Gaza Region

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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.”

Mile-long terror tunnel uncovered and destroyed in central Gaza

During raids in Sabra area, troops located rocket warheads and many weapons including rockets and an anti-aircraft missile launcher.

US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal

US submits new resolution to the UN Security Council expressing support for the hostage release and ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden last week.

Minister Amichai Chikli:

'We must continue the war and defeat Hamas'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: Ending the war while Hamas is still in power is impossible.

British shadow minister under threat by anti-Israel mob

Wes Streeting no longer travels on public transport after receiving death threats over his stance on Gaza, 'despite my vocal criticisms of Israel and consistent advocacy for an independent Palestinian state.'

30 terror targets struck over last day

Troops locate large quantities of weapons and eliminate armed terrorists in Rafah area.

Chile joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Chilean President Gabriel Boric accuses the IDF of using “indiscriminate and disproportional” force in Gaza.

David Cameron:

'Hamas must accept Biden's ceasefire deal'

British Foreign Secretary calls on Hamas to accept new ceasefire deal outlined by Biden: Let’s seize this moment and bring this conflict to an end.

Hamas:

'We view Biden's proposal positively'

Hamas responds to three-phase proposal presented by Biden, says it is ready to deal "positively and constructively" with any proposal based on a permanent ceasefire and complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

'It's time for this war to end'

Biden outlines three-phase Israeli proposal for Gaza ceasefire

US President urges Israelis to back latest proposal because "at this point, Hamas no longer is capable of carrying out another October 7."

US, Egypt and Israel to discuss Rafah crossing

White House to hold a trilateral meeting in Cairo next week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing, reports Axios.

Cleared for publication:

Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Adar Gavriel, 24, from Caesarea, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Yehonatan Elias, 20, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. One soldier was seriously injured.

IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found

After the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin, Yitzchak Gelernter, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hernandez were found in a tunnel in Jabaliya, the IDF destroyed the entrances to the tunnel.

Cleared for publication:

Two soldiers murdered in attack near Shechem

IDF also confirms that Staff sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in battle in Gaza. Three soldiers seriously injured.

Blinken:

'Israel must come up with a post-war plan for Gaza'

US Secretary of State warns that the absence of a post-war plan could trigger lawlessness, chaos and a comeback by Hamas.

'A huge blow to the town'

Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Sergeant Yedidia Azugi, 22, from the town of Revava in Samaria, was killed in battle in Gaza. He is survived by his parents, Dalia and Eliyahu, and five brothers and sisters.

Three Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Staff sergeant Amir Galilove, Staff sergeant Uri Bar Or, and Staff sergeant Ido Appel killed in battle in Gaza.

John Kirby:

'Israel's strike in Rafah didn't cross Biden's red line'

White House National Security Council spokesperson tells reporters Washington hasn't yet seen a major Israeli ground operation in Rafah.

Algeria circulates UN resolution calling for end to Rafah op.

The UN Security Council resolution demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and calls for the immediate release of all hostages taken during on Oct. 7.

US pier off Gaza breaks, sustains damage

Pentagon spokesperson says repairs to the damaged port will take more than a week.

Dua Lipa blasts Israel:

'Burning children alive can never be justified'

Pop star Dua Lipa accuses Israel of “genocide” in Gaza while calling for a ceasefire in the war against Hamas: The whole world is mobilizing to stop the Israeli genocide.

US official:

'Shrapnel from Israel's Rafah strike led to fuel tank fire'

US official: Israel told Biden administration that it used a precision munition to hit a target in Rafah, but shrapnel from the explosion ignited a fuel tank nearby and started a fire that engulfed a camp for Gazans who fled their homes.

Nation Building’s last stand in Gaza

Rafah isn’t just the last stand for Hamas, but for an entire foreign policy establishment. Op-ed.

AOC charges:

'Israeli strike in Rafah - an indefensible atrocity'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts Israel over IDF strike against senior Hamas terrorists in Rafah, calls on Biden to stop military aid shipments to Israel.

At Algeria's request:

UN Security Council to discuss Rafah strike

UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting to discuss IDF strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which Hamas claimed killed dozens.

Jabaliya:

Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Interrogation of an arrested terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives during the battles waged by the 460th Brigade Combat Team in Jabaliya.

Soldier seriously wounded in battle in northern Gaza

IDF soldier from the HaMarom Brigade was seriously wounded in battle with terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday.