Gaza Region

Hamas announces execution of another spy

Hamas's internal security unit said the spy trained operatives to carry out security tasks for the Israeli military.

Ground maneuver: Body camera footage of a soldier in Gaza City

Division 162 forces continue intensive operations in Gaza City.

'Gaza war a failure'

Macron defends Palestinian statehood recognition

In interview with Channel 12 News, French President Macron defends his plan to recognize a Palestinian state, calling Israel's Gaza operation "a failure."

German Chancellor:

'Israel’s actions in Gaza do not amount to genocide'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will decide on its stance on EU sanctions against Israel before an October meeting.

'Unacceptable'

Pope Leo denounces conditions in Gaza, calls for ceasefire

Pope Leo XIV calls the conditions for Palestinian Arabs in Gaza "unacceptable" and voices solidarity with civilians, renewing his appeal for a ceasefire and a diplomatic solution.

Sanders accuses:

'Israel is committing genocide in Gaza'

Bernie Sanders becomes the first sitting US senator to declare Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza, echoing a UN commission report.

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

A new report by the government office responsible for rebuilding the Gaza region shows that an overwhelming majority of residents of the Gaza region have returned to their homes, and more than 2,500 new families have joined the area.

Returning Home:

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Kibbutz residents held a moving ceremony marking their return, nearly two years after the October 7th massacre.

Still criticizes Israel

UN chief stops short of genocide claim

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls the Gaza situation "horrendous" but says he cannot legally define it as "genocide."

MK Saada to Arutz Sheva:

'Destroy Hamas, don’t stop halfway'

MK Moshe Saada insists a ceasefire is only justified if all hostages return and slams aid transfers that he says strengthen Hamas.

Greek ships join Gaza flotilla to challenge Israel's blockade

Two Greek ships join the Global Sumud flotilla, which is aiming to breach the Israeli blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.

IDF operations in Gaza:

Terrorists eliminated, anti-tank, observation positions destroyed

From the northern to the southern Gaza Strip, IDF forces destroyed observation posts, weapons depots, and Hamas military structures while eliminating terrorists.

Idan Raichel:

'The baby I saved became a terrorist in Gaza'

Singer and songwriter Idan Raichel discloses that a sick baby in Gaza he helped save became a martyred terrorist seventeen years later.

Former IDF Spokesperson:

'Settlement brings quiet'

Former IDF Personnel Directorate head and IDF Spokesperson Moti Almoz calls for Jewish presence in the Gaza Strip: "It brings more security than it requires."

Hamas claims to have executed six Israeli agents

Hamas said it executed six Palestinian Arabs whom it alleged cooperated with Israel.

'Stop the famine'

UK PM presses Herzog on Gaza crisis

Spokesperson for PM Keir Starmer says he urged President Herzog to ease Gaza’s crisis by halting offensives and allowing aid, while reaffirming Britain’s commitment to peace and its alliance with Israel.

Candidate for 'Gaza Strip governor' arrested in Ramallah

Palestinian Authority security forces arrest businessman Samir Khalila in Ramallah, whose name had recently surfaced as a candidate for the role of "Governor of the Gaza Strip."

Sister of fallen soldier:

'A great loss, he was an amazing guy with big dreams'

Yael Cotal, sister of Sergeant Gadi Cotal, who fell in Gaza City, says that, 'he was always giving to others, the best are always taken.'

UK government:

'Israel’s Gaza actions do not meet genocide definition'

UK says Israel’s actions in Gaza do not constitute genocide, but urges Israel to reduce suffering of Gazans.

Gaza flotilla claims it was attacked by drone in Tunisia

Gaza-bound flotilla docked in Tunisia reports suspected drone strike. All aboard are safe. Tunisia's National Guard: No drone activity detected in the area.

Trump:

'I think we’ll have a Gaza deal very soon'

President Trump says a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal may be close, expresses hope that all hostages - living and dead - will be returned.

Signs of stress? Hamas continues to ask for ceasefire

A senior Hamas official says that the organization agrees to the mediators' proposal and is ready to examine any new proposal that will lead to a ceasefire and relief for Gaza residents.

Hamas:

'We have executed collaborators with Israel'

A Hamas source reports that six 'agents' who confessed to providing information to Israel were executed in Gaza.

Ahead of IDF operations:

Hamas prepares executions in Gaza

Hamas’s internal security apparatus reports plans to execute collaborators with Israel in the Gaza Strip.

South Sudan:

'No agreement to accept Gazans or US convicts'

South Sudan again denies plans to accept Palestinian Arabs from Gaza or US deportees, citing no deals with Israel or Washington amid rising internal unrest.

Hamas's plan to undermine Israel's legitimacy

The terrorist organization is seeking to prevent civilians from evacuation in an attempt to maximize civilian casualties so that there will be more international pressure on Israel.

Watch

Hamas members beat Gazans for taking food

Amb. Huckabee asks 'is this what pro-Hamas protesters want' in response to video of Hamas members beating Gazan civilians with wooden sticks and metal clubs for taking food.

'Murderers and criminals':

Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

Saad al-Maschal, a former school principal from Gaza, accuses Hamas of killing his son and warns that Hamas is plotting against Gazans and their property.

Sderot Mayor to Netanyahu:

'Apply Israeli sovereignty in Gaza'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi urges the Prime Minister to impose Israeli sovereignty over Gaza and remove protective barriers: "This time, we must go all the way."

The note found on the body of Yahya Sinwar

Following Yahya Sinwar’s elimination in Rafah, a note found in his pocket revealed a detailed sketch of the tunnel network beneath the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood.

Qatar: Takeover of Gaza will endanger the lives of hostages

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson urges the international community to pressure Israel to end the war, particularly in light of intentions to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Ahead of Gaza takeover:

Marco Rubio to arrive in Israel in ten days

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit Israel in about ten days, prior to the launch of the operation to take over Gaza City.

Eliminated

Terrorist who held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Naama Levy hostage

Senior terrorist Hazem Awni Naeem, who held multiple roles in Hamas, eliminated.

Right wing parties:

'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'

Hostage families, bereaved families, reservists, and representatives from the Gaza border area closed off the water supply to Gaza and called on Netanyahu to increase pressure on Hamas.

Abbas:

'Netanyahu determined to continue genocide of Palestinian people'

PA chairman Abbas accuses Netanyahu of “genocide,” says Israel regrets recognizing the PLO, and declares PA readiness to govern Gaza with Arab or international partners.

Sderot Mayor:

'Annex at least two kilometers inside Gaza Strip'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi advocates for a clear victory over Hamas, emphasizing that the city continues to grow and thrive despite ongoing security challenges.

Belgium to recognize 'Palestine', impose sanctions on Israel

Belgian Foreign Minister announces his country will recognize “Palestine” and impose sanctions on Israel over its actions in Gaza. The move includes sanctions on Israeli “settlements” and support for a two-state solution.

Watch:

Can Gaza become the Middle East’s Riviera?

Dr. Gerald Steinberg of NGO Monitor joins ILTV to unpack a bold 10-year plan proposing Gaza’s transformation into a high-tech paradise under US trusteeship.

David D'Or:

'We did not break and we will not break'

'I'm proud to be Israeli, proud to be Jewish, proud to connect different religions, different ages and different opinions through this wonderful tool called music,' says David D'Or on the antisemitic attack during his performance in Poland.

Cousin of murdered hostage:

Trump could broker 'ultimate deal' to free hostages

In live virtual conversation, Gil Dickmann mourns his cousin Carmel Gat, murdered a year ago in captivity, and urges leaders to end the war and bring hostages home, calling Trump the one who could broker the “ultimate deal.”

Aims to breach blockade

Large Gaza flotilla sets sail from Barcelona

A flotilla carrying aid and activists departs Barcelona for Gaza, aiming to breach Israel’s blockade amid famine warnings. Greta Thunberg and other public figures join the high-profile mission.

Shocking:

Teens knocked on doors near Gaza while masked

Teens from a kibbutz in the Gaza region dressed as terrorists and knocked on residents' doors in the middle of the night as a prank.

EU top diplomat 'not optimistic' EU will act against Israel

EU foreign ministers meet in Denmark to discuss sanctions on Israel over Gaza, but deep divisions stall action.

After three and a half months:

Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar

Approximately three and a half months after IDF strike, Hamas confirms the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

Airspace ban

Turkey clarifies: Only Israeli gov’t and arms flights affected

Turkey clarifies that its airspace ban applies only to Israeli government and arms flights, not to commercial transit flights, following Foreign Minister Fidan’s announcement of severed trade ties with Israel.

Senior defense official:

'Living hostages could have been home last week'

Senior defense officials urge Israel’s Cabinet to accept a hostage deal over Gaza invasion, warning that rejecting it risks lives and delays the return of hostages. A decisive meeting is set for Sunday.

IDF Chief vows:

'We will not rest until all hostages are returned'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir comments on strikes in Yemen and Gaza, pledging relentless efforts to recover hostages and confront Iran-backed terror groups: “There is no containment.”

IDF eliminates top ISIS leader in Gaza strike

IDF confirms the elimination of ISIS Gaza chief Muhammad Abu Zubaida, who led terror operations across Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and Sinai.

Dermer to White House:

'Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met'

Axios report: Minister Ron Dermer told Trump’s team during a meeting on Wednesday that Israel won’t be in Gaza long-term, but needs a viable alternative to Hamas.

Ambassador Leiter:

'My own son was killed because we do not kill innocent civilians'

In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter says his son was killed in Gaza because Israel avoids harming civilians: “If we were doing what we're accused of, maybe he'd be alive today.”

IDF:

IDF locate Hamas tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza

IDF's 7th Brigade, Engineering Corps and Yahalom unit, together with Air Force, dismantled infrastructure of tunnel, seized arms, and neutralized several terrorists threatening Israeli forces.

Smotrich presents plan for victory in Gaza

Smotrich emphasized, "The State of Israel does not have the privilege of ending the campaign in Gaza without victory. There is only one option — decision and victory."

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

US President leads a policy meeting on Gaza with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, focusing on aid, hostages, and post-war strategy, as global concern mounts over worsening humanitarian conditions.

This is how Hamas uses residents as human shields

Hamas instructs residents not to evacuate from Gaza City, according to IDF guidelines, thus exposing them to potential harm during the city's occupation.

Qatar: Israel must respond to ceasefire proposal

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says it is still awaiting Israel’s response to a ceasefire plan for Gaza, approved by Hamas.

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

Hamas denies any terrorists were among those killed in an IDF raid on a Gaza hospital, claims all the dead were civilians.

Witkoff:

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump will chair a major White House meeting on a "comprehensive" Gaza plan, states that Hamas must be excluded from future governance.

Bereaved wife:

'I am Yishai's widow for longer than I was his wife'

Yuval, widow of fallen soldier Yishai Urbach, says: 'I am our soul in this world, and Yishai is our soul in the next. Each of us fulfills his part in our shared mission.'

Canada condemns IDF strike on hospital in Khan Yunis

Canada condemns an IDF strike on a hospital in Gaza, killing journalists. Israel’s military confirmed the strike, adding it regrets harm to uninvolved individuals and is investigating.

Former IDF director of combat:

This is how the Military Advocate General endangers our soldiers

Former director of combat in the Gaza Division describes how the Military Advocate General's directives are tying the hands of IDF soldiers in Gaza, endangering their lives and preventing the elimination of terrorists.