Gaza Region

Report:

US gave Israel until the end of 2023 to finish Gaza operation

Officials claim the Biden administration has given Israel until the end of the year to wrap up its war on Hamas.

Special footage:

Close-quarters combat in the heart of Shuja'iyya, Gaza

IDF troops encounter Hamas terrorist cell within a school compound, eliminate the terrorists.

Two soldiers injured during operation to rescue hostages in Gaza

Two IDF soldiers injured during operation to rescue hostages. Numerous terrorists eliminated, but there were no hostages in the building.

Terror tunnel, weapons found in Al-Azhar University in Gaza

Terror tunnel running from university yard to a school 1 kilometer was uncovered along with weapons, explosives, and rockets.

450 Hamas targets struck in Gaza over last day

IDF continues military operation in Khan Yunis on 63rd day of the war.

Blinken:

'There's a gap between Israel's promises and its conduct'

Secretary of State claims there is a gap between Israel's intent to protect civilians in southern Gaza and the results on the ground.

UAE asks Security Council to vote on demand for Gaza ceasefire

United Arab Emirates seeks Friday vote on draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

White House official:

'We haven't given Israel a deadline to end the war'

White House national security aide Jon Finer: If the war ended now, Hamas would continue to pose a threat.

US official:

'Israel agreed to open Kerem Shalom border crossing'

US official says Israel has agreed to open Kerem Shalom crossing but only for screening of humanitarian aid delivered via Rafah crossing.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Hamas' refusal to release hostages led to end of ceasefire'

US President, in conversation with Netanyahu, stresses "critical need to protect civilians", White House says.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hanukkah symbolizes the bravery and victory of our people'

IDF Spokesman Hagari says IDF has lost 'some of its best' on 2-month anniversary of start of the war against Hamas.

Col. Richard Kemp:

IDF kills fewer civilians per combatant than most other armies

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan praises 2:1 civilian to combatant death ratio in Gaza compared to other wars.

A Jewish Sparta?

Why were we so unprepared for the Simchat Torah massacre? Because our public did not want to become a ‘Jewish’ version of Sparta. Op-ed.

Gaza's Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Terror tunnels, weapons found in and around civilian buildings

IDF uncovers more evidence of Hamas' use of civilian buildings for terrorist purposes as battles with terrorists continue.

Blinken:

'Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians'

Secretary of State praises Israel's efforts to make sure there are safe areas for civilians during its offensive in southern Gaza.

Amit Bonzel and Alemnew Emanuel Feleke fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of two IDF soldiers who fell in Gaza. 413 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Report:

This is how Hamas lulled Israel into sense of calm

Washington Post report claims Hamas provided Israel with info on Islamic Jihad as it plotted its October 7 massacre.

Smotrich and Ben Gvir oppose

Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel to the Gaza Strip

Following US pressure, Political-Security Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel entering the Gaza Strip during the war.

Nahal Brigade troops find weapons in mosque, school

IDF finds more civilian buildings used by Hamas for terrorism during battles in Jabalya, swastikas found sprayed on walls.

Hostage’s mother:

'They shut me up because I wanted to support the cabinet'

Iris Chaim, mother of Yotam, held hostage in Gaza, disapproves of the conduct at war cabinet meeting in Herzliya.

One of largest weapons depots in Gaza found near medical clinic

Hundreds of rockets, launchers, long-range rockets, UAVs, and ready-to-use explosive devices found near a medical clinic and school in Gaza.

Emir of Qatar accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

Despite the accusations, Qatar recently brokered the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

US officials:

'Israel showing more willingness to discuss post-war plans'

President Biden's team has been pressing Israel since the early stages of the war to make a plan for what will happen in Gaza after it ends.

US officials:

'Current phase of Gaza ground operation could end by January'

Senior administration officials tell CNN they expect the current phase of Israel's ground operation in Gaza to last several weeks.

Gallant:

'We do not have the legitimacy to stop fighting'

Defense Minister at press conference with Netanyahu and Gantz: We are fully dedicated to bringing back all the hostages, with no exception.

What do the Palestinians Really Think of Hamas?

Arab Barometer, a research network, conducted a survey days before the Oct. 7 attack and presented interesting findings.

Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, who has been killed?

IDF, Shin Bet publish photograph of Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, video of Northern Brigade leader walking through tunnel.

IDF Chief of Staff:

3rd phase of ground operation against Hamas has begun

General Herzi Halevi says IDF forces encircling Khan Yunis, securing gains in northern Gaza.

60th day of the war:

"The strongest day of the IDF maneuver"

Thousands of IDF forces are operating since last night in the center of Khan Yunis at start of second phase of the ground maneuver in Gaza.

Columbia University cancels teach-in justifying Hamas massacre

Columbia University shuts down pro-Palestinian Arab student group's planned discussion that aimed to justify October 7 attack.

Three IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of three soldiers who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. Several other soldiers seriously injured.

After Gaza visit:

Red Cross president mentions hostages in passing

Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric releases video from Gaza, but mostly focuses on Gazans and not on hostages held by Hamas.

Report:

Israel weighing plan to flood Hamas tunnels

Wall Street Journal report: Israel has assembled pumps it could use to flood Hamas’ tunnels, but this could threaten Gaza's water supply.

Watch:

Fierce gun battles between IDF forces and Hamas terrorists

601st Battalion and 401st Brigade engage in firefights with Hamas terrorists. Sergeants Ben Zussman and Binyamin Yehoshua Needham killed.

Kfir Brigade operating in Gaza for 1st time ever

The Kfir Brigade, established in 2005, has located and destroyed 30 terror tunnel shafts since the beginning of the war.

Poll:

More than a third of Arabs support IDF activity in Gaza

About a third of the Arab public supports the goal of the war of toppling the rule of Hamas in Gaza.

Former Mossad chief:

'The attack against Hamas creates pressure to release hostages'

Yossi Cohen says the return to fighting will soon allow for further discussion on the release of hostages.

Report:

Red Cross president to visit Gaza

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross will visit the Gaza Strip, promote Red Cross visit to hostages held by Hamas.

Gallant to hostages' families:

'The return to fighting will bring them back home'

Minister of Defense meets families of hostages, including and with Yelena Trupanob who was released last week.

White House spokesperson:

'Israel is making an effort to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza'

White House National Security Council spokesman says Israel is listening to Washington's calls to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza.

From Chicago to Gaza:

Major Shraga heard the news and got on a plane

IDF Major Shraga takes a few moments before entering Gaza to tell Arutz Sheva about what drives him and his men as they fight Hamas.

IDF:

800 tunnel shafts found in Gaza during war, 500 destroyed

Many tunnel shafts were located in civilian areas, near or inside civilian buildings and structures, such as schools and kindergartens.

Elon Musk answers Israeli businessman in Hebrew

An Israeli businessman defending Elon Musk online recurved a response from the billionaire in the form of a Hebrew verse from Proverbs.

Day 58: Massive airstrikes in Khan Younis

The IDF conducted an unusually intense bombardment of the Khan Younis region of the Gaza Strip, as well as striking targets in the north.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Aschalwu Sama died of wounds sustained in battle on November 14. Major (res.) Or Brandes was killed in central Gaza.

In effort to rescue hostages:

UK to conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza

Britain's Ministry of Defense announces the surveillance aircraft will be unarmed and will be tasked solely to locate hostages.

Macron:

'Destroying Hamas will take 10 years'

French President calls on Israel to clarify its goals in the war against Hamas.

Hostages' families urge Red Cross to take action

Family members of American citizens held in Gaza call on Red Cross to deliver life-saving care to the hostages immediately.

Deputy Hamas leader:

'There will be no prisoner exchange until the end of the war'

Deputy Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri says the organization will not release hostages as long as the IDF conducts fighting in the Gaza Strip.

57 days later:

Missing man declared kidnapped in Gaza

New evidence shows man missing from Gaza region was kidnapped by Hamas.

White House spokesperson:

'The pause ended because of Hamas'

White House spokesman John Kirby blames Hamas for end of the ceasefire in Gaza: They failed to produce a list of hostages.

Ofra Keidar, 70, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Kibbutz Be'eri announces that its member Ofra Keidar was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and her body is being held in Gaza.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Gaza

IDF eliminates a number of terrorist cells throughout the Gaza Strip, including a terrorist cell of over 10 terrorists.

Guy Iluz, 26, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Family of Guy Iluz, a musician from Tel Aviv, informed he was murdered by Hamas after being taken hostage from Supernova Music Festival.

Body of murdered Israeli returned from Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet locate body of 27-year-old Ofir Sarfati and bring it back to Israel for burial.

Eliyahu Margalit, 75, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Family of Eliyahu Margalit from Kibbutz Nir Oz informed that he was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

Liberman: 'The Oslo experiment has ended'

'Giving Gaza to Abbas is a dangerous fantasy that has cost us too much.'

Report:

Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce by one more day

Egyptian officials say deal is expected to involve the release of another 10 hostages. Despite report, rocket fired from Gaza.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Israel has zero trust in antisemitic UN Commission of Inquiry'

Israel’s UN Ambassador rejects UN Commission of Inquiry’s probe of sexual crimes perpetrated by Hamas on October 7.

IDF Spokesperson:

'The IDF is prepared to continue the war'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari speaks amid preparations for a possible resumption of the fighting in Gaza,