European Union pledges $1 billion for Gaza reconstruction The EU unveiled a massive Gaza rebuilding initiative just one day after a UN official condemned Hamas' obstruction of humanitarian aid. July 14, 2026
Israel will establish 3 outpost settlements in northern Gaza, says defense chief Israel's military will build three outpost settlements in northern Gaza on the ruins of Israeli towns evacuated in the 2005 Disengagement, says Defense Minister Israel Katz. July 14, 2026
Sinwar memo shows Hamas planned 10,000-terrorist invasion, feared nuclear retaliation Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar envisioned 10,000-terrorist invasion of Israel but believed Israel would respond by using nuclear weapons against Gaza. July 13, 2026
UN official: ‘Hamas blocking humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza’ A senior U.N. official condemned Gaza's 'de facto authorities' for disrupting humanitarian aid operations. July 13, 2026
Inside Hezbollah’s nerve center: What IDF troops found under Beaufort Castle Above ground, forces located firing positions, observation posts, anti-tank weapons, and mortars aimed at Israeli territory, along with equipment indicating terrorists had been stationed there for extended periods. July 12, 2026
Israel has slain 2,561 terrorists who invaded on Oct. 7—report The unit was given the operational responsibility to kill all those who took part in the massacre as a principled decision made by the Israeli government. July 11, 2026
The PA could launch a more severe attack than Hamas did on Oct 7, report warns A far larger armed force than Hamas used on Oct 7 now operates only about 22 kilometers from Israel's main population centers. July 10, 2026
Hamas’s latest trick: Leaving government, keeping weapons Hamas is acting because it faces mounting international pressure to comply with Trump's peace plan, whose central requirement is the complete demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. July 9, 2026
Katz declares: ‘We did not ask permission to enter Lebanon, and we will not need permission to stay’ Katz said the security zone is intended to deny Hezbollah the ability to harm residents of the north. July 9, 2026
Jordan angry as Israel refuses to renew additional water agreement Jordan reportedly faces a severe water shortage and needs the agreement with Israel. July 8, 2026
Thousands of cigarettes found hidden inside pineapple shipment bound for Gaza The shipment had been purchased by an Israeli company authorized to transfer goods into Gaza under the private-sector humanitarian aid mechanism. July 8, 2026
IAF strike targets vehicle carrying four suspects near Lebanon border On Sunday, the IDF carried out an airstrike in the same area, targeting Hezbollah terrorists on motorcycles. July 7, 2026
PA officials: ‘Hamas will still rule Gaza; don’t believe the lies’ Palestinian Authority sources described Hamas' announcement as a tactical effort to satisfy ceasefire requirements without relinquishing power. July 7, 2026
Sa’ar says Hamas seeks ‘Hezbollah model’ to avoid disarmament Hamas has not indicated that it is prepared to surrender its weapons. July 6, 2026
Senior US official: No rebuilding Gaza without disarming Hamas The US position has remained unchanged since the beginning of the war, describing the complete dismantlement of Hamas as a prerequisite for any reconstruction effort. July 6, 2026
Taser pistols and individual vetting: This is how the Gaza trial zones will operate After months of delay, training is expected to begin in the coming weeks for the Palestinian police force that will maintain order inside the designated 'bubbles' where the trial will take place. July 6, 2026
Zamir: IDF ready to strike if Hezbollah breaches truce again As Zamir conducted an operational assessment alongside senior commanders, Zamir called Beaufrort Ridge a 'terrorist infrastructure hub' constructed by Hezbollah. July 5, 2026
Oct. 7 architect planned much larger – and deadlier – invasion of Israel Captured documents reportedly show that Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar planned Oct. 7 attacks as part of a multi-front invasion of Israel, with incursions from Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. July 5, 2026
Morocco, Egypt dedicate World Cup wins to ‘Palestinian martyrs’ Egypt's head coach asked Allah to grant the Palestinians victory — presumably over Israel — after his team's win against Australia, which occurred following a dramatic penalty shootout. July 5, 2026
IDF says Hamas commander involved in Oct. 7 attack and hostage captivity killed in Gaza Jandiya led a Hamas Nukhba terrorist cell that infiltrated Kibbutz Nahal Oz during the Oct. 7 massacre and took part in the abduction of the late Capt. Daniel Perez. July 3, 2026
IDF reservist seriously wounded in southeastern Lebanon Recently, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States signed a framework agreement committing Lebanon to restore sovereignty over its territory through the verified disarmament of non-state armed groups. July 3, 2026
186-mile vulnerability: How Israel plans to defend itself from Iranian attack via Jordan At the core of the plan lies a time-tested concept from the state’s founding generation—'settlement equals security.' July 2, 2026
26,200 wounded since war began, Israel’s Defense Ministry reports According to data released by the Rehabilitation Division, the total number of wounded is projected to reach about 100,000 by 2028 July 2, 2026
Three Arab Israelis arrested in connection with deadly terror attack Three Arab Israelis to be charged with aiding terrorist gunman in deadly central Israel attack. July 2, 2026
IDF eliminates Hamas platoon commander in Gaza strike Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the Gaza Strip no longer poses a military threat to the Jewish state, while acknowledging that Hamas’s civilian rule has yet to be dismantled. July 2, 2026
Hezbollah trying to rebuild despite Israel’s agreement with Lebanon In accordance with the current agreement, the IDF is no longer initiating attacks but removing present threats. July 2, 2026
Israel to take full control of Gaza, says minister Contradicting plans by the US-backed Board of Peace, senior Israeli minister says IDF moving towards full control of the Gaza Strip. July 1, 2026
Board of Peace to create ‘Hamas free’ zones, encourage Gazans to move to Israeli side of Gaza US-backed Board of Peace poised to launch pilot program to build and maintain shelters in parts of Gaza under Israeli control, while encouraging Gazans to leave areas under Hamas rule. July 1, 2026
Netanyahu drops hints on Gaza resettlement plans In wide-ranging interview, Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel has killed 9,000 Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon, hints at possible resettlement of the northern Gaza Strip. July 1, 2026
Hamas hardens stance with US envoys Senior IDF officers warned that the terrorist group is in the process of rebuilding in Gaza. June 30, 2026
Netanyahu, Katz tell troops IDF will stay in Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains a threat Netanyahu: 'These security zones represent a change in our approach. It means we will not allow an army of terrorists to sit on our border.' June 30, 2026
COGAT: Hamas detained sick Gazans after Israel approved exit from Strip COGAT said Israel has allowed about 50,000 Gazan civilians, most of them medical patients and their escorts, to leave for third countries since the start of the war. June 30, 2026
Hamas said to harden disarmament stance in talks with Trump adviser Top Hamas leaders, including Khaled Mashaal and Musa Abu Marzouk, have rejected key parts of Trump’s plan in recent months. June 30, 2026
‘Enjoy Hell’: Former hostage celebrates killing of his brutal captor Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist who held Israelis captive in Gaza Strip and directed Oct. 7 attacks eliminated in IDF strike. June 30, 2026
Classified IDF phone lost, winds up in Syrian village Israeli military cellphone listed as classified was reported missing after clashes on Syrian frontier, later surfaced in Syrian village. June 30, 2026
Israel drafted plans to create 3 Israeli towns in northern Gaza, minister says Senior Israeli minister says plans already completed for the resettlement of northern Gaza and urges Netanyahu to authorize the establishment of the first three towns. June 30, 2026
US urges Israel to allow Gaza reconstruction without Hamas disarmament – report The Trump administration is reportedly pressing Israel to permit large-scale reconstruction work in parts of the Gaza Strip despite Hamas refusing complete disarmament. June 30, 2026
Katz says Trump’s linking Lebanon to Iran conflict spared Hezbollah from devastating blow 'Trump tried to link the Lebanon and Iran arenas because Iran was applying heavy pressure,' Katz said. June 29, 2026
Katz warns Iran could attack Israel at any moment, says IDF prepared Katz said the Israel Defense Forces had been instructed to prepare for what he described as a 'Blue and White operation in Iran.' June 29, 2026
Massive Hezbollah ‘drone fortress’ tunnel destroyed in Lebanon IDF forces demolish 650-foot underground Hezbollah complex in Majdal Zoun used to store hundreds of weapons. June 29, 2026
Secret clause in Israel-Lebanon deal enshrines IDF freedom of action in buffer zone- report Newly inked Israel-Lebanon deal reportedly includes a secret annex that preserves Israel's right to operate militarily in the security zone in southern Lebanon. June 29, 2026
Hamas recruiting thousands of new terrorists, rebuilding missile arsenal IDF intelligence shows Hamas is using the ongoing ceasefire to rebuild its ranks with a massive recruiting drive while also building new bombs and anti-tank missiles. June 29, 2026
Hezbollah supporters protest Lebanon-Israel framework agreement in Beirut Hezbollah leadership declared the agreement 'null and void.' June 28, 2026
IDF soldier killed by Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon Hazutt is the first soldier to be killed by Hezbollah since Jerusalem and Beirut signed a framework agreement on Friday aimed at removing the Iranian proxy from Southern Lebanon. June 28, 2026
Oct. 7-like invasion could happen again, 74% of Israelis say Vast majority of Israelis believe that another October 7-style invasion and massacre could happen, highlighting sense of insecurity after more than two and a half years of war. June 28, 2026
Ben-Gvir calls Lebanon agreement a ‘major mistake,’ demands Cabinet vote The agreement calls for the replacement of the IDF with the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah. June 27, 2026
IDF prepares for Gaza riots as Fatah seen steering anti-Hamas protests toward Israeli forces Military officials noted that, unlike that period, there is no border fence separating Israeli forces from the area. June 26, 2026
IDF withdrawing from parts of southern Lebanon, says US State Department Trump administration official says that the IDF has pulled back from some areas of southern Lebanon. June 25, 2026
IDF traps Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon tunnel after kidnapping alert Israeli officials said the terrorists remain besieged inside the complex and that Israel is demanding their unconditional surrender. June 24, 2026
IDF won’t withdraw from Lebanon – even if US demands it, says DM Israel’s defense minister says IDF will remain in southern Lebanon security zone regardless of US pressure, adding that 200,000 residents will not be permitted to return. June 24, 2026
Top Israeli officials discuss Gaza mass migration impasse Netanyahu’s new national security adviser presses security agencies to explain lack of progress facilitating mass migration of Gazans out of the Strip. June 24, 2026
Regretting Gaza Disengagement, Israelis say IDF must keep Gaza, Lebanon, Syria buffer zones – poll Three-quarters of Israelis back maintaining IDF security zones in the Gaza Strip, southern Lebanon, and southern Syrian. June 24, 2026
Israel considers limited southern Lebanon withdrawal despite previous pledges Israeli officials emphasized that any withdrawal under consideration would be limited in scope. June 23, 2026
IDF strikes armed terror cell; Hezbollah claims ceasefire violation The military emphasized that it would continue operating against immediate threats and would not allow Hezbollah to endanger Israeli civilians or soldiers. June 23, 2026
Israel offers limited withdrawal as Iran sets ‘red lines’ in Lebanon Israel reportedly planning to propose a pilot program for withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, while Iran lays out its 'red lines' in Lebanon conflict. June 23, 2026
Vance: Israel should respond to Hezbollah attacks with ‘conversation,’ not retaliation Vice President JD Vance urges Israel not to retaliate following each Hezbollah attack and to instead engage in "conversation" to avoid wider war. June 23, 2026
Israeli security chief warns of Oct 7-like invasion of tourism hotspot The head of the Shin Bet has warned top brass that the city of Eilat could be the target of the 'next October 7,' with possible invasion attempts from Jordan or Egypt. June 23, 2026
Researchers challenge Gaza mortality survey in Lancet correspondence Drawing on GPS information released with the study, DellaPergola and Zlochin said interview areas overlapped in some locations rather than remaining distinct. June 22, 2026
IDF limits commanders’ authority in Lebanon, restricts proactive strikes The Israeli military issued a statement directing forces to operate only within Israel’s self-declared security zone in southern Lebanon. June 22, 2026
Circle closed: IDF kills Omer Shem Tov’s Hamas captor During the war, he was also involved in planting explosive devices against IDF forces operating in the area. June 22, 2026
