Amid the war in Gaza:
Amid the war in Gaza: Israel and US sign major arms deal
It is reported that Israel will receive an additional 50 fighter jets, multiple attack helicopters, and thousands of munitions.
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IDF Chief of Staff:
IDF Chief of Staff: 'Reservists bring a big advantage'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited Khan Yunis and told commanders that reservists must be cared for.
Poland:
Poland: Suspect arrested for defiling grave of Beis Yaakov founder
According to the local police, the suspect stole equipment from a construction company that was performing maintenance work in the cemetery and on his way out he knocked over the tombstones.
Reservists tried to sell lethal ammunition
Three suspects were arrested including, a reservist, on suspicion of trading in war spoils and ammunition, including RPG rifles, explosive devices, hand grenades, Kalashnikov rifles, and other ammunition.
Snipers and close-quarters combat:
Snipers and close-quarters combat | IDF Paratroopers operate in western Khan Yunis
During a raid of Hamas military sites, the troops found dozens of Kalashnikov rifles, frag grenades, UAV drop charges, and mortars.
'We will uproot our enemies'
'We will uproot our enemies' | Prime Minister plants tree at IDF base on Gaza Border
Trees were planted at the Gaza Division in the Re'im Camp in memory of soldiers who fell in the war.
Helmet cam footage:
'I killed him' | Helmet cam footage: Border Police officers eliminate terrorist in Samaria
Footage filmed on a camera mounted on one of the officer's helmets shows the moment Border Police officers eliminated an armed terrorist.
IDF commandos operate deep inside Khan Yunis
Multiple special forces units have killed large numbers of terrorists, seized Hamas positions, and discovered weapons and intelligence caches.
Hezbollah: We launched UAVs at Iron Dome system
Two UAVs fall in open areas in northern Israel, Hezbollah takes responsibility, claims UAVs were aimed at Israel's missile defense systems.
IDF reservists to march from Gaza to Jerusalem
The march calls for the government to abandon ideas of a Palestinian state and instead pursue a clear victory in Gaza.
'Fauda' star released from hospital
Idan Amedi, singer and actor injured in Gaza war, holds press conference for first time since injury. 'I am an emissary for all those who were injured.'
Reservist:
Reservist: 'If protocol had been followed, 14 soldiers would still be alive'
Reservist present at scene of Gaza disaster says that if safety protocols had been followed, 14 of the 21 soldiers killed in a building collapse might still be alive.
Haredi minister:
Haredi minister: Jewish settlement in Gaza? 'I won't oppose it'
Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf won't rule out Jewish settlement in Gaza, urges Israelis to back the government during wartime.
Israel considers ending water deal with Jordan
Israel is considering ending the deal to supply Jordan with water due to Jordanian criticism of the war in Gaza.
US Opposes:
Israel building 1km buffer along Gaza border
US officials have condemned Israel's effort to clear everything within a kilometer of the Gaza border, saying that it is an indication of an attempt to displace Palestinians and seize Gazan land permanently.
US-Israel defense chiefs conclude working meeting
Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir, concludes working visit to Washington D.C.
British General:
British General: Citizens must be ready for war with Russia
The head of the British army recently stated that both men and women in Britain must be ready to fight if NATO goes to war with Russia.
Gideon Sa'ar: 'Now is not the time for elections'
Min. Gideon Sa'ar agrees PM Netanyahu bears responsibility for 7/10 massacre, says priority needs to be fighting Hamas. 'Now is not the time for elections.'
Report: Hamas' leader avoiding IDF
A new report shows some of the ways that senior Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is still alive despite Israel actively hunting him.
Terror cell which fired at Israeli troops is eliminated
IDF troops conduct targeted raids on military sites, kill terrorists in the Khan Yunis area.
IDF: No suspicion of infiltration in western Galilee
IDF forces search area near Lebanon-Israel border, declare infiltration alert to be false alarm.
Working dog exhibition for massacre survivors
'It's the first time my son has smiled since the war broke out.'
Jordan: New shawarma restaurant named after massacre
New Jordanian restaurant is named after the October 7 massacre perpetrated by Hamas against Israeli civilians.
Holocaust and 7/10 survivor:
Holocaust survivor and 7/10 evacuee: I won't be a refugee in my own country
Pres. Herzog hosts March of the Living Representatives, Kindertransport survivors, including elderly resident of Kibbutz Zikim, displaced following Hamas massacre. 'I will not be a refugee in my country - I want to return to Kibbutz Zikim.'
Sen. Cruz predicts:
Sen. Cruz predicts: Haley will drop out 18 hours after South Carolina
Senator Ted Cruz says the GOP primary race will effectively “end” in South Carolina after Trump defeats Haley there.
Woman suspected of attacking Minister Silman to be indicted
Police to file an indictment on Thursday against woman who is suspected of attacking Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman.
Voter turnout in New Hampshire GOP primary sets new record
As of Wednesday afternoon, nearly 318,000 Republicans and independents cast votes in the primary, exceeding the previous record set in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Minister Tropper:
Minister Tropper: We will not agree to end the fighting
Minister Hili Tropper says bringing back the hostages is more urgent right now, but Israel cannot end the war as part of a deal.
US 'gravely concerned'
Israel blamed for strike on UNRWA facility in Gaza, US says it is 'gravely concerned'
IDF investigation rules out an Israeli aerial or artillery strike hit an UNRWA facility in Khan Yunis. US: We will continue to seek further information.
'Country that supports terrorism'
Qatar criticizes Netanyahu, Smotrich fires back: A country that supports terrorism
Finance Minister responds after Qatar's Foreign Ministry blasts Netanyahu over recording in which he is heard criticizing Qatar's mediation efforts with Hamas.
'I know that Israel has true friends around the world'
MKs and Christian leaders gather at Knesset’s Jerusalem Hall to mark two decades of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.
'You broke the law':
'You broke the law' | Shin Bet director calls out MK Gotliv
Shin Bet Director Bar wrote a letter to the Knesset Speaker and others saying that MK Tally Gotliv harmed national security when she spread a conspiracy theory about the husband of an anti-government activist talking to a Hamas leader.
1.5 KM from the border:
1.5 KM from the Israeli border | The tunnel linking southern and northern Gaza
During the operational activity in the area, the soldiers located anti-aircraft missiles, rocket launchers, and equipment for the production and launch of rockets.
After being destroyed on Oct. 7th:
New ambulances dedicated to replace ones destroyed on October 7th
MDA received 14 new ambulances to replace those that were destroyed during Hamas's October 7th attack. Each ambulance was dedicated in memory of an MDA medic killed in action.
'A local Mukhtar Will Rule'
MK Moshe Saada's plan for the day after the war: 'A local Mukhtar Will Rule'
MK Saada, Likud, proposed an outline plan for civil rule in Gaza the day after the war. 'There will be no central government. They don't deserve it.'
Defense Minister Gallant:
Defense Minister Gallant: 'Hamas is in great distress, we will reach our goal'
Minister Yoav Gallant visited soldiers of the 969th Battalion of the Northern Brigade and told them that Gazans understand that what happened in the north will happen in Rafah as well.
'It's on you, stop the war':
Bereaved brother attacks Minister Gantz at funeral
In an outburst of emotions the brother of SGM (Res.) Adam Bismut cried out in pain and called out to the Minister.
Released hostage:
Released hostage: Sinwar came and waved to us
A hostage who was released from captivity recalls the moment when she was taken to a tunnel where the murderer Yahya Sinwar was. “He was smiling and looked so happy."
IDF may distribute AT missiles in Judea and Samaria
IDF officials have confirmed that they are considering placing antitank missiles in Judea and Samaria towns, in case terrorists attempt to attack the towns in vehicles as happened near Gaza.
Plane carrying Ukrainian POWs crashes, no survivors
65 Ukrainian POWs are thought to have died in the crash, along with nine other individuals, as they were on their way to release as part of a prisoner exchange.
