Gaza Region

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Eyal Shynes fell in southern Gaza

Sergeant Eyal Shynes, 19, from Kibbutz Afik fell in battle in southern Gaza. His family was notified.

House Armed Services Head calls on Biden to close Gaza pier

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers writes letter to President calling US-built pier off Gaza coast a 'failed operation,' calls for closure of pier before a 'catastrophe' happens.

Oketz dog caused uproar

Oketz dog caused uproar and returned for burial in Israel

An Oketz dog was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who killed it and boobytrapped it with explosives to injure IDF soldiers. Before dying, the dog attacked a Gaza resident and caused an uproar.

Contradicting UNRWA claims:

Israeli data reports on 16% of Gaza buildings destroyed in war

UN refugee agency UNRWA errs in report that over 50% of buildings in Gaza had been completely destroyed.

In Gaza:

IDF eliminates senior Islamic Jihad terrorist

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist Fadi Al-Wadiya, who developed and advanced the terrorist organization's rocket array.

No famine in Gaza, new report finds

Integrated Food Security Phase Classification admits amount of food available in Gaza increased after previous report in March warning of famine risk.

Blinken to Gallant:

Important to avoid further escalation of the conflict

During meeting with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Washington, US Secretary of State calls for diplomatic resolution that allows both Israeli and Lebanese families to return to their homes.

Chief of Staff:

'We are approaching the defeat of the Hamas Rafah Brigade'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Rafah, praises military's progress in degrading Hamas's combat capabilities in Gaza.

Counter-terror expert:

How 'cornered rat' Yahya Sinwar survived 8 months of war

US counter-terror experts say Hamas leader, October 7 mastermind avoiding using electronic communication, likely surrounded by hostages in tunnel in Khan Yunis.

A decent Gaza is possible

But first, the Palestinian Arabs must lose. Opinion.

Hamas already recruiting and training new terrorists

Hamas has appealed to 18-year-old youths to join the ranks of the military wing and has started training and preparation for those who have recently joined its ranks.

Hamas drone operator eliminated

Muhammad Abu Taha, a drone operator in the Hamas terrorist organization, was eliminated. During the war, Abu Taha carried out numerous attacks against IDF forces.

Cleared for publication:

Two soldiers fell in combat in central Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Smadga and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery fell in central Gaza. Three reservists were severely wounded.

Back in action:

US pier in Gaza unloading humanitarian aid again

The announcement comes a day after US officials said the pier had been re-attached to the shore.

2 soldiers seriously wounded in southern Gaza

IDF soldiers from the 401st Armored Brigade's 46th Battalion evacuated to the hospital in serious condition after being wounded in battle.

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Friendly fire incidents and disorganization

The IDF has begun investigating the battles during the October 7th massacre, revealing significant confusion and one major erroneous decision.

Daniela Weiss:

'The only path to victory is to resettle Gaza'

Daniela Weiss, chairwoman of the Nachala movement, is arranging Israeli communities to resettle the Gaza Strip as Israeli territory.

Former Ntnl. Sec. Council head:

'Ending the war will hurt Israel and help Hamas'

Former National Security Council head, Meir Ben-Shabbat, estimates that Israel is making achievements in Rafah, calls to exact a price from Lebanon as well, and is concerned by the discourse on ending the war.

Israeli journalist proves:

Humanitarian aid reaches Hamas

Kan 11 News reporter Haim Goldich, who is serving in Gaza, publishes video of food products he found in a home in Gaza that was used by terrorists.

Saving strength for day after

Report: Two Hamas battalions not participating in fighting

Hamas assigned a significant force that is not participating in the war, with the intention of creating a governing force in Gaza after the war.

State Department spokesman:

'Our fundamental assessment of the war hasn't changed'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Netanyahu’s dissolution of the War Cabinet does not change the Biden administration’s “fundamental assessment” of the war in Gaza.

Defeating Hamas is only the beginning of the solution

I wish we could say that the Palestinians were “hijacked” by Hamas and the people themselves actually seek peace and prosperity, but the facts show the opposite. Opinion.

Lobby for renewed settlement of Gaza to be launched in Knesset

MKs Limor Sohn Har-Melekh (Otzma Yehudit) and Tzvi Succot (Religious Zionism) announced ahead of the lobby's first meeting: ‘The lobby regards Jewish presence in Gaza as a necessity to protect Israel's security and ensure its future.’

Biden:

'Ceasefire plan is the only way to achieve a lasting peace'

Biden pushes for the ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal that he recently outlined: The three-phase ceasefire proposal is the best way to end the violence in Gaza.

Protecting the Homeland:

Stories of the victims of the APC explosion in Gaza

Family and friends eulogize the eight soldiers killed in the explosion of an APC in Gaza.

Sgt. Yakir Ya'akov Levi killed in battle in Gaza

Yesterday, 8 soldiers were killed in an APC explosion in Rafah.

Near crossing

IDF announces daily 'tactical pauses' of military activity

Spokesperson's Unit says pause will take place every day from 8 am-7 pm along the road leading from the Kerem Shalom Crossing to the Salah al-Din Road.

APC tragedy in Rafah:

Names of five soldiers who fell cleared for publication

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication of the names of five soldiers who were killed in the explosion of an APC in Rafah. In addition, two reservists were killed in northern Gaza.

Due to rough seas:

US pier to be detached again from Gaza’s coast

US officials say the military is detaching the causeway and moving it to prevent it from breaking apart again, as it did late last month.

G7 leaders:

'We fully endorse Biden's ceasefire and hostage release deal'

Leaders of the G7 countries declare support for the ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden, express concern over recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Helmet cam footage:

Freed hostages evacuated under fire

Footage from the soldiers' helmet cameras from the moments when the hostages and the special forces were transferred to vehicles under fire in Nuseirat, during Operation Arnon.

Jordan's Foreign Minister:

'Israel will become more of a pariah state'

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi call on Israel to abide by Security Council resolution for plan to end the war in Gaza which has been rejected by Hamas.

'They make a point':

Biden responds to anti-Israel protesters in Washington

US President responds after anti-Israel protesters interrupt his speech and accuse him of being "complicit in genocide" in the Gaza Strip: Innocent children have been lost. They make a point.

Suspect eliminated after approaching border fence near Gaza

Palestinian Arab suspect eliminated from the air after approaching the security fence near one of the communities in the Gaza envelope.

Pentagon:

'Israel did not use Gaza aid pier in hostage rescue operation'

Pentagon spokesperson pushes back on reports claiming that Israel used the US-built pier off Gaza during "Operation Arnon" to rescue hostages held in Gaza.

The grandson of Moshe Feiglin

IDF soldier Yair Levin from Givat Harel killed in battle in Gaza

Yair Levin, a soldier from Givat Harel who served in the Givati Brigade, killed during operational activity in Gaza.

Resolution approved

Security Council calls on Hamas to accept deal

United Nations Security Council adopts US-drafted resolution which backs the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal and calls on Hamas to accept the proposal.

Report:

Security Council to vote on US ceasefire deal

Axios' Barak Ravid reports that the US circulated a new draft Security Council resolution calling on Hamas to accept the hostage and ceasefire deal outlined by Biden. A vote is expected on Monday.

Over Gaza war:

Colombia to suspend coal exports to Israel

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says coal exports to Israel will only resume “when the genocide” in Gaza stops.

Mortars fired at IDF troops from Gaza university

IAF strikes launcher used to fire numerous mortar shells at IDF troops from the Islamic University of Gaza,

AP study:

Women, children casualties 'clearly well below' reported figures

Associated Press publishes results of investigation showing percentage of women and children killed in Gaza fell to 38% due to changes in IDF tactics despite Health Ministry claims percentage was still 70%.

US-built pier in Gaza reconnected after repairs

The section that connects to the beach in Gaza rebuilt nearly two weeks after being damaged by heavy storms.

Blinken to visit Israel for the eighth time since October 7

Blinken, who will also visit Egypt, Jordan and Qatar, is expected to push the outline for a ceasefire and hostage release deal which President Joe Biden unveiled last week.

'Strengthened Hamas'

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist in Rafah

IDF announces that Salame Muhammad Abu Ajaj, a leading terrorist in the Hamas General Security Forces in the Rafah area, was eliminated in an air strike on Thursday night.

IDF identifies 8 more terrorists eliminated in Nuseirat strike

Over the past day, the identities of eight additional terrorists who were eliminated in a precise strike on an UNRWA school in Nuseirat were confirmed.

Paratroopers Brigade joins fighting in Gaza

IDF troops are continuing operational activities in the areas of eastern Bureij and eastern Deir al Balah. Thus far, the troops have eliminated dozens of terrorists, located tunnel shafts, and destroyed terrorist infrastructure in the area.

IDF knew of tunnel used in infiltration attempt for 10 years

Security officials question why nothing was done about tunnel 200 meters from fence that had been known about since 2014 after terrorists emerged from said tunnel and killed IDF soldier.

UN chief criticizes Israel:

'UN premises are inviolable'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s strike on UNRWA school in which terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre were eliminated.

Biden to ABC News:

'I think Netanyahu is listening to me'

US President tells ABC News that Israel agreed to his three-state ceasefire proposal and that Netanyahu is "publicly" supportive of it.

Qatar clarifies:

'Hamas has not yet responded to the latest ceasefire proposal'

Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had rejected the Biden administration's ceasefire proposal.

IDF Spokesman:

Strike on UN school stopped a 'ticking time bomb'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals which terrorists were killed after taking over a UNRWA school in Nuseirat.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Our heroic soldiers are destroying Hamas and will conquer Gaza'

The Finance Minister promised the return of Jewish civilian life in the Gaza Strip, claiming the government intends for there to be long-term Israeli military control over the area, 'There is no precedent for military control without civilian presence.'

Givati soldiers find weapons production workshop in Rafah

Dozens of varied weapons were found in the area, including rifles, grenades, munitions, and more.

Report:

Only half of Hamas terrorists in Gaza killed since October 7

Hamas has 9,000-12,000 terrorists remaining in Gaza out of 20,000-25,000 before October 7, 7,000-8,000 of whom are entrenched in Rafah.

Terrorists attempting to breach Gaza border are eliminated

Terrorists nearing Gaza-Israel border eliminated after opening fire towards IDF forces in the area.

Putin lashes out at Israel:

'Complete elimination of the population in Gaza'

Russian President criticizes Israel over its operations in Gaza: What is currently happening in Gaza in response to the terrorist attack on Israel does not resemble a war at all.

In IDF strike in Gaza:

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated

IAF fighter jets strike Hamas compound inside UNRWA school in Nuseirat, eliminate Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who directed terror attacks from the compound.

State Department spokesman:

'It's time for Hamas to accept the proposal'

US continues pressure on Hamas to accept three-point deal unveiled by Biden: The only thing standing in between the people of Gaza and an immediate ceasefire is Hamas.

1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed

The tunnel that was located was extensive and contained blast doors, inside which the troops located weapons such as AK-47s, anti-tank missiles, many intelligence assets and explosives.

'Influencer' Yechiel Jacobs:

'The Americans are really on our side. Israel is not alone'

Instagram influencer Yechiel Jacobs spoke to Arutz Sheva, bringing a strong message: 'Israel is one of the smallest countries on planet earth, but we're the biggest family on planet earth. Keep together, keep supporting each other. Am Yisrael Chai.”