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IDF expands Gaza campaign as regional tensions spike, hostage deal stalled

IDF strikes on Gaza are expanding in scope, targeting Khan Younis and Jabaliya; Hostage talks in Doha remain stalled, with Trump stating he’s unsure Netanyahu can secure a resolution, while emphasizing the need to address Gaza’s growing humanitarian crisis

ynet correspondents | 05.17.25

נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ אחרי שנחת בנמל תעופה ב ניוארק ניו ג'רזי 26 באפריל

Trumps halts bombing of Houthis after Omani-mediated ceasefire

Officials say Israel caught off guard by statements, with no briefing on the matter made prior; 'If the Houthis stop firing, Israel will not respond,' a source adds

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 05.06.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בוועדת חוץ וביטחון בכנסת

Netanyahu called to explain call-up of tens of thousands of reserves in expanded war

Prime minister tells government that Israel plans to occupy areas of Gaza; Knesset panel chair summons Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz after tens of thousands of summons issued to reserve troops while the government promotes draft exemption for Haredi men

Moran Azulay | 05.05.25

At a turning point? All eyes on Washington, feet still in Gaza

Analysis: Government balancing strategic shifts in aid delivery and covert operations with growing domestic unease over hostages, reservist deployments and war objectives

Yossi Yehoshua | 05.04.25

After ballistic missile hits airport, Houthi rebels warn airlines to stay away from Israel

Rebel group says strikes to increase, attack proves that Houthis can hit fortified targets inside Israel; Government to meet on possible response after defense minister warns of retaliation

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 05.04.25

משאיות משאית סיוע תקועות ב מצרים ליד מעבר רפיח אחרי הפסקת הכנסת סיוע הומניטרי ל עזה

Despite no hostage deal, Katz confirms Israel to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza

Defense minister says supplies would be distributed across the enclave via 'infrastructure operated by civilian companies in the future'

Yoav Zitun | 04.16.25

Potential progress toward hostage release

Hamas says prepared for 'serious' hostage release following US assurances on ceasefire

Israel is waiting for a response to the proposal to offer for release of nine or 10 live hostages, including Edan Alexander, seen over the weekend in a Hamas psychological terror video; Defense minister says after the encirclement of Rafah and the capture of Morag corridor: 'A significant portion of Gaza’s territory is now part of Israel’s security zones'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 04.14.25

What’s behind the unprecedented tension between Israel and Turkey?

Commentary: Jerusalem's latest moves in Syria - increased air attacks, expanding buffer zone, cultivating relations with Druze and Kurds - reflect a lack of clear policy and objectives, with political, military leadership 'firing in all directions'

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 04.13.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בוועדת החוץ והביטחון

Katz tells Gazans IDF to expand operations, offers emigration option

Defense minister says IDF fully controls southern Gaza, adding it to security buffer zone; warns civilians fighting will force evacuations as troops advance to other areas

Ynet | 04.12.25

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

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