Gaza Region

Report:

Defense leaders agreed Hamas was not interested in conflict

The leaders of the IDF and Shin Bet for the past year stated that Hamas wanted to gain legitimacy in Gaza through civilian measures

Commander of Hamas Daraj Tuffah Battalion killed in Gaza

Daraj Tuffah Battalion's operatives played a significant role in the invasion and murderous attack against Israel on October 7th.

Israel kills Hamas leader who was part of planning of massacre

Shadi Barud, Deputy Head of Hamas’ Intelligence Directorate who planned massacre together with Yahya Sinwar, killed in airstrike.

Biden:

'I have no confidence in Palestinian death count in Gaza'

US President says he has "no confidence" in the PA's reported official death toll in the Gaza Strip. CAIR demands apology.

9 years later:

Families of captives to be recognized as victims of hostilities

Families of Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, held by Hamas since 2014 and 2015, will be recognized as victims of hostilities.

A humanitarian solution for Gaza: Unconditional surrender now!

If Hamas leadership decides to surrender unconditionally rather than dying in the coming battle, the hostages will have be returned.Op-ed.

Israeli soccer coach:

'My country is bleeding but no one will break us'

Watch: Barak Bakhar, who manages Red Star Belgrade, gives impassioned speech about Israel.

Security source:

'When the power goes, Hamas will be forced out of the tunnels'

Official says without power, the ventilation systems in Hamas' tunnels won't work and leaders will be forced to leave tunnels or suffocate.

2 hurt in heavy rocket barrage on central Israel

Red alert sirens activated in central Israel, Judea and Samaria communities as Hamas claims it fired a heavy barrage on Tel Aviv.

Israeli source:

'Hamas adopts the Nazis' methods of hiding its atrocities'

Israeli political source notes similarities between freed captive Yocheved Lifshitz's statements of her conditions and fake Nazi tours.

Obama warns:

'Some of Israel's actions in Gaza could weaken support'

Former President says any Israeli strategy in Gaza that ignores the human costs of the war could "backfire".

Former Mossad chief:

'No need to rush ground incursion in Gaza'

Former Mossad chief says that the more the IDF trains for ground entry, the more significant the results of the move will be.

Canada:

Ontario party kicks out member over anti-Israel statement

Ontario New Democratic Party removes lawmaker who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza while failing to condemn Hamas.

Report:

US concerned about Israel’s plan of action in Gaza

Officials tell New York Times the Biden administration is concerned that Israel lacks achievable military objectives in Gaza.

After 17 days:

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz freed from Hamas captivity

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, who were kidnapped from Nahal Oz, have been released by Hamas, their husbands remain hostages.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We're well prepared for the ground operations in the south'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with commanders of the 146th Division: We want to bring Hamas to a state of full dismantling.

Watch:

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz arrive at Rafah Crossing

Hamas releases 2 captives of the over 200 who were abducted to Gaza during Simchat Torah massacre.

5 commanders of Hamas Aerial Array killed since start of war

IDF eliminates commanders of military arm of Hamas which played significant role in attack against Israel.

The terrorists' confessions:

'We beheaded people, set fire to houses with people inside'

Interrogations reveal Hamas offered $10,000 and an apartment to anyone who abducted an Israeli to Gaza.

PA prime minister:

'The Palestinians have owned this land for thousands of years'

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh accuses Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, calls Israel a 'colonialist entity.'

New York Times:

Hamas likely to release 50 hostages with dual citizenship

Terror group uses its hundreds of hostages in attempt to forestall ground invasion by Israel following massacre of 1,400 Israelis.

Jewish wisdom during the Tragedy of War

Bitter truths from Kohelet-Ecclesiastes that was read in Synagogues on Shabbat Shemini Atzeret October 7, 2023.

Not just revenge

Our lofty goal is the return to Zion. This just war will end only when our nation lifts up its head and becomes the master of its land.Op-ed

Archbishop of Canterbury:

'Don't assume Israel was behind Gaza hospital explosion'

Church of England's spiritual head says assuming Israeli culpability for Gaza hospital explosion is an "antisemitic blood libel".

IDF continues extensive strikes in Gaza

PA reports say IDF carried out strikes near Shifa and Al Quds hospitals. Hezbollah terror targets struck in the north.

Senior Israeli official:

'There will be no ceasefire in Gaza'

Senior Israeli official tells CNN there will be “no ceasefire” in Gaza amid efforts to free hostages.

Blinken:

'We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected'

Secretary of State says US talks with Israel on ground incursion in Gaza are focused on the need to minimize harming of innocent civilians.

Biden and Netanyahu agree:

'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

Bennett to BBC interviewer:

'The BBC has taken the Gazan side, shame on you'

Former Prime Minister confronts BBC interviewer who only asked him questions concerning the citizens of Gaza.

IDF believes Hamas is losing control of Gaza

750,000 Gazans defy Hamas to obey IDF orders to evacuate northern Gaza as military steps up its attacks on Hamas leadership.

Hamas Artillery Array leader killed in Gaza

Muhamad Qatmash, who was responsible for artillery operations in Hamas' Central Brigade in Gaza, killed in airstrike.

Mosques used by Hamas for military purposes attacked in Gaza

IAF fighter jets strike dozens of Hamas targets in Gaza overnight.

Commander of Ground Forces:

'This is a war and we will win'

Commanding Officer of Ground Forces meets IDF commanders and soldiers during training and preparations for the ground maneuver.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas engineer

IDF eliminates Mahmud Sabih, who operated to facilitate the transfer of information for Hamas in the production of weapons and UAVs.

Sources:

Rafah crossing won't open Friday despite Biden's expectations

Source says crossing still needs road repairs, and other details need to be worked out before aid trucks can pass through.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hezbollah will bear consequences of any rockets from Lebanon'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari says tens of thousands of IDF soldiers are preparing for a ground operation in Gaza.

Watch:

'Son of Hamas' tells Fox News how Hamas must be fought

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of Hamas founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, says after civilians are evacuated, Hamas' rule in Gaza must be ended.

'Shame on them':

'The View' co-host rips Omar and Tlaib over Israel statements

"The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin blasts Squad members who blamed Israel for explosion in Gaza hospital.

Biden:

'Sisi agreed to open Rafah crossing to Gaza'

US President says Egyptian President has agreed to open Rafah crossing to allow 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Amb. Erdan:

'UN immediately accepts the lies of baby-killers'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN addresses Security Council meeting on Gaza war, demands apology for blaming Israel for Islamic Jihad rocket.

Ignoring Hamas massacre:

UN Security Council meets on 'humanitarian situation' in Gaza

Amb. Erdan: How is it possible that the UN doesn't condemn or hold Hamas accountable after it massacred Israelis?

Federal Chancellor of Germany:

'Horrified by images of the explosion in a hospital in Gaza'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: 'Horrified by images of explosion in Gaza hospital. A thorough investigation of the incident is imperative.'

'End this slaughter':

Omar blames Israel for Gaza hospital explosion

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz pushes back at Rep. Ilhan Omar: Hamas' hatred is the catalyst.

Hezbollah declares 'day of rage' against Israel

Hezbollah announces that Wednesday will be a "day of rage" following rocket which hit Gaza hospital and was blamed on Israel.

IDF official statement:

'It is clear that the IDF did not strike the hospital in Gaza'

IDF says additional review found that is clear that the IDF did not strike the hospital in Gaza.

President Herzog:

'Shame on media who swallow the lies of Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

President Isaac Herzog responds to explosion of Islamic Jihad rocket in Gaza hospital which was blamed on Israel.

Hamas claims hundreds killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital

IDF investigating claims if blast was caused by ammunition depot explosion or failed rocket launch.

Senior Hamas military commander eliminated in Gaza

Ayman Nofal, head of Hamas Central Gaza Brigade and main coordinator with other terror groups, killed in airstrike, Hamas announces.

Top Hamas official who handled Shalit file eliminated

Osama al-Mazini, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, eliminated in Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip.

IDF responds to Hamas video:

'Hamas is a murderous terrorist organization'

IDF on video of Israeli who was abducted to the Gaza Strip: Hamas tries to present itself as a humanitarian organization.

Are Gaza Civilians Considered Innocent?

How innocent is the mother of a terrorist who encouraged her child to commit murder and rejoiced when he did so?

Herzog at Knesset:

'Our enemies are looking for any hint of division within us'

President opens Winter Session of the 25th Knesset: 'This House must mirror the unity of our nation at this time.'

US report:

Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to open

Rafah border crossing to open for entry of foreigners and dual nationals, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

UN chief to Hamas:

'Release all hostages without conditions'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also urges Israel to allow access for humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

Defense minister shows Senators proof Hamas stopping evacuations

Minister Yoav Gallant meets bipartisan Senate delegation, shares videos of Hamas atrocities during Simchat Torah massacre.

IDF Spokesman to Gazans:

'Get out for your own safety'

Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari reacts to murder of construction worker by Hezbollah, says IDF preparing for next stage of war against Hamas.

IDF Spokesman:

Hamas actively blocking Gazans from evcauating 'sinister'

Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus notes that Hamas is attempting to physically block civilians from following IDF instructions to evacuate.

Tens of thousands of troops prepare to enter Gaza

NYT reports goal of ground assault will be elimination of Hamas leadership in Gaza City following worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust

Biden on Hamas attack:

'The worst massacre of Jewish people since the Holocaust'

US President denounces Hamas attack on Israel, notes the organization is using Gazans as human shields.

British author Douglas Murray:

'Only Israelis are asked to respond proportionately to terror'

Britain-based author and journalist Douglas Murray fires back when asked whether Israel’s strikes in Gaza are a “proportionate response”.