Expanded Gaza operation will include conquest of Strip
The plan includes conquering the Gaza Strip and holding territory, moving the civilian population southward for its protection, and preventing Hamas from distributing humanitarian aid.
Israel at War
Israeli finance minister: We stay in Gaza – no withdrawal for hostages
"It's time to stop fearing the word occupation," Smotrich said, outlining Israel's strategy in Gaza and discussing ultra-Orthodox conscription at a conference.
Hamas: We reject all partial agreements
A senior Hamas official accuses Israel of pressuring Qatar to apply leverage on the terrorist group: 'We are in a confrontation with the Zionist enemy. This confrontation will not end as long as Palestine remains under occupation.'
Netanyahu threatens response to Houthis – and Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on X that Israel would respond to the missile attack on Ben-Gurion Airport. He cited a post by President Donald Trump to emphasize that Israel’s next steps are based on principles Trump himself had articulated.
Will Israel keep relying on US to handle Houthis after missile hits Ben-Gurion Airport?
For now, Israeli leadership remains committed to letting the US continue its strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. A strategic shift could impact the front against Iran as well. Defense Minister Israel Katz warns: “Those who harm us will be hit sevenfold".
Missile launched from Yemen impacts Ben-Gurion Airport
Sirens sound across central and southern Israel as the impact shuts down Israel's main international gateway. 8 people were lightly to moderately wounded.
IDF prepares to muster tens of thousands of reservists
The IDF is preparing to step up military pressure on Hamas in a bid to free the hostages and topple the terrorist organization from power. The Israeli army says Hamas still has operational capabilities, with at least two functioning brigades.
Hamas shows sign of life from hostage Maxim Herkin
The terrorist organization Hamas released another video showing a sign of life from hostage Maxim Herkin. Herkin, 35, from Tirat Carmel, has been held captive in the Gaza Strip for 575 days.
Another round of hostage deal talks expected, Israel prepares for escalation
As Israel prepares for an escalation in Gaza, Palestinian sources say the upcoming talks will revisit previous proposals, as Hamas demands a five-year truce while mediators push a two-phase plan.
The 'mysterious' Hercules, the flotilla strike, and Malta's fury: 'What Israel did is severe'
A flight path analysis of a Hercules aircraft shows the plane took off from Israel, circled above Malta, descended near the site of the strike, and returned to Israel, according to the Malta Times. Activists from the organization behind the flotilla claimed the ship was attacked by drones. Maltese officials were incensed: "An unauthorized military overflight of a neutral country."