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IDF preparing to open school year in evacuated regions

The plans and preparations include additional shelters, an upgrade to the early warning sirens, and a garrison of soldiers near every school.

Olmert signed with Arafat's nephew on the 'division of Jerusalem'

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former PA 'Foreign Minister' have formulated a new proposal for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

6000 terrorists infiltrated Israel:

6000 terrorists infiltrated Israel: The real numbers behind the October 7th attack

Newly-revealed numbers show that 6,000 terrorists - including 2,200 Gazan 'civilians' - infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7, and 1,000 more fired on Israel from Gazan territory.

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'We won't let terror in Judea and Samaria rear its head'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jenin, following terror attacks in Gush Etzion. 'We will not let terrorism in Judea and Samaria rear its head, we will go go from city to city, camp to camp to protect the citizens of Israel.'

Hebron under siege:

Hebron under siege: IDF surrounds city, arrests six terror suspects

The IDF began operating in Hebron after thwarting the car bombing in Gush Etzion, arrested 6 wanted individuals, and imposed a blockade on the city.

Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell in battle in Jenin

During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell, two other soldiers were injured.

IDF destroys booby-trapped structure in Gaza

IDF troops located large amounts of weaponry, military equipment, in ongoing operations in central and southern Gaza.

Fighting continues in Tulkarm and Jenin

Israeli security forces continue operations in Nur Shams and Jenin; firearm and large quantity of weapons found in vehicle near Palestinian Authority hospital.

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad's Central Camps Brigade

Muhammad Katrouy, commander of the Islamic Jihad’s Central Camps Brigade, eliminated in joint IDF-ISA strike.

Double attack in Gush Etzion

Double attack: Car explodes at gas station, terrorist rams guard in Carmei Tzur

At least three people injured in double terrorist attack in Gush Etzion, including a car explosion near a gas station and a ramming attack in Carmei Tzur.

Rocket barrage on the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah structure in southern Lebanon, rocket barrage on the Galilee

Sirens sounded throughout northern Israel, warning of the firing of rockets and missiles, after the IDF said it struck a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. At least 40 launches identified from Lebanon.

Report:

Report: Shouting match between Netanyahu and Gallant at Cabinet meeting

Axios reports that PM and Defense Minister got into a shouting match over the issue of IDF presence at Philadelphi corridor.

Egyptian official:

Egyptian official: We won’t agree to Israeli military presence in Philadelphi

After Cabinet votes that IDF will remain on Philadelphi corridor as part of a hostage release deal, Egyptian official clarifies "this is unacceptable".

Egypt:

Egypt: Three Israeli tourists, four Egyptian workers injured in brawl

Three Arab-Israeli tourists and four Egyptian workers injured in brawl which reportedly erupted when hotel staff clashed with tourists who "attempted to obtain services from the hotel without charge."

Ambassador Danon:

Ambassador Danon: The UN doesn't care about our hostages

In interview with Fox News, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN criticizes the UN for ignoring the humanitarian situation of the hostages being held in Gaza.

Paralympic Games:

Paralympic Games: Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins Israel's second gold medal

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon claims gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, finishing the race in 1:20.25 minutes.

Watch:

Watch: IAF strikes ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

IAF strikes a number of ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in the areas of Maryamine and Yaroun in southern Lebanon.

'You're worth gold'

Netanyahu speaks to Asaf Yasur: 'We are very proud of you; you're worth gold'

Netanyahu speaks to Asaf Yasur, who won a Paralympic gold medal: "This is not only your personal achievement, but a national achievement and we are very proud of you. You're worth gold.'

Amit Segal:

Amit Segal: 'The Prime Minister is not telling the whole truth about the Gaza Strip.'

Veteran journalist Amit Segal analyzes what the Prime Minister has said will happen in Gaza - and what he thinks is actually likely to occur.

Hezbollah hints: 'Widescale war frozen until further notice'

Hezbollah claims six missiles hit IAF control base, says attack's success is satisfactory response to elimination of Hezbollah terrorist Fuad Shukr last month.

In Depth:

In depth: What is the Civilian Board of Inquiry for October 7th?

As the government continues to deliberate on the possibility of establishing a board of inquiry for the October 7th massacre, some civilians have taken the task upon themselves.

From car and helmet cams:

From car and helmet cams: Dramatic footage of Hamas leader's elimination in Jenin

Watch dramatic footage from helmet and vehicle cameras, showing the elimination in Jenin of Hamas leader in Jenin Wassem Hazem.

Special farewell ceremony for rescue volunteer before enlistment

The Israel Dog Unit honored the volunteers who spent their last summer before enlistment working to save lives throughout Israel.

Suspected hit-and-run:

Suspected hit-and-run: Charity fund official killed in Bnei Brak traffic accident

Yitzhak Nuriel Harambam, 75, killed after being hit by a truck in Bnei Brak in what is suspected to be a hit-and-run; police investigate.

Haredi police officer:

Haredi police officer: 'You can enlist in the police and remain haredi'

Yedidya Trachtenberg, a haredi who serves in the police, called on other haredim to enlist. 'The police are making a significant effort regarding the integration of haredim into the force.'

Leading rabbi:

Leading rabbi: 'Yeshiva students may study in Israel without worry'

Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, leading rabbi of the Eida Haharedit in Jerusalem, says yeshiva students who come to study Torah in Israel will bring more merits. 'Nothing bad will happen to them.'

Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, eliminated in strike

Israel eliminates terrorist Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, and two additional Hamas terrorists, in counterterrorism operation.

Three terrorists eliminated south of Jenin

Aircraft strikes terror cell during clashes in Jenin; Arab reports claim three dead in strike on vehicle.

Terrorists identified by UAV, eliminated in air strike

IDF strikes launcher from which projectiles were fired toward Israeli territory; dozens of terrorists eliminated in southern and central Gaza.

Builder of Jerusalem

Cherna Moskowitz, builder of Jerusalem, passes away

Cherna Moskowitz, widow of Irving Moskowitz who dedicated her life to settling eastern Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria, passes away.

Israel to US:

Israel to US: Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error

Deputy US envoy to the UN says Israel told the US that an initial review found that shots were fired at World Food Programme vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between IDF units.

CIA deputy director:

CIA deputy director: Plot to attack Taylor Swift shows was intended to kill thousands

CIA Deputy Director David Cohen says the suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna sought to kill “tens of thousands” of fans before the CIA discovered intelligence that disrupted the planning.

Former Trump adviser warns UK against Israel arms embargo

Trump's former national security adviser Robert O’Brien says Britain’s Labour Party risks creating a rift in the UK’s relationship with the US if it moves forward with a ban on arms sales to Israel.

Report:

Report: Blinken told Israeli officials US would support pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah

New York Times reports that US Secretary of State told Israeli officials during his recent visit that Washington will support a pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah, but said Israel should not launch a broader offensive against Hezbollah.

Harris on CNN:

Harris on CNN: I will not change Biden's policy on arming Israel

US Vice President says she will not change President Joe Biden’s policy on supplying weapons to Israel: I'm unwavering in my commitment to Israel’s defense. We have to get a deal done. This war must end.

WSJ poll:

WSJ poll: Harris takes narrow lead against Trump

VP Harris has 48% support to former President Trump's 47% in a head-to-head test of the two candidates.

Harris to anti-Israel heckler:

Harris to anti-Israel heckler: We are working around the clock on hostage deal

US Vice President responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protester who heckled her at rally in Georgia: The president and I are working around the clock, we have got to get a hostage deal done and a ceasefire deal done now.

In southern Rafah:

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy in southern Rafah

IDF destroys vehicle carrying terrorists who attempted to divert a humanitarian aid convoy.

Paralympic Games:

Paralympic Games: Israeli athlete Asaf Yasur wins gold in taekwondo

Israeli athlete Asaf Yasur defeats Turkey's Ali Can Ozcan and clinches Israel's first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games being held in Paris.

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received

The IDF launched its major operation in northern Samaria after it received an alert that terrorists were planning on infiltrating an Israeli community and committing a large-scale attack.