Dispatches From Gaza

Daily briefing / 2026-05-16

Dispatches From Gaza

At A Glance

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Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike

Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, described as "one of the architects of the October 7 massacre", was killed in Gaza City, Israel says.

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Other Gaza Developments

Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel

Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel's participation amid Gaza war.

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From the Nakba to Gaza's ruins: One man's lifetime of displacement

Nakba survivor in Gaza recounts displacement after 1948 and 2023 and his unwavering attachment to his homeland.

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Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building

At least seven Palestinians were killed when Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a vehicle in Gaza City.

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Gaza aid convoy in Libya prepares to head to Gaza

The "Soumoud 2" land convoy is preparing to leave Libya to bring aid to Gaza.

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Seven killed in Gaza on Nakba Day as Israel says it targets Hamas member

Three women and a child among civilians killed in Israel's latest attacks on Gaza City.

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Palestinian Developments

German police assault protesters at Nakba anniversary rally

German police hit and pepper-spray protesters as thousands gathered in Berlin to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.

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Thousands march in central London to mark 78th Nakba anniversary

Thousands of protesters marched through central London on Saturday to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba

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Tens of thousands march in London in far-right and pro-Palestine protests

British capital sees heightened security as right wing rally takes place at the same time as Nakba Day march.

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Source Note

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