Gaza Region

'Hamas are cowards: They left their weapons behind and fled'

Kan News military correspondent hears from the soldiers on the ground in Rafah. 'We haven't encountered the enemy in a month and a half.'

Two female soldiers injured in Gaza each lose a leg

Major Nurit, severely injured in Gaza, loses a leg. Linor, an injured combat soldier, also loses a leg.

Hamas holding 20,000 terrorists for Day of Command

Hamas holding 20,000 terrorists in displaced cities, to maintain force for broad maneuver, while attempts to attack IDF forces continue.

White House slams Hamas:

'Release the hostages or face hell'

White House condemns Hamas for rejecting Israel’s latest ceasefire and hostage release deal, reaffirming Trump’s demands that it release the hostages or face consequences.

Three Israelis returned after crossing into Gazan territory

Three Israeli civilians cross the border from Israeli territory into the Gaza Strip. IDF troops operating in the area return them to Israeli territory.

Report:

Gaza has 1 month's supply of food left

Israel estimates that stopping the transfer of humanitarian aid will result in the Gaza Strip running out of food within a month, which would increase pressure on Hamas to end the war on Israel's terms.

Dog kidnapped from Nir Oz returned to its owners

Reservist soldier locates a frightened dog among the ruins in Rafah. The dog is discovered to be Billie, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Revealed:

Information leak almost prevented Operation Arnon

Shin Bet agent who disclosed information about rescue operation shortly before it was carried out is arrested, faces prosecution.

Foreign Ministry:

'Some details Germany unfortunately left out'

Israel's Foreign Ministry corrected a tweet from its opposite number from Germany condemning the bombing of a Gazan hospital.

Macron clarifies:

Yes to Palestinian state without Hamas, yes to Israel's security

French President Emmanuel Macron clarifies France’s stance on Gaza, supporting a two-state solution that excludes Hamas. He stresses the need for peace, a lasting ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and mutual recognition between Israel and a future Palestinian state.

Southern Gaza:

IDF officer moderately injured after terror cell opens fire

IDF officer moderately injured from terrorist fire in the southern Gaza Strip. Troops eliminate two of the terrorists, the third eliminated by the IAF.

IDF:

Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated

IDF and ISA targeted and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Iyad Muhammad Farhat, head of sniper fire for Hamas' Tel al-Sultan Battalion, who was responsible for planning and executing sniper attacks against IDF troops.

Supreme Court:

Petition demanding Israel supply electricity to Gaza rejected

Israeli Supreme Court states Israel has no obligation to provide electricity to Gaza and the petition demanding it do so is non-justiciable,

'I didn't hear that word'

Canadian Liberal leader walks back Israeli ‘genocide’ remark

Liberal leader Mark Carney asked about his comment at a Calgary rally after appearing to affirm a claim that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, claims he didn’t hear the word “genocide”.

MK Illouz:

'Open your borders to Gazans – or expose your hypocrisy'

MK Dan Illouz introduced a resolution calling on the international community to open its gates to refugees from the Gaza Strip at the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Heroism:

At 8:40 I wrote, 'Nahal Oz has fallen'

20-year-old Maya Braun shares her lookout team's unimaginable heroism in Nahal Oz on October 7th.

UN chief rejects Israeli proposal for Gaza aid oversight

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres firmly rejects Israeli plan to oversee humanitarian aid entering Gaza, warning it could severely limit supplies. While Israel insists the system would prevent Hamas from misusing aid, Guterres emphasizes adherence to humanitarian principles and calls for unrestricted access to those in need.

Sa’ar to Sky News Arabia:

'It is Hamas’s fault that the war is going on'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells Sky News Arabia that Hamas is solely responsible for the continued war in Gaza, citing its refusal to disarm and release hostages. He stresses that even Palestinian Arab civilians are aware of Hamas’s role in fueling the conflict.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We caught the enemy by surprise, Rafah Brigade will be defeated'

The Chief of Staff toured the Golani and 188 Brigade combat areas on the Morag corridor in the Gaza Strip, praised the soldiers and approved the continuation of operational plans.

France, Egypt, and Jordan:

Palestinian Authority should lead post-war Gaza

Leaders of France, Egypt, and Jordan agree that the Palestinian Authority should oversee post-war governance in Gaza, rejecting any future political role for Hamas and opposing the displacement of Palestinian Arabs.

Minister Arbel:

16 evacuation flights for Gazans have already departed

Interior Minister says hundreds of Gazans have taken evacuation flights from Ramon Airport, with more evacuation flights to come.

Confirmed:

'Journalist' who celebrated Oct. 7 massacre injured in IDF strike

IDF confirms that Hamas 'journalist' who celebrated October 7 massacre among multiple injured in IDF strike on southern Gaza.

Britain:

Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes

Human rights lawyers in Britain to file complaints against 10 IDF soldiers who have British citizenship, after they fought in Gaza.

Morocco:

Protest condemns Israel’s Gaza operation and US policy

Tens of thousands rally in Morocco’s capital to denounce Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and criticize US involvement. Protesters call for an end to the war and express anger over Morocco’s ties with Israel.

After rocket attacks from Gaza

Netanyahu, Katz vow strong response

PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz pledge a forceful response after ten rockets fired from Gaza, damaging vehicles in Ashkelon. IDF strikes rocket launchers and vows continued action to eliminate threats from Hamas.

Egypt, Jordan, and France call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and France to meet on Monday in Cairo to discuss ways to bring about a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Terrorist who kidnapped Bibas family eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce that terrorist Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Awad, who infiltrated Nir Oz on October 7 and was likely personally involved in the abductions and brutal murders of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, was eliminated.

IDF and Shin Bet announce:

Hamas key terror financing facilitator eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce that terrorist Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, a key terror financing facilitator within Hamas, was eliminated on Thursday.

Palestinian Authority encourages rebellion against Hamas

Senior Fatah official comes out against the Hamas terrorist organization, stating that it is not a "Palestinian movement" but is instead tied to other countries and their interests.

Gaza operation expands:

IDF launches ground operation in Rafah

IDF troops launch a ground operation in Rafah, accompanied by numerous airstrikes that continued for hours. Minister Katz: I call on the residents of Gaza to act now to remove Hamas and return all the hostages.

Testimony of Eliya Cohen:

Torture, starvation, and abuse in Hamas tunnels

Hostage survivor Eliya Cohen recounts the brutal abuse he endured at the hands of terrorists, the hostage who tried to escape and was murdered, and the moment he discovered his girlfriend was still alive.

Revenge:

Gazan clan executes alleged Hamas operative

Members of a local clan in Gaza execute a Hamas policeman who they claimed is a Hamas operative responsible for killing one of their relatives earlier today.

Gaza “protests”: the Western mind desperate for a fantasy

The “protests” we saw on the streets of Gaza this week, comical in their theatricality, are designed not to save Hamas, but to save “Muslim land” from falling into infidel - read Jewish - hands, Opinion.

Hamas: Ceasefire talks gaining momentum

Hamas spokesman says negotiations for ceasefire and hostage release are progressing: We hope that the coming days will bring a real breakthrough.

Report:

Netanyahu tasks Mossad with finding homes for Gazans

Axios reports that Netanyahu has instructed Mossad to identify nations willing to accept large numbers of Gazans. Prime Minister's Office declines to comment.

Yerucham Hesder Yeshiva students:

Singing in memory of our friends who fell in the war

The song written by Ephraim Yechman Hy"d of Gush Etzion, a student at the hesder yeshiva in Yerucham, and myself, is released here in his memory and that of all the other friends who fell fighting for the Land of Israel and its people.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'Hamas engineered the protests in the Gaza Strip'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli estimates that even if there are Gazans who are angry with Hamas, one cannot suspect that they will assist Israel.

Hamas announces:

Spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou eliminated in Jabalia

Hamas says its spokesperson, Abdul Latif Al-Qanou, was eliminated in an Israeli strike in northern Gaza.

Ground military pressure:

Senior Fatah member calls on Hamas to end war

Senior Fatah member calls on Hamas to re-assess its policies and agree to Arab initiative to end war.

Watch:

White flag and Star of David at mass demonstrations in Gaza

Demonstrations in Gaza call for the removal of Hamas, demonstrators waved banners: 'Hamas does not represent us.

1 week of war:

IDF releases footage of terrorist eliminations, strikes in Syria

1 week into the resumption of combat in Gaza, the IDF has struck 430 terror targets and intercepted 14 missiles and rockets.

IDF Spox mocks Al Jazeera:

'When it’s against Hamas – there are no cameras'

IDF Spokesperson for Arab media, Avichay Adraee, criticizes Qatari channel for ignoring protests that broke out in the Gaza Strip against Hamas’ rule.

Amid renewed fighting

UAE President discusses Gaza ceasefire with Trump

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan speaks to Trump, stresses importance of making humanitarian aid available to Gaza’s residents.

Gazans protest against Hamas, demand an end to the war

Hundreds of Gazans take to the streets in the largest of its kind protest against Hamas since the October 7 massacre.

Hamas warns: Do not use military vehicles

Hamas’ internal security apparatus warns residents of the Gaza Strip not to use military vehicles following Air Force strikes that destroyed pickup trucks.

IAF destroys dozens of Nuhkba Force vehicles in Gaza

Air Force destroys vehicles used by terrorist organizations in an effort to disrupt the maneuverability and logistics of the terrorists.

Abbas ups his rhetoric: Israel committing mass extermination

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of carrying out genocide and causing a slow, agonizing death for Palestinian Arabs.

IDF concludes encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah

Overnight, troops encircled the area, eliminated several terrorists, and conducted a targeted raid on a terror infrastructure site that was used over the past few months as a command and control center of Hamas terrorists.

Senior IDF officer:

'Hamas will not release hostages until we control Gaza'

'Hamas will release hostages when we control Gaza, Lebanese army is unreliable,' former military Intelligence Research Div., Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser says.

Israeli on paraglider causes panic on southern border

Suspicious movement identified near kibbutzim on southern border leads to deployment of IDF forces and closure of road.

Security Cabinet approves:

Israel to manage admin. for voluntary relocation from Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves proposal to set up administration for 'voluntary relocation' administration from Gaza, 'We will assist any Gazan resident who wishes to relocate.'

Senior Hamas official:

'Hamas has no aspirations to govern the Gaza Strip'

Hamas spokesperson claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu prioritizes the survival of his government over implementing the agreement and the lives of the hostages.

Hamas announces:

Political bureau member Salah al-Bardawil eliminated

Hamas confirms reports that Salah al-Bardawil, a member of the organization's political bureau, was eliminated in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, along with his wife.

Hostage Forum families:

'End the war, secure release of hostages'

Dozens of former hostages and over 250 family members of those still held captive call on the Israeli government to immediately end the war in Gaza and renew the effort to bring all hostages home.

IDF strikes Hamas launcher near humanitarian area in Al-Furqan

IDF strikes launcher from which two projectiles were launched toward Israeli territory in the area of Al-Furqan in northern Gaza. "This is further evidence of Hamas' systematic exploitation of civilians."

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet announce they conducted an intelligence-based strike on Thursday and eliminated terrorist Osama Tabash, who planned and coordinated targets and infiltration objectives during the October 7th Massacre.

Poll:

More than half of Gazans would leave if given the chance

52% of Gaza residents plan to temporarily or permanently leave the Gaza Strip, a survey published by the Telegraph shows.

European Council urges:

'Immediate ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza'

European Council says it "deplores" both the recent breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza as well as Hamas' refusal to release hostages, calls for full implementation of the ceasefire.

Mike Waltz:

'Hamas chose war, Israel has the right to defend'

Trump’s National Security Advisor expresses support for Israel’s renewed military campaign against Hamas: The ceasefire would have been extended if Hamas released all remaining hostages.

White House:

Trump 'fully supports' IDF actions in Gaza

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says current situation is "completely the fault of Hamas" and the US fully backs the resumption of IDF operation in Gaza this week.