Gaza Region

Former IDF official:

We need at least two years in Gaza

Brig.-Gen. Amir Avivi, former IDF official, questions, 'The State of Israel cannot exit Gaza again. If there is another Disengagement, then what have we accomplished?'

Gantz warns:

'If we stop now - Hamas will regain control'

Minister Benny Gantz: The most urgent thing is the return of the hostages. This has precedence over any move in the fighting.

Netanyahu:

'Israel has no intention of occupying Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies in video statement: Israel is fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population, and we are doing so in full compliance with international law.

19 years later

Sign from Yarhi family home found in Netzarim

An officer in an elite unit fighting in Gaza noticed the sign of the Yarhi family’s house and contacted them. They were delighted to receive a sign of life from their former home in Netzarim.

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Weapons found in baby's crib in Gaza

One kilometer from the border with Israel, the 5th Brigade located and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in Khirbat Ikhza'a in the Gaza Strip.

Poll: 26% of Israeli Jews want Gush Katif rebuilt

New poll by JPPI shows: Just 5% of Jews in Israel are willing to see Palestinian Authority rule Gaza after war ends.

Red Cross:

'Our goal is to alleviate suffering on all sides'

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) responds to allegations it told families of Israeli hostages that they should think of the suffering of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza.

White House:

'US is not in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza'

National Security Spokesperson John Kirby clarifies Biden's comments, says ceasefire at this time would only benefit Hamas.

IDF Captain's last recording before being killed

About 30 minutes before he was killed in the explosion tragedy, Captain (res.) Ron Efrimi spoke about the tunnel that the team was about to blow up.

Investigation into deaths of 6 soldiers:

Tank fired and set off detonation system

Initial investigation finds that the explosion in Gaza killing 6 combat soldiers occurred when a tank fired and hit an electric pole

MK: 'Victory? Only with Jewish settlements'

Only with Jewish settlements in Gaza will our enemy feel defeated, MK Ohad Tal explains.

IDU holds special exercise in Gaza region

Working dogs and handlers trained for a variety of scenarios in sites simulating the wreckage of the October 7th massacre.

Four soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit clears for publication the names of four soldiers who fell in battle in Gaza.

The fifth time since October:

Blinken lands in Israel

Secretary of State expected to push Israeli officials on the need to do more to protect civilians in the Gaza Strip.

In captivity in Gaza with a six-year-old girl

The brave Daniel Aloni, who was kidnapped by Hamas to Gaza with her six-year-old daughter Emelia and was released after 49 days, in a first interview.

100 days of captivity:

Romi's mother is dedicated to rescuing her

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of the hostage Romi, speaks about how she is coping with the situation as she approaches 100 days since her daughter was abducted.

Binyamin volunteers armor IDF vehicles near Gaza

A group of volunteers heard that IDF vehicles were being damaged and set out to make a difference.

Fauda star Idan Amedi seriously wounded in Gaza

Israeli singer and actor seriously wounded in combat in Gaza today, taken to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital for treatment.

IDF:

Largest weapons-production facility yet found

In tunnel 30-meters deep under Bureij, soldiers find facility used for the manufacturing of long-range rockets, explosives and accuracy enhancers for Hamas's mortar shells, light weapons and UAVs.

During meeting with Blinken:

Jordan's King calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

King Abdullah II warns Secretary of State of "catastrophic consequences of the continuing war in Gaza”.

32 years later:

IDF soldier remembers father murdered in Gaza Strip

Avichay Shorshan's father was murdered in the Gaza Strip. 32 years later, he remembers his father in between attacks against Hamas.

IDF dismantles compound used to launch rockets at Ashkelon

As war against Hamas in Gaza continues, IDF locates source of rocket fire on Ashkelon last week in Beit Lahia.

Qatari PM:

'Elimination of Hamas leader makes talks difficult'

Qatari Prime Minister meets family members of six hostages in Doha, says killing of Saleh al-Arouri has made a new deal much more difficult.

Netanyahu:

'The war must not be stopped until we achieve all of the goals'

Prime Minister Netanyahu makes clear that Israel has no intention of stopping the war with Hamas.

Families of hostages arrive in Qatar

Families of six hostages being held by Hamas land in Qatar, will meet top officials.

Hamas terrorist tunnel located under Gaza hotel

IDF soldiers identify and destroy Hamas tunnel located underneath hotel. Dozens of terrorists eliminated.

IDF destroys buildings in 'High-Rise' neighborhood

The area is comprised of numerous large towers, making them essential vantage points for Hamas to launch missiles at IDF forces.

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How IDF eliminated attacking terror cell in Bureij

Multiple launching pads for rockets found during military operations in Khan Yunis.

State Department:

'We will have tough conversations about the day after the war'

State Department spokesperson confirms Blinken's latest Israel visit, says he will have tough conversations on the day after the war.

Gideon Levy:

'Palestinian prisoners get much worse conditions than hostages'

Outrageous: Left-wing journalist Gideon Levy criticizes Israel's conduct, refers to Ben Gvir as a "settler with a criminal record".

Gallant's plan for the 'day after' in Gaza revealed

Defense Minister presents plan in which local Gazans will rule Gaza along with multi-national force of US, EU, and moderate Arab states.

Mideast expert to Arutz Sheva:

'Post war Gaza must be ruled by local clans'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar says assassination of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri was necessary, praises suggestion to have local clans rule Gaza.

Islamic Jihad 'chief of staff of northern Gaza' killed

IDF, ISA announce killing of Mamdouh Lolo, one of Islamic Jihad's senior military leaders, in an airstrike.

Hamas calls for demonstrations for Gaza throughout the world

The terror organization has asked that the Arab, Muslim, and free communities of the world demonstrate in support of Gaza over the weekend.

Legal experts: No obligation to allow Gazans to return north

A group of legal experts has ruled that Israel is not obligated to allow the residents of northern Gaza to return to their homes.

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How Hamas educates the next generation in terrorism

IDF reveals evidence showing how Hamas, Islamic Jihad teach and train Gaza's children to hate and kill Israelis and Jews.

Despite US condemnation:

Smotrich encourages emigration from Gaza

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich continues to encourage emigration of Gaza's Arabs, despite condemnation from US administration.

Meiron Moshe Gersch from Petah Tikva fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication that Meiron Moshe Gersch, 21, who fought in the Yahalom unit, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Six US citizens still being held hostage in Gaza

Biden administration believes six US citizens are still being held hostage in Gaza, but has limited knowledge of their conditions.

'Irresponsible statements':

US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments

State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.

Gallant:

'We're not stopping, without victory we won't be able to live'

Defense Minister visits troops in Gaza, dismisses 'incorrect feeling' Israel is winding down war against Hamas based on troop deployments.

Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case

Israel plans to present its case at ICJ, aiming to dismiss South Africa's petition against it.

MK Tibi claims:

'Ben Gvir inciting to genocide'

MK Ahmad Tibi blasts National Security Minister for calling to encourage the migration of Gazan residents.

Military police investigating:

Soldier suspected of shooting detained terrorist

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza transferred to custody of a soldier who allegedly shot him dead.

Israel rejects Hamas proposal that includes withdrawal from Gaza

Senior Israeli official says Israel rejected a Hamas demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza in the first stage of a hostage release deal.

Report:

Is this the IDF's plan for the day after the war?

A tentative proposal would see Gaza split into multiple clan-based administrative areas, instead of being ruled by a single entity.

Sgt. Amichai Oster from Samaria killed in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Amichai Yisrael Yehoshua Oster (24) falls in battle in northern Gaza.

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Terrorist hides RPG under blanket to attack IDF forces

In footage captured from Gaza, a terrorist can be seen bragging about having destroyed 3 tanks after disguising himself as a civilian.

Proposal:

Former Palestinian Authority official to rule Gaza after war

International sources propose Salam Fayyad, former Palestinian Authority leader, rule Gaza following Israel-Hamas war.

IDF to release five brigades from operations in Gaza

The growing evaluation among the security forces is that the war in Gaza will continue well into 2024.

Wounded soldier's heroic story

'I saw the white light and told myself, go back'

Captain Kayam Buqra, severely wounded in Gaza, lost two friends in battle and was on the brink of death

Bodycam footage:

Rocket launchers found in school, community center

In raid on Hamas stronghold in Gaza, IDF forces find large quantities of weapons, grenades inside bedroom closet.

IDF finds, neutralizes explosives in Gaza kindergarten

Troops discover preschool on outskirts of Shati turned into a death trap by terrorists.

IDF soldiers in Gaza suspected infected with leishmania

Several cases of the disease, which is spread by insect bites, have been found in staging areas around Gaza.

IDF: War with Hamas won't completely eliminate rocket threat

IDF officials say even if Hamas is completely destroyed, individual actors will likely still be able to launch rockets at Israel from Gaza.

Smotrich:

'Not one shekel will go to Gaza'

Finance Minister says that, in his opinion, the State of Israel should fully control the Gaza Strip after the war.

Reports in Gaza:

Right-hand man of Hamas 'Engineer' eliminated

PA sources report that Abdel Fattah Ma'ali, right-hand man of Yahya Ayyash, was eliminated on in an air strike in the Gaza Strip.

Report:

Hamas willing to discuss new hostage release deal

Hamas reportedly no longer insists on ending the war as a condition for moving forward with new deal. Several proposals being discussed.

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Ambassador Erdan reads names of hostages at the UN

Israel’s UN Ambassador reads names of hostages during Security Council meeting: We are fighting for their release and you should be too.

South Africa urges ICJ to probe Israel for genocide

South Africa asks International Court of Justice probe Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza. Israel: We reject this blood libel with disgust.