August 19 Israel eliminates Gaza terrorist who took part in October attack on kibbutz, took Yarden Bibas hostage Israeli forces eliminated a Gaza terrorist involved in the Oct. 7 Kibbutz Nir Oz invasion and Yarden Bibas kidnapping during an Aug. 10 airstrike, the IDF and Shin Bet announced.
August 19 Netanyahu slams Australia PM, says he 'betrayed Israel and abandoned Australia's Jews' Australia and Israel have taken diplomatic efforts against each other as tensions between the two nations over the war in Gaza grow.
August 18 Trump on what it will take to bring Israeli hostages home: Hamas must be 'confronted and destroyed' President Donald Trump said the remaining hostages will only return once Hamas is "confronted and destroyed" as Israel plans to expand its Gaza offensive.
August 18 US-backed Gaza aid group launches reservation system after Trump calls for innovation in warzone deliveries The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation launched a new pilot program aiming to bring more "dignity and order" to aid distribution by reserving parcels in advance.
August 18 US envoy nears Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that would disarm Hezbollah terror group U.S. special envoy to Lebanon to discuss potential ceasefire agreement with Israel after Beirut endorses plan to disarm Hezbollah terrorist group.
August 18 Gal Gadot blames anti-Israel pressure on Hollywood for Snow White flop Actress Gal Gadot insinuated that the Snow White live-action remake failed at the box office amid controversies over anti-Israel sentiment.
August 17 IDF chief announces plan for 'next phase' of Hamas war IDF Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir announced the next phase of its war against Hamas while addressing soldiers on Sunday.
August 17 Gal Gadot joins hostage families in Israel amid nationwide movement to end Gaza war Israeli actress Gal Gadot embraces hostage families at Tel Aviv square, meeting with wives and mothers of those abducted during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
August 17 Grassroots push for freedom grows in Gaza as Hamas tightens its deadly grip As Israel expands operations in the enclave, Gazans increasingly voice defiance against Hamas, with dissenters risking their lives to demand freedom from the group’s grip.
August 16 Thousands storm Manhattan calling for 'global intifada,' a phrase with a pending violence designation Anti-Israel demonstrators flooded midtown Manhattan calling for a "global intifada" after bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation condemning the phrase as inciting violence.