The Palestinian enclave of Gaza is a major global hotspot with potential for extreme violence. Nearly isolated from the world since Hamas took control of it in 2007, it has been a poverty -ridden corner of the world. It is a regular launching pad for rocket attacks against southern Israel and a training ground for Islamist terrorists. Israel has carried out three major operations in the territory since relinquishing it unilaterally in 2005.
Trump said he's thrilled American and Israeli hostages will return to be united with their families and loved ones.
Some terrorists with life sentences expected to be released in deal • None of 33 hostages set for release confirmed as dead
The Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation called for the arrest of three Nachal Brigade soldiers for alleged war crimes after they entered the Netherlands on Thursday.
Only a generous Israeli incentive to whoever fills in Sinwar’s shoes can bring the incumbent war in Gaza to an end if such an end is what Israel needs.
By some measures the poverty level in Gaza was now approaching 100% as a result of the disruption, with unemployment now at 80%.
This is the eleventh visit by the top US official since Hamas's attack on October 7 of last year.
The IDF reveals the economic blow that landed in Beirut.
The IDF's 162nd Division was tasked with securing Jabalya in northern Gaza and clearing it of terrorist strongholds. The division's soldiers have eliminated 300 terrorists - mostly from Hamas.
The UN and international organizations are condemning Israel's strategy of limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of its effort to weaken Hamas.
"Hamas is a completely different movement since Yahya Sinwar was released from prison in the Shalit deal. It didn't take him long to completely transform Hamas."
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