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Netanyahu to Lebanese people:

Netanyahu to Lebanese people: 'Do you remember when Lebanon was the pearl of the region?'

PM publishes message to Lebanese people in call for peace, says Israel has eliminated Nasrallah, his replacement, and his replacement's replacement.

Netanyahu to Lebanese people: 'Do you remember when Lebanon was the pearl of the region?'

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Hezbollah tunnel entering Israeli territory discovered

The tunnel was discovered several months ago and crossed about 10 meters from the area of ​​Marwahin in Lebanon and into Israeli territory near the community of Zar'it.

IDF confirms: Hezbollah tunnel entering Israeli territory discovered

Schools closed in Haifa, other northern cities amid rocket threat

Home Front Command updates guidelines, announces that in Haifa Bay, the communities of Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Yam, and Kiryat Motzkin, the activity scale will be changed from Partial Activity to Limited Activity, meaning educational activities are prohibited.

Schools closed in Haifa, other northern cities amid rocket threat

Israeli-French hostages' families meet with President Macron

The Yahalomi and Kalderon families traveled to France to remind the world that two French citizens remain in Hamas captivity.

Israeli-French hostages' families meet with President Macron

Bennett to Jordan Peterson:

Bennett to Jordan Peterson: 'Iran's terrorism arms, commands, and destroys countries'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joined Jordan Peterson for an interview about the ongoing struggle against terrosim in the Middle East.

Bennett to Jordan Peterson: 'Iran's terrorism arms, commands, and destroys countries'

Biden to Netanyahu after killing of Fuad Shukr: 'Bibi, what the f-?'

President Biden was furious after the elimination of a Hezbollah leader who had a $5 million bounty on his head from the US for his role in killing hundreds of American servicemen.

Biden to Netanyahu after killing of Fuad Shukr: 'Bibi, what the f-?'

Swords of Iron war most covered news story in Israeli history

The GPO reveals that 5,500 foreign journalists came to Israel to cover the war that began when Hamas committed the October 7 massacre,

Swords of Iron war most covered news story in Israeli history

Radwan Force terror tunnel uncovered, hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists killed

The 98th Division, including the Paratroopers Brigade, the Commando Brigade, the 7th Brigade and soldiers from the Yahalom Unit, are conducting limited targeted raids against Hezbollah terrorist strongholds near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon.

Radwan Force terror tunnel uncovered, hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists killed

Bennett:

Bennett: Striking Iran's nuclear facilities, 'If not now, when?'

Former PM says now is the time for Israel to launch military strikes to cripple Iran's nuclear weapons program, saying Israel has the 'pledge, need, ability, and justification' to do so.

Bennett: Striking Iran's nuclear facilities, 'If not now, when?'

IDF destroys rocket launchers used to fire at Haifa

IDF takes aim at Hezbollah terrorists embedded in a school, strikes launcher used to fire massive barrage on Haifa area in northern Israel.

IDF destroys rocket launchers used to fire at Haifa

Interior Minister responds to Breslov hasidim stranded abroad

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel apologizes, says he cannot help Breslov hasidim return home from Uman, notes, 'There was a travel warning.'

Interior Minister responds to Breslov hasidim stranded abroad

New study reveals:

New study reveals: Chance of using anti-anxiety medication rose 317% after start of war

The new study, based on 19 years of medical data, reveals a significant increase in the likelihood of purchasing short-term anti-anxiety medications during periods of heightened national security tensions in Israel.

New study reveals: Chance of using anti-anxiety medication rose 317% after start of war

October 7th:

October 7th: A moving event in a Muslim country

Jewish school in Baku, Azerbaijan, holds moving event honoring the memory of the October 7th massacre victims.

October 7th: A moving event in a Muslim country

IDF gains control of Hezbollah combat compound

Golani Brigade takes operational control of a Hezbollah combat compound in Maroun El Ras, Lebanon, that posed a direct threat to the residents of northern Israel.

IDF gains control of Hezbollah combat compound

'Even a deal'

'Even a deal'| Religious Zionist rabbis call for hostages' release by all means

Several leading rabbis signed a letter to the government in which they called for it to work to bring the hostages home by any means necessary, 'even through a responsible deal.'

'Even a deal'| Religious Zionist rabbis call for hostages' release by all means

Over 100 missiles launched from Lebanon towards Haifa area

Sirens sound in Haifa, Akko, and nearby areas after Hezbollah launches dozens of rockets from Lebanon towards northern Israel; Hezbollah launches over 100 missiles in two consecutive barrages.

Over 100 missiles launched from Lebanon towards Haifa area

Southern District commander:

Southern District commander: 'Officers ran into the fire and saved many civilians'

Deputy Commissioner Amir Cohen spoke with Arutz Sheva about the heroism of the police officers on October 7th, 2023, and the way the officers have been treated since.

Southern District commander: 'Officers ran into the fire and saved many civilians'

Concern among French Jews: 'Macron is playing into Hamas' hands'

CRIF, umbrella organization of French Jews, slams, 'Call to deny Israel weapons does not promote peace, but plays directly into the hands of Hamas and Hezbollah.'

Concern among French Jews: 'Macron is playing into Hamas' hands'

Display of solidarity, hope:

Display of solidarity, hope: Thousands gather for 10/7 memorial in Barneveld, Netherlands

2,000 gathered for a memorial event, organized by Christians for Israel, which saw Dutch Christians standing with Israel and the Jewish people in a moment of deep reflection and hope.

Display of solidarity, hope: Thousands gather for 10/7 memorial in Barneveld, Netherlands

IDF and ISA eliminate three terrorists who participated in 10/7 massacre

During the strike, several terrorists were killed, including Muhammad Rafa’i, a terrorist from Hamas's Gaza Brigade who participated in the deadly massacre in the areas of Kfar Aza and Nahal Oz.

IDF and ISA eliminate three terrorists who participated in 10/7 massacre

Manhattan:

Manhattan: Torah dedication honors victims of October 7th

Over 5,000 people attended the dedication of the Torah scroll which was adorned with a cover inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives on October 7th.

Manhattan: Torah dedication honors victims of October 7th

IDF releases images of Iranian missile fragments

The IDF, in cooperation with other bodies, has removed 27 remnants of the Iranian missiles fired at Israel during last week's attack.

IDF releases images of Iranian missile fragments

First reserve division begins operating in southern Lebanon

The 146th Division has begun limited operational activities against Hezbollah terror targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon.

First reserve division begins operating in southern Lebanon

Gallery

Gallery | Thousands gather in Times Square to mark October 7th anniversary

Thousands gathered in Times Square in New York City to mark the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre and to call for the release of the hostages.

Gallery | Thousands gather in Times Square to mark October 7th anniversary

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

'London Against Hamas' group posts maps of Hamas tunnel system under Gaza throughout the London Underground on October 7 to highlight the plight of the hostages and Hamas' atrocities.

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

CIA Chief:

CIA Chief: 'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

CIA Director Bill Burns warned that while neither side was interested in an all-out war, 'misjudgments' between Israel and Iran could still inadvertently lead to a major escalation.

CIA Chief: 'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

IDF eliminates Hezbollah headquarters commander

Suhail Hussein Husseini who played a crucial role in weapon transfers between Iran and Hezbollah and was responsible for distributing the advanced weaponry among Hezbollah’s units, was killed in a strike on Beirut.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah headquarters commander

'Intifada', 'coward'

'Intifada', 'coward': Home owned by University of Michigan president vandalized

A house in suburban Detroit, owned by the president of the University of Michigan Santa Ono, vandalized with the words “intifada” and “coward”.

'Intifada', 'coward': Home owned by University of Michigan president vandalized

Trump on Oct. 7 anniversary:

Trump on October 7 anniversary: I will not allow another Holocaust of the Jewish people

Republican presidential nominee speaks at Florida event marking the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel: We will NEVER let the horrors of October 7th be repeated here on American soil.

Trump on October 7 anniversary: I will not allow another Holocaust of the Jewish people

Italy:

Italy: Vandals deface mural depicting October 7 survivor

Vandals deface mural in Milan that depicted Vlada Patapov, who fled the Nova festival after the Hamas attack. Italy has seen a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents in the year since the October 7 attack.

Italy: Vandals deface mural depicting October 7 survivor

US officials:

US officials: Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

US officials tell CNN the US is no longer pushing to revive its proposed deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and is instead focused on shaping and limiting Israeli operations in Lebanon and against Iran.

US officials: Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Torah scroll written by families of Oct. 7 victims placed at Western Wall

Torah scroll written by the families of victims of the October 7 massacre and families of fallen soldiers of the Swords of Iron War placed in the Holy Ark of the Western Wall.

Torah scroll written by families of Oct. 7 victims placed at Western Wall

Watch:

Watch: Pro-Israel activist attacked by anti-Israel protesters

Todd Richman, co-founder of Democratic Majority of Israel, attacked and beaten by pro-Hamas protesters in Manhattan as he walks down the street holding an Israeli flag.

Watch: Pro-Israel activist attacked by anti-Israel protesters

Vice President Harris:

Vice President Harris: I will never forget October 7, and the world must never forget

US Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff plant pomegranate tree in memory of October 7 victims: On this solemn day, I will restate my pledge to always ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself.

Vice President Harris: I will never forget October 7, and the world must never forget

Watch:

Watch: 'Gam Ki Elech' in memory and honor of fallen educator

Jewish school students from all over the world sing "Gam Ki Elech" to the melody composed by Yossi Hershkovitz, a beloved Jerusalem high school principal who fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Watch: 'Gam Ki Elech' in memory and honor of fallen educator

Barrage fired from Lebanon, sirens in Gush Dan and Sharon

IDF says five projectiles were launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Residents of central Israel and the Sharon report hearing explosions, likely as a result of interceptions.

Barrage fired from Lebanon, sirens in Gush Dan and Sharon

Thousands of Breslov hasidim unable to return home from Uman

Two days after the conclusion of the holiday and following Sabbath, thousands of Breslov hasidim who traveled to Uman for Rosh Hashanah are still unable to board their flights home.

Thousands of Breslov hasidim unable to return home from Uman

Watch:

Watch: Israel's UN Mission marks one year since October 7 massacre

Israel’s Mission to the UN is holding a memorial event at the UN to mark the anniversary of the October 7th massacre.

Watch: Israel's UN Mission marks one year since October 7 massacre

Watch:

Watch: Watch: Trump visits the Rebbe's Ohel in honor of October 7

Former US President Donald Trump attends an October 7 Commemoration Event in at the gravesite of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Queens, New York.

Watch: Watch: Trump visits the Rebbe's Ohel in honor of October 7

After extended silence:

Sinwar contacts Hamas leadership in Qatar

IDF investigates rumors of the Hamas leader's assassination, Al-Arabiya reports that Sinwar contacted his associates in Qatar.

Sinwar contacts Hamas leadership in Qatar