Gaza City

WATCH: Hamas prevents evacuation from Gaza City with threats and attacks on civilians

60,000-80,000 out of one million have left the city, with the majority still staying because of threats from Hamas terrorists.

 Palestinians carry aid supplies in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 16, 2025; illustrative.
 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

IDF reservists showing up slower for call-up as military faces major D-9 bulldozer shortage

An IDF soldier operates on the outskirts of Gaza City, in northern Gaza, August 27, 2025

Security forces kill Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Naama Levy hostage

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks to Patrick Bet-David on his podcast from the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, August 26, 2025.

Netanyahu to IDF soldiers: ‘What began in Gaza must end in Gaza’ - watch


Gazans ahead of IDF takeover: 'Let them fire a nuclear missile at us and end it' - report

Channel 12 interviewed Gazans about the IDF's upcoming invasion and takeover of Gaza City, speaking of ongoing displacement and the desire to emigrate.

Displaced Palestinians make their way as they flee amid an Israeli military operation, in Gaza City, September 1, 2025.

IDF ramps up massive logistics ops. ahead of Gaza City invasion

As Gaza City becomes the focal point of the conflict, the IDF ramps up logistics, training, and support systems ahead of a major ground offensive.

IDF soldiers sit on top of tanks at the Gaza border, August 26, 2025

International aid drops into Gaza paused until further notice - report

KAN reported that countries that have air-dropped aid have stopped because they understand that enough aid trucks are entering Gaza. 

A plane releases airdropped humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, July 30, 2025.

IDF chief Zamir warns Gaza plan could push Israel into military rule

"You are heading toward military rule," IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned during a cabinet meeting that discussed the Gaza City occupation plan.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Trump urges 'full force' approach on Gaza, Netanyahu says

"Our impression is that Netanyahu's opposition is genuine. He will not agree to a partial deal," ministers told The Jerusalem Post.

 L to R: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump. (illustration)

Israel confirms killing of Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza City strike

Throughout the war, the IDF said that Obeida had taken the lead for Hamas on publishing "victories" by the terror group both on October 7, 2023, and anytime after.

Abu Obeida speaks during an anti-Israel military parade, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, August 21, 2016

Israeli-owned vessel targeted in Red Sea, US State Dept. pauses most Palestinian visa approvals

Ex-hostage Emily Damari reacts to IDF killing former Hamas captor • Hostage families call for deal as security cabinet meet • Ben-Gvir plans to designate Gaza flotilla activists as terrorists

Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 31, 2025.

IDF targets Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida in Gaza City drone strike

Israeli officials said they are optimistic Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida was killed in the strike. However, his death has not been confirmed.

Scene of the strike in northern Gazs City, where Hamas military spokesman Abu Obeida was reportedly present on August 30, 2025.

'If Matan returns in a bag, I will ensure Netanyahu charged with murder,' Zangauker pledges

Israelis will demonstrate in the evening against the IDF’s upcoming incursion into Gaza City, calling for an immediate ceasefire deal.

Einav Zangauker with other hostage families, at Begin Gate in Tel Aviv, August 30, 2025.

Israeli evacuation of Gaza City would be unsafe and unfeasible, Red Cross head says

Many people in Gaza City would not be able to follow evacuation orders because they are starving, sick or injured, Mirjana Spoljaric said.

Displaced Palestinians ride on a vehicle as they flee from one area to another within Gaza City, amid an Israeli military operation, in Gaza City, August 29, 2025

Seven IDF soldiers wounded by explosive device in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood

The seven were wounded after encountering an explosive device while operating on an Israeli Namer APV.

IDF soldiers sit on top of tanks at the Gaza border, August 26, 2025