Gaza Region

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.

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.

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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.