Daily briefing / 2026-05-17

Dispatches From Gaza

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Three community kitchen workers among five killed by Israel in Gaza

Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed at least 871 Palestinians since the so-called ceasefire started last year.

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Other Gaza Developments

How will Izz al-Din al-Haddad assassination impact Hamas's Gaza operations?

Israel's killing of Hamas's top commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad tests the Gaza ceasefire as the group pledges to adapt.

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Israel comes second at Eurovision amid boycotts and backlash

Bulgaria won Eurovision, pushing Israel into second place amid boycotts and protests over Israel's war on Gaza.

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Javier Bardem says condemning the Gaza genocide has led to more work

Javier Bardem says condemning the Gaza genocide has led to more work

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Palestinian Developments

Pro-Palestine protest held at oldest colonial building in South Africa

To commemorate the Nakba, protesters in Cape Town staged a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians.

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Source Note

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