Watch:
Watch: Freed 9-year-old Hamas hostage comforts her father during interview
Piers Morgan interviews Thomas Hand, father of Emily who was thought to have murdered by Hamas before it was discovered she was abducted to Gaza.
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'Sheep herders' on the fence
'Sheep herders and bird catchers' on the fence | BBC publishes testimonies of IDF lookouts
BBC publishes extensive article with testimonies from IDF lookouts who warned of suspicious signs ahead of Hamas' October 7 attack.
Edna Blustein, 79, murdered in Raanana terror attack
Blustein was dragged from her car and stabbed by the terrorists, who then used her car to attack other pedestrians. She was declared dead in hospital care.
Swastika drawn at Philly Holocaust memorial
Swastika spray-painted just outside the oldest Holocaust memorial the US.
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: Hamas reorganizing in northern Gaza
The Chief of Staff and other security officials warn that without a civilian plan for the future, the IDF will lose its achievements in northern Gaza.
Hamas claims:
Hamas claims 2 hostages in propaganda video were killed
IDF spokesperson says Israel suspects 1 of 3 hostages featured in Hamas psychological terror video have been killed as Hamas claims 2 are dead.
US Defense Secretary released from hospital
Secretary Lloyd Austin's sudden absence due to prostate cancer treatment was not explained to other top officials for several days, and has left many in Washington displeased.
Gallant:
Gallant: If the fighting stops, the hostages' fates will be sealed for years
Defense Minister warns that ending the war before the hostages are returned will doom them to years in Hamas captivity.
36th Company leaves Gaza after 88 days of war
The soldiers killed hundreds of terrorists and destroyed dozens of kilometers of tunnels, despite losing 83 comrades during the fighting.
Hate crimes surge in Toronto
The chief of police of Toronto has reported nearly 50% increase in hate crimes in the city over 2023.
Ra'anana terrorists worked illegally before attack
New details have emerged regarding the terrorist attack earlier today that left a woman murdered and several Israelis injured.
Israeli soccer player back in Israel after arrest in Turkey
Turkish govt. launched probe against Israeli player Sagiv Yehezkel after he dedicated a goal to the hostages held by Hamas. Turkish team suspended him.
Freed Hostage:
Freed Hostage: 'Terrorists ate well and starved my children'
Freed hostag Hagar Brodutch tales of the difference between the conditions she and her children were kept in, and those enjoyed by the terrorists.
UK to ban Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir for supporting Hamas terror
British Home Secretary James Cleverly announces Islamist organization which called October 7 perpetrators "heroes" will be banned, declared a terrorist organization.
Matisyahu lands in Israel, goes straight to south
Jewish Reggae singer and musician Matisyahu tours site of Nova music festival where hundreds were murdered and kidnapped in visit to Jewish State following the Hamas massacre.
Government approves budget for 2024
The budget has been amended to a lot billions of shekel for civilian and security efforts connected to the war.
Saudi report:
Saudi report: Mystery Islamic group attacked Israeli outpost
A new report in Arabic media states that the group that attacked an IDF outpost in northern Israel yesterday is unconnected with any known power in the region.
Concerning data:
Concerning data: 1,753% increase in far-left antisemitism
CAM’s Antisemitism Research Center (ARC) found a 1,753% increase in incidents of far-left antisemitism in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter.
1 killed,13 injured in ramming attack in Raanana
1 person was killed and 13 individuals were injured, two are in serious condition. At least four of the wounded are children and teens.
Released reservist reveals:
Released reservist reveals: Poverty? What life in Gaza really looks like
Journalist Roi Yanovsky returned from reserve duty in the Gaza Strip and shed light on the lies about the destitution in the region.
Fmr. IDF Chief of Staff:
Fmr. IDF Chief of Staff: 'I'm responsible for all actions during my term'
Former IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi took responsibility for actions and decisions made during his term. 'I ask myself to no end what we could have done differently.'
IDF operates in Shechem:
IDF operates in Shechem: 9 terrorists arrested at al-Najah University
The forces also detained several other suspects for questioning, as part of the IDF and Shin Bet efforts to foil activities of terror cells that consist of students from Hamas organizations in universities across Judea and Samaria.
Wounded commander recounts:
Wounded commander recounts: 'I thought I wouldn't make it. I prayed for my wife and kids'
Lt. Col. M., commander of the Egoz unit, was severely wounded fighting terrorists in Kibbutz Kissufim on October 7th.
Ministry for Advancement of Women to close, Minister May Golan to remain a minister
The Ministry for the Advancement of the Status of Women of Israel will merge with Ministry of Social Equality, from which Amichai Chikli resigned. May Golan will remain a minister
Free Plastilin |Satirical song mocks Western Hamas supporters
Song by artists Pinhas and Vova Sheqel mocks liberal support for the Hamas terror organization. The clip features both those born in Israel, as well as immigrants from countries such as the USA, Canada, Italy, Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus.
Khan Yunis:
IDF strikes truck smuggling Hamas weapons in Khan Yunis
IDF troops located weapons, explosive devices, and ammunition inside a cabinet in a child's room at the residence of a Hamas terrorist.
Gulf of Aden:
Two Navy SEALs missing in Gulf of Aden after search-op for Iranian arms
The two were attempting to board a ship suspected of carrying Iranian arms to the Houthis in Yemen when one fell and the other jumped after him.
Watch:
Watch: Climate protesters interrupt Trump's speech
Protesters briefly disrupt Trump's campaign event in Iowa.
Freed hostage:
Freed hostage: The hostages in Gaza deal with alienation and psychological terror
Hagar Brodutch, who was freed from Hamas captivity after 51 days: The War Cabinet must make the release of the hostages a priority.
Rubio endorses Trump for President
Ahead of Iowa caucuses, Senator Marco Rubio endorses former President in 2024 presidential race.
Blinken:
Blinken: We continue to work to secure the release of every hostage
Secretary of State in message to families of hostages: We will not rest until you are reunited with your loved ones.
Bennett:
Bennett: Shame on you, Turkish government
Former Prime Minister rips Turkey's government following the arrest and questioning of Israeli soccer player who expressed support for hostages held in Gaza.
Biden to hostages' families:
Biden to hostages' families: We will never stop working to bring Americans home
President Biden releases statement marking 100 days of captivity for the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza: No one should have to endure even one day of what they have gone through, much less 100.
100 days in captivity
100 days in captivity: Hamas releases video of three hostages
Hamas' psychological terror: Terrorist organization releases video of three hostages - Noa Argamani, Yossi Sharabi and Itay Svirsky.
IDF spokesman sends warning message to Hezbollah
'Any harm to citizens will come at a cost,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari warns Hezbollah terror group.
'My son's a hostage because of him'
'My son's a hostage because of him' | Father of hostage confronts right-wing MK at rally
Yuval Or, whose son Dror was abducted on October 7th, attacked MK Tzvi Succot who came to show solidarity. MK Succot: 'They are allowed to voice criticism.'
Tens of thousands take to bikes to demand hostages' release
100 cays in captivity: Global solidarity ride sees tens of thousands take to their bikes to demand hostages' release, 136 riders encircle Tel Aviv Velodrome as mass cycle rides held in at least 40 cities across the world.
Watch:
Watch: Omer Adam's touching tribute to Idan Amedi
Adam took the stage and sang the song that first gave Amedi notoriety: "Ke'ev Shel Lohamim" (Pain of Warriors), which is about the emotional scars of combat and he composed himself based on his experiences in the IDF's Combat Engineering Corps.
Pres. Herzog:
Pres. Herzog: Bringing back the hostages transcends any disagreement
'The families of the hostages are not alone and cannot be left alone, a united nation stands with you around the obligation to return all the hostages home,' Pres. Isaac Herzog tells families of hostages.
Defense Minister calls to strengthen Palestinian Authority
Minister Yoav Gallant's remarks during a situational assessment at the Judea and Samaria Division sparked heavy criticism among his fellow benchmates.
