Gaza City

Lip service and honey trap: Israel should co-opt moderate Palestinians for peacebuilding - opinion

I have repeatedly found Palestinians who look with longing at Israeli Arab citizens and wish to be like the Arabs of the Jewish state's Abu Ghosh and Kafr Qasim.

Israel and Palestine flags on geopolitical Map.
IDF operates in Gaza City, October 6, 2025.

WATCH: IDF reveals long-range rockets pointed toward Israel within Gaza City

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025

Trump tells Netanyahu he's 'always so f***ing negative' after Hamas replies to peace plan - Axios

Palestinians evacuating northern Gaza following IDF orders, October 3, 2025

Gaza City evacuation: Almost a million Palestinians leave Gaza, some 200,000 remain, IDF says


Hamas starts gathering hostage remains, denies agreeing to gradually disarm - report

The terror organization also reportedly requested, through Egyptian mediators, that the IDF cease airstrikes in the Gaza Strip so that it can complete the task. 

Children look out of a building as Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages. Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet reveal underground weapons workshop adjacent to Gaza City hospital

According to the IDF, the Hamas terrorist activity that occurred near the hospital happened without the involvement or knowledge of the Jordanians who run the hospital.

Tunnel shaft leading to an underground tunnel route was located adjacent to the Jordanian hospital complex in Gaza City.

IDF shifts to solely defensive operations in the Gaza Strip

Gaza City will remain under siege, but the IDF will not move from the lines it has already reached, N12 reported.

Israeli soldiers enter Gaza at the border as seen from Israel, October 3, 2025

Palestinian mediator: Trump's Gaza deal marks end of war, could release hostages

“I can see before my eyes the end of the war and the release of all the hostages,” American-Palestinian mediator Bishara Bahbah told Walla.

Bishara Bahbah in a January 2024 interview/

Four IDF soldiers imprisoned for 10 days after refusing to drive unprotected Hummer in Gaza - KAN

The soldiers who were arrested had asked to make the journey a few hours earlier, while it was still dark.

Soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade operate in the Zeitoun nighborhood in northern Gaza, Septemeber 7. 2025.

US sends $230m. to aid Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli navy intercepts Sumud flotilla

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expels Israeli diplomats • Amnesty calls for immediate release of hostages, excludes soldiers • Hamas close to deciding response to Trump deal, sources tell 'Post.'

An Israeli Navy vessel arrives at Ashdod Port, in southern Israel, October 2, 2025

IDF completing takeover of Netzarim Corridor, Defense Minister Katz says

"This is the last chance for Gaza residents who are interested in moving southward and leaving Hamas terrorists isolated in Gaza City," Katz said.

Minister of Defence Israel Katz visits the Mahaneh Yehudah Market in Jerusalem, on September 2, 2025.

Red Cross temporarily suspends Gaza City operations due to hostilities

"The ICRC will continue to strive to provide support to civilians in Gaza City, whenever circumstances allow," it said in a statement.

 International Red Cross vehicles drive by on the day of the handover of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander to the International Red Cross, in the Gaza Strip May 12, 2025.

Zamir: IDF 'must not underestimate the enemy'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir toured Gaza, urging vigilance and praising troops in Operation Gideon’s Chariots II while stressing the goals of defeating Hamas and freeing hostages.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir (center) conducts a field tour with other senior officers in the Gaza Strip, September 30, 2025.

IDF destroys over 1,000 buildings, kills under 200 Hamas terrorists in Gaza City

There are also reports that a few hundred Palestinian civilians have been killed. Although the IDF has disputed these reports, it has not provided counter-numbers so far.

IDF soliers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 28, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas deputy commander who participated in hostage release parades

He also carried out numerous attacks on IDF soldiers operating in Gaza, including sniper and anti-tank fire. 

IDF kills Musa Shaldan, the deputy commander of Hamas’ Zeitun Battalion.