Gaza Region

IDF dismantles compound used to launch rockets at Ashkelon

As war against Hamas in Gaza continues, IDF locates source of rocket fire on Ashkelon last week in Beit Lahia.

Qatari PM:

'Elimination of Hamas leader makes talks difficult'

Qatari Prime Minister meets family members of six hostages in Doha, says killing of Saleh al-Arouri has made a new deal much more difficult.

Netanyahu:

'The war must not be stopped until we achieve all of the goals'

Prime Minister Netanyahu makes clear that Israel has no intention of stopping the war with Hamas.

Families of hostages arrive in Qatar

Families of six hostages being held by Hamas land in Qatar, will meet top officials.

Hamas terrorist tunnel located under Gaza hotel

IDF soldiers identify and destroy Hamas tunnel located underneath hotel. Dozens of terrorists eliminated.

IDF destroys buildings in 'High-Rise' neighborhood

The area is comprised of numerous large towers, making them essential vantage points for Hamas to launch missiles at IDF forces.

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How IDF eliminated attacking terror cell in Bureij

Multiple launching pads for rockets found during military operations in Khan Yunis.

State Department:

'We will have tough conversations about the day after the war'

State Department spokesperson confirms Blinken's latest Israel visit, says he will have tough conversations on the day after the war.

Gideon Levy:

'Palestinian prisoners get much worse conditions than hostages'

Outrageous: Left-wing journalist Gideon Levy criticizes Israel's conduct, refers to Ben Gvir as a "settler with a criminal record".

Gallant's plan for the 'day after' in Gaza revealed

Defense Minister presents plan in which local Gazans will rule Gaza along with multi-national force of US, EU, and moderate Arab states.

Mideast expert to Arutz Sheva:

'Post war Gaza must be ruled by local clans'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar says assassination of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri was necessary, praises suggestion to have local clans rule Gaza.

Islamic Jihad 'chief of staff of northern Gaza' killed

IDF, ISA announce killing of Mamdouh Lolo, one of Islamic Jihad's senior military leaders, in an airstrike.

Hamas calls for demonstrations for Gaza throughout the world

The terror organization has asked that the Arab, Muslim, and free communities of the world demonstrate in support of Gaza over the weekend.

Legal experts: No obligation to allow Gazans to return north

A group of legal experts has ruled that Israel is not obligated to allow the residents of northern Gaza to return to their homes.

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How Hamas educates the next generation in terrorism

IDF reveals evidence showing how Hamas, Islamic Jihad teach and train Gaza's children to hate and kill Israelis and Jews.

Despite US condemnation:

Smotrich encourages emigration from Gaza

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich continues to encourage emigration of Gaza's Arabs, despite condemnation from US administration.

Meiron Moshe Gersch from Petah Tikva fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication that Meiron Moshe Gersch, 21, who fought in the Yahalom unit, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Six US citizens still being held hostage in Gaza

Biden administration believes six US citizens are still being held hostage in Gaza, but has limited knowledge of their conditions.

'Irresponsible statements':

US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments

State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.

Gallant:

'We're not stopping, without victory we won't be able to live'

Defense Minister visits troops in Gaza, dismisses 'incorrect feeling' Israel is winding down war against Hamas based on troop deployments.

Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case

Israel plans to present its case at ICJ, aiming to dismiss South Africa's petition against it.

MK Tibi claims:

'Ben Gvir inciting to genocide'

MK Ahmad Tibi blasts National Security Minister for calling to encourage the migration of Gazan residents.

Military police investigating:

Soldier suspected of shooting detained terrorist

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza transferred to custody of a soldier who allegedly shot him dead.

Israel rejects Hamas proposal that includes withdrawal from Gaza

Senior Israeli official says Israel rejected a Hamas demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza in the first stage of a hostage release deal.

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Is this the IDF's plan for the day after the war?

A tentative proposal would see Gaza split into multiple clan-based administrative areas, instead of being ruled by a single entity.

Sgt. Amichai Oster from Samaria killed in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Amichai Yisrael Yehoshua Oster (24) falls in battle in northern Gaza.

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Terrorist hides RPG under blanket to attack IDF forces

In footage captured from Gaza, a terrorist can be seen bragging about having destroyed 3 tanks after disguising himself as a civilian.

Proposal:

Former Palestinian Authority official to rule Gaza after war

International sources propose Salam Fayyad, former Palestinian Authority leader, rule Gaza following Israel-Hamas war.

IDF to release five brigades from operations in Gaza

The growing evaluation among the security forces is that the war in Gaza will continue well into 2024.

Wounded soldier's heroic story

'I saw the white light and told myself, go back'

Captain Kayam Buqra, severely wounded in Gaza, lost two friends in battle and was on the brink of death

Bodycam footage:

Rocket launchers found in school, community center

In raid on Hamas stronghold in Gaza, IDF forces find large quantities of weapons, grenades inside bedroom closet.

IDF finds, neutralizes explosives in Gaza kindergarten

Troops discover preschool on outskirts of Shati turned into a death trap by terrorists.

IDF soldiers in Gaza suspected infected with leishmania

Several cases of the disease, which is spread by insect bites, have been found in staging areas around Gaza.

IDF: War with Hamas won't completely eliminate rocket threat

IDF officials say even if Hamas is completely destroyed, individual actors will likely still be able to launch rockets at Israel from Gaza.

Smotrich:

'Not one shekel will go to Gaza'

Finance Minister says that, in his opinion, the State of Israel should fully control the Gaza Strip after the war.

Reports in Gaza:

Right-hand man of Hamas 'Engineer' eliminated

PA sources report that Abdel Fattah Ma'ali, right-hand man of Yahya Ayyash, was eliminated on in an air strike in the Gaza Strip.

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Hamas willing to discuss new hostage release deal

Hamas reportedly no longer insists on ending the war as a condition for moving forward with new deal. Several proposals being discussed.

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Ambassador Erdan reads names of hostages at the UN

Israel’s UN Ambassador reads names of hostages during Security Council meeting: We are fighting for their release and you should be too.

South Africa urges ICJ to probe Israel for genocide

South Africa asks International Court of Justice probe Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza. Israel: We reject this blood libel with disgust.

IDF locates and destroys tunnels of Hamas’ general headquarters

IDF soldiers operating in Gaza locate and destroy Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's hideout, find a strategic tunnel shaft.

Hamas: After the war, a unity government will rule Gaza

All major Palestinian Arab groups in Gaza are considering a joint unity government to rebuild Gaza following the war.

Hamas:

'No talks about deal before a complete ceasefire'

Hamas spokesman says there is nothing more important than a complete cessation of the war.

Hamas delegation to visit Cairo, discuss ceasefire proposal

Hamas official tells AFP a delegation from the organization will visit Cairo on Friday and give its "observations" on Egypt's proposal.

There's only one victory in Gaza

There is only one message of victory when fighting a Muslim enemy- we take our land back! And make sure they emigrate. Op-ed.

Mahmoud Abbas:

'Israel's claim of self-defense is unacceptable'

PA chairman claims he will agree to bear responsibility for the Gaza Strip if it is recognized as being part of a Palestinian state.

Three soldiers fell in battles in the Gaza Strip

IDF clears for publication the names of three fallen soldiers whose families have been notified.

During call with Netanyahu:

Macron demands 'lasting ceasefire in Gaza'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses "deepest concern" over civilian deaths in Gaza.

France 'gravely concerned' by intensified Gaza fighting

France’s Foreign Ministry calls for immediate truce, criticizes "systematic bombing" in Gaza.

Three soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of three fallen soldiers whose families have been notified.

Dermer, US national security adviser discuss 'day after war'

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan meets Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer in Washington.

Former Dutch minister is UN's Gaza humanitarian coordinator

UN announces Sigrid Kaag will oversee humanitarian relief shipments into Gaza. She is married to a former PLO cabinet minister.

Biden speaks to Qatari Emir amid Gaza ceasefire talks

White House says the two discussed urgent effort to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Soldiers hospitalized after contracting infections in Gaza

Soldiers who contracted fungi and other infections in Gaza are in serious condition. Doctors using experimental treatments to treat them.

Hamas warns Arab countries:

'Don't aid voluntary migration of Gazans'

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan says Hamas opposes a temporary ceasefire with Israel, demands cessation of Israeli "aggression".

Cleared for publication:

Three combat soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Three combat soldiers fell in battle in Gaza. Fallen soldier leaves his parents a letter: "Please find something positive in all of this"

Israeli influencer on the beach in Gaza: “It’s ours!!”

Israeli influencer sent a clear and unambiguous message to Hamas from the beach in Gaza: “They murdered our children and they must pay!”

Yehonatan from Yitzhar and Joseph from Tel Aviv fell in battle

Names of two IDF soldiers who died in battles against Hamas in Gaza cleared for publication. Three soldiers seriously injured.

PA chairman rejects proposal to establish government of experts

PA leadership rejects proposal to establish a government that will oversee the Gaza Strip in cooperation with Hamas.

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Dermer to visit US, discuss 'the day after' the Gaza war

Minister of Strategic Affairs expected in Washington for meetings about Israel's plans for scaling down the Gaza war.

NYT runs Op Ed by Hamas-appointed Gaza City mayor

Paper accused of pushing antisemitsm after posting article by Gaza mayor appointed by the Hamas terrorist organization in lieu of elections.