Israel News for 5-15-2025
News Update
A terrorist opened fire on a vehicle on Rt. 446, near the settlements of Peduel and Bruchin in Samaria, killing Tzeela Gez, a 30 year old pregnant mother who was on her way to the hospital to give birth to her fourth child, and wounding her husband. Doctors managed to deliver her baby via emergency cesarean section. Security forces are hunting for the terrorist. Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, who cut short a trip to the United States after hearing about the attack, said, “This road has seen four attacks. No country would allow this to continue. We demand a change in policy.”
The air force reportedly conducted airstrikes across Gaza throughout the day today, including in Jabalya and eastern Khan Yunis, as well as other locations. Palestinian sources claim that 100 have been killed in the strikes.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), announced last week by Steve Witkoff, received Israeli approval to begin operations in the Gaza Strip before the end of the month. GHF Director Jake Wood said, “The fund operates independently of direct government influence, featuring fortified, closed distribution sites monitored in real time, armored vehicles and professional civilian security—with no military presence whatsoever.” For more, click here.
The new hostage proposal under discussion for several days in Qatar is reportedly based on the framework put forth by Trump envoy Steve Witkoff. Under the plan, Hamas would release 10 of the remaining living hostages in exchange for a 40 to 50 day ceasefire, the release of Palestinian prisoners and negotiations toward a permanent end to the war, culminating in the return of all living and deceased hostages.Hamas, however, has rejected the outline, insisting on firm guarantees for a full cessation of hostilities before agreeing to any release.
Key European countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Sweden are demanding a review of whether Israel is still committed to the terms of its Association Agreement with the European Union, which allows tariff free trade and other benefits between the EU and Israel. For more, click here.
