'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.
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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.
IDF eliminates three armed terrorists exiting building
IDF's Givati Brigade combat team continues operations in the heart of Khan Yunis.
In anti-Hamas protest:
In anti-Hamas protest, Gazans call for release of Israeli hostages
IDF Arabic spokesman publishes rare footage of anti-Hamas protest in Gaza.
Watch:
Watch: IDF cantor sings prayer for soldiers in the Knesset
In the Knesset plenum, IDF chief cantor Shay Abramson sings special prayer for soldiers' welfare.
MK posts conspiracy theory, Mossad responds
MK Tally Gotliv, citing an obscure website, posted a theory claiming a connection between the husband of an anti-government activist and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
Red Cross claims:
Infuriating comparison | Red Cross: 'Both Israel and Hamas refuse prisoner visits'
The Red Cross's Middle East director says that the decision from both sides is unacceptable.
President Isaac Herzog:
President Isaac Herzog: 'Only through unity will we be worthy of sacrifice'
President Isaac Herzog spoke at the 75th anniversary meeting of the Knesset and called for greater unity among all of Israeli society.
IDF destroys home of Eli terrorist
Security forces destroyed the home of Basel Shahada, who took part in the terror attack that claimed the lives of four Israelis last summer. The homes of the other terrorists who participated in the attack were destroyed in the past.
Smotrich demands Cabinet meeting over prisoner deal
The demand comes amid growing rumors of a prisoner exchange deal that will include an extended ceasefire.
'Don't aid the enemy!'
'Don't aid the enemy!' | Dozens block Gaza border crossing
Protesters, including bereaved families and families of hostages, are preventing aid trucks from entering the Gaza Strip.
Singer Lipa Schmeltzer injured in car accident
Lipa Schmeltzer hits guardrail on way to wedding, gives praise to G-d: 'I am leaving here thanks to miracles.'
Poll reveals:
Poll reveals: Majority of Israelis oppose prisoner deal to end war
A new survey shows that the majority of Israelis oppose a deal that would see the hostages released if it meant the end of the war.
Helping Israeli farmers:
Helping Israeli farmers: Hundreds of Israeli, North American, Jews help Israeli farmers
Since the start of the war, there has been an influx of Jews from North America coming to volunteer in Israel.
Rain to last through early next week
Kinneret rises; forecasters predict rain, snow, and flooding until beginning of next week.
IDF eliminates spotter preparing to attack forces
IDF continues operations in the Gaza Strip against terrorist operatives and infrastructure.
Archterrorist Marwan Barghouti may be released in hostage deal
Several foreign intermediaries are cautiously optimistic about a new prisoner swap plan with Hamas.
Spain:
Spain: Radicalized teen to be held at youth detention center
Spain's high court orders 17-year-old with suspected links to ISIS to be held on remand for at least six months.
Detroit:
Judge rules: Suspect in murder of Detroit synagogue president will face trial
Detroit judge rules there is enough evidence to bind suspected murderer of Samantha Woll over to circuit court.
Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary
Former President defeats Nikki Haley in New Hampshire GOP primaries after his victory in Iowa last week. Haley: This race is far from over.
Course on Israel-PA conflict
Biden's former Iran envoy to teach course about Israel-PA conflict at Yale
Robert Malley was placed on leave without pay last year amid an investigation into his handling of classified material.
Iraq:
US strikes facilities used by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
US targets three facilities used by Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah and other Tehran-affiliated groups in Iraq.
Report:
Report: Israel and Hamas mulling exchange deal during one-month truce in Gaza
Reuters reporting that Israel offered to end the war if Sinwar and five other Hamas leaders leave Gaza. Hamas rejected the proposal.
Bereaved mother:
Bereaved mother: Call out for unity. Let us show the good
Miriam Peretz, bereaved mother of two sons, speaks about the tragedy in Gaza and heavy price we had to pay: “We must see the light”.
Because of Israel
Iceland threatening to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
Iceland’s public broadcaster says it will consider withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation.
Grandmother who kept terrorists occupied with cookies tears up in the UN
Rachel Edri was among delegation members to be hosted by Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan
Long tunnel used to transport Hamas rockets destroyed
IDF forces fought battles with many terrorists, responding with fire, killing the terrorists at short range with machine gun fire, mortar shells, and aerial support.
Fallen soldier's final letter:
Fallen soldier's final letter: 'Maybe I fell in battle, don't be sad'
MSG (res.) Rabbi Elkana Vizel wrote a letter to his family in case something happened to him. 'If I am taken prisoner by Hamas I demand that you do not make any deal to free me from any terrorist.'
Hypocrisy:
Hypocrisy: Russian FM calls on Israel to stop war
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Israel must 'stop pushing out Palestinians from their land and of course not to allow this land to turn into unlivable space.'
EU mission hosts man who survived Holocaust and 10/7
EU Ambassador Dimiter Tzantchev opens “Humans of the Holocaust” photo exhibition by Erez Kaganovitz, honors Haim Raanan, who survived Budapest Ghetto during the Shoah and co-founded Kibbutz Be’eri.
Chief of Staff at site of disaster:
Chief of Staff at site of disaster: 'We paid the painful price of war but we will go on'
IDF Chief of the General Staff says 21 soldiers killed in action fell during a mission to enable the safe return of the residents of southern Israel to their homes. 'We grieve this loss; we will learn the necessary lessons.'
New details from disaster:
New details from disaster | Terrorists came out of an orchard and fired an RPG
According to an initial investigation, in each one of the two buildings, there were at least ten charges that were meant to destroy buildings near the border.
Watch:
Watch: Operations of brigade that lost 21 soldiers in Gaza disaster
A short time before the disaster which led to the deaths of 21 of its reservists, the 261st Brigade was filmed operating to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
Military expert explains:
Military commentator explains: Why the Air Force did not bomb the disaster site?
Military commentator, Yossi Yehoshua explains that aerial destruction is possible and is used in some locations, but it is not always complete. It is very expensive and takes resources from other places that need them.
Message of unity:
'Bow our heads for the fallen, we will push to victory'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz gave a joint statement addressing the disaster in Gaza which killed 21 IDF reservists.
36 hours and 5 countries to reach IDF reserve duty
Shuki Salzman was exempt from reserve service but was willing to undertake an exhausting trip to do his part after the October 7th massacre.
19 years later:
19 years later: Reservist raises flag he lowered leaving Gush Katif
The IDF reservist who lowered the last Israeli flag of the IDF leaving Gaza raised the very same flag again today in Khan Younis.
'We are trained and ready for this kind of incident'
The commander of the IDF rescue brigade recounts the effort to save victims of the Gaza building collapse disaster.
