Gaza Region

Abbas:

'Gaza an inseparable part of the State of Palestine'

PA chairman urges the Biden administration to allow humanitarian aid, food and medicine to enter the Gaza Strip and to provide water, electricity and fuel.

Former Minister Shaked:

'We have a one-time opportunity to abolish UNRWA'

Ayelet Shaked: We must have a perimeter, which will be like a safe zone that no one can enter and our villages will not be a few meters from Hamas troops.

Dozens of terrorists killed in Khan Yunis battles

IDF troops from the Paratroopers Brigade killed dozens of terrorists in Khan Yunis over the past 24 hours.

Soldier dies after contracting fungal infection

Experimental drug brought from Ireland fails to stabilize condition of Hanan Drori, who contracted a serious infection after being seriously wounded in an RPG attack in Gaza 2 months ago.

Let the refugees go!

Gaza has a long coast line. A Gaza refugee boat rescue could be mobilized to allow civilians, if they so choose, to board and receive financial help to resettle in other places. This is not unprecedented, it is quite common. Op-ed.

Report:

Hamas stole aid trucks in Gaza to use for transport

Terror group seizes trucks delivering humanitarian aid, converts vehicles into transportation for ammunition. Gunmen found in one such truck.

In 1 room, a UN vest, in the next, a submachine gun

IDF releases footage of Egoz Unit's battles in Khan Yunis, where soldiers found UN, UNRWA, and humanitarian supplies in building used by terrorists during battle.

Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Gaza war

The US Secretary of State is on a trip to the Middle East which will include a stop in Israel.

COGAT to French MP:

'Israel does not limit humanitarian aid to Gaza'

After left-wing French MP Thomas Portes claims trucks at Rafah Crossing prove Israel is allowing thousands of Gazans to die of hunger, COGAT notes those trucks are not blocked by Israel but waiting for organizations to receive them in Gaza.

Watch:

Terrorist with grenade, knife shot at close range

IDF releases footage from Khan Yunis showing soldiers' response to terrorist who threw a grenade at them and ran at them with a knife.

Egypt warns:

Gazan refugees in Sinai will end peace agreement

Egypt worries no country will accept large numbers of Gazan refugees, turning them into an 'Egyptian problem,' source says.

The 'most dangerous terrorist'

Hamas to demand the release of Ibrahim Hamed

One of the terrorists that Hamas will demand is Ibrahim Hamed, defined as one of the most dangerous terrorists, serving 54 life sentences in an Israeli jail.

IDF raids building used by Khan Yunis Brigade head

AK-47s found in building used by Hamas commander to direct terrorist group's war against Israel.

Israel, Egypt, weigh moving Rafah Crossing

Israel and Egypt discuss moving Rafah Crossing to where Egypt, Gaza, and Israel borders meet, near Kerem Shalom.

Hamas official:

'We will respond very soon to hostage deal proposal'

Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders stress that any agreement in Gaza must lead the withdrawal of the IDF.

118 days later:

Israel Dog Unit continues search for Oct. 7 victims

Searches are still underway to determine the fate of the October 7th massacre victims.

MK Haskel to Arutz Sheva:

'Sanctions against UNRWA must become permanent'

MK Sharren Haskel calls on the countries of the world to make their withholding of funds for the UNRWA permanent and lead to the organization being dissolved forever.

My dream of Gaza

The founding father of the Jewish State told us that if you will it, it is no longer a dream. That means that it was a dream in the first place. Op-ed.

UNRWA warns:

'We will be forced to shut down by end of February'

UNRWA Commissioner-General says the agency will most likely be forced to shut down its operations if international funding does not resume.

Algeria's UNSC resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire

Algeria shared the draft with the 15-member council on Wednesday, but it is unclear when or if the resolution will be put to a vote.

Senior Israeli official:

'Chances of a hostage deal are no more than 50/50'

Senior Israeli official urges caution on the prospects of a hostage release deal being reached with Hamas.

Smotrich reveals to Arutz Sheva:

'Aid to Gaza will change. We won't strengthen Hamas'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke to Arutz Sheva about changes to be made in the humanitarian aid to Gaza and the price that Israel is ready to pay to continue this war until the end so that its citizens can return home safely.

'Gaza Strip will flourish as center of Jewish life'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf promises to support government in resettling Gush Katif: 'War was forced upon us, I'll support correcting terrible injustice.'

South Africa’s Foreign Minister:

'Countries obliged to stop Israel's actions in Gaza'

South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Naledi Pandor, calls on all states to stop funding and facilitating Israel's military actions in Gaza in wake of ICJ ruling.

By one vote:

Chicago calls for Gaza ceasefire

The measure came down to one single vote, that of Mayor Brandon Johnson's.

Gantz and Eisenkot's surprising proposal

The two ministers proposed in closed discussions in recent days to limit the transfer of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

UN organizations warn:

'Catastrophe if UNRWA funding not restored'

In joint statement, array of UN organizations urge key donor countries to resume funding for UNRWA.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Stop trucks to Gaza – it’s harming national unity'

National Security Minister called the Prime Minister and demanded to stop sending humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza and to schedule a further Cabinet discussion on the issue.

Otzma Yehudit Minister:

'Resettling Gush Katif - not at all costs'

Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu explained his plan for distributing aid in Gaza: 'Whoever wants to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinians must do it under the IDF’s supervision.'

Israel's plan for a military government in Gaza

One of the plans for the day after the war would see a temporary Israeli military civil administration of Gaza gradually hand the area over to a new Palestinian state.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We arrested terrorists in a tunnel'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF's 162nd Division operated on terror targets in Al-Shati in a surprise operation.

White House spokesman:

'Israel is relying less on its Air Force in Gaza'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby comments on tensions between Netanyahu and Biden: They don't always agree on everything but they have the kind of relationship where they can be frank and honest.

The IDF's birthday message to Hamas leader

The IDF's Arabic spokesman published a 'birthday card' denouncing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on his 62nd birthday.

Officer apologizes when leaving Gaza

'We failed, we didn’t get there fast enough'

The 55th Brigade left Khan Yunis last night after 55 days of fighting. The 71st Battalion, the first reserve battalion to arrive in Kfar Aza on the day of the Hamas attack, went to the kibbutz for an emotional ceremony.

Brother of hostage in Gaza:

‘Strongly object sending aid to Hamas’

Elkana Libman, brother of Elyakim who was taken hostage in Gaza, at the Knesset education committee: “The only way to bring my brother home is to defeat Hamas.”

Oldest MAG shooter in the IDF:

'I feel sorry for the terrorists that try fight me'

Yossi Elmaliah, 60, left Gaza yesterday: 'As long as I can carry my MAG, I will continue giving all I can to the country.'

Tzvi Hendel to Arutz Sheva:

'Solution to Gaza is to rebuild Jewish communities'

Former head of the Gaza Coast Council, Tzvi Hendel, supports the re-establishment of Jewish communities in Gaza, but estimates that this will not happen in the near future, due to a lack of public consensus.

What would G-d want for post-war Gaza?

Why would a logical person ever want to give what is precious to him and was given to him by G-d over to someone who wants him murdered?

Report:

Soldiers not permitted to open fire on Gaza border

IDF's rules of engagement do not make it possible to enforce new security zone that was announced at the beginning of the war.

Bennett on Al Arabiya:

'We destroy terrorist bases threatening our people'

Former Prime Minister when asked why Israel exposes Gazan civilians to its strikes: When someone fires upon your family and hides in a house, that home becomes a terrorist base.

Pelosi condemned by Muslims for Gaza ceasefire claim

US Muslim group condemns Pelosi for saying Gaza ceasefire protests have Russia link; Pelosi: "Some of these protesters are spontaneous, and organic, and sincere. Some I think are connected to Russia, their “financing should be investigated."

Minister of Defense:

Terrorists surrender and give sensitive information

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke to reserve soldiers in the 11th Brigade: 'We will not end this war with points; only with a knockout'

Watch:

Combat and rescuing injured soldiers under fire

'Throw another grenade, be ready for rescue': the combat team of a paratrooper patrol unit encountered terrorists, and rescued soldiers and wounded under fire.

Reservist suspended for protest using IDF vehicles

A reservist has been suspended from duty for half a year for displaying protest signs on IDF vehicles leaving Gaza.

UN Humanitarian Chief:

'Now is not the time to let the people of Gaza down'

UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths urges countries to reconsider their decision to cut funding to UNRWA.

Report:

Deal that would halt Gaza war for two months close

New York Times report: American-led negotiators are edging closer to an agreement in which Israel would suspend Gaza war for about two months in exchange for release of hostages.

Two children cross into Gaza, holding Israeli flags

Two Israeli children crossed into Gaza near Jabalya, IDF forces brought them back into Israel.

Sky News apologizes

UK presenter compares Gaza migration to Holocaust

Sky News issues apology after its presenter compared MK Danon's suggestion of voluntary migration of Gazans to the treatment of Jews in the Holocaust.

Psychological terror:

Hamas releases video of three female hostages

Hamas releases propaganda video showing three women in captivity: Karina Ariev, 19, Doron Steinbrecher, 33, and Daniela Gilboa, 19.

Gaza war

US, Israel set up channel on civilian casualties

Reuters report: The United States has created a channel with Israel to discuss concerns over incidents in Gaza in which civilians were killed or injured.

Gallant to soldiers:

'Hamas is collapsing into the tunnels it dug'

Defense Minister: The places that were safe for Hamas have become a trap. In the last two days, over 100 terrorists were arrested or turned themselves in.

Haredi minister:

Jewish settlement in Gaza? 'I won't oppose it'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf won't rule out Jewish settlement in Gaza, urges Israelis to back the government during wartime.

US Opposes:

Israel building 1km buffer along Gaza border

US officials have condemned Israel's effort to clear everything within a kilometer of the Gaza border, saying that it is an indication of an attempt to displace Palestinians and seize Gazan land permanently.

"Choose life, and fight for it"

Something of priceless value is emerging on the battlefields of Gaza. Opinion.

Report: Hamas' leader avoiding IDF

A new report shows some of the ways that senior Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is still alive despite Israel actively hunting him.

US 'gravely concerned'

Israel blamed for strike on UNRWA facility in Gaza

IDF investigation rules out an Israeli aerial or artillery strike hit an UNRWA facility in Khan Yunis. US: We will continue to seek further information.

'A local Mukhtar Will Rule'

MK Moshe Saada's plan for the day after the war

MK Saada, Likud, proposed an outline plan for civil rule in Gaza the day after the war. 'There will be no central government. They don't deserve it.'

Yesh Atid MK to Arutz Sheva:

'We need to continue fighting with all our might'

MK Moshe (Kinley) Tur-Paz comments on the importance of the operation in Gaza that claimed the lives of 21 soldiers, calls for unity among Israelis.

Push for Gaza ceasefire

British Foreign Secretary to visit Israel

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron expected to advocate for a pathway out of the war during visit to Israel on Wednesday.

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner:

'The world ignores what happened on October 7'

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, founder of Shurat HaDin: The world has to wake up and the only way to wake up the world is to bring the terrorists to justice, both internally but also outside.