Gaza Region

Abbas:

'Netanyahu determined to continue genocide of Palestinian people'

PA chairman Abbas accuses Netanyahu of “genocide,” says Israel regrets recognizing the PLO, and declares PA readiness to govern Gaza with Arab or international partners.

Sderot Mayor:

'Annex at least two kilometers inside Gaza Strip'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi advocates for a clear victory over Hamas, emphasizing that the city continues to grow and thrive despite ongoing security challenges.

Belgium to recognize 'Palestine', impose sanctions on Israel

Belgian Foreign Minister announces his country will recognize “Palestine” and impose sanctions on Israel over its actions in Gaza. The move includes sanctions on Israeli “settlements” and support for a two-state solution.

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Can Gaza become the Middle East’s Riviera?

Dr. Gerald Steinberg of NGO Monitor joins ILTV to unpack a bold 10-year plan proposing Gaza’s transformation into a high-tech paradise under US trusteeship.

David D'Or:

'We did not break and we will not break'

'I'm proud to be Israeli, proud to be Jewish, proud to connect different religions, different ages and different opinions through this wonderful tool called music,' says David D'Or on the antisemitic attack during his performance in Poland.

Cousin of murdered hostage:

Trump could broker 'ultimate deal' to free hostages

In live virtual conversation, Gil Dickmann mourns his cousin Carmel Gat, murdered a year ago in captivity, and urges leaders to end the war and bring hostages home, calling Trump the one who could broker the “ultimate deal.”

Aims to breach blockade

Large Gaza flotilla sets sail from Barcelona

A flotilla carrying aid and activists departs Barcelona for Gaza, aiming to breach Israel’s blockade amid famine warnings. Greta Thunberg and other public figures join the high-profile mission.

Shocking:

Teens knocked on doors near Gaza while masked

Teens from a kibbutz in the Gaza region dressed as terrorists and knocked on residents' doors in the middle of the night as a prank.

EU top diplomat 'not optimistic' EU will act against Israel

EU foreign ministers meet in Denmark to discuss sanctions on Israel over Gaza, but deep divisions stall action.

After three and a half months:

Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar

Approximately three and a half months after IDF strike, Hamas confirms the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

Airspace ban

Turkey clarifies: Only Israeli gov’t and arms flights affected

Turkey clarifies that its airspace ban applies only to Israeli government and arms flights, not to commercial transit flights, following Foreign Minister Fidan’s announcement of severed trade ties with Israel.

Senior defense official:

'Living hostages could have been home last week'

Senior defense officials urge Israel’s Cabinet to accept a hostage deal over Gaza invasion, warning that rejecting it risks lives and delays the return of hostages. A decisive meeting is set for Sunday.

IDF Chief vows:

'We will not rest until all hostages are returned'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir comments on strikes in Yemen and Gaza, pledging relentless efforts to recover hostages and confront Iran-backed terror groups: “There is no containment.”

IDF eliminates top ISIS leader in Gaza strike

IDF confirms the elimination of ISIS Gaza chief Muhammad Abu Zubaida, who led terror operations across Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and Sinai.

Dermer to White House:

'Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met'

Axios report: Minister Ron Dermer told Trump’s team during a meeting on Wednesday that Israel won’t be in Gaza long-term, but needs a viable alternative to Hamas.

Ambassador Leiter:

'My own son was killed because we do not kill innocent civilians'

In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter says his son was killed in Gaza because Israel avoids harming civilians: “If we were doing what we're accused of, maybe he'd be alive today.”

IDF:

IDF locate Hamas tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza

IDF's 7th Brigade, Engineering Corps and Yahalom unit, together with Air Force, dismantled infrastructure of tunnel, seized arms, and neutralized several terrorists threatening Israeli forces.

Smotrich presents plan for victory in Gaza

Smotrich emphasized, "The State of Israel does not have the privilege of ending the campaign in Gaza without victory. There is only one option — decision and victory."

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

US President leads a policy meeting on Gaza with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, focusing on aid, hostages, and post-war strategy, as global concern mounts over worsening humanitarian conditions.

This is how Hamas uses residents as human shields

Hamas instructs residents not to evacuate from Gaza City, according to IDF guidelines, thus exposing them to potential harm during the city's occupation.

Qatar: Israel must respond to ceasefire proposal

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says it is still awaiting Israel’s response to a ceasefire plan for Gaza, approved by Hamas.

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

Hamas denies any terrorists were among those killed in an IDF raid on a Gaza hospital, claims all the dead were civilians.

Witkoff:

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump will chair a major White House meeting on a "comprehensive" Gaza plan, states that Hamas must be excluded from future governance.

Bereaved wife:

'I am Yishai's widow for longer than I was his wife'

Yuval, widow of fallen soldier Yishai Urbach, says: 'I am our soul in this world, and Yishai is our soul in the next. Each of us fulfills his part in our shared mission.'

Canada condemns IDF strike on hospital in Khan Yunis

Canada condemns an IDF strike on a hospital in Gaza, killing journalists. Israel’s military confirmed the strike, adding it regrets harm to uninvolved individuals and is investigating.

Former IDF director of combat:

This is how the Military Advocate General endangers our soldiers

Former director of combat in the Gaza Division describes how the Military Advocate General's directives are tying the hands of IDF soldiers in Gaza, endangering their lives and preventing the elimination of terrorists.

Rep. Greene accuses: Israel using US aid for genocide

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, claiming US military aid funds the alleged actions and that American taxpayers are paying for it.

200 Nachala activists spend Shabbat near Gaza's fence

As part of the weekend’s activities, participants took part in a guided tour toward the northern boundary of the Gaza Strip, underscoring the close proximity to potential residential areas.

PMO Slams IPC:

'Modern blood libel against Israel'

Prime Minister’s Office launches forceful rebuttal to starvation claims, cites two million tons of aid delivered to Gaza, 'the only ones being intentionally starved in Gaza are the Israeli hostages.'

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Drone fired from Yemen intercepted on Gaza border

Warnings of the infiltration of a hostile aircraft launched from Yemen were activated in the Gaza perimeter and after several attempts the IDF announced it was successfully intercepted.

Hamas:

'Israel is using psychological warfare'

Hamas has issued a statement warning Gaza residents of Israel's 'psychological warfare,' claiming that Israel is using political, media, and military means to break their morale and distance them from the 'resistance.'

Egypt fears Israeli takeover of Gaza City

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry asserts that Israel's planned operation in Gaza aims to establish an "illegal occupation," violating international and humanitarian law.

Huckabee:

'Palestinian state is not a priority for Trump'

In an interview with Al Arabiya English, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee says a Palestinian state isn't a Trump priority. He criticizes the PA and EU, defends Israel's Gaza offensive, and declares Hamas has no future.

PM Netanyahu:

'Appeasement of Palestinian terror repeats mistakes of the 1930s'

Speaking to Sky News Australia PM Netanyahu warned that, 'any leader who supports a Palestinian state supports radicalism, also in their own countries. If the West doesn't take a stand, the crocodile will come for them too.”

Medic who treated Idan Amedi:

'There was an explosion, Idan was lying there, not breathing'

Dr. Tuvia Book, who treated Idan Amedi following his severe injury in Gaza, recounts the dramatic rescue and the emotional reunion at the singer’s recent performance.

Cairo ready to host Gaza reconstruction conference

PA cabinet head Mohammad Mustafa tells Egyptian Prime Minister that the PA is ready to assume control of Gaza as part of a unified Palestinian state.

Huckabee mocks BBC:

'Retraction? As likely as ice cream in hell'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee mocks the BBC after it implied Israel starved a Gazan woman who, in fact, died of leukemia. Sharing journalist Melanie Phillips’ critique, he quips the BBC would apologize “the same day a Baskin Robbins opens in hell.”

Senior PA official:

'No new proposals received, but open to serious initiative'

Palestinian Arab official says mediation continues, but no significant new proposals have emerged in Cairo talks.

Report

Hamas planning to move hostages to combat zone to stop Israel

Saudi media reports that Gaza's terror groups are considering moving the living hostages to Gaza City in an effort to stop Israel from conquering the city. Israeli sources dismiss reports as propaganda.

Chief of Staff:

'We will soon launch next stage of Gideon's Chariots'

Chief of Staff says IDF will soon launch next phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, when IDF will continue to deepen attack on Hamas in Gaza City 'until its defeat.'

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Israel approves Indonesia’s humanitarian aid airdrop to Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office has authorized Indonesia to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza next week, despite the lack of diplomatic relations.

Despite denials:

South Sudan and Israel in talks over Gaza resettlement plan

Sources tell Reuters that South Sudan and Israel are in talks to resettle Gazans, despite denials by South Sudan’s Foreign Ministry.

Division 99 operating on outskirts of Gaza City

Nahal and Brigade 7 are operating in Zeitoun on the outskirts of Gaza to uncover explosives and destroy terrorist infrastructure, 'to remove any threat to the citizens of the State of Israel.'

IDF sealed a 7 km long tunnel in the northern Gaza Strip

IDF poured more than 20,000 cubic meters of sealing material into the tunnel, blocking the infrastructure that Hamas had built underground. In another operation, an additional 2.4 kilometers were destroyed using explosives.

Mahmoud Abbas:

'South Sudan must reject accepting Gazans'

The Palestinian Authority voices strong opposition to relocating Gaza residents and urges South Sudan not to cooperate with such plans.

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Secret South Sudan deal may see Gaza Arabs relocated

The Telegraph reports that South Sudan has reportedly agreed to quietly resettle Gaza Arabs in a deal with Israel, the US, and UAE. While denied publicly, internal sources confirm cabinet approval.

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Egypt receives Hamas's demands for comprehensive agreement

Al-Arabiya reports that Egypt is working to finalize a comprehensive ceasefire deal in Gaza, expected by the end of August.

Ibiza agent blocks Israeli clients, citing 'Palestine genocide'

An Ibiza real estate agent cancels a French-Israeli couple’s villa reservation after learning they were from Israel: “You are not welcome until the genocide with Palestine stops”.

X chatbot Grok suspended after Gaza comments, quickly restored

X’s AI chatbot Grok briefly suspended after remarks on Israel’s actions in Gaza, later calling it an automated error. The chatbot has since revised its comments.

WCK confirms Gaza terrorists posed as its aid workers

World Central Kitchen confirms IDF statement that Gaza terrorists posed as its aid workers and were eliminated in an Israeli airstrike. WCK condemns the impersonation, warning it endangers civilians and humanitarian staff.

Candidate for Gaza governor:

'Hamas will have no role in the day after the war'

Palestinian Arab businessman Samir Khalila says talks are underway for his appointment as Gaza’s governor, stressing he has no ties to Hamas.

Rubio:

'No peace in Gaza until Hamas is gone'

In a radio interview with Sid Rosenberg, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says peace in Gaza is impossible while Hamas exists, confirms Muslim Brotherhood is under review for terror designation, and dismisses European pressure on Israel as driven by domestic politics.

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Israel in talks with South Sudan to receive Gazans

The AP news agency reported that Israel has held talks with South Sudan to explore the voluntary departure of Arabs from the Gaza Strip to the African country.

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Terrorists pretending to be from aid org. eliminated

Armed terrorists who operated under the cover of a fake emblem of the World Food Kitchen were eliminated from the air, IDF announces.

UK:

27 nations call on Israel to facilitate aid into Gaza

Over 20 foreign ministers and senior EU officials urge Israel to ease restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that famine is “unfolding before our eyes” and calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Wounded IDF veterans to Netanyahu: ‘Commit to full Gaza victory’

Dozens of soldiers wounded in the Sword of Iron War issued an urgent appeal to PM Netanyahu, 'If you are unable to lead the people to a decisive, swift, and clear victory, hand over the keys.'

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IDF demolishes dozens of tunnels in Jabaliya

Over the past three months, the 401st Brigade, under the command of the 162nd Division, operated in the villages of Jabaliya and Daraj Tuffah in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

Macron:

'Israel’s Gaza plan is a disaster waiting to happen'

French President Emmanuel Macron condemns Israel’s plan to expand operations in Gaza City, urges the UN to launch a stabilization mission and pushes for a permanent ceasefire to end the war.

Huckabee to Piers Morgan:

'Hamas leaders are well fed - they don’t care if Gazans starve'

In an interview with Piers Morgan, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee defends Israel’s actions in Gaza, accusing Hamas of sabotaging food aid and manipulating media.

Over Gaza concerns

Norway’s wealth fund cuts ties with Israeli firms

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells shares in 11 Israeli companies, citing the Gaza crisis. It will now manage Israeli investments in-house and end contracts with local managers.