Hamas responds positively to the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release proposal, expressing agreement with its core while requesting "minor amendments." The group says it is ready to immediately enter a round of negotiations. Israeli official confirms receipt of Hamas response.
IDF forces eliminate over 100 Hamas terrorists, including key leaders, as operations continue in Gaza.
IDF intensifies operations across Gaza, targeting Hamas strongholds, demolishing terror infrastructure, and eliminating threats amid ongoing ground and air assaults.
On US Independence Day, hostage families gather at the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, urging President Trump to seize the opportunity for a comprehensive deal to bring home all 50 hostages and end the war.
Amit High School mourns the loss of former student Sgt. Yair Eliyahou, killed during an operation in the northern Gaza Strip, 'remembered by his teachers and family for his warm heart, dedication, and commitment to others.'
In a statement he issued last night, the IDF spokesman was asked about the identity of Hamas' current commander and replied briefly: "Izz al-Din al-Haddad, is in the northern Gaza Strip." Haddad, the former Gaza Brigade Commander, is the last senior member of Hamas's leadership remaining and is involved in negotiations for a ceasefire.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee discusses cautious optimism for a Gaza ceasefire, the return of hostages, and the strong US-Israel partnership, emphasizing Hamas's future elimination.
Edan Alexander tells Trump his captors eased conditions after election; President vows continued efforts to free remaining hostages.
IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says the military will soon reach lines that were set and approved as part of Operation Gideon's Chariots, and from there, 'there will be several options.'
Families of most of the remaining hostages sent a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu demanding a deal that eliminates the need for cruel selections and categories.
The prime minister will convene the small cabinet tonight at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem to discuss the hostage deal and the continuation of the war in Gaza.
Troops dismantled hundreds of terrorist infrastructure both above and below ground, including tunnel routes, booby-trapped buildings, and weapons stockpiles
Netanyahu visited the kibbutz for the first time a year and nine months after Hamas terrorists murdered or abducted a quarter of its residents.
New 60-day ceasefire proposal includes phased release of hostages, IDF withdrawal from Gaza, and international guarantees, aiming for a permanent agreement.
The families of hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kuperstein have agreed to the circulation of a Hamas video of their loved ones.
IDF aircraft eliminate terror cell responsible for rocket launches from Gaza toward Sderot and Ibim, as forces continue operations to dismantle terror infrastructure across Gaza.
Yeshivat Pirchei Aharon urges students and alumni to dedicate prayers and study for the full recovery of Kobi Hershtel, injured in recent Gaza battles.
Tragic Puma disaster that killed seven soldiers in Khan Yunis reportedly caused by broken exit hatch, outdated equipment.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt met with a group of released hostages in Washington DC and promised that the US administration was working to recover the other hostages and end the war.
Senior foreign policy expert Harley Lippman speaks with Arutz Sheva about how Israel can ensure continued American support for the war with Hamas.
Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with soldiers on a visit to Rafah in Gaza and instructed them: 'Kill the enemy, return the hostages, and win - this is our mission and there is no chance we will give up on it.'
IAF aircraft directed by the ISA and the 188th Brigade, struck and eliminated the Hamas terrorists Musab Yaser Abdallah Jilban and Abd al-Latif Musa Hajjaj Barbah in the area of Khan Yunis.
PM visits Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company, says defeating Hamas and returning all of the hostages are not contradictory.
Kfir Brigade combat team forces raided an underground complex containing terror tunnels and destroyed a route 2.5 km long connecting Khan Yunis and Rafah.
Several roads near Gaza remain restricted, but civilian access to communities in the western Negev has been restored under new IDF orders.
Ben-Gvir pushes for united front against hostage deal as Lapid pledges support to ensure it passes.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to ask President Trump for a formal US guarantee of approval for Israeli strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic resumes its nuclear or missile programs.
In interview with Piers Morgan, Minister May Golan points out that Hamas indoctrinates children and uses civilians as human shields and denies claims that Israel is imposing an aid blockade on Gaza.
Saudi Arabia is insisting that Israel finish the job in Gaza by removing Hamas from power completely in the coastal enclave as a precondition for a normalization agreement with the Jewish State, a Saudi source told i24NEWS.
The IDF announces that the 99th Division, which includes the Northern Gaza Brigade, the 646th Brigade, and the 990th Brigade, has returned to Gaza for the 4th time since the start of the war.
The IDF has published recordings of a call from Gaza in which a Gazan man tells an Israeli intelligence officer that Hamas shoots and robs Gazans collecting supplies.
Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and dismantle extensive tunnel networks in Khan Yunis as IDF operations intensify in 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.
In emotional interview, father of fallen soldier Daniel Perez urges Israelis to unite beyond politics and pursue a responsible deal for the hostages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, brother of hostage Itzik Elgarat, says he died under Hamas interrogation, after being falsely accused of being a pilot. 'He never came back.'
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.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauds ISA’s role in neutralizing Iranian and Hamas threats, unveiling that on average, two major attacks were foiled daily.
Aid org. says Hamas placed cash bounties on US security and Palestinian staff, aiming to dismantle the only functioning humanitarian aid network in 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.
Rosenfeld, aged 20, from Ra'anana, was killed by an explosive device that detonated in the northern Gaza Strip.
Residents of 7 must return home by July 31, while 5 will continue receiving state support due to ongoing reconstruction.
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.
US President makes all-caps call for ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas on his Truth Social platform.
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.
Hamas seeks protection for its leaders, control over Gaza’s civil administration, senior Arab source claims. Hamas denies report.
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 sources say serious negotiations ongoing in Cairo and Doha to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, full agreement may take two to three weeks.
Speaking to reporters, President Trump says he believes a ceasefire in Gaza could be achieved within the next week.
'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.
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 updates combat timelines for regular and reserve troops, promises new support measures for reservists' families, including subsidized summer camps and childcare.
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.'
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.
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, rejects calls to end the war: "It abandons the hostages and disrespects the fallen."
Gregory, whose brother was killed in the APC incident in Khan Yunis, shares with Arutz Sheva the moment his family received the heartbreaking news.
