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WATCH: IDF strikes four new Hamas rocket-firing positions built in Gaza post-ceasefire

Hamas is now working harder than before to redevelop rocket firing capabilities against Israel to intimidate the Jewish state into heeding its demands.

Smoke rises following what the Israeli Military claims is a strike in south Lebanon, released June 19, 2026, in the still image taken from a handout video.
IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 2026.

IDF expands control to approx. 70% of Gaza Strip as Southern Command prepares for next steps

HAMAS TERRORIST Sabai Zaher Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna with Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov.

IDF kills Nukhba terrorist who took part in holding Omer Shem Tov hostage after October 7

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa was killed in a strike in an IDF strike in the Gaza Strip on June 19, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet kill PIJ terrorist who kidnapped minor from kibbutz during October 7 massacre


Hamas leadership calls for kidnapping of IDF soldiers following death penalty law passing - report

In a document, Hamas described the proposed legislation as a “fascist law,” and urged members of the organization’s military wing to escalate and carry out “active operations.”

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.

Captured Hamas document shows how group used Gaza ceasefire to train new terrorists

The document outlines a compressed seven-day training course for 121 new recruits in Hamas’s Shejaia Battalion.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

The ICC is expected to issue arrest warrants for Defense Minister Katz, Finance Minister Smotrich, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, IDF Chief Zamir, and Southern Command Chief Yaniv Asor.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Hamas's Gaza military chief broke his own rules, allowing IDF to find and kill him

Security officials say Izz ad-Din al-Haddad violated his own rules after months in Gaza’s tunnels, exposing patterns that helped Israeli intelligence close in.

IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, May 16, 2026.

The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis

Fifty-nine candidates competed for 18 seats on the Central Committee, while 456 members competed for 80 seats on the Revolutionary Council, which serves as the movement's parliament.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with Russian President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza - report

In Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effort

Two hundred participants from 25 different countries are participating in the convoy, riding in the 20 mobile homes, 7 ambulance or medical transport vehicles, and other locomotives.

Boats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.

IDF kills two Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel during October 7 massacre

The IDF also killed an additional Hamas terrorist from Hamas’s Bureij Battalion in a strike on Wednesday.

Soldiers from the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip, January 14, 2026; illustrative.

'Door to Gaza's future is still closed despite ceasefire,' BoP chief said after meeting Netanyahu

"This is not what was promised to the Palestinians, and it is not what they deserve," Mladenov said. "Furthermore, this does not provide Israel with the security it needs to move forward."

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Gaza Board of Peace Director Nickolay Mladenov, May 13, 2026.

IDF preparing plan to return to Gaza fighting, depending on Iran ceasefire deal

A security source told Walla that signing a last-minute agreement with the Ayatollahs' regime could bring Israel closer to resuming fighting against Hamas in Gaza.

(Illustrative) IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.