Gaza Region

Europe eyes role in Trump-led Gaza reconstruction

EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas says Europe wants a role in Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” stressing the bloc should be “a player, not just a payer” in post-war reconstruction efforts.

Greta Thunberg accuses Israel of genocide after deportation

Greta Thunberg, deported from Israel after joining a Gaza aid flotilla, receives a hero’s welcome in Greece and accuses Israel of “live-streamed genocide”.

Ceasefire and hostage deal

Israel-Hamas talks begin in Egypt

Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks in Egypt to broker a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators working under a US-backed proposal to end the conflict.

Hezbollah:

'US Gaza plan aims to advance Israel’s agenda'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warns Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan is “full of dangers,” accusing Israel of using diplomacy to achieve territorial goals it failed to secure through war.

Ben Gvir opposes deal: We will not accept Hamas

Minister of National Security to oppose hostage deal over release of hundreds of terrorist murderers. In meeting with Prime Minister, he will draw a red line.

Abbas: 'The Gaza Strip belongs to the State of Palestine'

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes US President Donald Trump's demand that Israel halt strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, urges full ceasefire

Shayetet 13 seizes final ship of pro-Palestinian flotilla

Israeli Navy takes over 'Marinet,' the last ship in the Hamas-Sumud flotilla of hate; over 400 activists in flotilla arrested and deported.

Officer seriously injured

Terrorist infiltrates IDF outpost in Gaza

A terrorist infiltrated a forward IDF outpost on Yom Kippur in the perimeter area of central Gaza and was killed in a firefight with soldiers.

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel:

'I want people to know the atrocities'

Held hostage by Hamas for 484 days, Keith Siegel now fights for those still captive. In an interview with WCCO Minnesota, he says: “I’m alive. I’m standing. It’s proof that it can be done.”

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza flotilla, arrests activists

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Greta Thunberg among activists detained, operation expected to go on through Yom Kippur.

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.'

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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’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.

Report:

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 announces execution of another spy

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

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

Division 162 forces continue intensive operations 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."

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Hamas claims to have executed six Israeli agents

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

'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.

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."

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.