Gaza Region

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Four soldiers from the Kfir Brigade fell in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Orr Katz, Staff Sergeant Nave Yair Asulin, Staff Sergeant Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat and Staff Sergeant Ofir Eliyahu fell in combat in northern Gaza.

'May the Jews kill them'

Watch: What Gazans think about Hamas after a year of war

Channel 12 News reporter Ohad Hemo spoke to Gazans and was surprised to learn what they really think about Hamas after a year of war: 'I was glad when you killed Sinwar, who destroyed and killed our children'

Blinken to continue to try resolving Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State intends to continue working toward resolving the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts before Trump takes office in January.

Operations in Beit Lahia begins

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

IDF troops continue to operate in the area of Jabaliya and have eliminated approximately 50 terrorists over the past day. 60 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in a number of strikes in Baalbek and north of the Litani River.

A humanitarian, holistic plan for Gaza

The Gaza enclave can be rebuilt and replaced with an infrastructure that will benefit all residents in the area and the region. Opinion.

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Sergeant Ariel Sosnov fell during combat in the north

In another incident, a soldier in the Kfir Brigade was severely injured during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

The footage found in the tunnel in which 6 hostages were murdered

Flash drive found in Rafah with video showing terrorists watching Al Jazeera and talking about hostage Almog Seroussi and the protests in Israel.

US soldier who was injured on Gaza pier dies

US Army says a soldier who was critically injured this past May while on a temporary mission supporting the humanitarian pier for Gaza has died.

Blinken to Gallant:

'US committed to Israel’s security against threats from Iran'

US Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, urges Israel to take "further actions to substantially increase and sustain humanitarian aid to Gaza".

Report:

Hamas, Fatah agree on joint committee to run Gaza

Arabic media reports that Egyptian mediators have attempted to convince Hamas to accept a ceasefire and talks with Fatah have been successful.

Meters from hospital:

Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

Gazan terrorist organizations detonate explosive device on a humanitarian convoy, causing damage to a nearby hospital and injuring six people.

In northern Gaza

IDF soldier killed in grenade explosion

An IDF soldier was killed by a grenade explosion, on the night between Friday and Saturday, in the northern Gaza Strip. The Military Police Investigation Unit is looking into the circumstances of the incident.

In strike in Khan Yunis

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab

IAF eliminates terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab, who was a member of Hamas' political bureau, and was responsible for national relations within the organization.

Saudi FM:

'A genocide is happening in the Gaza Strip'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, condemns the "complete blockade" of northern Gaza, reiterates that normalization is dependent on a Palestinian state.

Bereaved mother:

Nissim fell 57 years after his grandfather

First sergeant Nisim Meytal of Hadera was killed, 57 years after his grandfather, along with four other IDF soldiers from the multi-dimensional unit in northern Gaza.

Senior Hamas official:

'Any agreement must include Israeli withdrawal from Gaza'

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri says the terrorist group is reviewing new proposals from mediators, but repeats the group's previous conditions for an agreement.

Operated in humanitarian area

IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis

Prior to the strike, numerous steps taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.

'Hamas uses ambulances for terror activities'

IDF conducts precise operation against Hamas terror stronghold embedded in Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya, arresting 100 terrorists and preventing harm to civilians.

British Foreign Secretary:

'A regional war would be catastrophic'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he spoke to his Israeli and Iranian counterparts in an attempt to avoid escalation into a “catastrophic” regional war.

Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar's elimination wasn't planned, but it wasn't by chance'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, toured the Jabaliya area in the Gaza Strip and conducted a situational assessment with the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command.

Hamas compares the situation in Gaza to the Holocaust

In a statement that implies distress, Hamas calls on every possible factor to exert pressure on the international community to bring about an end to the war.

US official:

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

Senior US administration official says Blinken “went through in detail” the letter he sent to the Israeli government, in which he warned that US weapon shipments to Israel could be affected if Israel fails to make improvements in Gaza within 30 days.

Daniela Weiss:

'The Arabs have lost their right to Gaza'

Daniella Weiss, leader of the Nachala movement, says that the time has come to make Gaza entirely Jewish.

Harris on MSNBC:

'The number of innocents killed in Gaza is unconscionable'

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells MSNBC's Al Sharpton that the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar removed an obstacle to a ceasefire but "we've got to work at it".

175 Hezbollah, Hamas targets struck in Lebanon and Gaza

Troops continue operational ground activities in southern Lebanon and are operating to dismantle Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites, eliminate terrorists and confiscate weapons that were located.

IDF responds

Hamas claims dozens killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit responds to Hamas claims that 80 people were killed in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahiya: The numbers are exaggerated, Hamas has been proven to be sorely unreliable.

Dozens of Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists targeted in airstrike

Terrorists involved in rocket fire and planning terror attacks targeted during meeting inside a command and control center embedded inside a compound that previously served as the 'Abu Hassan' School in northern Gaza.

Qatari PM:

'There haven't been ceasefire talks for 3-4 weeks'

Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, says there have been no conversations for the last three to four weeks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal: We are just moving in the same circle.

UNRWA chief warns:

'We're nearing a critical point'

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini says the agency is facing a combination of financial and political challenges which may result in its inability to continue operating in Gaza.

Ambassador Danon:

'The problem is that Hamas steals aid for Gazans'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN responds to accusations that Israel is not allowing enough aid to enter the Gaza Strip: The amount of aid is not the issue, but rather the fact that Hamas steals aid which is destined for Gazans.

After US ultimatum:

Israel vows to improve conditions in Gaza

Axios report: Israeli officials have been reassuring US counterparts that Israel will take swift action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, following a threat of an arms embargo from the Biden administration.

Keir Starmer:

UK considering sanctions on Smotrich and Minister Ben Gvir

Keir Starmer to Ed Davey, 'UK considering sanctions for Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben Gvir.' 'The days of the Mandate are over. They do not scare me.'

NYT accused of publishing doctored X-rays in anti-Israel piece

Military, forensics experts cast doubt on X-ray photographs included in piece accusing Israel of deliberately shooting Gazan children in the head given the caliber of the bullets and the lack of damage to the skull.

Report:

US considering presenting postwar plan for Gaza after election

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly considering shifting from pushing for a ceasefire to presenting plan for Gaza for after the war based on Israeli and UAE ideas.

Broad ministerial support for settlement in Gaza

Multiple coalition ministers and MKs intend to participate 0ver the course of Sukkot in an event calling for Israeli resettlement of Gaza.

AIPAC:

'Threatening to cut support for Israel sends a dangerous message'

AIPAC criticizes Biden administration's warning to Israel of a US arms embargo over humanitarian aid into Gaza: Israel routinely takes unprecedented steps to preserve and safeguard Palestinian lives.

Israeli official on US threat:

'Israel takes this matter seriously'

Israeli official responds to US letter warning of an arms embargo over entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza: Israel intends to address the concerns raised in this letter with our American counterparts.

MK Sukkot to Gallant:

'Arabs from Gaza roam freely in Judea and Samaria'

MK Sukkot writes to Defense Minister and demands that he instruct defense establishment to arrest and return to the Gaza Strip all the potential terrorists who infiltrated Judea and Samaria.

Gaza:

Terrorists who fired on IDF soldiers from UNRWA clinic eliminated

162nd Division in northern Gaza eliminates dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle.

Sergeant Koren Bitan fell in battle in southern Gaza

Sergeant Koren Bitan, a 19-year-old soldier from Rosh Ha'ayin who served in the Bislamach Brigade, fell in combat in the south Gaza Strip,

VP Harris:

'Israel should make effort to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza'

US Vice President cites claims by World Food Program that no aid has reached Gaza for nearly two weeks, says Israel must increase efforts in allowing humanitarian aid into northern Gaza.

Macron to Iranian President:

'Support a general de-escalation in the region'

French President speaks to Iranian counterpart, calls on him to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Released hostage to diplomats:

'I nearly died underneath the ground'

Ambassadors and diplomats join hostages' families in solidarity event. Released hostage Aviva Siegel: I was there. For 51 days. I nearly died underneath the ground. One more day and I would have been dead.

ISA forbade Cabinet ministers from touring Philadelphi corridor

Minister Gallant supported the idea and even gave an order to the IDF to prepare for a visit from cabinet ministers, but in the end, the ISA ordered the tour cancelled.

240 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon struck in last day

Overnight, the 36th Division continued its operational activity in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah terror targets and terrorist infrastructure in the area. As part of the activity, the IAF struck Hezbollah launchers, anti-tank missile posts, weapons storage facilities, and additional terror targets.

Trump says he’s visited Gaza, but no record of such a trip exists

Donald Trump says he’s visited Gaza, but no record of such a trip exists. An aide mentioned the former president’s trip to Israel. But Gaza is not in Israel.

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Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu fell in northern Gaza

In the incident where Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu was killed, a soldier was severely injured. In an additional incident in southern Lebanon, a soldier was severely injured.

IDF reinforces Gaza region for Oct. 7 memorial

Commanding Officer of the Southern Command: "The Southern Command remains at a heightened state of vigilance and readiness for the coming days."

Report:

IDF launched ground maneuver in Jabaliya in northern Gaza

Palestinian Arab media report a maneuver in northern Gaza. IAF aircraft strike terrorists operating in a compound formerly used by UNRWA.

Gaza:

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

After more than a decade in captivity in Gaza: The IDF led by COGAT, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Israel, rescued a young Yazidi woman held by a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS in the Gaza Strip

Israel makes history, the US tries to freeze it

At every step, the Biden Administration has opposed Israel’s acts of self-defense in Lebanon. It has done the same in Gaza. Opinion

Gazans celebrate the Iranian missile attack against Israel

Residents of the Gaza Strip staying in the humanitarian shelter near the hospital in Deir al-Balah were filmed celebrating the Iranian attack on Israel.

IDF soldier seriously injured by anti-tank missile in Gaza

An IDF soldier from the Yiftah brigade was seriously injured on Monday in a battle in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF spokesman announced, and was taken to a hospital.

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Kilometer-long tunnel in central Gaza demolished

IDF forces destroyed a tunnel about a kilometer long near residential houses in central Gaza.

UN chief:

'There is no alternative to UNRWA'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges world leaders to increase support for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”: We have failed the people of Gaza.

'The day after'

Hamas agrees to allow rival Fatah to control Gaza crossings

Hamas terror group agrees to give up control of Gaza crossings 'the day after' the war in Gaza ends, ceding to rival group led by Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders officially introduces legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive weaponry to Israel, claims Netanyahu is thwarting ceasefire efforts.

European official:

'Israel defending itself doesn't mean collective punishment'

European Council President Charles Michel claims Israel is inflicting "collective punishment" on civilians living in areas targeted by its military.

In central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists operating in school compound

IAF conducts precise strike on Hamas terrorists who were operating inside a command and control center that previously served as the “Khaled ibn al-Walid” School.

Hamas terrorists take over humanitarian aid truck

Armed terrorists eliminated while trying to take over humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza; IDF strikes Hamas command and control center embedded in Gaza's Al Falah School.