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Senior Hamas official:

'The resistance's weapons are not open for negotiation'

In an interview with an Arab newspaper, a senior Hamas official clarifies that there are no contacts with Saudi Arabia or France regarding disarmament, emphasizing: "The resistance is a legitimate right."

'The resistance's weapons are not open for negotiation'

Agam Berger to French FM:

'Diplomatic solutions won't work'

Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger tells France's Foreign Minister that "diplomatic solutions" are futile against Hamas, stating, "it's us or them."

'Diplomatic solutions won't work'

Amid Gaza war

Jeremy Corbyn demands inquiry into UK-Israel ties

Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn to introduce a parliamentary bill calling for an independent public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israel’s actions in Gaza since October 2023.

Jeremy Corbyn demands inquiry into UK-Israel ties

Madrid lawmakers call for Israel arms embargo

Spain's parliament narrowly passes a non-binding motion urging an arms embargo on Israel due to military operations in Gaza.

Madrid lawmakers call for Israel arms embargo

Report:

IDF strike targeted top Hamas terrorist meeting

The Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli airstrike in which Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was eliminated targeted a high-level Hamas meeting.

IDF strike targeted top Hamas terrorist meeting

While hostages languish

Watch: Tens of thousands of pitas baked in Gaza

Newly released footage shows the preparation of pitas using flour provided through humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, while hostages remain held in captivity.

Watch: Tens of thousands of pitas baked in Gaza

UAE says it agreed with Israel to coordinate Gaza aid

United Arab Emirates and Israel reach an agreement to facilitate the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid from the Gulf country to Gaza. The development comes amidst heightened international pressure on Israel regarding the humanitarian situation.

UAE says it agreed with Israel to coordinate Gaza aid

Hamas:

'Flexibility in talks? Only if our demands are met'

The Hamas terrorist organization claims it continues to show a positive approach toward any initiative that would lead to ending the war.

'Flexibility in talks? Only if our demands are met'

EU threatens to review Israel pact over Gaza

EU says it is reviewing its pact with Israel over the "catastrophic" Gaza situation, with 17 nations backing the human rights compliance review. Israel's Foreign Ministry rejects the criticism, notes Hamas's responsibility for the war's continuation and its refusal of ceasefire proposals.

EU threatens to review Israel pact over Gaza

Olmert lashes out:

'What Israel is doing in Gaza is very close to a war crime'

Former PM Olmert blasts Israel's Gaza operation on the BBC, calling it "very close to a war crime" and a war "without purpose."

'What Israel is doing in Gaza is very close to a war crime'

Bereaved wife eulogizes:

'You are the greatest gift I received in my life'

In a heartbreaking eulogy, wife of Sgt. Yosef Chirak who fell in Gaza speaks of the life they dreamed of together and the unbearable pain of his absence, calling him 'the greatest gift' she had ever received.

'You are the greatest gift I received in my life'

Boehler:

'Israel's operation strengthens prospects for a hostage deal'

Speaking at JPost Conference in New York, US hostage envoy Adam Boehler says a hostage deal is closer than ever, attributing progress partly to Israel's renewed ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

'Israel's operation strengthens prospects for a hostage deal'

Mourning in Binyamin:

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha fell in the Gaza Strip

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha in Binyamin fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip. He was only 22 years old and recently married.

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha fell in the Gaza Strip

Following Netanyahu approval:

5 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza

The IDF has approved the transfer of five UN aid trucks to the Gaza Strip containing baby formula and other humanitarian aid. The transfer was carried out after the Prime Minister's approval and security checks.

5 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza

Burnout:

Soldiers didn't want to enter Gaza, battalion commander threatens

Eleven infantry soldiers recently asked battalion commander not to enter Gaza because of exhaustion from the fighting, commander threatened with imprisonment.

Soldiers didn't want to enter Gaza, battalion commander threatens

Gazan relocation to Libya? US Embassy says 'untrue'

US Embassy in Libya denies reports of a Trump administration plan to relocate up to one million Gazans to Libya. The denial follows an NBC News report detailing discussions with Libyan leadership, potentially involving unfrozen US funds.

Gazan relocation to Libya? US Embassy says 'untrue'

Macron decries 'intolerable' Gaza crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron labels the humanitarian situation in Gaza "intolerable," emphasizes the urgent need for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the restoration of humanitarian aid.

Macron decries 'intolerable' Gaza crisis

Full scale ahead:

IDF broadens Gaza offensive, launches 'Gideon's Chariots'

IDF announces launch of Operation "Gideon's Chariots," expanding its Gaza campaign to seize strategic areas, defeat Hamas, and secure hostage release.

IDF broadens Gaza offensive, launches 'Gideon's Chariots'

Report:

White House explores mass Gaza resettlement in Libya

The Trump administration is reportedly advancing a controversial plan to permanently relocate up to one million Gazans from the Gaza Strip to Libya. According to NBC News, potential billions in frozen US funds have been offered in exchange.

White House explores mass Gaza resettlement in Libya

Israeli official:

Gaza offensive to begin if no hostage deal reached in coming days

Senior Israeli official warns that if a hostage deal isn’t reached within days, the IDF will launch an offensive in Gaza with no pauses. While mediators proposed a new framework in Doha, Israel remains firm on the original Witkoff plan.

Gaza offensive to begin if no hostage deal reached in coming days

Gaza aid impasse:

UN declines role in US-led humanitarian effort

UN says it will not participate in a new US-backed Gaza aid operation, citing concerns over impartiality and independence.

UN declines role in US-led humanitarian effort

16th Brigade completes mission in northern Gaza

Over the past two months, the troops eliminated numerous terrorists and dismantled more than 600 terrorist infrastructure sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization

16th Brigade completes mission in northern Gaza

ANALYSIS:

‘A year plus of combat in Gaza is needed’

No deals and no negotiations. Former National Security Advisor Yaakov Amidror:' If Israel does not thoroughly eliminate Hamas, no third party will help us'. And they will be back.

‘A year plus of combat in Gaza is needed’

US-backed group to launch Gaza aid by end of May

A US-backed humanitarian organization, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), says it will begin aid operations in Gaza by the end of May. GHF urges Israel to immediately allow aid flow under existing procedures until its secure distribution sites are operational.

US-backed group to launch Gaza aid by end of May

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.

Hamas abuse of civilian facilities in Gaza City revealed

Released hostages and influential figures thank President Trump

Hostages and Missing Families Forum launch a campaign, with several released hostages, political voices, and media figures, to thank President Trump

Released hostages and influential figures thank President Trump

Before October 7

Shin Bet agent from Gaza admits to misleading Israel

During his interrogation, a Shin Bet agent from Gaza admits to acting as a double agent and providing false information about Hamas’s intentions, contributing to the failure to prepare for the massacre.

Shin Bet agent from Gaza admits to misleading Israel

Macron blasts Netanyahu:

'What he’s doing is shameful'

French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Gaza policy, calling it “shameful” and urging the EU to consider new sanctions and review its Association Agreement with Israel.

'What he’s doing is shameful'

Three missiles launched from Gaza

Two were intercepted and one fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.

Three missiles launched from Gaza

In Khan Yunis

'Journalist' who documented October 7th eliminated

IDF strikes significant Hamas terrorists who were operating from within the “Nasser” hospital in Khan Yunis. PA reports: Gazan "journalist" who broadcast live footage of a burning tank on October 7th eliminated in the strike.

'Journalist' who documented October 7th eliminated

Hamas:

'Release of Alexander a prelude to negotiations for ceasefire'

Senior Hamas official says the release of Alexander could advance a ceasefire, IDF withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the start of Gaza's reconstruction, and a "just" exchange deal.

'Release of Alexander a prelude to negotiations for ceasefire'

Netanyahu:

'Things will happen in Gaza you haven’t seen before'

Wounded soldiers from the war meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and call for a decisive victory in Gaza. Netanyahu: "A decision has been made to go all the way. We are very close."

'Things will happen in Gaza you haven’t seen before'

PM's Office:

'Alexander's release - thanks to the vigorous policy we led'

Prime Minister's Office: Edan Alexander will be released without concessions, no commitment to ceasefire or terrorist release.

'Alexander's release - thanks to the vigorous policy we led'

Pope Leo in first address:

'Deeply hurt by goings on in Gaza, ceasefire now’

In his first public address, Pope Leo XIV expresses deep pain over the violence in Gaza, urging an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

'Deeply hurt by goings on in Gaza, ceasefire now’

Netanyahu's inner circle voices frustration over Trump’s policies

Senior Israeli officials say US policy driven by Trump’s “whims,” yet PM's Office insists ties with Washington remain strong despite disputes over Gaza and Iran.

Netanyahu's inner circle voices frustration over Trump’s policies

Islamic Jihad:

Hostages will be released only when war ends

Deputy leader of Islamic Jihad says Israeli demand to disarm terrorist organizations is totally unacceptable as it means the beginning of the forced expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.

Hostages will be released only when war ends

Hamas continues to build new terror tunnels

The IDF has so far managed to destroy only about a quarter of the Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip. Military sources have expressed concern about the phenomenon of tunnel reconstruction and the construction of new tunnels.

Hamas continues to build new terror tunnels

Abbas in meeting with Putin:

'Israel is waging a war of extermination in Gaza'

Palestinian Authority chairman meets Russian President and accuses Israel of "aggression" against civilians, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Putin reiterates his support for Palestinian rights.

'Israel is waging a war of extermination in Gaza'

Huckabee:

'Houthi attacks on Israel could be considered attacks on America'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned that any Houthi attacks on Israel could be seen as direct threats to the United States, citing the 700,000 American citizens living in the country.

'Houthi attacks on Israel could be considered attacks on America'

IDF and Shin Bet strike terrorists in northern Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet say they struck several Hamas terrorists who were operating in the area of Jabalia, exploiting civilian infrastructure and the Gazan population as human shields.

IDF and Shin Bet strike terrorists in northern Gaza

Rafah:

Captured terrorists provide info on underground infrastructure

IDF troops dismantle underground terrorist infrastructure about 25 meters deep in the Shabura area of Rafah.

Captured terrorists provide info on underground infrastructure

Ex-hostage recounts:

'We tried to escape through streets of Gaza'

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen recounted his attempt with other hostages to escape until they were recognized as Jews by a Gazan civilian. 'Everyone is Gaza supports this.'

'We tried to escape through streets of Gaza'

Over Gaza war

EU to reassess Israel trade deal

European Union foreign ministers are set to formally discuss reviewing a trade agreement with Israel amid deepening concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

EU to reassess Israel trade deal

Watchdog:

Biden’s Gaza pier mission was poorly planned

Pentagon watchdog report reveals major operational failures in Biden’s $230 million Gaza aid pier mission, including 62 US troop injuries, millions in damages, and equipment shortfalls.

Biden’s Gaza pier mission was poorly planned

Cleared for publication:

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Yishai Elyakim Urbach and Staff Sergeant Yam Frid fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. Four other soldiers seriously wounded. A total of 856 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Melanie Phillips:

The indestructible myth of famine in Gaza

Universalism is a secular religion whose falsehoods are protected by a doctrine of infallibility. Opinion.

The indestructible myth of famine in Gaza

Poll reveals:

Nearly half of Gaza residents would seek Israeli help to emigrate

Survey reveals rising dissatisfaction with Hamas and growing interest in leaving Gaza, though many doubt the authenticity of recent protests.

Nearly half of Gaza residents would seek Israeli help to emigrate

Calls for political process

Macron criticizes Israel’s Gaza tactics

French President Emmanuel Macron condemns Israel's military actions in Gaza, warning they may violate humanitarian principles.

Macron criticizes Israel’s Gaza tactics

Spanish Prime Minister to push UN resolution on Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces plans to present a resolution to the UN General Assembly urging urgent measures to “stop the killing of civilians in Gaza” and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Spanish Prime Minister to push UN resolution on Gaza

Report:

US, Israel discuss American-led interim administration in Gaza

Proposal would see a US official head a transitional administration in Gaza until demilitarization and a stable Palestinian leadership are achieved.

US, Israel discuss American-led interim administration in Gaza

Defense Minister:

'IDF will remain in all captured territory'

As Israel prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots, Minister Israel Katz presents the main objectives of the operation: destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages, and evacuating the civilian population.

'IDF will remain in all captured territory'

Gaza Scams:

Famine, Genocide, “Palestine, “Palestinians” and fake numbers

If only the Knesset had been at the head of the ancient Babylonians and Romans, neither of our Temples would have fallen because, instead of sieges culminating on the 9th or 17th of Tamuz, they would have been supplying so much food that we still would be eating it today with sacrifices at the Beit HaMikdash. Opinion.

Famine, Genocide, “Palestine, “Palestinians” and fake numbers

Hamas calls on Trump to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza

In an official statement, Hamas blasts US President Donald Trump for accusing the organization of controlling humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Hamas calls on Trump to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza

Hamas:

'We oppose the transfer of humanitarian aid through Israel'

The Hamas terrorist organization accuses Israel of "deliberate actions to cause starvation and bearing full responsibility for the escalating humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip."

'We oppose the transfer of humanitarian aid through Israel'

The Pope's gift to the children of Gaza

The Vatican has announced that the white Mitsubishi vehicle that served Pope Francis will become a mobile clinic for the children of Gaza. The Pope blessed the initiative before his death.

The Pope's gift to the children of Gaza

'Stop exploiting schools'

IDF Spokesperson attacks Hamas's masculinity

The IDF spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, published a special video from a school in the northern Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of cinical use of civilian facilities and delivering a pointed message about values, cowardice, and exploitation of the civilian population.

IDF Spokesperson attacks Hamas's masculinity

Israel's ultimatum:

Hamas has until end of Trump's visit to reach hostage deal

Senior official provides details on 'Operation Gideon Chariots,' including that Hamas faces its final chance to reach a deal to accept the Witkoff outline.

Hamas has until end of Trump's visit to reach hostage deal

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'We will capture Gaza and not retreat, even with a hostage deal'

Minister of Finance at the B'Sheva Jerusalem Conference: 'The time has come to stop being afraid of the word 'occupation'. We are defeating Hamas; they will surrender.'

'We will capture Gaza and not retreat, even with a hostage deal'

Unanimously:

Cabinet approves expansion of military operations in Gaza

After a discussion lasting about seven hours, plans approved for extensive ground operations in the heart of Gaza and an increased mobilization of reservists.

Cabinet approves expansion of military operations in Gaza

IDF dismantles dozens of terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip

Over the past weekend, the IAF struck over 100 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, tunnels, underground infrastructure sites, and military structures in which terrorists were operating.

IDF dismantles dozens of terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip