Jabalya

Gaza's Yellow Line is Israel's new border line, IDF chief Eyal Zamir tells reservists in Gaza

We will not allow Hamas to reestablish itself. We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip, and we will remain on those defense lines," Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir conducting a situational assessment in the Gaza Strip, December 7, 2025.
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip on September 20, 2025.

Israeli soldier moderately wounded by Hamas sniper fire in Gaza City area as incursion intensifies

Head of the Avoda party Yair Golan, head of National Unity party Benny Gantz, head of Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid and head of Israel Beyteinu party Avigdor Liberman hold a joint press conference at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on November 6, 2024.

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Troops of the 401st Brigade operating in the Jabalya area in the northern Gaza Strip; illustrative.

WATCH: IDF expands its operations in Jabalya, destroys and dismantles 2.7 km. long tunnel


What can we learn from a month of IDF fighting in Jabalya? - analysis

What does this month-long operation tell us about Hamas and the war in Gaza?

 IDF operating in the Gaza Strip, November 3, 2024

North Gaza 'apocalyptic,' everyone at 'imminent risk' of death, warns UN

They urged all parties fighting in Gaza to protect civilians and called on Israel to "ceases its assault on Gaza and on the humanitarians trying to help."

 A UNITED Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) sign lies on the ground at the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza earlier this year.

'Complete surprise': IDF surrounds remaining terrorists in north Gaza, 60 surrender

The remaining terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip had gathered in Jabalya, prompting the military to encircle the area.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. October 28, 2024.

'We've had enough': After IDF operation, Gazan ambulance driver says Hamas embeds in hospitals

Following operations, troops arrested some 100 terrorists, including some who had tried to flee during the evacuation of civilians from the area. 

 Screenshot of a IDF video in which a Gazan ambulance driver admitting during an interrogation that Hamas embeds inside of Gaza's hospitals. October 28, 2024.

Capt. Barak Israel Sagan killed in action in Jabalya

"We hope to be worthy of the sacrifice of Barak," said Petah Tikvah Mayor Rami Greenberg.

Capt. Barak Israel Sagan

Sgt. Ido Ben Zvi killed in action in Jabalya

He is the second member of his Kibbutz killed in action; the two fell five hours after each other.

 Sgt. Ido Ben Zvi

As few Hamas and PIJ terrorists remain in Jabalya, IDF nears full control of northern Gaza - report

The IDF's 162nd Division was tasked with securing Jabalya in northern Gaza and clearing it of terrorist strongholds. The division's soldiers have eliminated 300 terrorists - mostly from Hamas.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Jabalya area of Gaza. May 13, 2024

'Sinwar's barrier of fear is broken': Hundreds of civilians safely evacuate from Jabalya, Gaza

During the operations, the IDF allowed civilians to safely evacuate from the area via organized routes, and hundreds of people left the area. 

 Gazans evacuate from Jabalya after IDF operations in the area.

'Hitting us with sticks': Gazan says Hamas beats civilians attempting to evacuate

Despite statements by Gazan civilians, the United Nations human rights office said on Monday it was appalled by more than a week of heavy Israeli strikes on northern Gaza.

 Palestinians make their way as they inspect the damages at Jabalya refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, May 30, 2024

‘Staying in Jabalya is putting yourself at risk’: IDF Arabic Spox urges residents to evacuate

Approximately 300,000 Hamas supporters have chosen to remain in Gaza City, forming a group under the principle of 'Sumud,' or steadfastness, despite the hardships.

 Palestinians make their way as they inspect the damages at Jabalya refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, May 30, 2024