Gaza Strip

Smotrich confirms plan to allocate funds toward emergency Gaza aid efforts, shifting gears

"Right now, the funding is international, but if necessary, we’ll do it ourselves," Somtrich said.

Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on August 6, 2025.
(Illustrative) Palestinians climb onto a truck as they seek aid supplies in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, August 4, 2025.

Gaza aid distribution site photos are staged for emotional effect, German media reports claim

 Hostage families and supporters rally, calling for the return of the remaining 50 hostages in Hamas captivity, June 28, 2025.

Israel's negotiation strategy has collapsed, expert warns after hostage talks reach deadlock

Community leaders from Israel's Gaza envelope area meet with the the CEO of UJA-Federation of New York, Eric Goldstein, third from left, and Itzik Shmuli, the director general of UJA’s Israel office, second from left.

How American Jews are helping Israel’s communities near Gaza rebuild and return to life


'IDF will carry out government policy,’ says Katz, amid Gaza occupation rumors

The ministry noted that during the visit, Katz “coalesced his stance” regarding the next security and diplomatic steps Israel needs to take “in order to actualize the goals of the war."

Defense Minister Israel Katz on a tour in the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.

'Considering all options': Netanyahu to rule on Gaza occupation, hostages in cabinet meeting

Witkoff and Netanyahu agreed on a "broad consensus that a deal must include all the hostages" during the former's recent visit to Israel, one Israeli official told the 'Post.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

'A fake narrative': Footage of 'bustling' Gaza markets counter Hamas starvation claims

While asserting “aid is flowing in, by land and by air every day,” COGAT asserted that “Hamas is pushing a fake famine narrative” while stealing the aid and selling it at a large mark-up.

Al-Sahaba market in the Gaza Strip, July 28, 2025.

Netanyahu: Cabinet to issue IDF new directives to achieve Gaza war goals

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also announced new plans to renovate Israel's southern Hamas-struck communities.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

IDF intercepts rocket launched from Yemen, sirens sound in central Israel

Hostage families prepare to launch flotilla to Gaza • Outgoing FADC chair Edelstein reveals conscription law draft • Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 2, 2025.

Discrediting the GHF: Was there ever really concern for the people of Gaza? - opinion

Why are so many voices that care about Gazan lives now discrediting the GHF?

US MIDEAST envoy Steve Witkoff shakes hands with a Palestinian woman as Ambassador Mike Huckabee looks on in the Gaza Strip on Friday. The US officials were updated on activity of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

Israel is letting its international status deteriorate - opinion

Israel's actions in Gaza have created a situation in which its international status keeps getting worse.

A PROTEST MARCH at which Israel is accused of ‘starving Gaza’ takes place in New York City last month. Even Left and Center Israelis cannot deny that antisemitic prejudices play a role in Israel’s deteriorating international status, says the writer.

'Hamas starving hostages as Nazis starved Jews': Netanyahu responds to Hamas, PIJ hostage videos

"I understand exactly what Hamas wants, they don't want a deal, they want to break us through these horrific videos," he said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Hamas claims it is willing to cooperate with ICRC to deliver food, aid to hostages

Their statement came after a conversation between Netanyahu and the regional head of the Red Cross.

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

Israeli defense may falter at world court as starvation claims dominate global discourse - analysis

After the April win for Israel at the ICC, it did not need to be this way.

 Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).

'Every home in Gaza is filled with antisemitic propaganda': Fauda star slams anti-war petition

“Go into a tunnel. Fight for one day like tens of thousands of reservists, and then sign a petition. You’re worthless - I’ve had enough of you.”

	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F250120MG06  File Size: 3680 KB  caption (en): Israeli singer Idan Amedi seen at the funeral of late Israeli soldier Oron Shaul at the cemetery in Poria Illit on January 20, 2025.