Gaza Strip
Israel must ‘trust, but verify’ while expanding regional relations, Middle East expert warns
A Middle East expert gave The Jerusalem Post an optimistic assessment of Israel's diplomatic prospects.
Pakistan says US, Iran nearing a peace deal while US forces defend naval blockade in Gulf
IDF halts strikes in Gaza after weeks of accelerated fatalities, as BoP seeks Hamas disarmament
IDF urges Gaza residents to exchange old banknotes, prevent Hamas's financial exploitation
Pineapples stuffed with thousands of smuggled cigarettes intercepted by IDF at Gaza crossing
The cigarette-filled pineapples were transported in a truck carrying a shipment purchased by an Israeli company, intended to reach the Kerem Shalom Crossing as part of humanitarian aid.
IDF conducts at least four strikes in 72 hours in Gaza Strip, kills PIJ commander
Also on Wednesday, the IDF conducted a strike in northern Gaza, killing Hamas sniper Abdullah Baha al-Din Razak Al-Souti.
Gaza received more than triple of UN's food aid requirements during ceasefire, COGAT reveals
In its report, COGAT stated that the amount of food and other humanitarian supplies entering the Gaza Strip between October 2025 and June 2026 had "significantly exceeded" amounts set by the UN.
PA's Mahmoud Abbas, Gaza panel head Shaath speak in first publicized call since NCAG's formation
Shaath, a former deputy minister for the PA, was reported to have thanked Abbas for the call, claiming it was impactful.
State asks High Court to dismiss petition seeking release of detained Gaza doctors
The state rejected Physicians for Human Rights Israel's position, saying updated reviews had found that the legal grounds for the doctors’ continued detention remained in place.
Israel 'will return to the whole of Gaza,' should 'erase' Oslo Accords, Smotrich says
“Gush Katif is small,” Smotrich told Pulse of Israel podcast host Avi Abelow. “We will return to the whole of Gaza in a big way.”
Hamas dissolution of Gaza government is a trick to keep weapons, expert warns
"The bottom line is that this is pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. There is nothing real here, especially for us," says Dr. Moshe Elad.
Dissolvement of Gaza gov't done to 'prevent Israel from making excuses,' Hamas says
“Today, we are putting the ball in the mediators' court so that they will pressure all sides to bring the national committee into the Strip,” a Hamas spokesperson said.
If Hamas dissolves its Gaza government, who will enforce its disarmament? - analysis
Hamas has its messaging, and it wants to stir the pot and confuse everyone by obfuscating whether it will give up power that it was never supposed to have.
Negotiations offer Gaza hope, but residents say collapse is already here - feature
Families in Gaza describe fear, scarcity, and uncertainty while Israeli analyst Jonathan Conricus says Hamas’ refusal to disarm remains central to the crisis.
