoing injustice.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:56 AM (Palestine Time)

Settlers Attack Shepherds in South Hebron

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Illegal Israeli Jewish settlers assaulted shepherds and attempted to steal their livestock near Hebron.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:56 AM (Palestine Time)

Three Killed in Israeli Drone Strike on Lebanon

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Three Lebanese were killed when an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle in Yahmour village, violating the November 2024 ceasefire agreement.

Thu, Mar 27, 4:46 PM (Palestine Time)

‘Barbaric Act’: Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Spokesman al-Qanou in Jabaliya

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hamas spokesman Abdel Latif al-Qanou was killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza, as part of its genocidal war on the Strip.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:56 AM (Palestine Time)

Hamas Mourns Spokesperson Killed in Strike

HAMAS: Hamas announced the assassination of Dr. Abd al-Latif al-Qanoua, its spokesperson, in an Israeli strike on Jabaliya refugee camp. Hamas vowed that his killing would only strengthen their resolve for liberation.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:56 AM (Palestine Time)

Mass Arrests Across West Bank

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli forces conducted sweeping arrest raids in northern and central West Bank towns. Palestinian officials report over 15,700 detainees since October amid intensifying military raids and settler attacks.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:56 AM (Palestine Time)

Israel Approves Controversial Judicial Changes

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Knesset passed the judicial committee law despite opposition boycotts, prompting vows from centrist parties to repeal what they call an anti-democratic power grab.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:56 AM (Palestine Time)

Israel May Escalate Gaza Offensive

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Israel could launch intensified operations within weeks, as the renewed assault since March 18 has killed 730 and injured 1,367 Palestinians while displacing 124,000 people.

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Thu, Mar 27, 10:56 AM (Palestine Time)

Islamic University Becomes Shelter

AL-JAZEERA: Gaza’s premier academic institution now houses families displaced from Beit Hanoun, with Al Jazeera documenting severe shortages of food, water and medicine in the makeshift camp.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:56 AM (Palestine Time)

US Strikes Reported in Yemen's Saada

YEMENI MEDIA: American attacks hit al-Salim district in northern Saada province, continuing sporadic strikes despite the ongoing truce.

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