Gaza Region

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We will dismantle Hamas'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says IDF will continue dismantling Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza: ‘Those who took part in the 10/7 massacre will be hunted down until they are all eliminated.'

Erdan on Gaza border:

'Explosive kites are back - time to make Hamas pay a heavy price'

Unity Party chairman Gilad Erdan and Col. (res.) Hezi Nechama tour the Gaza border area following the renewed launch of explosive kites, call for a change in policy.

Israel’s demand: Stop kite terrorism

An urgent Israeli demand was conveyed to the Board of Peace to address the launching of terror kites within three days in order to prevent a major military escalation in the Gaza Strip.

'Children's toys'

Hamas denies responsibility for Gaza kites

Hamas denies responsibility for kites launched from Gaza as Israel warns it will intensify action against those behind the launches.

Netanyahu warns Hamas to stop Gaza drone launches or face action

Netanyahu warns Hamas that continued drone, kite and balloon launches from Gaza will trigger intensified IDF action, including strikes on launch sites and operators.

Commander of Hamas weapons production site killed

Earlier today, the IDF and the ISA struck in the Maghazi area in the Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Ismail Abu Ful, a commander at a weapons manufacturing site within Hamas’ production headquarters.

Calls for boycott of Israel:

100 diplomats: 'You are carrying out ethnic cleansing'

More than 100 former British and French diplomats sign letter to French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Burnham, calling for a boycott of Israel, 'Palestine is being erased before our eyes.'

'Shameful'

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's WCK decision

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's decision not to pursue criminal probes over the 2024 deaths in Gaza of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers.

IDF detains Hamas terrorist after crossing Gaza Yellow Line

IDF troops in central Gaza detain a Hamas terrorist armed with a knife after he crossed the Yellow Line and entered Israeli territory for questioning.

Minister Strock reveals:

'Netanyahu considered prayer inside Gaza - then said no'

'20 rabbis asked Netanyahu to hold prayer inside Gaza. We are returning to the parts of the Land that we abandoned. We did it in northern Samaria, and we will do it in Gaza as well,' says Minister Orit Strock.

Cuba claims it’s the new Gaza - everything is genocide now

Gaza is hot now. That means everyone wants to be the new Gaza, which, if the real Gaza is anything to go by, means fat people in fake blue press vests doing TikTok videos claiming that they’re about to starve unless Israel or America surrender to them. Opinion.

WCK strike

Australia 'outraged' as Israel rules out criminal probe

Australia's Foreign Minister says she is "outraged" and will summon the Israeli envoy after Israel ruled out a criminal probe into 2024 Gaza strike that killed Australian aid worker and six colleagues.

Unusual strike at Gaza Port

Nukhba commanders gathered for meeting - IDF strikes

IDF strikes Nukhba commanders during a meeting in Shati, including a company commander and three platoon commanders. One of them participated in the October 7 massacre.

Did Israel quietly withdraw in Gaza at Trump’s request?

Israel has reportedly withdrawn from Gaza’s Orange Line to the original Yellow Line amid US pressure, reducing its control of the enclave from over 60% to only 53%.

Claims escalation in Gaza

Erdogan slams Israel in Trump call

Turkish President Erdogan criticizes Israeli actions in Gaza during a phone call with President Trump while emphasizing regional diplomacy and defense pacts.

The new directive IDF troops in Gaza received

Following meetings between the Prime Minister and Trump administration envoys, troops in the Gaza Strip have officially been prohibited from continuing to expand the area under Israeli control.

Netanyahu's strong message to Kushner

In 4-hour meeting with Israeli PM, US envoy Jared Kushner presses Israel to implement the 15-point Gaza peace plan.

Hamas demands:

'Compel Israel to honor Gaza peace plan'

Following high-level talks in Egypt with US envoy Jared Kushner, Hamas demands the Board of Peace compel Israel to fulfill its commitments under the Gaza plan.

Secret documents

How mechanism for transferring Qatari funds to Hamas was approved

Documents from 2021 reveal backchannel talks and the approved mechanism to transfer millions of dollars through fuel sales.

IDF strikes Khan Yunis, eliminates senior Hamas commander

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Hudhaifa Qawari, who was involved in training, arms transport, and planning imminent attacks, in a southern Gaza strike.

Report:

Kushner planning Israel visit to advance Trump Gaza plan

Jared Kushner is set to travel to Israel next week to coordinate the White House's Gaza transition plan with Prime Minister Netanyahu, sources tell Axios.

Response to terror group drills

Likud and IDF respond to Liberman's allegations

Likud issues sharp response to Yisrael Beytenu chairman after he claimed that dozens of Nukhba terrorists practiced a raid on an Israeli community and that political leadership prevented the IDF from taking action.

Bereaved families to Cabinet: Attack in Gaza

The Gvura Forum issues an urgent demand to the Prime Minister and ministers to immediately resume offensive strikes in the Gaza Strip, warning against putting IDF troops at risk.

COGAT's unusual warning to Gazans

Israel warns Gaza residents to stay away from the Yellow Line, accusing Hamas of deliberately pushing civilians toward the area despite the danger.

'Our hands are tied'

Terrorists approach fence, IDF refuses to approve strike

Soldiers reported that terrorists appeared to be preparing to cross the border and requested authorization to strike, but commanders refused.

Report: Gaza 'day after' plan delayed until after elections

Entry of multinational force, Green Rafah initiative, and technocratic government face delays leaving postwar plan far from implementation.

Board of Peace: Israel already implementing rejected Gaza plan

Senior officials behind US President Donald Trump's Gaza initiative say Israel's actions on the ground align with the 15-point proposal, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's public rejection of it.

Be'eri survivor:

‘Hamas will not disarm - Israel must show determination’

Avida Bachar, who lost his wife and son on October 7, says Israel must reject any deal that leaves Hamas in control of Gaza and show determination to prevent another massacre.

Health Ministry official:

'BBC dropped interview after I questioned its reporting'

Prof. Mitch Schwaber says he asked a senior BBC correspondent how the network would ensure accuracy in a report on Gaza's health situation after citing six examples of what he described as errors and journalistic negligence.

Secret revealed

Top Hamas commander held in Israel for two years

Terrorist Basel Salahieh, a senior commander in Hamas's military wing, has been secretly detained in Israel for two years and is now set to face trial.

'A deceptive scheme'

Zini's warning to the Cabinet

The head of the Shin Bet, the head of IDF Military Intelligence's Research Division, and senior ministers warn during a Cabinet meeting against the US-backed Gaza document.

Report:

Phase Two of Gaza agreement to span 210 days across five stages

Hamas sources tell Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the second phase of the ceasefire agreement will last 210 days and be implemented in five distinct stages.

Zamir in Gaza

'We'll hunt every terrorist involved in October 7'

Chief of Staff visits troops in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF has fundamentally changed the security reality and will continue pursuing every terrorist involved in the October 7 massacre.

Dramatic change in Gaza strike policy

The IDF has tightened its rules of engagement in Gaza, and from now on, every targeted killing will require approval from the highest echelon.

How the Yellow Line could collapse

Col. (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni and Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener warn against adopting a static defensive concept centered around the Yellow Line.

For striking Gaza terrorists

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey scold Israel

Mediating nations accuse Israel of violating the ceasefire following IDF strikes targeting Hamas terrorists, hours after the Board of Peace clarified key terms.

Smotrich and Strock oppose 'dangerous' Gaza framework

Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Strock are demanding that the Security Cabinet convene urgently and halt the entry of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) into the Gaza Strip.

Another message from Eitan:

Fallen officer’s duffel bag found after two years

More than two years after his death, fallen IDF officer’s family receives unexpected ‘message from Eitan,' following a mistaken identification between the surnames Fish and Fischer.

Board of Peace chief criticizes Israeli strikes in Gaza

Board of Peace chief Nickolay Mladenov criticizes recent Israeli strikes in Gaza, warning they threaten efforts to disarm Hamas.

Terrorist who invaded Nahal Oz on October 7 eliminated

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander Salem Jamal Abd al-Rahman Abu Labad, who took part in the massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Ambassador Danon:

'Hamas must fully disarm before any next steps in Gaza'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN emphasizes that Hamas must completely disarm, warning against superficial measures, as disputes continue over the sequence of Gaza peace steps.

Trump claims:

'Israel is very happy with Hamas disarmament deal'

President Trump praises Hamas disarmament deal, claiming Israel is "very happy" with the agreement and states weapons will be surrendered to the Board of Peace.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander who held hostage Romi Gonen

IDF strike eliminates Hamas commander Abd al-Rahim Kardi, who worked as an Al-Shifa doctor and was involved in the October 7 attacks and holding hostages Romi Gonen and Noa Marciano.

Board of Peace

Final plan outlines path toward Palestinian state

Board of Peace outlines a multi-stage plan: transferring Gaza control to a new Palestinian government, establishing an international force, IDF withdrawal, militia disarmament, and ultimately a path to a Palestinian state.

Gaza administration welcomes 'significant progress' on ceasefire

The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza welcomed what it described as significant progress toward implementing a new roadmap for Gaza, declaring that it is fully prepared to assume responsibility for governing the territory.

US officials:

'If Israel refuses the deal, Trump will be disappointed'

US and Board of Peace officials brief reporters on Gaza demilitarization deal, reveal that Tehran attempted to sabotage negotiations and warn that a rejection from Israel would disappoint Trump.

Trump announces 'historic' agreement to disarm Hamas in Gaza

President Donald Trump announces that the Board of Peace has reached a deal for the total disarmament of Hamas and armed groups in Gaza: “A monumental step toward lasting peace."

Hamas's letter to Trump and its demands

Hamas has reportedly sent a letter to the White House requesting a 'hudna' during which Israel would halt military operations and targeted killings.

10 terror tunnels destroyed, including 1 used to hold hostages

Troops from the 188th Brigade dismantled more than 10 underground terror tunnel routes used by Hamas, including 1 in which hostages were held.

Heated clash at the UN

'Unthinkable hypocrisy, Hamas will not change'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sharply attacked the Security Council's demand to bring dual-use items into the Gaza Strip.

Southern Gaza:

Terrorist who commanded abductions on Oct. 7th eliminated

The Israeli Air Force eliminated a terrorist who served as a platoon commander in Palestinian Islamic Jihad and commanded the abduction of Israelis on October 7th.

IDF continues to deal blows to Hamas in central Gaza

IDF strike in Deir al-Balah ends the life of Wael Musa Khaled Ladawi, the Head of Hamas' Internal Security in the Central Gaza Strip

Cabinet gives Board of Peace green light to enter Gaza

The Security Cabinet approved a pilot placing parts of Gaza under a Palestinian Arab technocratic government, backed by a multinational force and strict security screening.

IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites after ceasefire violations

IDF, ISA, destroy weapons depots, manufacturing site, and underground terror infrastructure across Gaza, after Hamas rebuilds military capabilities, prepares attacks.

Reservist dismissed after posting video supporting Smotrich

IDF reservist films a video supporting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich while in uniform against the backdrop of the Gaza Strip. Following a swift disciplinary hearing, the military decides to dismiss him from service.

Report: Egypt awaits Israel's answer on Gaza talks

Lebanese report claims Egypt awaiting Israel's response on future of Gaza talks, Egyptian officials accuse Israel of exploiting regional tensions.

Petition to allow Gaza patients into Israel

Justices criticize petitioners

The High Court of Justice heard a petition by "Physicians for Human Rights" seeking to oblige the state to allow patients from Gaza to enter Israel.

Foreign Minister reveals:

How Hamas finances pro-Palestinian Arab flotillas

At an international ministerial conference, Foreign Minister Sa’ar exposes the operational alliance between Palestinian Arab terrorist organizations and radical left-wing forces in the West.

Katz, Hegseth, hold security talks

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth updates Defense Minister Israel Katz on US military operations in Iran; Katz reaffirms Israel's determination to maintain security zones after October 7 massacre.

Head of Security of Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

In a targeted operation by security forces in northern Gaza, Muhammad Marwan Muhammad Salem, a key figure in the security apparatus of the Central Jabaliya Battalion, was eliminated.