Hamas has strongly rejected a reported proposal by the U.S. to turn Gaza into a trusteeship under American control, with the potential relocation of its population. The Washington Post cited a 38-page plan envisioning Gaza as a future tech hub and tourist destination. Hamas called the idea “a new occupation,” asserting that Gaza is not for sale and remains part of the Palestinian homeland. The U.S. has not officially confirmed the plan.

Hamas rejects reported plan for U.S. Gaza takeover, population relocation

Israeli ground forces in Gaza are facing intense Hamas guerrilla tactics, exposing deep challenges within the IDF as the war intensifies.

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Israeli ground forces in Gaza are facing intense Hamas guerrilla tactics, exposing deep challenges within the IDF as the war intensifies.


Israel-Hamas War: IDF Says Hamas Spokesman Abu Obeida Killed In Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier today that Ubaida had been targeted by the Israeli military on Friday.


Israel-Hamas war: Israel claims Hamas spokesperson dead in airstrike

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the ongoing escalation in Gaza, calling it an "unfolding tragedy" marked by unprecedented destruction, famine, and civilian suffering. He renewed calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of all hostages, warning that Israel’s renewed military push into Gaza City could deepen the humanitarian catastrophe.



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<p>As Israel moves to intensify its offensive in Gaza, Hamas warned Israel on Friday (Aug 18) that its military operations in the region would subject hostages to the “same risks” the militant group’s “fighters” are facing. This comes as the Israeli military earlier the same day declared Gaza City “a dangerous combat zone” as it pushes forces to take over the territory after nearly two years of war.</p><p>“We will take care of the prisoners the best we can, and they will be with our fighters in the combat and confrontation zones, subjected to the same risks and the same living conditions,” Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’s armed wing, said in a statement.</p><h2><strong>‘We are not waiting’</strong></h2><p>Despite the mounting pressure within the country and abroad to end its offensive in Gaza, the Israeli military said on Friday that it was gearing up to expand its operations to seize Gaza City.</p><p>“We are not waiting,” Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces said on X. “We have begun preliminary operations and the initial stages of the attack on Gaza City, and we are currently operating with great force on the outskirts of the city”</p><p>In a statement released on Friday, the Israeli military said, “Starting today (Friday), at 10:00 (0700GMT), the local tactical pause in military activity will not apply to the area of Gaza City, which constitutes a dangerous combat zone.”</p><p>The Israeli military also said that it “will continue to support humanitarian efforts alongside ongoing maneuvering and offensive operations against terrorist organisations in the Gaza Strip.”</p><h2><strong>Evacuation ‘inevitable’ in Gaza City</strong></h2><p>While the military did not order people to leave the region, Adraee said earlier this week that the city’s evacuation was “inevitable”. He added that the military would intensify its operations until all Israeli hostages held in Gaza were returned and Hamas was dismantled “militarily and politically.”</p><p>The Israeli military also said on Friday that it had recovered the remains of two hostages during an operation in Gaza.</p>

An Israeli military spokesperson said that the military would intensify its operations until all Israeli hostages held in Gaza were returned and Hamas was dismantled “militarily and politically.”

As Israel moves to intensify its offensive in Gaza, Hamas warned Israel on Friday (Aug 18) that its military operations in the region would subject hostages to the “same risks” the militant group’s “fighters” are facing. This comes as the Israeli military earlier the same day declared Gaza City “a dangerous combat zone” as it pushes forces to take over the territory after nearly two years of war. “We will take care of the prisoners the best we can, and they will be with our fighters in the combat and confrontation zones, subjected to the same risks and the same living conditions,” Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’s armed wing, said in a statement. ‘We are not waiting’ Despite the mounting pressure within the country and abroad to end its offensive in Gaza, the Israeli military said on Friday that it was gearing up to expand its operations to seize Gaza City. “We are not waiting,” Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces said on X. “We have begun preliminary operations and the initial stages of the attack on Gaza City, and we are currently operating with great force on the outskirts of the city” In a statement released on Friday, the Israeli military said, “Starting today (Friday), at 10:00 (0700GMT), the local tactical pause in military activity will not apply to the area of Gaza City, which constitutes a dangerous combat zone.” The Israeli military also said that it “will continue to support humanitarian efforts alongside ongoing maneuvering and offensive operations against terrorist organisations in the Gaza Strip.” Evacuation ‘inevitable’ in Gaza City While the military did not order people to leave the region, Adraee said earlier this week that the city’s evacuation was “inevitable”. He added that the military would intensify its operations until all Israeli hostages held in Gaza were returned and Hamas was dismantled “militarily and politically.” The Israeli military also said on Friday that it had recovered the remains of two hostages during an operation in Gaza.

<p>An Israeli military spokesperson said that the military would intensify its operations until all Israeli hostages held in Gaza were returned and Hamas was dismantled “militarily and politically.”</p>

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the ongoing escalation in Gaza, calling it an "unfolding tragedy" marked by unprecedented destruction, famine, and civilian suffering. He renewed calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of all hostages, warning that Israel’s renewed military push into Gaza City could deepen the humanitarian catastrophe.


IDF Soldiers Say They're Being Sent To Fight With Broken Weapons

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the ongoing escalation in Gaza, calling it an "unfolding tragedy" marked by unprecedented destruction, famine, and civilian suffering. He renewed calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of all hostages, warning that Israel’s renewed military push into Gaza City could deepen the humanitarian catastrophe.

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Israel-Gaza war: Demand for answers on hospital hit continues to rise 

Thousands rallied at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025, calling on the Israeli government to secure the immediate release of hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas.

This week’s demonstration, led by families of the abducted, was a powerful yet peaceful appeal—urging citizens to join without engaging in a strike, unlike previous protests.

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UN declares famine in Gaza after devastating scenes of hunger grip the enclave. Aid is scarce, flour is priceless, and survival turns on scraps. Israel denies the crisis, but global outrage builds as families fight for every crumb. Gaza's agony now impossible to ignore. 
The IPC says more than 500,000 people in the Strip are facing "starvation, destitution and death", with "catastrophic conditions" projected to spread elsewhere next month. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the IPC report as an "outright lie".

Famine declared in Gaza, heartbreaking rush for food 

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the IDF takeover of Gaza City plan on Wednesday, naming the operation "Gideon's Chariots II."


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UN agencies hold urgent briefing on new IPC report detailing the worsening famine crisis in Gaza. Latest IPC report reveals critical food insecurity in Gaza; UN agencies call for immediate humanitarian action. UN experts warn of escalating famine conditions in Gaza as new IPC data is released. Press briefing highlights dire food shortages in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, according to UN agencies. New IPC findings show Gaza facing severe famine risk; UN agencies urge swift response.

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Israel's military has begun its push into Gaza City, calling up 60,000 reservists and intensifying air and artillery strikes on the outskirts of Hamas’s last stronghold. The campaign marks the second phase of Operation "Gideon's Chariots" and has raised alarms globally over the worsening humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip. 
What does this mean for the future of Gaza? Will a full-scale invasion follow? And where do negotiations stand?

Israel-Gaza War: Protests to demand release of hostage

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Israel-Hamas war: Palestinians in Gaza City to be displaced again ahead of IDF operations  

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the IDF takeover of Gaza City plan on Wednesday, naming the operation "Gideon's Chariots II."

Israel-Hamas war: Israel's 'Gaza City takeover' plan goes ahead

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli Defence Minister approves 'takeover' plan submitted by IDF chief

The U.S. suggests it's no coincidence that Hamas accepted a ceasefire deal shortly after former President Donald Trump's public remarks.


Israel-Gaza war: Death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks crosses 62,000

Hamas officials have agreed to a ceasefire proposal in Gaza, which includes the phased release of half of the remaining Israeli hostages. The announcement comes amid devastating losses in the conflict, with Gaza health authorities reporting 62,000 Palestinian deaths over the 22-month war.


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Hamas Backs Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Agrees to Free Some Hostages

Hamas has agreed to the Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted to it on Sunday, a source in the Palestinian terror group told the Qatar-based channel Al Jazeera on Monday. The source has told Al Jazeera that Hamas has informed mediators that it has accepted the ceasefire-hostage release deal proposal submitted to it on Sunday, reported Reuters and Times of Israel.

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#GRAVITAS | Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Egyptian Foreign Minister visited Egypt's Rafah crossing as talks in Cairo for a Gaza deal continue. On the other hand, Palestinians mourn the loss of lives of loved ones at the id site. Watch this video to find out more.


Hamas accepts 60-day Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal: report

<p>US President Donald Trump has openly backed Israel’s planned expansion of the war into Gaza City, saying that hostages will only be released once Hamas is completely defeated. “We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!! The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.</p><p>He also pointed to his past record, claiming, “Remember, I was the one who negotiated and got hundreds of hostages freed and released into Israel (and America!).” In reality, during the January-March ceasefire, Hamas released 30 hostages, including 20 Israeli civilians, five soldiers, and five Thai nationals, along with the bodies of eight killed captives. Another hostage, a dual American-Israeli citizen, was freed in May as a “gesture” to the US.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-october-7-will-repeat-netanyahu-says-israelis-calling-to-end-war-are-strengthening-hamas-amid-backlash-from-hostage-families-1755440270948"><strong>'October 7 will repeat': Netanyahu says Israelis calling to end war are 'strengthening Hamas' amid backlash from hostage families</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Trump claims credit for ending wars and hitting Iran</strong></h2><p>In the same post, Trump added, “I was the one who ended 6 wars, in just 6 months. I was the one who OBLITERATED Iran’s Nuclear facilities. Play to WIN, or don’t play at all!”</p><h2><strong>What did Netanyahu say about protests in Israel?</strong></h2><p>On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at nationwide protests calling for an end to the Gaza war, accusing demonstrators of strengthening Hamas’s hand. “Those who call today for ending the war without defeating Hamas are not only hardening Hamas’s position and distancing the release of our hostages, they are also ensuring that the atrocities of October 7 will repeat themselves again and again,” he told ministers at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting. Netanyahu stressed that Israel must defeat and disarm Hamas before any ceasefire deal can be reached.</p><h2><strong>Why does Netanyahu insist on continuing the Gaza offensive?</strong></h2><p>The Israeli leader argued that Hamas demands a full withdrawal from Gaza, including from the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egyptian border, which he said would enable the group to “regroup, rearm, and attack us again.” He confirmed he is “determined to implement” a cabinet decision to push forward with the Israeli Defence Forces’ operation in Gaza City, describing it as vital for Israel’s long-term security.</p>

Donald Trump backed Israel’s war expansion in Gaza, claiming hostages will only return after Hamas is destroyed. He falsely stated he freed hundreds, though only around 30 were actually released.

US President Donald Trump has openly backed Israel’s planned expansion of the war into Gaza City, saying that hostages will only be released once Hamas is completely defeated. “We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!! The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He also pointed to his past record, claiming, “Remember, I was the one who negotiated and got hundreds of hostages freed and released into Israel (and America!).” In reality, during the January-March ceasefire, Hamas released 30 hostages, including 20 Israeli civilians, five soldiers, and five Thai nationals, along with the bodies of eight killed captives. Another hostage, a dual American-Israeli citizen, was freed in May as a “gesture” to the US. Also read: 'October 7 will repeat': Netanyahu says Israelis calling to end war are 'strengthening Hamas' amid backlash from hostage families Trump claims credit for ending wars and hitting Iran In the same post, Trump added, “I was the one who ended 6 wars, in just 6 months. I was the one who OBLITERATED Iran’s Nuclear facilities. Play to WIN, or don’t play at all!” What did Netanyahu say about protests in Israel? On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at nationwide protests calling for an end to the Gaza war, accusing demonstrators of strengthening Hamas’s hand. “Those who call today for ending the war without defeating Hamas are not only hardening Hamas’s position and distancing the release of our hostages, they are also ensuring that the atrocities of October 7 will repeat themselves again and again,” he told ministers at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting. Netanyahu stressed that Israel must defeat and disarm Hamas before any ceasefire deal can be reached. Why does Netanyahu insist on continuing the Gaza offensive? The Israeli leader argued that Hamas demands a full withdrawal from Gaza, including from the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egyptian border, which he said would enable the group to “regroup, rearm, and attack us again.” He confirmed he is “determined to implement” a cabinet decision to push forward with the Israeli Defence Forces’ operation in Gaza City, describing it as vital for Israel’s long-term security.

<p>Donald Trump backed Israel’s war expansion in Gaza, claiming hostages will only return after Hamas is destroyed. He falsely stated he freed hundreds, though only around 30 were actually released.</p>

'Hamas should be confronted, destroyed': Trump falsely claims he 'got hundreds of hostages' released - How many were actually freed by Hamas?

Hamas has rejected Israel’s proposal to relocate Gaza residents, condemning the plan as a “new wave of genocide.” The move comes amid escalating tensions and a worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.


Hamas Rejects Israel’s Gaza Relocation Plan, Calls It a ‘New Wave of Genocide’

Hamas has rejected Israel's proposal to relocate Gaza residents, while many civilians flee south in fear amid rising tensions.


Hamas Rejects Israel's Gaza Relocation Plan, Gazans Flee South In Fear

Hamas has formally rejected Israel’s proposal to relocate residents from Gaza, calling the plan unacceptable.


Hamas Rejects Israel's Gaza Relocation Plan

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