Tags

Gaza Region

News and updates about Gaza Region

'Israel blocked me from entering Gaza'

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini: I intended to go into Rafah today, but my entry was declined. Israel responds: Another attempt by UNRWA to blame Israel for their own mistakes.

'Israel blocked me from entering Gaza'

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

US President says he asked Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss ways to target Hamas without a major ground operation in Rafah.

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

Video showing kidnapping of IDF soldier located

IDF finds video of the kidnapping of soldier Oz Daniel. Hamas edited the video so that it would appear that Daniel was kidnapped while he was still alive.

Video showing kidnapping of IDF soldier located

'Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah'

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, condemns Hamas but also shares his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.

'Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah'

'Rescue forces still searching for massacre victims

The effort to find and properly bury all those killed during the Hamas invasion is carrying on even months after the massacre.

'Rescue forces still searching for massacre victims

Shifa Hospital: 'Focused, selective, precise'

The commander of the Shayetet 13 commandos details the operationin the Shifaa Hospital in Gaza.

Shifa Hospital: 'Focused, selective, precise'

20 terrorists eliminated at Shifa Hospital

IDF, Shin Bet carry out counter-terrorism operation at Gaza hospital, seize terrorist funds, and arrest dozens of terrorists.

20 terrorists eliminated at Shifa Hospital

'Two-state solution the only path to lasting peace'

US President Joe Biden hosts Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, calls for increase in the scope of humanitarian aid to Gaza and for a hostage release deal.

'Two-state solution the only path to lasting peace'

IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

IDF troops launch precise operation in the area of the Shifa Hospital based on intelligence information indicating the use of the hospital by senior Hamas terrorists.

IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

Israel will use Issa's body as a bargaining chip

Palestinian Arab sources say that Hamas realized that the bodies of Marwan Issa and another military leader are buried under a tunnel in Nuseirat.

Israel will use Issa's body as a bargaining chip

The 3rd solution for Gaza is the one that can work

Read on to find out what the three suggested solutions for the day after the war are - and why the only one that can work is the third. Opinion.

The 3rd solution for Gaza is the one that can work

18 terrorists in Gaza eliminated from air, land

Over the past day approximately 18 terrorists were killed by sniper, shell, and aerial fire. During one of the strikes, IDF troops identified and directed an air strike against four terrorists operating adjacent to the forces.

18 terrorists in Gaza eliminated from air, land

Blinken, Bahrain Crown Prince discuss hostage deal

US Secretary of State meets Bahraini Crown Prince in Manama to discuss potential ceasefire-hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

Blinken, Bahrain Crown Prince discuss hostage deal

Soldier seriously injured in battle in central Gaza

A soldier from Battalion 601 was seriously injured on Friday in a battle in the central Gaza Strip. The soldier was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Soldier seriously injured in battle in central Gaza

'We have yet to see Israel's plan for Rafah'

US Secretary of State Antony says Israeli plan needs to ensure civilians in Rafah are appropriately cared for once they are out of harm's way.

'We have yet to see Israel's plan for Rafah'

Ship transporting humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza

IDF accompanies ship transporting humanitarian aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization which arrived in the maritime space of the Gaza Strip.

Ship transporting humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza

Terrorists open fire on Gazans waiting for aid

IDF releases exclusive footage of Palestinian Arab terrorists opening fire on Gazan civilians in South Zeytun in the Strip, an incident which Hamas blamed on Israel.

Terrorists open fire on Gazans waiting for aid

US finalizes draft UN resolution on Gaza war

The draft supports international diplomatic efforts to establish Gaza ceasefire as part of a deal that releases the hostages.

US finalizes draft UN resolution on Gaza war

'IDF fired on Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid'

Gazan “ministry of health” claims dozens were killed by Israeli gunfire while awaiting aid trucks. IDF: The reports are false.

'IDF fired on Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid'

Hamas submits response, Cabinet to convene

The Cabinet will meet on Friday afternoon and discuss Hamas' response to the deal. Prime Minister’s Office: Hamas continues making preposterous demands.

Hamas submits response, Cabinet to convene

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Austria

President of local Jewish community says as many as eight to nine antisemitic incidents are reported per day since October 7.

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Austria

'Nurses at Gaza hospital were cheering'

Judith Raanan, who was kidnapped together with her daughter on October 7 and freed 13 days later, shares her experience in TV interview.

'Nurses at Gaza hospital were cheering'

US will only support 'small-scale' Rafah operation

Politico report: Senior US officials have told their Israeli counterparts the Biden administration would support a Rafah operation as long as Israel avoids a large-scale invasion.

US will only support 'small-scale' Rafah operation

Anti-Israel protesters block terminal

Hundreds of protesters demanding ceasefire in Gaza block international terminal at San Francisco International Airport.

Anti-Israel protesters block terminal

'Temporary Gaza pier will be ready in about 60 days'

Pentagon spokesperson says the temporary pier off the coast of Gaza is expected to be fully operational in about 60 days and will deliver two million meals daily.

'Temporary Gaza pier will be ready in about 60 days'

'Hunger is being used as a war arm in Gaza'

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell again levels accusations at Israel, says the lack of aid entering Gaza is a "manmade" disaster.

'Hunger is being used as a war arm in Gaza'

White House walks back Biden's comments on Israel

National Security Adviser asked about Biden's comments that a Rafah operation would be a red line: The President didn't make any declarations or pronouncements.

White House walks back Biden's comments on Israel

'Hamas is determined to continue fighting in Gaza'

Iranian leadership claims that senior Hamas officials in Gaza have conveyed messages that the organization maintains its military strength and is determined to continue fighting.

'Hamas is determined to continue fighting in Gaza'

Aid trucks enter Gaza through new IDF route

In a pilot program, six humanitarian aid trucks enter northern Gaza via the "96th" gate on the security fence.

Aid trucks enter Gaza through new IDF route

Shame on people sitting in LA saying we're doing bad

Naftali Bennet claims that "President Biden has been a great friend to Israel. But now is the real time. Now is the time to stand behind Israel. If this was done to the US, the equivalent would be about 36,000 Americans murdered, burned, raped. What would the US do?”

Shame on people sitting in LA saying we're doing bad

'Palestinians have endured 156 October 7ths'

The Queen of Jordan criticized Israel for excessive destruction and food insecurity in Gaza, and claimed that the collateral damage was part of a larger and more sinister plan.

'Palestinians have endured 156 October 7ths'

Head of PA intelligence considered to run Gaza

Israeli security officials are considering backing Majid Faraj, a close confidant of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, to manage civilian life in the Gaza Strip.

Head of PA intelligence considered to run Gaza

Netanyahu’s leadership viability 'in jeopardy'

US intelligence community assesses in its annual report that Israel will fight Hamas for years to come.

Netanyahu’s leadership viability 'in jeopardy'

Biden could condition aid if Israel invades Rafah

Four US officials tell Politico President Biden will consider conditioning military aid to Israel if the country moves forward with a large-scale invasion of Rafah.

Biden could condition aid if Israel invades Rafah

'Stop crimes against our brothers in Palestine'

Saudi King denounces “heinous crimes” in the Gaza Strip in statement ahead of Ramadan.

'Stop crimes against our brothers in Palestine'

Biden notes 'suffering of the Palestinian people'

US President mentions Gaza war in statement released on the occasion of Ramadan: We'll insist that Israel facilitate more routes and open more crossings to get more aid to more people.

Biden notes 'suffering of the Palestinian people'

Protesters near Oscars call for Gaza ceasefire

Oscars begin six minutes late after pro-Palestinian Arab protesters stop traffic en route to the ceremony and call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Protesters near Oscars call for Gaza ceasefire

'Hamas is a culture of death'

Arab affairs correspondent, Tzvi Yechezkeli, speaks to Arutz Sheva: 'Our responsibility as Jews and Israelis is to stand up and say – this massacre was not some flickering moment in history. It could happen again.'

'Hamas is a culture of death'

250 soldiers have heroically fallen in the war

These are the 250 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting terror.

250 soldiers have heroically fallen in the war

'Stop negotiations, enter Rafah now'

Tikva Forum, an organization representing families of hostages, says Hamas toying with Israel and the loved ones of the hostages in the negotiations.

'Stop negotiations, enter Rafah now'

Terrorist who killed Amishar Ben David eliminated

13 terrorists eliminated over last day during battles in Gaza, including terrorist who killed IDF major.

Terrorist who killed Amishar Ben David eliminated

'Israel coerced employees to admit Hamas ties'

UNRWA report claims some of its employees who were released into Gaza from Israeli detention said they were pressured into falsely stating the agency has Hamas links.

'Israel coerced employees to admit Hamas ties'

'Don't conflate Israeli gov't with Israeli people'

US Vice President Kamala Harris says Israelis deserve security and there should be a distinction between the Israeli people and the Israeli government.

'Don't conflate Israeli gov't with Israeli people'

'Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line'

US President tells MSNBC that Netanyahu "must, must, must" pay more attention to preventing civilian casualties in Gaza. "He hurts Israel more than he protects her. This is a mistake."

'Israeli operation in Rafah would be a red line'

Israel Heritage Foundation seeks apology from Harris

Israel Heritage Foundation calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to apologize after appearing to blame Israel for the “inhumane” conditions in Gaza.

Israel Heritage Foundation seeks apology from Harris

US airdrops more aid into Gaza

US official says the military carried out its fourth airdrop of aid into Gaza, does not offer more details.

US airdrops more aid into Gaza

'We will not rest until all the hostages are home'

Biden officially announces mission to establish temporary pier that can receive large shipments of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

'We will not rest until all the hostages are home'

Soldiers rescue Gazan girl from rubble

IDF soldiers operating in Gaza rescue a girl who was trapped in the rubble and provide her with first aid.

Soldiers rescue Gazan girl from rubble

Biden expected to announce new Gaza port for aid

US President reportedly to announce construction of offshore port for Gaza to increase humanitarian aid at State of the Union address later.

Biden expected to announce new Gaza port for aid

South Africa asks ICJ for measures against Israel

South Africa petitions International Court of Justice to impose emergency measures on Israel over "widespread starvation" resulting from its offensive in Gaza.

South Africa asks ICJ for measures against Israel

US quietly approved hundreds of arms sales to Israel

Washington Post reports that the United States has delivered thousands of munitions and other lethal aid to Israel since the start of the Gaza war.

US quietly approved hundreds of arms sales to Israel

Humanitarian route to Gaza to open this weekend

International pressure with results: this weekend Israel is due to open a direct humanitarian route from its border to the northern Gaza Strip.

Humanitarian route to Gaza to open this weekend

Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire killed

Terrorist who was responsible for launching rockets at Israel and planning October 7th massacre eliminated in airstrike.

Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire killed

Starbucks firing 2,000 workers in the Middle East

Starbucks has been targeted by pro-Palestinian Arab activists, leading the Seattle-based company to dismiss just over 10% of its Middle East staff.

Starbucks firing 2,000 workers in the Middle East

Abbas calls for international peace conference

PA chairman meets Turkish President, discusses with him the international efforts to stop the "Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip".

Abbas calls for international peace conference

'Humanitarian plan needed before operation in Rafah'

Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State in Washington. State Department: The Secretary underscored the importance of reaching an agreement to achieve the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

'Humanitarian plan needed before operation in Rafah'

The incriminating document found in Gaza

A Hamas document found in Gaza reveals its senior officials’ ties with an Al Jazeera reporter. It also shows Hamas' responsibility for the failed launch during Operation Breaking Dawn.

The incriminating document found in Gaza

Where is non-Nazified Gaza?

Gazans, show us that you are not all Hamas. denounce and hand over the fiends. Tell us where the hostages are. Opinion.

Where is non-Nazified Gaza?

'We will be in uncharted territory'

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of "a deliberate and concerted campaign" against the agency.

'We will be in uncharted territory'

'Humanitarian plan needed before Rafah operation'

US Vice President meets Minister Benny Gantz at the White House, calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal.

'Humanitarian plan needed before Rafah operation'