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Calls to pressure Israel

Egypt slams global response to Gaza crisis

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty criticizes the international response to Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, describing it as a "shameful" situation and urging Western powers to increase pressure on Israel.

Egypt slams global response to Gaza crisis

Rubio:

'There will be no peace until Hamas is disbanded'

In an interview with Fox Business, Secretary of State Rubio emphasizes that while humanitarian aid is vital, global attention must also focus on freeing the 20 hostages held by Hamas and disarming the terror group.

'There will be no peace until Hamas is disbanded'

After fan backlash

German soccer team drops Israeli striker

German club Düsseldorf cancels plans to sign Israeli striker Shon Weissman after fans protest his past Gaza-related posts. Weissman responds, calling October 7 a "black day" and affirming his loyalty to Israel: "Loyalty isn't up for debate."

German soccer team drops Israeli striker

State Department:

'US focused on hostages, not speculating on Gaza capture'

US State Dept. spokesperson Tammy Bruce declines to comment on reports of Israeli plans to capture Gaza, saying the US remains focused on freeing hostages and ensuring Hamas never regains control.

'US focused on hostages, not speculating on Gaza capture'

Trump:

'US focused on Gaza aid, Israel will decide on control of Gaza'

President Trump says the US is focused on delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and stresses that any decision on reoccupying the region is “up to Israel.” He condemns Hamas-released video of hostage Evyatar David, calling it “horrible.”

'US focused on Gaza aid, Israel will decide on control of Gaza'

Report:

British flyovers attempt to locate hostages in Gaza

The Times reports that British Air Force reconnaissance planes are flying over Gaza, with the aim of collecting intelligence and assisting Israel in locating hostages.

British flyovers attempt to locate hostages in Gaza

PMO

'IDF ready to implement any decision made by the Cabinet'

IDF Chief of Staff presents PM Netanyahu with options for the continuation of the war amid reports that the PM has decided that the IDF will conquer and occupy Gaza.

'IDF ready to implement any decision made by the Cabinet'

Report

Netanyahu decides to conquer Gaza

Sources from the Prime Minister's office report that Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to conquer the Gaza Strip, against the position of the IDF, and will discuss it with the Cabinet.

Netanyahu decides to conquer Gaza

Hostage's father:

'Increase pressure, now is not the time to give in to Hamas'

Tzvika Mor, whose son is held captive in Gaza, urges the Israeli government to decisively defeat Hamas and take full control of Gaza, 'victory, not surrender, is the only way to secure the release of hostages.'

'Increase pressure, now is not the time to give in to Hamas'

David Friedman:

'NY Times pushed false Gaza story, ignores emaciated hostages'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman accuses the New York Times of publishing false claims against Israel while ignoring real evidence of Israeli hostages' suffering in Gaza.

'NY Times pushed false Gaza story, ignores emaciated hostages'

France expels Gazan student over antisemitic social media posts

Gazan student on a French scholarship expelled after antisemitic posts surfaced online. France freezes its student programs from Gaza pending investigation into how the content went undetected.

France expels Gazan student over antisemitic social media posts

IDF dismantles hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites

Troops from 179th Brigade dismantles hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites, strikes military structures and locates numerous weapons in past two months of combat in southern Gaza.

IDF dismantles hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites

Former Chief of Staff:

'We must not return to Gaza without full national support'

"The IDF does not like to evacuate communities - it prefers to protect Jews," says former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, calling on young adults to take part in shaping the future of the country.

'We must not return to Gaza without full national support'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

'Combat soldiers to get one month rest'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's new plan aims to prevent troop burnout: Regular brigades will serve three months in Gaza, then rotate out for a month of rest, training, and debriefing.

'Combat soldiers to get one month rest'

Israel warns:

Hostage deal unlikely, Hamas pushing for escalation

Israel is losing hope for a hostage deal as Hamas reportedly withdraws from talks and leaders relocate to Turkey. “The talks are in the process of collapsing,” says a source.

Hostage deal unlikely, Hamas pushing for escalation

Sister of hostage:

'Evyatar’s condition hit me like a million punches'

After Hamas releases video of hostage Evyatar David in poor condition, his sister pleads for privacy. Former hostage Omer Wenkert says the video shows the harsh reality of Hamas captivity: “I lost 37 kilos in captivity, I didn’t see my captors lose even one.”

'Evyatar’s condition hit me like a million punches'

Trump:

'We want to get people fed in Gaza'

President Trump tells Axios he’s working on a plan to deliver aid to Gaza, blaming Hamas for seizing relief supplies.

'We want to get people fed in Gaza'

IDF Chief:

'Hostage deal may be near, or fighting will intensify'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours Gaza with senior commanders, praises recent gains, and warns that combat would intensify if no hostage deal emerges.

'Hostage deal may be near, or fighting will intensify'

Amb. Huckabee:

GHF delivers more than a million meals a day, an incredible feat

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador Mike Huckabee visit Gaza to give President Trump a clear understanding of the humanitarian situation and learn the truth about aid sites.

GHF delivers more than a million meals a day, an incredible feat

Soldier's warning

'Security perimeter breached — hundreds of terrorists crossed it'

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip personally approached their battalion commander following new security escort missions and the breach of a defensive line defined by the brigade commander. 'Hundreds of terrorists crossed it; at times, soldiers stand just 50 meters from a frenzied crowd. There’s no concrete warning, no defensive line.'

'Security perimeter breached — hundreds of terrorists crossed it'

Rami Davidian: 'Flatten Gaza and build for massacre survivors'

Rami Davidian, who rescued dozens from the Nova Festival massacre, says that if Gush Katif had remained, October 7th would not have happened as the Jewish communities there were our protection.

Rami Davidian: 'Flatten Gaza and build for massacre survivors'

Trump on Gaza:

'We want to make sure people get fed'

President Donald Trump tells NBC News he expects Israel to ensure US aid to Gaza reaches civilians, not Hamas, voices confidence in Prime Minister Netanyahu’s competence.

'We want to make sure people get fed'

Trump:

Gaza hunger crisis is ‘terrible,’ Hamas is stealing US food aid

President Trump says Iran’s nuclear program was “decimated” and lauds US pilots’ B-2 missions. On Gaza, he calls the situation “terrible,” noting $60 million in US aid hasn’t reached the people, blaming Hamas for diverting food and funds.

Gaza hunger crisis is ‘terrible,’ Hamas is stealing US food aid

Min. Kisch:

'Hamas, the modern Nazis, will not remain in Gaza'

Education Minister to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News: We face a long period of rehabilitation in the north. In the south, we are striking Hamas hard. Stagnation in the fighting? We are at a turning point.

'Hamas, the modern Nazis, will not remain in Gaza'

Ambassador Leiter:

NYT correction on Gaza boy ‘too little, too late’

Israel’s Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter rebukes the New York Times for falsely implying Israel starved a Gazan boy, warns of a “well-funded propaganda campaign” against Israel.

NYT correction on Gaza boy ‘too little, too late’

Amid Gaza crisis

White House envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Israel

White House envoy Steve Witkoff leaves for Israel for talks on the deepening Gaza crisis and stalled ceasefire negotiations. His visit includes meetings with Israeli leaders and a possible trip to Gaza to assess humanitarian conditions firsthand.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Israel

Hostage families welcome call for Hamas to relinquish Gaza

Hostages and Missing Families Forum praises a rare Arab League call for Hamas to disarm and step down from Gaza, calling it vital progress. The group urges world powers to demand hostage releases and hold Hamas accountable for obstructing peace.

Hostage families welcome call for Hamas to relinquish Gaza

Ministers, MKs demand civilian access to northern Gaza

Badra Yosef leaves country after husband's passing amid dwindling Jewish presence; only four Jews remain in Yemen.

Ministers, MKs demand civilian access to northern Gaza

Trump dismisses UK push for Palestinian state

President Trump says the US has “no view” on recognizing a Palestinian state, denies discussing the issue with UK PM Starmer.

Trump dismisses UK push for Palestinian state

Bennett: This is a blood libel

NYT admits Gaza child had pre-existing issues

The New York Times clarifies its report on a malnourished Gazan child, noting he had pre-existing health issues. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett blasts the newspaper, accuses it of spreading a modern-day blood libel against Israel.

NYT admits Gaza child had pre-existing issues

The brink of strategic shift?

Dramatic options before the Cabinet

Netanyahu is expected to convene a critical discussion on Gaza strategy. Among the options: a ground maneuver in central Gaza and isolating the population from Hamas.

Dramatic options before the Cabinet

Watch:

Golani fighters uncovered a terror tunnel one kilometer long

During an operation in Khan Yunis, Golani Brigade fighters and Yamam uncover a Hamas tunnel containing explosives, rifles, and RPG missiles.

Golani fighters uncovered a terror tunnel one kilometer long

Defense Min on day after

'We need the IDF to be around & Inside Gaza'

Defense Minister Israel Katz outlines his vision for the day after the war in Gaza: "The goal is to defeat Hamas; we need to be responsible for security in Gaza."

'We need the IDF to be around & Inside Gaza'

IDF

52 aid packages airdropped into Gaza

Over the past few hours, 52 aid packages, containing food for the residents of both the southern and northern Gaza Strip, were airdropped.

52 aid packages airdropped into Gaza

PA demands Hamas disarm and cede Gaza control

Palestinian Authority cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa states the PA is the sole legitimate authority for Gaza and urges a complete Israeli withdrawal, while rejecting violence and terrorism.

PA demands Hamas disarm and cede Gaza control

Consul General Akunis:

'There is no starvation in Gaza - Hamas lies must be exposed'

Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, rejects claims of starvation in Gaza, says Hamas steals aid and spreads lies.

'There is no starvation in Gaza - Hamas lies must be exposed'

Report:

Starmer to tie Palestinian statehood to Gaza ceasefire

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose conditional recognition of a Palestinian state, linking it to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, amid rising pressure from Labour MPs.

Starmer to tie Palestinian statehood to Gaza ceasefire

Jabaliya

Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

Forces from the 401st Brigade raid building that previously served as the "Al-Rafai" school, weapons that had been hidden at the site were located and a 400-meter long tunnel was dismantled.

Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

Netanyahu's brother-in-law:

'President Trump has a messianic mission'

Dr. Hagi Ben Artzi likens President Trump to biblical King Cyrus and urges Netanyahu to seize this divinely-ordained chance to reshape Israel’s future.

'President Trump has a messianic mission'

Australian PM warns Israel is 'losing support'

Australian PM Anthony Albanese criticizes Israel's blockade of Gaza aid and warns Netanyahu's government is "losing support," but says recognition of a Palestinian state is not imminent.

Australian PM warns Israel is 'losing support'

Starmer recalls cabinet amid calls to recognize Palestinian state

UK PM Keir Starmer will recall his cabinet amid growing pressure to recognize a Palestinian state. Over 200 MPs demand action as the Gaza crisis worsens.

Starmer recalls cabinet amid calls to recognize Palestinian state

Houthis threaten:

'We'll target all shipping linked to Israel, regardless of flag'

Houthi rebels announce plans to strike any vessel tied to Israeli ports, citing Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

'We'll target all shipping linked to Israel, regardless of flag'

'What a bold-faced lie'

PM Netanyahu slams Gaza starvation claims

PM Netanyahu, speaking at Daystar’s “Together As One” event, emphasizes Israel’s bond with Christians, rejects claims of Gaza starvation, and urges a united front against Islamist extremism and global misinformation.

PM Netanyahu slams Gaza starvation claims

Trump

'I know what I'd do in Gaza, Israel has to make a decision'

US President says America gave $60 million to provide food to Gaza, but no other nation contributed to the effort, Hamas has less reason to negotiate with fewer hostages in its grasp.

'I know what I'd do in Gaza, Israel has to make a decision'

Lindsey Graham:

'Israel will take Gaza down like we did to Tokyo & Berlin'

Republican Senator says he believes President Trump has concluded that the war cannot be ended by negotiating with Hamas and Israel will remove Hamas from power the same way the Allies removed the Nazis from power in Germany.

'Israel will take Gaza down like we did to Tokyo & Berlin'

Huckabee

'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

US Amb. to Israel reacts to filmed looting of UN aid truck after Israel was pressured to facilitate the UN's aid mechanism's in Gaza despite the mass looting of such aid by Hamas.

'Are NYT, UN happy now? Hamas is'

Bereaved mother:

'For days I’ve known deep inside that they were coming'

Mother of fallen soldier Yinon Nuriel Vana shares emotional tribute: 'Nothing prepares a mother for the knock at the door.'

'For days I’ve known deep inside that they were coming'

Four Nahal soldiers refuse Gaza redeployment due to trauma

Four Nahal Brigade soldiers refused to return to Gaza, citing severe emotional distress. The IDF rejected their claims, stating they are fit for duty.

Four Nahal soldiers refuse Gaza redeployment due to trauma

UAE to lay water pipe from Egypt to Gaza

UAE receives authorization from Israel’s political echelon to construct an independent water pipeline from Egypt to Gaza, which will supply water to approximately 600,000 residents without relying on Israel’s water infrastructure.

UAE to lay water pipe from Egypt to Gaza

UK, France, Germany accuse Israel of blocking Gaza aid

France, Germany, and the UK issue joint rebuke of Israel, accusing it of blocking aid and worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. The leaders demand an end to restrictions and call for an immediate ceasefire.

UK, France, Germany accuse Israel of blocking Gaza aid

Trump in dramatic statment:

'Hamas wants to die instead of making a deal'

US President Donald Trump declared that Hamas sabotaged the hostage deal and that Israel must now 'fight and clear the area.' Finance Minister Smotrich added: 'The humiliating negotiations are over—now is the time for victory.'

'Hamas wants to die instead of making a deal'

Netanyahu:

Hamas is obstacle, considering alternatives for hostages' release

PM Netanyahu: Together with our allies, we are considering alternative options for bringing the hostages home and ending Hamas rule.

Hamas is obstacle, considering alternatives for hostages' release

'Not our policy, not our values'

Ambassador Leiter rejects Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza remarks

Israel’s US Ambassador and Prime Minister Netanyahu disavow Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza hunger remarks, calling them “foolish” and unrepresentative. Israel, they affirm, is committed to defeating Hamas while ensuring aid reaches Gaza’s civilians—not through Hamas.

Ambassador Leiter rejects Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza remarks

These are Hamas's demands for a ceasefire

Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper reports: Hamas seeks changes in IDF deployment and humanitarian aid conditions.

These are Hamas's demands for a ceasefire

Herzog

Hamas is hijacking aid, refusing hostage release and ceasefire

After visiting Gaza, Israeli President says: 'What is absolutely clear is that the true obstacle to humanitarian relief is Hamas.'

Hamas is hijacking aid, refusing hostage release and ceasefire

President Herzog visits Gaza

Israeli President meets troops on the ground in Gaza, says, 'We are acting here according to international law. We are providing humanitarian aid according to international law. The ones trying to sabotage this aid are Hamas.'

President Herzog visits Gaza

Time to make a decision in Gaza, hard as it is

Someone has to call an end to this situation where Israel is being blackmailed with the hostages. Israel has to go in and possibly lose the remaining hostages, so as to win the war decisively. Opinion.

Time to make a decision in Gaza, hard as it is

'Appalled and sickened'

UK FM urges ceasefire, warns Israel of more sanctions

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemns Israeli strikes in Gaza as “grotesque” and warns of more sanctions if the war continues.

UK FM urges ceasefire, warns Israel of more sanctions

Defense Minister:

'We are at the closest point to achieving the war’s objectives'

Defense Minister Israel Katz leads a multi-front security assessment, signals the potential renewal of military action against Iran.

'We are at the closest point to achieving the war’s objectives'

In southern Gaza

Three soldiers injured by explosive device

Platoon Commander and Combat Engineering soldier were severely injured by an explosive device in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier moderately injured in the incident

Three soldiers injured by explosive device