Egypt threatens to send troops, IAF strikes targets in Gaza City

September 20, 2:16 PM

Egypt threatens to send troops, aircraft to Sinai Peninsula after Gazan displacement - report

The military official told al-Akhbar that “instructions for a plan to deal with any emergency include not shooting at any Palestinian approaching the border."

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An Egyptian policeman gestures from an observation tower is seen from the Israeli side of the border with Egypt's Sinai peninsula, in Israel's Negev Desert February 10, 2016.

(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)

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September 20, 2:16 PM

Likud MK May Golan to be questioned on suspicion of aggravated bribery charges – N12

Golan was originally questioned for suspicion of breach of trust and fraudulent activity, and is also suspected of obstructing the investigation and interfering with and hindering a police officer.

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Minister May Golan at the United Nations. March 11, 2025.

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September 20, 10:06 AM

IAF strikes terror targets in Gaza City, with half a million Palestinians heading south

September 20, 9:03 AM

Israel shuts down West Bank crossing with Jordan following deadly attack

The Israeli Airports Authority, which operates the Allenby Bridge crossing, announced that it would be closed until further notice.

ByREUTERS

An Israeli military vehicle waits at a barrier, at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

(photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)

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September 20, 9:03 AM

WATCH: Ex-Gaza hostage Edan Alexander to return to IDF, he announces

Alexander was the last hostage who was held still alive in Gaza who held US citizenship. He was released after 584 days in captivity.

September 20, 9:03 AM

WATCH: 'Wounded, terrified, bleeding, helpless': Ex-hostage Naama Levy speaks at NY event

Levy, who was released after 477 days in captivity, said she "suffered severe malnutrition, indescribable hunger, and many untreated injuries."

September 20, 9:03 AM

Trump says fewer than 20 hostages still alive, Gaza City op. may save them

When asked about the Gaza City expansion and its impact on the hostages, Trump responded, “They might be [at greater risk]. They also may be freed because of that..."

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US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks at the White House last week. The timing of his Gaza plan announcement is problematic in terms of the return of the hostages, the writer cautions.

(photo credit: Kent Nishimura/Reuters)

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September 20, 9:03 AM

Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state, government says

Portugal will join a handful of other EU members supporting the recognition.

ByREUTERS

Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel addresses during a High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at U.N headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2025

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September 20, 9:03 AM

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.

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

(photo credit: COGAT)

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