Gaza Strip

Israel's election cycle speeds up as October 27 vote approaches - from the editor

Israel heads toward a high-stakes election after three years of war, with Netanyahu’s leadership at the center of the vote

Israel’s election campaign is gathering pace, with the country’s political parties competing over the questions of security, leadership and the direction Israel takes after three years of war.
Activists from the Women Demand Life movement demonstrate in front of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem to mark the two-year anniversary of the return of "The Beautiful Six," August 31, 2026.

Protest marking anniversary of 'Beautiful Six' hostages' deaths held at Prime Minister's Residence

Israeli settler extremists throw stones at a dirt road at the Palestinian village of Kusra, in the West Bank, in an attempt to block the movement of Palestinians and Israeli forces, August 12, 2026

'Only a smokescreen': Hamas condemns rising settler violence, Ben-Gvir's treatment of prisoners

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the ongoing conflict with Iran July 31, 2026.

US, Iran renew strikes in overnight clashes, future of ceasefire talks hangs in the balance


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

The cigarette-filled pineapples were transported in a truck carrying a shipment purchased by an Israeli company, intended to reach the Kerem Shalom Crossing as part of humanitarian aid.

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

IDF conducts at least four strikes in 72 hours in Gaza Strip, kills PIJ commander

Also on Wednesday, the IDF conducted a strike in northern Gaza, killing Hamas sniper Abdullah Baha al-Din Razak Al-Souti.

Local residents inspect a car that was destroyed by Israeli air strikes on July 9, 2026 in Gaza City, Gaza.

Gaza received more than triple of UN's food aid requirements during ceasefire, COGAT reveals

In its report, COGAT stated that the amount of food and other humanitarian supplies entering the Gaza Strip between October 2025 and June 2026 had "significantly exceeded" amounts set by the UN.

Palestinians gather to receive aid, including food supplies, at a distribution center in Gaza City, June 26, 2025

PA's Mahmoud Abbas, Gaza panel head Shaath speak in first publicized call since NCAG's formation

Shaath, a former deputy minister for the PA, was reported to have thanked Abbas for the call, claiming it was impactful.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on as he visits the Istishari Cancer Center in Ramallah, in the West Bank, May 14, 2025.

State asks High Court to dismiss petition seeking release of detained Gaza doctors

The state rejected Physicians for Human Rights Israel's position, saying updated reviews had found that the legal grounds for the doctors’ continued detention remained in place.

People lift placards bearing portraits of Gazans currently detained by Israel, including Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, during a protest in solidarity with them in Ramallah city in the West Bank on January 14, 2025.

Israel 'will return to the whole of Gaza,' should 'erase' Oslo Accords, Smotrich says

“Gush Katif is small,” Smotrich told Pulse of Israel podcast host Avi Abelow. “We will return to the whole of Gaza in a big way.”

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

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

"The bottom line is that this is pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. There is nothing real here, especially for us," says Dr. Moshe Elad.

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.

Dissolvement of Gaza gov't done to 'prevent Israel from making excuses,' Hamas says

“Today, we are putting the ball in the mediators' court so that they will pressure all sides to bring the national committee into the Strip,” a Hamas spokesperson said.

Mourners carry images of Hamas' military wing commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad during a funeral, in Gaza City, May 16, 2026.

If Hamas dissolves its Gaza government, who will enforce its disarmament? - analysis

Hamas has its messaging, and it wants to stir the pot and confuse everyone by obfuscating whether it will give up power that it was never supposed to have.

Government Media Office Director Ismail Thawabteh (R) and Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem (L) speak at a press conference regarding the resignation of the head of the Government Emergency Committee and the acting head of Government Follow-up.

Negotiations offer Gaza hope, but residents say collapse is already here - feature

Families in Gaza describe fear, scarcity, and uncertainty while Israeli analyst Jonathan Conricus says Hamas’ refusal to disarm remains central to the crisis.

 Employees of a water desalination plant speak to the press about the water crisis in the Gaza Strip.