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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

You are not moral voices, you are moral criminals

Opinion: Criticism of Israel’s government is legitimate, but echoing Hamas propaganda is not; those who now accuse Israel of atrocities in Gaza stayed silent when the October 7 massacre was celebrated — and have chosen the wrong side

Ben-Dror Yemini | 08.05.25

IDF chief opposes Gaza takeover, but Netanyahu's office says army ready to follow any cabinet decision

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned at war cabinet meeting that a Gaza takeover could endanger hostages and exhaust forces, but pledged to carry out any cabinet decision as Netanyahu pushes for a full invasion to free hostages

Itamar Eichner | 08.05.25

'Very serious miscalculation': Egyptian official signals break in Hamas relations after public criticism

Cairo says Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya’s accusations of inaction have strained ties, as top Egyptian official warns Israel may reoccupy Gaza amid stalled talks and pressure after hostage videos

Lior Ben Ari | 08.05.25

Hamas has time, the hostages don’t: Gaza war goals must change

Opinion: As Hamas releases harrowing footage of visibly malnourished hostages, Israeli leaders face growing calls to prioritize immediate rescue; With lives hanging in the balance, pressure builds for a swift shift from negotiation to humanitarian intervention—before irreversible damage is done

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.05.25

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