Israel’s plans for expanded occupation of Gaza include a full-strength attack Trump’s agreement reportedly stemmed from seeing the emaciated state of hostage Evyatar David. August 7, 2025
Hamas paying salaries with secret $700M cash stash, stolen aid A Gaza widow said her children cry while watching her Hamas-affiliated neighbors eat, as civilians unaffiliated with the terror group are denied access to humanitarian aid. August 7, 2025
Israel, US seek to replenish missile interceptors after Iran war According to the observer’s analysis, a U.S. THAAD interceptor costs approximately $14 million per unit, while an Israeli Arrow 3 reportedly costs around $2.5 million. August 7, 2025
Israel cutting domestic spending to fund Gaza humanitarian aid – report Israel’s finance minister reportedly pushing to cut funding allocations to government ministries in order to help pay for three-billion-shekel humanitarian fund for Gaza. August 6, 2025
UN admits: 94% of Gaza aid trucks hijacked in July The UN still blames Israel for food insecurity in Gaza, despite confirming that more than 90 percent of aid convoys in Gaza do not reach distribution points. August 6, 2025
Don’t even talk to Hamas until all captives freed, says Israeli president Herzog: "How about presenting a unanimous, tough position … and saying to Hamas and its allies: we’re not talking to you until you release the hostages.” By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Israeli Presid... August 5, 2025
Analysis – Why Israel has decided on full IDF control of Gaza From Israel’s perspective, allowing Hamas to retain power in Gaza is perceived as granting the group a symbolic victory. August 5, 2025
Israel will complete Hamas’ defeat, Netanyahu vows, amid reports of planned Gaza takeover Israel's prime minister hints at plans to move forward with complete takeover of the Gaza Strip, says he will never give up on any of his goals for the Gaza war. August 5, 2025
Netanyahu decides to fully occupy the Gaza Strip The strategy is at variance with that of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who opposes a full occupation of Gaza. August 4, 2025
Khalil al-Hayya, the Hamas powerbroker rising after Sinwar Since the start of the current war in Gaza, al-Hayya has headed Hamas’s negotiating team for a ceasefire-and-hostage-release deal. August 4, 2025
October 7 massacres fueling global push for Palestinian state, Hamas boasts Senior Hamas leader admits that growing international support for unilateral Palestinian statehood is a direct result of the invasion of Israel and subsequent massacres. August 4, 2025
Hamas’ own death statistics damn its anti-Israel rhetoric The new numbers prove that Israel is succeeding in protecting women and children in Gaza. August 4, 2025
Hamas ties hostage talks to massive aid demand as US envoys highlight Gaza deliveries Israeli official: 'There is a growing understanding that Hamas is not interested in a deal.' August 3, 2025
Netanyahu: Hostage videos prove Hamas is trying to break Israel, not make a deal Netanyahu observed that that while the hostages are 'wasting away in a dungeon … the Hamas monsters surrounding them — they have thick, fleshy arms.' August 3, 2025
‘Abject cruelty’: European leaders express outrage at propaganda videos with emaciated hostages In one clip, Evyatar David is seen in an underground tunnel digging what he says he fears is his own grave. August 3, 2025
Israeli forces seize weapons in southern Syria raids Israel sent forces into the 235 sq km buffer zone to prevent Syrian rebels from approaching the border when the regime of Bashar Assad collapsed in December. August 3, 2025
American Oct. 7 victims sue UNRWA over Hamas, Hezbollah support A new lawsuit charges that UNRWA allowed its facilities in Gaza, Lebanon to be exploited by terror groups for deadly attacks against Israeli civilians. August 3, 2025
Detail in hostage video exposes Hamas starvation lie The disturbing video shows an Israeli hostage clearly starving while his Hamas captors obviously are not. August 3, 2025
Hamas Leader claims Oct. 7 attack drove European support for Palestinian statehood Ghazi Hamad: 'We [Hamas] are the ones who brought the issue back to the forefront, and that is why all the countries are starting to recognize a Palestinian state.' August 3, 2025
Mother of Hostage tells Netanyahu to either defeat Hamas or surrender Ditza Or: 'Netanyahu — If you do not intend to secure a complete victory, then surrender. Bring back all the hostages and end this chapter.' August 3, 2025
Hamas Rejects Disarmament, Condemns US Envoy’s Gaza Visit The dispute came days after the Arab League and dozens of countries called on Hamas to disarm and condemned the October 7, 2023, massacre. August 2, 2025
Photo of Rom Braslavski Sparks Urgent Pleas for Release of Hostages Ofir Braslavski: 'I saw the video, and I’m horrified. He’s a skeleton, on the verge of death — it was very hard to watch.' August 2, 2025
Hamas video of hostage Evyatar David ‘a vile hunger campaign,’ family says On Saturday, David’s family issued a public statement after approving the publication of the full video. August 2, 2025
Zamir: IDF will soon know if hostage deal possible or Gaza war must intensify Zamir also said that accusations of deliberate starvation in Gaza are a calculated and deceptive attempt to falsely portray the IDF as committing war crimes. August 2, 2025
The end of ‘phased’ hostage deals: The US and Israel form a ‘comprehensive’ Gaza plan Concerning hostage releases, the Israeli official said, 'There will be no more partial deals.' August 1, 2025
Mysterious fires and explosions across Iran Iranian authorities are hesitant to openly accuse Israel of involvement, fearing it could force them into a position where they would have to retaliate. August 1, 2025
IDF thwarts suspected Hamas kidnapping plot in Gaza The terror cell may have been preparing to capture Israeli soldiers, a tactic Hamas has attempted in the past to gain leverage in negotiations. July 31, 2025
Trump says Netanyahu is continuing the war for political reasons The sources said Trump believed Netanyahu had achieved the stated goals of the war a long time ago. July 31, 2025
IDF strikes largest Hezbollah precision missile site as terror group refuses to disarm In November 2024, the IDF struck the same facility and launched a renewed operation on news that Hezbollah was preparing to disarm. July 31, 2025
Hezbollah chief says calls to disarm terror group serve Israel Qassem also accused U.S. envoy Tom Barrack of using 'intimidation and threats' with the aim of 'aiding Israel.' July 31, 2025
Iran planning to attack Israel from Syria – intel report The IDF is gearing up for a possible terror infiltration from the north, carried out by Iranian proxy groups. July 31, 2025
Arab League condemns Oct. 7, urges Hamas to disarm The Arab League issued its first-ever condemnation of the Oct. 7 attacks, calling on Hamas to disarm and step aside from Palestinian leadership. July 30, 2025
Netanyahu urges nations to join Gaza aid airdrops Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday called on more countries to join in airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza. July 30, 2025
Hostage forum slams UK, others for pushing Palestinian statehood The Hostages and Missing Families Forum blasts the UK and other countries for recognizing a Palestinian state without demanding return of Israeli captives in Gaza. July 30, 2025
Hezbollah’s southern front no longer exists – IDF The Shiite village strongholds remain destroyed and empty, with some 12,000 terrorists either dead or injured. July 30, 2025
Protests at Egyptian embassies around world call for blocking exit from Gaza The demonstrations are a reminder that Egypt shares a border with the coastal enclave. July 30, 2025
As Hamas’ ‘obstinacy’ blocks a hostage deal, Netanyahu mulls Gaza annexation Hostage negotiations fell apart last week, and as a result, Israel withdrew its representatives from Qatar. July 29, 2025
IDF to reduce reservist deployment by 30% amid military restructuring The move is intended to ease the burden on reservists, protect national productivity, and support long-term military sustainability. July 29, 2025
Israeli, 85, dies of injuries caused by Iranian missile, upping war toll to 30 Iran’s missile attacks last month have now killed 30 people in Israel, while wounding more than 3,000 and displacing over 13,000 others. July 29, 2025
Most aid trucks from Egypt looted before reaching Gazan warehouses – report Of 132 trucks, only 37 safely reached their destinations for distribution to civilians in the Strip. July 29, 2025
Ex-Shin Bet official: ‘We’re not applying enough force’ to bring hostages home For Amrusi, any serious attempt to free the hostages must be based on force, not hope. July 28, 2025
IDF soldier debunks media distortion that troops were firing on starving civilians The soldier claimed looters coordinated their movements to evade drone surveillance and often returned with reinforcements. July 28, 2025
Israel’s new munitions industry Israel’s push to expand domestic munitions production is expected to significantly reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers—especially for air-launched bombs and raw materials. By World Israel News Staff ... July 28, 2025
IDF in depth – The lone soldier Being a lone soldier can be especially challenging, with no family to return to at the end of a long day or week on base. July 28, 2025
Trump tells UK PM Starmer he is ‘not particularly convinced’ by Netanyahu’s denial of Gaza famine Netanyahu: 'There is no policy of starvation in Gaza, and there is no starvation in Gaza.' July 28, 2025
Trump says US, Israel know locations of some of the hostages, have ‘various plans’ to release them Trump: 'You don’t want to go riding roughshod over that area because that means those hostages will be killed.' July 28, 2025
Ynet presents 7 bold options for resolving Gaza crisis Hamas is unlikely to agree to a deal that weakens its position by relinquishing the hostages without guarantees. July 27, 2025
Two IDF soldiers killed in southern Gaza On Saturday night, an Israeli soldier wounded in Gaza last week died of his injuries. July 27, 2025
IDF to air drop aid to Gaza, pause fighting in populated areas Israel's military to observe one-sided daily 'tactical pauses' in heavily populated parts of the Gaza Strip to facilitate the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid. July 27, 2025
French officials secretly met senior Hamas terrorists: Report A French intelligence officer reportedly sat down with Hamas leaders in Qatar, after receiving President Macron’s blessing. July 27, 2025
Hamas anticipates US-Israeli operation to free hostages – report Hamas has reinstated the policy, revoked during the temporary truce and hostage release in January, of murdering any hostages the IDF is preparing to rescue. July 26, 2025
Forces nab suspect in car ramming that hurt eight near Netanya Khaled fled immediately after the crash, leading security forces to launch a manhunt. July 26, 2025
Former GHF spokesman says if there is hunger in Gaza, it’s the fault of Hamas and the UN Segal: 'No stories coming out of Gaza are factual. There are no foreign journalists in Gaza; all accounts coming out of there essentially pass through the Hamas filter.' July 25, 2025
Israeli Minister Amichai Eliyahu: ‘Gaza will be Jewish’ Eliyahu: 'The government is moving forward to wipe out Gaza. Thank God, we’re removing this evil. Eventually, all of Gaza will be Jewish.' July 25, 2025
Israel and U.S. withdraw negotiators from Qatar, citing Hamas’ unconstructive stance Despite the current pause, Israeli negotiators continued engaging with mediators before departing Qatar and plan to remain in contact from Israel. July 24, 2025
ISIS terrorists in Jerusalem planned shootings, car bombing, and drone strike Israeli authorities arrest three ISIS terrorists in Jerusalem, foiling planned series of shooting attacks, car bombings, and a possible drone strike. July 24, 2025
Israelis back hostage deal – but not on Hamas’ terms, polls find Despite some surveys showing overwhelming support among Israelis for a deal returning the remaining 50 hostages, polls show most Israelis do not back deal which includes IDF withdrawal leaving Hamas in power. July 24, 2025
8 injured in terrorist ramming in central Israel Arab terrorist rams car into crowded bus stop near Kfar Yona in central Israel, running down pedestrians. July 24, 2025
Gazans outraged as families of Hamas leaders escape to foreign countries for safety The news triggered outrage among Gazans who feel abandoned by their leaders, saying they clearly sought a more comfortable existence than the average civilian. July 23, 2025
IDF’s cyber unit hacked & severely damaged Iran’s financial system The group said it targeted the bank because it was used to evade sanctions and fund missile and nuclear programs. July 23, 2025
