Gaza Region

Clashing credos will determine Gaza’s future

Trump and his Real Estate moguls insist that the war is over. For Hamas that would be heresy. Opinion.

The numbers game:

Why the death total in Gaza is an irrelevance

A running death tally is not a moral compass, although Hamas has succeeded in making the world think so. No one kept track of much larger war deaths in Suday, Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, and no one called them genocide, so why in Gaza? Opinion.

Red Cross transfers three bodies to Israel

Red Cross transfers three bodies from Gaza to Israel for identification amid reports that Hamas may send remains not clearly linked to hostages.

Merz affirms support for Israel

Erdogan accuses Germany of ignoring Gaza 'genocide'

Turkish President accuses Germany of ignoring “genocide” in Gaza during a tense press conference with Chancellor Merz, who reaffirms support for Israel and urges Hamas to disarm.

US officials:

'IDF may have committed hundreds of rights violations'

A classified US report allegedly finds “many hundreds” of potential IDF rights violations in Gaza. The findings will take years to review, say officials.

Turkey pushes for Gaza deployment

Turkey’s Ministry of Defense claims Ankara is a key partner in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and is advancing efforts to establish an international peacekeeping force in Gaza as part of the agreement’s second phase.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yona Efraim Feldbaum fell in Gaza

IDF confirms that Master Sergeant (Res.) Yona Efraim Feldbaum was killed in a clash with Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Vance:

'Ceasefire will hold despite Hamas attacks, Israeli retaliation'

Vice President Vance predicts the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold, despite recent Gaza clashes and IDF response.

Hamas announces:

Bodies of hostages Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch located

The military wing of the murderous terror organization issues a statement claiming it located the bodies of two hostages within the Gaza Strip.

Israel decides to expand its area of control in Gaza

The area Israel controls in the Gaza Strip will be expanded beyond the Yellow Line following repeated ceasefire violations by Hamas.

Hamas

No return of hostage tonight because of Israel's 'violations'

Terror group says it will not return the body of a hostage it murdered in response to Israel's retaliation to Hamas's latest ceasefire violation in Rafah.

Trump’s Gamble in Gaza:

Betting on a dream that reality will break

Trump is not dreaming in the literal sense. He is betting. The difference is subtle but important. A dream is detached from reality; a bet at least acknowledges the odds. But this bet is so long that one could easily mistake it for a fantasy. Opinion.

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Red Cross digs in search for missing hostages in Gaza

The bodies of 13 hostages remain in captivity in Gaza. Hamas claims it can return 7-9 of them.

Fatah sets conditions for administering Gaza

The Fatah movement, led by Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), emphasized that any future arrangement in the Gaza Strip must be conducted under Palestinian national legitimacy, embodied in the PLO and the State of Palestine.

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US launches drone missions over Gaza to track ceasefire

Israeli and American officials tell The New York Times that US drones are flying over Gaza with Israeli consent to monitor the ceasefire.

Defense Minister to Vance: Majority of Hamas tunnels still intact

Channel 12 News reports that Defense Minister Katz told VP Vance that over 60% of Hamas tunnels remain. IDF continues demolitions during ceasefire, stressing tunnel removal as vital to Gaza’s demilitarization under Trump’s plan.

Gaza peace plan:

Ambassador Steven Fagin to oversee implementation for State Dept

US Ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin, will lead the Civil-Military Coordination Center, advancing Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

PA spokesman:

'Hamas acting like ISIS in Gaza executions'

PA spokesman Anwar Rajab condemns Hamas’s public executions in Gaza, calling its tactics “ISIS-like” and accusing the group of fostering a culture of violence, theft, and terror against its own people.

US mulling:

Controversial Gaza aid foundation may be replaced

The US is considering a new Gaza aid plan to replace the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation with regional Red Cross groups and an evangelical NGO.

ATV stolen from Israel spotted being used by Hamas in Gaza

A southern Israel resident was stunned to discover that an ATV stolen from his home on Yom Kippur now appears in TikTok videos being used by Hamas terrorists in the heart of Gaza.

Where 1 hostage was held

Report: 12 Soldiers killed in Gaza due to “attack-free zone”

In southern Gaza, there were areas the IDF avoided entering or striking due to assessments that hostages were being held there. Hamas exploited this immunity, repeatedly launching attacks from those locations. According to estimates, around 12 soldiers were killed in terror operations originating from an area where only a single hostage was held.

Danon to UN

'Face reality - Gaza has no future until Hamas disarms'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes the Security Council for its 'dreams' for Gaza while Hamas is not disarmed and continues to murder Gazans.

Experts:

Azerbaijan’s role in Gaza stabilization force could help Israel

Foreign reports suggest Azerbaijan may join a multinational stabilization force in Gaza. Analysts argue that the Muslim-majority nation is a credible, widely accepted partner whose military and economic experience could serve Israel’s interests.

Islamic Jihad claims:

'We’re committed to the ceasefire agreement'

The new spokesperson for Islamic Jihad’s military wing announces the group’s refusal to disarm but affirms its commitment to honoring the ceasefire.

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Eitan Nitzan visits where his brother was killed in action

Eitan Nitzan, a reservist and alumnus of the Elon Moreh yeshiva, reached the place where his brother Gilad fell in Gaza.

Experts cast doubt on Gaza famine claims as data emerges

David Adesnik, vice president of research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, tells Fox News Digitial that the mortality figures from Gaza do not support claims of a famine in the enclave.

IDF mocks Gaza journalist who eulogized terrorist

Al Jazeera photographer Fadi al-Wahidi eulogized his uncle, Taj al-Din al-Wahidi, a senior Hamas official killed in Jabalia, and was mocked online by the IDF.

Report:

Hamas actively involved in creating new Gaza government

Hamas reportedly appointed half of the members of the technocratic government which will rule Gaza at the end of the implementation of the deal.

MK Meirav Cohen to Arutz Sheva

'We're paying the price for the vacuum we left in Gaza'

MK Merav Cohen (Yesh Atid) claims: The response to Hamas' blatant violation of the ceasefire was muddled and weak. The government refrained from discussing Gaza's future and alternatives to Hamas, and this is the result.

Trump:

'The Gaza ceasefire is still in effect'

President Trump says the Gaza ceasefire remains in effect despite Hamas violating it by killing two IDF soldiers, blames “rebels within” Hamas and promises the situation would be handled.

'There is currently no infrastructure to disarm Hamas'

After Hamas breaks the ceasefire, VP JD Vance says no system exists to disarm the terrorist group. His comments come ahead of his visit to Israel this week.

PA official

Hamas using ‘ISIS-like methods’

Mohammad al-Masri, Director of the Palestinian Center for Strategic Studies, claimed that Hamas’ executions in Gaza are “a grave crime that harms national and moral values.”

Hamas refuses to disarm, seeks continued control in Gaza

Senior Hamas official Mohammed Nazzal says the terror group won’t commit to disarmament and will retain control in Gaza, challenging Trump’s ceasefire plan.

Hamas hands over body of deceased hostage

Hamas says it found a hostage’s body in Gaza, hands it over to Red Cross, which will then hand it over to IDF troops. Hamas continues to fall short of ceasefire terms requiring return of all hostages.

PA unveils plan:

Gaza reconstruction estimated at $67 billion

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa presents an ambitious recovery plan for Gaza, featuring 56 projects across 18 sectors, with a total estimated cost of $67 billion.

A Constitution for Gaza

Gaza had a Constitution, in fact, more than one. None of them can be allowed to continue to be in force. Opinion.

Trump Gaza plan:

US begins building Gaza stabilization force

US advisers say planning is underway for a Gaza stabilization force under Trump’s plan, with global partners, safe zones, and efforts to recover Israeli hostages buried under rubble.

Will the Gaza crazies beat swords into ploughshares?

The self-destruct gene of the Palestinian Arabs in general and Hamas in particular may come into play next, as Jew-hatred makes them cut off their nose to spite their face. Opinion.

Citing Gaza ceasefire

Eurovision delays vote on Israel ban

Eurovision organizers postpone a vote on Israel’s 2026 participation, citing Gaza ceasefire developments. The issue will now be discussed in December.

27 dead in fierce Hamas-clan fighting in Gaza City

Has the war ended? In Gaza, the fighting goes on - this time between Palestinians themselves.

Hamas attempting to dismantle Gazan militias

Members of armed gangs in Gaza were called to hand their weapons in to Hamas internal security forces.

Hostage deal:

Israel prepares to receive hostages' bodies from Gaza

Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services describes the complex process involved in the bringing the hostages' bodies to Israel, paying final respects to the victims and supporting their grieving families.

'Go to Hell!'

Watch: Hamas leader cuts interview after tough Gaza questions

Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq storms off a live TV interview after being pressed on October 7 and Gaza.

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Trump to host Gaza summit in Egypt with global leaders

President Trump will host a Gaza summit in Egypt next week, joined by global leaders to support his peace plan.

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IDF forces begin withdrawal to Yellow Line

The IDF has begun withdrawing forces from holding points in the Gaza Strip towards the Yellow Line, as the ceasefire is set to go into effect at noon.

Palestinian Arab sources:

Palestinian Authority expects central role in Gaza

Senior Palestinian Arab officials estimate that the Palestinian Authority will play a significant role in the Gaza Strip after the war ends.

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SFC (Res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani, aged 26, from Dimona, a soldier in the Combat Engineering 614th Battalion, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip. 914 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

US sends 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire

The US is deploying 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire and aid flow, as part of Trump’s peace plan. Troops will coordinate with allies and IDF, but won’t enter Gaza.

Expert team to investigate Gaza accident that wounded 3 soldiers

The IDF announced the establishment of a team of experts to examine the operational accident in southern Gaza, in which three reserve soldiers from Brigade 6 were injured by a grenade explosion.

19-hour escape:

US, Israel, and Jordan save Navy officer’s mother from Gaza

Ahlam Firwana, 59, was escorted out of Gaza in a 19-hour operation coordinated by U.S., Israeli, and Jordanian officials after her son, a US Navy medic, sought help to save her.

Europe eyes role in Trump-led Gaza reconstruction

EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas says Europe wants a role in Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” stressing the bloc should be “a player, not just a payer” in post-war reconstruction efforts.

Greta Thunberg accuses Israel of genocide after deportation

Greta Thunberg, deported from Israel after joining a Gaza aid flotilla, receives a hero’s welcome in Greece and accuses Israel of “live-streamed genocide”.

Ceasefire and hostage deal

Israel-Hamas talks begin in Egypt

Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks in Egypt to broker a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators working under a US-backed proposal to end the conflict.

Hezbollah:

'US Gaza plan aims to advance Israel’s agenda'

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warns Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan is “full of dangers,” accusing Israel of using diplomacy to achieve territorial goals it failed to secure through war.

Ben Gvir opposes deal: We will not accept Hamas

Minister of National Security to oppose hostage deal over release of hundreds of terrorist murderers. In meeting with Prime Minister, he will draw a red line.

Abbas: 'The Gaza Strip belongs to the State of Palestine'

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes US President Donald Trump's demand that Israel halt strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, urges full ceasefire

Shayetet 13 seizes final ship of pro-Palestinian flotilla

Israeli Navy takes over 'Marinet,' the last ship in the Hamas-Sumud flotilla of hate; over 400 activists in flotilla arrested and deported.

Officer seriously injured

Terrorist infiltrates IDF outpost in Gaza

A terrorist infiltrated a forward IDF outpost on Yom Kippur in the perimeter area of central Gaza and was killed in a firefight with soldiers.

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel:

'I want people to know the atrocities'

Held hostage by Hamas for 484 days, Keith Siegel now fights for those still captive. In an interview with WCCO Minnesota, he says: “I’m alive. I’m standing. It’s proof that it can be done.”

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza flotilla, arrests activists

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Greta Thunberg among activists detained, operation expected to go on through Yom Kippur.