Gaza Region

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.

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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.

IDF expands ground operation to Rafah

IDF troops have begun conducting ground activity in the area of "Shabura" in Rafah, the military announced.

State Department:

Trump committed to long-term resolution to Israel-Hamas conflict

State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce says Hamas is to blame for the deaths of Gazans in surprise Israeli strikes, notes Witkoff’s original bridge proposal remains an option should Hamas choose to accept it.

Macron and Saudi Crown Prince condemn Israeli strikes in Gaza

French President says he spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and they condemned the resumption of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.

Discussion on Gaza

Turkish Foreign Minister holds call with Hamas official

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discusses situation in Gaza in phone call with Khalil al-Hayya, one of the leaders of the Hamas terrorist organization.

Following Gaza strikes

Erdogan blasts Israel as 'terror state'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims Israel "feeds on the blood of the innocent" after Israel strikes Hamas terror targets in Gaza.

US:

'Hamas solely responsible for Gaza hostilities'

Speaking at UN Security Council, Acting US Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea stresses that the US supports Israel in its actions against Hamas.

Israel fires back at UN chief:

‘We are outraged you’re Secretary-General’

Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back at UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who condemned Israel's latest strikes in the Gaza Strip: We are outraged by your moral bankruptcy.

UN chief ‘outraged’ by Israeli strikes, calls for ceasefire

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres continues his criticism of Israel, after it launched strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza: I strongly appeal for the ceasefire to be respected.

Netanyahu:

'From now on, negotiations will only take place under fire'

PM addresses nation from Kirya following series of airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Report:

Israel to threaten to annex land from Gaza if hostages harmed

Israeli media reports Israel to adopt new policy against Hamas based on assumption the threat of the loss of land is considered a more serious threat in Gaza.

Head of Hamas government in Gaza eliminated

Essam al-Da'alis, Head of the Hamas Government and the most senior figure of authority in the Gaza Strip, eliminated in surprise airstrikes.

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The IAF's surprise airstrikes on Hamas in Gaza

IDF publishes footage from today's airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza.

France condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

French Foreign Ministry claims airstrikes have caused 'numerous civilian casualties,' demands all military actions in Gaza stop and flow of humanitarian aid be restored.

Ceasefire ends

Israel launches surprise attack in Gaza

Dozens of targets struck from the air, senior officials eliminated. Hamas claims over 400 dead. Educational activity in communities near Gaza cancelled.

White House Press Secretary:

'Israel consulted US pre-Gaza strikes'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms Israel consulted the US before launching strikes on Hamas in Gaza: As President Trump has made it clear, all the terrorists will see a price to pay.

Hamas preparing for a raid?

Defense establishment identifies unusual incident in Gaza

The defense establishment has identified an unusual incident in Gaza in recent days, which may indicate preparations for an attack or raid.

MKs demand urgent discussion on war objectives

Members of the Knesset from the opposition claim that the government is acting contrary to the decisions of the War Cabinet and is not advancing the return of the hostages or the destruction of Hamas.

Houthis threaten to attack American ships

The Houthi military command in Yemen declares that the naval blockade on Israel will continue until aid is allowed into the Gaza Strip.

In northern Gaza Strip

IDF eliminates terrorist cell in Beit Lahia area

IAF strikes a terrorist cell in the Beit Lahia area, including a terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre.

Bipartisan resolution:

US Senate passes resolution to bar Hamas from controlling Gaza

US Senate unanimously approves resolution to affirm Hamas cannot retain control of Gaza.

New Canadian PM condemns Gaza electricity cutoff

Mark Carney, while not directly mentioning Israel, calls decision to cut off electricity to the region a mistake. Pro-Israel figures and Canadian politicians criticize.

ICJ to discuss Israel's responsibility for aid in Gaza

International Court of Justice to convene in late April to discuss UN resolution which urged the court to clarify Israel's obligations in ensuring access to aid in Gaza.

State reveals:

Over 20,000 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza during ceasefire

In its response to a petition regarding the cessation of aid to Gaza, the State demands that the Supreme Court not intervene, arguing that this is a security decision subject to the discretion of the executive branch.

Hamas welcomes Trump's statement on Gaza residents

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem welcomes Trump's statement that no one will be expelled from the Gaza Strip: Force Israel to implement all the terms of the ceasefire.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar:

Gaza must disarm for Israel’s security

Foreign Minister tells ABC News that the war in Gaza must end with the demilitarization of the Strip: Israel cannot accept a “Hezbollah model” in Gaza.