Terror cell eliminated in Khan Yunis
Armed terrorist cell eliminated during IDF operation in ‘old cemetery’ area in Khan Yunis.
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Samaria Council head:
Samaria Council head to PM: 'Total victory is sovereignty'
Samaria Council head, Yossi Dagan: 'PM understands we can apply sovereignty; not the Geneva Initiative of settlement blocs, i.e. a terror state in the heart of Israel, but full sovereignty over the entire area.'
IDF numbers:
Due to a lack in military forces, IDF to recruit Jewish youngsters from abroad
IDF considers recruiting 700 Jewish youngsters from the Diaspora, mainly from the US and France, in light of the severe shortage of soldiers and lack of haredi recruitment.
Lapid to Trump:
Lapid to Trump: Supporting Israel means supporting a deal to bring hostages home
Mass protests weren't political? MK Yair Lapid responds to recent protests, calls on US President Donald Trump and 'friends across the world' to support an 'end to the war.'
Huckabee on E1:
We will not interfere; it would be strange to prevent people from living in certain places
US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, on the resumption of construction in the E1 area: "It would be very strange to say that others can live in this area, but Israelis cannot"
Iranian MP:
Iranian MP: Our missiles can match nuclear destruction, reach US and Canada
Iranian MP Abolfazl Zohrevand claims upgraded missiles can strike the US and cause nuclear-level damage, warns of an inevitable war unless Iran achieves full power and the US abandons global dominance.
'Pausing for Psalms'
Thousands participate in 'Pausing for Psalms' rally led by hostage families
Thousands across the country take part in the "Pausing for Psalms" rally, initiated by hostage families, calling for the swift return of their loved ones.
Syrian President accuses Israel of fueling unrest in south
Syrian President Sharaa blames Israel for unrest in the south and calls for dialogue to restore national unity, amid protests in Sweida and tensions over clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups.
Huckabee mocks BBC:
Huckabee hits back at BBC’s Gaza report: Retraction? As likely as ice cream in hell
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee mocks the BBC after it implied Israel starved a Gazan woman who, in fact, died of leukemia. Sharing journalist Melanie Phillips’ critique, he quips the BBC would apologize “the same day a Baskin Robbins opens in hell.”
A-G to Supreme Court:
Attorney General to Supreme Court: Levin locked office to undermine my work
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara tells Supreme Court that Justice Minister Levin's order to change office locks violates court rulings and aims to damage her status.
Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi:
Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi: The terrorists ate four meals a day while starving us
Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi recounts the harsh conditions of Hamas captivity: “They ate three or four meals a day, while we survived on a single bowl of pasta.”
Shabbos Kestenbaum:
Shabbos Kestenbaum: Israeli protests misplace anger over hostage crisis
US-based activist says demonstrations demanding Netanyahu resign and hostages’ release misdirect anger at Israel instead of Hamas, harming the cause.
Poll:
Poll: Reservists' party would only receive five Knesset seats
A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats, followed by Bennett with 20. An alliance with Eisenkot could give Bennett 29, while Gantz’s Blue and White falls below threshold.
Report
Report: Hamas planning to move hostages to combat zone to stop Israel
Saudi media reports that Gaza's terror groups are considering moving the living hostages to Gaza City in an effort to stop Israel from conquering the city. Israeli sources dismiss reports as propaganda.
Netanyahu in Ofra
Netanyahu in Ofra: We fulfilled the promise of generations
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the community of Ofra in Binyamin today, marking the 50th anniversary of Ofra's founding.
'Free Palestine' chanted on Mr. Beast stream
The YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson remained silent while partners in his Team Water live stream shouted 'Free Palestine'.
Week before the massacre
Week before the massacre: New footage of the kidnapped Armored Corps soldiers
New footage released today (Sunday) shows armored fighters Omer Neutra, Oz Daniel, and Nimrod Cohen just a week before their abduction on October 7.
'I miss you'
New footage of Matan Zangauker in captivity
The family of hostage Matan Zangauker released new footage seized by the IDF in Gaza, showing him sending love to relatives and urging friends to keep fighting for his release.
Smotrich to Netanyahu:
Smotrich to Netanyahu: Order a charge into Gaza, we'll have victory before winter
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed nationwide protests as a failure, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore pressure and order the IDF to fully defeat Hamas in Gaza.
On the day of the strike
On the day of the strike: Haifa Bar Association hosts family fun day
While thousands of businesses closed today in solidarity with the families of hostages, the Haifa District Bar Association held a 'day of fun' for the families of lawyers.
Watch:
Watch: IDF strikes terrorist cell operating near central Gaza hospital
The IDF struck a Hamas terror cell operating near the Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza, saying the group stored weapons at the compound while exploiting civilians for cover.
Hostage Coordinator, Ben-Gvir clash over prison visit to terrorist Barghouti
PMO Hostages Coordinator Gal Hirsch urged Minister Ben-Gvir to lower rhetoric after his prison confrontation with Marwan Barghouti, warning it could endanger the hostages.
Draft dodgers' last chance
Draft dodgers' last chance: IDF launches 'Starting Over' campaign
For 5 days, draft dodgers and deserters can report to recruitment offices and enlist for full military service—without facing any disciplinary or criminal action.
President Herzog meets family of abducted Nepalese student
After visiting Hostages Square, President Isaac Herzog met the family of abducted Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, urging the international community to help secure his release.
Police
Police: 'Netanyahu didn't know of Urich's activities in Qatargate'
The police filed an appeal with the Lod District Court against Judge Mizrahi's decision to revoke the restrictive conditions on Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Jonathan Urich.
Hostages Square
Hostages Square hosts mock wedding for Israeli hostage and girlfriend
At Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, Ilana Gritzewsky held a symbolic wedding to partner Matan Zangauker, still in Hamas captivity, vowing to fight until his safe return.
Bennett
Bennett: 'Govt. like an autoimmune disease causing Israel to fight itself'
Former PM Naftali Bennett accuses the ruling coalition of placing politics above lies, dividing the nation, and says that 'only replacing' the government can solve the problem.
Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel
Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after Houthis launch missile at Israel
The IDF intercepted a missile launched at Israel from Yemen several hours after the military struck Houthi targets in the country.
'We're just getting started'
'We're just getting started' | Ambassador Huckabee reflects on first 100 days in Israel
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee reflects on his 100 days in the position, which were full of achievements such as Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran and the release of Edan Alexander.
NYC couple refuses to let anti-Israel protest stop their wedding
Couple declares 'nothing can stop love' after overcoming a loud anti-Israel protest that was staged right outside their wedding venue.
'Day of Disruption'
32 arrested for rioting, blocking roads, across the country
Police arrested 32 protesters during nationwide demonstrations led by the Hostages’ Families Forum and anti-government groups, as roadblocks, clashes, and disruptions hit major cities.
Debunked:
COGAT fact-checks British media on malnutrion claims
The IDF has published a rebuttal of claims in British media that a Palestinian woman allowed to leave Gaza for medical treatment had died of malnutrition.
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: 'We will soon launch next stage of Gideon's Chariots'
Chief of Staff says IDF will soon launch next phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, when IDF will continue to deepen attack on Hamas in Gaza City 'until its defeat.'
Crown Heights - New York
Three dead, eight injured in shooting in Crown Heights, New York
New York City police reports that at least three men were killed and eight more people were injured, including three women, in a shooting at a restaurant in Crown Heights, NY.
Force 100 Arrests:
Force 100 Arrests: Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations
Two soldiers from the IDF's Force 100 unit, implicated in the Sde Teiman affair involving alleged abuse of a Hamas detainee, are demanding that the military prosecution publicly refute claims made in a media report about a sexual assault.
Code Black:
Code Black: How haredi protesters foiled arrest of draft evader
Haredi protesters have developed a system for issuing 'emergency alerts' to gather protesters whenever military police attempt to arrest a Yeshiva student.
Arrested Yeshiva student claims abuse in custody
Meir Yona, a student at Yeshiva B’er Yehuda in Jerusalem, was released from military prison on Saturday night after spending the weekend in custody in what he claimed were inhumane conditions.
Politicians respond to protests:
Politicians respond: 'Solidarity for our hostages turned into a political campaign'
Israeli politicians respond to country-wide protests for hostages in Gaza, saying that protesters are turning solidarity for our precious hostages into a political campaign and strengthening Hamas.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: 'International leaders, stop being a bunch of hypocrites'
President Isaac Herzog Hostage Square and met with families. Herzog urged the international community to pressure Hamas and insist on the hostages immediate release.
Four Divisions to Be Mobilized:
IDF Nears Operation to Seize Gaza City: Four Divisions, Massive Evacuations
Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir is set to lead a high-level meeting today (Sunday) at the Southern Command to finalize plans for a major ground operation to take over Gaza City.
