The IDF has deployed an additional division to the Strip, with the Israeli defense minister stating that the buffer zones along the border are being reinforced.
Despite being one of the most severely injured IDF soldiers, Alone Kaminer refuses to give up—defying medical odds, embracing resilience, and dedicating himself to helping fellow wounded soldiers rebuild their lives.
This, combined with Israel preventing aid trucks from entering Gaza, signals an Israeli strategic pivot from strictly targeting 'military' wing operatives to dismantling the Hamas' governing infrastructure.
'Hamas is putting your lives at risk, causing you to lose your homes and more and more territory that will be integrated into Israel’s defense formation.'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has repeatedly threatened to reduce Gaza’s territory due to the Hamas terrorist organization’s refusal to release the hostages.
'Nobody is going to invest a billion dollars into Gaza if the municipal services are being controlled by the PA or Hamas, or any other Arab group,' says David Friedman.
'You reestablish a military government over there and you announce that you are the government now. That mere announcement means Hamas is finished,' said Khaled Abu Toameh.
Elkana Bohbot, a selfless young man kidnapped while helping others during a music festival, has been held captive for 534 days, with his family and supporters worldwide holding onto hope and praying for his safe return and emotional strength.
'We are working with all means to implement the U.S. president's vision, and we will allow any Gaza resident who wants to move to a third state to do so,' said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Video showing a terrorist firing an RPG from a residential window demonstrates how hard it is to separate terror infrastructure from civilian infrastructure in Gaza.
'The president made it clear to Hamas that if they did not release all of the hostages, there would be hell to pay,' the White House press secretary said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended resuming military operations in Gaza, blaming Hamas for the stalled ceasefire talks and ongoing conflict while keeping the door open for future hostage negotiations.
The European Union has proposed a plan to rebuild Gaza while keeping Hamas in power, whereas President Trump's approach—relocating Gazans who wish to leave and allowing Israel to eliminate Hamas—offers a more secure and decisive solution.
Arab reports said the US has informed Egypt it will reduce military aid over Cairo's refusal to cooperate with US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza.
Israel has halted electricity to Gaza in a strategic move to weaken Hamas and intensify pressure on the terror group to release the remaining hostages still held in captivity.
Bar Ilan University professor Mordechai Kedar describes US President Donald Trump’s vision of a 'Peace Corridor' that would make Israel the link between the East and the West.
Families of hostages held in Gaza have been eagerly awaiting any sign of life from their loved ones since they were torn from their homes on October 7, making these ceasefire negotiations and releases especially painful and difficult.
Two hostages were forced by Hamas to watch a staged ceremony in Rafah, where three Israelis were released on Saturday, as they were filmed desperately pleading for their own freedom.