Gaza Region

Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza

In the past two weeks, the soldiers of the 7th Brigade eliminated dozens of terrorists, and over 100 terror targets were struck in aerial operations in the southern Gaza Strip.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

Hezbollah attempted to harm Israel, but was met with an iron fist

'IDF is on high alert. We remain committed to one central war objective - the return of the 109 hostages, and we will continue to make every effort to achieve this,' says IDF Spokesman, Daniel Hagari.

700th soldier to fall in war

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov, a soldier in the 202nd Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in battle in the south of the Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication Sunday morning.

Philadelphi Corridor

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position

Axios reports that Biden urged Netanyahu to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border. Netanyahu agreed to reposition one IDF unit by "a few hundred meters".

'If there'd been no Disengagement, there'd be no Oct. 7'

Major General (res.) Gershon Hacohen notes 2005 Disengagement allowed Hamas to organize, train, for October 7 massacre.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Pressure Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal'

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the Security Council a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement "is now within reach," and Hamas must be pushed to agree to it.

Remind Blinken that Gaza was Jewish

Reclaiming Gaza as a Jewish region is not only a strategic necessity but also a historically just and moral decision. Opinion.

Sanders at DNC:

'We must end this horrific war in Gaza'

Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of Israel's fiercest critics in Congress, gets an ovation from the DNC crowd as he calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Blinken:

'US won't accept a long-term occupation of Gaza'

US Secretary of State speaks in Doha, says the Gaza ceasefire deal needs to get done in the coming days and the US, Egypt and Qatar will do everything possible to get Hamas on board.

Fmr. Communication Minister:

After 70 years of conflict, we need a positive alternative

Former Communication Minister Ayoub Kara lays out his plan to make controversial subjects such as Jerusalem and Gaza no longer synonymous with negativity for the Middle East.

Senior Hamas official:

'Blinken’s statement raises many ambiguities'

Hamas senior official Osama Hamdan criticizes Blinken's statement that Netanyahu accepted an updated proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal: Not what we agreed on.

19 years later: Gaza ReJEWvenation - why not?

Going back to Gaza in mind, heart and on the ground. How could we not do otherwise? Opinion.

Harris on Gaza ceasefire:

'We are not giving up, we gotta get those hostages out'

US Vice President clarifies Washington is not giving up on the prospects of a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal: These conversations are ongoing, and we are not giving up.

Biden:

'Gaza ceasefire is still possible, we're not giving up'

After Hamas officially rejects the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, US President says talks are still underway and a deal is still possible.

Hamas claims:

'Netanyahu still placing obstacles in way of an agreement'

Hamas officially announces its rejection of the proposal for an agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire as presented at the summit in Doha.

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Top Hamas official abruptly ends CNN interview

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan angrily ends interview with CNN’s Jim Sciutto after being pressed on whether Hamas accepts any responsibility for the loss of civilian life in Gaza.

Israel informed of Abbas' intention to visit the Gaza Strip

PA's official news agency says the purpose of the visit is to emphasize the fact that the "State of Palestine" and the PLO have the authority and responsibility over the entire "land of Palestine".

Hamas official:

'Ceasefire and hostage deal must guarantee the end of the war'

Hamas senior official Ghazi Hamad says no major issue was agreed upon in talks in Qatar, blames Israel for sabotaging the negotiations.

New flotilla:

Activists aiming to defy Gaza blockade

Activists from several countries setting out aboard the Handala ship, aiming to defy Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid.

Gaza records first polio case in 25 years

The diagnosis comes after UN chief Antonio Guterres called for pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children.

All Western eyes on Gaza: No Jews to blame? No news

Do you have any idea of the islamic atrocities going on in the rest of the world. You probably don't because the media ignore them. Op-ed.

Israel completes 2nd evacuation of Gazan patients

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says, 'The State of Israel successfully facilitated a second humanitarian operation for the evacuation of Gazan patients, many of which are children.'

30 terror targets struck in Gaza

Yesterday, rockets were launched from Khan Yunis toward the area of Kissufim. IDF artillery struck the area from which the launches were fired.

Abbas:

'I'll return to Gaza even if it costs me my life'

In speech to Turkish lawmakers, PA chairman boasts of self-styled bravery in his determination to return to Gaza 17 years after Hamas violently expelled his Fatah party from the enclave.

US and Qatar:

'No party should take steps to undermine a deal'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, speak ahead of Doha summit, warn all sides not to undermine Gaza ceasefire talks.

US envoy in Beirut:

'The clock is ticking for a ceasefire'

US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Lebanon, says clock is ticking for a Gaza ceasefire that could also help end the cross-border exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Lowering tensions starts with a Gaza deal'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the UN Security Council that the overall US goal in the Middle East is to "turn the temperature down" and that begins with a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Middle East expert:

'Delegitimization threat is existential'

Daniel Pipes, author of 'Israel Victory,' says 'Israel must divert its focus from military threats by Iran and Hezbollah to delegitimization, which is an existential threat.'

Mother of fallen soldier:

Eli made us proud, he was doing his part

Sara Zimbalist, mother of Eli Moshe (Eli Mo), who was killed nearly two months ago in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva about her son, who was always smiling, connected to Torah, and had a special relationship with anyone he met.

IDF releases drone footage of elimination of terror cell in Rafah

The Givati ​​Brigade has been operating in the Shabura area in Rafah under the command of the 162nd Division. During the activity in the area, the soldiers eliminated approximately 100 terrorists and destroyed weapons and hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.

Report:

Hamas courier assisted Israel in elimination of Mohammed Deif

Al-Arabiya reports that the courier revealed the location where Deif and Rafa’a Salameh met before their elimination.

Joint statement

5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel

Leaders of US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy call on Iran to stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel and discuss the serious consequences for regional security should such an attack take place.

Number of terrorists killed in strike on Gaza school rises to 31

12 more terrorists identified as having been killed in airstrike on Gaza school that was used as a terrorist headquarters. More than three quarters of those killed in the strike have been identified as terrorists.

Biden:

'A ceasefire in Gaza is still possible'

US President tells CBS his ceasefire outline can still be implemented before the end of his term: I’m working literally every single day to see to it that it doesn’t escalate into a regional war.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Omer Ginzburg fell in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that Sergeant Omer Ginzburg, 19, from Kiryat Tiv'on, a soldier in the 101st Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

UN rapporteur:

'Israel is genociding the Palestinians'

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese once again criticizes Israel, accuses it of “genocide” after IDF strike Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque.

Harris on IDF strike in Gaza:

'Far too many civilians have been killed'

Vice President Harris on IDF strike on Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque: Israel has the right to pursue Hamas terrorists, but it has the responsibility to avoid harming civilians.

'There can be no more delays'

Britain welcomes call to resume hostage deal talks

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes call by Qatar, Egypt and US for resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas: The fighting must stop now, and all hostages still cruelly detained by Hamas must be released.

IDF officer severely injured during combat in Gaza

IDF officer from the Nahal Reconnaissance unit was severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated to hospital and his family has been notified.

Abbas' spokesman:

'Smotrich's comments are a war crime'

Spokesman for PA chairman criticizes remarks of Finance Minister Smotrich regarding the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says the Israeli leadership must be punished.

Qatar, Egypt, and the US:

'Time to conclude a ceasefire agreement'

Leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and the US call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks on August 15 on the proposed hostage release and ceasefire agreement.

At the ICJ

Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Turkey files an official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice.

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Harris fires back at anti-Israel protesters

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters accuse Harris of supporting genocide in Gaza. She fires back: If you want Donald Trump to win then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking.

WCK says Palestinian Arab staff member was killed in Gaza

World Central Kitchen says a Palestinian Arab member of its staff, described as "an integral member" of the NGO, was killed in Deir al-Balah.

Multiple soldiers injured in anti-tank missile attack in Gaza

Terrorists fire anti-tank missiles at IDF troops who were operating in the area of eastern Rafah, adjacent to the Humanitarian Route.

Abbas claims:

'Haniyeh's killing was intended to prolong the conflict in Gaza'

PA chairman tells RIA news agency that Haniyeh elimination was a cowardly act: The Israeli occupation authorities are required to stop their aggressive actions against our people.

Blinken warns:

'The Middle East is at a critical moment'

US Secretary of State calls on parties in the Middle East to work to ease tensions, claims a Gaza ceasefire would unlock possibilities for more enduring calm.

Hamas battalion commander killed while using Gaza school

During the strike in the area of the "Hassan Salame" school, the terrorist Jaber Aziz, Commander of Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalion was eliminated along with additional terrorists.

7 soldiers wounded, 4 seriously, in Gaza combat

Terrorists throw bomb at soldiers, wounding 7, 4 seriously.

Soldier seriously injured in combat in southern Gaza

An IDF soldier was seriously injured on Saturday in combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated for medical treatment.

Report:

Biden warned Netanyahu to stop escalating tensions

US officials tell Axios that President Biden privately demanded in his call with Netanyahu that he stop escalating tensions in the region and move immediately toward a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.

Biden:

'Elimination of Haniyeh didn't help ceasefire efforts'

US President says he had “a direct conversation” with Netanyahu and urged him to quickly reach a deal for the release of the hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Erdogan to Biden:

'Israel is not interested in a ceasefire in Gaza'

Turkish President continues criticism of Israel, tells Biden in a conversation that the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh "dealt a heavy blow" to efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

Blinken urges:

'Stop the escalatory actions, we need a ceasefire'

US Secretary of State urges all parties in the Middle East to make efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

Hamas claims:

'Israel is thwarting a ceasefire agreement'

Hamas spokesman accuses Israel of deliberately thwarting the negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, as manifested in the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Russian Foreign Minister:

'Netanyahu's goal of total destruction of Hamas is unachievable'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claims Netanyahu’s war objective to destroy Hamas in Gaza as a precondition for a ceasefire is unachievable.

British PM to Herzog:

'Immediate steps need to be taken towards ceasefire in Gaza'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets President Isaac Herzog in Paris: There is no moral equivalence between Israel, a democratic state, and Hamas, a terrorist organization.

Australia, New Zealand, Canada:

'Israel must listen to the international community'

Australia, New Zealand and Canada issue a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asking Israel to respond to the ICJ ruling on its "occupation".

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Terrorist tunnel over one kilometer long destroyed

In the last few days, Northern Brigade forces raided terrorist centers around Beit Hanoun and destroyed a tunnel in Beit Lahia area.

Britain drops ICC challenge arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

Labour government says it will not follow up on questions over court’s jurisdiction over Netanyahu and Gallant.