Gaza Region

Report:

Israel preparing to reopen Rafah crossing after US pressure

Kan 11 News reports that Israel is preparing for a possible reopening of the Rafah crossing after Netanyahu’s US visit.

Abbas:

'No one will prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state'

Palestinian Authority chairman marks 61 years since Fatah’s “revolution” and declares: Gaza will return to PA control; no Palestinian state will be established without it.

Israel to suspend permits for aid groups over Gaza regulations

Israel said it will revoke permits for more than two dozen humanitarian groups in Gaza, 'measures which are necessary to prevent the exploitation of humanitarian aid.'

MK Tali Gottlieb:

'Calm in Gaza is an illusion'

MK Tali Gottlieb said that an attack on Iran was assured, but that public opinion could not be allowed to play a role in deciding the timing.

Princeton course on Gaza 'genocide' draws sharp criticism

Princeton course claiming “genocide in Gaza” and comparing it to the Holocaust draws condemnation from Rep. Tom Kean and Jewish groups citing antisemitism concerns.

Pollard to Arutz Sheva:

Polls are wrong, Israelis want to return to Gaza

In an Arutz Sheva interview at the Knesset, Jonathan Pollard says Israelis favor resettling Gaza, urging decisive leadership and an Israel-first policy on security.

Hamas demands Palestinian Arab committee to govern Gaza

A senior Hamas official says the terror organization has asked the US administration to pressure the prime minister to implement all clauses of the ceasefire agreement.

'They told me my wife was dead'

Elkana Bohbot’s testimony of atrocities in captivity

Former hostage Elkana Bohbot reveals the severe abuse he endured, including humiliation, curses, and the terrorists’ repeated wishes for the death of his young son.

Knesset lobby pushes plan for 'Garinei Nachal' in northern Gaza

Knesset lobby and Nachala launch efforts to establish military youth movements in northern Gaza, with soldiers and bereaved families declaring readiness to begin new communities amid growing political momentum.

Secret Israeli mission in Gaza

Palestinian sources say that Israel carried out a secret operation in Gaza to "kidnap" an operative of the military wing of the Islamic Jihad, who has information on the location of Ran Gvili's body.

Jonathan Pollard:

'The country was abandoned on October 7th just as I was'

Jonathan Pollard took part in a caucus meeting on renewing Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip and said, 'What was seized in blood must remain in our hands forever.'

Deploying Turks in Gaza risks catastrophic conflict

President Trump is not on the same page as we are when it comes to Turkey in general and Erdoğan in particular. Opinion.

Face of terror in Gaza

Mortar shells found hidden in children's blankets

The Northern Gaza Brigade destroyed terrorist infrastructure in the northern Gaza Strip, eliminated terrorists and located hidden weapons.

The vacuum

There is a strategic and political vacuum in Gaza. We should fill it now, before it is too late once again and we revert to the same failed policies of the last seventy years. Opinion.

Belgium joins South Africa in ICJ genocide case against Israel

Belgium files a declaration of intervention to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

On Israel border

Egypt advancing deployment of advanced weaponry

Egyptian sources say that Cairo is waiting for the upcoming meeting between Trump and Netanyahu, hoping for heavy pressure to be applied on Israel to promote security calm in the Gaza Strip.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Winter:

'Israel seeks peace, Palestinians seek our destruction'

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter warned at the Jabotinsky Conference that Israel misreads Palestinian intentions, arguing that talk of a “day after” in Gaza fueled false hopes, calling for decisive action and a clear rejection of a Palestinian state.

'No settlements in Gaza

Defense Minister walks back comments on Gaza communities

Defense Minister Israel Katz walks back statement that Israel will establish youth communities based on the IDF in Gaza.

Smotrich:

'Dismantle PA, apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister Smotrich urges the Prime Minister to demand Gaza's full demilitarization from President Trump, calls the Palestinian Authority a mistake that must be dismantled.

After 6 months:

Families of fallen IDF soldiers still have no answers

Six months after APC attack that killed IDF soldiers, families have yet to receive full investigation findings. Citing post-10/7 backlogs, IDF has delayed a response, leaving relatives angry: 'We gave them a living child - and they are silent.'

Gaza ceasefire talks

Turkey hosts Hamas delegation in Istanbul

Turkey’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin meets Hamas officials in Istanbul to discuss Gaza ceasefire compliance and next steps in the Gaza Peace Plan.

Trump's plan for Gaza: 'New Rafah' and skyscrapers

Trump administration presents plan for rebuilding Gaza, starting in southern Gaza and working northwards, to the tune of $112.1 billion.

Rubio:

'No peace if Hamas retains the ability to attack Israel'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Hamas must fully disarm to ensure peace, as Washington seeks partners for Gaza stabilization and urges Lebanese control over Hezbollah.

'Blatant and biased':

COGAT rejects IPC report, says Gaza not facing famine

COGAT rejects IPC report, calling it, 'A blatant, biased, and deliberate disregard for the volumes of food that entered during the ceasefire - the distorted conclusions were written in advance.'

Former IDF commander:

'Preemptive strikes will prevent future threats'

Former IDF Major General Noam Tibon criticizes the government for allowing Iran and Hezbollah to strengthen without decisive military and political follow‑through.

Report:

This is how the Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas officer in Gaza

Israeli intelligence officer supplied assassins with pistols, miniature cameras, and information on the target’s movements.

Trump:

US 'looking into' whether Israel breached Gaza ceasefire

Trump says the US is reviewing whether Israel broke the Gaza ceasefire with a strike that killed Hamas’s second-in-command Ra’ad Sa’ad, rejects reports of tension with Netanyahu.

Watch:

How Hamas is rushing to rebuild the Gaza Strip

Footage from Gaza shows that Hamas is not waiting and is rushing ahead with reconstruction and rehabilitation of both Gaza and their forces.

Mysterious assassination in Gaza

Hamas officially announced that Ahmad Zamzam, an officer in the organization’s Interior Ministry, was killed this morning by gunfire in Gaza. Israel denies responsibility.

Negligence:

Family raises new claims over battalion commander’s conduct

Family of Yotam Haim, killed with another two hostages by friendly fire in Gaza renews criticism of the battalion commander involved in the fatal incident and calls on the IDF chief to block his promotion.

Israel hands mediators names, maps to locate Ran Gvili

Israel gives mediators names of Islamic Jihad terrorists and maps to locate Ran Gvili, stressing no progress in talks or deal will occur until his return.

Trump:

'Mideast peace achieved after strikes on Iran’s nuclear program'

US President says peace in the Middle East was made possible by US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, adds 59 nations support stability efforts in Gaza and beyond.

Spain’s PM to Abbas:

'Gaza devastation is genocide, accountability needed'

Spain’s PM Sanchez tells PA chairman Abbas in Madrid that Gaza’s devastation demands accountability, reaffirming Spain’s support for a two-state solution and recognition of “Palestine”.

Trump:

'I will announce members of Gaza Board of Peace in early 2026'

Trump says Gaza’s UN-backed “Board of Peace” will be unveiled in early 2026, calling it “legendary”.

Activist reveals:

Hamas hid baby formula to fuel Gaza famine narrative

Activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib accuses Hamas of hiding tons of baby formula in Gaza warehouses to worsen starvation and advance its famine narrative against Israel.

Hamas: No country will agree to disarm Gaza

A senior Hamas official says that “the weapons of Hamas and other Palestinian organizations will be part of the arsenal of the Palestinian state after its establishment.”

Same teachers, same ttextbooks:

Let's get real about Gaza stabilization

UNICEF is allowing the Jihadi curriculum to continue. We have learned from Our Gaza crew that the children n Gaza will be taught by the same teachers as before. Opinion.

Capt Daniel Peretz's weapon found in booby-trapped Gaza complex

IDF troops located in Gaza the weapon of Captain Daniel Peretz, who was killed on 10/7 & whose body was returned from Hamas captivity about a month ago.

Collapse of Gaza agreement?

Arab move against Netanyahu’s visit to the US

Egypt and Qatar, backed by Arab and Islamic support, are working to block new understandings between Israel and the US regarding the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.

Turkish FM:

'Hamas ready to hand over Gaza if police force established'

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan warns stalling Trump’s Gaza plan would be a “huge failure,” urges Palestinian Arab-led administration and police force, and slams Israel’s stance.

Egypt FM claims:

'Israel violating ceasefire, monitors needed urgently'

Egypt’s FM Badr Abdelatty urges swift deployment of ceasefire monitors under Trump’s Gaza plan, accusing Israel of violations.

A behind-the-scenes diplomatic move

Report: Prime Minister Netanyahu held a secret meeting last week with Tony Blair, who is advancing a plan to bring the Palestinian Authority into control over areas in Gaza. The idea is designed as a pilot program and is contingent on reforms within the PA.

Report:

Trump to announce Gaza phase two before Christmas

According to Axios, Trump plans to unveil Gaza peace phase two before Christmas, with Israel’s withdrawal, an international force, and a new governance structure led by the Trump-chaired Board of Peace.

Hamas on Abu Shabab's death:

'Inevitable fate of anyone who betrays their people'

Hamas denounces Yasser Abu Shabab following his death in a militia confrontation in eastern Rafah, accusing him of collaboration and praising clans that rejected him.

Internal fighting in Rafah:

Yasser Abu Shabab beaten to death

Yasser Abu Shabab, a leader of Gaza militias in eastern Rafah who in recent months has worked together with Israel, has been assassinated.

Guterres:

'Israel’s Gaza operation fundamentally wrong'

UN Secretary-General Guterres continues his criticism of Israel, says Gaza operation was “fundamentally wrong” and may involve war crimes.

Egypt denies agreement to open Rafah crossing

Senior Egyptian official says any opening of the Rafah crossing would require two-way movement of residents.

Trump:

'Gaza peace plan phase two coming pretty soon'

President Trump expresses confidence that phase two of his Gaza peace plan will begin “pretty soon,” despite the incident in Rafah in which IDF soldiers were injured.

Rafah Crossing to reopen, allowing Gazans to exit to Egypt

Gaza residents to be allowed to exit Gaza into Egypt, subject to coordination and oversight.

Rocket launchers and launch tubes found near Yellow Line

Over the past week, five-barrel launchers loaded with rockets inside intended to be launched towards Israeli territory have been found in northern Gaza.

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt to discuss Trump Gaza plan

Shin Bet chief David Zini visits Egypt, speaks with Egyptian intelligence chief about next stage of Gaza ceasefire.

Report:

Egypt training police force to be stationed in Gaza

The new police force includes 5,000 police officers who will undergo training in Egypt, and 5,000 police officers who worked under the Hamas government.

Revealed:

How the doctor who declared Hadar Goldin dead was caught

New footage reveals how Dr. Marwan al-Hams, a Hamas doctor who declared the death of the late Hadar Goldin during Operation Protective Edge, was lured out and arrested by Israel.

Yasser Abu Shabab captures Hamas terrorists from Rafah tunnel

Yasser Abu Shabab claims that four Hamas terrorists surrendered to his men in Rafah. In footage, one of them is seen discussing Hamas activities. The terrorists were handed over to the IDF.

Hamas blames Israel

Heavy rain floods Gaza Strip

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem claims Gazans are 'drowning in their tents' after rain and accuses Israel of causing a humanitarian crisis, renewing Hamas’s repeated weather-based propaganda narrative.

Hamas demands transition to second phase of agreement

Hamas spokesman says the international force, which under Trump’s plan is to be stationed in the Gaza Strip, must separate the residents of the Strip from the IDF.

Unwelcome in Israel: UNRWA rebuilds in Gaza

UNRWA has resumed operating schools for 300,000 students, seven clinics, and 35 service points treating 15,000 Gazans daily.

Danon to PA representative: You will not be in Gaza

In a special Security Council meeting, Israel's ambassador to the UN attacked the Palestinian Authority, claiming that it is not preventing the establishment of terrorism.

Erdogan:

'Turkey still mulling Gaza force deployment'

President Erdogan says Turkey is still weighing deployment to a Gaza stabilization force, while repeating his “genocide” claim against Israel.

New X feature exposes:

The 'Gaza' accounts that are not from Gaza

A new feature recently launched on X reveals account locations, previous usernames, and technical details - collapsing a massive industry of fake identities. Accounts presenting themselves as witnesses to the war in Gaza were found to be operated from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia.