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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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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Israel's First Lady, Michal Herzog, welcomed the United Nations' decision to add Hamas to its official "blacklist" of countries, stressing that they have committed sexual crimes in violent conflicts.The first lady called the United Nations' move a "long time coming", saying that the evidence has been clear for months.Herzog has been actively raising concerns over Hamas' sexual violence since the October 7 attack on southern Israel that killed hundreds of people.“The world must understand: Hamas uses rape as a weapon,” Herzog says. “These atrocities — rape, gang rape, genital mutilation, sexual abuse in captivity — are not incidental. They are deliberate, premeditated and systematic tools of terror," she saidHerzog pointed to a 2024 report by the UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict that showed Hamas' deliberate and systematic crimes.This comes a week after UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres placed Hamas on the blacklist for the first time. He further warned that Israel itself could be added in the future if allegations of misconduct by its forces are substantiated.Earlier on Monday, Hamas agreed to the Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted to it on Sunday, according to sources, Al Jazeera reported. Hamas informed mediators that it has accepted the ceasefire-hostage release deal proposal submitted to it on Sunday, reported Reuters and Times of Israel.A Hamas source told Al Jazeera, “We informed the mediators of our approval of their proposal, which was presented yesterday.”Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have been mediating between Israel and Hamas since the beginning of the Gaza war, but the efforts of mediators have so far failed to secure a lasting ceasefire.Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Monday that the destruction of Hamas was the only way to get the remaining Gaza hostages back home.“We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

The Israel's first lady stressed that Hamas has been using "rape as a weapon", adding that the United Nations' putting Hamas in blacklist was "long time coming". She added that the evidence has been clear for months.

Israel's First Lady, Michal Herzog, welcomed the United Nations' decision to add Hamas to its official "blacklist" of countries, stressing that they have committed sexual crimes in violent conflicts. The first lady called the United Nations' move a "long time coming", saying that the evidence has been clear for months. Herzog has been actively raising concerns over Hamas' sexual violence since the October 7 attack on southern Israel that killed hundreds of people. “The world must understand: Hamas uses rape as a weapon,” Herzog says. “These atrocities — rape, gang rape, genital mutilation, sexual abuse in captivity — are not incidental. They are deliberate, premeditated and systematic tools of terror," she said Herzog pointed to a 2024 report by the UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict that showed Hamas' deliberate and systematic crimes. This comes a week after UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres placed Hamas on the blacklist for the first time. He further warned that Israel itself could be added in the future if allegations of misconduct by its forces are substantiated. Earlier on Monday, Hamas agreed to the Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted to it on Sunday, according to sources, Al Jazeera reported. Hamas informed mediators that it has accepted the ceasefire-hostage release deal proposal submitted to it on Sunday, reported Reuters and Times of Israel. A Hamas source told Al Jazeera, “We informed the mediators of our approval of their proposal, which was presented yesterday.” Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have been mediating between Israel and Hamas since the beginning of the Gaza war, but the efforts of mediators have so far failed to secure a lasting ceasefire. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Monday that the destruction of Hamas was the only way to get the remaining Gaza hostages back home. “We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

The Israel's first lady stressed that Hamas has been using "rape as a weapon", adding that the United Nations' putting Hamas in blacklist was "long time coming". She added that the evidence has been clear for months.

'Uses rape as weapon': Israel's First Lady backs UN move to 'blacklist' Hamas, says 'sexual abuse' in captivity is not 'incidental'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (August 19) in a post on X, slammed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling him a "weak politician".The prime minister's office shared a post on X, saying that Israeli PM Netanyahu wrote that Albanese betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews."History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician, who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews," the PM said, according to the social media post.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia&#39;s Jews.&mdash; Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraeliPM/status/1957722795049398502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This comes just a day after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the revocation of residency visas for Australia's diplomatic representatives to the Palestinian Authority. “I also instructed the Israeli embassy in Canberra to carefully examine any official Australian visa application for entry to Israel,” he said on social media.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-not-under-a-ceasefire-top-iranian-official-cautions-conflict-with-israel-could-resume-1755583488152">Also read: 'Not under a ceasefire': Top Iranian official cautions conflict with Israel could resume</a>&nbsp;To this, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that revoking the diplomats' visas was an "unjustified reaction" by Israel.&nbsp;WATCH | Israel-Gaza War: Hamas Says It Accepts Proposal For Ceasefire And Release Of Hostages<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-gaza-war-hamas-says-it-accepts-proposal-for-ceasefire-and-release-of-hostages-1755573243062/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-gaza-war-hamas-says-it-accepts-proposal-for-ceasefire-and-release-of-hostages-1755573243062/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“At a time when dialogue and diplomacy are needed more than ever, the Netanyahu Government is isolating Israel and undermining international efforts towards peace and a two-state solution,” she said in a statement.It came after Australia decided to bar far-right Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman from visiting the country. Moreover, Canberra also banned the entry of former justice minister Ayelet Shaked and pro-Israel activist and influencer Hillel Fuld.Notably, Australia also announced that it will recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly.Sa'ar has also accused the Australian government of igniting the flames of antisemitism, which has hit the country's 120,000-strong Jewish community hard since the Hamas-led attack in Israel on October 7.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-agrees-to-gaza-ceasefire-proposal-in-hostage-release-deal-report-1755530819817">Also read: Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal in hostage release deal: Report</a>

The prime minister's office shared a post on X, saying that Israeli PM Netanyahu wrote that Albanese betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (August 19) in a post on X, slammed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling him a "weak politician". The prime minister's office shared a post on X, saying that Israeli PM Netanyahu wrote that Albanese betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews. "History will remember Albanese for what he is: A weak politician, who betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews," the PM said, according to the social media post.

The prime minister's office shared a post on X, saying that Israeli PM Netanyahu wrote that Albanese betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews.

'Betrayed and abandoned Israel': Netanyahu slams Australian PM, calls him a 'weak politician'

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 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.


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The Palestine Ambassador Abdallah M. Abu Shawesh has said that India can use its 'leverage' of 'strong relationship' Israel to 'ease the situation in Gaza, West Bank'. His comments come even as the situation in Gaza remains dire as Israeli offensive continues that started after October 2023 Hamas terror attack. 


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The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a hypersonic ballistic missile strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.


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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.


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


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


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Hamas has rejected Israel’s reported plan to relocate Palestinians in Gaza, calling it a “new wave of genocide.” Watch to know more on this!


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Protests erupted across Israel on August 17, 2025, as families of hostages and supporters staged a nationwide strike, demanding the government take urgent action to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and to halt military operations in the region.

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Sunday (August 17) threatened Houthis that it is just the "beginning", adding that they will hurt them greatly if the Iran-backed Houthis group raises a hand against Israel. Katz further warned that the Houthis will pay interest for every attempt to fire at Israel.&nbsp;"The Houthis will pay with compound interest for every attempt to fire at Israel," Katz wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;The Israeli defence minister added that they are imposing an air and sea blockade on Houthis "that hurts them greatly, and this morning we struck infrastructure and energy targets.""This is just the beginning," he warned.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">החות&#39;ים ישלמו בריבית דריבית על כל ניסיון ירי לעבר ישראל. אנחנו מטילים עליהם מצור אווירי וימי שמכאיב להם מאוד ותקפנו הבוקר מטרות תשתית ואנרגיה. זוהי רק ההתחלה. ההמשך יהיה חזק וכואב. מי שמרים יד על ישראל - ידו תיגדע.&mdash; ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) <a href="https://twitter.com/Israel_katz/status/1957076866088513652?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Katz further stressed that the continuation will be "strong and painful", adding, "Whoever raises a hand against Israel - their hand will be cut off."&nbsp;Earlier today, the Israeli military said that they struck an "energy infrastructure" site used by Houthis, deep inside Yemen. The IDF added that the strikes were carried out in response to the attacks on Israel launched by the Iran-backed group throughout the Gaza war.&nbsp;In a statement, the IDF said that it “attacked terror targets deep in Yemen in the area of the city of Sana’a. The IDF struck energy infrastructure used by the Houthi terror regime, at a distance of approximately 2,000 kilometers from Israel and deep within Yemen.&nbsp;“The strikes were carried out in response to repeated attacks by the Houthi terror regime against the State of Israel and its citizens, including the launching of ground-to-ground missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles toward Israeli territory,” the IDF said in the statement.&nbsp;Houthi have repeatedly launched missiles and drone attacks at Israel since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza in October 2023. The Iran-backed group had claimed to act in solidarity with the Palestinians.

Israeli Defence Minister Katz stressed that the continuation will be "strong and painful", warning that they will hurt them greatly if the Iran-backed Houthis group raises a hand against Israel.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Sunday (August 17) threatened Houthis that it is just the "beginning", adding that they will hurt them greatly if the Iran-backed Houthis group raises a hand against Israel. Katz further warned that the Houthis will pay interest for every attempt to fire at Israel. "The Houthis will pay with compound interest for every attempt to fire at Israel," Katz wrote in a post on X. The Israeli defence minister added that they are imposing an air and sea blockade on Houthis "that hurts them greatly, and this morning we struck infrastructure and energy targets." "This is just the beginning," he warned.

Israeli Defence Minister Katz stressed that the continuation will be "strong and painful", warning that they will hurt them greatly if the Iran-backed Houthis group raises a hand against Israel.

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Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks killed at least 39 people on Saturday, warning that intensifying strikes on a Gaza City neighbourhood were placing its remaining residents in mortal danger.&nbsp;The latest toll comes more than a week after Israel's security cabinet approved plans to capture the Palestinian territory's largest city, following 22 months of war that have created dire humanitarian conditions.&nbsp;Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said conditions in Gaza City's Zeitun neighbourhood were rapidly deteriorating, with residents having little to no access to food and water amid heavy Israeli bombardment.&nbsp;He said that about 50,000 people were estimated to be in that area of Gaza City, "the majority of whom are without food or water" and lacking "the basic necessities of life".&nbsp;Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing swaths of the Palestinian territory mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defence agency or the Israeli military.&nbsp;In recent days, Gaza City residents have told AFP of more frequent air strikes targeting residential areas, including Zeitun, while earlier this week, militant group Hamas denounced "aggressive" Israeli ground incursions.&nbsp;To Bassal, Israel was carrying out "ethnic cleansing" in Zeitun.&nbsp;Israeli officials have dismissed similar accusations before, and the military insists it abides by international law.&nbsp;The military is "committed to mitigating civilian harm during operational activity, in strict accordance with international law," it said in a statement, questioning the reliability of the death tolls provided by the civil defence agency.&nbsp;Earlier this month, the Israeli government approved plans to seize Gaza City and neighbouring camps, some of the most densely populated parts of the territory.On Friday, the Israeli military said its troops were operating in Zeitun.&nbsp;Ghassan Kashko, 40, who shelters with his family at a school building in the neighbourhood, said: “We don't know the taste of sleep.”&nbsp;He said air strikes and tank shelling were causing "explosions... that don't stop".&nbsp;Later Saturday, Hamas said in a statement that Israeli forces had been carrying out a "sustained offensive in the eastern and southern neighbourhoods of Gaza City, particularly in Zeitun".&nbsp;The group said the military was targeting the area with warplanes, artillery and drones.COGAT -- the Israeli defence ministry body responsible for civil affairs in the Palestinian territories -- said that, starting from Sunday, the military would supply more tents and shelter equipment ahead of the offensive.&nbsp;"As part of the preparations to move the population from combat zones to the southern Gaza Strip for their protection, the supply of tents and shelter equipment to Gaza will resume," it said in a statement.&nbsp;The Israeli plan to expand the war has sparked an international outcry as well as domestic opposition.&nbsp;UN-backed experts have warned of widespread famine unfolding in the territory, where Israel has drastically curtailed the amount of humanitarian aid it allows in.&nbsp;According to the civil defence agency, at least 13 of the Palestinians killed on Saturday were shot by troops as they were waiting to collect food aid near distribution sites in the north and in the south.&nbsp;The war was triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.&nbsp;Israel's offensive has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which the United Nations considers reliable.

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks killed at least 39 people on Saturday, warning that intensifying strikes on a Gaza City neighbourhood were placing its remaining residents in mortal danger.

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks killed at least 39 people on Saturday, warning that intensifying strikes on a Gaza City neighbourhood were placing its remaining residents in mortal danger. The latest toll comes more than a week after Israel's security cabinet approved plans to capture the Palestinian territory's largest city, following 22 months of war that have created dire humanitarian conditions. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said conditions in Gaza City's Zeitun neighbourhood were rapidly deteriorating, with residents having little to no access to food and water amid heavy Israeli bombardment. He said that about 50,000 people were estimated to be in that area of Gaza City, "the majority of whom are without food or water" and lacking "the basic necessities of life". Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing swaths of the Palestinian territory mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defence agency or the Israeli military. In recent days, Gaza City residents have told AFP of more frequent air strikes targeting residential areas, including Zeitun, while earlier this week, militant group Hamas denounced "aggressive" Israeli ground incursions. To Bassal, Israel was carrying out "ethnic cleansing" in Zeitun. Israeli officials have dismissed similar accusations before, and the military insists it abides by international law. The military is "committed to mitigating civilian harm during operational activity, in strict accordance with international law," it said in a statement, questioning the reliability of the death tolls provided by the civil defence agency. Earlier this month, the Israeli government approved plans to seize Gaza City and neighbouring camps, some of the most densely populated parts of the territory. On Friday, the Israeli military said its troops were operating in Zeitun. Ghassan Kashko, 40, who shelters with his family at a school building in the neighbourhood, said: “We don't know the taste of sleep.” He said air strikes and tank shelling were causing "explosions... that don't stop". Later Saturday, Hamas said in a statement that Israeli forces had been carrying out a "sustained offensive in the eastern and southern neighbourhoods of Gaza City, particularly in Zeitun". The group said the military was targeting the area with warplanes, artillery and drones. COGAT -- the Israeli defence ministry body responsible for civil affairs in the Palestinian territories -- said that, starting from Sunday, the military would supply more tents and shelter equipment ahead of the offensive. "As part of the preparations to move the population from combat zones to the southern Gaza Strip for their protection, the supply of tents and shelter equipment to Gaza will resume," it said in a statement. The Israeli plan to expand the war has sparked an international outcry as well as domestic opposition. UN-backed experts have warned of widespread famine unfolding in the territory, where Israel has drastically curtailed the amount of humanitarian aid it allows in. According to the civil defence agency, at least 13 of the Palestinians killed on Saturday were shot by troops as they were waiting to collect food aid near distribution sites in the north and in the south. The war was triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Israel's offensive has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which the United Nations considers reliable.

Israeli officials have dismissed similar accusations before, and the military insists it abides by international law.

Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 39

The UN human rights office said Friday that at least 1,760 Palestinians had been killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May, a jump of several hundred since its last published figure at the beginning of August.&nbsp;"Since 27 May, and as of 13 August, we have recorded that at least 1,760 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid; 994 in the vicinity of GHF (Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) sites and 766 along the routes of supply convoys. Most of these killings were committed by the Israeli military," the agency's office for the Palestinian territories said in a statement.&nbsp;The update came as Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 31 people were killed by Israeli fire on Friday, including 12 who were waiting for humanitarian aid.&nbsp;The Israeli military said its troops were working to "dismantle Hamas military capabilities", adding its forces were taking precautions "to mitigate civilian harm".&nbsp;Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing swathes of the territory mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defence agency and the Israeli military.&nbsp;On Wednesday, the chief of staff of the Israeli military said plans had been approved for a new offensive in Gaza, aimed at defeating Hamas and freeing all the remaining hostages.&nbsp;The military intends to take control of Gaza City and nearby refugee camps, some of the most densely populated parts of the territory, which have been devastated by more than 22 months of war.&nbsp;In recent days, Gaza City residents have told AFP of more frequent air strikes targeting residential areas, while earlier this week, Hamas denounced "aggressive" Israeli ground incursions in the area.&nbsp;The Israeli government's plans to expand the war have sparked an international outcry as well as domestic opposition.&nbsp;UN-backed experts have warned of widespread famine unfolding in the territory, where Israel has drastically curtailed the amount of humanitarian aid it allows in.&nbsp;Hamas's October 2023 attack, which triggered the war, resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.&nbsp;Israel's offensive has killed at least 61,827 Palestinians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which the United Nations considers reliable.

The UN human rights office said Friday that at least 1,760 Palestinians had been killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May, a jump of several hundred since its last published figure at the beginning of August.

The UN human rights office said Friday that at least 1,760 Palestinians had been killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May, a jump of several hundred since its last published figure at the beginning of August. "Since 27 May, and as of 13 August, we have recorded that at least 1,760 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid; 994 in the vicinity of GHF (Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) sites and 766 along the routes of supply convoys. Most of these killings were committed by the Israeli military," the agency's office for the Palestinian territories said in a statement. The update came as Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 31 people were killed by Israeli fire on Friday, including 12 who were waiting for humanitarian aid. The Israeli military said its troops were working to "dismantle Hamas military capabilities", adding its forces were taking precautions "to mitigate civilian harm". Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing swathes of the territory mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defence agency and the Israeli military. On Wednesday, the chief of staff of the Israeli military said plans had been approved for a new offensive in Gaza, aimed at defeating Hamas and freeing all the remaining hostages. The military intends to take control of Gaza City and nearby refugee camps, some of the most densely populated parts of the territory, which have been devastated by more than 22 months of war. In recent days, Gaza City residents have told AFP of more frequent air strikes targeting residential areas, while earlier this week, Hamas denounced "aggressive" Israeli ground incursions in the area. The Israeli government's plans to expand the war have sparked an international outcry as well as domestic opposition. UN-backed experts have warned of widespread famine unfolding in the territory, where Israel has drastically curtailed the amount of humanitarian aid it allows in. Hamas's October 2023 attack, which triggered the war, resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Israel's offensive has killed at least 61,827 Palestinians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which the United Nations considers reliable.

The Israeli military said its troops were working to "dismantle Hamas military capabilities".

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