IDF overhauls Arabic, Islamic training after Oct. 7 failures As part of the changes, all officers and soldiers—including cyber specialists from Unit 8200—will now be required to study Islamic culture and Arabic. July 10, 2025
Newlywed IDF reservist killed in attempted Hamas kidnapping Hamas terrorists attempted to abduct a newlywed Israeli reservist soldier, killing him in the attempt, and then tried to take his body into captivity. July 10, 2025
The war’s endgame: Inside the debate over Gaza’s future Israel’s war cabinet is considering three diverging paths for Gaza: continued targeted raids to manage Hamas, a phased ceasefire tied to hostage releases, or a full military conquest of the Strip, with some leaders also pushing a fourth, mass population relocation. July 9, 2025
Sa’ar signals openness to negotiate permanent ceasefire The war in Gaza could end tomorrow if Hamas releases the 50 hostages and lays down its weapons,' Sa'ar said. July 9, 2025
IDF encircles Beit Hanoun in major push against Hamas The IDF now controls more than 65% of the Gaza Strip and has lifted security restrictions on western Negev communities, paving the way for the gradual return of residents. July 9, 2025
Israel’s hold on Gaza corridor said to stall hostage deal, ceasefire talks Israel’s refusal to withdraw from the Morag corridor in southern Gaza is holding up a proposed hostage deal and ceasefire agreement. July 9, 2025
Netanyahu firm with Trump on destruction of Hamas Following meetings with President Trump and Vice President Vance, Netanyahu says Israel "determined" to not only return the remaining 50 hostages, but also to eliminate Hamas as a military and governing force. July 9, 2025
Netanyahu ends US trip without Gaza ceasefire breakthrough White House push for truce hits snag as Hamas and Israel clash over IDF withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. July 9, 2025
‘Part of me is still there’: Freed hostage Keith Siegel recounts the horrors of captivity in Gaza Siegel was kidnapped from his home in Kfar Aza with his wife, Aviva, during Hamas’s October 7 attack. She was released during a brief truce in 2023, but he remained in captivity until January 2025. July 8, 2025
IDF says 5 IDF soldiers killed in Beit Hanoun ambush were targeted in pre-planned attack Despite the area being cleared, Hamas managed to plant IEDs within the 24 hours before the operation, bypassing detection by armored bulldozers. July 8, 2025
Netanyahu set to meet with Syrian leader at historic White House Summit brokered by Trump Netanyahu and Al-Sharaa are expected to discuss security agreements between the two countries, as well as steps leading towards full diplomatic recognition and normalization of ties. July 8, 2025
IDF eliminates Hamas commander who raided gas station on Oct. 7 Footage of the Oct. 7 incident shows two workers of the gas station rushing to hide as Abu Ayadeh’s gunmen opened fire. July 8, 2025
IDF announces demolition of four terrorists’ homes In the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, the military has picked up demolitions, issuing orders for a significant number of terrorists’ residences. July 8, 2025
After deadly bombing, Israeli opposition leaders call to end Gaza war After five IDF soldiers killed and 14 injured in roadside bombing in northern Gaza Strip, Opposition Leader Yair Lapid calls for Israel to end the war in Gaza. July 8, 2025
Work quietly underway to implement Trump’s plan for a Gazan ‘Riviera’ Among the plans are to pay half a million Gazans to leave and build ten ‘mega-projects.’ July 8, 2025
Israel, US close to finding countries to take in Gazans, says Netanyahu Senior Israeli official says President Trump's plan to relocate Gaza's entire population is 'alive,' as the president hints 'something good will happen.' July 8, 2025
Netanyahu rules out Palestinian statehood, calling it ‘suicide’ for Israel Israeli prime minister calls for Palestinian self-rule without statehood. July 8, 2025
Defense Minister Katz describes postwar Gaza without Hamas Katz envisions Gaza being governed by Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, the Saudis, the US, and maybe others. July 7, 2025
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denied Reuters report of transit camps for Gazans 'We (GHF) are not planning for or implementing Humanitarian Transit Areas (HTAs) now or at any point in the future.' July 7, 2025
IDF presses Gaza offensive as truce talks redouble The IDF says it has operational control over approximately 65% of the territory. July 7, 2025
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denied Reuters report it’s building transit camps for Gazans GHF is not planning for or implementing Humanitarian Transit Areas (HTAs) now or at any point in the future.' July 7, 2025
Gaza deal ‘rewards Hamas,’ Israeli minister warns ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meeting Israel's National Security Minister warns that Gaza ceasefire deal now under consideration would enable Hamas to rebuild and rearm, urges Netanyahu to push back on pressure for truce. July 7, 2025
‘Subhumans’ – Gaza leader blasts Hamas over murder of Israeli hostages The chief of an anti-Hamas Gaza militia castigated the terror group over its abduction and murder of Israeli civilians, calling Hamas terrorists 'subhuman.' July 7, 2025
Report: Israel planning to build massive city in Gaza, relocate civilian population The political echelon wants full Israeli control of a huge complex that will house, feed and protect the civilian population while Hamas is destroyed. July 7, 2025
Israel bombs Houthi ports, ballistic missile sites While en route to Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen ahead of ballistic missile attacks on Israel. July 7, 2025
Netanyahu arrives in US as Gaza talks fail to break impasse No breakthrough in hostage deal and ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas ahead of Israeli prime minister's meeting with President Trump in Washington. July 7, 2025
Trump says Israel, Hamas ‘close’ to Gaza deal, teases ‘permanent deal’ with Iran Despite reports of little progress in Doha negotiations, President Trump says on the eve of meeting with Netanyahu that a partial hostage deal could happen as early as this week. July 7, 2025
Hamas leader: 95% of command dead, Gaza now lawless Hamas's claim to power in Gaza is 'totally gone'" the commander said, revealing the group’s infrastructure has been dismantled and its survival hangs by a thread. July 7, 2025
REVEALED: Reuters, AP, NYT photos of Gaza hospital leave Hamas out of the frame The analysis compared photos and videos taken on the same day and location by wire service photojournalists in Gaza. July 6, 2025
Former hostage Ofer Kalderon recounts ghastly captivity As efforts are underway for a deal between Israel and Hamas that could pave the way for the remaining 50 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive, Kalderon said that Gaza follows him everywhere. July 6, 2025
IDF kills Hamas naval commander in Gaza strike Israeli airstrike on Gaza City kills the commander of Hamas' naval forces in the northern Gaza Strip, along with several terrorists responsible for mortar attacks on Israel. July 6, 2025
Gang rape, genital mutilation, necrophilia: UK-funded report reveals how Hamas weaponized rape New report funded in part by the British government reveals new details of the atrocities committed by Gaza terrorists on October 7th, including the "systematic" use of rape and humiliation as weapons of war. July 6, 2025
Hamas tried to infiltrate Israeli intelligence unit by posing as cleaning crew The Israel Defense Forces revealed on Sunday that Hamas attempted to breach its elite cyber-intelligence Unit 8200 by exploiting a publicly posted cleaning tender. July 6, 2025
Threatening Gaza civil war, clan challenging Hamas admits to working with Israel After denying ties to the Jewish state, head of drug trafficking Bedouin militia challenging Hamas rule admits to receiving aid from Israel. July 6, 2025
Arab sheikhs call to split Hebron from Palestinian Authority, make separate peace with Israel Leaders of the Arab community in Hebron call to ditch the Palestinian Authority and enter the Abraham Accords as a new independent Emirate, making peace with Israel and pushing for diplomatic ties. July 6, 2025
Hamas injures two American aid workers in grenade attack The GHF has repeatedly warned that Hamas is targeting them and that the terror group has placed a bounty on the heads of aid workers. July 5, 2025
Hamas ‘accepts’ US hostage deal but demands changes rejected by Israel According to Arab media reports, Hamas’s requested changes focus on three main issues. July 5, 2025
Hostage families angry over ‘partial deal’ that does not free all captives The proposal, if implemented, would call for a 60-day truce coinciding with a phased release of 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 deceased captives. July 5, 2025
Hamas to accept exile of leaders, halting arms smuggling in Gaza ceasefire proposal While full compliance appears unlikely, the reported flexibility on two points - disarmament and exile - signals a potential shift in stance. July 4, 2025
First-graders’ skit teaches that Israeli soldiers kill Palestinians who come to work in Israel The skit was performed by first-graders at the Dalal Mughrabi Coed Elementary School, named after terrorist Dalal Mughrabi, who led the murder of 37 Israeli civilians in 1978. July 4, 2025
Expecting a Hamas response to truce deal, Trump pledges to end the war Israeli officials have expressed optimism that Hamas will agree to the truce as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to travel to the White House to meet with President Trump on Monday. July 4, 2025
Israel calls human rights group ‘Amnesty Hamas’ over accusations of deliberate starvation in Gaza The IDF says it is finding ways to 'reduce tension' in aid distribution areas and claims Hamas is deliberately provoking soldiers and aid workers. July 3, 2025
Qatar asks Hamas officials abroad to disarm in symbolic gesture to push ceasefire deal The request reportedly came from Qatari mediators and is seen as a symbolic concession toward Israel's longstanding demand for Hamas to disarm. July 3, 2025
IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists behind rocket attacks Hamas terror cell responsible for recent rocket attacks on southern Israel. July 3, 2025
Hezbollah’s ranks decimated in war with Israel, according to Saudi report Some 4,000 Hezbollah terrorists were killed and thousands more deserted during fighting with Israel, according to Saudi report. July 3, 2025
Israel, Hamas in talks for return of 10 living hostages, partial IDF withdrawal Latest proposed Gaza deal reportedly centers around the release of 10 living hostages and the remains of 18 dead captives during a 60-day ceasefire, in exchange for the freeing of jailed Arab terrorists. July 3, 2025
Syria: Talks of peace deal with Israel are ‘premature’ Syrian state media insists peace with Israel is off the table for the time being, despite recent optimistic statements from Syrian and Israeli leaders on normalization. July 3, 2025
IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists behind deadly Khan Yunis attack The IDF announced that two Hamas terrorists responsible for the June 24 killing of seven Israeli soldiers in an APC in Khan Yunis were eliminated. July 2, 2025
Netanyahu vows to ‘end Hamas’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to destroy Hamas 'down to its very foundations' and emphasized Israel's strategic vision for expanding its energy sector. July 2, 2025
Soldier KIA in Gaza, bringing IDF wartime toll to 881 According to the IDF, a tank commander and another soldier were seriously wounded in the same incident. July 2, 2025
Ignoring pressure from Trump, Hamas refuses 60-day ceasefire – report Despite calls from President Trump to reach a two-month ceasefire in Gaza, claiming Israel has agreed to the deal, Hamas reportedly doubles down on its demand that any deal include a permanent end to hostilities. July 2, 2025
Israel at a crossroads in Gaza: A deal or a new military phase? With the Iran front temporarily quiet, Israel now faces a defining choice in Gaza—cut a deal that leaves Hamas standing or launch an all-out offensive to finish the job. July 2, 2025
Saudis demand ousting Hamas before peace with Israel Riyadh supports Israel’s goal of banishing Hamas from Gaza’s leadership, frames exile of terror group's leadership as pre-condition for normalization talks. July 2, 2025
IDF chief says expanding operations in Gaza endanger hostages There are currently 50 hostages in Gaza, with 20 believed to be alive and some in grave condition. July 1, 2025
Former top IDF general pushes plan for mass Gaza migration to end war 'Our endgame must be that there are no Palestinians left in Gaza,' the retired brigadier general declared. July 1, 2025
IDF in control of 65% of Gaza Strip Despite the success of the current operation, scattered areas throughout the Gaza Strip will remain outside IDF control. June 30, 2025
Can tribal clans impose order in Gaza? Israel is trying to use some to challenge Hamas rule; others pay lip service to Hamas while asserting local power. June 30, 2025
Syria demands Israeli withdrawal from demilitarized zone, in exchange for peace deal – report Syria's new president reportedly interested in establishing diplomatic ties with Israel, even as hardliners push for limited security agreement and end to the state of war. June 30, 2025
IDF dismantles explosives site in major Gaza op An IDF soldier was killed battling Palestinian terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip, the military said on Sunday. June 30, 2025
Jordan forfeits basketball game vs. Israel over ‘player safety’ Fearing backlash if its players competed against Israel, Jordan said it forfeited to protect team members from 'bullying and harassment.' June 30, 2025
