Gaza Envelope

Cut discovered in Kibbutz Zikim fence, IDF says no threat detected, copper thieves suspected

Investigations determined the likely culprit to be copper thieves, according to Maariv, which reported that they unsuccessfully attempted to steal a copper wire drum before fleeing.

The Israeli army near the border fence with Gaza, southern Israel. February 09, 2026.
Wedding rings

A wedding, a war and the generation carrying Israel forward - opinion

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.

Every Oct. 7 terrorist will be 'brought to justice' says IDF Chief of Staff

Cafe Chico in Sderot, July 20, 2026

Population booming three years after Oct. 7, Sderot looks to show visitors city's resiliency


IDF considering altering 'Red Alert' system in Gaza border communities

Some residents fear infiltration and rush to find a place to hide in their houses rather than seeking shelter in a safe place to protect themselves against rocket fire.

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Sderot, southern Israel. October 8, 2023.

Notes from the Gaza border - 7 months on

Reporter's notebook: People here are still on edge and they wonder whether Israel will defeat Hamas. The promises of the war have not been fulfilled.

The new commemorative monument near Kibbutz Zikim.

Israeli Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival showcases films by directors at Gaza border

Cannes has forbidden participants from wearing pins or displaying objects to protest against the war or for the return of the hostages still held by Hamas.

 THE ISRAELI Pavillion at the Cannes Film Festival – open for business.

Down (South) on the farm: Bringing southern produce up to Jerusalem

How the farmers of the South are keeping their farms going, despite the ongoing war.

 The weekly Tuesday Farmers’ Market at the First Station. The Israeli flag reads ‘Now is the time to buy local – strengthening Jerusalem businesses.’

Working for revival: Bank Hapoalim for the reconstruction of the Gaza border communities

Bank Hapoalim's 'Poaleim Latakuma' fund has approved a move to support Sapir Academic College, located at the Negev Gate in the Gaza Envelope, in the amount of approximately NIS 10 million.

  Working for revival: Bank Hapoalim for the reconstruction of Gaza

Israel-Hamas War Day 199: What's going on in Gaza, Syria, Iraq?

Terror attack in Jerusalem • IDF intelligence head resigns •Kataib Hezbollah fire rockets at US military base • Fatah admits Hamas kills aid workers to steal food

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank. April 22, 2024.

Gaza border communities struggling to recover six months after evacuation

There’s a sense the government has abandoned these communities, that there is a lack of caring for them, that there is no government here.

 On Kibbutz Nahal Oz, a community center has a large banner calling to bring the hostages home. Seven people were kidnapped from the community, and five have returned.

Laundry with home scent: Sano's mobile service for soldiers

Sano company, with Avi Sofer, set up indoor stand at IDF base in Gaza for soldiers to enjoy free fragrant laundry, feeling of home in field conditions.

 Laundry with the smell of home: Snow operates a mobile laundry for soldiers in the field