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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.”

Trump could broker 'ultimate deal' to free hostages

Serious incident:

Bomb from IAF aircraft explodes near Israeli forces

Serious safety incident in northern Gaza as Air Force bomb deviates from target.

Bomb from IAF aircraft explodes near Israeli forces

Clear threat:

Chief of Staff: 'We'll reach the Hamas leaders abroad'

IDF Chief of Staff attends security assessment following elimination of Hamas military spox Abu Obaida, stressing IDF 'surprises' enemies, promising to reach every target in order to protect Israel's security.

Chief of Staff: 'We'll reach the Hamas leaders abroad'

Israel confirms: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida eliminated

Abu Obaida was one of the last remaining senior terrorists of Hamas’ Military Wing from before October 7th, 2023, and for the past decade was responsible for Hamas’ military wing propaganda apparatus.

Israel confirms: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida eliminated

Report:

Trump's postwar plan - voluntary relocation and “Gaza Riviera"

Proposal envisions US-led trusteeship to rebuild Gaza into a tech and tourism hub, relocating residents during reconstruction with financial incentives and housing plans.

Trump's postwar plan - voluntary relocation and “Gaza Riviera"

Heartbreaking:

A friend of fallen soldier Ariel Lubliner bids farewell

Dana Stavi, friend of Sergeant first-class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, recounts his journey from immigrating to Israel up to his death in Gaza, and tells of the moment she learned of his death.

A friend of fallen soldier Ariel Lubliner bids farewell

Leading Israeli musician:

Who are you to call my son a war criminal?

Musician Nancy Brandes commented on the artists who attacked IDF soldiers in Gaza, saying: 'My son is fighting there; there is no army that is more moral than the IDF.'

Who are you to call my son a war criminal?

Netanyahu:

Seems Hamas has no one to annouce Abu Obaida's death

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during the Cabinet meeting that the IDF struck Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Abu Obaida.

Seems Hamas has no one to annouce Abu Obaida's death

New details:

Abu Obaida rented Gaza hideout days before strike

A Palestinian source told Sky News Arabia that Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida was killed in a newly rented Gaza City apartment, claimed his wife and children were inside during the Israeli strike.

Abu Obaida rented Gaza hideout days before strike

Following recent eliminations:

Government and Cabinet meetings to be held in secured location

Due to the recent assassinations in Gaza and Yemen, ministers were informed that government and cabinet meetings scheduled for today will take place in a secured location.

Government and Cabinet meetings to be held in secured location

'Israeli hero'

Eli Shtivi reveals: Idan was in a special IDF unit

Eli Shtivi revealed his son Idan, recently recovered from Gaza, was a special unit fighter who resisted terrorists before being shot and taken.

Eli Shtivi reveals: Idan was in a special IDF unit

Palestinian Arab source confirms: Abu Obaida was eliminated

Al-Arabiya cited a Palestinian Arab source who confirmed the death of Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, aka Abu Obaida.

Palestinian Arab source confirms: Abu Obaida was eliminated

Diplomatic source:

Only the military option remains on the table

A diplomatic source said that previous frameworks for a hostage deal or ceasefire are no longer relevant, and if a deal is reached, it would include all hostages, both the living and the deceased.

Only the military option remains on the table

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.

Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar

Body of hostage Idan Shtivi returned to Israel

The body of Idan Shtivi was retrieved by the IDF together with that of Ilan Weiss.

Body of hostage Idan Shtivi returned to Israel

Hamas alleges:

Rumors of spokesman's death 'psychological warfare'

Hamas calls on Gazans to avoid spreading rumors about military spokesman Abu Obaida's death, accuses Israel of 'psychological warfare.'

Rumors of spokesman's death 'psychological warfare'

900th fallen soldier:

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34 from Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in Gaza, IDF announces.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner fell in battle in Gaza

Seven soldiers injured in Zeitoun neighborhood

IDF Namer vehicle drives over explosive device in Zeitoun; all soldiers evacuated for medical care.

Seven soldiers injured in Zeitoun neighborhood

Target of Gaza strike: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida

Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida named as target of Gaza assassination attempt; terror group issues official condemnation, claiming dozens of casualties.

Target of Gaza strike: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida

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.

'Living hostages could have been home last week'

Abducted body of 10.7 victim Ilan Weiss returned to Israel

The IDF and Shin Bet recovered the body of Ilan Weiss, who was murdered on October 7th, from Gaza.

Abducted body of 10.7 victim Ilan Weiss returned to Israel

'Dangerous combat zone'

IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City

As part of its preparations to expand combat operations in the Gaza Strip's central camps and Gaza City, the IDF has decided to cancel the daily humanitarian tactical pauses.

IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City

Watch:

IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza

IDF forces struck and eliminated a terror cell hiding in a building 100 meters away from troops in northern Gaza, as well as a Hamas observation post.

IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza

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.

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

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.”

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

Bereaved father:

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

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."

Smotrich presents plan for victory in Gaza

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Jerusalem demands IPC retract its Gaza famine report, citing falsified data, methodological breaches, and political bias aimed at promoting Hamas propaganda.

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Israel to open two more humanitarian aid centers in Gaza Strip

Israel will complete two new aid centers in southern Gaza, raising the total to five, as over 2.3 million weekly food packages are distributed while preventing Hamas diversion.

Israel to open two more humanitarian aid centers in Gaza Strip

Would have prevented 10.7?

French advisor's shocking remark

French presidential advisor Ofer Bronchtein told Channel 12 that October 7 'would not have happened' if a Palestinian state existed, as France weighs recognizing the PA and opening embassies.

French advisor's shocking remark

IDF in Khan Yunis:

Hamas structures demolished, 'Magen Oz' road taken

IDF forces operating from southern Gaza to northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists and working to take control of key corridor.

Hamas structures demolished, 'Magen Oz' road taken

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.

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

IDF probe reveals:

Terrorists in the hospital were the target, not just the camera

IDF troops targeted Hamas terrorists who operated a camera in Nasser Hospital. Strike timed for daylight to ensure precision, but troops fired unauthorized tank shells instead of the approved drone.

Terrorists in the hospital were the target, not just the camera

Foreign Ministry:

Gross falsifications in report on hunger in Gaza

Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends a letter to IPC demanding the immediate withdrawal of the fake report, or Israel will request donor countries stop funding the IPC.

Gross falsifications in report on hunger in Gaza

IDF, WFP leaders discuss humanitarian efforts for Gaza Strip

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain to review aid efforts in Gaza, stressing Israel’s commitment to prevent famine and block Hamas from seizing aid.

IDF, WFP leaders discuss humanitarian efforts for Gaza Strip

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

We cannot accept a situation where not everyone enlists

During a tour to Gaza, Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir praised reservists’ contributions and emphasized Israel’s multi-front efforts, calls on all sectors of society to share the burden for the nation’s security.

We cannot accept a situation where not everyone enlists

55 days hungry, sick, humiliated

Captivity survivor's chilling UN testimony

Ilana Gritzewsky, survivor of Hamas captivity and partner of hostage Matan Zangauker, told the UN Security Council of beatings, starvation, and abuse in Hamas tunnels, urging action.

Captivity survivor's chilling UN testimony

'Evacuation is inevitable'

IDF issues message to residents of Gaza City

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee said claims of no space for evacuees in southern Gaza are false, stressing new aid zones, water lines, and tent complexes are being prepared.

IDF issues message to residents of Gaza City

IDF eliminates terror cell on the outskirts of Gaza City

Givati Brigade troops eliminate terror cell, locate weapons storage facility.

IDF eliminates terror cell on the outskirts of Gaza City

Keith Siegel: Every day in captivity, I said 'Shema Yisrael'

Freed hostage Keith Siegel says captors attempted to force him to convert to Islam, says captivity strengthened his connection to Judaism.

Keith Siegel: Every day in captivity, I said 'Shema Yisrael'

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in aerial strike

Israeli security forces eliminate Mahmoud al-Aswad, key Hamas terrorist in western Gaza.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in aerial strike

Hostage's brother:

Deal not dependent on gov't, only Netanyahu can decide

Yaakov Bohbot, brother of hostage Elkana Bohbot, wonders aloud why Israel must press for agreement on its terms if Hamas has already agreed to a previous offer.

Deal not dependent on gov't, only Netanyahu can decide

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.

Qatar: Israel must respond to ceasefire proposal

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.

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

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.

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

Tel Aviv:

Thousands gather to call for deal with Hamas

Thousands gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv for a 'national day of struggle,' urging the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas to secure the hostages’ release.

Thousands gather to call for deal with Hamas

Netanyahu to the cabinet:

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

During the Security Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed remarks by the US President that fewer than 20 hostages are alive.

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

6 terrorists eliminated

IDF probe: Hamas used Nasser Hospital camera to target troops

An initial IDF inquiry found Hamas used a camera at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis to track soldiers. The strike dismantled the threat, killing six terrorists, as the probe continues.

IDF probe: Hamas used Nasser Hospital camera to target troops

Watch:

IDF conducts underground operation in central Gaza

IDF troops uncovered and dismantled two Hamas tunnels in central Gaza, sealing one with concrete, eliminating dozens of terrorists, and expanding the security zone along the border.

IDF conducts underground operation in central Gaza

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.

Canada condemns IDF strike on hospital in Khan Yunis

Why does Gaza have so many hospitals?

Intel analyst, NEWSMAX commenter, author, and YouTuber Ryan McBeth uncovers the real reason Gaza has so many hospitals and how Hamas uses them for its propaganda war on Israel.

Why does Gaza have so many hospitals?

Elul session opens with Torah lesson in heart of Gaza battlefield

Rabbi Ben-Zion Algazi, Dean of the Ramat Gan Hesder Yeshiva and IDF reservist, delivered a Torah lecture inside Gaza to soldiers, inspiring even non-religious officers at the front.

Elul session opens with Torah lesson in heart of Gaza battlefield

Surrounded by terrorists:

New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

The family of hostage Nimrod Cohen released new footage showing Nimrod being kidnapped and led by Hamas terrorists into the Gaza Strip, where he has been held in Hamas tunnels for 689 days.

New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

IDF Spokesman:

Hamas has used the hospital that was struck

IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says military will investigate Khan Yunis hospital strike, stressing, 'We do not intentionally target civilians.'

Hamas has used the hospital that was struck

IDF clarifies:

SGT Yishai Urbach killed by RPG, not building collapse

The IDF clarified that Sgt. Yishai Urbach was killed by RPG fire while aiding his wounded commander in Rafah, correcting earlier reports that he died in a building collapse.

SGT Yishai Urbach killed by RPG, not building collapse

New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

The family of captive soldier Nimrod Cohen published new images on Monday showing the moment Hamas terrorists abducted him on October 7th, 2023.

New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

Hospital attack

Hamas camera in hospital endangered IDF soldiers

Security sources say IDF forces identified a camera set up by Hamas Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, endangering the troops, and therefore it was decided to strike it.

Hamas camera in hospital endangered IDF soldiers

Family of Nimrod Cohen:

We will release the footage of his abduction

The family of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen will release footage of him being led by his captors to Gaza.

We will release the footage of his abduction

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.

This is how the Military Advocate General endangers our soldiers

IDF confirms strike near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis

IDF acted to mitigate harm to uninvolved individuals, maintain safety of troops.

IDF confirms strike near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis