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How Hamas still holds power in Gaza, almost two years into the war

Deeply embedded into Gazan society, Hamas has adapted financially and militarily to endure after the assassination of top leaders, and despite almost two years of intense IDF pressure, they are still the force to beat within the enclave

Giorgia Valente/The Media Line | 08.08.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ נפגשו היום (שני) עם הרמטכ"ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר וחברי פורום המטה הכללי של צה"ל לסיכום מבצע "עם כלביא" נגד איראן

Gaza evacuation plan intensifies, but risks to hostages remain high

Analysis: The Israeli cabinet's new strategy balances military pressure and diplomacy, aiming to force Hamas into negotiations while averting a costly ground invasion; However, prolonged timelines risk exacerbating humanitarian and diplomatic challenges, with global allies expressing skepticism over Israel's intentions

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.08.25

IDF chief plans slow, phased Gaza City offensive, vows to protect hostages

Eyal Zamir outlines a cautious campaign prioritizing hostage safety, delaying reserve call-ups until after holidays and setting Oct. 7 as deadline for civilian evacuation ahead of a months-long push to dismantle Hamas rule

Yoav Zitun | 08.08.25

Germany halts military exports to Israel for Gaza use, citing civilian suffering

Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges ceasefire, hostage release talks and warns against West Bank annexation while expressing concern for civilian suffering; stresses 'Hamas must not play a role in the future of Gaza'

Reuters | 08.08.25

Cabinet backs full Gaza takeover despite IDF chief’s objections

Ministers approve Netanyahu’s Gaza plan after clashes with army chief Zamir, who warned of troop fatigue and risk to hostages; Gaza City takeover to start, with Oct. 7 set as evacuation deadline under five war-end principles

Itamar Eichner | 08.08.25

Eyal Zamir, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza Strip

Zamir says IDF able to eliminate Hamas while protecting hostages, ahead of security cabinet meeting

Ahead of a critical security cabinet meeting to decide on the next phase in the war on Gaza, Zamir is expected to urge ministers to opt for his strategy of siege on remaining Hamas strongholds rather than full conquest and occupation of the Strip

Yoav Zitun | 08.07.25

Short-term tactical move with no end goal: What the IDF expects in new Gaza offensive

Cabinet set to decide on a full-scale Gaza occupation versus a phased siege; debate extends beyond tactical concerns, such as risks to hostages and lies in the absence of a long-term strategic vision for Gaza’s future

Yoav Zitun | 08.07.25

נשקים וכסף שהוחרם מ עזה מוצג בתצוגת השלל שצה"ל תפס בעזה ובלבנון במהלך המלחמה

How Hamas secretly moves millions to pay members during the Gaza war

Despite crippling military losses, Hamas has continued paying thousands of members through a covert cash delivery system; The BBC reports the group moved $7 million to 30,000 'civilian wing' staff during the war, drawing on $700 million hidden in tunnels

Ynetnews | 08.07.25

670 days into war ICRC urges Hamas to allow food, medicine for hostages

A shift in position comes days after Hamas released videos showing near-starved captives and after Netanyahu and Herzog discuss the urgent situation with senior members of the organization

Itamar Eichner | 08.06.25

Family sees video of hostage Itzik Elgarat; 'A sign of life from the dead,' brother says

Danny Elgarat tells Ynet watching his brother on video was difficult; 'He was very thin and scared,' he says; Itzik's remains returned to Israel in last ceasefire and hostage release deal

Lihi Gordon | 08.06.25

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu pushing for months-long campaign against remaining Hamas strongholds, official says

Offensive on Gaza City and central Gaza refugee camps would target areas where hostages are believed held, increasing risk to their safety

Itamar Eichner | 08.06.25

Amb. Ettinger: Israel should ignore backlash and eliminate Hamas

Amb. (Ret.) Yoram Ettinger says moderate Arab countries want Israel to obliterate Hamas

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 08.06.25

מתוך עיתון "בילד": ניסיונות התעמולה של חמאס להציג בתמונות לעולם הרעבה ברצועה

Photos of hunger and despair from Gaza were staged in collaboration with Hamas, German newspaper reveals

Süddeutsche Zeitung revealed photos of Gazans holding empty pots posing in front of photographers, and not in line for food aid; Bild noted that one of the photographers was employed by a Turkish news agency, and posts anti-Israel content on social media; While the paper acknowledges that hunger exists in Gaza, expert warns of photo manipulations: 'They are intended to replace the cruel photos from Oct. 7'

Ron Crissy | 08.06.25

Pushed to the sidelines: How Egypt lost its heavyweight standing in the Arab world

Analysis: As Cairo’s regional influence wanes amid economic strain, foreign disinvestment and US indifference, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi struggles to maintain relevance in Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Smadar Perry | 08.06.25

משאיות הסיוע בכניסה לרצועת עזה, מעבר כרם שלום

20 killed as Gaza aid truck overturns, UN warns further ops endanger hostages

Hamas-run office says 20 Gazans were killed when an aid truck overturned on bomb-damaged road; Meanwhile, the IDF expands ground operations in Zeitoun and conducts fresh airstrikes in central Gaza, targeting sites in Deir al-Balah

Einav Halabi | 08.06.25

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