IDF declares Egypt crossing a closed military zone
Following protests against Gaza aid, IDF's Southern Command chief declares Nitzana Border Crossing a closed military zone.
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IDF reducing presence on Lebanon border
The IDF claims that soldiers are not being withdrawn from the region, only from civilian infrastructure within affected towns.
Judge disqualifies Elon Musk's $56B Tesla salary
A 29-page verdict declared that the Tesla board had not acted independently when determining Musk's compensation.
Khan Yunis: IDF forces take aim at Islamic Jihad
During operations in Khan Yunis, IDF forces locate explosive devices, conduct targeted raid on weapons production facility, and eliminate dozens of terrorists.
COGAT official:
COGAT official: 'UNRWA is a problem, doesn't offer solutions'
In talks with US government, military, officials, Israel's COGAT stresses need to find alternative organizations to manage UNRWA's activities. 'There are alternatives already, and they should be used.'
Gaza Resident:
'Sinwar is eating meat, we're eating lead'
Residents of Gaza fleeing the war paused to denounce their leaders to IDF troops.
Report:
Report: Israel agrees to six-week ceasefire in exchange for all hostages
Israel has signaled its agreement to a plan that would see all civilian hostages released in exchange for a two-month lull in the fighting in Gaza.
Zelenskyy denies plans to fire head of army
The Ukrainian President says he has not moved to dismiss the head of his army despite growing tensions between the two.
Aerial strike:
Terror cell moving towards IDF forces eliminated in aerial strike
IDF troops operate in the northern and central Gaza Strip, conduct raids on terrorist infrastructure, and eliminate dozens of terrorists in the Gaza Strip.
New footage reveals:
New footage reveals additional details on terrorist elimination in Jenin hospital
Al Jazeera publishes new footage of operation which saw three Hamas terrorists eliminated in a Jenin hospital.
Report: Israel transferred around 100 bodies to Gaza
Gazans bury dozens of bodies sent by Israel in trucks intended to carry humanitarian aid, Reuters says.
Israel's plan for a military government in Gaza
One of the plans for the day after the war would see a temporary Israeli military civil administration of Gaza gradually hand the area over to a new Palestinian state.
Watch:
Watch: Brawl in the parliament of the Maldives
MPs trade kicks and pull each other’s hair as key vote in the parliament of the Maldives turns into a brawl.
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Yasam officer Ran Gvili fell on October 7
Israel Police clears for publication that Sergeant Major Ran Gvili fell in battle in Kibbutz Alumim and his body is being held in Gaza.
Iran-backed militia:
Iran-backed militia in Iraq claims: We're suspending attacks against US
Kataib Hezbollah says it will suspend its attacks against US forces in the region. Pentagon spokesman: Actions speak louder than words.
Three soldiers fell in battle in Gaza
Warrant officer (res.) Yuval Nir from Kfar Etzion, Capt. (res.) Gavriel Shani from Yakir in Samaria, and Major (res.) Netzer Simchi from Masad in the north, fell in Gaza. Five soldiers seriously injured.
Amid negotiations on deal
Families of hostages meet US National Security Advisor amid negotiations on deal
Family members of eight hostages with US citizenship meet Jake Sullivan in Washington: Every day that the hostages remain in Gaza, they are at risk.
Poll:
Poll: National Unity fares slightly better if led by Eisenkot
Channel 12 News poll examines public opinion on settlement in Gaza, finds that a majority is against a return to Gush Katif, though an overwhelming majority on the right is in favor.
In the Red Sea
US intercepts Houthi anti-ship cruise missile in the Red Sea
US destroyer intercepts Houthi anti-ship cruise missile launched toward the Red Sea, says CENTCOM.
Likud MK:
Likud MK Osher Shkalim: Add Liberman to the government now
MK Osher Shkalim says he is in favor of adding Yisrael Beytenu chairman to the government and the War Cabinet due to the emergency situation.
Watch
Watch | Israeli satirical show 'Eretz Nehederet' presents: The UNRWA trend
Israeli satirical television show “Eretz Nehederet” reveals what UNRWA is all about, following allegations that its employees were involved in the October 7 attack.
Netanyahu US soldiers' deaths:
Netanyahu on deaths of US soldiers: We remember that we face a common enemy
Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses condolences over the deaths of three American soldiers who were killed in a drone attack in Jordan.
Gush Etzion Regional Council :
Gush Etzion Regional Council announces Sergeant Major Yuval Nir fell in battle in Gaza
Yuval leaves behind his wife Ayala and five children. His parents Amos and Letzi Nir are residents of Migdal Oz, Gush Etzion.
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Watch: Israeli reporter films missile launch from within the Gaza Strip
The barrage on central Israel was launched while reporter Nitzan Shapira was touring the Khan Yunis region. He immediately called the cameraman who managed to record the launch.
Gallant's proposal to Netanyahu and Gantz: agree on a date for elections
The Defense Minister suggested that the Prime Minister and Minister Gantz agree to hold elections half a year after the end of the war or two years from now, whichever comes first.
Video clip of 'hostages' causes uproar on social media
A video clip posted today, supposedly showing scared hostages underground, with several terrorists nearby, caused an uproar on social media. Details were clarified this evening.
IDF Chief of Staff:
IDF Chief of Staff: 'Where necessary, we enter the most complex places'
Chief of Staff Halevi discussed the elimination of Hamas terrorists in a Jenin Hospital: 'We do not want to turn hospitals into battlefields... but we are even more determined not to allow hospitals become a place that is a cover for terrorism.'
Chief Rabbi of France:
Chief Rabbi of France: 'A direct line runs from Auschwitz to Be’eri'
Rabbi Haim Korsia delivered an emotional speech to representatives of 47 member countries of the European Commission
Egyptian officials:
Egyptian officials: Hostage deal expected as early as next week
Egyptian officials told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that negotiations were 'moving in a positive direction.'
First time since war began:
UN ambassadors to visit communities ravaged by massacre
Delegation, led by Israel’s Ambassador Erdan, comes against the backdrop of hostility and bias towards Israel in the UN and the revelations about UNRWA workers participating in the October 7th massacre.
Michal's incredible story:
Michal's incredible story: 'I understood it was the terrorist and he shot me'
Michal Elon, her husband, and children spent Simchat Torah at the Zikim military base near the Gaza Strip. She recounts the harrowing hours and how her children helped the soldiers pray as Hamas terrorists attacked the base.
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Watch: Avraham Fried and IDF soldiers perform 'Linatzeiach'
The hassidic singer dedicated the new rendition to the song "Ya Zechut Avot" to the soldiers of the Kisufim installation near the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu on Judea and Samaria ops.:
Netanyahu: '500 terrorists eliminated in Judea and Samaria and there are still many more'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with soldiers and commanders of the 43rd Battalion in the Benjamin Brigade in Eli, Judea and Samaria.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Water being pumped into Hamas tunnels
The IDF confirmed that in a joint effort, several tools have been developed to pump water into Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip.
Kerem Shalom crossing:
Kerem Shalom crossing: Ten arrested protesting aid trucks to Gaza
Protesters arrested during a protest at Kerem Shalom border crossing, against the entry of aid trucks into Gaza. Arrested protesters were taken to police station in Netivot.
Biden decides how to respond to strike on US troops
US President tells reporters that the US does not need a wider war in the Middle East, but did not elaborate on his decision, which came after consultations with top advisers.
Release of soldiers and bodies:
Release of soldiers and bodies | Hamas official sheds light on proposed hostage deal
A senior Hamas official told Reuters that the organization received a proposal that would see a three-stage deal.
Wife of senior religious Zionist rabbi:
Wife of senior religious Zionist rabbi: Dr. Sara Druckman passed away at the age of 90
The widow of the late Rabbi Chaim Druckman, Sara Druckman was one of the first religious female medical doctors in Israel.
Netanyahu in Eli:
Netanyahu: 'We will not withdraw the IDF - we will not release thousands of terrorists'
Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Bnei David Institutions and addressed reports of a hostage deal.
'Part of future Palestinian state'
'Part of future Palestinian state' | UK against plans for Jewish 'resettlement of Gaza'
The UK Foreign Office published a statement expressing alarm over the conference held in Jerusalem which called to restore Jewish communities in the Gaza Strip.
