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News and updates about Gaza Region

Trump insists:

'Egypt and Jordan will do it, they will take in Gazans'

US President unfazed by Egypt and Jordan rejecting his plan which would see them taking in Palestinian Arabs from Gaza: They’re going to do it. We do a lot for them, and they’re going to do it.

'Egypt and Jordan will do it, they will take in Gazans'

Steve Witkoff:

Almost nothing left in Gaza, reconstruction will take 10-15 years

US Middle East envoy reacts to seeing the destruction in Gaza during his visit to the coastal enclave.

Almost nothing left in Gaza, reconstruction will take 10-15 years

Singer Mooki: 'No greater garbage than Gazans'

"No greater garbage in the whole world than the residents of Gaza. They're not people, they are the most repulsive and despicable collection of sub-humans,' says singer Mooki.

Singer Mooki: 'No greater garbage than Gazans'

New details:

Arbel Yehud was held in isolation for 482 days

Freed hostage says the shocking scenes seen in Gaza today do not show a tenth of the cruelty that she experienced in Gaza.

Arbel Yehud was held in isolation for 482 days

Six months later:

Hamas admits for the first time: 'Mohammed Deif is dead'

Spokesman for Hamas' military wing, Abu Ubaida, confirms for the first time that Mohammed Deif was eliminated in an Israeli attack approximately six months ago.

Hamas admits for the first time: 'Mohammed Deif is dead'

Watch:

Children in Gaza cheer for terrorists

Children in Gaza cheer for terrorists following the release of three hostages today.

Children in Gaza cheer for terrorists

After disturbing scenes:

Israel receives commitment for safe exit of hostages from Gaza

PM Netanyahu had ordered the freezing of the release of terrorists after mobs of Gazans and Hamas terrorists surrounded the vehicles carrying the hostages who were released today.

Israel receives commitment for safe exit of hostages from Gaza

Sisi responds to Trump:

'Egypt will not take part in the displacement of Palestinians'

Egyptian President responds publicly to the proposal by US President Donald Trump that Gazans should relocate to countries such as Egypt and Jordan.

'Egypt will not take part in the displacement of Palestinians'

IDF fires at suspicious vehicle in unauthorized area in Gaza

In several areas throughout the Gaza Strip, IDF troops fired warning shots toward suspects who approached and posed a threat to them.

IDF fires at suspicious vehicle in unauthorized area in Gaza

Chief of Staff:

'IDF action in last 24 hours expedited return of Arbel Yehud'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducted a situational assessment and a tour of the Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip, tells soldiers, 'This heightened readiness over the past 24 hours has led to a very, very significant improvement—both in another upcoming hostage release and in expediting the return of Arbel Yehud, where they tried to pull a trick on us.'

'IDF action in last 24 hours expedited return of Arbel Yehud'

'Two days ago there was an infiltration attempt'

Eli Assus, brother-in-law of Yaakov Avitan, the contractor who was accidentally shot by friendly fire in Gaza, speaks about the tragic incident and details he received from the IDF.

'Two days ago there was an infiltration attempt'

Jordanian official:

Solving Gaza conflict may come at Jordan's expense

Faisal Al-Fayez, chair of Jordanian Senate, expresses concern that efforts to solve the 'Palestinian problem' will come at the expense of Jordan's stability and security.

Solving Gaza conflict may come at Jordan's expense

Israeli assessment:

'Trump will make it difficult to resume fighting'

Political sources believe US administration will give Israel enticing security and political offer, to encourage it not to return to fighting in Gaza.

'Trump will make it difficult to resume fighting'

The Gaza problem - how to solve it

When it comes to the crunch, their Arab co-religionists are not there to better the life of Gazans, although they have spent years bewailing their situation and falsely blaming Israel for it. Time for a change. Opinion.

The Gaza problem - how to solve it

Khamenei claims:

'Gaza brought Israel to its knees'

Iran's Supreme Leader comments on Gaza ceasefire, claims "Gaza brought the Zionist regime to its knees".

'Gaza brought Israel to its knees'

Rubio to Egyptian FM:

'Hamas can never govern Gaza or threaten Israel again'

Secretary of State speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. State Department does not specify whether Trump's relocation idea for Gazans came up in the conversation.

'Hamas can never govern Gaza or threaten Israel again'

Friendly fire incident:

Kobi Avitan, father of 3, killed in operational accident in Gaza

Investigation launched after civilian Defense Ministry contractor killed by gunfire, apparently from Israeli forces, in the Gaza Strip.

Kobi Avitan, father of 3, killed in operational accident in Gaza

Shocking:

Gaza child recites ISIS founder's vow to destroy Israel

Al Jazeera publishes a video of a boy in northern Gaza reciting by heart a speech by former ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi vowing to destroy the Jews in Israel and turn the country into their graveyard.

Gaza child recites ISIS founder's vow to destroy Israel

Trump doubles down

'I wish Sisi would take in some residents of Gaza'

US President says he spoke to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi about his relocation plan: I wish he would take some. We helped them a lot, and I'm sure he'd help us.

'I wish Sisi would take in some residents of Gaza'

After Trump remarks on Gazans

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

US Secretary of State speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two days after Trump floated the idea of Jordan taking in Gazans.

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

Albanian PM:

'We're taking in 10,000 Gazans? Fake news'

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects Channel 12 report saying Trump is in talks with his country about the possibility of taking in as many as 100,000 Gazan civilians: “I haven’t heard something so fake in quite some time."

'We're taking in 10,000 Gazans? Fake news'

IDF operates against suspects who posed threat to troops in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says that, over the past day, IDF troops precisely operated against suspects who posed a threat to the troops operating in the Gaza Strip: The IDF is determined to fully maintain the terms of the agreement in order to return the hostages.

IDF operates against suspects who posed threat to troops in Gaza

Att. Marc Zell:

Trump's decision on weapons is important for action against Iran

'Donald Trump is a man of principles. Everybody around the world is reassessing their foreign policy and their relationship to the US,' says Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, to Arutz Sheva.

Trump's decision on weapons is important for action against Iran

Released hostage:

'There are 2 million terrorists in Gaza'

Hamas demanded hostages talk on stage before their release; they chose to show hand signs of victory. 'I would say one sentence in Arabic: ‘My name is Liri Albag, I am number one.'

'There are 2 million terrorists in Gaza'

Egypt rejects Trump idea to relocate Gazans

Egypt rejects idea floated by Trump regarding the evacuation of Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan, reiterates "continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land."

Egypt rejects Trump idea to relocate Gazans

PA opposes Trump proposal on relocating Gazans

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas's office responds to Trump's comments, stresses it strongly opposes any plan aiming to deport Palestinian Arabs from the Gaza Strip.

PA opposes Trump proposal on relocating Gazans

Sa'ar: What a despicable person

Irish President appears to draw line between Holocaust and Gaza

Irish President Michael Higgins takes advantage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day speech to criticize Israel. Foreign Minister GIdeon Sa'ar: What a despicable person. What a distorted policy.

Irish President appears to draw line between Holocaust and Gaza

Diplomatic source:

Netzarim Corridor closed until release of Arbel Yehud resolved

Diplomatic source states Netanyahu is adamant on the decision not to allow Gazans to move north at Netzarim, until the return of hostage Arbel Yehud is resolved.

Netzarim Corridor closed until release of Arbel Yehud resolved

Hamas rejects Trump proposal to relocate Gazans

Hamas official says that Gaza residents would rather face death than temporarily relocate to Egypt and Jordan.

Hamas rejects Trump proposal to relocate Gazans

Smotrich:

'Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans is a good idea'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate part of the Gaza population to other places like Egypt and Jordan while reconstruction takes place.

'Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans is a good idea'

Trump:

'I'd like Jordan and Egypt to take in more people from Gaza'

US President suggests potential mass relocation of Gazans to other countries, such as Jordan and Egypt, to essentially "clean out" the conflict-ridden area and start anew.

'I'd like Jordan and Egypt to take in more people from Gaza'

IDF: We fired towards terrorists violating ceasefire in Gaza

IDF soldiers fire warning shots after terrorists in Gaza present a threat to troops. 'IDF prepared for any scenario, urges Gazan residents to follow instructions.'

IDF: We fired towards terrorists violating ceasefire in Gaza

Gaza ceasefire:

IDF troops operate against threats in the Gaza Strip

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says that over the past day, IDF troops operated against threats posed to them in the Gaza Strip.

IDF troops operate against threats in the Gaza Strip

Hamas executes alleged 'collaborators' with Israel

Video posted to Telegram and which cannot be independently verified reportedly shows Hamas terrorists executing several individuals accused of being “collaborators” with Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas executes alleged 'collaborators' with Israel

Gaza:

Troops fire at suspects approaching them

IDF troops confront threats against them by firing warning shots in accordance with the ceasefire.

Troops fire at suspects approaching them

Turkish official:

'We may resume trade with Israel if lasting peace is achieved'

Turkey cut off trade ties with Israel last year in response to its conflict against Hamas in Gaza. Relations between the two countries have been strained as President Erdogan has continued to lash out at Israel.

'We may resume trade with Israel if lasting peace is achieved'

IDF spokesman:

'Return to northern Gaza next week - if Hamas keeps the deal'

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee tweeted a list of areas forbidden to Gazans, and added that they may return home next week if Hamas doesn't back out of the deal.

'Return to northern Gaza next week - if Hamas keeps the deal'

New details on the captivity of Romi, Emily, and Doron

The three hostages who were freed on Sunday were held in several hiding places, some of the time together and some of the time separated. They were held underground and in an apartment in Gaza City, among other places.

New details on the captivity of Romi, Emily, and Doron

Why not “one million deaths in Gaza”?

Quadrupling and, at the very least, doubling the number of deaths reported by Hamas must really be a “difficult but essential task” for the Lancet, Opinion.

Why not “one million deaths in Gaza”?

Oron Shaul, whose body was rescued from Gaza, is laid to rest

Thousands attend the funeral of Oron Shaul, whose body was rescued from Gaza a decade after he was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists in Operation Protective Edge.

Oron Shaul, whose body was rescued from Gaza, is laid to rest

Houthi leader:

'We will respond to any foolish act committed against Yemen'

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, senior leader of the Houthi rebels, says the rebels will monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and will prepare for future rounds of fighting against Israel.

'We will respond to any foolish act committed against Yemen'

Trump:

'Hostage deal a first step toward lasting Middle East peace'

US President-elect comments on hostage deal at rally in Washington, DC: This agreement could only have happened as a result of our historic victory in November.

'Hostage deal a first step toward lasting Middle East peace'

Report:

Trump considering relocation of Gazans during reconstruction

US President-elect's transition team considering allowing many Gazans to leave for other countries during the period in which Gaza undergoes reconstruction.

Trump considering relocation of Gazans during reconstruction

IDF strikes terror targets in north, central Gaza

The ceasefire was supposed to go into effect at 8:30, but did not because Hamas has not provided the names of the hostages who are supposed to be released today.

IDF strikes terror targets in north, central Gaza

Abbas:

'PA prepared to take full responsibility for post-war Gaza'

In first remarks since announcement of hostage deal, PA chairman says his government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibility in Gaza.

'PA prepared to take full responsibility for post-war Gaza'

Fitch analyst:

'Gaza ceasefire could positively impact Israel’s credit rating'

Fitch's top sovereign rating analyst says that Israel’s credit rating, currently rated "A," could be positively impacted by a ceasefire in Gaza.

'Gaza ceasefire could positively impact Israel’s credit rating'

IDF building protective walls in Gaza border region

IDF's Southern Command constructing concrete walls around Sderot, to protect against antitank fire, residents fume. 'If we're building walls, nothing has changed.'

IDF building protective walls in Gaza border region

Sadly, nothing has really changed

Defeating Hamas and freeing all our hostages are both worthy objectives but they are incompatible. Have we learned nothing? Opinion.

Sadly, nothing has really changed

US official:

'Five female soldiers will be released this coming Sunday'

Senior official in the Biden administration tells reporters that American citizens Keith Siegel and Sagui Dekel-Chen are expected be released in the first phase of the deal.

'Five female soldiers will be released this coming Sunday'

Harris on hostage deal:

'We are determined that all American hostages be returned home'

US Vice President comments on ceasefire and hostage release deal: Doug and I pray for all the hostages, and we are grateful that some, including Americans, will soon be reunited with their loved ones.

'We are determined that all American hostages be returned home'

Watch:

Real October 7th footage: How Gazans joined Hamas

To combat the widespread myth that Hamas alone was responsible for the events of October 7th, Yosef Rabin compiled a powerful 10-minute video featuring over 20 clips filmed by regular Gazans across the strip on that day. Warning: Graphic content.

Real October 7th footage: How Gazans joined Hamas

Hostages symbol against a full moonrise in Gaza sky

Photographer documents IDF soldiers in Netzarim Corridor, against a full moonrise and symbol of hostages in skies over Gaza.

Hostages symbol against a full moonrise in Gaza sky

Netzach Yehuda soldier fighting for his life

Yisrael Lonberg (19), a soldier from the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, was hit by an RPG in Beit Hanoun while attacking terrorists who killed his friend.

Netzach Yehuda soldier fighting for his life

Historians trampling History (in Gaza)

By a vote of 428 to 88, members of the American Historical Association last week adopted a resolution accusing Israel of committing “scholasticide”- do you wonder what that could possibly mean? See below.

Historians trampling History (in Gaza)

Report: Israel requesting expanded buffer zone in Gaza

The Israeli delegation to Doha submitted a military plan for every stage in the ceasefire deal, Qatari media reports.

Report: Israel requesting expanded buffer zone in Gaza

Jamie Lee Curtis:

'The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza'

Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis criticized by both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups after likening the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires to the destruction in Gaza.

'The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza'

In Khan Yunis

IDF strikes terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre

IAF conducts several IDF and ISA intelligence-based strikes on a number of terrorists who took part in the murderous October 7th massacre in Israeli territory.

IDF strikes terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre

Report:

IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

Military officials say the operations in northern Gaza are meant to clear the area of terrorists and their infrastructure, but the terrorist forces are a mix of 'veteran' terrorists and newly-recruited terrorists.

IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

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Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds

Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds in northern Gaza, after three months of combat in the area.

Kfir Brigade finishes operating in three terrorist strongholds

Report:

60 terrorists captured in Gaza treated in Israeli hospitals

60 terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, who were arrested at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, were brought for medical treatment in hospitals in Israel.

60 terrorists captured in Gaza treated in Israeli hospitals