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Since the beginning of the ground operation in southern Lebanon, the IDF has confiscated over 85,000 weapons, missiles, and military items, including rocket launchers, anti-tank missiles, RPGs, rifles, explosives, munitions, anti-aircraft missiles, observation devices, and military vehicles.
A UAV launched by the Houthi terrorist rebels in Yemen set off sirens on Wednesday evening in the Ashkelon area. The aircraft crashed in an open area and no one was injured.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke at the 189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony and praised the IAF's accomplishments during the war.
Israel's Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef noted that while he does not know all the details of the negotiations, he is sure that Israel must release terrorists, even those who murdered Jews, in exchange for the hostages.
The police have decided to evacuate a Hanukkah candle-lighting event held by family members of hostages across from the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv due to a fear of a security incident.
Thomas Hand, the father of Emily Hand, who was nine years old when she was kidnapped during the October 7 massacre and spent 50 days as a hostage in Gaza, said that he would "hesiate" to return to Ireland given the country's moves against Israel in the war against the Hamas terrorist organization.
Tzohar, in collaboration with the Atid Le'Otef Movement, composed a special prayer dedicated to the People of Israel, the hostages and their families, IDF soldiers, and all those who have been affected by the war.
'Serious negotiations for ceasefire deal are ongoing, Hamas has shown responsibility and flexibility,' terror group claims in statement.
After second consecutive day of early-morning Houthi missile launch, MK Avigdor Liberman urges: 'We need to deal the Houthis and Iran a crushing blow - now!'
'Israel must change its aggressive approach in Yemen and focus on steps that will undermine the Houthis' status in the region,' Arab affairs commentator recommends.
97-year-old Holocaust survivor, Yosef Winner, who lost his grandson Yahav Winner, his granddaughter Hadar Berdichesky and her husband Itay, on October 7, passes away.
Hamas ignoring pressure from mediators, leader Mohammed Sinwar refusing to compromise, sources say.
Elazar in Gush Etzion has suffered heavy losses since the outbreak of the war: 8 residents were murdered or fell since October 7.
Saudi Arabia executed 330 individuals this year, marking the highest annual total in decades, according to tally published by Reuters.
Rachel Bendayan, a Canadian Member of Parliament representing the district of Outremont in Montreal, makes history after being named Canada’s new Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety in cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Trudeau.
Sirens activated in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea, following a launch from Yemen. IDF confirms one rocket was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. Debris from interception falls in Be'er Ya'akov, no injuries reported.
In light of Iran's support for the Assad regime over the years, the rebels in Syria are demanding compensation of hundreds of billions of dollars from Iran.
Prime Minister's Office announces that the Israeli negotiation team, which had been in Qatar over the past week, will return to Israel for consultations.
IDF says the strike was conducted with the direction of IDF and Shin Bet intelligence. Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians.
"David" APC hit by an explosive device during a counterterrorism operation in the area of Tulkarm, lightly injuring the Commander of the Menashe Regional Brigade, Col. Ayub Kayouf.
Otzma Yehudit accuses Smotrich of blocking the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels to the police, votes against budget laws in the Knesset.
A grandfather urges the media to promote unity and understanding in the wake of his grandson's death.
Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, says "The new ambulances are a critical addition to strengthening preparedness and enhancing security in the region."
Investigation finds that Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and MSG Ori Danino were murdered on August 29, their bodies were discovered on August 31.
Investigation determines cause of siren activating 10 minutes late when 16 people were injured in a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Jaffa on Saturday morning.
Dozens of haredi protesters are blocking Jabotinsky Street in Bnei Brak in protest against draft notices sent to young haredi men.
Clinton was treated for the flu after being admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital with a fever.
Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to release nearly complete recordings from the night of October 7th to the families of soldiers killed in the massacre.
IDF and ISA forces conducted and completed a limited operation against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in the area of the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.
Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of the post-Assad Syria, announces that he reached an agreement with the leaders of the various rebel groups to consolidate their forces under the new Defense Ministry.
IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari apologized for his criticism of the 'Feldstein Law', admitting he overstepped his boundaries.
British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis criticizes London police for failing to ensure that a Saturday protest planned for next month will not target local synagogues.
Airline announces no flights can take off for multiple hours on the day before major holiday due to unspecified "technical problem."
A young man in Jerusalem was attacked by three individuals for asking them to clear a blocked road.
IDF, US Cyber Command, hold joint exercise, preventing dozens of cyberattacks and targeting enemy systems.
First sergeant Netanel Pessach was laid to rest today in Gush Etzion after being killed in action in Gaza yesterday.
'Report issued on Gaza by FEWS NET relies on data that is outdated and inaccurate; at a time when inaccurate information is causing confusion and accusations, it is irresponsible to issue a report like this,' US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew says.
The event, co-hosted by Israel’s Ministry of Transportation and the IDF streamlined the license conversion for some 900 Lone Soldiers and National Service Volunteers in just one day - under one roof.
Yariv Levin has decided to prevent judges from taking on teaching roles.
Knesset to vote on new bill allowing new mothers to receive maternity pay in one lump sum or three equal installments.
