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Israel Kills Hundreds More Palestinians Over the Weekend as It Orders Expulsion from Khan Younis

HeadlineMay 19, 2025

Israel is escalating its war on Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians over the weekend, including at least five journalists. On Sunday, Israel killed at least 160 Palestinians, including 36 people in the al-Mawasi area, where Israeli warplanes bombed a tent camp housing displaced people. Multiple hospitals have also come under attack.

Earlier today, Israel ordered the forced evacuation of Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city. On Sunday, Israel announced the start of what it called a new “extensive ground operation” in Gaza named “Operation Gideon’s Chariots.” The prominent Israeli reporter Gideon Levy said a more apt name for the offensive would be “Chariots of Genocide.” Residents in Jabaliya say Israel’s attacks have been relentless.

Imad Naseer: “They were bombing houses, and the people got scared. What should we do? This is the reality of the occupier. What can I say? They treat us as if we are animals, not as humans. It was an extremely terrifying night. Many people were killed, and many were wounded. It’s a savage army, despicable Zionists. They do not treat us as human beings. It was a horrific night, children and women torn to pieces, hundreds of houses bombed. And as you can see, this is why we are going.”

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