Gaza Region

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will operate wherever Hamas is - including southern Gaza'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says fuel entering Gaza is only for humanitarian needs and the IDF will monitor to ensure that is the case.

IDF finds mortar shells and weapons inside Gaza kindergarten

IDF troops locate dozens of mortar shells and weapons were hidden by Hamas in kindergarten and elementary school.

Watch:

IDF soldiers spot and eliminate terrorist with RPG

IDF forces used a drone to spot and direct fire against a group of armed terrorists.

South Africa:

Ruling party supports suspension of ties with Israel

African National Congress will support motion by leftist party to suspend ties with Israel until it agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza.

US officials:

Intercepted conversations show Hamas operating in Shifa Hospital

US officials tell CNN the US collected "solid" intelligence that Hamas was using Shifa Hospital as a command node.

Netanyahu to CBS:

'Trying to wipe out Hamas with minimal civilian casualties'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells CBS News’ Norah O'Donnell that a deal to secure the release of hostages is closer than before.

Terror tunnel entance uncovered at al-Shifah Hospital

IDF Spokesman says Yehudit Weiss was murdered in Gaza. 'We didn't reach her in time.'

Air Force chief:

'We've struck thousands of Hamas terrorists, we'll get them all'

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar says 'the face of Gaza will change, we will continue to hit them until we complete our mission: to destroy Hamas.'

Israel agreeable to international control of Gaza Strip

Israeli officials passed a message to the American government that Israel will agree to an international force governing Gaza.

Anti-Israel protesters swarm Canadian PM at Vancouver restaurant

Canadian Prime Minister escorted to safety as police broke up pro-Palestinian Arab protest outside restaurant where he was dining.

Two IDF officers fell in battle in northern Gaza

Captain Asaf Master, 22 and Captain Kfir Itzhak Franco, 22, fell in battle in northern Gaza, it has been cleared for publication.

Poll:

Most Americans blame Hamas for war, side with Israel

Fox News poll finds 66% of voters side with the Israelis and 22% support Palestinian Arabs.

Biden:

'War will end when Hamas can no longer murder Israelis'

US President says Hamas committing war crimes by operating underneath hospitals: Israel allowing medical staff to get out of harm's way.

Palestinian Authority:

We're ready to provide services to the Gaza Strip

PA cabinet leader claims that the PA bears responsibility for the residents of the Gaza Strip.

Oversight exposed:

Battalion trained to deal with infiltration did not get weapons

A battalion of reservists arrived in the south on October 7, but was delayed for 12 hours because no key to its armory could be found.

UN Security Council calls for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza

Resolution approved by a majority with 12-0, US abstains. Ambassador Erdan: The resolution is disconnected from reality.

Gantz: hospitals in Gaza - hosts of terror

Minister Benny Gantz emphasized: "There will be no cities of refuge, there will be no shelters."

Watch: IDF forces operate in al-Shifa hospital

IDF forces continue operation in part of al-Shifa hospital, which Hamas has used to hide its command and control center.

Gazan man:

'Why does Hamas hide in hospital, why don't they hide in hell?

Al Jazeera stops interview with man in a Gaza hospital as soon as he begins criticizing Hamas for using the hospital for military purposes.

Two IDF officers fell in Gaza, four soldiers seriously injured

IDF clears for publication names of two officers who fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Four other soldiers were seriously injured.

First time since the war:

Israel permits entry of fuel for UNRWA trucks

Humanitarian source says Israel has given approval for fuel to enter Gaza for UNRWA trucks. IDF: The trucks will be fueled at Rafah.

Israel operating against Hamas at Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit stresses the precise and targeted operation is targeting Hamas and not the civilians in Gaza.

Biden and Netanyahu discuss efforts to rescue hostages

White House says Biden spoke with Netanyahu regarding the latest developments in Israel and Gaza.

Netanyahu to Trudeau:

'Hamas, not Israel, is deliberately targeting civilians'

Netanyahu responds to Canadian Prime Minister: It is Hamas, not Israel, that should be held accountable for committing a double war crime.

Canadian PM blasts Israel:

'The killing of women, children and babies in Gaza must stop'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launches scathing attack on Israel: I urge the government of Israel to exercise maximum restraint.

Senior Israeli source:

'Progress made on deal to free hostages'

Senior Israeli political source tells ABC News a breakthrough on a deal could come in the next 48-72 hours.

'It's like visiting Auschwitz'

US lawmakers horrified by video of Hamas atrocities

House lawmakers from both parties left in shock and disbelief after seeing footage of Hamas atrocities committed on October 7.

13th Battalion reclaim IDF equipment in Gaza

Coming full circle: 13th Battalion forces in Gaza find equipment belonging to battalion soldiers, stolen on the day of the massacre

New footage of Gaza hospital where hostages were held released

New footage shows raid of the Rantisi children’s hospital in Gaza City by the Navy's Shayetet 13 commando unit and the 401st Armored Brigade

UN delays humanitarian zone to avoid aligning with Israel

The UN is refusing to support the humanitarian zone in the south of the Gaza Strip, to avoid being seen agreeing to Israeli demands.

I’m not signing Australian lawyers’ open letter concerning Gaza

A 9-page letter – including 89 footnotes – requesting Australia use its influence to secure a ceasefire in Gaza is missing basic facts.Op-ed

Two soldiers fell in battle, four seriously injured

Staff sergeant Roee Marom, 21, from Ra'anana, and Master sergeant (res.) Raz Abulafia, 27, from Rishpon, fell in northern Gaza.

White House clarifies Biden's comments on Gaza hospitals

White House explains Biden was not being critical of Israel, but rather of Hamas, when he said hospitals “must be protected” in Gaza.

IDF coordinates transfer of incubators to Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF initiates humanitarian effort to coordinate transfer of incubators from a hospital in Israel to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

PA returns tax funds to Israel over offset of Gaza funds

PA refuses to accept the money that Israel collects on its behalf following Cabinet decision to offset funds intended for the Gaza Strip.

'Hostages held here'

IDF reveals how Hamas turned hospital into terror base

Real Admiral Daniel Hagari delivers statement to media on terror infrastructure found at Rantisi Hospital.

Golani soldiers raise Israeli flag in Hamas parliament

Israeli soldiers capture symbol of Hamas rule over Gaza.

Terrorists shoot at IDF soldiers from Gaza hospital

RPGs and bullets fired by terrorists embedded among civilians at Al Quds Hospital in Gaza City.

'Lying through his teeth':

Dershowitz rips Obama over comments on Gaza

Professor Alan Dershowitz blasts former US President: He always had a deep hatred of Israel in his heart.

Two soldiers from Commando Brigade fell in northern Gaza

Major Isachar Natan, 28, and Staff Sergeant Itay Shoham, 21, fell in battles with Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza.

German Chancellor opposes 'immediate' ceasefire in Gaza

German Chancellor says a ceasefire would leave Hamas the possibility of recovering and obtaining new missiles.

Abbas' spokesman:

'The Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman says that Israeli attempts to separate Judea and Samaria from the Gaza Strip will fail.

British Defense Secretary:

'Israel is doing its best, sometimes civilians get hurt in wars'

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps backs Israel: Calling for a ceasefire is in effect saying ‘don't worry about those terrorists’.

Former deputy Mossad chief:

'There was an intelligence and operational failure'

Ehud Lavi, former deputy head of the Mossad, says: I trust the political echelon to make the right decisions regarding the hostages.

IDF opens, secures evacuation routes from north Gaza hospitals

IDF publishes recording of conversation with Shifa Hospital manager about opening of evacuation route for civilians and ambulances.

Herzog to BBC:

Mein Kampf found in children's room used as Hamas base

Israeli President tells British media Hamas terrorists motivated by same genocidal hatred of Jews as the Nazis.

Hamas terrorists fire at IDF troops evacuating Gaza civilians

IDF has begun battles against Hamas terrorists in the Al-Shati camp. Terrorists fire at troops who were evacuating civilians from a building

Biden Admin. demands Netanyahu clarify Gaza comments

US officials demand to know what PM means when he says Israel will have security control over Gaza after the war.

Iranian President:

'The only solution is Palestine from the river to the sea'

Iranian President calls for sanctions against Israel, says its army should be blacklisted as a terrorist organization.

Photos from the war:

IDF continues ground operation in Gaza

Photos from the field: The IDF continues its ground operations in the Gaza Strip.

'Gives Hamas a green light':

Israel blasts UNESCO's one-sided resolution on Gaza

Israel’s Foreign Ministry blasts UN’s cultural agency over resolution which was critical of Israel but failed to condemn Hamas.

Ben Gvir charges:

'I demanded the elimination of Hamas, Netanyahu excluded me'

National Security Minister says Netanyahu excluded him from Cabinet discussions because he demanded eliminations of Hamas leaders.

Iran's Foreign Minister warns:

'Expansion of Israel-Hamas war is inevitable'

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, threatens Israel for the second time since war started.

Netanyahu:

'The Gaza Strip will remain under the control of the IDF'

Prime Minister meets local council leaders of Gaza adjacent communities, assures them there will no longer be a threat from Gaza.

IDF captures key Hamas outposts in Gaza

IDF captures the Bader outpost, which is the main outpost of Hamas’ Al-Shati Refugee Camp Battalion, eliminates 150 terrorists.

IDF raids office of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's brother

IDF soldiers discover operation and calibration systems for anti-aircraft missiles in raid on Hamas military post.

Nukhba force leaders who took part in massacre eliminated

Commander of Hamas terrorists who attacked Kibbutz Zikim and Zikim base killed in Gaza.

Poll: 44% of Israelis want Israel to remain in control of Gaza

41% of Israelis want Gaza to be under international control, only 8% support putting Palestinian Authority back in control of Gaza.

Staff sergeant Gilad Rozenblit fell in battle in Gaza

Staff sergeant Gilad Rozenblit, 21, fell in battle in northern Gaza, it has been cleared for publication.

Biden:

'Humanitarian pauses are a step in the right direction'

US President welcomes Israel’s decision to allow daily four-hour “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza.