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News and updates about Gaza Region

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'I warned it would happen and it can happen again'

Zvi Yehezkeli, expert, author and i24NEWS senior commentator, says solution to current conflict is 'to see the Middle East in the same way that they see themselves, and not the way we see them.'

'I warned it would happen and it can happen again'

Hamas:

'No need for new proposals, pressure Netanyahu'

Hamas again rejects renewed negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage release deal, calls for pressure on Netanyahu to accept proposal.

'No need for new proposals, pressure Netanyahu'

US official:

'We can account for Israel's security if it leaves Philadelphi'

Senior US official rejects claims that proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal would endanger Israel's security: That is just fundamentally untrue.

'We can account for Israel's security if it leaves Philadelphi'

Senior Israeli official:

'Israel agreed to leave Philadelphi Corridor in 2nd stage'

A senior Israeli official told mediators in recent days that Israel has agreed to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor in the second phase of a potential hostage deal with Hamas, despite PM Netanyahu's insistence the IDF's continued presence in the corridor is vital.

'Israel agreed to leave Philadelphi Corridor in 2nd stage'

Hamas command center in Gaza college struck

The IAF struck a Hamas control center that was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Numaa College in Gaza City.

Hamas command center in Gaza college struck

Report: Hamas rebuilding its abilities in northern Gaza

Israel's defense echelon has identified signs of renewed terror activity in northern Gaza, including the enlistment of thousands of new terrorists to Hamas' ranks.

Report: Hamas rebuilding its abilities in northern Gaza

Gallant:

'Cabinet must reverse decision to stay in Philadelphi Corridor'

Defense Minister calls on government to back down from insisting IDF remain in a position to prevent Hamas weapons smuggling from Egypt in order to return the remaining hostages in a deal.

'Cabinet must reverse decision to stay in Philadelphi Corridor'

Biden:

'It's time this war ended, we're on the verge of an agreement'

US President asked about the IDF’s announcement that several bodies had been located in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF is identifying the bodies and he does not have much to report about it.

'It's time this war ended, we're on the verge of an agreement'

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Israel needs to ensure UN personnel are protected'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield calls on Israel to “take concrete actions to ensure UN personnel are fully protected” after shots were fired towards a World Food Programme (WFP) vehicle inside Gaza.

'Israel needs to ensure UN personnel are protected'

Israel to US:

'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'

Deputy US envoy to the UN says Israel told the US that an initial review found that shots were fired at World Food Programme vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between IDF units.

'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'

Cabinet approves:

IDF will remain in Philadelphi corridor

Sources present at the meeting say that the security cabinet approved the continued presence of IDF troops in the Philadelphi area. Gallant voted against and Ben Gvir abstained.

IDF will remain in Philadelphi corridor

In southern Rafah:

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

IDF destroys vehicle carrying terrorists who attempted to divert a humanitarian aid convoy.

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

IDF reveals:

How Hamas fakes polls to create image of widespread support

Newly revealed documents documents prove a widespread effort by the terrorist organization to falsify the results of surveys conducted by the "PSR" institute, in order to create a false impression of public support for the terrorist organization, especially after the October 7th massacre.

How Hamas fakes polls to create image of widespread support

After vehicles hit by bullets:

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

World Food Programme temporarily suspends movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip, claiming bullets struck one of its vehicles as it approached an IDF checkpoint. IDF investigating the incident.

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

New IDF appointment:

Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Colonel Elad Goren appointed head of humanitarian-civilian effort in Gaza, as part of COGAT.

Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman fell in combat in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman, who served in the Nahal Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman fell in combat in Gaza

John Kirby:

'Negotiations on hostage deal are pressing ahead'

White House national security spokesperson plays down reports that talks in Cairo have broken down: The talks are constructive.

'Negotiations on hostage deal are pressing ahead'

Are there really fine people on both sides?

Biden told delegates at the DNC: “Those protesters out in the street, they have a point." Oh, really?

Are there really fine people on both sides?

Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza

In the past two weeks, the soldiers of the 7th Brigade eliminated dozens of terrorists, and over 100 terror targets were struck in aerial operations in the southern Gaza Strip.

Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

Hezbollah attempted to harm Israel, but was met with an iron fist

'IDF is on high alert. We remain committed to one central war objective - the return of the 109 hostages, and we will continue to make every effort to achieve this,' says IDF Spokesman, Daniel Hagari.

Hezbollah attempted to harm Israel, but was met with an iron fist

700th soldier to fall in war

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov, a soldier in the 202nd Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in battle in the south of the Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication Sunday morning.

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza

Philadelphi Corridor

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position

Axios reports that Biden urged Netanyahu to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border. Netanyahu agreed to reposition one IDF unit by "a few hundred meters".

Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position

'If there'd been no Disengagement, there'd be no Oct. 7'

Major General (res.) Gershon Hacohen notes 2005 Disengagement allowed Hamas to organize, train, for October 7 massacre.

'If there'd been no Disengagement, there'd be no Oct. 7'

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Pressure Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal'

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the Security Council a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement "is now within reach," and Hamas must be pushed to agree to it.

'Pressure Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal'

Remind Blinken that Gaza was Jewish

Reclaiming Gaza as a Jewish region is not only a strategic necessity but also a historically just and moral decision. Opinion.

Remind Blinken that Gaza was Jewish

Sanders at DNC:

'We must end this horrific war in Gaza'

Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of Israel's fiercest critics in Congress, gets an ovation from the DNC crowd as he calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.

'We must end this horrific war in Gaza'

Blinken:

'US won't accept a long-term occupation of Gaza'

US Secretary of State speaks in Doha, says the Gaza ceasefire deal needs to get done in the coming days and the US, Egypt and Qatar will do everything possible to get Hamas on board.

'US won't accept a long-term occupation of Gaza'

Fmr. Communication Minister:

After 70 years of conflict, we need a positive alternative

Former Communication Minister Ayoub Kara lays out his plan to make controversial subjects such as Jerusalem and Gaza no longer synonymous with negativity for the Middle East.

After 70 years of conflict, we need a positive alternative

Senior Hamas official:

'Blinken’s statement raises many ambiguities'

Hamas senior official Osama Hamdan criticizes Blinken's statement that Netanyahu accepted an updated proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal: Not what we agreed on.

'Blinken’s statement raises many ambiguities'

19 years later: Gaza ReJEWvenation - why not?

Going back to Gaza in mind, heart and on the ground. How could we not do otherwise? Opinion.

19 years later: Gaza ReJEWvenation - why not?

Harris on Gaza ceasefire:

'We are not giving up, we gotta get those hostages out'

US Vice President clarifies Washington is not giving up on the prospects of a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal: These conversations are ongoing, and we are not giving up.

'We are not giving up, we gotta get those hostages out'

Biden:

'Gaza ceasefire is still possible, we're not giving up'

After Hamas officially rejects the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, US President says talks are still underway and a deal is still possible.

'Gaza ceasefire is still possible, we're not giving up'

Hamas claims:

'Netanyahu still placing obstacles in way of an agreement'

Hamas officially announces its rejection of the proposal for an agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire as presented at the summit in Doha.

'Netanyahu still placing obstacles in way of an agreement'

Watch:

Top Hamas official abruptly ends CNN interview

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan angrily ends interview with CNN’s Jim Sciutto after being pressed on whether Hamas accepts any responsibility for the loss of civilian life in Gaza.

Top Hamas official abruptly ends CNN interview

Israel informed of Abbas' intention to visit the Gaza Strip

PA's official news agency says the purpose of the visit is to emphasize the fact that the "State of Palestine" and the PLO have the authority and responsibility over the entire "land of Palestine".

Israel informed of Abbas' intention to visit the Gaza Strip

Hamas official:

'Ceasefire and hostage deal must guarantee the end of the war'

Hamas senior official Ghazi Hamad says no major issue was agreed upon in talks in Qatar, blames Israel for sabotaging the negotiations.

'Ceasefire and hostage deal must guarantee the end of the war'

New flotilla:

Activists aiming to defy Gaza blockade

Activists from several countries setting out aboard the Handala ship, aiming to defy Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid.

Activists aiming to defy Gaza blockade

Gaza records first polio case in 25 years

The diagnosis comes after UN chief Antonio Guterres called for pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children.

Gaza records first polio case in 25 years

All Western eyes on Gaza: No Jews to blame? No news

Do you have any idea of the islamic atrocities going on in the rest of the world. You probably don't because the media ignore them. Op-ed.

All Western eyes on Gaza: No Jews to blame? No news

Israel completes 2nd evacuation of Gazan patients

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says, 'The State of Israel successfully facilitated a second humanitarian operation for the evacuation of Gazan patients, many of which are children.'

Israel completes 2nd evacuation of Gazan patients

30 terror targets struck in Gaza

Yesterday, rockets were launched from Khan Yunis toward the area of Kissufim. IDF artillery struck the area from which the launches were fired.

30 terror targets struck in Gaza

Abbas:

'I'll return to Gaza even if it costs me my life'

In speech to Turkish lawmakers, PA chairman boasts of self-styled bravery in his determination to return to Gaza 17 years after Hamas violently expelled his Fatah party from the enclave.

'I'll return to Gaza even if it costs me my life'

US and Qatar:

'No party should take steps to undermine a deal'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, speak ahead of Doha summit, warn all sides not to undermine Gaza ceasefire talks.

'No party should take steps to undermine a deal'

US envoy in Beirut:

'The clock is ticking for a ceasefire'

US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Lebanon, says clock is ticking for a Gaza ceasefire that could also help end the cross-border exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel.

'The clock is ticking for a ceasefire'

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Lowering tensions starts with a Gaza deal'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells the UN Security Council that the overall US goal in the Middle East is to "turn the temperature down" and that begins with a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

'Lowering tensions starts with a Gaza deal'

Middle East expert:

'Delegitimization threat is existential'

Daniel Pipes, author of 'Israel Victory,' says 'Israel must divert its focus from military threats by Iran and Hezbollah to delegitimization, which is an existential threat.'

'Delegitimization threat is existential'

Mother of fallen soldier:

Eli made us proud, he was doing his part

Sara Zimbalist, mother of Eli Moshe (Eli Mo), who was killed nearly two months ago in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva about her son, who was always smiling, connected to Torah, and had a special relationship with anyone he met.

Eli made us proud, he was doing his part

IDF releases drone footage of elimination of terror cell in Rafah

The Givati ​​Brigade has been operating in the Shabura area in Rafah under the command of the 162nd Division. During the activity in the area, the soldiers eliminated approximately 100 terrorists and destroyed weapons and hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.

IDF releases drone footage of elimination of terror cell in Rafah

Report:

Hamas courier assisted Israel in elimination of Mohammed Deif

Al-Arabiya reports that the courier revealed the location where Deif and Rafa’a Salameh met before their elimination.

Hamas courier assisted Israel in elimination of Mohammed Deif

Joint statement

5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel

Leaders of US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy call on Iran to stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel and discuss the serious consequences for regional security should such an attack take place.

5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel

Number of terrorists killed in strike on Gaza school rises to 31

12 more terrorists identified as having been killed in airstrike on Gaza school that was used as a terrorist headquarters. More than three quarters of those killed in the strike have been identified as terrorists.

Number of terrorists killed in strike on Gaza school rises to 31

Biden:

'A ceasefire in Gaza is still possible'

US President tells CBS his ceasefire outline can still be implemented before the end of his term: I’m working literally every single day to see to it that it doesn’t escalate into a regional war.

'A ceasefire in Gaza is still possible'

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Omer Ginzburg fell in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that Sergeant Omer Ginzburg, 19, from Kiryat Tiv'on, a soldier in the 101st Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant Omer Ginzburg fell in Gaza

UN rapporteur:

'Israel is genociding the Palestinians'

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese once again criticizes Israel, accuses it of “genocide” after IDF strike Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque.

'Israel is genociding the Palestinians'

Harris on IDF strike in Gaza:

'Far too many civilians have been killed'

Vice President Harris on IDF strike on Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque: Israel has the right to pursue Hamas terrorists, but it has the responsibility to avoid harming civilians.

'Far too many civilians have been killed'

'There can be no more delays'

Britain welcomes call to resume hostage deal talks

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes call by Qatar, Egypt and US for resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas: The fighting must stop now, and all hostages still cruelly detained by Hamas must be released.

Britain welcomes call to resume hostage deal talks

IDF officer severely injured during combat in Gaza

IDF officer from the Nahal Reconnaissance unit was severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated to hospital and his family has been notified.

IDF officer severely injured during combat in Gaza

Abbas' spokesman:

'Smotrich's comments are a war crime'

Spokesman for PA chairman criticizes remarks of Finance Minister Smotrich regarding the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says the Israeli leadership must be punished.

'Smotrich's comments are a war crime'

Qatar, Egypt, and the US:

'Time to conclude a ceasefire agreement'

Leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and the US call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks on August 15 on the proposed hostage release and ceasefire agreement.

'Time to conclude a ceasefire agreement'

At the ICJ

Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Turkey files an official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice.

Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel