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Palestinian Newspapers Highlight Ongoing Israeli Aggression and Rising Casualties

Ramallah: The three Palestinian Arabic-language dailies, Al-Quds, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, and Al-Ayyam, have reported extensively on the continued Israeli aggression in Gaza, highlighting the recent killing of three Palestinians by Israeli forces and the escalating death toll, which has now reached 71,384 since the onset of the assault.

According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the headlines of these newspapers convey the severity of the situation. Al-Quds reported on three martyrs in Shujaiya and Beit Lahiya due to ongoing airstrikes across Gaza. The paper also covered unrelated international news, such as the detention of Venezuelan President Maduro by Trump, and a warning issued to the Colombian president regarding cocaine exports. Additionally, Al-Quds noted the urgent call by Guterres for Israel to lift its ban on humanitarian organizations, and the detention of an entire family by Israeli forces in Kisan village, along with numerous injuries and continued settler attacks.

Al-Hayat Al-Jadida emphasized the increasing death toll from the Israeli aggression on Gaza, now standing at 71,384 martyrs with 171,251 injured since October 7, 2023. The paper also reported on various incidents involving Israeli forces, including injuries from gunfire in al-Ram and detentions in al-Mughayir. Furthermore, it highlighted the State of Palestine's approval of Saudi Arabia's response to the Yemeni president's call for a comprehensive conference on the southern issue. The paper also mentioned the UN's urging of Israel to abandon a proposed law to execute Palestinian detainees and covered the ongoing situation in Venezuela following the detention of its president.

Al-Ayyam reported on the martyrdom of four individuals in Gaza due to Israeli gunfire reaching populated areas. The paper also covered international news, reporting on the U.S. detention of the Venezuelan president and Trump's announcement of Washington's control over the country. The UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed concern over the U.S. operation in Venezuela, labeling it as a dangerous precedent, with the UN Security Council scheduled to meet soon. Al-Ayyam also reported injuries from a series of settler attacks across several provinces and mentioned potential developments regarding the Rafah crossing and Israeli military action in Lebanon.