Gaza City

Hamas has moved some of the hostages above ground

Hamas now holds some hostages in tents and private homes, ahead of increased IDF ground operations.

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IDF continues to topple Hamas terror towers in Gaza City

Throughout the day, the IDF struck multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City, which were used by Hamas.

Hamas hypocrisy

COGAT shames Hamas officials who asked to leave Gaza

While the organization works to prevent Gazans from leaving Gaza City, its leaders try to work with Israel to secure an evacuation for themselves.

Gaza City:

IDF strikes two high-rise buildings used by Hamas

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorists planted intelligence gathering means and positioned observation posts in the building.

IDF strikes terror tower in Gaza City

'The Burj al-Nur terror tower was brought down, IDF continuing to pave the way for ground maneuvers until Hamas is defeated and all hostages are released,' Defense Minister Israel Katz says.

Terror tunnels dismantled on Gaza City outskirts

Troops from the 401st Brigade located and dismantled an explosives site in Jabaliya and a weapons storage facility on the outskirts of Gaza City. In addition, two terror tunnel routes hundreds of meters long were dismantled on the outskirts of Gaza City.

Three waves of strikes

IDF conducts series of strikes on 360 terror targets in Gaza

As part of the next stage of Operation Gideon's Chariots II, the IDF carried out three waves of strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City.

Report

Chief of Staff ignored Advocate General with Gaza City evacuation

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered the evacuation of all residents of Gaza City, despite the warning of the Military Advocate General who claimed that the move does not meet the required humanitarian conditions.

'Determined to defeat Hamas'

IDF begins effort to warn Gaza City population

IDF is distributing voice messages, dropping leaflets, sending text messages, and conducting phone calls to call on residents to evacuate immediately.

Watch: Another tower in Gaza City collapses

IAF strikes 'Tayibe 2' tower in Gaza City, after IDF Arabic spokesman orders residents to evacuate the area.

Sister of fallen soldier:

'A great loss, he was an amazing guy with big dreams'

Yael Cotal, sister of Sergeant Gadi Cotal, who fell in Gaza City, says that, 'he was always giving to others, the best are always taken.'

Ahead of intense operations

IDF orders evacuation of the entire Gaza City

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Avichay Adraee called on residents of Gaza City to evacuate immediately, warning the IDF 'will operate in the Gaza City area with great force.'

Uri, Gadi, Amit, & Matan fell in Hamas guerrilla assault in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Uri Lamed, Sergeant Gadi Cotal, Sergeant Amit Arye Regev, and Lieutenant Matan Abramovitz, who all served in the 401st Brigade, fell in combat in northern Gaza.

Terror infrastructure targeted

IDF strikes another Hamas-used high-rise in Gaza

IDF strikes a Gaza high-rise used by Hamas for terror operations, including an underground hub. Precautions taken to minimize civilian harm, including warnings and precision targeting.

PM at Air Force Command Center

'We've taken down 50 terrorist high-rises'

PM Netanyahu says at the Air Force Command Center: 'In the last two days, we have taken down 50 terrorist high-rises, and this is only the beginning of the ground operation in Gaza City. I say to the residents of Gaza: You have been warned; Get out of there!'

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Another Gazan high-rise housing Hamas crumbles

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorists planted intelligence gathering means, explosive devices, and positioned observation posts in the building.

IDF strikes 4th Gaza City high-rise used by Hamas in as many days

The military states that terrorists responsible for installing the intelligence gathering means and explosive devices have been operating in the area near the building and have used it throughout the war to plan and advance terror attacks against IDF forces.

Defense Min. to Hamas: 'Powerful hurricane will hit Gaza City'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hamas of 'powerful hurricane' unless they lay down their weapons, release the hostages.

IDF strikes high-rise building used by Hamas in Gaza City

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Avichay Adraee warned residents of the Al-Ruya building in Gaza City to evacuate due to the presence of Hamas terrorist infrastructure inside or near it.

Netanyahu

'I choose victory'

PM addresses the diplomatic price Israel is paying in its fight against the Hamas terrorist organization during the weekly Cabinet meeting.

IDF strikes multi-story building used by Hamas for terror

IDF strikes multi-story building in Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City, explains terrorists placed intelligence-gathering equipment on the building, set up observation posts.

IDF strikes multi-story building in Gaza City

IDF confirms: High-rise building used by Hamas to advance and execute attacks on IDF troops targeted in military strike. 'Steps were taken to minimize harm to civilians,' reported IDF source.

IDF warns: Hamas hiding in multi-story buildings

IDF warns of upcoming strike on Gaza City structures converted to terrorist infrastructure, including cameras, observation command centers, sniper and anti-tank firing positions, command and control compounds.

Defense Minister: Gates of hell have opened in Gaza

IDF issues first evacuation warning for multi-story terror building in Gaza, ahead of strike.

IDF Spokesperson:

'IDF now controls 40% of Gaza City'

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin provides update on Israel’s intensified operations against the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza City.

IDF doubts capturing Gaza City will dislodge Hamas

An IDF representative in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee said the significance of capturing the city is mainly symbolic and noted that about 800,000 people remained there, according to IDF estimates.

Before Gaza City op

Hamas says it is ready to discuss comprehensive deal

As the IDF prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots 2 in Gaza City, the Hamas terrorist organization stated that it is prepared to negotiate on a comprehensive deal to end the war.

Gaza City resident to IDF officer:

'We want to move southwards, Hamas won't allow it'

Gaza City resident tells COGAT officer of Hamas' attempts to block residents from evacuating southwards, exploiting civilians as human shields.

'A drone for every commander'

IDF intensively preparing for conquest of Gaza City

Preparations for 'Gideon’s Chariot’s II' continue, IDF Increasing readiness of reservist troops.

How the IDF is preparing for the next phase of the war

Ahead of the large wave of reservists to be mobilized to take Gaza City, the IDF has begun extensive preparations to receive the soldiers being called up and support their families.

Target of Gaza strike: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida

Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida named as target of Gaza assassination attempt; terror group issues official condemnation, claiming dozens of casualties.

'Dangerous combat zone'

IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City

As part of its preparations to expand combat operations in the Gaza Strip's central camps and Gaza City, the IDF has decided to cancel the daily humanitarian tactical pauses.

'Evacuation is inevitable'

IDF issues message to residents of Gaza City

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee said claims of no space for evacuees in southern Gaza are false, stressing new aid zones, water lines, and tent complexes are being prepared.

IDF eliminates terror cell on the outskirts of Gaza City

Givati Brigade troops eliminate terror cell, locate weapons storage facility.

Former IDF director of combat:

This is how the Military Advocate General endangers our soldiers

Former director of combat in the Gaza Division describes how the Military Advocate General's directives are tying the hands of IDF soldiers in Gaza, endangering their lives and preventing the elimination of terrorists.

Four IDF brigades maneuvering near Gaza City

IDF prepares for conquest of Gaza City, with four brigades operating on its outskirts.

Egypt fears Israeli takeover of Gaza City

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry asserts that Israel's planned operation in Gaza aims to establish an "illegal occupation," violating international and humanitarian law.

Israel repairing water lines to Gaza

As part of preparations for the invasion of Gaza City, Israel is repairing two water lines to the southern Gaza Strip with approval from the political echelon, in anticipation of mass evacuations.

Netanyahu

'I approved taking control of Gaza City and hostage negotiations'

PM visits Gaza Division, says he approved plans to defeat Hamas militarily and talks to bring all of the hostages home and end the war at the same time.

IDF begins warning calls to medical officials in northern Gaza

The IDF has begun warning calls medical officials and international organizations in the northern Gaza Strip in order to prepare for the evacuation of the population to the southern Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu’s request:

Shorten the timeline for conquering Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office confirms that Netanyahu is seeking to accelerate the timeline for seizing control of Gaza’s remaining terrorist strongholds and defeating Hamas.

Gideon's Chariots 2

60,000 reservists receive orders ahead of Gaza City op.

IDF mobilizes 130,000 reservists ahead of operation to capture Gaza City.

New details on Operation Gideon's Chariots 2

The IDF is preparing to deploy five divisions in the Gaza Strip and approximately 130,000 reservists, as part of the newly-approved plan to occupy Gaza City.

Defense Min. approves Gaza City plan 'Gideon's Chariots 2'

'Gideon Chariots 2' follows the previous “Gideon Chariots” operation, which led to the decisive defeat of Hamas throughout the majority of Gaza and allowed the IDF to take control of 75% of Gaza’s territory.

Hamas aims for partial deal, IDF preparing to take Gaza City

Security officials say there has been no significant in negotiations, prompting the IDF to ramp up preparations to take control of Gaza City.

MK Amit Halevi:

'IDF plan to conquer Gaza will fail without changes'

Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that the IDF’s operational plan to conquer Gaza could fail, exact a heavy toll in blood, and fall short of the Cabinet’s objectives.

Conquest of Gaza City:

IDF to mobilize 60,000 reservists

The action plan presented to the Defense Minister includes mobilizing 60,000 new reservists, in addition to the 20,000 already in service.

Regardless of developments

Report: Israeli tanks advancing on Gaza City

Saudi outlet al-Hadath reported Monday that Israeli strikes in Gaza continue, with IDF tanks advancing toward Gaza City’s Sabara neighborhood under heavy aerial cover.

Defense Minister

'Fear we'd conquer Gaza brought Hamas back to negotiating table'

Amid reports Hamas has given a positive response to the latest ceasefire proposal, Minister Israel Katz says the threat of an IDF operation in Gaza City allowed diplomacy to resume.

Four Divisions to Be Mobilized:

IDF prepares to take Gaza City

Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir is set to lead a high-level meeting today (Sunday) at the Southern Command to finalize plans for a major ground operation to take over Gaza City.

The IDF's concerns over the Gaza City operation

The IDF estimates that it will take two to three months to complete the takeover of Gaza, until December 2025 or January 2026.

Starvation?

Photos show Gaza market full of goods, locals shopping freely

Photographer documents al-Sahaba Market filled with Israeli produce, canned goods, and customers paying in shekels, amid claims of starvation and famine.

Footage from Gaza: 120 terror targets struck in a day

IDF troops, guided by the ISA, strike 120 terror targets across Gaza, dismantling dozens of terrorist sites and eliminating Hamas terrorists.

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Terrorists who launched antitank missiles at troops eliminated

7th Brigade troops eliminated two terrorists who launched antitank missiles at IDF forces in the Gaza City area.

IDF and IAF strike Hamas in Gaza, dismantle key terror sites

IDF troops and IAF continue intense operations in Gaza, dismantling Hamas and Islamic Jihad infrastructure, and eliminating dozens of terrorists; over 250 terror targets struck in just 48 hours.

In Gaza hospital compound:

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorists disguised as journalists

IDF reveals identities of two Islamic Jihad terrorists who operated under the guise of journalists.

Eliminated:

Islamic Jihad terrorist operating out of Gaza hospital compound

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad terrorist using command center in yard of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City.

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Humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza looted amidst gunfire

Residents of Gaza City looted humanitarian aid trucks that arrived in the Al-Saraya area this morning, and an exchange of fire ensued.

IDF confirms:

Top Hamas financier eliminated in Gaza

Jasser Shamieh, who was responsible for the transfer of tens of millions of dollars to Hamas' military wing, was eliminated last week in Gaza City.

Hamas abuse of civilian facilities in Gaza City revealed

The IDF revealed new intelligence indications demonstrating the continued terrorist activity of the Hamas organization from within and near civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, including hospitals, educational institutions, and other civilian facilities.