Gaza Strip
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gaza Strip, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Nationalist group urges faster rollout of Gaza emigration plan
Nationalist Hope welcomed Israel’s reported decision to have the Mossad, under Roman Gofman, lead implementation of a Gaza emigration plan. The group called for an urgent follow-u…
Yotam Zimri Says Iran’s Warning Is “Essentially Right,” Citing Past Israeli Withdrawals
On Channel 14’s "The Patriots," Yotam Zimri responded to an Iranian threat over southern Lebanon by saying the Iranians are “essentially” right. He cited past Israeli withdrawals…
Israel Braces for Gaza Protests That Could Escalate
Israel is bracing for large anti-Hamas protests expected Friday across Gaza under the banner "The June 26 Revolution." Security officials fear the demonstrations could spill into…
Herzog’s helicopter makes emergency landing after memorial ceremony
President Isaac Herzog’s helicopter made an emergency landing Thursday evening on the way back from a state memorial for Operation Protective Edge. The aircraft landed at an IDF b…
Gaza anti-Hamas protest organizers announce 18 gathering points for tomorrow
Anti-Hamas organizers in Gaza said a protest will be held tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. at 18 gathering points across the Strip. They said it will be nonviolent and under the Palestinian…
Hamas Tries to Push Gaza Onto the Iran-US Talks Agenda
Hamas said its deputy Arab and Islamic relations chief, Basem Naim, spoke this week with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about Gaza and the Iran-US talks. Hamas sources sa…
Hamas operative arrested in Greece after alleged plot against Jewish, Israeli targets in Germany
German and Greek authorities uncovered a Hamas-linked plot against Jewish and Israeli targets in Germany. The suspect, 37-year-old Youssef M., was arrested in Crete on June 6 afte…
Petition Claims Nature Rangers Made Shooting Stray Dogs Routine
Let the Animals Live has petitioned the Jerusalem District Court, accusing the Israel Nature and Parks Authority of routinely shooting stray dogs instead of using nonlethal option…
Gazans Plan Anti-Hamas Protest as Activists Say the Group Is Trying to Sow Chaos
Gaza activists are urging a Friday "Day of Rage" against Hamas over poor living conditions and displacement. Anti-Hamas activist Hussam al-Astal says Hamas is trying to derail the…
Israeli Drone Strike Hits Militants in Gaza City’s Nasser Neighborhood
An Israeli drone struck militants in Gaza City’s Nasser neighborhood, where Palestinian reports said several were wounded. The IDF said it also killed militants in two other Gaza…
IDF says it killed senior Islamic Jihad weapons-production commander in Khan Younis
The IDF said it killed Adam Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Hdaid, a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapons-production commander, in a precise strike in Khan Younis on Tuesday. It said he…
Minister Eli Cohen says Israel will control Gaza in coming months and strike Hezbollah hard in Lebanon
Eli Cohen said Israel will soon control all of Gaza, but not Lebanon, as the war continues on two fronts. He warned that any fire from Hezbollah will draw heavy Israeli strikes ac…
IDF announces soldier killed when military vehicle overturns in southern Lebanon
The IDF said Master Sgt. (res.) Basel Swaid, 32, was killed overnight when a military vehicle overturned in Rab a-Tlatin in southern Lebanon, and another fighter was seriously inj…
IDF Logs Reveal the First Hours of Gilad Shalit’s Abduction
The IDF Archives released the first official operations logs from the morning Gilad Shalit was kidnapped on June 25, 2006. The records detail the attack near Kerem Shalom, the dea…
Contract Worker for Defense Ministry Killed in Building Collapse in Gaza
Raad Abu al-Qia'an, a contract worker for Israel’s Defense Ministry, was killed Tuesday in a building collapse in Jabaliya, Gaza. The IDF said he died in an operational accident w…
Iran Rebuilds Terror Infrastructure in the West Bank Under Cover of the Ceasefire
Israeli security officials say Iran is rebuilding terror networks in the West Bank during the ceasefire, with much of the direction coming from Turkey. The IDF and Shin Bet are co…
IDF Advances in Northern Gaza as Netanyahu Says Israel Controls 70% of the Strip
The IDF advanced overnight in Al-Atatra in northern Gaza after an airstrike and evacuation warning. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel controls about 70% of the Gaza St…
Shin Bet Chief Orders Removal of Memorial Corner for October 7 Fallen
Shin Bet chief David Zini ordered a memorial corner at the agency’s Tel Aviv headquarters dismantled after Memorial Day. The display honored 12 Shin Bet personnel killed since Oct…
IDF Says It Killed Another Hamas Militant Who Took Part in October 7 Attack
The IDF said it killed Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Madi in southern Gaza on Sunday. It described him as a Hamas military wing operative who took part in the October 7 attack and ha…
Vehicle protest, Netanyahu testimony and other top stories highlighted in daily roundup
A daily roundup covered a vehicle protest in Israel, Netanyahu's testimony, and an IDF strike in Gaza. It also mentioned a large operation in the Yavne'el minor-marriage case and…
Netanyahu Says Government Approved 29 Billion Shekels for Northern Recovery
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has approved 29 billion shekels in decisions for northern Israel and pledged to bring similar recovery to the north. In remarks at the Local Governm…
Israel Plans Massive Rubble Removal in Gaza as Fighting Risk Remains
Israel is advancing a large-scale plan to crush Gaza’s destroyed buildings into reusable material while preparing for possible renewed war with Hamas. The IDF says it controls abo…
Eizenkot Blasts Netanyahu Over War Goals and Haredi Draft Deal
Gadi Eizenkot accused the Israeli government of failing in its war goals in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He also condemned Netanyahu’s reported deal with the ultra-Orthodox and said eq…
Hamas Suspect Detained on Gaza Side of Kerem Shalom Crossing
Israeli forces detained an unarmed Hamas suspect on the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom crossing on Wednesday morning. The IDF said there was no entry into Israel, and security offi…
Memorial Torah Scroll Dedicated in Harasha for Fallen IDF Officer
Harasha held a Torah scroll dedication in memory of Capt. Avraham Ben Pinchas, who was killed in combat in the southern Gaza Strip. His father, Rabbi David Ben Pinchas, wrote the…
IDF Destroys Four Rocket Launch Sites in Gaza Deemed Ready for Immediate Use
Israeli forces destroyed four rocket launch sites in Gaza overnight, saying they were ready for immediate use. The IDF said the sites were built after the ceasefire began and that…
IDF braces for Hamas unrest near Gaza’s yellow line without a border fence
Israel’s Southern Command is preparing for violent protests in Gaza on Friday near the yellow line, after anti-Hamas demonstrations were called for June 26. Hamas is reportedly re…
UN Inquiry Accuses Israel of War Crimes and Genocide Over Child Casualties in Gaza
A UN commission accused Israel of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity over alleged deliberate harm to Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank. The report cited…
IDF Strikes Three Targets in Gaza After Evacuation Warnings
The IDF said its fighter jets struck three targets in the Gaza Strip over the past two hours after evacuation warnings. The attacks hit buildings in Al-Atatra, Tuffah, and Sheikh…
Walla poll shows strong support for drafting ultra-Orthodox men and finishing Hamas
A Walla pre-election poll found 72% support for drafting ultra-Orthodox men and 58% support for continuing the war until Hamas surrenders. It also showed 67% backing for civil mar…
Report: Qatar Could Mediate Between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah
Israeli and Arab reports say Qatar may join U.S.-backed efforts to mediate between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed help to end the war but r…
Israeli lawmaker to bring Gaza disengagement repeal bill to ministerial committee
MK Zvi Sukkot will bring a bill on Sunday to repeal the Gaza disengagement law and allow Jews back into parts of the Strip. Justice Minister Yariv Levin must decide whether to adv…
Footage Appears to Show Al Jazeera-Described Cameraman Was Armed Hamas Fighter
New footage from Gaza shows Ahmed Washah, who was described as a cameraman, carrying a rifle. The report says he was actually an armed Hamas sniper, despite public mourning after…
Netanyahu and Katz Promise Free Rein in Lebanon as Troops Describe Tighter Fire Rules
Netanyahu and Katz said Israel has full freedom of action in Lebanon, but soldiers in southern Lebanon described tighter fire rules and more limited operations. The gap between th…
Mother of former hostage Yagil Yaakov blasts minister over post on militant killed in Gaza
Renana Goma, mother of former hostages Or and Yagil Yaakov, attacked Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu for celebrating the killing of a militant involved in Yagil’s kidnapping. Sh…
Southern Command Says It Controls About 70% of Gaza as Operations Expand
Israeli officials say the IDF now controls about 70% of Gaza and may expand that share further. Southern Command is simultaneously fighting threats along the yellow line, strength…
Paratroopers in Gaza Say Hamas Is Regrouping Despite Ongoing IDF Pressure
Israeli paratroopers in northern Gaza say Hamas is still active, rebuilding, and trying to attack IDF forces despite the ceasefire. Officers say they are systematically destroying…
Israel’s Crisis in Washington Is Now About Public Opinion, Not Just the White House
The writer says Israel’s problem in Washington is no longer just a hostile president, but collapsing American public support. He argues that only a major policy shift, not public…
Gazans at Kerem Shalom Say They Want Out, Not Reconstruction
A News 14 report from Kerem Shalom found many Gazans saying they would leave immediately if crossings opened. Interviewees blamed war devastation, harsh living conditions and fear…
Gaza warning reached southern communities too late, despite October 7 lessons
Security officials in communities near Gaza say they were not warned in time about unusual Hamas activity. The delay also reached the Air Force hours after the IDF knew, and the m…
Defense Minister Rebuts Claims That IDF Is Restricted on the Northern Front
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF has full freedom of action in Lebanon, Gaza and anywhere else needed to defend Israel. His remarks came after public criticism and foreig…
Ariana Grande’s charity donates to Save the Children UK, which issues a message criticizing Israel
Ariana Grande’s emergency fund donated to Save the Children UK, which said the money would support families in Gaza. The organization thanked Grande, said its Gaza aid has reached…
Officers Say Gaza Yellow Line Rules Were Softened, Army Denies Any Change
Israeli officers told ynet that Gaza Division commander Brig. Gen. Liron Batito changed how troops apply rules of engagement along the yellow line. The IDF denied any change, but…
A year after being critically wounded in Gaza, soldier thanks the team that saved him
Kobi Hershtel, a 20-year-old Israeli armored corps soldier, returned to Assuta Ashdod Hospital one year after being critically wounded in Gaza to thank the medical team that saved…
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Nukhba Operative Who Held Omer Shem Tov
The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Hamas Nukhba operative Sabai Zaher Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna in northern Gaza over the weekend. Israel said he took part in the October 7 attack…
Israel Says Hamas Operative Behind Omer Shem Tov Video Was Killed in North Gaza
The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Hamas Nukhba operative Sabai Zehir Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna in northern Gaza. He was involved in holding Omer Shem Tov captive, took part in th…
IDF appoints Lt. Col. G. to command Battalion 52 after tank disaster in Lebanon
The IDF has appointed Lt. Col. G. to command Battalion 52 after Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimchon was killed in the tank disaster in Lebanon. The new commander is expected to assume the r…
Lt. Col. G Named New Commander of IDF’s 52nd Battalion After Fatal Battle Loss
The IDF has appointed Lt. Col. G as the new commander of Battalion 52, two days after Lt. Col. Dor Ben Simchon was killed in Lebanon. G will take over in the coming days, becoming…