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VP Harris' Security Adviser:

VP Harris' Security Adviser: Her support for Israel's security is ironclad

Vice President Kamala Harris' national security adviser, Phil Gordon, says she has been briefed and is closely monitoring the rocket attack in Majdal Shams.

VP Harris' Security Adviser: Her support for Israel's security is ironclad

British PM to Herzog:

British PM to Herzog: Immediate steps need to be taken towards ceasefire in Gaza

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets President Isaac Herzog in Paris: There is no moral equivalence between Israel, a democratic state, and Hamas, a terrorist organization.

British PM to Herzog: Immediate steps need to be taken towards ceasefire in Gaza

More than 24 hours later:

More than 24 hours later: 12th victim of Majdal Shams attack identified

Remains of 11-year-old Jifara Ibrahim, who was murdered in the Majdal Shams massacre, identified after 24 hours of intense work.

More than 24 hours later: 12th victim of Majdal Shams attack identified

MK Bismuth: 'Slam Hezbollah with a heavy blow'

MK Boaz Bismut commented on Sunday evening on Hezbollah's murderous attack on Majdal Shams and made it clear that Israel must respond with a heavy blow.

MK Bismuth: 'Slam Hezbollah with a heavy blow'

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'We must retaliate, we can tear Lebanon apart'

National Unity Chairman MK Benny Gantz called on Israel to strike Lebanon in response to the massacre in Majdal Shams but to first of formulate a strategic plan.

Benny Gantz: 'We must retaliate, we can tear Lebanon apart'

Will Canadian courts permit kosher slaughtering?

Jewish organizations in Canada petition against new slaughter regulations that encourage the initial use of a shocker, which is prohibited by Jewish Law. An Ottawa judge issued an interim order.

Will Canadian courts permit kosher slaughtering?

US officials estimate:

US officials estimate: 'Israeli retaliation will be significant, but won't cause war'

The US administration is working to prevent an all-out war as a result of Israel's retaliation to Hezbollah's attack which left 12 children dead.

US officials estimate: 'Israeli retaliation will be significant, but won't cause war'

Liora Argamani's medication given to sick haredi boy

After Liora Argamani passed away, her family gave her expensive medicines to Yisrael Sheinberg from Beitar Ilit, who is suffering from a malignant brain tumor.

Liora Argamani's medication given to sick haredi boy

Serious failure:

Serious failure: Lod resident disguised as soldier broke into IDF base and stole a weapon

Investigations show that the suspect's motive is unclear and he is maintaining his right to remain silent. His arrest was extended by four days.

Serious failure: Lod resident disguised as soldier broke into IDF base and stole a weapon

Infuriating:

Infuriating: Hezbollah-affiliated network broadcasts from scene of Majdal Shams attack

A reporter from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen stood at the site in Majdal Shams where 12 children were massacred by a Hezbollah rocket and claimed that Israel was responsible.

Infuriating: Hezbollah-affiliated network broadcasts from scene of Majdal Shams attack

Report:

Report: Hamas sent videos of hostages undergoing torture to Min. Ben-Gvir

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denied reports that the terrorist organization sent him videos showing the torture of Israeli hostages with demands to improve the conditions of jailed terrorists.

Report: Hamas sent videos of hostages undergoing torture to Min. Ben-Gvir

7-year-old Amina, critically wounded in Iranian attack, released from hospital

7-year-old Amina al-Hassouni who was critically wounded in the Iranian attack on Israel about four months ago, was today released from Soroka for rehabilitation.

7-year-old Amina, critically wounded in Iranian attack, released from hospital

'From a child to a hero of Israel'

'From a child to a hero of Israel' | SSgt Yonatan Aharon Greenblatt is laid to rest

Staff Sergeant Greenblatt was declared dead overnight, a week after being severely wounded by an anti-tank weapon in a battle in Rafah.

'From a child to a hero of Israel' | SSgt Yonatan Aharon Greenblatt is laid to rest

860 Israeli civilians, including 53 minors, murdered since war began

Of the 860 Israeli civilians murdered since the war began 821 of them were from southern Israel, 27 were between the ages of 14 and 18.

860 Israeli civilians, including  53 minors, murdered since war began

'Their Jewish doll'

'Their Jewish doll' | Male Oct. 7th victim recounts brutal rape by Hamas terrorists

D., who survived the massacre at the Nova Music Festival, told the Daily Mail about how a gang of Hamas terrorists sexually assaulted him. 'I felt such shame, like something in me was damaged.'

'Their Jewish doll' | Male Oct. 7th victim recounts brutal rape by Hamas terrorists

University of Haifa's unusual announcement

University of Haifa announced that all employees who work above 5th floor in the Eshkol tower will work from home, and explained why .

University of Haifa's unusual announcement

In response to massacre

In response to massacre | IDF approves plan for the northern region

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi approved plans for the northern region in response to the attack in Majdal Shams. Minister Gallant clarified: 'Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for its actions.'

In response to massacre | IDF approves plan for the northern region

Norway tells citizens to leave Lebanon after Majdal Shams massacre

Norwegian Foreign Ministry advises all citizens in Lebanon to leave after Hezbollah murders 12 children at Israeli soccer field, fearing further escalation.

Norway tells citizens to leave Lebanon after Majdal Shams massacre

IDF Spokesman apologizes for remarks on Majdal Shams massacre

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari apologizes for saying 'no one thought' Hezbollah would fire a rocket at a soccer where children were playing.

IDF Spokesman apologizes for remarks on Majdal Shams massacre

Freed hostage decribes abuse in captivity: 'They hurt me deliberately'

Maya Regev says that while she was treated for a gunshot wound to her leg in Gaza after being shot and kidnapeed from the Nova music festival, those treating her deliberately hurt her.

Freed hostage decribes abuse in captivity: 'They hurt me deliberately'

IDF:

IDF: Majdal Shams rocket not intercepted due to terrain

The IDF conducted an initial investigation into the reason why the deadly rocket that struck northern Israel over Shabbat was not intercepted.

IDF: Majdal Shams rocket not intercepted due to terrain

Ex-NBA player Eddie Curry 'adopts' Kfir Bibas

Eddie Curry, who played for the Knicks and won an NBA championship with the Heat campaigns for release of youngest hostage kidnapped on October 7.

Ex-NBA player Eddie Curry 'adopts' Kfir Bibas

The very last minute for a diplomatic solution

The rocket strike on Majdal Shams could be the catalyst for the Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon, but it does not have to be.

The very last minute for a diplomatic solution

Watch:

Watch: Whale shark encountered off coast of Eilat

The largest fish on Earth visited the Israeli coast at the Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve.

Watch: Whale shark encountered off coast of Eilat

Gallant:

Gallant: 'Hezbollah is responsible and will pay'

The Defense Minister visited the site of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams this morning and met with members of the community.

Gallant: 'Hezbollah is responsible and will pay'

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'We will fight Hezbollah fiercely and determinedly'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited the scene of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams and promised Israel would respond to the attack.

Chief of Staff: 'We will fight Hezbollah fiercely and determinedly'

These are the children killed in Hezbollah rocket strike on soccer field

Majdal Shams names 11 of the 12 children and teens who were murdered in a Hezbollah rocket attack yesterday.

These are the children killed in Hezbollah rocket strike on soccer field

Hezbollah rocket attack

Trump blames 'weakness' of Biden and Harris for the Hezbollah rocket attack

Former President says attack in which 12 Druze children were murdered would never have happened if he was President.

Trump blames 'weakness' of Biden and Harris for the Hezbollah rocket attack

EU foreign policy chief:

EU foreign policy chief: We need an independent investigation into Majdal Shams attack

In statement which mentions neither Israel nor Hezbollah, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemns rocket attack on Majdal Shams as a "bloodbath", calls an independent probe.

EU foreign policy chief: We need an independent investigation into Majdal Shams attack

After massacre in Majdal Shams:

UN calls for 'maximum restraint' between Israel and Lebanon after massacre

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander deplore the death of 12 people in Majdal Shams rocket attack, but also call on both sides to "stop the ongoing intensified exchanges of fire".

UN calls for 'maximum restraint' between Israel and Lebanon after massacre

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: IDF soldier Yonatan Aharon Greenblatt died of his wounds

Yoni Greenblatt, IDF soldier wounded by antitank missile in Gaza last week, dies of his wounds.

IDF confirms: IDF soldier Yonatan Aharon Greenblatt died of his wounds

Ambassador Herzog:

Ambassador Herzog: Rocket attack on Majdal Shams will not go unanswered

Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, condemns rocket attack on Majdal Shams, in which 12 people were killed: Hezbollah has been firing at Israel incessantly since October 8, and now crossed yet another line.

Ambassador Herzog: Rocket attack on Majdal Shams will not go unanswered

Paris Olympics:

Paris Olympics: Iraq's request to remove Israeli flag denied

Head of Iraq’s delegation says Olympic chiefs rejected their request not to display Israel’s flag next to Iraq’s, explaining that flags of all participating countries are displayed in alphabetical order.

Paris Olympics: Iraq's request to remove Israeli flag denied

'Our hearts are broken'

PM Netanyahu promises: 'We will not be silent following strike on soccer field'

'Citizens of Israel, just like you, I was horrified. I was horrified to see the terrible pictures following Hezbollah's murderous attack on Majdal Shams, we will not let this pass in silence,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

PM Netanyahu promises: 'We will not be silent following strike on soccer field'

PM Netanyahu: Israel will not overlook this murderous attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif following rocket attack on Majdal Shams soccer field, promises, 'Israel will not overlook this murderous attack.'

PM Netanyahu: Israel will not overlook this murderous attack

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: 'Hezbollah murdered ten children in this brutal attack'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari rejects Hezbollah's denial of responsibility, says IDF has proof Hezbollah fired the rocket which hit Majdal Shams soccer field. 'We are preparing a response.'

IDF spokesman: 'Hezbollah murdered ten children in this brutal attack'

IDF commander:

IDF commander: 'This is where we found our murdered brothers and sisters'

Commanding Officer of IDF's 98th Division speaks from inside the tunnel from which the hostages were rescued, beneath the area previously designated as the humanitarian area. 'We will do all it takes to bring down Hamas, and all it takes to bring back our fellow people, from wherever they are.'

IDF commander: 'This is where we found our murdered brothers and sisters'

IDF takes out Hamas command center embedded in Gaza school

Hamas sets up command center, weapons storage, inside Khadija School in central Gaza; IDF eliminates the terrorists, neutralizes the command center.

IDF takes out Hamas command center embedded in Gaza school

In Depth:

In Depth: China's Palestinian power play

Why are Hamas and Fatah holding a peace conference in Beijing?

In Depth: China's Palestinian power play

IDF strikes rocket launch site in Gaza

IDF strikes launch site prepared to launch projectiles toward Israeli territory, continues operational activity in Gaza.

IDF strikes rocket launch site in Gaza