Gaza Region

Dolls and recorded crying:

IDF soldiers discover advanced IED trap

Soldiers discovered an elaborate trap including children's backpacks, electronic surveillance, and IEDs.

IDF recovers body of hostage Elia Toledano

IDF announces it recovered the body of Elia Toledano, 28, who was kidnapped from the party in Re'im on October 7.

Report:

Harris wants Biden administration to be tougher on Israel

Politico report: Vice President Harris saying she wants the White House to show more concern publicly for the humanitarian damage in Gaza.

The persistent ‘two-state’ delusion

If the West wants a solution to the Middle East conflict, it must take a long look in the mirror. Opinion.

Herzog to AP:

'Now isn't the time to talk about a two-state solution'

President Herzog joins high-ranking Israeli officials to speak out against a two-state solution after the war in Gaza.

Gantz:

'We will have full security control in the Gaza Strip'

Minister Benny Gantz holds press conference and comments on how, in his eyes, the future in the Gaza Strip should look.

Biden:

'I want Israel to be focused on how to save civilian lives'

US President asked if he wants Israel to scale back or tone down its attacks on Gaza by the end of the year.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hamas terrorists won't be safe underground'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addresses new techniques of planting explosives in underground tunnels to catch terrorists hiding underground.

Watch:

Terrorists killed in underground tunnel

IDF forces detect and engage terrorists in one of Hamas's main tunnel networks.

Chief of Staff to soldiers:

'You are fighting so we can return to Nahal Oz and Kfar Aza'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Golani soldiers in Shejaiya, remarks interrupted by explosion from nearby battle.

Eight soldiers seriously wounded in Gaza

Eight soldiers suffered serious injuries today during engagements with Hamas. All were evacuated to hospital care.

Daniela Weiss:

'Now is the time to return to Gaza, Biden must not stop us'

Daniela Weiss, head of the Nachala organization, says that Israel must shut out outside pressures and focus on returning to the Gaza Strip.

Gallant to US NSA:

'Dismantling Hamas will take more than a few months'

Defense Minister meets US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as war in Gaza, attacks from Lebanon continue.

Fallen officer ordered attack:

'I waited for this for 9 years - time to settle the score'

IDF publishes recordings from commander of Regiment 13's radio message, before the attack on Hamas in which he was killed.

Chief of Staff:

'Commanders who fell in battle are an expression of our spirit'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi lights Hanukkah candles with injured IDF soldiers at Sheba Hospital: The actions you took are true heroism.

White House spokesperson:

'Israel is protecting civilians in ways even we wouldn't'

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby highlights some of the steps the IDF has taken to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza.

Tanzanian student was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Kibbutz Nahal Oz announces that Joshua Loitu Mollel was murdered on October 7 and his body is being held by Hamas.

Ten soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of 10 soldiers who fell in battles in the Gaza Strip. Four soldiers were seriously injured.

Netanyahu:

'I will not allow Israel to repeat the mistake of Oslo'

Netanyahu acknowledges there is disagreement with the US about how Gaza will be run after the war.

Biden on flooding of tunnels:

'There are assertions there are no hostages there'

President Biden asked about reports that the IDF has begun pumping water from the Mediterranean Sea into Hamas' tunnel network.

UN votes against Israel

Erdan: If you want a real ceasefire in Gaza, call Sinwar

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN presents General Assembly with the phone number of Hamas’ headquarters in Gaza ahead of vote on ceasefire.

Journalist on IDF duty:

'This is what we found in Gaza homes'

Journalist Roy Yanovsky, an IDF major fighting in Gaza, disclosed what soldiers are finding inside Gaza homes.

Netanyahu:

'The number of Oslo victims is the same as Oct. 7'

Netanyahu: The difference between Hamas and the PA is only that Hamas wants to destroy us here and now and the PA wants to do it in stages.

Reports:

Israel expressed willingness to discuss another hostage deal

Reports say Israel is more willing to discuss a new agreement that will include the women who were supposed to be released in previous deal.

MK Deri:

'When we achieve our goals - we will stay in Gaza'

Shas chairman: The Palestinian Authority is unable to control Judea and Samaria - it does not have the capabilities to control Gaza.

After serious injury in Gaza:

Master sergeant (res.) Tzvika Lavi succumbs to wounds

Tzvika Lavi, a reservist who was seriously injured about two weeks ago in the Gaza Strip, succumbs to his wounds.

Demanding return to Gaza

Festive candle lighting mid sea opposite Gaza

Daniella Weiss: "Today, more than ever, it is clear that Jewish communities in Gaza are no longer just a solution, but a necessity "

CoS and head of Shin Bet:

'We will topple Hamas, we will reach the hostages'

Chief of Staff: "We are intensifying achievements in northern Gaza, the south and into the ground."

Minister of Defense:

'Nearing breaking point in Gaza; surrender and be spared'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: "The fate of Yahya Sinwar and every senior commander is the same - surrender or die."

Gantz:

'We'll hold territories in Gaza for a long time'

Minister Benny Gantz says operation Gaza aims to dismantle Hamas' military apparatus so that it can never be rebuilt.

Netanyahu:

'First we'll win in the south, then we'll deal with the north'

PM tells Knesset committee the difference between Hamas and the PA is Hamas wants to destroy Israel now, the PA wants to do it in stages.

Nikki Haley:

'Hamas has already said they're going to do Oct. 7 again'

Republican presidential candidate on who should control Gaza: The Israeli border has to be safe and Gaza is no longer a bed for terrorists.

3 soldiers fell in battle, officer killed in military accident

Three soldiers killed in battle in Gaza against Hamas terrorists. Fourth soldier killed in a military accident.

US national security adviser to visit Israel

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan expected to meet senior government officials and discuss humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip.

UN General Assembly to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Diplomats say the UN General Assembly is likely to vote Tuesday on a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

Blinken:

'Houthis attacks are a threat to more than just Israel'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Houthis drone and missile launches against Israel endanger dozens of other countries.

Jewish-Gaza connection:

The Jewish aspect of the destroyed Great Mosque in Gaza

The Muslims attempted to erase every trace of Jewish features in Gaza over the generations.

IDF casualty report:

Swords of Iron: 1593 wounded, 40 in serious condition

IDF: 40 soldiers currently hospitalized in serious condition, 211 in moderate condition and 165 in mild condition.

Netanyahu to US:

'You can't support end of Hamas and call on us to end the war'

PM says during Cabinet meeting that the war with Hamas will continue until 'Gaza is never again a threat to Israel.'

Day 65:

IDF strikes 250 terrorist targets in Gaza

IDF forces destroy underground tunnel shafts, thwart attempts to attack soldiers.

MK Avigdor Liberman:

"Need to increase pressure on Hamas”

Chairman of Israel Beitenu, MK Avigdor Liberman, estimates that a war in the north is inevitable in light of Hezbollah's provocations.

Special Menorahs for soldiers in Gaza

Children of the communities evacuated from the southern and northern borders decorated 800 menorahs for IDF soldiers in Gaza.

Israeli officials:

War to rage at current intensity for 2 more months

Officials say Israel attempting to reach more deals to free more hostages, war will not be ended with a ceasefire.

Smotrich:

'Not a single shekel will go to Gaza'

PA reportedly plans to bypass, with the help of Norway, Minister Smotrich's decision to delay transfer of funds to Gaza.

US envoy:

'We do not support calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza'

US indicates it is against a Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to be voted upon on Friday.

Report:

US gave Israel until the end of 2023 to finish Gaza operation

Officials claim the Biden administration has given Israel until the end of the year to wrap up its war on Hamas.

Special footage:

Close-quarters combat in the heart of Shuja'iyya, Gaza

IDF troops encounter Hamas terrorist cell within a school compound, eliminate the terrorists.

Two soldiers injured during operation to rescue hostages in Gaza

Two IDF soldiers injured during operation to rescue hostages. Numerous terrorists eliminated, but there were no hostages in the building.

Terror tunnel, weapons found in Al-Azhar University in Gaza

Terror tunnel running from university yard to a school 1 kilometer was uncovered along with weapons, explosives, and rockets.

450 Hamas targets struck in Gaza over last day

IDF continues military operation in Khan Yunis on 63rd day of the war.

Blinken:

'There's a gap between Israel's promises and its conduct'

Secretary of State claims there is a gap between Israel's intent to protect civilians in southern Gaza and the results on the ground.

UAE asks Security Council to vote on demand for Gaza ceasefire

United Arab Emirates seeks Friday vote on draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

White House official:

'We haven't given Israel a deadline to end the war'

White House national security aide Jon Finer: If the war ended now, Hamas would continue to pose a threat.

US official:

'Israel agreed to open Kerem Shalom border crossing'

US official says Israel has agreed to open Kerem Shalom crossing but only for screening of humanitarian aid delivered via Rafah crossing.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Hamas' refusal to release hostages led to end of ceasefire'

US President, in conversation with Netanyahu, stresses "critical need to protect civilians", White House says.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hanukkah symbolizes the bravery and victory of our people'

IDF Spokesman Hagari says IDF has lost 'some of its best' on 2-month anniversary of start of the war against Hamas.

Col. Richard Kemp:

IDF kills fewer civilians per combatant than most other armies

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan praises 2:1 civilian to combatant death ratio in Gaza compared to other wars.

A Jewish Sparta?

Why were we so unprepared for the Simchat Torah massacre? Because our public did not want to become a ‘Jewish’ version of Sparta. Op-ed.

Gaza's Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Terror tunnels, weapons found in and around civilian buildings

IDF uncovers more evidence of Hamas' use of civilian buildings for terrorist purposes as battles with terrorists continue.

Blinken:

'Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians'

Secretary of State praises Israel's efforts to make sure there are safe areas for civilians during its offensive in southern Gaza.