ISRAEL-GAZA WAR

קמ"ן אוגדת עזה התנער מאחריות: "אתגרתי את הקונספציה". כך ענה השופט

Jul 1, 2026, 01:43 PM

In a first publication, the intelligence officer of the Gaza Division on October 7 argued in a rejected court petition that his dismissal was discriminatory and arbitrary, noting he served only four months during which he dared to challenge the system. The IDF said he committed a significant professional and ethical failure; the judge said he bears responsibility and did not conduct himself as expected.

שמחה גולדין אחרי השמדה המנהרה שבה הוחזק הדר: "כולם מטשטשים עובדה אחת"

Jul 1, 2026, 12:54 PM

Following the destruction of the tunnel where hostage Hadar was held, his family member Goldin said in an interview that people are blurring one key fact: Hamas hid him there for over 11 years. He also criticized minister Smotrich's call to promote settlement in Gaza, which the Prime Minister did not rule out.

רום ברסלבסקי: "זה הרבה יותר מנקמה, הוא היה אחראי למוות של הנפש שלי"

Jul 1, 2026, 10:47 AM

A former hostage told Ynet in an interview that the elimination of the terrorist who held him captive feels like much more than revenge, since the man was responsible for the death of his soul. Ahead of the 1,000-day mark since the war began, he said his own personal October 7th continues to repeat every day.

ניצן אלון: "ההנהגה סירבה לעסקאות בשם 'ניצחון מוחלט', חטופים יכלו לחזור בחיים"

Jul 1, 2026, 08:44 AM

Former head of the IDF Captives and Missing Persons headquarters Nitzan Alon sharply criticized the government, saying it chose partial deals in the name of a false total victory, arguing that hostages could have returned alive sooner. He also said minister Smotrich opposed the deals and cannot take credit for returning the hostages.

אם החטוף שנרצח נאמה באו"ם: "אנחנו הכבשים - צמאים לרועים שאפשר לסמוך עליהם"

Jun 30, 2026, 03:32 PM

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh, who was abducted on October 7 and killed in Hamas captivity, sharply criticised international inaction during the hostage crisis at the UN. She called for binding mechanisms to handle similar future cases, saying 'we all failed the hostages — I include myself, and I include you.'

הפגנות, חסימות כבישים ושינוי השם בכיכר שהפכה לסמל: כך יצוינו 1,000 ימים ל-7/10

Jun 30, 2026, 12:12 PM

Events marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre are set to begin, opening at the Sha'ar HaNegev junction. On Thursday, protests will start at 6:29 at various sites, with demonstrations reaching the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem by 7:10. Tel Aviv will host an exhibition of personal items of the murdered and fallen, with testimonies of massacre survivors screened ahead of a central rally.

"صواري الفاتحين".. كتائب القسام تكشف مشاهد لتدريبات قواتها البحرية

Jun 30, 2026, 11:39 AM

The Qassam Brigades released footage of earlier naval exercises dubbed Sawari al-Fatihin, led by the late commander Ramzi Hamid. The clips show the naval commando equipment that the group says enabled it to breach the Zikim base during the 2014 fighting and the Al-Aqsa Flood operation.

צה"ל חיסל מחבל בעזה, ורום ברסלבסקי עדכן: "היום המרגש בחיי"

Jun 30, 2026, 10:47 AM

The Israeli military and Shin Bet announced the killing of Islamic Jihad militant Talal Jaber Mohammed Abd al-Aal in Gaza. Former hostage Rom Braslavski said the man had held him captive and abused him, calling it the most emotional day of his life.

Joseph Cedar, cineasta israelí: “Rechazo financiación estatal con este Gobierno, pero veo muy problemático el boicot cultural”

Jun 29, 2026, 03:30 AM

Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar tells EL PAÍS he refuses state funding under the current government but considers a cultural boycott of Israel deeply problematic. He laments the re-occupation of Lebanon's Beaufort castle, where he set his Oscar-nominated film, and the lack of critical voices against Netanyahu's 'endless war'.

"חטפו אותי": חייל במדים אותר בלב כפר פלסטיני | הדרמה הלילית בדרום הר חברון

Jun 25, 2026, 07:48 AM

An Israeli soldier was located inside a Palestinian village in the southern Hebron Hills after apparently being abducted, in a dramatic overnight incident. The soldier was handed over to the Civil Administration in what became a tense standoff in the occupied West Bank.

Jun 25, 2026, 06:44 AM

A UN report has highlighted the severe impact of the Gaza conflict on Palestinian children, including high child casualty rates and widespread trauma. The report urges international action to protect children in conflict zones. The findings underscore the humanitarian toll of the ongoing war in Gaza.

شهيد برصاص الاحتلال شمالي قطاع غزة

Jun 25, 2026, 05:57 AM

A Palestinian was killed by Israeli occupation forces in the al-Atatrah area of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza.

فرقتهما الحرب.. فيديو مؤثر لطفل فلسطيني لم يتعرف على والده

Jun 25, 2026, 05:10 AM

A moving video shows Amr Ayad, a Palestinian child who returned to Gaza from Egypt after a long absence, failing to recognise his father who tried to embrace him. The clip has gone viral as a symbol of families torn apart by the war.

"שמועה שהחייל הועבר למצרים" | 20 שנה לחטיפת גלעד שליט, יומן המבצעים נחשף

Jun 25, 2026, 02:58 AM

On the 20th anniversary of the abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit by Hamas, previously classified operational diaries have been revealed detailing the chaos and intelligence failures in the days after his capture, including a rumor that he had been transferred to Egypt.

מצוק איתן לשבעה באוקטובר - ההונאה ומחירה

Jun 25, 2026, 02:22 AM

An analysis examining how Israeli intelligence and military were deceived in the lead-up to October 7, drawing lessons from Operation Protective Edge in 2014. The piece explores the strategic deceptions Hamas employed and the price Israel paid for failing to recognize the escalating threat.

כעת המטרה היא קטאר

Jun 24, 2026, 09:03 PM

An analysis arguing that Qatar has now become a target of Israeli and US pressure following its role as a Hamas mediator. The piece examines the geopolitical shift in which Qatar's hosting of Hamas political leadership and its mediation role have made it a focal point of diplomatic and possible coercive pressure.

Jun 24, 2026, 01:03 PM

Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates swept New York City's Democratic primary, with Brad Lander unseating Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's deep divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.

Jun 24, 2026, 12:13 PM

A UN inquiry has found that Israeli forces have killed more than 20,000 Palestinian children and injured over 44,000 more since October 2023. The report adds to mounting documentation used in international legal proceedings against Israel.

Jun 23, 2026, 03:58 PM

A Gazan father recounts how Israeli soldiers allegedly shot his three-year-old child in the head during ongoing military operations. The account contributes to growing documentation of civilian casualties in Gaza. The testimony adds to international pressure for accountability and a ceasefire.

نازحو خان يونس يستخرجون قضبان الحديد من الركام لبناء خيامهم

Jun 9, 2026, 03:21 PM

Amid a shortage of tents, displaced people in Khan Younis are risking collapses to pull steel rebar from the rubble of destroyed homes—reusing it as poles for makeshift shelters or selling it to scrape together a living under harsh displacement conditions.

הבחירות המקומיות בעזה: פת"ח טוען ל"ניצחון ברור וגורף" על חמאס

Apr 26, 2026, 04:23 PM

In the first local elections held in Deir al-Balah (Gaza) in 22 years, a Fatah-aligned list won 6 council seats, with the Hamas-backed list performing worse than expected — a significant signal of shifting political sentiment in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.

الانتخابات المحلية الفلسطينية.. مشاركة خجولة وسط إقصاء و ضغوط

Apr 26, 2026, 12:25 PM

Palestinian local elections saw low turnout, with dozens of candidate lists winning uncontested in major West Bank governorates. The elections were held under an electoral law that imposes political conditions on candidates, amid wider exclusions and pressures that suppressed participation.

La Unión Europea endurece el tono contra Israel, pero sin tomar medidas

Apr 26, 2026, 03:30 AM

The European Union is sharpening its rhetoric against Israel but stopping short of concrete measures. The Holocaust factor and the Trump factor are holding back several nations from suspending agreements as requested by Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia.

Apr 25, 2026, 10:28 PM

Palestinians voted in municipal elections held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in one city in Gaza, marking the first elections since the outbreak of the Gaza war. The vote excluded Hamas and other armed factions, raising questions about its representativeness.

Apr 25, 2026, 05:01 PM

Local elections were held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in one city in Gaza, though Hamas and other armed factions boycotted the vote. The elections represent a rare democratic exercise in Palestinian territories against the backdrop of the ongoing war.

Apr 25, 2026, 04:35 PM

Three hundred couples were married simultaneously in Gaza in a mass ceremony that offered a rare moment of joy amid the ongoing conflict. The participants were selected through a draw from nearly 2,000 applicants, underscoring the community's determination to maintain normal life despite the war.

Apr 25, 2026, 03:10 PM

US economist Jeffrey Sachs called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu a disaster, criticizing his leadership in the context of the ongoing Gaza war and the broader US-Israeli military actions in the region.

La flota fantasma que alimenta las guerras de Israel

Apr 25, 2026, 03:45 AM

Greek shipping companies are transporting Azerbaijani crude oil from a Turkish port in violation of Ankara's embargo, using irregular methods to disguise their shipments. The oil ultimately supplies Israel during its military campaigns, forming part of a shadow fleet that circumvents international restrictions.

9 شهداء في غارات إسرائيلية على مناطق عدة بغزة

Apr 24, 2026, 04:08 PM

Israeli forces carried out multiple airstrikes on different areas of Gaza, killing at least 9 people and injuring others in continued military operations.

الضفة الغربية.. جغرافيا تتآكل تحت وطأة الاستيطان

Apr 24, 2026, 02:59 PM

The pace of home demolitions in the West Bank has accelerated alongside expanding Israeli settlements backed by influential settler associations, as Palestinians face mounting displacement and shrinking territorial control.

قرار إبعاد إسرائيلي يطال طيورا في القدس

Apr 24, 2026, 02:49 PM

A Palestinian activist in Jerusalem was surprised by an Israeli order to deport the birds he raises near his home, which his lawyer described as a tactic of harassment and collective punishment.

Eurovision : plus d'un millier d'artistes appellent au boycott du concours

Apr 24, 2026, 01:33 PM

More than 1,000 musicians worldwide — including Massive Attack, Kneecap and Macklemore — have signed a call to boycott Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, citing Israel's continued participation despite its military campaign in Gaza. The move marks a significant expansion of cultural-sector pressure on Israel.

Gaza : une nouvelle frappe israélienne tue cinq Palestiniens malgré le cessez-le-feu

Apr 24, 2026, 01:27 PM

An Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in northern Gaza on the evening of 22 April, killing five people including three children. The strike occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire, drawing fresh international condemnation.

وصلنا إلى ذلك.. يحلم نتنياهو فتنفذ أمريكا

Mar 17, 2026, 02:25 PM

This opinion piece argues that Israel's military campaigns against Palestinians in Gaza, Lebanese, Syrians, Yemenis and Iranians are part of a broader expansionist "Greater Israel" project, backed by American military power. The author contends that any Arab or Muslim state that stands in the way of this project risks facing the same fate. The piece frames the US not as a neutral actor but as the executor of Israeli strategic ambitions across the region.

غزة تواجه شبح المجاعة قبل العيد.. رفوف فارغة وأسعار جنونية

Mar 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

As Eid al-Fitr approaches, Gaza is facing the looming threat of severe famine, with essential goods having vanished from markets amid an ongoing siege and severe restrictions on aid deliveries. Prices have spiked to record levels, leaving most residents unable to afford basic necessities. The situation has drawn renewed international attention to the dire humanitarian conditions in the besieged territory.

צריך צבא גדול וחכם

Mar 16, 2026, 10:10 PM

Israel's two-decade doctrine of maintaining a "small and smart army" has proven strategically flawed in light of the wars fought since the October 7 attacks. The article argues that Israel must invest far more heavily in its military, both in personnel and capability. The author contends this shift will yield not only security gains but also significant economic and strategic dividends.

חינוך וחוסן לאומי

Mar 16, 2026, 10:04 PM

An opinion piece arguing that Israel has repeatedly failed to draw lessons from major national crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war. The author criticises the country's stubborn refusal to look back and reflect, describing this as a combination of foolishness, stubbornness and arrogance. The piece calls for a serious rethinking of how education and national resilience are built and maintained.

Hamas meets Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for first time – Reuters

Mar 16, 2026, 04:39 PM

Hamas has held its first-ever meeting with the US-led Board of Peace, a Trump administration initiative, to discuss efforts to revive the stalled Gaza ceasefire plan, Reuters reported. The talks come amid the broader context of the ongoing Iran war, which has complicated regional diplomacy. The meeting marks a notable diplomatic development as Washington seeks to push forward a resolution to the Gaza conflict.

אין ביטחון: לא מהקליעים ולא מהטילים

Mar 16, 2026, 02:20 PM

An Israeli op-ed argues that Arab citizens face a dual insecurity: both from bullets (gun violence within Arab communities) and from missiles (war). The author calls on pro-democracy parties to genuinely commit to the security of Arab society — combating racism, internal violence and war threats — not merely to court Arab votes. With elections expected after the war ends, the piece warns that parties acting like Netanyahu and Ben Gvir will not earn Arab support.

בין סיסמאות ההכרעה למציאות של שחיקה

Mar 16, 2026, 01:54 PM

Over the past two and a half years, a widening gap has emerged in Israel between public expectations and military reality. Officials and commentators have repeatedly declared that Hamas and Hezbollah have been "eliminated" or "destroyed once and for all," yet the security situation remains far more complex. The article argues that Israeli society is struggling to reconcile triumphalist rhetoric with the grinding, unresolved nature of the conflicts.

South Africa reviews Israel’s defense in Gaza genocide case

Mar 16, 2026, 01:23 PM

South Africa announced it is reviewing Israel's counter-memorial submitted in the genocide case before the International Court of Justice, and will determine its next legal steps accordingly. The case, brought by Pretoria, accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa's decision on how to proceed is expected following a thorough assessment of Israel's defense arguments.

More countries pick sides in genocide case against Israel

Mar 14, 2026, 01:37 AM

The International Court of Justice has confirmed that several new countries have joined the genocide case against Israel over its military campaign in Gaza. While a number of states have sided with the prosecution, the United States, Hungary, and Fiji have declared their support for Israel. The growing number of state interventions reflects deepening international divisions over the Gaza conflict.

IDF drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee

Mar 12, 2026, 09:04 PM

The Israeli military has dropped charges against reservist soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee during the Gaza war in 2024. The decision has drawn criticism from human rights advocates who see it as emblematic of impunity within the IDF. The case had attracted international attention amid broader scrutiny of Israeli military conduct during the ongoing Gaza conflict.