Gaza Region

7th Brigade operates in Gaza City

Troops dismantled hundreds of terrorist infrastructure both above and below ground, including tunnel routes, booby-trapped buildings, and weapons stockpiles

Salt of the earth series:

Sgt. Neriya Belete Hy”d:'Life is a road on which we must advance'

The Belete family's legacy is a path of sacrifice, leading from the desert roads of Sudan to the sands of the Gaza Strip.

Trump:

'Israel agreed to ceasefire terms, Hamas should take this deal'

President Trump announces on Truth Social that Israel has agreed to conditions for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and hostage release. He urges Hamas to accept the deal, warning of worsening conditions if they refuse.

Min. Golan to Piers Morgan:

'Children in Gaza are being raised on Mein Kampf'

In interview with Piers Morgan, Minister May Golan points out that Hamas indoctrinates children and uses civilians as human shields and denies claims that Israel is imposing an aid blockade on Gaza.

GHF head

Claims Gazans were led into pit to get surgar completely false

'This Hamas propagandist is back with an even more fanciful lie. GHF is not distributing sugar. While Hamas continues to spread misinformation, we'll continue to distribute free food,' says Executive Chairman of GHF Johnnie Moore.

99th Division returns to Gaza Strip for counter-terror ops

The IDF announces that the 99th Division, which includes the Northern Gaza Brigade, the 646th Brigade, and the 990th Brigade, has returned to Gaza for the 4th time since the start of the war.

IDF's Division 98 joins ground offensive in Gaza City

Division 98 joins IDF ground operations in Gaza City, targeting terror sites and infrastructure alongside Division 162 with heavy aerial support.

Qatar: No ongoing talks on Gaza ceasefire

A spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says no ceasefire discussions are currently underway and accuses Israel of obstructing humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar:

Europe must back US ceasefire efforts, shatter Hamas' Illusions

Speaking alongside Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, the first foreign official to visit Israel since the launch of Operation Rising Lion, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar emphasizes Israel’s commitment to a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza, despite Hamas' objection.

Hostage's uncle slams PM, opposes emerging deal with Hamas

Shimon Or, uncle of hostage Avinatan Or, sharply criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling to halt the expected hostage deal with Hamas, urged a full Israeli re-entry into Gaza until all hostages are returned.

Niece of fallen soldier urges halt to Gaza aid

Yael Sabrigo, whose uncle’s body is held by Hamas, calls on Defense Minister Israel Katz to stop humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning it empowers the terrorists.

Trump:

'I think we can get a Gaza ceasefire within a week'

Speaking to reporters, President Trump says he believes a ceasefire in Gaza could be achieved within the next week.

IDF Chief of Staff conducts field assessment in Gaza

'In the near future, we will reach the lines we defined for the current phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, from where operational options will be developed and presented to the political leadership,' says Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Israel continues to deliver aid trucks to Gaza

A message conveyed to ministers indicates that Israel continues to send humanitarian aid to Gaza through Kerem Shalom, even after the footage of Hamas members taking over aid trucks.

Poll:

Most Israelis believe Hamas rule will survive

Findings from the Jewish People's Policy Institute indicate that 57% of Israelis estimate that after the war in Gaza, Hamas will continue to rule the strip, although possibly under a different name.

MK Foghel to Arutz Sheva:

'Take off the gloves in Gaza and eliminate Hamas'

Chairman of the Knesset National Security Committee, MK Tzvika Foghel, tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Israel must now focus military efforts on eliminating Hamas in Gaza and returning the hostages.

Point-blank:

The disturbing footage of Gaza terrorists' audacity

Videos published on social media in recent weeks show terrorists approaching military vehicles and firing at point-blank range at soldiers.

Qatar renews talks to advance ceasefire in Gaza

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, calling for a similar agreement in the Gaza Strip.

Iran is the new Gaza

As a ceasefire begins with deadly missile barrages and is broken within hours, Israelis can’t help but to be reminded of the rounds of fighting in Gaza. Opinion.

Hamas finance chief eliminated in Gaza strike

In a joint operation on June 17, the IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Ibrahim Abu Shumala, Hamas's top finance director in Gaza. He was responsible for managing and smuggling millions in terror funds.

Terrorist responsible for burial of Haggai couple in Gaza killed

The IDF and Shin Bet have eliminated a senior member of the Kataeb al-Mujahideen organization, who was responsible for burying the bodies of Judi Weinstein-Haggai and Gadi Haggai. During the week, more than 300 targets were attacked in the Gaza Strip.

Battalion Commander:

'We are fighting so this will never happen again'

'My soldiers know why they are here - because of the hostages, because of the fallen. They don't ask why, they just go out to fight,' says battalion commander, Lt. Col. A.

1st time since start of war:

162nd Division operating in Kfar Jabaliya in Gaza

As part of the expanding operations in Operation "Gideon’s Chariots" and for the first time since the beginning of the ground maneuver, forces of the 162nd Division recently began encircling Kfar Jabaliya to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure above and below ground.

Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz fell in combat in Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication that Captain (res.) Tal Movshovitz Merot, deputy company commander in the Combat Engineering Battalion, was killed in battle in southern Gaza.

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Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh laid to rest

Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh, who fell in battle in Gaza is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem,

Sergeant First Class Noam Shemesh fell in battle in southern Gaza

Shemesh, aged 21, from Jerusalem, served as a squad commander in the Shimshon Battalion (92), Kfir Brigade.

'Reward for terrorism'

UN General Assembly approves anti-Israel resolution

UN General Assembly passes a Gaza ceasefire resolution, omitting demands for hostage release and condemnation of Hamas. Israel's Ambassador Danon calls it a "grave abandonment" and "reward for terrorism".

IDF exposes Hamas's systematic misuse, theft of humanitarian aid

The IDF released evidence showing that Hamas has routinely appropriated between 15% and 25% of incoming aid in Gaza, allocating it to militants or selling it at inflated prices.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation:

Hamas killed 8 aid workers, possibly abducted others

US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accuses Hamas of brutally attacking an aid bus in Gaza, killing at least eight humanitarians and injuring multiple others.

Egypt warns Gaza convoy:

'No unauthorized border crossings'

Egypt says it supports pressure on Israel to end the Gaza blockade, but issues clear warning to Gaza-bound convoy coming from Tunisia: Any foreign delegations seeking to visit the Egypt-Gaza border must receive prior official approval.

Abu Shabab:

'Hamas steals the humanitarian aid'

Yasser Abu Shabab in an interview with the British Guardian: "We do not work directly with the Israeli army. Humanitarian aid is stolen in areas controlled by Hamas."

Terrorists disguised as women eliminated in Gaza

During Givati ​​forces' operation in the Gaza Strip, terrorists disguised as women and carrying sacks were identified from a Hamas military building. The forces eliminated them.

Tunisian convoy aims to 'symbolically' break Gaza blockade

A Tunisian-led land convoy, "Soumoud," departs for Gaza with hundreds of activists, aiming to symbolically break the Israeli blockade.

Giulio Meotti:

Where do you sign up to be a useful idiot for the Islamists?

Greta Thunberg in the Tristes Tropiques of Gaza. Opinion

Telegram channel editor rebukes Liberman over Abu Shabab militia

Abu Ali Express editor rejects MK Avigdor Liberman's assertion that details on the Yasser Abu Shabab militia originated from social media, warning that such disclosures by officials carry serious consequences for Israel's strategic ambiguity.

Drama at sea:

IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship

Forces from Shayetet 13 take control of ship that planned to break maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip. Activists detained without incident and will be returned to their countries after being provided with food and water. The ship is on its way to the port of Ashdod.

Hamas threatens Gazan aid workers

Terrorists have begun threatening the workers distributing American supplies as well as warning Gazans that the American aid centers have become 'death traps.'

Former ISA Official:

'Arming Gazan gangs is an important and calculated risk'

Moshe Pazielov, a former senior official in the ISA, explains that Israel is right to arm gangs that will fight Hamas, but must not overlook the long-term consequences of such a decision.

Mother of fallen soldier:

'His team, the ‘Rothstein Force,’ vanished'

Sigal, mother of Sgt. Tom Rotstein z”l, who was killed in a building collapse near Khan Yunis, recounts her son's dedication to the mission and his dreams for the future.

Ron Ben-Yishai:

'This war is just and necessary'

Israel Prize winner and senior military correspondent argues that as long as Hamas and other Jihadist groups are active in Gaza, residents of southern Israel will not have security and will not be able to lead normal lives.

Gaza militia leader's 1st interview with Israeli media

Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the “Popular Forces” militia operating in eastern Rafah, confirms his cooperation with the Palestinian Authority to shelter civilians and combat Hamas terrorism.

IDF intensifies operations in Gaza Strip

The military has begun operating in areas in the center of the Gaza Strip where it has not yet operated, and due to concerns about the lives of hostages, is exercising extreme caution in destroying terrorist routes.

No new day would rise had Greta Thunberg set foot in Gaza

No new day can ever possibly rise if led by maliciously biased ego-trippers like Greta Thunberg. Opinion.

IDF:

'Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin issues solemn statement following the tragic deaths of four IDF soldiers during combat operations in Gaza, shedding light on the challenging realities of the ongoing conflict and the IDF's multifaceted efforts.

Community leaders mourn the loss of Sgt. Maj. (res.) Chen Gross

Community leaders mourn the loss of Sgt. Maj. (res.) Chen Gross Hy''d, a resident of Hinanit in Samaria and a member of the community’s emergency team, calling him a brave warrior and pillar of the community.

Gaza conflict

Britain threatens 'concrete actions' against Israel

British PM Keir Starmer warns Israel of "further concrete actions" if it doesn't cease its Gaza offensive and lift aid restrictions.

Security official reveals:

This is how Israel assisted anti-Hamas clans in Gaza

A security official who took part in the operation revealed that Israel supplied arms, equipment, and money to Gazan elements as part of a secret operation aimed at weakening Hamas.

Rubio slams UN Gaza vote:

'We stand with Israel, not performative resolutions'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends America's veto of a UN Security Council resolution aimed at Israel, blasting it as 'counterproductive,' and warning it emboldens Hamas. 'We will not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas.

Surprising call

Egypt and UAE demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

President of Egypt and President of the UAE meet in Abu Dhabi, seek deal to release hostages in exchange for terrorist prisoners and push for a two-state solution.

At Security Council:

US vetoes resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes new draft resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Ambassador Danon: This resolution sends a dangerous message to Hamas: reject every offer, and the international community will reward you.

Mother of fallen soldier: 'I haven’t yet absorbed the reality'

'It still feels like he’s away on duty,' says Tehila Van Gelder, mother of Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder, who was killed in Gaza, describing her son's enduring smile, his dream of becoming a doctor, and his deep sense of mission.

PLO leaders attack:

'Hamas must relinquish control of the Gaza Strip'

A PLO parliament member calls on Hamas to engage in soul-searching in light of the "starvation and mass destruction" in the Gaza Strip and to join the PLO.

Washington Post retracts Gaza story after falsely blaming Israel

The Washington Post issues rare correction, admitting it misrepresented Israeli involvement in a Gaza incident that left over 30 dead. Updated findings and video footage refute the initial claims, which echoed unverified Hamas-linked sources.

MDA:

Omer was a volunteer who saved many lives

IDF Soldier and MDA Volunteer Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder fell in battle in Gaza, 'He was deeply dedicated to everything he did — both in MDA and during his military service,' Zaki Heller, MDA Spokesperson says.

BBC cans Gaza reporter who called Jews 'devils' and 'sub-human'

BBC bans Gaza contributor Ahmed Alagha from its Arabic channel after he described Jews as "devils" and Israelis as "less than human" on social media.

Italy's President to Israel:

'Unacceptable to deny Gaza aid, ceasefire needed'

Italian President Mattarella criticizes Israel, demanding immediate humanitarian aid access to Gaza and an "immediate ceasefire."

Sources:

Mediators pushing Hamas on Witkoff deal objections

Mediators pushing Hamas to soften demands for a Gaza ceasefire, eyeing minor wording changes, especially on ending the war, to break the deadlock.

Chief of Staff visits Gaza, orders expansion of maneuver

Following a situational assessment in Gaza, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir states Hamas is losing control, directs an expansion of IDF operations to new areas in the north and south to achieve hostage return and eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities.

Lie debunked: The IDF attack that never happened

Palestinian Arab sources claimed that Israel had attacked a humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza, killing at least 30 people. Videos from the area proved that this was a false claim.

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Terrorists caught moving explosives in Gaza and eliminated

During combat operations in Gaza, terrorists transporting explosives were eliminated and a terror tunnel about 30 meters deep and about 700 meters long was destroyed.