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IDF expands operations in the Gaza Strip

Over the past day, the IAF struck over 140 terror targets in the Gaza Strip to support ground forces. Troops on the ground have eliminated dozens of terrorists.

'We must seek what unites us'

Rabbi Perez on hostages and national unity

In emotional interview, father of fallen soldier Daniel Perez urges Israelis to unite beyond politics and pursue a responsible deal for the hostages.

Fallen soldier's parents:

We do not regret moving to Israel, despite the heavy price

Parents of fallen IDF soldier Natan Rosenfeld recall his boundless energy, deep friendships, and love for life, expressing pride in his service and unwavering commitment to Israel.

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IDF troops destroy 2KM-long Hamas tunnel

IDF uncovers and dismantles two-kilometre Hamas tunnel beneath former school in Khan Yunis, locates terror hideout and eliminates threats in joint ground and air operations.

IDF reorganizes access routes to aid distribution centers in Gaza

The reorganization includes fencing and demarcating the centers, installing directional and warning signs, opening additional access routes, establishing barriers and checkpoints to regulate vehicle movement, and physically adapting the layout of the centers to allow external observation of the remaining aid packages.

'A warrior and leader'

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld is laid to rest

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, aged 20, from Ra'anana, who fell in battle on Sunday in the northern Gaza Strip, was laid to rest in his hometown.

Smotrich on hostage deal:

'No more dialogue with murderers, we must win'

Minister Smotrich hails strategic victories over Iran, Hezbollah, and Syria, urging total defeat of Hamas without concessions or negotiations to ensure lasting security.

Dani Elgarat reveals:

'My brother died in captivity - they thought he was a pilot'

Dani Elgarat, brother of hostage Itzik Elgarat, says he died under Hamas interrogation, after being falsely accused of being a pilot. 'He never came back.'

Report:

Egypt promoting 60-day ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announces that Egypt is working to secure an agreement that includes a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. He accuses Israel of violating the previous agreement and warns that renewed fighting would become a source of regional instability.

'New opportunities have opened'

Netanyahu praises Shin Bet for thwarting threats

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauds ISA’s role in neutralizing Iranian and Hamas threats, unveiling that on average, two major attacks were foiled daily.

GHF:

Hamas placed bounties on US, Arab Gaza aid workers

Aid org. says Hamas placed cash bounties on US security and Palestinian staff, aiming to dismantle the only functioning humanitarian aid network in Gaza.

Watch: IDF destroys IED site in northern Gaza

Troops discovered an IED site in the Jabaliya area. AnIAF aircraft, directed by the brigade’s Fire Control Center, carried out a strike and dismantled the site.

'Always a smile and a good heart'

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld fell in battle in Jabaliya

Rosenfeld, aged 20, from Ra'anana, was killed by an explosive device that detonated in the northern Gaza Strip.

Gov’t ends evacuation aid for rehabilitated Gaza border towns

Residents of 7 must return home by July 31, while 5 will continue receiving state support due to ongoing reconstruction.

Hostage's uncle slams PM, opposes emerging deal with Hamas

Shimon Or, uncle of hostage Avinatan Or, sharply criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling to halt the expected hostage deal with Hamas, urged a full Israeli re-entry into Gaza until all hostages are returned.

Trump:

'Make the deal in Gaza, get the hostages back!!!'

US President makes all-caps call for ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas on his Truth Social platform.

MK Halevi urges immediate overhaul of IDF Gaza strategy'

MK Amit Halevi (Likud) calls for an urgent revision of the IDF's operational plans in Gaza, criticizing Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir’s approach to urban guerrilla warfare and demanding a more substantive change in military tactics.

Report:

Hamas presents ceasefire demands, US offers 70-day guarantee

Hamas seeks protection for its leaders, control over Gaza’s civil administration, senior Arab source claims. Hamas denies report.

IDF, ISA eliminate Hamas founder behind October 7 massacre

In joint operation, IDF and ISA eliminate Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, founding member of Hamas, key architect of the October 7 massacre, and one of the last senior Hamas leaders remaining in Gaza.

Hamas:

Intensive talks to end Gaza war, US showing greater willingness

Hamas sources say serious negotiations ongoing in Cairo and Doha to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, full agreement may take two to three weeks.

Trump:

'I think we can get a Gaza ceasefire within a week'

Speaking to reporters, President Trump says he believes a ceasefire in Gaza could be achieved within the next week.

IDF Chief of Staff conducts field assessment in Gaza

'In the near future, we will reach the lines we defined for the current phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, from where operational options will be developed and presented to the political leadership,' says Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Intelligence head tells his soldiers to exhibit humility

Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder acknowledged that despite the security achievements, Military Intelligence must exhibit “genuine humility” in light of the complexity Israel is facing.

IDF sends revised call-up orders to reservists

IDF updates combat timelines for regular and reserve troops, promises new support measures for reservists' families, including subsidized summer camps and childcare.

In northern Gaza:

IDF dismantles terror tunnel from deadly 2014 attack

Netzach Yehuda troops complete destruction of Beit Hanoun tunnel used in 2014 attack that killed four IDF soldiers. 'We are continuing the legacy of defenders of the Land of Israel.'

Bereaved Families: 'Gafni's comments are dangerous'

Dozens of bereaved families have asked that the Council of Torah Sages demand that MK Gafni apologize for his statements regarding the war in Gaza.

Hostage’s father to Arutz Sheva:

'Halting aid will end war sooner, bring hostages home'

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, rejects calls to end the war: "It abandons the hostages and disrespects the fallen."

Fallen soldier's brother:

'Mom opened the door and screamed in pain, 'They've come''

Gregory, whose brother was killed in the APC incident in Khan Yunis, shares with Arutz Sheva the moment his family received the heartbreaking news.

Netanyahu:

Door open for peace

PM says Israel’s success against Iran paves way for broadening regional peace, urges swift action alongside efforts to defeat Hamas and free hostages.

COGAT:

Israel transferred 2,000 blood units to Gaza

COGAT delivers 2,000 blood units, medical supplies to Gaza as part of ongoing humanitarian aid effort.

Israel continues to deliver aid trucks to Gaza

A message conveyed to ministers indicates that Israel continues to send humanitarian aid to Gaza through Kerem Shalom, even after the footage of Hamas members taking over aid trucks.

Poll:

Most Israelis believe Hamas rule will survive

Findings from the Jewish People's Policy Institute indicate that 57% of Israelis estimate that after the war in Gaza, Hamas will continue to rule the strip, although possibly under a different name.

MK Foghel to Arutz Sheva:

'Take off the gloves in Gaza and eliminate Hamas'

Chairman of the Knesset National Security Committee, MK Tzvika Foghel, tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Israel must now focus military efforts on eliminating Hamas in Gaza and returning the hostages.

Fallen soldiers laid to rest

'We won't forget your smile and good-heartedness'

Families and friends mourned five of the seven fallen IDF soldiers in emotional funerals held across Israel, as loved ones paid tribute to their courage, character, and sacrifice following the deadly APC explosion in Khan Yunis.

Investigation into disaster:

Terrorist threw explosive into APC, killing 7 soldiers

An initial investigation into the serious incident in Khan Yunis, where an officer and six soldiers from the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion were killed, reveals that the explosive was thrown into the military vehicle by a terrorist who climbed onto the APC.

Point-blank:

The disturbing footage of Gaza terrorists' audacity

Videos published on social media in recent weeks show terrorists approaching military vehicles and firing at point-blank range at soldiers.

Netanyahu:

We have a great victory against an enemy who came to destroy us

Netanyahu: 'We have a great victory… By this victory we have removed two immediate existential threats in order to ensure the eternity of Israel.'

Hamas claims progress in Gaza ceasefire talks

Saudi media reports renewed momentum in Gaza ceasefire negotiations; US President Trump says Iran strike may aid hostage release.

IDF spokesperson:

Iran operation will be praised for years to come

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin confirms IDF met all objectives in the Iran strike, setting back Tehran’s nuclear program by years; says IDF investigating deaths of seven soldiers in Khan Yunis.

Anti-Israel TV host compensated for dismissal

A court in Australia ruled that Antoinette Lattouf was fired due to her views on Gaza, after sharing a post against Israel, and eligible for compensation.

Major tragedy:

Seven soldiers fell in southern Gaza

Seven soldiers were killed when a terrorist attached an explosive device to their armored vehicle in Khan Yunis, causing it to explode.

Egypt pushes to renew Israel-Hamas talks after Iran ceasefire

Efforts resume to renew talks for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with coordination from Qatar and new proposals expected in the coming days.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

There's no military in the world like ours, we hit Iran hard

Smotrich recounts cabinet’s unanimous resolve to strike Iran, praises IDF precision and Trump administration's backing; says campaign marks end of era shaped by Iranian threat and Oslo doctrine.

Mother of murdered hostage:

Happy no one was hurt and no terrorists were released for him

Mother of hostage whose body was recovered from Gaza recounts symbolic moments, unwavering hope, and a call for unity in Yonatan’s memory.

Southern Command Chief:

'We can't tolerate Hamas here, war won't end until threat ends'

MG Yaniv Asor emphasized the importance of the ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip alongside Operation Rising Lion, and the centrality of the IDF’s ultimate goal of defeating Hamas and returning all the hostages.

IDF spokesman: Despite reduction, Iranian attacks still not over

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin reports ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting IRGC sites in Tehran, emphasizing IAF’s efforts to dismantle Iran’s missile capabilities and highlighting concurrent IDF operations against Hamas in Gaza.

IDF dismantles Hamas tunnel network in Jabaliya

IDF troops uncover, dismantle, multiple Hamas terror tunnels in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya area, combat engineers say routes used for prolonged terrorist activity.

IDF Spokesman:

We are deepening our strikes, but Iran can still shoot

Israeli strikes target IRGC missile infrastructure in Yazd and Shahroud amid broader regional campaign.

600 Operations Each Night:

IDF Central Command chief reveals war progress

Commander of Central Command Avi Bluth and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan met today for a situational assessment on the war in Judea and Samaria.

Kibbutz Be'eri

The clock in Ofra's home stopped at 6:29

Kibbutz Be'eri published a photo of the clock in the home of murdered hostage Ofra Keidar, which is stuck at 6:29 a.m., the time that Hamas began its massacre on October 7th, 2023.

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

In a special operation carried out by the ISA and the IDF, the bodies of the hostages Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson were recovered from the Gaza Strip yesterday

IDF spokesman: 'Iran's military capabilities severely degraded'

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin highlights successful efforts of Operation Rising Lion, including strikes against key Iranian military figures and assets.

Hamas finance chief eliminated in Gaza strike

In a joint operation on June 17, the IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Ibrahim Abu Shumala, Hamas's top finance director in Gaza. He was responsible for managing and smuggling millions in terror funds.

Terrorist responsible for burial of Haggai couple in Gaza killed

The IDF and Shin Bet have eliminated a senior member of the Kataeb al-Mujahideen organization, who was responsible for burying the bodies of Judi Weinstein-Haggai and Gadi Haggai. During the week, more than 300 targets were attacked in the Gaza Strip.

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Gazan terrorist who attempted to fire mortar at troops eliminated

Forces located and dismantled a terrorist tunnel shaft inside a residential building in Shejaiya and a 500-meter-long underground tunnel route in the area.

In southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss

IDF targetes, eliminates Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss, commander of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit in the Chebaa outpost and responsible for fatal anti-tank missile strike on Mount Dov.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Stav Halfon fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Halfon, aged 20, from Petah Tikva, was killed by sniper fire in the southern Gaza Strip.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We are not waiting, we are preventing threats'

IDF Chief of Staff stresses proactive defense strategy and commitment to hostage return in ongoing Gaza operations.

Conditions not met

Israel rejects request to renew negotiations with Hamas

Mediators approached Israel with a request to send a delegation to talks about a hostage and ceasefire deal in Sharm El-Sheikh, but an Israeli official claims the conditions have not yet been met.

IDF’s Givati Brigade eliminates Hamas terrorist cell in Jabaliya

IDF's Givati Brigade successfully eliminates Hamas terror cell in Jabaliya area, targeting military infrastructure and weapons hidden in civilian buildings.