Gaza Region

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.

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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.

Soldiers posted, terrorists learned:

This is how Hamas disabled tanks near Gaza on October 7th

An IDF investigation reveals that Nukhba terrorists learned about the secret disabling system on the Merkava Mark 4 tank, after gathering accurate intelligence from soldiers' posts on social media.

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Hamas official: Gaza ceasefire won’t end wider resistance

Hamas official Muhammad Nazzal says the group’s fight is against the “Israeli occupation,” not the world, warning that even with a Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian Arab “resistance” will continue until the “occupation” is defeated.

Cabinet ministers warn:

'Hamas buildup may force new Gaza operation'

Security Cabinet ministers warn that Hamas’s growing power could trigger another Gaza operation. Israel also tracks Hezbollah’s rise in Lebanon, continuing strikes in the south while holding off Beirut at US request.

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Terrorists try to flee Rafah tunnel

IDF commanders assessing the Rafah area after 15 terrorists tried escaping tunnels. Footage shows them running among ruins. One captured terrorist: “We went out of the tunnel in search of food and water”.

Report:

Anti-Hamas groups pushing for place in future Gaza governance

Fragmented militias gain influence in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza as BBC reports rising tensions, competing loyalties, and uncertainty over their future roles.

Netanyahu:

'No Palestinian state, even if it costs Saudi normalization'

In interview with Abu Ali Express Telegram channel, PM Netanyahu says no Palestinian state will be established, even at the cost of Saudi ties. He vows to reopen Rafah after hostage remains are returned.

Trump:

Saudi Crown Prince may join ‘greatest board ever’ to oversee Gaza

Trump expresses hope Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will join the UN-backed Board of Peace overseeing Gaza’s redevelopment, following a White House meeting and strategic US-Saudi agreements.

Trump:

'Gaza is close to perfected, residents are safer than ever'

During dinner with the Saudi Crown Prince, Trump says the Gaza Board of Peace will include leaders of major nations and invites MBS to join.

Urges implementation

PA welcomes UN Gaza resolution

Palestinian Authority welcomes UN resolution on Gaza, urging swift implementation and pledging to assume full responsibility in the Strip as part of a “two-state solution”.

Trump hails UN vote:

'More exciting announcements ahead'

US President welcomes the UN’s approval of his Gaza plan, calling it a “historic” vote: This will lead to further peace all over the world.

Hamas:

'UN resolution imposes foreign control over Gaza'

Hamas condemns the UN’s approval of Trump’s Gaza plan, rejecting international oversight and insisting resistance remains “a legitimate right tied to ending the occupation”.

With 'path to a Palestinian state'

Security Council passes US resolution on int'l force in Gaza

UN Security Council approves US-backed resolution to establish an international force in Gaza. 13 countries vote in favor, Russia and China abstain.

Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender

100 Hamas terrorists entrenched in a Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender and reject any deal that would force them out, emphasizing that they will choose how to leave.

Hamas:

'US resolution undermines Gaza’s sovereignty and self-rule'

Hamas spokesman rejects the US-backed UN resolution on Gaza, warns of foreign control.

Egypt claims:

Agreement reached on international force for Gaza peacekeeping

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says Arab-Islamic agreements reached on international force in Gaza, stresses end goal is two-state solution.

British commentator held in US lands back in London

British commentator Sami Hamdi returns to London after two weeks in US detention. His visa was revoked during a Gaza-focused speaking tour.

A former hostage says:

No concessions to the 200 trapped Hamas terrorists

A hostage of the 1970 PFLP hijacking insists that Israel stick to its guns in implementing Trump's plan. Opinion.

Bennett: Trump plan is Oslo on steroids

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns against transferring authority over Gaza to hostile elements, demands public be privy to full text of agreements.

Israeli approval:

Local militia to secure reconstruction work in Rafah

The Abu Shabab militia, operating in coordination with Israeli forces, has been tasked with securing reconstruction efforts in Rafah, as discussions continue over their future role once the IDF withdraws.

'We waited 11 years for this moment':

Ofer Winter bids farewell to Hadar Goldin

Shortly after the funeral of Staff Sergeant Hadar Goldin, his former commander published a letter about his personal closure for one of his soldiers.