Gaza Region

Into the fray:

Resolving Gaza - The only way forward

Any policy proposal for Gaza that does not entail large-scale population removal is merely a variant of previously tried and failed formulas of autonomy and/or Oslo. Opinion.

Gaza Division Commander:

'We control 63% of Gaza, Hamas is in very serious condition'

Brig. Gen. Liron Betito presents the operational situation in Gaza and the extensive damage inflicted on Hamas' leadership, alongside optimism over the return of residents to Gaza border communities.

IDF refutes Naza's claims:

'Distorted, misleading, unrealistic'

IDF fires back at controversial Gaza film, accusing filmmakers of distorting facts and misleading viewers about how targets are selected, strikes are approved, and civilian harm is assessed.

Intelligence warning in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet prepare for possible kidnapping attempt

Following intelligence information, the alert level has been raised for the territorial division and the 99th Division deployed in the Gaza Strip. Senior commanders have been instructed not to leave the sector.

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Terrorist who ran Hamas-financing currency network eliminated

Shadi Abu Hatzira, a key money changer for Hamas’ military wing, ran a currency exchange network that transferred tens of millions of shekels to rebuild terror infrastructure in Gaza.

The images revealing the scale of destruction in Gaza

Updated satellite images from Google Maps show the extensive scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip following the war that began with Hamas’ October 7 attack.

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Police drone records elimination of October 7th terrorist

New police footage shows the elimination of the terrorist accused of driving the motorcycle used to abduct Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or from the Nova festival.

From terror to diplomacy?

Hamas offers to bring peace to Yemen

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya offers to mediate Yemen's conflict, reveals repeated meetings with US officials, and outlines demands for Gaza's future.

After Sheeran controversy

Macklemore launches ‘Free Palestine’ tour

Macklemore announces a “Free Palestine" tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour, with proceeds going to organizations supporting Palestinian Arabs.

IDF:

Hamas commander who took part in holding 10/7 hostages eliminated

Hassan Mahmoud Siam infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and was involved in holding Amit Soussana, Keith and Aviva Siegel, and Dafna Elyakim captive in Gaza.

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Ofek always wanted to do more

Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, killed alongside Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali from the explosion of an IDF drone, completed his mandatory military service two years ago and immediately continued serving in the reserves.

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IDF demolishes tunnels below the yellow line

Two-kilometer-long underground terror tunnel dismantled: IDF troops continue operations to clear the Yellow Line area of terror infrastructure.

2 IDF reservists killed in IDF UAV explosion in Gaza

Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali, 24, of Har Halutz, and Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, 23, of Jerusalem, both soldiers in the 7007th Battalion of the 16th Brigade, fell in combat in the Gaza Strip.

Growing Back:

Gaza region population grows by 10% since massacre

Three years after the October 7 massacre, the Gaza envelope has grown to some 66,000 residents, with more than 90% of evacuated residents back home and thousands of new families moving into the region.

Danon:

'Gaza reconstruction requires Hamas disarmament'

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon says rebuilding Gaza requires Hamas to disarm, end its rule and provide guarantees for Israel’s security.

$2.45 billion in six months:

Board of Peace unveils Gaza recovery plan

Board of Peace unveils a six-month Gaza recovery program featuring 66 projects costing about $2.45 billion, spanning infrastructure, security and jobs.

Revelation raises questions about reporting from Gaza

Motaz Azaiza says he filmed Gazans assaulting hostages but withheld the footage out of concern that Israel would identify them. He also revealed pressure exerted by Hamas on journalists.

Defense Minister:

'If even one Israeli is captured, Gaza City will be emptied'

Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a series of sharp warnings to Hamas and its supporters, including Iran and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

'Catastrophic and unjustifiable'

Sheeran addresses Gaza amid Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran calls the Gaza situation “catastrophic and unjustifiable" during a Philadelphia concert amid controversy over Macklemore's removal from his tour.

Unusual incident in Gaza: Unarmed suspect reached IDF post

Serious incident in northern Gaza: A Gazan suspect crossed the "Yellow Line" and reached the entrance to an IDF post belonging to the 99th Division.

IDF eliminates 3 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists planning attacks

IDF says three terrorists were involved in planting explosives, planning shooting attacks and launching rockets at Israel; strikes carried out to remove immediate threats.

‘If I’m captured, kill me’:

Senior Shin Bet commander reveals October 7 order

Senior commander living on Gaza border reveals terrifying October 7 dilemma as Shin Bet fighters raced to save families before reaching her.

IDF confirms:

Hamas Rafah Brigade commander eliminated in southern Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet confirm elimination of Nael Abu Obeid, Hamas’ Rafah Brigade commander and military operations chief. Netanyahu and Katz: "No terrorist is immune, and Hamas will not be in Gaza."

Israel’s unique Crime and Punishment

Israel impeded the Two-State mania. To fit the crime, governments awarded Statehood to people who celebrated every watershed atrocity from 9/11 to Oct 7. Opinion.

Study:

Yale professor finds ‘deep’ anti-Israel bias in NYT coverage

Study analyzed more than 1,500 articles published between Hamas’ October 7 attack and June 2024, finding Israeli casualties and Palestinian violence were largely overlooked.

'Nobody could've done the job'

Trump praises Kushner, Witkoff on Gaza

Trump praises Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for their Gaza diplomacy, saying they helped secure the hostages' return and advance a ceasefire.

New Gaza flotilla raises security concerns

Israel is holding discussions ahead of a new flotilla expected to depart Italy in late October, while the IDF has already begun initial preparations to stop it.

Minister vows to revoke citizenship over anti-IDF film

Culture Minister Miki Zohar accuses the creators of Naza of betraying Israel after the documentary won an award at the Venice Film Festival.

Seconds before strike

IDF identified civilians & diverted munition

The munition had already been launched toward a Hamas terrorist when a group of civilians was identified nearby. The IDF diverted it in real time toward a nearby building.

Gazans asked for tents - and Israel will send them

COGAT survey prompts Israel to approve new tents, winter equipment, for Gazans.

'The Brits have lost it'

Huckabee blasts UK foreign secretary over Gaza medicine claims

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee accuses Britain's government of having “lost it" over false Gaza medicine claims.

Blatant ceasefire violation

Fire opened on IDF troops in northern Gaza

Fire identified toward IDF forces in northern Gaza. No injuries reported, the IDF strikes in the area.

'Time to pack suitcases’

Ben-Gvir unveils ‘Disengagement 710’ program demand

Ben-Gvir unveils ‘Disengagement 710,’ proposing a new ministry and billions in funding to encourage voluntary emigration from Gaza.

COGAT:

'Israel supplies Gaza with 70,000 cubic meters of water daily'

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories addresses Gaza residents directly, criticizes Hamas, and details measures taken to improve water, sewage and hygiene services.

Ex-ISA official

Hamas official could've been killed - but he holds critical info

The operation to capture the “head of Hamas’ Shin Bet" in the heart of Gaza is just the tip of the iceberg of daily Shin Bet and IDF activity inside the Strip. Former senior Shin Bet official explains.

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IDF continues to destroy Hamas tunnels in Gaza

Since the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, troops have disabled more than 26 kilometers of underground terror tunnels east of the Yellow Line.

Netanyahu at Gaza Yellow Line:

‘We are not withdrawing, we are staying’

Netanyahu visits IDF forces near Gaza’s Yellow Line, declares Israel will remain in place and vows to complete the disarmament of Hamas.

Shin Bet raids terrorist's home

New details from the arrest of a senior Hamas official

In a joint IDF-Shin Bet operation, a terrorist working to reestablish the organization in northern Gaza was arrested and taken to Israel for questioning.

Head of Hamas Internal Security arrested in Gaza

ISA special forces entered a structure in the Gaza City area and apprehended the head of Hamas’ Internal Security in the Gaza Strip.

IDF strikes Hamas commander in northern Gaza to remove threat

The eliminated terrorist had advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to rehabilitate the capabilities of Hamas.

Israeli defense establishment prepares for conquest of Gaza City

As the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre approaches, the Israeli defense establishment assesses that Hamas is continuing to rebuild its military strength.

IDF strikes Hamas commander hiding in Gaza hospital

Hamas commander planning attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of ceasefire, is eliminated while hiding in hospital.

Katz threatens

'Ultimatum has ended, every launch will be met with force'

Defense Minister announces that the ultimatum has expired and makes clear: Every launch of balloons or kites from Gaza will be considered an act of terrorism and met with force.

‘You know who is not starving?’

Waltz challenges Gaza aid narrative

UN Security Council hears competing visions for Gaza as Mladenov hails Hamas disarmament agreement and Waltz sharply challenges criticism of US-backed plan.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We will dismantle Hamas'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says IDF will continue dismantling Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza: ‘Those who took part in the 10/7 massacre will be hunted down until they are all eliminated.'

Erdan on Gaza border:

'Explosive kites are back - time to make Hamas pay a heavy price'

Unity Party chairman Gilad Erdan and Col. (res.) Hezi Nechama tour the Gaza border area following the renewed launch of explosive kites, call for a change in policy.

Israel’s demand: Stop kite terrorism

An urgent Israeli demand was conveyed to the Board of Peace to address the launching of terror kites within three days in order to prevent a major military escalation in the Gaza Strip.

'Children's toys'

Hamas denies responsibility for Gaza kites

Hamas denies responsibility for kites launched from Gaza as Israel warns it will intensify action against those behind the launches.

Netanyahu warns Hamas to stop Gaza drone launches or face action

Netanyahu warns Hamas that continued drone, kite and balloon launches from Gaza will trigger intensified IDF action, including strikes on launch sites and operators.

Commander of Hamas weapons production site killed

Earlier today, the IDF and the ISA struck in the Maghazi area in the Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Ismail Abu Ful, a commander at a weapons manufacturing site within Hamas’ production headquarters.

Calls for boycott of Israel:

100 diplomats: 'You are carrying out ethnic cleansing'

More than 100 former British and French diplomats sign letter to French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Burnham, calling for a boycott of Israel, 'Palestine is being erased before our eyes.'

'Shameful'

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's WCK decision

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's decision not to pursue criminal probes over the 2024 deaths in Gaza of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers.

IDF detains Hamas terrorist after crossing Gaza Yellow Line

IDF troops in central Gaza detain a Hamas terrorist armed with a knife after he crossed the Yellow Line and entered Israeli territory for questioning.

Minister Strock reveals:

'Netanyahu considered prayer inside Gaza - then said no'

'20 rabbis asked Netanyahu to hold prayer inside Gaza. We are returning to the parts of the Land that we abandoned. We did it in northern Samaria, and we will do it in Gaza as well,' says Minister Orit Strock.

Cuba claims it’s the new Gaza - everything is genocide now

Gaza is hot now. That means everyone wants to be the new Gaza, which, if the real Gaza is anything to go by, means fat people in fake blue press vests doing TikTok videos claiming that they’re about to starve unless Israel or America surrender to them. Opinion.

WCK strike

Australia 'outraged' as Israel rules out criminal probe

Australia's Foreign Minister says she is "outraged" and will summon the Israeli envoy after Israel ruled out a criminal probe into 2024 Gaza strike that killed Australian aid worker and six colleagues.

Unusual strike at Gaza Port

Nukhba commanders gathered for meeting - IDF strikes

IDF strikes Nukhba commanders during a meeting in Shati, including a company commander and three platoon commanders. One of them participated in the October 7 massacre.

Did Israel quietly withdraw in Gaza at Trump’s request?

Israel has reportedly withdrawn from Gaza’s Orange Line to the original Yellow Line amid US pressure, reducing its control of the enclave from over 60% to only 53%.

Claims escalation in Gaza

Erdogan slams Israel in Trump call

Turkish President Erdogan criticizes Israeli actions in Gaza during a phone call with President Trump while emphasizing regional diplomacy and defense pacts.

The new directive IDF troops in Gaza received

Following meetings between the Prime Minister and Trump administration envoys, troops in the Gaza Strip have officially been prohibited from continuing to expand the area under Israeli control.