Gaza Region

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amit Bonzel and Alemnew Emanuel Feleke fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of two IDF soldiers who fell in Gaza. 413 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Report:

This is how Hamas lulled Israel into sense of calm

Washington Post report claims Hamas provided Israel with info on Islamic Jihad as it plotted its October 7 massacre.

Smotrich and Ben Gvir oppose

Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel to the Gaza Strip

Following US pressure, Political-Security Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel entering the Gaza Strip during the war.

Nahal Brigade troops find weapons in mosque, school

IDF finds more civilian buildings used by Hamas for terrorism during battles in Jabalya, swastikas found sprayed on walls.

Hostage’s mother:

'They shut me up because I wanted to support the cabinet'

Iris Chaim, mother of Yotam, held hostage in Gaza, disapproves of the conduct at war cabinet meeting in Herzliya.

One of largest weapons depots in Gaza found near medical clinic

Hundreds of rockets, launchers, long-range rockets, UAVs, and ready-to-use explosive devices found near a medical clinic and school in Gaza.

Emir of Qatar accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

Despite the accusations, Qatar recently brokered the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

US officials:

'Israel showing more willingness to discuss post-war plans'

President Biden's team has been pressing Israel since the early stages of the war to make a plan for what will happen in Gaza after it ends.

US officials:

'Current phase of Gaza ground operation could end by January'

Senior administration officials tell CNN they expect the current phase of Israel's ground operation in Gaza to last several weeks.

Gallant:

'We do not have the legitimacy to stop fighting'

Defense Minister at press conference with Netanyahu and Gantz: We are fully dedicated to bringing back all the hostages, with no exception.

What do the Palestinians Really Think of Hamas?

Arab Barometer, a research network, conducted a survey days before the Oct. 7 attack and presented interesting findings.

Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, who has been killed?

IDF, Shin Bet publish photograph of Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, video of Northern Brigade leader walking through tunnel.

IDF Chief of Staff:

3rd phase of ground operation against Hamas has begun

General Herzi Halevi says IDF forces encircling Khan Yunis, securing gains in northern Gaza.

60th day of the war:

"The strongest day of the IDF maneuver"

Thousands of IDF forces are operating since last night in the center of Khan Yunis at start of second phase of the ground maneuver in Gaza.

Columbia University cancels teach-in justifying Hamas massacre

Columbia University shuts down pro-Palestinian Arab student group's planned discussion that aimed to justify October 7 attack.

Three IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of three soldiers who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. Several other soldiers seriously injured.

After Gaza visit:

Red Cross president mentions hostages in passing

Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric releases video from Gaza, but mostly focuses on Gazans and not on hostages held by Hamas.

Report:

Israel weighing plan to flood Hamas tunnels

Wall Street Journal report: Israel has assembled pumps it could use to flood Hamas’ tunnels, but this could threaten Gaza's water supply.

Watch:

Fierce gun battles between IDF forces and Hamas terrorists

601st Battalion and 401st Brigade engage in firefights with Hamas terrorists. Sergeants Ben Zussman and Binyamin Yehoshua Needham killed.

Kfir Brigade operating in Gaza for 1st time ever

The Kfir Brigade, established in 2005, has located and destroyed 30 terror tunnel shafts since the beginning of the war.

Poll:

More than a third of Arabs support IDF activity in Gaza

About a third of the Arab public supports the goal of the war of toppling the rule of Hamas in Gaza.

Former Mossad chief:

'The attack against Hamas creates pressure to release hostages'

Yossi Cohen says the return to fighting will soon allow for further discussion on the release of hostages.

Report:

Red Cross president to visit Gaza

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross will visit the Gaza Strip, promote Red Cross visit to hostages held by Hamas.