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Gaza aid shipments resume as Hamas backs down from extortion threats targeting private merchants
Merchants previously suspended truck coordination activities in protest of a tax threatened by Hamas, wherein the terror organization demanded payments of approximately NIS 10,000 per truck.
BoP's Mladenov: Suspension of private sector goods into Gaza is 'unacceptable'
Israel to close West Bank, Gaza crossings for October 7 remembrance ceremonies, COGAT says
PM, Defense Minister deny any instruction exists to reopen Erez Border Crossing into Gaza Strip
Hundreds of Gazans evacuated from Strip for medical treatment - COGAT
Nearly 300 Gazans needing medical care left Gaza via Israel and Jordan for treatment abroad after vetting and coordination with global partners.
Top brass in limbo: Pressure builds as Katz blocks Zamir's key IDF appointments
Since becoming the defense minister in November 2024, Israel Katz has successfully blocked multiple appointments.
Israel opens Zikim crossing to boost humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, COGAT announces
Opened under a government directive, the crossing allows UN‑coordinated aid trucks into Gaza after Defense Ministry inspections.
Israel says preparations to open Rafah crossing underway with Egypt, date to be announced later
COGAT says Israel and Egypt are preparing to reopen Rafah for people, while limiting aid and citing Hamas’s delay in returning hostage remains as a violation of the ceasefire deal.
Israel tells UN will only allow half agreed number of aid trucks into Gaza
The restriction will be enacted due to Hamas's failure to return the remains of deceased Israeli hostages within the 72-hour window agreed on by Israel and Hamas.
COGAT blocks Italian flotilla charity attempt to send to Gaza aid via Jordan
The IDF rejected the aid due to "serious concerns" about its contents and the intentions of the Italian organization.
COGAT accuses Hamas of opening fire on UN vehicles, preventing new UN aid route
The UN vehicles were reportedly stolen, and terrorists placed sandbags on the route to prevent new attempts to deliver aid.
Hamas officials scramble to flee Gaza while forcing civilians to remain in harms way - COGAT
"While Hamas calls the residents of Gaza City NOT to move south, its operatives fear for their own lives and are seeking to leave the Gaza Strip," COGAT wrote.
Hamas misleads Gaza residents about safe zones, Israel says
The IDF said it would “increase the pace of strikes” in Gaza City, aiming to “target Hamas’ terror infrastructure, disrupt its operational readiness," among other goals.
Battle over W. Bank Palestinian work permits heats up after Jerusalem terror attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced canceling 750 Palestinian work permits and demolishing homes after the Jerusalem attack, drawing pushback from security chiefs.
