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Soldiers refused to drive in unprotected vehicle, sent to prison

Four Nahal fighters were sentenced to ten days in prison after refusing to drive an unprotected Hummer on a dangerous route in Gaza in broad daylight, 'We were going to be like ducks in a shooting range.'

Soldiers refused to drive in unprotected vehicle, sent to prison

IDF commanders warn: 'Do not withdraw from Gaza'

During a tour of the Gaza Division, IDF commanders opposed a military withdrawal from Gaza, as part of the Trump plan, and warned of a threat to the surrounding communities.

IDF commanders warn: 'Do not withdraw from Gaza'

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Green Prince's counter-flotilla initiative

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a founding member of Hamas, talks about his initiative against Hamas supporters and the flotilla that is on its way to the coast of Gaza.

Green Prince's counter-flotilla initiative

Graham:

'The ball is in Hamas’ court, I hope they choose wisely'

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hamas must accept Trump’s Gaza peace plan or face consequences, urging Qatar to expel Hamas leaders if they reject the deal Israel has already endorsed.

'The ball is in Hamas’ court, I hope they choose wisely'

During tour of Gaza:

Chief of Staff: 'Do not underestimate the enemy, the war goes on'

The Chief of Staff spoke with commanders and combat soldiers in Gaza, conducted an operational situation assessment, and praised the forces' work in Operation Gideon's Chariots II.

Chief of Staff: 'Do not underestimate the enemy, the war goes on'

Hamas documents prove link to Sumud Flotilla

Official documents found in Gaza indicate a direct link between Hamas and the leadership of the Sumud flotilla.

Hamas documents prove link to Sumud Flotilla

Trump envoy urges Hamas chief to accept hostage deal

Trump’s hostage envoy Adam Boehler urges Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to accept US plan to end the Gaza war and release hostages.

Trump envoy urges Hamas chief to accept hostage deal

'Sincere and determined'

PA backs Trump’s Gaza peace push

The Palestinian Authority welcomes President Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war, expressing confidence in his ability to broker peace.

PA backs Trump’s Gaza peace push

Joining the government?

Gantz: We won’t let petty politics derail the plan

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz welcomes President Trump’s plan, calling for the return of hostages, maintaining security, and a strategic overhaul in Gaza.

Gantz: We won’t let petty politics derail the plan

Witkoff:

'Hamas’s initial response sounds very positive'

Trump’s Middle East envoy expresses optimism that the President’s plan for Gaza can be implemented: I'm very optimistic. I've met people on both sides and this needs to end.

'Hamas’s initial response sounds very positive'

Netanyahu:

'We turned the tables and isolated Hamas'

Netanyahu sums up his US visit: “We isolated Hamas, I did not agree to a Palestinian state.”

'We turned the tables and isolated Hamas'

Call for hostage release

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Eight Arab and Muslim nations praise President Trump’s leadership and pledge support for a deal that ends the war, frees hostages, and ensures regional stability.

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Al Jazeera:

Hamas promises mediators to seriously review Trump’s plan

Hamas terrorist organization receives Trump’s plan to end the war from mediators, says it will review it seriously.

Hamas promises mediators to seriously review Trump’s plan

President Herzog:

'Trump’s Gaza proposal offers real hope'

President Herzog endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to ending the war, freeing hostages, and forging a new regional partnership.

'Trump’s Gaza proposal offers real hope'

Report:

Trump plan calls for destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry

The Washington Post reports that Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan calls for the destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry and offers amnesty to group members who “commit to peaceful co-existence.”

Trump plan calls for destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry

Trump’s Gaza peace plan:

No role for Hamas, no timeline for IDF exit

CNN report sheds more light on Trump’s 21-point Gaza peace plan, says it calls for hostage release in 48 hours for phased IDF pullout.

No role for Hamas, no timeline for IDF exit

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Israel considers immunity for Hamas leaders in Trump plan

Israel may offer immunity to senior Hamas leaders as part of Trump’s peace plan, but Hamas’s stance remains unclear amid mixed signals and ongoing talks with Arab states, reports Kan News.

Israel considers immunity for Hamas leaders in Trump plan

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We’re doing everything to defeat Hamas'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir inspects Gaza, praises troops, honors fallen soldiers, and vows to dismantle Hamas while intensifying joint operations with Shin Bet.

'We’re doing everything to defeat Hamas'

Despite PM's specific orders:

Photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza

PM responds to claim, 'PM has instructed civilian agencies, in cooperation with the IDF, to place loudspeakers on trucks on Israeli side of the Gaza border only, but photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza.'

Photos indicate IDF placing loudspeakers 4-5 km deep in Gaza

Over Gaza war

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Kamala Harris book tour

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s NYC book tour launch disrupted by anti-Israel protesters, prompting her to address the situation in Gaza.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Kamala Harris book tour

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Tony Blair to head Gaza authority under US plan

The US reportedly backs a plan for former British PM to lead Gaza’s postwar governance, excluding the PA initially.

Tony Blair to head Gaza authority under US plan

Breakthrough? Hamas signals shift in tone

Senior Hamas officials indicate openness to a comprehensive agreement that includes a ceasefire, reconstruction of Gaza, and a future political arrangement.

Breakthrough? Hamas signals shift in tone

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash fell in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash, 21, from Be'er Sheva, shot by sniper in northern Gaza City. The number of fallen soldiers since the start of the war stands at 912.

Staff Sergeant Chalachew Shimon Demalash fell in Gaza

Israel warns Gaza flotilla against naval blockade breach

Israel's Foreign Ministry warns a Gaza-bound flotilla, dubbed the “Hamas Flotilla,” not to breach a naval blockade. The ministry advises they unload aid in Israel for transfer to Gaza.

Israel warns Gaza flotilla against naval blockade breach

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IDF soldiers neutralize terrorist in Gaza

The IDF releases footage of the 401st Brigade neutralizing a terrorist in Gaza, after a battle where an officer was seriously wounded.

IDF soldiers neutralize terrorist in Gaza

Public spectacle in Gaza

Hamas executes three 'collaborators'

Hamas-affiliated social media pages release footage of the public execution of three Gazans accused of collaborating with Israel.

Hamas executes three 'collaborators'

Hamas announces execution of another spy

Hamas's internal security unit said the spy trained operatives to carry out security tasks for the Israeli military.

Hamas announces execution of another spy

Ground maneuver: Body camera footage of a soldier in Gaza City

Division 162 forces continue intensive operations in Gaza City.

Ground maneuver: Body camera footage of a soldier in Gaza City

'Gaza war a failure'

Macron defends Palestinian statehood recognition

In interview with Channel 12 News, French President Macron defends his plan to recognize a Palestinian state, calling Israel's Gaza operation "a failure."

Macron defends Palestinian statehood recognition

German Chancellor:

'Israel’s actions in Gaza do not amount to genocide'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will decide on its stance on EU sanctions against Israel before an October meeting.

'Israel’s actions in Gaza do not amount to genocide'

'Unacceptable'

Pope Leo denounces conditions in Gaza, calls for ceasefire

Pope Leo XIV calls the conditions for Palestinian Arabs in Gaza "unacceptable" and voices solidarity with civilians, renewing his appeal for a ceasefire and a diplomatic solution.

Pope Leo denounces conditions in Gaza, calls for ceasefire

Sanders accuses:

'Israel is committing genocide in Gaza'

Bernie Sanders becomes the first sitting US senator to declare Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza, echoing a UN commission report.

'Israel is committing genocide in Gaza'

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

A new report by the government office responsible for rebuilding the Gaza region shows that an overwhelming majority of residents of the Gaza region have returned to their homes, and more than 2,500 new families have joined the area.

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

Returning Home:

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Kibbutz residents held a moving ceremony marking their return, nearly two years after the October 7th massacre.

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Still criticizes Israel

UN chief stops short of genocide claim

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls the Gaza situation "horrendous" but says he cannot legally define it as "genocide."

UN chief stops short of genocide claim

MK Saada to Arutz Sheva:

'Destroy Hamas, don’t stop halfway'

MK Moshe Saada insists a ceasefire is only justified if all hostages return and slams aid transfers that he says strengthen Hamas.

'Destroy Hamas, don’t stop halfway'

Greek ships join Gaza flotilla to challenge Israel's blockade

Two Greek ships join the Global Sumud flotilla, which is aiming to breach the Israeli blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.

Greek ships join Gaza flotilla to challenge Israel's blockade

IDF operations in Gaza:

Terrorists eliminated, anti-tank, observation positions destroyed

From the northern to the southern Gaza Strip, IDF forces destroyed observation posts, weapons depots, and Hamas military structures while eliminating terrorists.

Terrorists eliminated, anti-tank, observation positions destroyed

Idan Raichel:

'The baby I saved became a terrorist in Gaza'

Singer and songwriter Idan Raichel discloses that a sick baby in Gaza he helped save became a martyred terrorist seventeen years later.

'The baby I saved became a terrorist in Gaza'

Former IDF Spokesperson:

'Settlement brings quiet'

Former IDF Personnel Directorate head and IDF Spokesperson Moti Almoz calls for Jewish presence in the Gaza Strip: "It brings more security than it requires."

'Settlement brings quiet'

Hamas claims to have executed six Israeli agents

Hamas said it executed six Palestinian Arabs whom it alleged cooperated with Israel.

Hamas claims to have executed six Israeli agents

'Stop the famine'

UK PM presses Herzog on Gaza crisis

Spokesperson for PM Keir Starmer says he urged President Herzog to ease Gaza’s crisis by halting offensives and allowing aid, while reaffirming Britain’s commitment to peace and its alliance with Israel.

UK PM presses Herzog on Gaza crisis

Candidate for 'Gaza Strip governor' arrested in Ramallah

Palestinian Authority security forces arrest businessman Samir Khalila in Ramallah, whose name had recently surfaced as a candidate for the role of "Governor of the Gaza Strip."

Candidate for 'Gaza Strip governor' arrested in Ramallah

Sister of fallen soldier:

'A great loss, he was an amazing guy with big dreams'

Yael Cotal, sister of Sergeant Gadi Cotal, who fell in Gaza City, says that, 'he was always giving to others, the best are always taken.'

'A great loss, he was an amazing guy with big dreams'

UK government:

'Israel’s Gaza actions do not meet genocide definition'

UK says Israel’s actions in Gaza do not constitute genocide, but urges Israel to reduce suffering of Gazans.

'Israel’s Gaza actions do not meet genocide definition'

Gaza flotilla claims it was attacked by drone in Tunisia

Gaza-bound flotilla docked in Tunisia reports suspected drone strike. All aboard are safe. Tunisia's National Guard: No drone activity detected in the area.

Gaza flotilla claims it was attacked by drone in Tunisia

Trump:

'I think we’ll have a Gaza deal very soon'

President Trump says a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal may be close, expresses hope that all hostages - living and dead - will be returned.

'I think we’ll have a Gaza deal very soon'

Signs of stress? Hamas continues to ask for ceasefire

A senior Hamas official says that the organization agrees to the mediators' proposal and is ready to examine any new proposal that will lead to a ceasefire and relief for Gaza residents.

Signs of stress? Hamas continues to ask for ceasefire

Hamas:

'We have executed collaborators with Israel'

A Hamas source reports that six 'agents' who confessed to providing information to Israel were executed in Gaza.

'We have executed collaborators with Israel'

Ahead of IDF operations:

Hamas prepares executions in Gaza

Hamas’s internal security apparatus reports plans to execute collaborators with Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas prepares executions in Gaza

South Sudan:

'No agreement to accept Gazans or US convicts'

South Sudan again denies plans to accept Palestinian Arabs from Gaza or US deportees, citing no deals with Israel or Washington amid rising internal unrest.

'No agreement to accept Gazans or US convicts'

Hamas's plan to undermine Israel's legitimacy

The terrorist organization is seeking to prevent civilians from evacuation in an attempt to maximize civilian casualties so that there will be more international pressure on Israel.

Hamas's plan to undermine Israel's legitimacy

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Hamas members beat Gazans for taking food

Amb. Huckabee asks 'is this what pro-Hamas protesters want' in response to video of Hamas members beating Gazan civilians with wooden sticks and metal clubs for taking food.

Hamas members beat Gazans for taking food

'Murderers and criminals':

Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

Saad al-Maschal, a former school principal from Gaza, accuses Hamas of killing his son and warns that Hamas is plotting against Gazans and their property.

Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

Sderot Mayor to Netanyahu:

'Apply Israeli sovereignty in Gaza'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi urges the Prime Minister to impose Israeli sovereignty over Gaza and remove protective barriers: "This time, we must go all the way."

'Apply Israeli sovereignty in Gaza'

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Following Yahya Sinwar’s elimination in Rafah, a note found in his pocket revealed a detailed sketch of the tunnel network beneath the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood.

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Qatar: Takeover of Gaza will endanger the lives of hostages

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson urges the international community to pressure Israel to end the war, particularly in light of intentions to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Qatar: Takeover of Gaza will endanger the lives of hostages

Ahead of Gaza takeover:

Marco Rubio to arrive in Israel in ten days

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit Israel in about ten days, prior to the launch of the operation to take over Gaza City.

Marco Rubio to arrive in Israel in ten days

Eliminated

Terrorist who held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Naama Levy hostage

Senior terrorist Hazem Awni Naeem, who held multiple roles in Hamas, eliminated.

Terrorist who held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Naama Levy hostage

Right wing parties:

'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'

Hostage families, bereaved families, reservists, and representatives from the Gaza border area closed off the water supply to Gaza and called on Netanyahu to increase pressure on Hamas.

'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'