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IDF troops move on Jabaliya, residents flee

Arab media says civilians leave Jabaliya refugee camp heading toward Gaza city as troops approach after strikes on the area in advance of raid and IDF warnings for them to escape danger

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 05.12.24

War Cabinet votes to expand Rafah operations as IDF encircles city's east

Locals report near-constant explosions and gunfire east and northeast of city, western parts also unsafe due to tank fire; troops uncover large weapons cache in central Gaza City school

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Reuters | 05.10.24

Despite Hamas mortar rounds, Kerem Shalom crossing opens to allow humanitarian aid

Sirens sound at Kerem Shalom crossing hours after Biden Administration pressures Israel to reopen Gaza land border for aid; US demands 'limited operation' in Rafah as Gazans flee north

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 05.08.24

Netanyahu says Hamas position untenable, Rafah offensive continues

Netanyahu stresses Rafah operation moving forward unhindered, and that Hamas' position for a deal is too far Israel's to make it happen; Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the troops in the field: 'Hamas only understands force and therefore we will intensify our operation'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 05.07.24

תיעוד: כניסת כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 401 למעבר רפיח בצידו העזתי

In Rafah op, Israel must be clear with Sinwar: surrender, free hostages for safe Gaza exit

Analysis: Israeli control of Rafah crossing undermines Hamas' rule in Gaza; to maintain this advantage, Israel must foster alternative leaders and make it clear that freeing hostages will spare Hamas further setbacks

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.07.24

IDF push into Rafah is a diplomatic minefield

Israel is adamant that an incursion into Rafah is the only way to eliminate Hamas, but even President Joe Biden, Israel's top advocate, is losing faith in Netanyahu's promises; The Egyptians, while willing to engage with Israel to find a solution, are also showing obvious signs of trepidation about the Israeli' government's ability to carry out this task without harming civilians

Gilad Meiri | 02.11.24

Israel seeks more security on Egyptian border with Gaza, WSJ reports

Talks underway over security measures to prevent Hamas using tunnels under Egyptian border to rebuild military capabilities after war; Israel asks for sensors, real-time alert if digging found and right to fly drones in area

Ynet | 01.07.24

Numbers reported by Hamas should be met with healthy skepticism

Opinion: Many worldwide immediately blamed IDF for October 17 hospital bombing's casualties, crediting Hamas' claim; we must adhere to the truth: Hamas is fully responsible for any civilian losses

Ben-Dror Yemini | 01.01.24

משאיות של סיוע הומניטארי לרצועת עזה - מלחמה חרבות ברזל

IDF proposes cutting Hamas lifeline via Rafah underground barrier

Wall to be erected on Egyptian side of border with Gaza using technological means to alert attempts to dig tunnels or otherwise enable smuggling of weapons to Strip; without it the military says, Hamas would be able to rebuild military capabilities

Yossi Yehushua | 12.28.23

The Egyptian border along the Philadelphi Corridor

Egypt sours on Israel over IDF strikes along its border with Gaza, report says

Israel worried Hamas leaders might flee Gaza via underground tunnels to Sinai, despite Cairo's assurance that all such tunnels have been destroyed; source says Israeli military activity in region would breach existing agreements

Lior Ben-Ari | 12.17.23

תיעוד: לוחמי גדס"ר 55 חיסלו חוליית מחבלים בתוך בית ספר בחאן יונס

Israel launches drone strike on terrorists in Jenin

Terrorists were planting explosives and endangering IDF forces during counterterrorism raid; top Biden adviser Sullivan meets with Saudi crown prince ahead of Israel trip; Tal Chaimi, Joshua Mollel announced murdered in Hamas captivity

Ynet correspondents | 12.14.23

United Nations passes resolution demanding humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

Report: IDF begins flooding Hamas tunnels with seawater Biden says Netanyahu should 'replace his government'; 3 launches of rockets from Syria toward Israeli territory identified; Northern Israel home directly hit by anti-tank fire from Lebanon

Ynet correspondents | 12.13.23

IDF reservist succumbs to injuries weeks after being seriously wounded in Gaza

Tzvika Lavi survived by wife and three young children; army, Shin Bet chiefs in Khan Younis: 'We're deepening achievements in Gaza's north, south and underground'; Gallant dismisses reports of US pressure to end war, says 'war will end after its objectives are achieved'

Ynet correspondents | 12.12.23

One-sided concern: UN Security Council members to visit Rafah crossing in Egypt, skip Israeli kibbutzim

16 ambassadors and deputies are set to visit the Egyptian side of the Rafah Crossing to see humanitarian conditions of fleeing Gazans, but will not visit Israeli communities where 1,200 were massacred on October 7; Israeli ambassador calls it 'a distorted visit'

Itamar Eichner | 12.11.23

With southern Gaza next for IDF, a geopolitical mess could be upon us

Opinion: Israel is betting the house on what may be a hastily planned and ill-conceived Khan Younis operation, and perhaps it's time to recognize a complete victory is not in the cards; Our energy might be better served by retrieving all of the hostages and healing our deep collective wounds

Nahum Barnea | 12.03.23

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