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Sources: Addameer, Al Jazeera, Amar Assadi Telegram, Colonization & Wall Resistance Commission, Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, DCI - Palestine, Democracy Now, Genocide in Gaza, Matan Golan, Haaretz, IDF (Israel Defence Forces), HRANA-Human Rights Activists News Agency, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), Jordan Valley Activists (Media groups), Letters of American healthcare workers who worke

General 1. The Israeli government established a team to examine the possibility of expropriating assets belonging to Palestinian residents on Bab al-Silsila Street (Chain Gate Street), along the seam line between the Muslim Quarter and the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City, and evicting the Palestinian residents. 2. Central Command chief Major General Avi Bluth approved an order applying the death penalty law to Palestinians in the West Bank. Raids and Arrests ‣ Jenin re

Hussein Ali Khalaf, was here, and not anymore. Killed in an airstrike together with his mother, Fatima Shalhoub. Tayr Felsay, Lebanon, May 17, 2026.

General 1. Evacuation of patients and injured people through Rafah crossing was suspended without official explanation. Casualties Over the past 24 hours Since October 11, 2025 Since October 7, 2023 Killed 13 870 72,757 Injured 57 2,542 172,645 Bodies recovered 771 ‣ 30 people have been killed so far in building collapses across the Strip. Northern Strip 1. Jabalia refugee camp and town: ‣ Drone strike in Jabalia Al Balad, injuries reported; ‣ Bombing near Abu Hussein School

Killed 1. Nour A Din Kamal Hassan Fayyad, 34, Jenin refugee camp. Raids and Arrests ‣ Jenin refugee camp and town (489th consecutive day), Tulkarm refugee camp and town (483rd consecutive day), Nur Shams refugee camp (469th consecutive day); ‣ During the night, Israeli forces raided Danaba, Qalqilya, Tulkarm, Arraba, Nablus, Zawata, Meithalun, Judeida, Tubas and Tell. During the day, they raided Kafr Qallil, Shuafat refugee camp, Hebron, Deir Jarir, Surif, Bal'a, Burin, Rujei

The American-Israeli attack on Iran, 39th consecutive day of the ceasefire General 1. Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the "ceasefire" by 45 days. Israel 1. Events: ‣ Alerts activated in Shlomi, Hanita and Betset over concerns of falling interception debris. 2. Casualties: ‣ An Israeli soldier was killed by a drone explosion in southern Lebanon, and another soldier was seriously injured. Lebanon 1. Events: ‣ Israeli military attacks in Lebanon: ◦ Airstrikes in Biyad (injur

Demolitions 1. Ar'ara - A citizen was forced to demolish his home. Criminal Incidents 1. Aylut - Extensive gunfire targeted electricity poles and transformers, shops, vehicles and private homes. 2. Rama - A 17-year-old was moderately injured in a shooting incident while at home. 3. Tel Sheva - 3 injured (one seriously) in a shooting incident. Sources: Addameer, Al Jazeera, Amar Assadi Telegram, Colonization & Wall Resistance Commission, Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainee

The American-Israeli attack on Iran, 38th day of the ceasefire Israel 1. Events: ‣ During the day, drones were launched toward the Western Galilee, Kiryat Shmona (interception debris fell there), and 6 communities in the area. 2. Casualties: ‣ An Israeli soldier was killed by mortar shell fire in southern Lebanon. Lebanon 1. Events: ‣ Airstrikes on Haouch, the municipal building in Nabatiyeh Al Fawqa, Qsaybeh, Tyre (2 waves. The second reportedly caused many injuries), Harouf

General 1. 78th Nakba Day. 2. Reports of worsening food and water shortages in Gaza. Casualties ‣ No casualty figures reported over the past 24 hours. Northern Strip 1. Drones bombed north-west of Beit Lahia. Gaza City 1. East: ‣ Artillery fire; ‣ A house collapsed on Al Jalaa Street, killing one person. 2. West: ‣ A building was bombed in Al Rimal, while a vehicle was simultaneously bombed on Al Wahda Street. Seven people were killed, including 3 women and a child. The targe

General 1. 78th Nakba Day. Killed 1. Fahd Zidan Oweis, 15, Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya. Raids and Arrests ‣ Jenin refugee camp and town (488th consecutive day), Tulkarm refugee camp and town (482nd consecutive day), Nur Shams refugee camp (468th consecutive day); ‣ During the night, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qaddum, Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya, Al-Mughayyir, Deir Jarir, Al Burj, Nablus and Birzeit. During the day, they raided Dura, East Jerusalem, ad-Dhahiriya, Shu'fat refugee camp, J

Killed Palestinians 1. During the first two weeks of May 2026, killed: Children Adults 2 6 2. During April 2026, killed: Children Women Men 5 1 6 3. Since the beginning of 2026, 63 people have been killed, including: Children Women Elderly Prisoners Journalists 13 5 2 3 1 ‣ 17 bodies are being held by the military; ‣ 17 were killed by colonists or during colonist raids. 4. Since October 7, 2023, 954 people have been killed, including: Children Women Elderly Paramedics Journal

It just so happened that yesterday, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a small and heart-wrenching post from the page of "Road to Recovery" (B’Derech L’Hachlama) – this excellent organization, very close to my heart, where Israeli volunteers drive Palestinian patients from the checkpoints to hospitals and back, to receive life-saving treatments that are unavailable to them within the occupied territories. It was supposed to be a routine drive from Tarqumiya check

Fahd Zidan Owais, 15, was here, and not anymore. Shot dead during a raid. Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya, The West Bank, May 15, 2026.

Palestinian Fatalities ‣ The data refers to fatalities resulting from military action (excluding deaths from diseases, lack of medical care, and starvation), unless otherwise stated. 1. Since the ceasefire on October 11, 2025: May 1–22, 2026 April 2026 Since the beginning of 2026 Since October 11, 2025 Children 3 19 98 288 Women No data 8 42 159 Men No data 84 352 391 Elderly No data 3 13 52 Total 67 114 505 890 Journalists 3 7 11 Prisoners 1 1 2. Since October 7, 2023: Fatal

Criminal Incidents 1. Tamra - shooting incident. Two injured, in moderate and light condition. Sources: Addameer, Al Jazeera, Amar Assadi Telegram, Colonization & Wall Resistance Commission, Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, DCI - Palestine, Democracy Now, Genocide in Gaza, Matan Golan, Haaretz, IDF (Israel Defence Forces), HRANA-Human Rights Activists News Agency, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, The Institute for National Security Studies (

Raids and Arrests ‣ Jenin refugee camp and town (487th consecutive day), Tulkarm refugee camp and town (481st consecutive day), Nur Shams refugee camp (467th consecutive day); ‣ During the night, Israeli forces raided Beita, Seida, Ramallah, Tarqumiyah, Jalazone refugee camp, Azzun, Idna, Burqa, Faqqua, Taffuh, Al-Bireh, Al-Yamun, Qalandia refugee camp, Nablus, Al Jarushiyya, Az-Zawiya. During the day, they raided Bani Na'im, Beit Ummar, Tammun, Za'tara, Qaryut, Talfit, Kafr

The American-Israeli attack on Iran, 37th day of the ceasefire General 1. The 3rd round of talks between Israel and Lebanon began in the US capital and is expected to continue for two days. Israel 1. Events: ‣ Drone exploded at a position in Rosh HaNikra, 4 injured; ‣ Launches during the day toward Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am, and the Western Galilee. Lebanon Israel continued airstrikes and shelling in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa. 1. Events: ‣ Airstrikes, including drone stri

Nakba Day 1. Haifa - Police suppressed a demonstration and arrested 9 activists. 2. Jerusalem - Police suppressed a demonstration in West Jerusalem and arrested an activist. Flag March 1. Jaffa - The Flag March organized by the religious Zionist core group was accompanied by chants of abuse against Palestinians, with zero arrests. Criminal Incidents 1. I'billin - Shooting incident. One person injured in moderate condition. 2. Reine - Shooting incident, 5 injured. Sources: Add