Gaza City

IDF killed two Hamas terrorists in Gaza strikes, military confirms

Talal Mustafa Saleh Badawi, a commander from the Military Security Department of Hamas’s Gaza City Brigade, was killed on Monday along with Momo Saeed Mohammed.

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on a metal foundry in Gaza City, July 12, 2026.
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate before the strike was carried out late on Wednesday, in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, July 16, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet capture Hamas's Internal Security chief during joint operation in Gaza Strip

Palestinians carrying flags, body bags during a funeral ceremony in Gaza City on August 20, 2026.

How are Gazan gangs affecting the strip amid Israel, US election cycles? - analysis

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

IDF Gaza Division seals two Hamas tunnels spanning two kilometers along Yellow Line


IDF completing takeover of Netzarim Corridor, Defense Minister Katz says

"This is the last chance for Gaza residents who are interested in moving southward and leaving Hamas terrorists isolated in Gaza City," Katz said.

Minister of Defence Israel Katz visits the Mahaneh Yehudah Market in Jerusalem, on September 2, 2025.

Red Cross temporarily suspends Gaza City operations due to hostilities

"The ICRC will continue to strive to provide support to civilians in Gaza City, whenever circumstances allow," it said in a statement.

 International Red Cross vehicles drive by on the day of the handover of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander to the International Red Cross, in the Gaza Strip May 12, 2025.

Zamir: IDF 'must not underestimate the enemy'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir toured Gaza, urging vigilance and praising troops in Operation Gideon’s Chariots II while stressing the goals of defeating Hamas and freeing hostages.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir (center) conducts a field tour with other senior officers in the Gaza Strip, September 30, 2025.

IDF destroys over 1,000 buildings, kills under 200 Hamas terrorists in Gaza City

There are also reports that a few hundred Palestinian civilians have been killed. Although the IDF has disputed these reports, it has not provided counter-numbers so far.

IDF soliers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 28, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas deputy commander who participated in hostage release parades

He also carried out numerous attacks on IDF soldiers operating in Gaza, including sniper and anti-tank fire. 

IDF kills Musa Shaldan, the deputy commander of Hamas’ Zeitun Battalion.

'Cannot allow politics to thwart the plan,' Israeli and world officials applaud Trump's Gaza plan

Herzog also emphasized that Hamas must also agree to the plan in order to "allow a future of hope for the peoples of the region."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump meet in the White House, September 29, 2025.

Over 800,000 Palestinians flee Gaza City as Hamas grip weakens

Hamas's efforts to prevent civilians from evacuating northern Gaza are failing, as thousands continue to head south daily amid Israeli military maneuvers.

Palestinians move from the Shujaiya neighborhood after the Israeli army ordered its evacuation due to Hamas rocket fire, in Gaza. April 3, 2025.

Gaza clans struck after refusing Israeli offers to govern Gaza, undermine Hamas – report

Israeli intelligence reportedly approached powerful Gaza clans with offers of support in exchange for turning against Hamas. Their refusal was followed by deadly airstrikes from Israel.

Destruction after an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp, west of Gaza City, September 27, 2025.

WATCH: IDF strikes 140 terror targets across Gaza, ramps up Gaza City offensive

IAF aircraft eliminated a terrorist cell that fired an RPG at IDF soldiers

IDF soliers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 28, 2025.

Katz: Gaza will be destroyed, Hamas eliminated if terror group does not disarm, return all hostages

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hamas to disarm and release hostages as the IDF gains control of over half of Gaza City and demolishes terror infrastructure.

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