Gaza Strip

Cyprus dispatches 1,200 metric tons of aid for Gaza, says distribution under UN watch

Cyprus and Malta contributed the bulk of aid, and there were contributions from organizations from the United States, Italy, the Sovereign Order of Malta, and Kuwait.

Lorries with aid loads for delivery into Gaza arrive at Larnaca Port, Cyprus, June 26, 2024.
Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip attend an emergency confrence for their released at Shamir Medical Center in Be'er Ya'akov, August 17, 2025.

'We need everyone back': Hostage families, healthcare workers call for hostage deal

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 11, 2025.

Hostage families to Trump: Make the 'deal of all deals' to stop the war, free the hostages

 A UN staff member stands in front of humanitarian supplies for Gaza stored at Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses storing aid for Gaza, in the Egyptian border town of El-Arish, Egypt, April 8, 2025.

UN officials refused IDF Gaza aid cooperation, obstructing relief, whistleblower says - report


Hamas may use hostages as shields to stop IDF Gaza City invasion, expert warns

As Egypt and Qatar step up pressure on Hamas in hostage talks, expert Lt.-Col.  (Res.) Alon Eviatar says the group remains unmoved, using threats to stall IDF action in Gaza City.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 12, 2025.

Police thwart truck drivers allegedly smuggling illicit goods into Gaza under guise of aid

The goods found inside the trucks, which included large quantities of tobacco and cigarettes, were concealed under the guise of humanitarian supplies intended for Gaza.

Items that two truck drivers were arrested for attempting to smuggle in the Gaza Strip under guise of humanitarian aid, August 18, 2025.

Gal Gadot walks back remarks on anti-Israel bias tanking Snow White

When the trailer was released and the publicity campaign for Snow White began, many on social media accused Gadot of complicity in what they termed various war crimes in Gaza.

 Gal Gadot attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025

Zamir's Gaza strategy: Nearly 100,000 IDF troops to move swiftly to conquer Gaza City

In the coming days, ground forces, accompanied by the Air Force, will begin moving toward new areas to increase pressure on Hamas.

Israeli military vehicles operate, near the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel, August 16, 2025.

Israel unveils new corridor, aid zone ahead of Gaza City invasion

Israel unveils new humanitarian corridors in Gaza as over 1,700 aid packages are airdropped without Israeli inspection, prompting scrutiny ahead of the planned Gaza city invasion.

An aerial view from a Jordanian military aircraft shows the Gaza Strip, before humanitarian aid is airdropped over it, in Gaza, August 17, 2025.

Palestinian terrorists considering moving hostages to Gaza City to deter IDF offensive - report

Saudi-owned, London-based outlet Asharq al-Awsat's report is based on sources from the terrorist groups.

A Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist during a hostage release ceremony in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025; illustrative.

Prices plummet in Gaza as aid influx transforms markets - exclusive

SCOOP - According to internal security data, which was presented to decision-makers, prices of essential products in Gaza’s markets have dropped by dozens of percentage points.

Al-Sahaba market in the Gaza Strip, July 28, 2025.

WATCH: 'You are letting us die': Matan Zangauker pleads from Hamas captivity in new video

Hostage Matan Zangauker pleads for help in a new Hamas video, detailing abuse, illness, and abandonment while urging Israelis to protest for his release.

Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker in a new video released by the Zangauker family.

WATCH: Nearly 500,000 Israelis rally for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv

The demonstration came after a day of nationwide strikes and protests. Multiple roads were blocked throughout the day, and many businesses were closed.

Nearly half a million Israelis gather at a rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

WATCH: ‘Your pain is our pain’: Gal Gadot shows solidarity with families at Hostages Square

The visit came amid growing public pressure on the government to prioritize a deal that would secure the release of the remaining hostages.

Israeli actress Gal Gadot embraces Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is still in Hamas captivity, during a day of nation-wide protests at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August,17, 2025.

Israel’s Gaza City relocation plan sparks Hamas accusations, global concern

The military announced that it would be handing out tents and other housing equipment starting on Sunday.

Palestinians, displaced by the Israeli offensive, shelter in a tent camp as the Israeli military prepares to relocate residents to southern Gaza, in Gaza City August 17, 2025.