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  President Isaac Herzog said Israel cannot leave a vacuum in Gaza and would have to maintain a strong force there for the near future to prevent Hamas from re-emerging in the Palestinian enclave, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. "If we pull back, then who will take over? We can't leave a vacuum. We […]

Haniyeh, head of Hamas’s Political Bureau, is based in Qatar but his Gaza residence often served as a meeting point for Hamas's senior leadership.

Haniyeh, head of Hamas’s Political Bureau, is based in Qatar but his Gaza residence often served as a meeting point for Hamas's senior leadership.

  November 15, 2023 13:12 AM Families of hostages hold protest outside EU office in Ramat Gan, calling for the release of their loved ones 13:11 AM BBC correspondent enters Shifa hospital with IDF forces 12:21 AM Rocket alert sounds in Nachal Oz near Gaza  12:21 AM Cpt. Shlomo Ben Nun killed in action in […]

Capitol Police violently dispersed demonstrators participating in an interfaith vigil and civil disobedience against Israel's war in Gaza outside the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, demanding lawmakers back a cease-fire.

Hamas makes it hard for the IDF to comply with international laws of war when it operates out of hospitals and schools. Legal experts weigh in on the army's conduct in Gaza so far: 'There is a very strong suspicion of a deliberate disproportionate attack'

IDF overruns al-Shati refugee camp and blows up building that served as Gaza's parliement ■ UNRWA receives 23,000 liters of fuel in Gaza via Rafah border crossing ■ Families of Israeli hostages march to Jerusalem for the second day ■ Israeli National Security minister says 1,700 weapons licenses being issued to Israelis daily ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed since October 7, 239 hostages held in Gaza ■ Hamas-controlled health ministry: 11,240 killed

Israel’s refusal to allow aid through the Kerem Shalom crossing is rooted in its desire to disconnect from all civilian aspects in Gaza, as well as Netanyahu’s fear of a political crisis. ‘We understand Israel’s concerns, but we’re trying to avert a humanitarian disaster in Gaza,’ a Western diplomat told Haaretz

In a WSJ article, the two MKs – from both the coalition and opposition – said transferring tens of thousands of Gazans to Europe is a 'moral imperative - and opportunity - to demonstrate compassion' towards the people of Gaza. Far-right ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir were quick to express support

  Palestinian authorities proposed a Red Cross-supervised evacuation of a hospital beset by fighting in Gaza on Tuesday, despite Israeli offers to provide incubators. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram After days of battles with Palestinian terrorists, Israeli forces have encircled Shifa Hospital, where hundreds of patients, medical staff, and displaced people are trapped […]

Given the international constraints, what the IDF is aspiring for probably won’t be possible, but as far as the Israeli officers in Gaza are concerned, the operation should only end only once Hamas is defeated

Defense Minister Yoav Galant highlighted the significant progress of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in their ongoing operations in Gaza on Monday. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The minister emphasized the precision, lethality, and coordination displayed by the air, sea, and land forces, utilizing accurate intelligence to execute their missions. Galant stated, […]

Israel’s PM insists on establishing 'Israeli security control' of Gaza, but the IDF is not capable of governing two million civilians. The PA is the only body with legitimacy and experience in managing daily life of Palestinians

King Abdullah of Jordan says he rejects any plan by Israel to occupy parts of Gaza or to create security zones within the enclave

Al-Shifa is not only Gaza’s largest hospital, but also a large refugee camp and according to Israel the central headquarters for the Hamas leadership’s activity. The medical center, where up until recently Israeli doctors performed 50 surgeries a month, is now at the heart of the Israel-Hamas war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes a lengthy war in Gaza will alleviate criticism and keep him in power. More importantly, he thinks it will allow him to spread the blame, shedding all personal responsibility for the October 7 devastation

How has the Swords of Iron war with Hamas in Gaza impacted how Israelis watch TV and use social media?

  The fighting in Gaza poses many challenges in terms of international law. One of the significant challenges is the issue of proportionality.  Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Many acknowledge Israel's right to self-defense and recognize that the IDF targets only military objectives in Gaza. However, some claim that the attacks are […]

Gaza health authorities said reaching Al-Shifa hospital was unsafe, and that bodies in the area could not be moved ■ IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that the Israeli military will help evacuate babies trapped in Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital

Between violent settlers and the IDF, Palestinians in the West Bank are suffering an unprecedented death toll. As Israel's machine of death claims the lives of defenseless civilians in Gaza, West Bank Palestinians face collective punishment and revenge for October 7