Imagine Gaza mass demonstrations
I know it will never happen, but that is not my point. Op-ed.
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Chief of Staff:
'IDF is not stagnating or standing still in pressuring Hamas'
IDF Chief of Staff meets soldiers from the 99th Division in central Gaza, says military is applying pressure on Hamas in multiple ways, 'the common denominator is determination.
IDF calls on Gaza City residents to evacuate to the south
IDF tells residents of Gaza City to evacuate towards Deir al-Balah, because ‘the City will remain a dangerous combat zone.'
Cleared for publication:
Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat fell in central Gaza
Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat, 21, from Kfar Saba fell during combat in the central Gaza Strip. He served in the Maglan Unit, the Commando Brigade.
Reports of civilian deaths
IDF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre
IAF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part, among other terrorist activities, in the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. IDF probing reports of harm to civilians in Khan Yunis.
US Gaza pier to be reinstalled, then taken down
US officials say the pier for humanitarian aid to Gaza will be reinstalled Wednesday to be used for several days, but then the plan is to pull it out permanently.
Anti-Hamas activist beaten in Gaza
Amin Abed says he was kidnapped by a group of gun-wielding masked men who claimed to be part of Hamas' security forces, beaten, and left in critical condition.
IDF strikes Gaza terrorists who were using a school as cover
IAF strikes several terrorists who were conducting terrorist activities using the structures of a school in the Nuseirat area: Hamas and Islamic Jihad systematically violate international law.
IDF medic seriously wounded in northern Gaza
Medic from 'Ghost Unit' seriously wounded in battle in Gaza,
Morocco:
Thousands demonstrate in Tangier, demand end of ties with Israel
Thousands of Moroccans demonstrate in support of the Palestinian Arab people and against Morocco's ties with Israel.
Cleared for publication:
IDF officer seriously injured in Gaza
IDF officer from the 82nd Battalion seriously injured in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Officer taken for medical treatment, his family has been notified.
UK Prime Minister speaks with PM Netanyahu and PA Chairman Abbas
UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, expressed his hope, 'to further deepen the close relationship between the two countries,' but emphasized, 'the urgent need for a ceasefire, return of hostages and immediate increase in the volume of humanitarian aid reaching civilians.'
British Foreign Secretary:
'I want to get back to a balanced position on Israel and Gaza'
Britain’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells Reuters: We've been very clear that we want to see a ceasefire, the fighting has to stop, the aid has got to get in.
Austin, Gallant discuss 'threats from Iranian-backed groups'
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks by phone with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, amid escalation in the north and talks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
New UK Foreign Secretary:
'I back international efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire'
Britain's newly appointed Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, reiterates his support for international efforts to secure an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and for the release of remaining hostages.
Terrorist eliminated 2 minutes after launching rocket at Nahal Oz
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that since the start of IDF operational activity in the area of Shejaiya, IDF troops have eliminated approximately 100 terrorists, dismantled more than 100 terrorist infrastructure sites, and located large amounts of weapons.
Nine months later:
Search for massacre victims still underway
Security forces continue to sweep the areas around Gaza for evidence of the fate of those missing since October 7th.
Staff Sergeant Eyal Mimran fell in battle in northern Gaza
Staff Sergeant Eyal Mimran, 20, from Ness Ziona, a soldier from the 101st Battalion, the Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in northern Gaza.
Report:
IDF has control of 26% of Gaza
Haaretz report digs into how IDF has gained control of key areas in Gaza to prevent Hamas from moving its forces and recovering from its losses.
Hamas facing growing dissent in Gaza
Criticism within the Gaza Strip of Hamas is increasing on the streets and on social networks, with some calling to do everything for a ceasefire.
Cleared for publication:
Captain Roy Miller fell in battle in northern Gaza
Two soldiers from the Givati Brigade were seriously injured in the same incident and evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital.
Hamas:
'We view the talks in a positive spirit'
Hamas says its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, held talks with the Qatari and Egyptian mediators on a possible ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Chief of Staff:
'900 terrorists from Hamas Rafah Brigade killed'
General Herzi Halevi visits logistics base in Gaza, says operation is taking time because Israel seeks to ensure no terror infrastructure is left, exhaust Hamas fighters.
'We've lost our minds'
Israel reconnects Gaza to electricity
A water desalination and sewage treatment facility will be operated in Gaza directly from the Israeli electricity grid. Smotrich: 'We've lost our minds completely. With our own hands, we are rehabilitating Gaza.'
IDF:
Two soldiers killed in action in central Gaza
The IDF has cleared for publication the names of two additional soldiers killed in action in the central Gaza Strip region.
Blinken:
'We have yet to see Israel’s plans for post-war Gaza'
US Secretary of State says Washington told the Israelis to develop their own plans for Gazan reconstruction but "we’ve not seen enough of that".
Egypt does not agree to open the Rafah crossing
Senior Egyptian official says Egypt is adamant that the IDF must fully withdraw from the Palestinian Arab side of the Rafah crossing.
Kilometer-long tunnel destroyed, 100 terrorists eliminated
The 99th Division, the only reserve division operating in the Gaza Strip, has been fighting for the past few months in the area of the central Gaza Strip.
Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad fell in battle in southern Gaza
9 soldiers from the Itamar Yeshiva were wounded in a single incident in Gaza today.
Ben Gvir:
'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'
National Security Minister warns that a cessation of the war in Gaza or a political settlement without attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon would cause his party to leave the government.
Mortar post located inside Rafah tunnel shaft destroyed
IDF troops continue operational activity in the area of Shuja'iyya and Rafah.
After latest shutdown:
Workers start moving aid from US pier in Gaza
Humanitarian workers start moving tons of aid that piled up at the US-built pier off the Gaza coast, a day after it was shut down for the third time due to poor weather.
US officials:
'US has sent Israel thousands of bombs since October 7'
US officials tell Reuters the Biden administration has sent to Israel large numbers of munitions, including more than 10,000 2,000-pound bombs, since the start of the Gaza war.
For the third time:
US aid pier removed, may not be re-installed
Pier built by the US military to bring aid to Gaza removed for a third time due to weather. Officials say the US is considering not re-installing it unless aid begins flowing out.
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.
