LIVE BLOG: Israel Moves to Seize ‘Madleen,’ Detains Activists;  Journalist Massacre in Gaza -- Day 607

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  Israel committed another 'aid' massacre in Gaza. (Photo: social media, via QNN) Israel committed another 'aid' massacre in Gaza. (Photo: social media, via QNN)

Palestine Chronicle Staff

June 5, 2025

Citing military sources, the Jerusalem Post reported that Israel plans to issue a direct warning to activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla’s Madleen ship, instructing them not to approach Gaza.

 Meanwhile, an investigation by CNN confirmed that the Israeli army opened fire on crowds of Palestinians attempting to reach an aid distribution site in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 54,510 and injured 124,901 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.

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Thu, Jun 5, 3:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Kills over 16,000 Children in Gaza

AL-JAZEERA: The Director of the Ministry of Health in Gaza told Al Jazeera said:

Over 225 journalists have been killed by occupation forces.

The occupation has so far killed over 16,000 children and approximately 9,000 women.

The occupation continues its systematic plan to target the health system in the Gaza Strip.

 
Thu, Jun 5, 3:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Brazilian President: Recognizing Palestinian State is a Moral Duty

BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT

Recognizing a Palestinian state is a moral duty.

What is happening in Gaza is not war, but an extermination perpetrated by Israel against children and women.

 
Thu, Jun 5, 3:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Golan: Netanyahu Sells Israel's Security

YAIR GOLAN, DEMOCRATS’ PARTY LEADER:

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is selling Israel’s security for an extra day in power.

Netanyahu must be immediately removed from the decision-making circle.

Netanyahu is creating a new time bomb in Gaza instead of reaching a deal and returning the hostages.

 
Thu, Jun 5, 3:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Israel Transferred Weapons to Gangs in Gaza

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO

Israel transferred weapons, including light arms confiscated from Hamas, to Yasser Abu Shab’ab’s militia.

Abu Shab’ab’s militia operates east of Rafah in areas controlled by the army.

The arming of Abu Shab’ab’s militia was an initiative by security agencies and the political leadership.

 
Thu, Jun 5, 3:52 PM (Palestine Time)

38 Killed in Gaza since Dawn

AL-JAZEERA: Sources at Nasser, Al-Ma’amdani, and Al-Shifa hospitals in Gaza reported the martyrdom of 38 Palestinians in Israeli raids on several areas of the Strip since dawn today.

 
Thu, Jun 5, 3:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Killed in Various Raids on Gaza

AL-JAZEERA (citing medical sources):

Four Palestinians were killed and several injured in an Israeli raid targeting displaced people on Al-Shifa Street, west of Gaza.

A Palestinian was killed by Israeli drone fire in the town of Abasan Al-Kabira, east of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli drone fire in the Ma’an area, east of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

The bodies of three Palestinians were recovered after Israeli shelling on Jabalia camp, northern Gaza Strip.

 
Thu, Jun 5, 3:52 PM (Palestine Time)

70 Killed in Gaza Within 24 Hours

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY:

We documented the martyrdom of 70 Palestinians and 189 injured in the past 24 hours.

The number of casualties from the Israeli aggression has risen to 54,677 martyrs and 125,530 injured since October 7, 2023.

 
Thu, Jun 5, 3:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Hamas Condemns Targeting of Journalists at Baptist Hospital

HAMAS STATEMENT:

The martyrdom and injury of several journalists at Al-Ma’amdani Hospital is a new crime by the Zionist occupation army.

The occupation’s targeting of journalists is a systematic crime aimed at silencing their voices and erasing their testimonies of its crimes.

We call on the international community to take urgent action to protect journalists and hold the occupation accountable for its ongoing crimes.

 
Thu, Jun 5, 3:52 PM (Palestine Time)

Israeli Poll on Gaza War

ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli Institute for National Security studies published a new poll revealing that 75% of respondents trust the army, and only 21% trust the government. 48% believe that the goals of the Gaza war will be achieved to a small extent or never.

 
Thu, Jun 5, 1:42 PM (Palestine Time)

Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital Hit Again: Four Journalists Killed in Israeli Attack

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: At least 23 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple areas since dawn on Thursday.

Among the victims were four journalists killed in a direct Israeli attack on the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City.

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