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Katz: All of Rafah will be evacuated and turned into a security buffer

Speaking from newly established Morag Corridor in southern Gaza, defense minister threatens to further tighten the screws on Hamas until hostages are freed

Roni Green Shaulov | 04.09.25

IDF redeploys Golani Brigade to Gaza after months on northern front

Military confirms unit redeployed to Rafah area, working to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and expand buffer zones in ongoing operation

Ynetnews | 04.08.25

Ministers slam IDF over planned resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza

Military says acting 'in accordance with directives from the political echelon' and ensuring no supplies reach Hamas

Yoav Zitun | 04.07.25

Katz reveals documents alleging Iran sponsored Hamas’ October 7 massacre

Defense minister exposes intercepted correspondence showing Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif requested $500 million from Iran’s Quds Force to fund efforts to 'annihilate Israel and confront the US'; 'Iran is the head of the snake, it continues to fund and promote terrorism across all fronts'

Elisha Ben Kimon | 04.06.25

Protests against Hamas in Gaza are no 'Arab Spring'—at least for now

Analysis: Demonstrations show rare public dissent, with calls to release hostages and end Hamas rule; though still unorganized and fading, unrest reflects deep frustration, and despite harsh crackdown, protest may erupt again in the future

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 04.02.25

תקיפה על מרפאת אונר"א במרכז מחנה ג'בליה, מצפון לרצועת עזה

IDF strikes Gaza terror command base, Hamas claims it's 'UNRWA clinic'

Gaza media outlets report bodies pulled from the rubble of an UNRWA clinic in the refugee camp after its was hit adding that children were among the dead; military says steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians in building used for coordinating terror activity

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 04.02.25

Families ask: Has Israel decided to sacrifice the hostages? Defense Minister responds: Increasing pressure on Hamas to release everyone

After defense minister says object of expanded operation is to add land to Israel's security zone, forum of families demands explanation; Katz hurriedly issues second statement saying objective is pressure on Hamas to release Israeli captives

Yoav Zitun, Yael Ciechanover | 04.02.25

Israel expands Gaza military operations as ceasefire talks stall

Overnight airstrikes and artillery fire follow statement by IDF calling on residents of Rafah to evacuate; defense minister says move is intended to 'cleanse the area of terrorists' and also to 'seize wide areas that will be annexed to Israel’s security zones'

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 04.02.25

פעילות כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 14 ברפיח

Israel awaits Hamas answer to counterproposal as military pressue mounts

Officials say terror group signaled willingness to release five living hostages, including American-Israeli dual citizen Edan Alexander, in exchange for 50-day ceasefire; Jerusalem, however, is demanding release of 11 captives in return for 40-day truce

Itamar Eichner | 03.31.25

אכיפת הסגר במחסום א זעים לכיוון מעלה אדומים

Israel approves controversial route connecting Jerusalem to West Bank settlement

Road will divert Palestinian traffic and block access to key areas; critics say plan advances Israeli annexation efforts in the West Bank

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.30.25

'Tired of living in fear': Frustrated northern Israelis demand action after renewed rocket fire

IDF says two projectiles fired from Lebanon, one intercepted; no damage or casualties reported; military strikes Hezbollah targets in retaliation; terror group denies involvement

Eitan Glickman, Shimon Elbaz | 03.28.25

Two rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon

IDF says one rocket intercepted, second did not cross into Israeli territory; defense minister vows retaliation; military responds with artillery fire

Elisha Ben Kimon, Eitan Glickman | 03.28.25

'For God's sake – Hamas out': Second day of protests sweeps Gaza as unrest expands

The demonstrations calling for an end to the war with Israel and demanding Hamas relinquish power which began Tuesday in the northern town of Beit Lahiya, expand to Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood, Nuseirat refugee camp and the central city of Deir al-Balah

Einav Halabi | 03.26.25

Security Cabinet approves 'voluntary departure' plan for Gazans, divides West Bank settlements

Defense Minister Israel Katz's plan will establish an administration to facilitate Gazans' moves to other countries and Smotrich's proposal to recognize 13 West Bank settlements as independent municipalities

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.23.25

Israel launches second wave of airstrikes in Lebanon after rocket attack

Defense minister and PM hold Beirut 'responsible for everything that takes place within its territory'; Hezbollah denies involvement in morning's attack on northern town of Metula

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 03.22.25

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