Deir al-Balah

May 7, 2026 | Natalie Ecanow |

Palestinian ‘pay to slay’ shows why Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is needed

President Donald Trump is known for forging his own foreign policy path, and Gaza is no different. Whereas the previous administration hoped that a “revitalized” Palestinian Authority would...

February 4, 2026 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Hamas injures IDF soldier, Palestinian terrorists violate Gaza ceasefire 10 times between January 22 and February 4

Palestinian terrorists have violated the Gaza ceasefire 10 times between January 22 and February 4 and 99 times in total since the truce’s implementation last October, according to the Israel Defense...

November 24, 2025 | Mark Dubowitz |

Beit Hanoun’s Lesson for Achieving Victory in Gaza

Israel rightly framed the October 10 ceasefire and hostage release as a strategic victory over Hamas. The Palestinian terrorist organization may have secured only a temporary reprieve before...

October 28, 2025 | |

Hamas Attacks IDF Troops in Rafah, Drawing Israeli Response

Hamas Attacks in Rafah: Hamas terrorists attacked IDF troops in the southern Gaza city of Rafah on October 28, violating the fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed...

October 27, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Israel links 8 eliminated Hamas fighters to October 7 attack

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) and the Shin Bet intelligence agency published a joint statement on October 23 identifying eight Hamas members who took part in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel...

October 15, 2025 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Hamas Turns Its Guns on Gaza’s Clans

Hamas has begun settling scores in the Gaza Strip. In the wake of the ceasefire and release of Israel’s hostages, the terrorist group is targeting clans and families with whom it has long-standing feuds....

October 9, 2025 | |

Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza

Deal Reached in Egypt: Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of the Trump administration’s 20-step ceasefire proposal on October 9, following negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh...

October 8, 2025 | David Adesnik, Samuel Ben-Ur

Food Prices Stable in Gaza According to UN’s World Food Program

If famine strikes, one expects the scarcity of food to drive prices substantially higher. Yet little changed in Gaza markets during September after prices fell sharply in August according to the World...

October 8, 2025 | Aaron Goren |

Releasing All Hostages at Once Essential to Success of U.S. Peace Plan

Hamas is stalling for its life in Egypt. Amid negotiations over Donald Trump’s 20-point proposal for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, the Iran-backed terrorist organization is reportedly demanding that it...

September 29, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The Battle for Gaza City

Gaza City, one of the last two Hamas strongholds, is the target of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in an ongoing operation. It is a large metropolitan area stretching from Shati, the historic refugee camp...

September 14, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF completes preparations for next phase of Gaza City offensive

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) completed preparations for the next phase of an offensive into Gaza City, according to an Israeli media report on September 14. The IDF has positioned forces near...

September 5, 2025 | |

Hamas Releases Propaganda Video of Israeli Hostages as IDF Strikes Hamas High-Rise in Gaza City

Signs of Life of Two Hostages: Hamas released a propaganda video on September 5 showing Israeli hostages Alon Ohel and Guy Gilboa-Dalal alive, after 700 days in the terrorist organization’s...

August 22, 2025 | |

Israel Rebukes Gaza Famine Designation by Multi-Agency Global Body

IPC Declares Famine in Gaza Governorate: The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global consortium that assesses food insecurity, announced on August 22 its determination...

August 13, 2025 | |

Israel Eliminates Gaza Terrorist Cell Posing as World Central Kitchen Aid Workers

Armed Terrorists Mimicking Aid Workers: The IDF announced on August 12 that it had eliminated five armed terrorists in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah who were posing as...

August 13, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

IDF targets terrorists disguised as aid workers

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on August 12 that it had eliminated terrorists who were disguised as members of World Central Kitchen (WCK), an aid group assisting Palestinian civilians...

July 28, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel enables increased humanitarian aid for Gaza

On July 26, the Israeli military announced that it would begin “a series of actions aimed at improving the humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip.”

July 27, 2025 | |

Israel Announces Humanitarian Pauses and Safe Aid Corridors to Support UN Aid Delivery in Gaza

Latest Developments Tactical Pauses, Secure Aid Routes, More Water: The IDF announced on July 27 that it would begin implementing daily pauses of military activity in three Gaza population centers...

July 22, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s Gaza War Faces an Inflection Point

The IDF’s exhaustion and Hamas’ dogged survival points to the likelihood of a Gaza ceasefire in the next two months.

July 21, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF gears up for expanded operation in Gaza’s Deir al Balah

On July 20, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called on Gazans in the southwestern neighborhoods of the town of Deir al Balah to evacuate. The IDF’s Arabic language spokesperson noted that the...

July 21, 2025 | |

Israel to Reduce Scope of Reserve Forces Across Several Fronts

Zamir Orders Reserve Reduction: IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered a reduction in the number of reserve forces deployed to active combat zones in Gaza, Lebanon, the...