Gaza City

IDF, Shin Bet kill two Hamas Oct. 7 commanders who kidnapped, held Gaza hostages in weekend strikes

One of the commanders, Adham Ibrahim Sha'aban Nasman, held several former hostages, including Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Ziv and Gali Berman, Eitan Mor, Matan Angrest, and Omri Miran.

An IDF infographic detailing the biography of Hamas terrorist Adham Ibrahim Sha'aban Nasman, who held several Gaza hostages captive, published July 21, 2026.
Moroccan Apache helicopters take part in the "African Lion" joint military exercise between US and Moroccan forces in the Tan-Tan region in southwestern Morocco on May 8, 2026.

Why Morocco's commitment is a major milestone for the US peace plan in Gaza - analysis

Pineapple filled with cigarettes intended to be smuggled across the border into Gaza.

Pineapples stuffed with thousands of smuggled cigarettes intercepted by IDF at Gaza crossing

A woman walks past a mural depicting football player Lamine Yamal waving a Palestinian flag during the Catalans' title parade, painted by Palestinian artists on the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City on May 13, 2026.

Hamas dissolution of Gaza government is a trick to keep weapons, expert warns


Hamas publishes archive photo of remaining 48 hostages, labeling them each as 'Ron Arad'

The terrorist organization said that "the fate of the hostages will be like Ron Arad," referencing the IAF navigator who was taken captive in Lebanon.

The picture released by Hamas that has reach of the remaining hostages label with IAF navigator Ron Arad's name and a number.

COGAT accuses Hamas of firing at UN vehicles, IDF transfers thousands more soldiers to Gaza City

Hostage families demonstrate for deal • IDF soldier moderately wounded in Gaza City • Egypt threatens to send troops • IDF to increase forces in West Bank ahead of holidays

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip on September 20, 2025.

Terrorists loot aid trucks of baby formula in Gaza City, UNICEF and COGAT confirm

While UNICEF named the parties only as “armed individuals,” COGAT announced that Hamas had robbed the aid trucks.

Baby formula-filled aid trucks looted by Hamas in Gaza City

WATCH: Israeli forces battle Hamas terrorists in Gaza City incursion

While in Gaza City, troops have killed numerous terrorists using tank fire, armed drones, and air strikes.

This picture taken from a position at Israel's border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing on September 16, 2025.

Trump says fewer than 20 hostages still alive, Portugal to recognize Palestinian state

IDF confirms death of four soldiers • IDF kills Hamas Bureij Battalion official • Hamas says Gaza City invasion will kill hostages • Edan Alexander, Naama Levy give speeches on their Gaza captivity

US President Donald Trump in front of posters protesting for the release of the hostages (illustrative)

Netanyahu's gov't must use Gaza City leverage to return to hostage negotiations - editorial

As we enter the High Holy Day period and approach the two-year mark since that awful October 7, we urge the government to explore every opportunity to return to the negotiating table.

Israeli soldiers stand next to armored personnel carriers (APCs) near the Gaza border, in Israel, September 16, 2025

Hamas: Israel will not receive another hostage after IDF invasion of Gaza City

Additionally, senior Hamas official Bassem Naim warned that any further IDF operations in Gaza would result in harm to the hostages.

 HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.

Four IDF soldiers killed, three wounded in Rafah explosion

Although the area had been previously checked using various techniques, Hamas has sometimes proven adept at placing IEDs between checks.

IDF announces the death of four IDF soldiers, September 18, 2025.

Why did Hamas trot out Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad to show he’s alive? - analysis

Ghazi Hamad’s first public appearance since the Doha strike signals Hamas wants to show its leadership survived — and may still be open to negotiations.

 Ghazi Hamad, member of Hamas Political Office, delivers remarks on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, during a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, October 28, 2023.

Israel tells families it lacks precise Gaza hostage locations as IDF advances in Gaza City - report

Despite public claims of caution, Israeli officials admit to families they do not know where hostages are held, raising concerns about ongoing operations.

A drone view of the words "war kills hostages" displayed on the beach in front of the U.S. consulate by activists supporting the release of all hostages and ending the war, in Tel Aviv, Israel, September 17, 2025.