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.
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In Depth:
In Depth: China's Palestinian power play
Why are Hamas and Fatah holding a peace conference in Beijing?
IDF strikes rocket launch site in Gaza
IDF strikes launch site prepared to launch projectiles toward Israeli territory, continues operational activity in Gaza.
Israeli Navy intercepts UAV entering Israeli waters from Lebanon
Israeli Navy Shayetet 3 missile ship, in cooperation with the IAF, successfully intercepts UAV that entered from Lebanese territory into Israel’s economic waters. Watch.
IDF to Gazans: Evacuate part of Khan Yunis humanitarian area
Ahead of military operation, IDF warns Hamas is using part of the Khan Yunis humanitarian area for terror purposes, orders civilians to evacuate to safety.
Pres. Herzog:
Pres. Herzog: Hezbollah murdered children whose only crime was playing soccer
'Hezbollah, armed and funded by Iran, does not distinguish between child or adult, soldier or civilian, Jew or Muslim, Druze or Christian,' Israel's President Isaac Herzog stresses.
Poll:
Poll: After Congress speech, public prefers Netanyahu over others
Channel 12 News poll finds that the majority of the Israeli public believes that Benjamin Netanyahu is the most suitable person for the position of Prime Minister, with Netanyahu prevailing over Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz and Naftali Bennett.
Obama endorses Harris for President
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama release video in which they officially endorse Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid.
Australia, New Zealand, Canada:
Australia, New Zealand, Canada: Israel must listen to the concerns international community
Australia, New Zealand and Canada issue a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asking Israel to respond to the ICJ ruling on its "occupation".
Trump quips:
Trump quips: I have a secret weapon - Sara
Former US President jokes during meeting with Netanyahu that his “secret weapon” in maintaining a good relationship with the Prime Minister is Netanyahu’s wife, Sara.
'Beyond redemption':
'Beyond redemption': Anti-Israel UN rapporteur slammed for comparing Netanyahu to Hitler
Israel slams UN rights expert Francesca Albanese for endorsing social media post comparing Netanyahu to Nazi leader. Albanese responds: Institutional rants and outburst of selective moral outrage will not stop the course of Justice.
IAF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
Over the past day, IDF soldiers identified a number of terrorists entering into a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. The IAF struck the structure in which the terrorists were operating.
Netanyahu meets Trump
Netanyahu meets Trump | Trump: My relationship with Netanyahu was never bad
Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, meet Republican presidential nominee at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Trump: Harris' remarks on Israel were disrespectful, I don’t know how a person who’s Jewish can vote for her.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorist tunnel over one kilometer long destroyed
In the last few days, Northern Brigade forces raided terrorist centers around Beit Hanoun and destroyed a tunnel in Beit Lahia area.
Britain drops challenge to ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
Labour government says it will not follow up on questions over court’s jurisdiction over Netanyahu and Gallant.
President Macron hosts President Herzog at Élysée Palace
President Herzog congratulated Macron on hosting the Olympics and emphasized that the games are an important platform from which to promote the issues of the ongoing war in Gaza.
Israel Dog Unit simulates missing person incident in Samaria
The exercise comes as part of a larger effort to prepare for a range of emergencies anywhere in Israel.
Footage: IDF strike on terror structure in southern Lebanon
IDF strikes terrorists entering Hezbollah military structure in Markaba in southern Lebanon; intercepts projectile crossing into Israel.
Hamas:
Hamas: No security inspections when residents of northern Gaza return home
Egypt insists Israel compromise on demand to control Philadelphi Corridor, Hamas insists Gazans returning to northern Gaza do so without security inspections, Reuters reports.
PM Netanyahu and wife Sara meet representatives of hostages' families
Following address to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stresses: 'We’re committed to bringing everyone back. We’re engaged in very intensive efforts right now, and I hope they succeed.'
Moving:
Moving: Singer Shlomi Shabat sings at wedding of Nova massacre survivors
Singer Shlomi Shabbat promised Ben Binyamin and Gali Segal, survivors of the October 7 massacre at the Nova festival, that he would sing at their wedding. Now, he keeps his promise. Watch.
Watch:
Watch: IDF eliminates seven terror cells responsible for mortar launches
IDF eliminates 100 terrorists in Khan Yunis, strikes 45 terror targets.
Poll: Likud, National Unity, tied for top spot
Current coalition parties gaining strength, new poll shows.
Iraq:
Iraq: Rockets fired at base which houses US forces
Multiple rockets launched at Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase which houses US-led forces, the second time in a week the base has been targeted.
After meeting with Netanyahu
After meeting with Netanyahu | White House: Biden expressed the need to finalize the deal
White House issues statement following Biden’s meeting with Netanyahu: Biden expressed the need to close the remaining gaps and reach a durable end to the war in Gaza.
Poll:
Poll: 5 seats for Smotrich, 11 for Ben Gvir
New poll finds that a new right-wing party led by Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Gideon Sa'ar wins 28 seats.
Khan Yunis recovery op:
Khan Yunis recovery op: The terrorist who was photographed leading forces to the bodies
One of the photos published by the ISA from the operation to recover the bodies of five hostages shows an individual in an IDF uniform and handcuffs.
'Cocaine sharks' found off coast of Brazil
13 sharks test positive for cocaine near Rio de Janeiro with levels 100 times greater than expected for marine animals.
Hassidic leader:
Hassidic leader: 'Soldiers are sacrificing their lives and we go on vacation?'
The Rebbe of the Belz Hasidic court decided not to travel to his vacation home as he usually does due to the war in Gaza.
Mural of Anne Frank wearing keffiyeh displayed in Norway
Street artist depicts Jewish girl murdered during the Holocaust to Gazans in piece accusing Israel of genocide.
2024 Olympics
2024 Olympics: Iran threatening Israeli athletes
An Iranian-backed campaign is attempting to strike fear into Israeli athletes in Paris for the Olympic Games by publishing their personal information among other things.
Former US Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk dead at 73
Indyk served as US Ambassador to Israel twice during the Clinton Administration and as a special envoy for Middle East negotiations under the Obama Administration.
IDF Spokesman Hagari:
IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'Hamas exploited Humanitarian Area to hold hostages captive'
IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed the joint IDF and ISA mission to recover the bodies of five Israelis that were being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Violence during PM's speech:
Kamala Harris condemns 'despicable, unpatriotic' anti-Israel riot during Netanyahu speech
US VP condemns anti-Israel rioters who tore down and burned American flags, chanted and graffitied support for Hamas, in Washington during Netanyahu's speech to Congress.
Tragic incident:
Tragic incident: Staff Sergeant Noam Douek was killed in the southern Gaza Strip
It is suspected that Staff Sergeant Noam Douek was killed and two other soldiers severely injured due to poison fumes emitted by a generator placed in a closed room.
65 ft. underground:
Watch: Bodies of hostages recovered from Gaza tunnel 65 ft. underground
IDF releases footage from operation in which the bodies of 5 hostages were recovered. The bodies were held in an area that had been designated as a humanitarian zone.
Hamas video:
Hamas video: Terrorists plant and detonate explosives on fence of Israeli village
A video published by the al-Qassam Brigades shows terrorists planting and detonating three explosive devices that wounded two Defense Ministry employees on the fence of a town in the Gilboa region.
Strengthening ties:
Strengthening ties: Israeli defense delegation visits India
The delegation met with the Director General of the Indian Ministry of Defense, the Indian Chief of Staff, and the heads of the Indian Army's security arms.
Trump:
Trump: 'Israel should end war, bring back hostages quickly'
Former President says in interview 1 day before his meeting with Netanyahu that he believes Israel should end the war quickly.
IAF Commander:
IAF Commander: 'Strike on Houthis was aimed at entire Middle East'
Israeli Air Force Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar spoke with the heads of the local authorities and said that the IAF is ready for war. 'There will be a knockout punch as lethal as possible.'
