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News and updates about Gaza Region

Brazil's FM:

'Israel trying to hide Gaza massacre'

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira accuses Israeli counterpart Israel Katz of “lying” amid tensions between the two countries.

'Israel trying to hide Gaza massacre'

440 UNRWA workers active members in Hamas military

9,500 of the 12,000 UNRWA employees have direct ties to Hamas – some are terrorists participating in active fighting against Israel.

440 UNRWA workers active members in Hamas military

Weapons found in building adjacent to UN school

Paratroopers Brigade soldiers located large quantities of weapons inside a building adjacent to a UN school in Khan Yunis. The school had been used as a humanitarian shelter for Gazan residents.

Weapons found in building adjacent to UN school

Bereaved Father:

'We were given a gift, to be able to say goodbye'

Eitan Morell, father of fallen soldier Maoz Morell, to Arutz Sheva: 'It gives me a small measure of comfort, even though I know it doesn't really make a difference, to know that he fell in battle. He was fighting. That does give me some comfort.'

'We were given a gift, to be able to say goodbye'

US official:

'We won't rush to vote on UNSC resolution on Gaza'

Senior US official says the Biden administration is not planning “to rush” passage of UN Security Council resolution that urges a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.

'We won't rush to vote on UNSC resolution on Gaza'

Except for Hungary

26 EU countries call for pause in Gaza war

The EU countries also reiterate their calls for Israel not to launch an assault on the Gaza city of Rafah.

26 EU countries call for pause in Gaza war

'Despicable and unfounded'

UN experts claim IDF troops raped Palestinian women

Israel’s UN mission denounces Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights which accused IDF soldiers of raping Palestinian Arab women and girls in detention.

UN experts claim IDF troops raped Palestinian women

US resolution:

Temporary Gaza ceasefire, opposition to Rafah op.

US proposes alternative draft Security Council resolution calling for temporary ceasefire and opposing Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.

Temporary Gaza ceasefire, opposition to Rafah op.

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IDF releases footage of Bibas family in Gaza

Video shows Shiri and her 4-year-old son Ariel and 9-month-old son Kfir in southern Gaza days after the massacre. Their current condition is unknown.

IDF releases footage of Bibas family in Gaza

Cleared for publication:

Staff sergeant Simon Shlomov fell in Gaza

Staff sergeant Simon Shlomov, 20, from Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday.

Staff sergeant Simon Shlomov fell in Gaza

Jordanian FM:

'Netanyahu determined to continue more killing'

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi blames Netanyahu for hostage release deal not having been agreed upon yet.

'Netanyahu determined to continue more killing'

Change of stance?

British Labour leader calls for Gaza ceasefire

Keir Starmer's aides insist his latest words do not amount to a change in position.

British Labour leader calls for Gaza ceasefire

Documented October 7

Injured 'journalist' to be treated in Qatar

Al Jazeera reporter Ismail Abu Omar will be flown to Qatar after being injured by Israeli drone strike in Gaza.

Injured 'journalist' to be treated in Qatar

Israeli security forces' request from Gaza residents

Gaza residents promised cash reward for providing information about Israeli hostages. Residents receive text messages saying: 'Don't hesitate. Contact us at this number.'

Israeli security forces' request from Gaza residents

UNRWA chief claims:

'Israel is aiming to destroy us'

UNRWA commissioner-general Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of aiming to “destroy” the organization.

'Israel is aiming to destroy us'

Gallant:

'Dozens of UNRWA workers assisted in Oct. 7 attack'

Defense Minister reveals to foreign reporters the identities and details of Hamas terrorists who were employed by UNRWA and who participated in the group’s massacre in Israel on October 7.

'Dozens of UNRWA workers assisted in Oct. 7 attack'

ICJ rejects request to prevent operation in Rafah

International Court of Justice rules on South Africa’s request to consider whether Israel operations in Rafah breach the orders the court handed down last month.

ICJ rejects request to prevent operation in Rafah

IDF:

'We did not target generators at hospital'

IDF helps repair broken generator at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, supplies food for infants and water to the hospital.

'We did not target generators at hospital'

At Khan Yunis hospital

IDF finds medications with names of hostages

IDF says the source of the medications and how they were used is currently under investigation.

IDF finds medications with names of hostages

Biden:

'There has to be a temporary ceasefire'

US President says he hopes Israel will not launch a land invasion of Rafah before a hostage release deal is reached.

'There has to be a temporary ceasefire'

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Terrorists identified by drone and eliminated

IAF strikes numerous Hamas targets throughout Gaza. 12 terrorists killed during battles in Khan Yunis.

Terrorists identified by drone and eliminated

A simple suggestion Biden can understand

There are a few Democrats who ever so slightly sense that things are upside down; that Israel is being treated by the Biden administration and the media as the oppressor and Hamas as the victim. Op-ed.

A simple suggestion Biden can understand

Sunak to Netanyahu:

'Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza'

British Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, expresses UK's concern on "potentially devastating humanitarian impact" of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.

'Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza'

UN chief:

'Hospitals must be kept free of combat'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the IDF’s operation in a Khan Yunis hospital which housed dozens of Hamas terrorists during the war.

'Hospitals must be kept free of combat'

Staff sergeant Noam Haba fell in southern Gaza

Staff sergeant Noam Haba, 20, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in southern Gaza. Several soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Staff sergeant Noam Haba fell in southern Gaza

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Working tirelessly to release all hostages'

US President tells Netanyahu that the situation of the hostages being held by Hamas is "appalling" and he is committed to secure their release.

'Working tirelessly to release all hostages'

For three days:

UN fails to collect humanitarian aid for Gaza

Head of COGAT: Hundreds of trucks of humanitarian aid are waiting to enter Gaza. The UN needs to scale up their operations.

UN fails to collect humanitarian aid for Gaza

'Day After' thoughts

Drastic steps are needed to make sure October 7th never happens again. Op-ed.

'Day After' thoughts

New Gaza

The inexorable conclusion that we tend to overlook is that we reside on this holy land adjacent to many people who wish to murder us in every which way they can conceive and whose lives are dedicated, it seems, to contriving new ways to murder Jews. Op-ed.

New Gaza

IDF:

'Hostages were held in Nasser Hospital'

IDF carrying out 'precise operation' in Gaza's Nasser Hospital, following intelligence that hostages were held there. 'Terrorists likely hiding behind injured civilians there, right now,' spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

'Hostages were held in Nasser Hospital'

Irish PM on the attack:

'Israel has become blinded by rage'

Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar launches tirade against Israel over planned Rafah operation: They're not listening to any country in the world.

'Israel has become blinded by rage'

State Department:

US reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel

State Department spokesman says US reviewing reports that Israel harmed civilians in Gaza, under guidelines aimed at ensuring countries receiving US arms conduct military operations in line with humanitarian law.

US reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel

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Eric Adams' 4 words for anti-Israel protestors

Pro-Palestine protester confronts Eric Adams, NYC Mayor, accusing him of being 'complicit in the genocide of Palestinian children.' Listen to his reply.

Eric Adams' 4 words for anti-Israel protestors

New details on battle in which three soldiers killed

During activity, an explosive device was detonated in a booby-trapped building, killing the commander of the 630th Battalion, Lt. Col. (res.) Netanel Elkobi, and two other soldiers.

New details on battle in which three soldiers killed

How did former PM's desk end up in Gaza?

Reserve soldier shocked to find desk with inscription saying it belonged to late Israeli Prime Minister in Khan Yunis home.

How did former PM's desk end up in Gaza?

Three reservists fell in battle in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit clears for publication that Lt. Col. (res.) Netanel Yaacov Elkouby, Capt. (res.) Yair Cohen and Sergeant first class (res.) Ziv Chen were killed in battle in Gaza.

Three reservists fell in battle in Gaza

EU top diplomat suggests:

'Limit arms exports to Israel over Gaza'

Josep Borrell cites Biden's comments on Israeli response in Gaza, urges Israel's allies to stop sending it weapons.

'Limit arms exports to Israel over Gaza'

US demands:

Increase entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza

US administration demands that Israel allow many points of entry for humanitarian aid into the Strip in the event of an operation in Rafah.

Increase entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza

After anti-Israel rant:

UK Labour Party withdraws support for candidate

Labour Party withdraws support for candidate Azhar Ali after he suggested Israel relaxed its security in run up to the October 7 attack by Hamas to provide grounds to invade Gaza.

UK Labour Party withdraws support for candidate

Biden:

'US working on Gaza truce of at least six weeks'

US President says the key elements of a hostage release deal are on the table: Gaps remain, but I’ve encouraged Israeli leaders to keep working to achieve the deal.

'US working on Gaza truce of at least six weeks'

Jordan's King takes part in airdrop of aid to Gaza

Jordan's King Abdullah participated in an airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza last week, before leaving on a trip overseas.

Jordan's King takes part in airdrop of aid to Gaza

Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant first class Adi Eldor and Sergeant first class (res.) Alon Kleinman fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Photos:

IDF's activities in Gaza and in the north

IDF soldiers continue to operate in the Gaza Strip and the northern border. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit presents a photo album of the activities in both areas.

IDF's activities in Gaza and in the north

In dramatic operation:

Israeli troops free two hostages from captivity

Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Louis Har (70), kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on October 7, freed in joint IDF, Israel Security Agency and Israel Police operation in Rafah.

Israeli troops free two hostages from captivity

20 terrorists arrested inside Gaza hospital

Israeli forces captured a group of terrorists hiding in the al-Amal hospital without needing to open fire.

20 terrorists arrested inside Gaza hospital

Khan Yunis:

Aircraft eliminated terrorists loading weapons

Three terrorists were spotted leaving the house of a Hamas operative and loading weapons onto a motorcycle. IDF forces directed an aircraft that eliminated them.

Aircraft eliminated terrorists loading weapons

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IAF strikes terrorists who fired missile at soldiers

In central Gaza, IDF soldiers direct aircraft to strike terrorists who fired anti-tank missile at them.

IAF strikes terrorists who fired missile at soldiers

Netanyahu to ABC News:

'Israel making detailed evacuation plan for Rafah'

PM says in interview with George Stephanopoulos that 'victory is within reach' as Israel prepares to engage Hamas battalions in Rafah while attempting to limit civilian casualties.

'Israel making detailed evacuation plan for Rafah'

Erdan to UNRWA chief:

'Take responsibility and resign today!'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN fires back after UNRWA Commissioner-General claims the UN agency “did not know” there were Hamas terrorist tunnels under its Gaza headquarters.

'Take responsibility and resign today!'

No proof provided

Hamas tells Qatar hostages received medications

France is pressuring the Qataris to provide proof that the hostages received the medications transferred to Gaza last month.

Hamas tells Qatar hostages received medications

White House confirms:

'Biden was referring to Israel’s conduct in Gaza'

White House press secretary clarifies that President Biden was referring to Israel’s military operation when he described the response in Gaza as “over the top”.

'Biden was referring to Israel’s conduct in Gaza'

Biden:

'Israel’s response in Gaza is over the top'

Biden tells reporters he is working to bring about a lasting pause in the fighting in Gaza: Lots of innocent people are in trouble and dying. And it's got to stop.

'Israel’s response in Gaza is over the top'

Minneapolis calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Minneapolis City Council overrides mayoral veto, approves resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US military funding to Israel.

Minneapolis calls for ceasefire in Gaza

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UN chief insists no double standards on Israel

Channel 12 News correspondent presses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on his criticism of Israel, to which he replies: Even when there are human shields, there is an obligation to protect civilians.

UN chief insists no double standards on Israel

US intelligence:

'Israel not close to eliminating Hamas'

New York Times reports that US officials have raised doubts about whether the destruction or elimination of Hamas is a realistic objective.

'Israel not close to eliminating Hamas'

Rabbi in the reserves:

'This is what Gazan hatred for Israel looks like'

Rabbi S.Y. Levy shares materials found in Gaza during 4 months of combat. 'The desire is not better conditions - but that Israel not exist.'

'This is what Gazan hatred for Israel looks like'

Khan Yunis:

Terrorists eliminated in face-to-face firefights

During operations in Gaza, Soldiers raid terrorist infrastructure and locate weapons, mortars, combat equipment, means for underground warfare, long-range missiles and RPG missiles.

Terrorists eliminated in face-to-face firefights

Haredi MK:

'No such thing as gov't unconnected to the war'

MK Gafni berates colleague Min. Goldknopf: 'I also don't think we need to settle in Gaza.'

'No such thing as gov't unconnected to the war'

Putin:

'Russia working to free hostages held by Hamas'

Russian President meets leaders of local Jewish community, says Moscow achieved "specific results" in efforts to free hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Russia working to free hostages held by Hamas'

Proposal:

Gaza aid will be shipped from Cyprus

US military team arrived in Israel with the goal of creating a mechanism that would bypass Hamas and allow humanitarian aid to reach Gazan civilians.

Gaza aid will be shipped from Cyprus