Gaza Region

UN chief: Ethnic cleansing must be avoided in Gaza crisis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres responds to Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal: In the search for solutions, it is essential to avoid any form of ethnic cleansing.

Amit Segal:

'We couldn't have hoped for anything better'

Journalist Amit Segal praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, says Israel could not have hoped for anything better. 'I don't remember such a thing in history.'

Minister Miki Zohar:

'We will not allow Hamas to remain in Gaza'

Culture and Sports Minister reiterates that Israel would not agree that Hamas will continue to rule over the Gaza Strip, even at the cost of giving up on the hostage deal.

Hamas' response to Trump's proposal

Senior Hamas officials call Trump's proposal for Gazans to relocate from the Gaza Strip "racist" and "a move that could lead to chaos and tension in the Middle East."

Trump:

'The goal is to resettle the people of Gaza permanently'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first international leader to meet President Trump since he assumed office. Trump in response to Arutz Sheva: Saudis are not expecting a Palestinian state as a condition for normalization with Israel.

An Open Letter to President Trump:

The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s message for true peace in Gaza

The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s words are as relevant today as when he first spoke them!

US official: Trump is focused on freeing all the hostages

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US official explains Trump's priorities for the war, Gazans, and the Middle East.

Middle East leaders oppose Gaza displacement in letter to Rubio

Five Arab foreign ministers and senior PA official send letter to US Secretary of State, expressing opposition to any plans that would displace Palestinian Arabs from Gaza.

Emotional ceremony:

Netzach Yehuda soldiers receive medals of excellence

After combat soldiers excel in exposing terrorist infrastructures and eliminating terrorist squads, battalion commander awards medals for 'fighting spirit, determination and endless dedication.'

Sisi to Trump:

'Confident your leadership can usher in Middle East peace'

Sisi calls Trump to congratulate him on his inauguration, discuss hostage release deal. White House statement does not mention whether Trump's plan for Egypt to accept Gazans came up.

Senior Hamas official: We're ready to resume the fighting

Taher Nounou, a senior Hamas official, calls on the international community to force Netanyahu to stop the war and fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip.

Freed hostage's mother:

'She was held in UNRWA facilities and denied medical treatment'

Mandy Damari, mother of Emily Damari who was freed after 470 days in captivity, reveals during conversation with British PM that her daughter was held in UNRWA facilities in Gaza: It's a miracle that she survived.

Rafah Crossing to open today

Crossing between Egypt and Gaza to open today instead of Sunday after the opening was moved up two days.

Hamas-Iran ties:

Iran’s Foreign Minister meets Hamas leaders in Qatar

Senior figures from Hamas meet Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Qatar, discuss efforts to rebuild Gaza.

UN spokesman:

'UNRWA continues its operations in Gaza, despite Israeli law'

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric says UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" continues its operations in the Gaza Strip even after the Israeli law banning its activities in Israel has gone into effect.

Senior Hamas official:

'We'll continue governing Gaza until an alternative is found'

Senior Hamas official Taher Nounou states that “practically, we can say that the war is over” and claims that "the enemy did not achieve its goals”.

Rubio on Gaza:

'The real challenge is what happens when the ceasefire expires'

In interview with Megyn Kelly, US Secretary of State says Hamas cannot be governing Gaza after the ceasefire ends: If the people who are in charge of Gaza are the same guys that created October 7th, then we still have the same problem.

Trump insists:

'Egypt and Jordan will do it, they will take in Gazans'

US President unfazed by Egypt and Jordan rejecting his plan which would see them taking in Palestinian Arabs from Gaza: They’re going to do it. We do a lot for them, and they’re going to do it.

Steve Witkoff:

Almost nothing left in Gaza, reconstruction will take 10-15 years

US Middle East envoy reacts to seeing the destruction in Gaza during his visit to the coastal enclave.

Singer Mooki: 'No greater garbage than Gazans'

"No greater garbage in the whole world than the residents of Gaza. They're not people, they are the most repulsive and despicable collection of sub-humans,' says singer Mooki.

New details:

Arbel Yehud was held in isolation for 482 days

Freed hostage says the shocking scenes seen in Gaza today do not show a tenth of the cruelty that she experienced in Gaza.

Six months later:

Hamas admits for the first time: 'Mohammed Deif is dead'

Spokesman for Hamas' military wing, Abu Ubaida, confirms for the first time that Mohammed Deif was eliminated in an Israeli attack approximately six months ago.

Watch:

Children in Gaza cheer for terrorists

Children in Gaza cheer for terrorists following the release of three hostages today.

After disturbing scenes:

Israel receives commitment for safe exit of hostages from Gaza

PM Netanyahu had ordered the freezing of the release of terrorists after mobs of Gazans and Hamas terrorists surrounded the vehicles carrying the hostages who were released today.

Sisi responds to Trump:

'Egypt will not take part in the displacement of Palestinians'

Egyptian President responds publicly to the proposal by US President Donald Trump that Gazans should relocate to countries such as Egypt and Jordan.

IDF fires at suspicious vehicle in unauthorized area in Gaza

In several areas throughout the Gaza Strip, IDF troops fired warning shots toward suspects who approached and posed a threat to them.

Chief of Staff:

'IDF action in last 24 hours expedited return of Arbel Yehud'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducted a situational assessment and a tour of the Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip, tells soldiers, 'This heightened readiness over the past 24 hours has led to a very, very significant improvement—both in another upcoming hostage release and in expediting the return of Arbel Yehud, where they tried to pull a trick on us.'

'Two days ago there was an infiltration attempt'

Eli Assus, brother-in-law of Yaakov Avitan, the contractor who was accidentally shot by friendly fire in Gaza, speaks about the tragic incident and details he received from the IDF.

Jordanian official:

Solving Gaza conflict may come at Jordan's expense

Faisal Al-Fayez, chair of Jordanian Senate, expresses concern that efforts to solve the 'Palestinian problem' will come at the expense of Jordan's stability and security.

Israeli assessment:

'Trump will make it difficult to resume fighting'

Political sources believe US administration will give Israel enticing security and political offer, to encourage it not to return to fighting in Gaza.

The Gaza problem - how to solve it

When it comes to the crunch, their Arab co-religionists are not there to better the life of Gazans, although they have spent years bewailing their situation and falsely blaming Israel for it. Time for a change. Opinion.

Khamenei claims:

'Gaza brought Israel to its knees'

Iran's Supreme Leader comments on Gaza ceasefire, claims "Gaza brought the Zionist regime to its knees".

Rubio to Egyptian FM:

'Hamas can never govern Gaza or threaten Israel again'

Secretary of State speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. State Department does not specify whether Trump's relocation idea for Gazans came up in the conversation.

Friendly fire incident:

Kobi Avitan, father of 3, killed in operational accident in Gaza

Investigation launched after civilian Defense Ministry contractor killed by gunfire, apparently from Israeli forces, in the Gaza Strip.

Shocking:

Gaza child recites ISIS founder's vow to destroy Israel

Al Jazeera publishes a video of a boy in northern Gaza reciting by heart a speech by former ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi vowing to destroy the Jews in Israel and turn the country into their graveyard.

Trump doubles down

'I wish Sisi would take in some residents of Gaza'

US President says he spoke to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi about his relocation plan: I wish he would take some. We helped them a lot, and I'm sure he'd help us.

After Trump remarks on Gazans

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

US Secretary of State speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two days after Trump floated the idea of Jordan taking in Gazans.

Albanian PM:

'We're taking in 10,000 Gazans? Fake news'

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects Channel 12 report saying Trump is in talks with his country about the possibility of taking in as many as 100,000 Gazan civilians: “I haven’t heard something so fake in quite some time."

IDF operates against suspects who posed threat to troops in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says that, over the past day, IDF troops precisely operated against suspects who posed a threat to the troops operating in the Gaza Strip: The IDF is determined to fully maintain the terms of the agreement in order to return the hostages.

Att. Marc Zell:

Trump's decision on weapons is important for action against Iran

'Donald Trump is a man of principles. Everybody around the world is reassessing their foreign policy and their relationship to the US,' says Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, to Arutz Sheva.

Released hostage:

'There are 2 million terrorists in Gaza'

Hamas demanded hostages talk on stage before their release; they chose to show hand signs of victory. 'I would say one sentence in Arabic: ‘My name is Liri Albag, I am number one.'

Egypt rejects Trump idea to relocate Gazans

Egypt rejects idea floated by Trump regarding the evacuation of Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan, reiterates "continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land."

PA opposes Trump proposal on relocating Gazans

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas's office responds to Trump's comments, stresses it strongly opposes any plan aiming to deport Palestinian Arabs from the Gaza Strip.

Sa'ar: What a despicable person

Irish President appears to draw line between Holocaust and Gaza

Irish President Michael Higgins takes advantage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day speech to criticize Israel. Foreign Minister GIdeon Sa'ar: What a despicable person. What a distorted policy.

Diplomatic source:

Netzarim Corridor closed until release of Arbel Yehud resolved

Diplomatic source states Netanyahu is adamant on the decision not to allow Gazans to move north at Netzarim, until the return of hostage Arbel Yehud is resolved.

Hamas rejects Trump proposal to relocate Gazans

Hamas official says that Gaza residents would rather face death than temporarily relocate to Egypt and Jordan.

Smotrich:

'Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans is a good idea'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate part of the Gaza population to other places like Egypt and Jordan while reconstruction takes place.

Trump:

'I'd like Jordan and Egypt to take in more people from Gaza'

US President suggests potential mass relocation of Gazans to other countries, such as Jordan and Egypt, to essentially "clean out" the conflict-ridden area and start anew.

IDF: We fired towards terrorists violating ceasefire in Gaza

IDF soldiers fire warning shots after terrorists in Gaza present a threat to troops. 'IDF prepared for any scenario, urges Gazan residents to follow instructions.'

Gaza ceasefire:

IDF troops operate against threats in the Gaza Strip

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says that over the past day, IDF troops operated against threats posed to them in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas executes alleged 'collaborators' with Israel

Video posted to Telegram and which cannot be independently verified reportedly shows Hamas terrorists executing several individuals accused of being “collaborators” with Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza:

Troops fire at suspects approaching them

IDF troops confront threats against them by firing warning shots in accordance with the ceasefire.

Turkish official:

'We may resume trade with Israel if lasting peace is achieved'

Turkey cut off trade ties with Israel last year in response to its conflict against Hamas in Gaza. Relations between the two countries have been strained as President Erdogan has continued to lash out at Israel.

IDF spokesman:

'Return to northern Gaza next week - if Hamas keeps the deal'

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee tweeted a list of areas forbidden to Gazans, and added that they may return home next week if Hamas doesn't back out of the deal.

New details on the captivity of Romi, Emily, and Doron

The three hostages who were freed on Sunday were held in several hiding places, some of the time together and some of the time separated. They were held underground and in an apartment in Gaza City, among other places.

Why not “one million deaths in Gaza”?

Quadrupling and, at the very least, doubling the number of deaths reported by Hamas must really be a “difficult but essential task” for the Lancet, Opinion.

Oron Shaul, whose body was rescued from Gaza, is laid to rest

Thousands attend the funeral of Oron Shaul, whose body was rescued from Gaza a decade after he was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists in Operation Protective Edge.

Houthi leader:

'We will respond to any foolish act committed against Yemen'

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, senior leader of the Houthi rebels, says the rebels will monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and will prepare for future rounds of fighting against Israel.

Trump:

'Hostage deal a first step toward lasting Middle East peace'

US President-elect comments on hostage deal at rally in Washington, DC: This agreement could only have happened as a result of our historic victory in November.

Report:

Trump considering relocation of Gazans during reconstruction

US President-elect's transition team considering allowing many Gazans to leave for other countries during the period in which Gaza undergoes reconstruction.