The map dividing the Gaza Strip into 623 zones, which is now being used to instruct Palestinians in southern Gaza how to avoid dangerous areas, is a key tool in efforts to minimize civilian casualties, the Israel Defense Forces says. It was first drawn up half a century ago, though
IDF releases names of three soldiers killed in Gaza combat, as army intercepts surface-to-surface missile headed toward Eilat ■ Yemen-based Houthis claim responsibility for launching missiles at southern Israel ■ Rocket fired from Gaza strikes parking lot in Be'er Sheva ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; over 138 hostages still held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run health ministry: At least 15,899 dead in Gaza
The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel has assembled a large system of pumps for this purpose, and presented the plan to the U.S. last month. Egypt has successfully used seawater to flood Gaza tunnels in the past, but with all eyes on Israel, some express concern about consequences and international reactions
Since Sunday, seven soldiers were killed in Gaza fighting ■ IDF expands Gaza ground offensive to Khan Yunis, southern Gaza's largest city ■ Hostages' families livid after Netanyahu tells them 'not possible' to return all captives now ■ U.S. imposes visa bans on Israeli settlers who engaged in West Bank violence against Palestinians ■ Rocket barrages fired at Tel Aviv, central and southern Israel ■ Anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon to northern Israeli border town ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; over 138 hostages still held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run health ministry: at least 15,899 dead in Gaza
Refugees International President Jeremy Konyndyk is ‘extraordinarily worried’ that Gaza is on the cusp of a significant second wave of mortality resulting from factors other than warfare itself – and he’s not shy to criticize the Biden administration for its actions
Amid the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza and following travel warnings for Israeli citizens abroad, El Al announces changes to its flight schedules on active routes.
21-year-old Eitan Rosenzweig was killed in Gaza. His art survives him: ‘This guy was going to be something special,’ says curator Porat Salomon of the late Givati soldier
Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says 316 Palestinians have been killed since the cease-fire ended ■ IDF releases names of three soldiers killed in Gaza fighting Sunday ■ 21-year-old Israeli thought to be kidnapped in Gaza pronounced dead ■ Israeli army says it located 800 Hamas tunnel shafts since the ground operation in Gaza started ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; over 137 hostages still held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run health ministry: at least 15,899 dead in Gaza
Buffer zones are not a novel phenomenon, and the Egyptian and Turkish examples show that they do not stop nationalistic aspirations, occupation, or even terroristic threats. A 'security strip' in Gaza will only bring further displacement and make the IDF an easy target for new radical organizations
During a separate press conference earlier in the night, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that there were still 15 women and two children hostage in Gaza.
During a separate press conference earlier in the night, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that there were still 15 women and two children hostage in Gaza.
The 53-year-old husband and father of two from Rehovot, went on a bicycle trip with friends on October 7, and disappeared. Also on Saturday, the Israeli army announced the death of southern brigade commander of the Gaza division, Col. Asaf Hamami
"The vice president made clear that Hamas cannot control Gaza, which is untenable for Israel’s security, the well-being of the Palestinian people, and regional security," the White House said.
"The vice president made clear that Hamas cannot control Gaza, which is untenable for Israel’s security, the well-being of the Palestinian people, and regional security," the White House said.
IDF struck over 400 targets in Gaza overnight, including southern city of Khan Younis ■ Gaza health officials: 184 killed since truce ended on Friday morning ■ Israel restricts movement of northern communities after fire from Lebanon ■ Reports say Israel tells Arab states it wants buffer zone in post-war Gaza ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; over 159 hostages still held in Gaza ■ Hamas-controlled health ministry: at least 15,200 dead in Gaza