Dispatches From Gaza

Daily briefing / 2026-05-18

Dispatches From Gaza

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Israeli forces storm Gaza-bound aid flotilla off Cyprus

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

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Other Gaza Developments

What we know about Israel's interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Israeli forces have intercepted multiple vessels from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

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Pianist Jayson Gillham says he never considered apologising for Gaza comments, trial hears

Federal court case begins for classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A classical pianist who alleges the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated against him because of his views on Israeli forces killing Palestinian journalists says he did not consider apologising for making the statement at the centre of the case. Pianist Jayson Gillham is suing the MSO over a cancelled Melbourne concert he was contracted to perform on 15 August 2024, a cancellation which he claims was an attempt to silence him over his stance on the Gaza conflict.

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Netanyahu says Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza

Netanyahu says Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza

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Growing bread queues in Gaza as Israel restricts fuel, flour imports

Bread shortages deepen in Gaza as flour imports dwindle and bakeries struggle to meet rising demand amid fuel scarcity.

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Palestinian Developments

No additional source-backed Palestinian developments cleared the public threshold for this edition.

Source Note

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