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New York:

New York: Anti-Israel protesters block traffic on Manhattan Bridge

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters take over Manhattan Bridge. Police take some of them, as well as journalists on hand, into custody.

New York: Anti-Israel protesters block traffic on Manhattan Bridge

Bereaved parents:

Bereaved parents: Government must finish what it started

A protest encampment near the Prime Minister's office is calling for the government to reject any and all attempts to reach a ceasefire agreement.

Bereaved parents: Government must finish what it started

Live updates:

Live updates: UAVs from Lebanon explode in northern Israel

IDF says targeted strikes begin as War Cabinet unanimously votes to proceed with Rafah operation, Arabic sources say infantry, tanks crossed border.

Live updates: UAVs from Lebanon explode in northern Israel

Relatives of hostages arrested in Tel Aviv protests

Violent confrontations broke out this evening in Tel Aviv between protesters and the police. A water cannon was used. Three protesters were arrested, among them relatives of hostages.

Relatives of hostages arrested in Tel Aviv protests

Gershon Elinson, Gush Etzion's legendary photographer, dies at 75

Gershon Elinson, one of the founders of the Jewish settlement in Hebron and a legendary photographer who photographed settlements in Judea and Samaria for over 45 years, passes away.

Gershon Elinson, Gush Etzion's legendary photographer, dies at 75

Is the US withholding information from Israel?

US offering Israel intelligence in exchange for end to Rafah operation, report says.

Is the US withholding information from Israel?

Sweden:

Sweden: Greta Thunberg arrested protesting Eurovision

Police in Malmo, Sweden, arrest Greta Thunberg as she protests near the Eurovision alongside pro-Hamas activists.

Sweden: Greta Thunberg arrested protesting Eurovision

UNRWA fire likely caused by children, investigation finds

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini claimed that the fire caused 'extensive damage,' police say it was set by children below age of criminal liability.

UNRWA fire likely caused by children, investigation finds

Contestant who criticized Israel booted from Eurovision

Dutch singer Joost Klein has been removed from the finals hours before his scheduled performance following complaints from the production staff.

Contestant who criticized Israel booted from Eurovision

IDF spokesman: One of Hamas' rockets hit a playground

'We are the IDF. Our purpose is to preserve the State of Israel, to protect its independence, and to stop its enemies from disrupting everyday life for Israel's citizens and residents,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

IDF spokesman: One of Hamas' rockets hit a playground

Foreign Ministry:

Foreign Ministry: South Africa continues to be Hamas's legal arm

A statement by Israel's Foreign Ministry denounced the South African appeal against Israel's conduct since the last hearing in the Hague, claiming that the country was once again serving Hamas's ends.

Foreign Ministry: South Africa continues to be Hamas's legal arm

Memorial beam lights up Defense Ministry building

Helipad on Defense Ministry rooftop to be lit up with Israeli flags and the word 'Yizkor,' massive memorial candle to be projected onto the structure, along with the number of Israel's fallen.

Memorial beam lights up Defense Ministry building

This is where Yahya Sinwar is hiding

Recent intelligence estimates point to location which Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar left about a month ago, The New York Times reports.

This is where Yahya Sinwar is hiding

Watch:

Watch: IDF eliminates terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre

Locating weapons and destroying terror infrastructure, and eliminating terrorists: Footage from the Nahal Brigade's battle in the Zeitoun area.

Watch: IDF eliminates terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre

Following Hamas attempts to reorganize:

Following Hamas attempts to reorganize: IDF evacuates civilians from Jabaliya

IDF urges civilian population of Jabaliya and surrounding areas to temporarily evacuate to shelters in western Gaza City.

Following Hamas attempts to reorganize: IDF evacuates civilians from Jabaliya

In Rafah and in Zeitoun:

In Rafah and in Zeitoun: IDF operations in Gaza continue

IDF troops located weaponry inside a clinic in Zeitoun; continue to operate in specific areas of eastern Rafah.

In Rafah and in Zeitoun: IDF operations in Gaza continue

Staff Sergeant Ariel Tsym fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ariel Tsym, 20 years old from Modi'in, fell in battle in Gaza.

Staff Sergeant Ariel Tsym fell in battle in Gaza

House Democrats:

House Democrats: We cannot undermine our ally Israel

26 Democratic members of Congress urge White House to deliver security aid to Israel, after the Biden administration cancelled a shipment over Rafah operation.

House Democrats: We cannot undermine our ally Israel

Hamas:

Hamas: We'll re-examine our negotiation strategy

Hamas blames Israel for collapse of talks on a ceasefire and a hostage release deal, says it will hold consultations with other factions and “re-examine” its negotiation strategy.

Hamas: We'll re-examine our negotiation strategy

Biden administration:

Biden administration: Israel may have used US weapons illegally in Gaza

New State Department report says it is “reasonable to assess” that US weapons have been used by Israeli forces in Gaza in ways that are “inconsistent” with international humanitarian law.

Biden administration: Israel may have used US weapons illegally in Gaza

Citing geopolitical risks

Citing geopolitical risks, Moody's reaffirms Israel credit rating

International credit rating agency Moody's reaffirms Israel's credit rating at level A2, with a negative outlook, warns of possible conflict between Israel and Iranian proxies.

Citing geopolitical risks, Moody's reaffirms Israel credit rating

In Rafah:

IDF destroys launch posts in Rafah used to fire toward Be'er Sheva

IDF locates and destroys two launch posts in the Rafah area, from which rockets were fired towards Be’er Sheva.

IDF destroys launch posts in Rafah used to fire toward Be'er Sheva

'Childish and infantile'

Bennett asked about Ben Gvir on CNN: Childish and infantile

Former Prime Minister asked about Ben Gvir's post in which he wrote "Hamas ❤️ Biden", and replies: "I’m not going to defend every stupid thing that any minister says."

Bennett asked about Ben Gvir on CNN: Childish and infantile

Watch:

Watch: IAF jets dismantle Hezbollah military structures in Lebanon

IDF completes series of strikes on terror targets in southern Lebanon following rocket barrage on northern Israel.

Watch: IAF jets dismantle Hezbollah military structures in Lebanon

Barrages in north and south:

Barrages in the north and the south: At least 14 rockets fired towards Be'er Sheva

For the first time in several months, sirens sounded in the city of Be’er Sheva. One woman lightly injured. Rockets also fired towards Kiryat Shmona in the north.

Barrages in the north and the south: At least 14 rockets fired towards Be'er Sheva

In protest of resolution

In protest of resolution: Erdan shreds copy of UN Charter using a paper shredder

According to the Israeli Ambassador to the UN, the resolution granting the PA powers and rights of a UN member state violates the UN Charter.

In protest of resolution: Erdan shreds copy of UN Charter using a paper shredder

UN votes to grant PA the powers and rights of a UN member state

Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan strongly criticized the proposal: 'With this new precedent, we may see here representatives of ISIS or Boko Haram that will sit among us.'

UN votes to grant PA the powers and rights of a UN member state

Cabinet approves:

Cabinet approves: Israel to expand Rafah operation

A new report claims that the Cabinet has approved additional IDF operations in Rafah, without violating the boundaries set by the Biden administration.

Cabinet approves: Israel to expand Rafah operation

100 hours:

Israel Dog exercise with the IAF in the Negev

Pilots and dog handlers took part in a challenging simulation in the heat and harsh terrain of southern Israel as both sides honed critical operational skills.

Israel Dog exercise with the IAF in the Negev

Four soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

The soldiers are SGT Itay Livny, 19, from Ramat Hasharon, SGT Yosef Dassa, 19, from Kiryat Biyalik, SGT Ermiyas Mekuriyaw, 19, from Be'er Sheva, and SGT Daniel Levy, 19, from Kiryat Motzkin.

Four soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Watch:

Watch: Nahal soldiers operate in Zeitoun, Givati in eastern Rafah

As part of the operation, the soldiers carried out a targeted raid on a school where weapons, AK-47s, and ammunition were located inside the classrooms.

Watch: Nahal soldiers operate in Zeitoun, Givati in eastern Rafah

Oct. 7th

Oct. 7th | 'We shouted that we were police and evacuated the residents'

Shani Peretz and her colleagues fought against the terrorist cells in the Re'im sector. 'We drove south with guns drawn out the window. We saw bodies lying on the floor.'

Oct. 7th | 'We shouted that we were police and evacuated the residents'

Save the Date:

Save the Date: NYC Jerusalem Conference to salute the defenders of Israel

The third annual Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City will focus on all those who have fought for Israel since the October 7th massacre in a constantly growing number of battlefields.

Save the Date: NYC Jerusalem Conference to salute the defenders of Israel

IDF strikes two terrorsts outside military structure in Lebanon

Two armed Hezbollah terrorists were identified adjacent to a military structure in the area of Yaroun, in southern Lebanon. Shortly afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the terrorists.

IDF strikes two terrorsts outside military structure in Lebanon

Former Minister:

Former Minister: Bennett wanted to eliminate Sinwar, Chief of Staff stopped it

Former Minister Haim Ramon says after the deadly axe attack in Elad 2 years ago, then-PM Naftali Bennett wanted to assassinate Hamas leader responsible for October 7. but then-Chief of Staff Kochavi stopped it.

Former Minister: Bennett wanted to eliminate Sinwar, Chief of Staff stopped it

Watch:

Watch: Reserve soldiers train for ground combat in north

Infantry, armored and engineering forces alongside logistics and communication support personnel, practiced operational cooperation in rugged and complex terrains using camouflage and combat techniques.

Watch: Reserve soldiers train for ground combat in north

Watch:

Watch: Anti-Israel protester jumps on bulldozer, then into canal

An anti-Israel protester in Amsterdam attempted to stop a bulldozer from destroying a barricade built by fellow anti-Israel activists by repeatedly jumping on the vehicle, and leaped into canal to escape arrest.

Watch: Anti-Israel protester jumps on bulldozer, then into canal

Bennett responds to Biden:

Bennett responds to Biden: 'If Hamas given immunity, all jihadists will use human shields'

Former PM Naftali Bennett responds on CNN to President Biden's threat to halt weapons shipments over Rafah op. 'Profound mistake. Is Israel using bombs to target civilians, absolutely not.'

Bennett responds to Biden: 'If Hamas given immunity, all jihadists will use human shields'

Worshipers find explosive planted at Joshua's Altar

Explosive device with large charge discovered between stones of 3,000-year-old archaeological site, intended to be used on Jewish visitors.

Worshipers find explosive planted at Joshua's Altar

Report:

Report: This is the Hamas demand Israel rejected

Officials with knowledge of the Cairo hostage talks reveal Hamas demand for potential ceasefire as terror group refuses to commit to releasing 33 living hostages.

Report: This is the Hamas demand Israel rejected