Gaza-Israel

IDF discusses disarming Hamas, opening Rafah Border Crossing: What’s next?

The IDF has outlined its plans for disarming Hamas and managing the Rafah Border Crossing, detailing border checks and security measures. A potential military operation remains on the table.

  A Palestinian fighter from the armed wing of Hamas takes part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023.
A truck carries aid for Palestinians, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, October 21, 2025.

IDF recommends reducing humanitarian aid trucks to 200 per day in Phase II of US ceasefire plan

Thousands gather at Hostage Square to celebrate the return of the hostages, October 13, 2025. We have rejoiced alongside their families, who spent two years trapped in a waking nightmare.

No one left behind, Israel completes hostage recovery - comment

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Noam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026


'You don't have authority': Bereaved father, Likud lawmaker disrupt High Court hearing

Tensions boil over in the High Court as bereaved fathers and MK Tally Gotliv are removed during a heated hearing on Ronen Bar's dismissal.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 8, 2025

Donald Trump’s Middle East policy faces crucial tests over coming month - analysis

The Trump administration faces challenges in Gaza, Iran, and Ukraine while conducting airstrikes on the Houthis and addressing tensions in Syria and Israel.

  US President Donald Trump seen over strikes in Sana'a, Yemen (illusrative)

Israel shouldn't be warring with itself, it should focus on Gaza battle - editorial

The war in Gaza is not over. There are still 59 hostages held by Hamas. Israel’s enemies remain emboldened.

Rocket sirens are seen the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, March 22, 2025

Israel at war: What happened on day 532?

IDF chief appoints external team to review Oct. 7 failures • Hezbollah denies responsibility for rockets launched at northern Israel

 Thousands gather on Kaplan, raising their torches in a powerful call for the return of the 59 remaining hostages.

Katz: IDF strikes to continue until hostages freed, southern threats removed

Israel's defense minister has been aggressively moving on returning the hostages.

 An illustrative image of Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Israel's Gaza policy should focus on vital interests, not regime change - opinion

It is recommended that Israel’s policy in Gaza should concentrate on our vital security interests; it is doubtful whether a regime change in Gaza is one of them.

HAMAS MEMBERS in Gaza.

High Court of Justice decides not to issue temporary order to resume electricity to Gaza

The judges of the High Court decided not to issue a temporary order to resume electricity to Gaza.

 A man hangs a Palestinian flag at an electric pole near the border with Israel, in the southern Gaza Strip, March 28, 2018

Seven Israelis including one minor charged for breaching military zone, crossing into Gaza

The defendants were among protesters who resisted arrest, which required police and military action to remove them.

Erez crossing

Hamas claims victory as IDF withdraws from Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

The corridor cut off Gaza's northern communities, including its largest metropolitan area, from the south.

 Palestinians make their way back to their homes via the Netzarim corridor, in the central Gaza Strip, on February 9, 2025

Rafah Crossing to re-open Friday, terrorists among those to leave

The border crossing is being opened earlier than expected due to the release of hostages on Thursday, which was not originally in the agreement.

 Egyptian security forces stand guard at the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip August 30, 2008. Egypt opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip on Saturday, allowing hundreds of people to leave the Hamas-controlled territory, Palestinian officials said.