Gaza Region

IDF reducing firepower throughout Gaza Strip

A new report claims the IDF is minimizing firepower due to American and European pressure to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians.

IDF finds suicide belts sized for children in northern Gaza

IDF soldiers made the chilling discovery in a medical clinic that also held dozens of mortars and hundreds of grenades.

8 soldiers fall in battle in Gaza, 6 seriously injured

IDF clears for publication the names of eight fallen soldiers whose families have been notified. Six soldiers were seriously injured.

Ben Gvir:

'The hostage deal and the ceasefire cost us dead soldiers'

National Security Minister explains what is the red line that will make him resign from the government.

'The hostages are colder':

Tens of thousands rally to support hostages and their families

Tens of thousands arrive from all over the country to support the hostages and their families under the banner: "The hostages are colder".

White House:

'Biden and Netanyahu discussed importance of releasing hostages'

White House after Biden and Netanyahu conversation: They discussed Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to include its objectives and phasing.

Freed Hostage:

'I was a prize for them'

Moran Stela Yanai and Sapir Cohen, two women who were held captive by Hamas, recount details of their ordeals.

Hamas dissatisfied:

'Security Council resolution on Gaza is insufficient'

Hamas terrorist organization accuses US of working to empty Security Council resolution calling for Gaza truce of its essence.

Gallant:

'Sinwar will soon meet the barrels of our guns'

Defense Minister after daily situational assessment: We will go and deepen our activity and complete all our goals.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Security Council has not yet condemned the October 7 massacre'

Israel's UN Ambassador criticizes Security Council after vote on Gaza resolution.

K-9 Unit dog cameras:

This is how a Hamas tunnel network was destroyed

IDF troops conducted operational activity in Issa area of Gaza City, destroyed tunnel network and numerous Hamas headquarters.

UN Security Council calls for temporary truce in Gaza

After repeated delays, UN Security Council approves resolution calling for temporary truce to allow increased aid. US and Russia abstain.

IDF finds Hamas children's uniforms in Beit Hanoun

5th Brigade forces locate tunnel shafts in homes of Hamas operatives and one inside a school.

Rocket launchers used to attack Israel this week seized

IDF troops locate weapons storage facility containing large quantities of weapons, long-range rocket launchers in Juhor ad-Dik.

Nikki Haley:

'Pro-Hamas countries should take in Gazans'

Republican presidential candidate in TV interview: Where are the friends of Gaza? They should be the ones saving them.

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Commando fighters operating in Khan Yunis

Soldiers of the 98th Division have been operating in the Khan Yunis area, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.

Two soldiers fell in battles in Gaza, three seriously injured

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of two fallen soldiers whose families were notified.

John Kirby:

'Israel planning to transition to different phase of fighting'

White House spokesperson says Israel assured the US it plans to transition to "lower-intensity" fighting in Gaza.

US willing to support:

Security Council vote on Gaza aid delayed again

United States says it can now support the proposal after securing desired changes to its wording.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will continue to operate to enable return of hostages'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari sends warning to Hezbollah: We will continue to act to push Hezbollah away from the border.

New information on Hamas leader's physical health

New footage shows senior Hamas leader Mohammed Deif is alive and walking on his own, despite the weeks of fighting in Gaza.

Politicans knew about tunnel system for years, but did not act

Security officials claim that despite deliberations on the Hamas tunnels system, political officials refused to order an attack.

Due to Gaza war:

Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships from docking at its ports

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accuses Israel of ignoring basic humanitarian principles and violating international law in Gaza.

Three soldiers fell in Gaza, eight seriously injured

Sergeant Lavi Gihasi, Lieutenant Yaacov Elian and Lieutenant Omri Shwartz fell in battle in Gaza. Eight soldiers were seriously injured.

Macron:

'Fighting terrorism does not mean flattening Gaza'

French President again criticizes Israel's response to Hamas attack: Stop this response because it is not appropriate.

Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire postponed again

President Joe Biden says the United States is still working through whether to support the resolution.

US letter supports Israel:

'America must stand with Israel to eradicate Hamas'

Elected officials, national security and military experts sign letter calling for the US to stand by Israel as it fights Hamas.

Report:

Hamas rejected Israeli offer for hostage deal

Wall Street Journal report: The Israeli offer included a one-week ceasefire in exchange for dozens of hostages.

How the IAF wiped out much of Hamas' Aerial Unit

Hamas aerial detection system was hidden inside water heaters on the roofs of civilian houses in the Gaza Strip.

Bereaved mother to soldiers:

'I love and appreciate you. I have no anger'

Iris Haim, mother of hostage shot by IDF, tells soldiers: 'I love and appreciate you. I have no anger.'

Biden:

'Despite the burdens, Israel must minimize civilian deaths'

US President reiterates support for two-state solution: We are talking about a political future for the Palestinian people.

IDF:

'Our troops fired at Hamas spotters in Gaza church'

IDF publishes findings on incident in which two women were reportedly shot in Latin Church in Shejaya: We do not target civilians.

This is how an IDF soldier found Sinwar's bunker in Gaza

The house, one of Sinwar's four houses, was networked with 40 perimeter security cameras. Suspicious tiles led to a bunker.

Report:

Communications failure led to shooting of 3 hostages

Battalion which mistakenly killed 3 hostages had relieved another force, wasn't told of evidence of hostages' presence, according to report.

Yad Sarah

IDF soldiers recover Yad Sarah equipment from Gaza

IDF soldiers raided a Nukhba terrorist's home in Gaza and found equipment belonging to Yad Sarah looted during the October 7th attack.

162nd Division recovers bodies of 5 hostages and soldiers

IDF says about 1,000 terrorists have been killed during the battle in Jabaliya so far, 3,000 have been taken prisoner in Gaza.

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Shaldag special forces in terror tunnel in heart of Gaza

Shaldag Unit operates in Hamas tunnels in Gaza City, 1500 tunnel shafts and underground passages uncovered since the beginning of the war.

Stunning admission:

Gaza hospital director describes how Hamas uses hospitals

Ahmed Kahlot, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalya, details how Hamas had private ambulance and phones in his hospital.

"Settle Gaza"

Chabad rabbis’ message to Cabinet:

Senior Chabad rabbis in Israel send letter to War Cabinet, saying territories given to enemy during the Disengagement must be resettled.

South Africa warns:

Citizens fighting for Israel could face prosecution at home

South African government "gravely concerned" over reports that South African nationals have joined the IDF to fight in Gaza.

PA cabinet leader:

'Israel wants the PA to coexist with the occupation'

Mohammad Shtayyeh calls for temporary plan to end the "occupation" and recognize the "state of Palestine".

Security Council postpones vote on new ceasefire in Gaza

Prolonged negotiations lead UN Security Council to postpone vote on a UAE-proposed resolution that seeks a new ceasefire in Gaza.

2 IDF captains fall in Gaza

Captain Yarin Gahali killed in battle in southern Gaza, Captain Netanel Silberg killed in battle in northern Gaza.

Terrorist who took part in Oct. 7 massacre caught in Gaza school

Hamas terrorists captured during raid on school in the Rimal neighborhood where they had been holed up.

252nd Division conquers Beit Hanoun in Gaza

The operation included finding Hamas tunnels, killing terrorists, and destroying significant parts of Hamas's infrastructure in the area.

During Israel visit:

Austin to push Israel to define 'milestones' for Gaza war

Senior US defense official says Defense Secretary plans to press Israel on how to move through the different phases of its campaign in Gaza.

Four IDF soldiers fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

IDF clears for publication the names of four fallen soldiers whose families have been notified.

Father of shot hostage:

'This isn't an oversight, it's lawlessness'

Avi Shamriz, father of one of the hostages accidentally shot dead by IDF: They marched in broad daylight and the force slaughtered them.

Security Council to vote to demand aid access for Gaza

The vote will come days after the Security Council failed to pass resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

Ben Gvir on Gaza aid:

'Changing policy without Cabinet discussion is unacceptable'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir blasts decision to approve the entry of trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Two additional soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Eitan Naeh from Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu fell in battle in Gaza. Uriah Bayer, critically injured in another battle, died of his wounds.

Biden admin: PA to prepare local force in Gaza after the war

Biden also wants 87-year-old Abbas to inject "new blood" into the PA leadership.

MK Danny Danon presents proposal for the day after the war

MK Danny Danon, former Amb. to the UN, presents five-point plan for Gaza after the war, rejects Palestinian Authority as ruling body.

Hostage shot by IDF won't be recognized as fallen IDF soldier

Shamriz, kidnapped to Gaza and survived 70 days in captivity, was shot dead by IDF soldiers along with Yotam Haim and Samer Fuad al-Talalka.

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Gazans loot aid trucks at Rafah border crossing

New footage shows Gazans swarming trucks of humanitarian supplies only a short distance past the Rafah border crossing.

Tunnel tunnel shaft found in children's room in Gaza

IDF continues operations against Hamas in Shejaiya, rocket manufacturing site found near school.

Two reservists fell in battle in Gaza, five seriously injured

IDF clears for publication the names of two soldiers who fell in battle. Five others were seriously injured.

Tragedy in Gaza:

Three hostages mistakenly shot dead by Israeli troops

IDF soldiers mistakenly identify Israeli hostages Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz as a threat, shoot and kill them.

Cabinet approves:

Humanitarian aid to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing

Cabinet cites "urgent security need" to increase the number of aid trucks entering Gaza in approving the move.

Master sergeant (res.) Tomer Shlomo Myara fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication that Master sergeant (res.) Tomer Shlomo Myara, 28, from Netanya, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.