Gaza Region

PMW director:

'The massacre was a result of PA education'

The director of the Palestinian Media Watch explains how the Palestinian Authority is responsible for the October 7th massacre.

Sister of murdered hostage:

'He was shot by his captor after an Israeli strike'

Merav Svirsky, sister of Itay Svirsky, in TV interview: The goals of eliminating Hamas and freeing the hostages do not go hand-in-hand. We are being lied to.

EU foreign policy chief:

'Israel financed Hamas to weaken the PA'

Josep Borrell says Hamas was financed by the Israeli government in an attempt to weaken the Palestinian Authority, repeats call for two-state solution.

Reliving Parshat Bo in Gaza

Only in Israel, where we have a holisitc identity as a people, do mitzvot take on their full meaning, as we build a society committed to the ideals of Judaism. In Gaza: Pidyon haben by means of tefillin.

Islamic Jihad psychological warfare leader killed

Wael Abu-Fanounah, who was responsible for publishing videos of the Islamic Jihad’s rocket attacks against Israel, as well as the creation and distribution of documentation of the Israeli hostages, killed in Gaza.

IDF takes bodies of suspected hostages from Gaza

IDF spokesman for foreign media confirms to NBC News that the IDF conducted search and rescue operations, including for the bodies of dead hostages, in a cemetery in Gaza.

Rockets and ammo in tunnels:

Hamas' weapons industry in the center of Gaza

IDF found that the area near Salah Al-Din Road consisted of weapons factories and lathes, both above and below ground, that were used to produce ammunition and weapons for Hamas operatives.

Freed hostage reveals:

Dozens of hostages were held at Nasser hospital

Sharon Aloni Cunio, who was freed together with her 3-year-old daughters in November, describes to CNN the harsh conditions hostages faced in Khan Yunis hospital, fight to free her husband who is still captive.

Report:

US laying the groundwork for post-Netanyahu era

NBC News reports: Biden administration working with other Israeli leaders after Netanyahu rejected plan for Arab countries to rebuild Gaza, which includes normalization with Saudis in exchange for a Palestinian state.

Qatar:

Medicine for Israeli hostages entered Gaza

It is believed the medicine will be transferred to the Israeli hostages on Thursday.

After criticism:

PM orders security check of Gaza medicine shipment

After saying he had nothing to do with decision to exempt shipment of medicines for the hostages from security check, PM orders IDF perform check on the shipment.

Erdan to UN chief:

'Very least you can do is call out the terrorists'

Israel’s UN Ambassador responds after Antonio Guterres says "we cannot allow what has been happening in Gaza to continue".

Pop star Dua Lipa:

'A humanitarian ceasefire has to happen'

Pop star Dua Lipa on Israel-Hamas war: I don’t condone what Hamas is doing. At the moment, what we have to look at is how many lives have been lost in Gaza.

International pressure:

Hostages’ families to join President Herzog in Davos

As part of the Israeli effort to free the hostages, President Herzog will join a series of policy meetings at the World Economic Forum.

Intelligence Min. to int'l community:

Don't disregard Gazans' suffering

Government Minister Gila Gamliel in a call to the international community: 'Open the door to the Gazans! No one should be compelled to leave. You cannot disregard their suffering.'

UN chief calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

As Gaza war marks 100 days, Antonio Guterres says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is "beyond words."

Chief of Staff:

Hamas reorganizing in northern Gaza

The Chief of Staff and other security officials warn that without a civilian plan for the future, the IDF will lose its achievements in northern Gaza.

Col. (res.) Tal Braun:

This is not the way to commit genocide

One nation accused of committing genocide is doing it wrong. IDF Col. (res.) Tal Braun offers important pointers to ensure success.

36th Company leaves Gaza after 88 days of war

The soldiers killed hundreds of terrorists and destroyed dozens of kilometers of tunnels, despite losing 83 comrades during the fighting.

Released reservist reveals:

Poverty? What life in Gaza really looks like

Journalist Roi Yanovsky returned from reserve duty in the Gaza Strip and shed light on the lies about the destitution in the region.

Iranian born expert:

'Hebrew-Arab NATO should be established'

Middle East expert, Eliahu Yosian, suggests setting up an Israeli-Arab NATO training unit: 'We have technology and cyber skills and they have money and depth. An Israeli soldier has three years of experience, we can train them in our combat methods.'

IDF unit commander:

'We must end this war with significant achievements'

Major (res.) Eli, unit commander in the 28th Battalion , on the positive atmosphere among his soldiers, 100 days into fighting, and the strong ties between them

Freed hostage:

'The hostages deal with psychological terror'

Hagar Brodutch, who was freed from Hamas captivity after 51 days: The War Cabinet must make the release of the hostages a priority.

Report:

Qatar to transfer medication for some 40 hostages

CNN reports Qatar will soon make shipment of medication to Egypt, which will then hand it over to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. Red Cross won't be involved.

Blinken:

'We work to secure the release of every hostage'

Secretary of State in message to families of hostages: We will not rest until you are reunited with your loved ones.

Biden to hostages' families:

'We will never stop working to bring Americans home'

President Biden releases statement marking 100 days of captivity for the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza: No one should have to endure even one day of what they have gone through, much less 100.

Gazan civilians on Hamas leaders:

'They’re all abroad in hotels, make them pay'

IDF publishes conversations with Gazan civilians saying that Hamas ruined the lives of the residents, wishing disaster on Hamas.

Afternoon prayers help soldier spot terrorist

A terrorist with an RPG tried to ambush IDF forces, but did not count on one soldier standing to the side to pray.

100 days of war:

IDF eliminates terrorists and rocket launchers

Israeli forces have located and destroyed a numberof rocket launchers in different locations throughout Gaza.

IDF soldier Andu’alem Kabeda fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication that Sergeant first class (res.) Andu’alem Kabeda fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier was seriously injured.

Following deal:

Qatar supplied with medicines for Israeli hostages

Qatar supplied with medicines to be given to Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, in accordance with list provided by Israel.

Condition improving:

Fauda star Idan Amedi out of intensive care

Singer and actor who was seriously injured in fighting in Gaza transferred to trauma department at Sheba Hospital, his condition is improving.

First time since the war:

Medications for hostages to enter Gaza

Prime Minister’s Office announces deal with Qatar which would see medications for the hostages being transferred to Gaza. Hostages' families: We demand visual proof.

The Gaza paradox - let them go

Allowing voluntary emigration from the Strip is the key to the Gazans' future. The world cannot afford to ignore the cries for freedom and dignity emanating from Gaza any longer. Op-ed.

Report:

Qatar discussing delivering medication to hostages

New York Times reports Qatar is engaged in high-level discussions with Hamas to deliver vital prescription medicines to Israeli hostages.

Deri:

'Talk of returning settlers to Gaza very harmful'

Shas chairman says Hague hearing should teach MKs to be more careful with their words as some talk of returning to the destroyed settlements of Gaza.

Miracle in Gaza:

RPG strikes unarmored vehicle, does not detonate

An unarmored earthmover suffered a direct hit by an RPG, which went out the other side of the vehicle without exploding.

Blinken surprises War Cabinet with decision on Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shocked the Cabinet ministers by announcing a decision regarding aid to Gaza that they had not made themselves.

Three months later:

Search for remains of massacre victims continues

Special working dogs are being used to locate any victims or evidence of the massacre.

Former IDF official:

We need at least two years in Gaza

Brig.-Gen. Amir Avivi, former IDF official, questions, 'The State of Israel cannot exit Gaza again. If there is another Disengagement, then what have we accomplished?'

Gantz warns:

'If we stop now - Hamas will regain control'

Minister Benny Gantz: The most urgent thing is the return of the hostages. This has precedence over any move in the fighting.

Netanyahu:

'Israel has no intention of occupying Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies in video statement: Israel is fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population, and we are doing so in full compliance with international law.

19 years later

Sign from Yarhi family home found in Netzarim

An officer in an elite unit fighting in Gaza noticed the sign of the Yarhi family’s house and contacted them. They were delighted to receive a sign of life from their former home in Netzarim.

Watch:

Weapons found in baby's crib in Gaza

One kilometer from the border with Israel, the 5th Brigade located and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in Khirbat Ikhza'a in the Gaza Strip.

Poll: 26% of Israeli Jews want Gush Katif rebuilt

New poll by JPPI shows: Just 5% of Jews in Israel are willing to see Palestinian Authority rule Gaza after war ends.

Red Cross:

'Our goal is to alleviate suffering on all sides'

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) responds to allegations it told families of Israeli hostages that they should think of the suffering of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza.

White House:

'US is not in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza'

National Security Spokesperson John Kirby clarifies Biden's comments, says ceasefire at this time would only benefit Hamas.

IDF Captain's last recording before being killed

About 30 minutes before he was killed in the explosion tragedy, Captain (res.) Ron Efrimi spoke about the tunnel that the team was about to blow up.

Investigation into deaths of 6 soldiers:

Tank fired and set off detonation system

Initial investigation finds that the explosion in Gaza killing 6 combat soldiers occurred when a tank fired and hit an electric pole

MK: 'Victory? Only with Jewish settlements'

Only with Jewish settlements in Gaza will our enemy feel defeated, MK Ohad Tal explains.

IDU holds special exercise in Gaza region

Working dogs and handlers trained for a variety of scenarios in sites simulating the wreckage of the October 7th massacre.

Four soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit clears for publication the names of four soldiers who fell in battle in Gaza.

The fifth time since October:

Blinken lands in Israel

Secretary of State expected to push Israeli officials on the need to do more to protect civilians in the Gaza Strip.

In captivity in Gaza with a six-year-old girl

The brave Daniel Aloni, who was kidnapped by Hamas to Gaza with her six-year-old daughter Emelia and was released after 49 days, in a first interview.

100 days of captivity:

Romi's mother is dedicated to rescuing her

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of the hostage Romi, speaks about how she is coping with the situation as she approaches 100 days since her daughter was abducted.

Binyamin volunteers armor IDF vehicles near Gaza

A group of volunteers heard that IDF vehicles were being damaged and set out to make a difference.

Fauda star Idan Amedi seriously wounded in Gaza

Israeli singer and actor seriously wounded in combat in Gaza today, taken to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital for treatment.

IDF:

Largest weapons-production facility yet found

In tunnel 30-meters deep under Bureij, soldiers find facility used for the manufacturing of long-range rockets, explosives and accuracy enhancers for Hamas's mortar shells, light weapons and UAVs.

During meeting with Blinken:

Jordan's King calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

King Abdullah II warns Secretary of State of "catastrophic consequences of the continuing war in Gaza”.

32 years later:

IDF soldier remembers father murdered in Gaza Strip

Avichay Shorshan's father was murdered in the Gaza Strip. 32 years later, he remembers his father in between attacks against Hamas.