Gaza Strip

Palestinians vote in first municipal elections since outbreak of Gaza war - analysis

The elections will be closely watched to see the trends. If things go well, this could boost the plans for change in Gaza.

People walk past destroyed homes on April 20, 2026 in Gaza City, Gaza.
FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference ahead of the vote on the state budget at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026.

Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview

Eli Sharabi was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack and survived 491 days in Hamas captivity.

Former Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi reflects on Independence Day, family loss

Fallen Israeli soldier Staff-Sergeant Shachar Fridman.

‘He was always smiling’: Sister of fallen soldier Shachar Fridman on Israel’s Remembrance Day


Israel announces Rafah Crossing reopening Wednesday for limited Gaza pedestrian traffic

The decision marks another effort to balance controlled civilian movement with Israeli security requirements, with the crossing limited to the movement of people, not goods.

Ambulances stand at the border crossing on February 2, 2026 in Rafah, Egypt.

US Treasury designates four sham charities for funding Hamas' military wing

The designation was taken pursuant to the counterterrorism sanctions authority, Executive Order 13224. Hamas has been designated in the US since October 31, 2001.

Hamas terrorists gather during a public event in Khan Younis, Gaza, on February 1, 2025.

WATCH: IDF demolishes terrorist house in West Bank, kills armed terrorist in Gaza's Rafah

The IDF demolishes the home of a terrorist behind the December 2024 El-Khader Junction attack, while also killing Hamas terrorists in Gaza operations.

The IDF demolished the residence of a terrorist who conducted a lethal December 2024 terror attack in the West Bank, March 14, 2026.

Despite rocky history, Israel once again weighing security zone in Lebanon - analysis

After October 7, Israel redrew its border doctrine around buffer zones. Now, as Hezbollah regroups in southern Lebanon, debate is growing over whether a new security strip is needed.

 IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon. January 10, 2025.

Israeli relations with Middle Eastern countries improving as war goes on with Iran

As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, countries like Morocco, UAE, and Bahrain boost military cooperation with Israel, strengthening regional alliances.

International Cooperation Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Amit Adler, July 2024; illustrative.

Board of Peace issued tenders for Gaza villages, troop base, headquarters amid Iran war - exclusive

Despite the ongoing conflict with Iran, Trump’s postwar Gaza plan moves forward, with the Board of Peace already issuing tenders for key projects.

US President Donald Trump holds a signed resolution, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, February 19, 2026.

UNRWA fired Gaza school principal outed as being Hamas member, org. confirms to 'Post'

UNRWA confirmed the termination of Gaza principal Hafez Mousa after investigations linked him to Hamas and the October 7 massacre.

 UNRWA boys' prep school, Rafah, Gaza

IDF says ceasefire violated in Rafah incident, conducts overnight strikes

The IDF also said it carried out additional precise strikes overnight into Friday against several armed Hamas terrorists in the Rafah area.

IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 2026.

WATCH: 'I screamed in pain': Former hostage Matan Angrest says Hamas terrorists electrocuted him

Former Gaza hostage Matan Angrest told Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his captivity, including Hamas torture, the loss of his tank crew, bonding with fellow hostage Gali Berman, and his eventual release.

Former hostage Matan Angrest speaks to Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his experience in Hamas terror captivity, including torture, broadcast on February 26, 2026.

Shin Bet employee indicted in Gaza smuggling affair alongside Bezalel Zini

State Attorney’s Office confirms charges in Lod District Court • Gag order remains in place.

Trucks carry aid for Palestinians, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2025.