Gaza Region

IDF strikes terror targets in north, central Gaza

The ceasefire was supposed to go into effect at 8:30, but did not because Hamas has not provided the names of the hostages who are supposed to be released today.

Abbas:

'PA prepared to take full responsibility for post-war Gaza'

In first remarks since announcement of hostage deal, PA chairman says his government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibility in Gaza.

Fitch analyst:

'Gaza ceasefire could positively impact Israel’s credit rating'

Fitch's top sovereign rating analyst says that Israel’s credit rating, currently rated "A," could be positively impacted by a ceasefire in Gaza.

IDF building protective walls in Gaza border region

IDF's Southern Command constructing concrete walls around Sderot, to protect against antitank fire, residents fume. 'If we're building walls, nothing has changed.'

Sadly, nothing has really changed

Defeating Hamas and freeing all our hostages are both worthy objectives but they are incompatible. Have we learned nothing? Opinion.

US official:

'Five female soldiers will be released this coming Sunday'

Senior official in the Biden administration tells reporters that American citizens Keith Siegel and Sagui Dekel-Chen are expected be released in the first phase of the deal.

Harris on hostage deal:

'We are determined that all American hostages be returned home'

US Vice President comments on ceasefire and hostage release deal: Doug and I pray for all the hostages, and we are grateful that some, including Americans, will soon be reunited with their loved ones.

Watch:

Real October 7th footage: How Gazans joined Hamas

To combat the widespread myth that Hamas alone was responsible for the events of October 7th, Yosef Rabin compiled a powerful 10-minute video featuring over 20 clips filmed by regular Gazans across the strip on that day. Warning: Graphic content.

Hostages symbol against a full moonrise in Gaza sky

Photographer documents IDF soldiers in Netzarim Corridor, against a full moonrise and symbol of hostages in skies over Gaza.

Netzach Yehuda soldier fighting for his life

Yisrael Lonberg (19), a soldier from the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, was hit by an RPG in Beit Hanoun while attacking terrorists who killed his friend.

Historians trampling History (in Gaza)

By a vote of 428 to 88, members of the American Historical Association last week adopted a resolution accusing Israel of committing “scholasticide”- do you wonder what that could possibly mean? See below.

Report: Israel requesting expanded buffer zone in Gaza

The Israeli delegation to Doha submitted a military plan for every stage in the ceasefire deal, Qatari media reports.

Jamie Lee Curtis:

'The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza'

Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis criticized by both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups after likening the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires to the destruction in Gaza.

In Khan Yunis

IDF strikes terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre

IAF conducts several IDF and ISA intelligence-based strikes on a number of terrorists who took part in the murderous October 7th massacre in Israeli territory.

Report:

IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

Military officials say the operations in northern Gaza are meant to clear the area of terrorists and their infrastructure, but the terrorist forces are a mix of 'veteran' terrorists and newly-recruited terrorists.

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Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds

Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds in northern Gaza, after three months of combat in the area.

Report:

60 terrorists captured in Gaza treated in Israeli hospitals

60 terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, who were arrested at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, were brought for medical treatment in hospitals in Israel.

Givati soldier severely injured in northern Gaza

Soldier in the Tzabar Battalion, Givati Brigade, severely injured during combat in northern Gaza and has been evacuated to a hospital.

'Ceterum censeo Carthaginem delendam esse': Gaza, like Carthage

“Furthermore, I consider Carthage to need to be destroyed,” repeated Cato the Elder. Gaza is Jihad's foothold, our Carthage. We have no other choice. Opinion.

Resident of Gaza Envelope:

'We are living in fear of becoming the next hostages'

Shifra Tzur-Aryeh, a mother of seven and a resident of Kfar Maimon in the Sdot Negev Regional Council, describes their sense of insecurity, following occasional firing from the Gaza Strip.

Only hours before 10/7:

Hamas' message that wasn't picked up on by Israel

On October 7th, only minutes after midnight, a Hamas-affiliated Telegram account published a series of tweets that might have changed the events of that morning, if it had been noticed by Israel.

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

As terrorists in Gaza launch multiple projectiles at Israel, IDF strikes 100 terror targets in the Strip.

Eyeless in Gaza

In spite of everything we’ve done to eliminate it, Hamas continues to be a threat to our security. So, what exactly does this mean? Opinion.

Hamas confirms:

Ceasefire and hostage deal talks to resume in Qatar

Hamas confirms in a statement that indirect negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal are set to resume in Doha, reiterates demand for "complete cessation of hostilities (and) the withdrawal of occupation forces."

Using drones

Attempt to smuggle drugs to Gaza foiled

IDF and Israel Police say a suspected smuggler was apprehended overnight as he tried to flee. A drone containing drugs ready to smuggle into the Gaza Strip was located in the suspect's vehicle.

40 Hamas gathering points and command centers struck in last day

IAF strikes approximately 40 Hamas terrorist gathering points, as well as Hamas command and control centers throughout the Gaza Strip.

Security Council to hold emergency session on Gaza hospital op.

Algeria requests UNSC meet to discuss last week's counter-terror op. at the Kamal Adwan Hospital where hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were arrested.

IDF supports decision

R&R day in Gaza for non-combat soldiers met with criticism

Officers in the Southern Command criticized the decision of the 162nd Division to bring combat service support personnel for a day of fun activities in the Forward Logistics Base near Jabaliya.

US Jewish leaders to Pope:

'Refrain from making incendiary comments against Israel'

Conference of Presidents writes letter to Pope Francis following his criticism of Israel’s counterterrorism operations in Gaza: We appreciate and share your concern for the suffering of innocent civilians, but the statements you have made only serve to distort Israel’s legitimate military campaign and fuel antisemitism.

As 2025 begins:

Hamas fires two rockets towards Netivot

Sirens sounded at midnight in Netivot and nearby towns. Two projectiles fired from Gaza, one of them intercepted and the other falls in open area.

Palestinian Authority demands control of Gaza Strip

Mahmoud Abbas believes the PA can return to rule Gaza after being expelled by Hamas in 2007.

France condemns counter-terror op. at Gaza hospital

French Foreign Ministry condemns IDF operation at the Kamal Adwan Hospital despite the hospital being used as a Hamas command center, demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Combat officer severely injured in northern Gaza

Combat officer in the Tzabar Battalion, Givati Brigade, was severely injured on Sunday during combat in northern Gaza. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Former Ambassador Friedman:

'The consequences of this war are solely on Hamas'

Former US Ambassador to Israel underlines the responsibility of Hamas for the consequences of the war to the people of Gaza: Hamas could have ended this war at any time within the past 450 days by freeing the hostages and surrendering.

IAF strikes Hamas command and control center in former hospital

The command and control center in the El-Wafa Hospital in the area of Gaza City was used by the terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops in the immediate future, the military said.

Gaza:

IAF strikes rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Jerusalem

‏The IAF struck the launchers that were used yesterday to fire projectiles toward the Lachish, HaShfela, Yarkon, Western Negev, Yehuda, and Jerusalem areas.

The information that could've saved six hostages

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, rescued from Gaza, related that he heard a woman say, 'Good morning' in Hebrew in the tunnels. Despite his testimony, no changes were made to the IDF's operational plans.

Cleared for publication:

Major Hod Shriebman fell during combat in northern Gaza

During the incident in which Major Shriebman fell, a soldier in the Multidimensional Unit (888) was severely injured. In an additional incident, a tank commander in the 9th Battalion, 401st Iron Tracks Brigade, was severely injured.

Pope Francis:

'May there be a ceasefire, may the hostages be released'

Pope Francis again relates to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, uses traditional Christmas message to call for peace in the Middle East.

Precise strike

IAF strikes vehicle with Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

IDF says numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians before the strike. Palestinian Arab sources claim five journalists were killed in the strike.

In Humanitarian Area:

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist in Khan Yunis

IDF says the strike was conducted with the direction of IDF and Shin Bet intelligence. Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians.

IDF raids Indonesian Hospital in Gaza

IDF and ISA forces conducted and completed a limited operation against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in the area of the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.

Amb. Lew: Report on northern Gaza irresponsible, inaccurate

'Report issued on Gaza by FEWS NET relies on data that is outdated and inaccurate; at a time when inaccurate information is causing confusion and accusations, it is irresponsible to issue a report like this,' US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew says.

Former US officials:

'Any agreement must include the seven American hostages'

Robert O’Brien, who served under Trump, and Tom Nides, who served under Biden, publish op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, stress bipartisan support in the US for the demand that any hostage release deal must include in its first stage the seven American citizens still being held by Hamas.

More Than A Year Later:

Police sappers neutralize grenades in Gaza region

Two grenades were discovered and neutralized by police sappers in an open field near Tel Gama in the Eshkol Regional Council.

Ilay Atedgi, Netanel Pessach, Hillel Diener fell in Gaza

3 soldiers from Kfir Brigade killed in combat in northern Gaza.

Pope Francis doubles down on criticism of Israel’s Gaza strikes

Pope Francis reiterates his condemnation of Israel’s strikes on the Gaza Strip, a day after the Foreign Ministry condemned his previous comments.

Explosive detonates under tank

Reservist severely injured during combat in central Gaza

A reservist in the Armored Corps, 429th Battalion, Harel (10) Brigade, severely injured during combat in central Gaza. Two other soldiers injured, one in moderate condition, and one in light condition.

TV host fired for being pro-Israel visits Nir Oz

Erin Molan, a pro-Israel host who was fired by Sky News Australia, recently visited Nir Oz - one of the towns targeted by the Hamas invasion, which killed nearly a quarter of its population.

Report:

Signs of life received from several hostages

Channel 12 News reports that several families of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip recently received signs of life from their loved ones, after a lengthy period during which almost no such signs were received.

US disagrees with HRW’s genocide accusations against Israel

State Department spokesperson says US disagrees with Human Rights Watch's claims that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip amounted to "acts of genocide".

Chief of Staff in Rafah:

'We're pressuring Hamas every day to return the hostages'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Gaza, says communities near Gaza are 'coming back to life.'

Palestinian Arabs sue US over support for Israel

Palestinian Arabs from Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and the US are suing the US State Department accusing the US of circumventing human rights laws to fund Israeli security forces.

PA official reveals outline of hostage deal

According to a PA official who spoke with the BBC, the ceasefire deal being worked on would see all hostages released in 2 phases and a complete end to the war in phase 3.

Senior PA official:

'Hamas should apologize to the residents of Gaza'

Senior Palestinian Authority security official says that the main effort is now directed at maintaining security in Judea and Samaria due to fear that Israel will implement its policy in the region.

Proposed bill:

Freedom of movement for Israelis in Gaza

New bill seeks to lift the ban on Israelis entering the Gaza Strip. "The entry ban is reminiscent of dark periods in Jewish history."

Col. (res.) Hezi Nehama:

'Hamas recovering forces and regaining control on the ground'

Col. (res.) Hezi Nehama, one of the leaders of the 'Officers and Fighters in the Reserves' Forum, says the war in Gaza has reached a state of 'stagnation' and that 'we are paying a heavy price in without purpose.'

Talks on hostage deal

Sources: An agreement could be finalized in the coming weeks

Sources involved in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the release of hostages in Gaza tell Haaretz that the final number of hostages to be freed as part of the humanitarian phase of the deal remains uncertain.

Wave of bombings against Hamas in Gaza

The IDF conducted operations in Beit Hanoun, killing several threats with air and ground strikes, and arresting additional suspects.

New study shows:

Gazan civilian death toll exaggerated to vilify Israel

Study by the Henry Jackson Society think tank finds the number of civilians reported killed in the Gaza conflict has been manipulated by Hamas-run authorities in Gaza for propaganda purposes, with international media often repeating the claims without scrutiny.