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Hamas missile operative who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated

Ahmed Yasser Alkara took part in the October 7th Massacre in communities in southern Israel and was a significant anti-tank missile operative who carried out attacks on IDF troops during the war.

Hamas missile operative who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated

IDF APC hit by explosive in Jenin

Arab prisoner injured when 'Panther' type armored vehicle runs over explosive planted in street in Jenin.

IDF APC hit by explosive in Jenin

MK Mansour Abbas:

MK Mansour Abbas: ‘Hamas is part of the Palestinian people’

Chairman of The United Arab List (Ra'am) was asked about attitudes to the terrorist organization and if it is considered part of the Palestinian people.

MK Mansour Abbas: ‘Hamas is part of the Palestinian people’

Report:

Report: US softening opposition to Rafah op. following mass evacuation

US government reportedly beginning to change stance on Israeli operation in Rafah after 800,000 civilians evacuated, Israel incorporated humanitarian concerns into plans.

Report: US softening opposition to Rafah op. following mass evacuation

Trump campaign deletes video referencing a 'unified Reich'

A spokeswoman for Trump's campaign says the video, which appeared on Trump's Truth Social account, was not an official campaign video and was posted by a junior staff member.

Trump campaign deletes video referencing a 'unified Reich'

Trump adviser:

Trump adviser: US should sanction top ICC officials

Trump's former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien to Reuters: The US should slap sanctions on ICC officials who seek an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

Trump adviser: US should sanction top ICC officials

US official:

US official: Deal between US and Saudi Arabia is pretty much there

Senior US official says the US and Saudi Arabia have a “near final set” of bilateral agreements in place, but a broader deal with Israel is not close yet.

US official: Deal between US and Saudi Arabia is pretty much there

'We were all duped'

'We were all duped' | Report: Egypt changed terms of Gaza ceasefire deal

Sources tell CNN that Egyptian intelligence quietly changed the terms of ceasefire proposal that Israel had already signed off on, scuttling a hostage release deal.

'We were all duped' | Report: Egypt changed terms of Gaza ceasefire deal

Netanyahu to CNN:

Netanyahu to CNN: Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip

Prime Minister Netanyahu in interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper: The ICC's arrest warrants are beyond outrageous.

Netanyahu to CNN: Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip

US admits:

US admits: Aid sent through new Gaza pier likely doesn't reach Gazans

Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick S. Ryder says it is unlikely that the aid the US has attempted to send into Gaza through the pier it constructed off the Gaza coast actually reached the people it is intended for.

US admits: Aid sent through new Gaza pier likely doesn't reach Gazans

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

Chief of Staff: We're ready for dangerous missions to retrieve hostages bodies

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi visits soldiers in Jabaliya, says military seeks to bring all hostages back alive and to enable burials for those who no longer alive.

Chief of Staff: We're ready for dangerous missions to retrieve hostages bodies

Bennett:

Bennett: ICC starvation accusation an "absolute lie"

Former PM pushes back on ICC Chief Prosecutor's claim Netanyahu and Gallant have a "starvation policy" against the people of Gaza.

Bennett: ICC starvation accusation an "absolute lie"

Nir Barkat:

Nir Barkat: 'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Economy Minister strongly criticizes leaders of his own party in meeting with Druze leaders, accuses them of being "leftists disguised as right-wing."

Nir Barkat: 'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Christian group:

Christians Celebrate Israel’s 76 Independence Day with University Solidarity “Walk-In”

The celebrations culminated in a solidarity “walk-in” at UCLA in partnership with Students Supporting Israel after a UCLA Israel celebration.

Christians Celebrate Israel’s 76 Independence Day with University Solidarity “Walk-In”

Terrorists fire on firefighters fighting Jordan Valley blaze

Wildfire breaks out near military base. Terrorists shoot at the firefighters attempting to combat the fire.

Terrorists fire on firefighters fighting Jordan Valley blaze

Hamas Captivity Survivor:

Hamas captivity survivor tells how she treated her fellow hostages in captivity

Hamas captivity survivor and pediatric nurse Nili Margalit shares a harrowing tale of resilience and treating her fellow hostages in Hamas captivity.

Hamas captivity survivor tells how she treated her fellow hostages in captivity

Germany:

Germany 'respects ICC independence, but rejects Israel-Hamas equivalence'

German government reacts to ICC prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Hamas and Israeli leader, praises the former while questioning the latter.

Germany 'respects ICC independence, but rejects Israel-Hamas equivalence'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: ICC arrest warrants a hit job to demonize Israel

PM tells ABC News ICC prosecutor's claim Israel using starvation as a weapon of war is absurd given the amount of water and aid trucks Israel has supplied or allowed into Gaza.

Netanyahu: ICC arrest warrants a hit job to demonize Israel

National Security Ministry:

'Discriminatory screenshots were faked'

The National Security Ministry claims that screenshots indicating a handgun license was denied because the applicant was Ethiopian were faked.

'Discriminatory screenshots were faked'

Drama in the skies

Bangkok : One dead, three injured, after plane hits turbulence

Singapore Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Bangkok after multiple casualties due to air turbulence.

Bangkok : One dead, three injured, after plane hits turbulence

Rockets and launchers discovered in Jabaliya mosque

IDF destroys missiles and rocket launchers in a mosque as forces continue demolishing terror infrastructure in Jabaliya.

Rockets and launchers discovered in Jabaliya mosque

'Hangman of Tehran': Iran's Pres. Raisi laid to rest

Funeral procession of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi takes place in Tabriz, Iran. Watch live.

'Hangman of Tehran': Iran's Pres. Raisi laid to rest

No shame:

Hotel security officer stole money from evacuees

At a hotel hosting evacuees, police arrest security employee suspected of stealing tens of thousands of shekels from families evacuated due to the ongoing war.

Hotel security officer stole money from evacuees

Defense Minister:

'ICC equivalency is despicable'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responded today to the request by the ICC prosecutor to issue an arrest warrant against him and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

'ICC equivalency is despicable'

Lag Ba'omer in Meron: Three bonfires with 10 people each

If police and security forces approve the new plan for Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron, a total of thirty people will be allowed at the site, and no crowds.

Lag Ba'omer in Meron: Three bonfires with 10 people each

Syrian President's wife diagnosed with leukemia

Asma al-Assad, wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has leukemia and will need to step away from public engagements.

Syrian President's wife diagnosed with leukemia

Twins born to parents who lost two children in fire

Devora and Reuven Ginzburg, who lost two of their children in a 2018 house fire, welcome boy-and-girl twins.

Twins born to parents who lost two children in fire

Bird's eye view:

Dramatic footage from Tulkarem: Terrorist cell eliminated by explosive drone

Rare footage of IDF soldiers in Tulkarem shows terrorists located by one drone and eliminated with explosives dropped from another.

Dramatic footage from Tulkarem: Terrorist cell eliminated by explosive drone

IDF closes ILS 2.8B weapons deal with Elbit

The Defense Ministry has placed an order for ILS 2.8B with Elbit Systems in an attempt to support Israeli manufacturing.

IDF closes ILS 2.8B weapons deal with Elbit

Pres. Herzog:

Pres. Herzog: Saudi normalization would be a 'victory over the empire of evil'

Israel's business sector 'currently threatened by our enemies, who are trying to isolate us in order to harm us,' Israel's President Isaac Herzog warns at economic conference.

Pres. Herzog: Saudi normalization would be a 'victory over the empire of evil'

Dodging responsibility:

Unit 8200 officers promoted despite Oct. 7 failure

The Unit 8200 commander decided to promote and honor two unit officers who commanded units that failed in their mission to provide an advance warning of the Hamas invasion.

Unit 8200 officers promoted despite Oct. 7 failure

Honenu:

Honenu: Only haredim charged with illegal assembly

Data revealed in a recent Knesset meeting shows that for all of 2022 and 2023, only haredim were ever charged with illegal assembly during protests.

Honenu: Only haredim charged with illegal assembly

Report: US not expected to oppose Rafah operation

US not opposed to limited Rafah operation projected to cost less in civilian casualties; talks on ceasefire-prisoner swap deal likely to resume soon.

Report: US not expected to oppose Rafah operation

US, Canadian student leaders to hear testimonies about Oct. 7

Pro-Israel student leaders arrive in Israel for 'Take Action for Israel' mission amidst university campus unrest.

US, Canadian student leaders to hear testimonies about Oct. 7

Former MLB star honored for standing up against antisemitism

Former MLB star Kevin Youkilis honored for his advocacy for standing up against antisemitism at a time when it is surging across the US.

Former MLB star honored for standing up against antisemitism

House Democratic Leader:

House Democratic Leader: ICC decision is shameful and unserious

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes ICC Chief Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders: America’s commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.

House Democratic Leader: ICC decision is shameful and unserious

Watch:

Watch: Abbas’ advisor threatens Israel with more massacres

PA chairman's advisor Mahmoud Al-Habbash warns that "October 7 can repeat itself 100 times".

Watch: Abbas’ advisor threatens Israel with more massacres

Ambassador Erdan:

Ambassador Erdan: ICC move is a blood libel, a witch-hunt driven by pure Jew-hatred

Israel's Ambassador to the UN blasts the request of the ICC Chief Prosecutor to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant: An act of outrageous absurdity and moral bankruptcy.

Ambassador Erdan: ICC move is a blood libel, a witch-hunt driven by pure Jew-hatred

IDF assesses:

IDF assesses: The war will continue until 2026

The IDF already controls about half of the Philadelphi axis and close to a million Gazans have evacuated from Rafah towards the north.

IDF assesses: The war will continue until 2026

Soldiers spray messages to Gantz, Gallant on Gaza buildings

Graffiti photographed in Gaza shows that IDF soldiers are losing patience with the behavior of War Cabinet ministers.

Soldiers spray messages to Gantz, Gallant on Gaza buildings