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News and updates about Gaza Region

Talks on hostage release deal:

'Cautious optimism that an agreement can be reached'

Palestinian Arab sources express cautious optimism about the chances of reaching understandings that could lead to a deal. Israeli official: An agreement within a month is not unreasonable.

'Cautious optimism that an agreement can be reached'

IDF intercepts two rockets fired from Central Gaza

Terrorists in Gaza Strip fire two rockets towards southern Israel, triggering sirens in Ashkelon and several communities located near the border. Both rockets intercepted, no injuries reported.

IDF intercepts two rockets fired from Central Gaza

Hamas Manufacturing Headquarters leader eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated a Department Head in Hamas’ Manufacturing Headquarters and a Company Commander in the Zeitoun Battalion in a Hamas command and control center that previously served as the "Al-Hurriya" School in Gaza City.

Hamas Manufacturing Headquarters leader eliminated

UN General Assembly adopts resolution supporting UNRWA

159 countries vote in favor of UN General Assembly resolution affirming full support for the mandate of UNRWA and deploring Israel's legislation halting UNRWA's activities in Israel.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution supporting UNRWA

Over suspected terror ties:

WCK fires 62 Palestinian Arab staff members

US-based charity World Central Kitchen dismisses dozens of Palestinian Arab staff members working in Gaza following warning from Israel that they had links to terrorist groups.

WCK fires 62 Palestinian Arab staff members

Tearful conversation fallen soldier held with his battalion Rabbi

Major Rabbi Menachem Novik recounts a heartfelt conversation with Sergeant Ido Zano, a 20-year-old combat medic who fell in Gaza, concerning challenges during the war.

Tearful conversation fallen soldier held with his battalion Rabbi

Gaza:

Terrorists launch mortar shells near Humanitarian Corridor

Terrorists launch mortar shells towards IDF troops, several meters from the area of the Humanitarian Corridor and adjacent to the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Terrorists launch mortar shells near Humanitarian Corridor

Initiative:

Reservists to relocate to the communities they protected

The "Reservists - Generation of Victory" movement has launched a new initiative; reserve soldiers who fought in Gaza and Lebanon will relocate to the communities they defended.

Reservists to relocate to the communities they protected

Head of Hamas' Aerial Unit in Gaza City eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet confirm that Nidal Al-Najar, head of Hamas' Aerial Unit in Gaza City and one of the organizers of the aerial infiltration into Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, was eliminated on December 3.

Head of Hamas' Aerial Unit in Gaza City eliminated

Canadian advocacy group:

'Amnesty International's biased report belongs in the trash bin'

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) blasts Amnesty International’s report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza: Instead of holding terrorists accountable, Amnesty inexplicably inverts the narrative, blaming Israel for the violence perpetrated against it.

'Amnesty International's biased report belongs in the trash bin'

Hamas:

'Military pressure will result in the deaths of hostages'

In a statement, Hamas terrorist organization claims that "Netanyahu is directly responsible for the deaths of the hostages because he failed to reach an agreement."

'Military pressure will result in the deaths of hostages'

Amnesty International report:

'Israel committing genocide in Gaza'

Amnesty International, which is known for its anti-Israel bias, publishes new report in which it accuses Israel of "committing genocide" against Gazans since the war began last year.

'Israel committing genocide in Gaza'

Report:

Qatar resumes role as mediator in hostage deal talks

Sources tell Reuters that Steve Witkoff, Trump's incoming Middle East envoy, has initiated diplomatic efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement and has met with the prime ministers of both Qatar and Israel.

Qatar resumes role as mediator in hostage deal talks

Report:

Hamas gives instructions to 'neutralize' the hostages

Terror group's leaders instruct those holding hostages captive in Gaza to 'tighten' living conditions of the captives and 'neutralize' them if rescue appears close at hand.

Hamas gives instructions to 'neutralize' the hostages

IDF:

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

Following warrants issued against Netanyahu and Gallant in the Hague, IDF instructs soldiers who served in Gaza to avoid leaving the country for fear of arrest.

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

Watch:

Dramatic documentation of clashes with terrorists in Gaza

Reservists publish rare documentation of a battle against 7 terrorists in the heart of Gaza. Watch the body camera footage of Capt. (Res.) Kobi Cohen.

Dramatic documentation of clashes with terrorists in Gaza

Hamas involving Palestinian Authority in Gaza

Hamas, Fatah, agree to set up committee to manage Gaza, in coordination with the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas involving Palestinian Authority in Gaza

Blinken meets Dermer:

'Israel must do more to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza'

US Secretary of State meets Minister of Strategic Affairs, stresses "importance of implementation of the recently announced ceasefire in Lebanon".

'Israel must do more to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza'

The day after the war:

Fatah, Hamas agree on independent committee to govern Gaza

Breakthrough in talks between Fatah and Hamas that may advance the possibility of reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Fatah, Hamas agree on independent committee to govern Gaza

Deputy Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'Strain is evident, important to expand our ranks'

'Military efforts will intensify until Hamas is destroyed,' says Deputy Chief of Staff to combat soldiers in Gaza.'

'Strain is evident, important to expand our ranks'

IDF rejects Ya'alon's statements:

'Serious accusations that harm soldiers'

IDF issues a statement rejecting former Defense Minister's allegations of ethnic cleansing. 'IDF operates in accordance with international law.'

'Serious accusations that harm soldiers'

Bezalel Smotrich:

The right thing is to resettle Gaza

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says he wants the hostages home but will 'not lend a hand to an agreement to surrender,' believes resettling Gaza is the right thing, but 'it is not one of the goals of the war - we need to dismantle Hamas.'

The right thing is to resettle Gaza

'The situation is catastrophic'

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza

Britain’s International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds set to announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, as well as £7m of new UK funding to UNRWA.

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza

Anti-Israel UN rapporteur:

'Israel didn’t have the right to wage a war after October 7'

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, notorious for her anti-Israel rhetoric, tells Piers Morgan: The fact that we call October 7 terrorism doesn’t justify what Israel has done since.

'Israel didn’t have the right to wage a war after October 7'

'The answer to the massacre'

Housing Minister reviews plans for Jewish settlement in Gaza

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf was photographed being shown a map of 'settlement points' in Gaza. At the same time, Minister Sa'ar promised that Israel would leave the Gaza Strip.

Housing Minister reviews plans for Jewish settlement in Gaza

Report:

Egyptian delegation to visit Israel for talks on Gaza deal

Source in Israel denies reports that an Egyptian security delegation will travel to Israel on Thursday in an effort to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Egyptian delegation to visit Israel for talks on Gaza deal

Pope Francis claims:

'My remarks on genocide were taken out of context'

In meeting with interfaith delegation at the Vatican, Pope Francis comments on remarks attributed to him that Israel should be investigated for genocide: I was shown materials from the war, and I said that if this is true, then it needs to be investigated.

'My remarks on genocide were taken out of context'

Operated from a school

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari

IDF eliminates terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari, a senior terrorist in Hamas’ Gaza City Brigade’s sniper unit, who operated in a room within a structure that previously served as a school.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari

Sergeant Tamer Othman fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Othman, 21, from Kafr Yasif, a soldier in the Nahshon Battalion (90), Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant Tamer Othman fell in battle in Gaza

Under fire:

Dramatic evacuation of injured soldier from battlefield

Logistics operations, tank repairs during combat and saving lives on the battlefield: this is how the Technology and Logistics Division functions.

Dramatic evacuation of injured soldier from battlefield

Watch:

Jordanian helicopters deliver aid to Gaza

8 helicopters from Jordan deliver 720 boxes of food, medical equipment, and hygiene equipment to Gaza.

Jordanian helicopters deliver aid to Gaza

Netanyahu in Gaza:

'Hamas won't be here, we'll hunt anyone who harms hostages'

PM and Defense Minister visit soldiers in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, says Hamas governing capabilities are being dismantled along with its military capabilities.

'Hamas won't be here, we'll hunt anyone who harms hostages'

Pope Francis:

'Investigate if Israel’s actions in Gaza are genocide'

Excerpts from book to be released Tuesday reveal that Pope Francis is calling for an investigation into whether Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the criteria for genocide.

'Investigate if Israel’s actions in Gaza are genocide'

3rd loss in a year:

Captain Yogev Pazy is a nephew of MK Eisenkot

Eisenkot lost his son, Master sergeant (res.) Gal, his nephew, Sergeant Maor Cohen Eisenkot. Today another nephew, Captain Yogev Pazy, fell in Gaza.

Captain Yogev Pazy is a nephew of MK Eisenkot

Air Force Commander in Gaza:

Operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground

Air Force commander speaks to soldiers in Gaza: 'For over a year, all Israeli Air Force units have been operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground.'

Operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan fell in northern Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan, who served in the 90th Battalion, Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan fell in northern Gaza

Over Gaza war

Ben & Jerry's sues parent company Unilever

Ben & Jerry's files lawsuit against its parent company, alleging it prevented the ice cream maker from voicing its stance on the Gaza conflict.

Ben & Jerry's sues parent company Unilever

In humanitarian area:

IAF dismantles loaded launcher in southern Gaza

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians.

IAF dismantles loaded launcher in southern Gaza

Danon to PA envoy:

'When was the last time you visited Gaza?'

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations tells Security Council that the people of Gaza are fed up with Hamas' reign of terror: The people of Gaza are telling you what must be done to resolve the situation. They are crying out to you. Listen to them.

'When was the last time you visited Gaza?'

Dermer, Blinken meet ahead of deadline on US ultimatum to Israel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to discuss Israel's efforts to comply with US demands on Gaza aid and the warning of the cutoff of American aid if Israel does not comply.

Dermer, Blinken meet ahead of deadline on US ultimatum to Israel

Watch:

Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

Kfir Brigade fighters in Jabaliya eliminate dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle, including attacks from the air, destroying dozens of terrorist infrastructures.

Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

Cleared for publication:

Four soldiers from the Kfir Brigade fell in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Orr Katz, Staff Sergeant Nave Yair Asulin, Staff Sergeant Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat and Staff Sergeant Ofir Eliyahu fell in combat in northern Gaza.

Four soldiers from the Kfir Brigade fell in northern Gaza

'May the Jews kill them'

Watch: What Gazans think about Hamas after a year of war

Channel 12 News reporter Ohad Hemo spoke to Gazans and was surprised to learn what they really think about Hamas after a year of war: 'I was glad when you killed Sinwar, who destroyed and killed our children'

Watch: What Gazans think about Hamas after a year of war

Blinken to continue to try resolving Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State intends to continue working toward resolving the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts before Trump takes office in January.

Blinken to continue to try resolving Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

Operations in Beit Lahia begins

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

IDF troops continue to operate in the area of Jabaliya and have eliminated approximately 50 terrorists over the past day. 60 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in a number of strikes in Baalbek and north of the Litani River.

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

A humanitarian, holistic plan for Gaza

The Gaza enclave can be rebuilt and replaced with an infrastructure that will benefit all residents in the area and the region. Opinion.

A humanitarian, holistic plan for Gaza

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Ariel Sosnov fell during combat in the north

In another incident, a soldier in the Kfir Brigade was severely injured during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant Ariel Sosnov fell during combat in the north

The footage found in the tunnel in which 6 hostages were murdered

Flash drive found in Rafah with video showing terrorists watching Al Jazeera and talking about hostage Almog Seroussi and the protests in Israel.

The footage found in the tunnel in which 6 hostages were murdered

US soldier who was injured on Gaza pier dies

US Army says a soldier who was critically injured this past May while on a temporary mission supporting the humanitarian pier for Gaza has died.

US soldier who was injured on Gaza pier dies

Blinken to Gallant:

'US committed to Israel’s security against threats from Iran'

US Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, urges Israel to take "further actions to substantially increase and sustain humanitarian aid to Gaza".

'US committed to Israel’s security against threats from Iran'

Report:

Hamas, Fatah agree on joint committee to run Gaza

Arabic media reports that Egyptian mediators have attempted to convince Hamas to accept a ceasefire and talks with Fatah have been successful.

Hamas, Fatah agree on joint committee to run Gaza

Meters from hospital:

Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

Gazan terrorist organizations detonate explosive device on a humanitarian convoy, causing damage to a nearby hospital and injuring six people.

Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

In northern Gaza

IDF soldier killed in grenade explosion

An IDF soldier was killed by a grenade explosion, on the night between Friday and Saturday, in the northern Gaza Strip. The Military Police Investigation Unit is looking into the circumstances of the incident.

IDF soldier killed in grenade explosion

In strike in Khan Yunis

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab

IAF eliminates terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab, who was a member of Hamas' political bureau, and was responsible for national relations within the organization.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab

Saudi FM:

'A genocide is happening in the Gaza Strip'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, condemns the "complete blockade" of northern Gaza, reiterates that normalization is dependent on a Palestinian state.

'A genocide is happening in the Gaza Strip'

Bereaved mother:

Nissim fell 57 years after his grandfather

First sergeant Nisim Meytal of Hadera was killed, 57 years after his grandfather, along with four other IDF soldiers from the multi-dimensional unit in northern Gaza.

Nissim fell 57 years after his grandfather

Senior Hamas official:

'Any agreement must include Israeli withdrawal from Gaza'

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri says the terrorist group is reviewing new proposals from mediators, but repeats the group's previous conditions for an agreement.

'Any agreement must include Israeli withdrawal from Gaza'

Operated in humanitarian area

IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis

Prior to the strike, numerous steps taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.

IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis

'Hamas uses ambulances for terror activities'

IDF conducts precise operation against Hamas terror stronghold embedded in Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya, arresting 100 terrorists and preventing harm to civilians.

'Hamas uses ambulances for terror activities'

British Foreign Secretary:

'A regional war would be catastrophic'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he spoke to his Israeli and Iranian counterparts in an attempt to avoid escalation into a “catastrophic” regional war.

'A regional war would be catastrophic'