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Netanyahu:

'Israel will keep ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel pauses IDF operations daily to enable humanitarian aid into Gaza, accusing Hamas of stealing supplies and staging media manipulation. He calls the war against Hamas a moral battle for Israel’s survival.

'Israel will keep ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza'

MK Illouz:

'Those who learn Torah should be first to serve in the IDF'

In a wide-ranging interview, MK Dan Illouz calls for expanding IDF enlistment to include haredi youth, warns of political consequences if soldiers are ignored, and urges full victory in Gaza.

'Those who learn Torah should be first to serve in the IDF'

Sderot Mayor

'Anyone who imagines a deal with Hamas doesn't live in reality'

Mayor Alon Davidi visits 'victory' protest encampment of wounded war veterans, says "We were promised security and a new Middle East with the Disengagement—what we got was rockets and terrorists in the streets."

'Anyone who imagines a deal with Hamas doesn't live in reality'

Jabaliya

Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

Forces from the 401st Brigade raid building that previously served as the "Al-Rafai" school, weapons that had been hidden at the site were located and a 400-meter long tunnel was dismantled.

Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

Netanyahu:

'We have a job to finish, eliminating Hamas & returning hostages'

PM visits IDF Intelligence Directorate, says defeating Hamas and returning the hostages are 'two interlinked goals.'

'We have a job to finish, eliminating Hamas & returning hostages'

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.

Photos show Gaza market full of goods, locals shopping freely

Trump:

I told Bibi to fight Hamas ‘a different way’

US President tells reporters Hamas was unwilling to negotiate and used hostages as human shields, urging Israel to shift tactics in ongoing fight.

I told Bibi to fight Hamas ‘a different way’

Defense Min.:

If Hamas won't release hostages, gates of hell will open on Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns 'gates of hell' will open on Gaza if hostages aren't released, stresses IDF's superhuman efforts to protect Gaza civilians.

If Hamas won't release hostages, gates of hell will open on Gaza

The truth is out:

'Starved' Gaza child suffers from genetic illness and is in Italy

COGAT has confirmed that photos of a 'starved' Gaza child are fake news; child suffers unrelated genetic illness and was evacuated from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Italy.

'Starved' Gaza child suffers from genetic illness and is in Italy

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Driver of humanitarian aid truck drags teen over road

At Dimona protest, teen protester tries to block aid truck to Gaza, driver drags him over the road; police beat young girls attending protest.

Driver of humanitarian aid truck drags teen over road

Gifts for Hamas?

Smotrich to party members: We will be judged by the outcome

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says strategic move underway, rejects idea of quitting government. 'Inappropriate political considerations during wartime.'

Smotrich to party members: We will be judged by the outcome

Hamas leader: Israel is wasting time

Hamas leader in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya accuses Israel of derailing negotiations and targeting civilians, calls on Arab world to act.

Hamas leader: Israel is wasting time

MK Moshe Saada:

'We are a crazy nation that is giving food to its enemy

MK Moshe Saada attacks increased aid to Gaza: ‘An immoral and unethical policy—arming the enemy to fight our children.’

'We are a crazy nation that is giving food to its enemy

Starmer caves to Hamas' starvation campaign

British Prime Minister is expected to convene his cabinet members during the summer recess to discuss the war in Gaza and urge President Trump to 'exert greater pressure on Israel.'

Starmer caves to Hamas' starvation campaign

'What a bold-faced lie'

PM Netanyahu slams Gaza starvation claims

PM Netanyahu, speaking at Daystar’s “Together As One” event, emphasizes Israel’s bond with Christians, rejects claims of Gaza starvation, and urges a united front against Islamist extremism and global misinformation.

PM Netanyahu slams Gaza starvation claims

The US pressure that forced Israel to change its aid policy

Israel increased humanitarian aid, agreed to unilateral ceasefires, due to mounting pressure from the US and UN, despite potential harm to war effort and loss of leverage in hostage release negotiations, report says.

The US pressure that forced Israel to change its aid policy

IDF spokesman:

We care more about Gazan civilians than Hamas does

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin speaks from the Kerem Shalom Crossing, emphasizing Israel is doing everything possible to help Gazan civilians. 'Hamas has exploited its own population; Israel supports aid for civilians, not for Hamas.'

We care more about Gazan civilians than Hamas does

Trump

'I know what I'd do in Gaza, Israel has to make a decision'

US President says America gave $60 million to provide food to Gaza, but no other nation contributed to the effort, Hamas has less reason to negotiate with fewer hostages in its grasp.

'I know what I'd do in Gaza, Israel has to make a decision'

Lindsey Graham:

'Israel will take Gaza down like we did to Tokyo & Berlin'

Republican Senator says he believes President Trump has concluded that the war cannot be ended by negotiating with Hamas and Israel will remove Hamas from power the same way the Allies removed the Nazis from power in Germany.

'Israel will take Gaza down like we did to Tokyo & Berlin'

Tens of tons of food:

IDF declares daily humanitarian pause as aid airdrops into Gaza

IDF announces daily ten-hour humanitarian pause in Gaza to facilitate aid delivery; Jordan and the UAE airdrop 25 tons of humanitarian supplies into Hamas-controlled enclave.

IDF declares daily humanitarian pause as aid airdrops into Gaza

Netanyahu

'UN lies, fabricates excuses about why it doesn't deliver aid'

Prime Minister after visiting the Ramon Air Force Base: "The UN is fabricating excuses and lies about the State of Israel - there are secure routes for humanitarian aid."

'UN lies, fabricates excuses about why it doesn't deliver aid'

Huckabee

'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

US Amb. to Israel reacts to filmed looting of UN aid truck after Israel was pressured to facilitate the UN's aid mechanism's in Gaza despite the mass looting of such aid by Hamas.

'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

Battalion commander and tracker severely injured in Gaza

officer in the IDF's Desert Reconnaissance Battalion (585) and a reservist tracker in the Southern Brigade severely injured in combat in southern Gaza.

Battalion commander and tracker severely injured in Gaza

A blow to Hamas:

500-meter terror tunnel destroyed in Beit Hanoun

IDF dismantles hundreds of terrorist sites, eliminates approximately 400 terrorists during operations in northern Gaza.

500-meter terror tunnel destroyed in Beit Hanoun

Bereaved mother:

'For days I’ve known deep inside that they were coming'

Mother of fallen soldier Yinon Nuriel Vana shares emotional tribute: 'Nothing prepares a mother for the knock at the door.'

'For days I’ve known deep inside that they were coming'

Four Nahal soldiers refuse Gaza redeployment due to trauma

Four Nahal Brigade soldiers refused to return to Gaza, citing severe emotional distress. The IDF rejected their claims, stating they are fit for duty.

Four Nahal soldiers refuse Gaza redeployment due to trauma

UAE to lay water pipe from Egypt to Gaza

UAE receives authorization from Israel’s political echelon to construct an independent water pipeline from Egypt to Gaza, which will supply water to approximately 600,000 residents without relying on Israel’s water infrastructure.

UAE to lay water pipe from Egypt to Gaza

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Wounded soldiers demand decisive victory

Soldiers injured in Gaza set up a protest tent opposite the Knesset, demanding the government bring the war to an end.

Wounded soldiers demand decisive victory

Parents take the place of sons fighting in Gaza at Yeshiva

While some students are still fighting in Gaza, their parents took their place at the Har Bracha Yeshiva's end-of-year ceremony.

Parents take the place of sons fighting in Gaza at Yeshiva

Ben-Gvir:

'Humanitarian aid is a disgrace and danger'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the aid delivery to the Gaza Strip, calling it "nonsense and hallucination that endangers soldiers."

'Humanitarian aid is a disgrace and danger'

Netanyahu allows humanitarian pause, increased aid to Gaza

Starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, the IDF implemented a temporary humanitarian pause in several areas of the Gaza Strip, including the north, to facilitate the delivery of aid.

Netanyahu allows humanitarian pause, increased aid to Gaza

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IDF airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit publishes footage of an airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including seven packages of aid containing flour, sugar, and canned food.

IDF airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza

Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher, injured in Gaza, dies

Sergeant Major (res.) Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher, 32 from Avnei Eitan, dies after suffering severe injuries in combat in Gaza, IDF announces.

Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher, injured in Gaza, dies

Responding to 'hunger' campaign:

IAF to airdrop thousands of tons of food to Hamas-controlled Gaza

IDF upgrades humanitarian aid to Gaza, renewing airdrops parallel to improving water and electrical infrastructure in Hamas-controlled Gaza.

IAF to airdrop thousands of tons of food to Hamas-controlled Gaza

Chief of Staff promised: No more reservists will be called up

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir rejects request to mobilize additional reserve forces for expanding ground operations in Gaza, emphasizing commitment to limit days of reserve duty per year.

Chief of Staff promised: No more reservists will be called up

Report: Hamas preparing for hostage rescue operations

Saudi report says Hamas on high alert due to concerns of cooperation on potential hostage rescue operations.

Report: Hamas preparing for hostage rescue operations

Trump in dramatic statment:

'Hamas wants to die instead of making a deal'

US President Donald Trump declared that Hamas sabotaged the hostage deal and that Israel must now 'fight and clear the area.' Finance Minister Smotrich added: 'The humiliating negotiations are over—now is the time for victory.'

'Hamas wants to die instead of making a deal'

Israeli security officials clarify: No famine in Gaza

Israeli sourcs address recent reports claiming 'famine' in Gaza, stressing there is no actual famine in the city, Hamas orchestrating false 'starvation campaign' to pressure Israel into ending the war.

Israeli security officials clarify: No famine in Gaza

IDF eliminates Hamas counterintelligence head in Gaza

IDF confirms successful elimination of Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer, head of the Counterintelligence Directorate in Hamas' General Security Apparatus, in northern Gaza earlier this week.

IDF eliminates Hamas counterintelligence head in Gaza

Former GHF director:

If someone is hungry in Gaza, it's the fault of Hamas and the UN

Shahar Segal, former spokesperson for US aid group GHF, says UN refusal to cooperate and Hamas control are fueling Gaza’s food insecurity and prolonging the war.

If someone is hungry in Gaza, it's the fault of Hamas and the UN

'Not our policy, not our values'

Ambassador Leiter rejects Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza remarks

Israel’s US Ambassador and Prime Minister Netanyahu disavow Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza hunger remarks, calling them “foolish” and unrepresentative. Israel, they affirm, is committed to defeating Hamas while ensuring aid reaches Gaza’s civilians—not through Hamas.

Ambassador Leiter rejects Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza remarks

IDF eliminates Hamas official who oversaw arms smuggling

The IDF eliminated Muhammad al-‘Amour, who was responsible for the goods terminal at the Rafah Crossing, where hundreds of weapons and military equipment were smuggled into Gaza.

IDF eliminates Hamas official who oversaw arms smuggling

Benny Gantz:

Hamas uses international pressure as negotiation leverage

Gantz warns international pressure on Israel aids Hamas, undermines hostage deal prospects; calls for unified stance against terrorists.

Hamas uses international pressure as negotiation leverage

After Hamas' response:

Israeli negotiation team to return from Doha

Israeli delegation to return from Doha for consultations after Hamas responds to latest deal; PMO acknowledges mediator efforts.

Israeli negotiation team to return from Doha

Minister Amichay Eliyahu: All of Gaza will be Jewish

According to the Minister of Heritage, Israel will wipe out Gaza. 'Thank G-d we are erasing this evil.'

Minister Amichay Eliyahu: All of Gaza will be Jewish

IDF soldier severely injured during combat in Gaza

Soldier in IDF's 71st Armored Corps Battalion, 188th Brigade, severely injured by mortar fragment during combat in Gaza.

IDF soldier severely injured during combat in Gaza

Projectile launched near Rafah aid site in Gaza, IDF says

Rocket fired from Khan Yunis landed 250 meters from a key aid hub near the Morag Corridor; site opened Thursday despite Hamas efforts to sabotage aid delivery.

Projectile launched near Rafah aid site in Gaza, IDF says

Security source admits:

Half of the aid is being looted

150 trucks with humanitarian equipment enter Gaza every day after inspection. A security source has confirmed that both Hamas and civilians regularly loot the trucks.

Half of the aid is being looted

These are Hamas's demands for a ceasefire

Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper reports: Hamas seeks changes in IDF deployment and humanitarian aid conditions.

These are Hamas's demands for a ceasefire

Ambassador Huckabee:

'Hamas is the cause of the prolonged war'

US Ambassador to Israel expresses support for Israel's stance and says Hamas is solely responsible for the continuation of the fighting.

'Hamas is the cause of the prolonged war'

IDF Chief: Ground forces key to Victory in multi-front war

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visits Ground Forces, unveils plans to expand ground capabilities, integrate advanced robotics, and prioritize lessons from urban warfare.

IDF Chief: Ground forces key to Victory in multi-front war

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to UN: Let us deliver your aid

GHF offers to deliver UN and other international organization aid for free after footage reveals 950 trucks loaded with food aid sitting idle already inside Gaza.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to UN: Let us deliver your aid

President Herzog visits Gaza

Israeli President meets troops on the ground in Gaza, says, 'We are acting here according to international law. We are providing humanitarian aid according to international law. The ones trying to sabotage this aid are Hamas.'

President Herzog visits Gaza

Fake IDs and flights to Turkey

How Hamas leaders’ families fled to safety

As Israeli strikes continue, reports reveal Hamas leaders’ relatives fled Gaza early in the war, sparking outrage among residents left behind.

How Hamas leaders’ families fled to safety

Mediators reject Hamas' response to ceasefire offer

Mediators demand that the terrorist organization show immediate and significant flexibility to advance the deal.

Mediators reject Hamas' response to ceasefire offer

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Captured footage shows Hamas feasting amid claims of 'famine'

The IDF's Arabic spokesperson published footage from the tunnels showing Hamas terrorists eating a large meal while exploiting the suffering of civilians in Gaza.

Captured footage shows Hamas feasting amid claims of 'famine'

Chief of Staff:

Northern Gaza control key to securing Israeli communities

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir calls for continued IDF control of northern Gaza to strengthen defense lines; Hamas seeks Rafah reopening in ceasefire talks.

Northern Gaza control key to securing Israeli communities

IDF: Gaza church hit was accidental, we evacuated injured

IDF confirms mortar unintentionally struck the Holy Family Church in Gaza due to a targeting deviation; says aid was delivered, clergy visited, and wounded were evacuated.

IDF: Gaza church hit was accidental, we evacuated injured

Israeli source:

Hamas expected to respond to ceasefire proposal with conditions

Hamas likely to accept offer for ceasefire deal, while raising demands on IDF deployment, humanitarian aid, necessitating further negotiations.

Hamas expected to respond to ceasefire proposal with conditions

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.

Footage from Gaza: 120 terror targets struck in a day