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Teen released from Hamas captivity reads open letter to her friends

Agam Goldstein-Almog, released from Hamas captivity, pens letter to her friends still in Gaza: 'Did he hurt you again? Did he again ask if you're married? Did he again touch the wound from the bullet he shot you with?'

Teen released from Hamas captivity reads open letter to her friends

Thousands gather to mark '100 Days of Hell'

Over 120,000 attendees at the 100 Days of Hell rally marking 100 days of captivity for Israelis taken hostage on October 7.

Thousands gather to mark '100 Days of Hell'

Nadia Matar, Sovereignty Movement:

Nadia Matar, Sovereignty Movement: 'From the river to the sea, Israeli sovereignty'

The co-chair of the Sovereignty Movement says that there is only one way to victory: Full Israeli sovereignty over the Gaza Strip, and the emigration of Arabs from Gaza.

Nadia Matar, Sovereignty Movement: 'From the river to the sea, Israeli sovereignty'

Macron: 'Count on me to bring everyone home to you'

French President Emmanuel Macron promises: 'We will do everything, and you can count on me to bring everyone home to you.'

Macron: 'Count on me to bring everyone home to you'

Gush Etzion leader:

Gush Etzion leader: 'Cabinet must add town security to 2024 budget'

Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman demands that the budget for additional security in Judea and Samaria towns be added to the budget for the upcoming year as early as tomorrow.

Gush Etzion leader: 'Cabinet must add town security to 2024 budget'

Two-time terror victim promoted to IDF Major

Binyamin Horgan, who lost his wife and son-in-law in terror attacks, volunteered for IDF reserve duty and this week was promoted to Major.

Two-time terror victim promoted to IDF Major

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'We are operating freely in Lebanese airspace'

'We are prepared for war, Hezbollah risks turning the entire state of Lebanon into a combat zone, at a heavy price,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says.

Chief of Staff: 'We are operating freely in Lebanese airspace'

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: We dismantled Hamas' military infrastructure in northern Gaza

'There will be no immunity for those seeking to kill us: not in Gaza, not in Judea and Samaria, and also not in other arenas throughout the Middle East,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says.

Chief of Staff: We dismantled Hamas' military infrastructure in northern Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Hamas leadership pins its hopes on a ceasefire'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi emphasizes, 'Every minute has critical significance, we are operating by all means to return all the hostages ; we will not allow extortion attempts for a ceasefire.'

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Hamas leadership pins its hopes on a ceasefire'

Houthis train to attack Israeli towns

A new video by the Houthi faction in Yemen shows training to attack an Israeli town and take the residents hostage before demolishing the town with explosives.

Houthis train to attack Israeli towns

Report:

Report: Israel told Egypt it plans to take control of Philadelphi Route

Israeli officials told Egypt of plans for military operation to take control of Gazan side of Rafah Crossing.

Report: Israel told Egypt it plans to take control of Philadelphi Route

Mossad and Shin Bet:

Mossad and Shin Bet: This is how Hamas plans attacks around the world

Orders from the organization leadership, acquisition of UAVs and use of criminal elements: This is how Hamas terrorist organization senior operatives advanced attacks against innocents around the world.

Mossad and Shin Bet: This is how Hamas plans attacks around the world

Famous women speak out on Hamas atrocities against women and girls

A Call for Action: Mayim Bialik, Sheryl Sandberg, Ginnifer Goodwin and others speak out on atrocities against women and girls in Hamas attack.

Famous women speak out on Hamas atrocities against women and girls

Released hostage visits tunnel replica in Tel Aviv

Ofir Engel, released from Hamas captivity after 54 days, visits replica of Hamas tunnel: 'It's horrible being here.'

Released hostage visits tunnel replica in Tel Aviv

Senator Schumer and Governor Hochul rally with freed hostage and family members in NYC

Senator Chuck Schumer and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined a rally of 2500 people in New York City calling for the release of the hostages.

Senator Schumer and Governor Hochul rally with freed hostage and family members in NYC

Lebanon:

IAF strikes Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon

Launches from Lebanon fall in open areas, IDF soldiers strike source of launches.

IAF strikes Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon

IDF eliminates armed terrorists at Hamas headquarters

Armed terrorists identified and eliminated at a headquarters of the Hamas terrorist organization; soldiers of the 99th Division operate in the Central Camps area of the Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates armed terrorists at Hamas headquarters

Miracle:

Miracle: Murderous attack thwarted near Hebron

Terrorists open fire in town of Adora, injuring one Israeli who was taken to hospital. IDF soldiers who were dispatched to the scene eliminate three terrorists who opened fire at them.

Miracle: Murderous attack thwarted near Hebron

Major (res.) Dan Wajdenbaum fell in battle in Gaza

Major (res.) Dan Wajdenbaum, 24, fell in battle in central Gaza.

Major (res.) Dan Wajdenbaum fell in battle in Gaza

In first:

In first, new Multidimensional Unit takes out terrorist

Precision elimination of terrorists using a drone: The Multidimensional Unit operates for the first time since its establishment.

In first, new Multidimensional Unit takes out terrorist

IDF takes out dozens of ready-to-use rocket launchers

IDF troops continue to thwart terrorism throughout the Gaza Strip, locate and strike dozens of ready-to-use rocket launchers.

IDF takes out dozens of ready-to-use rocket launchers

Condition improving:

Fauda star Idan Amedi out of intensive care, his condition is improving

Singer and actor who was seriously injured in fighting in Gaza transferred to trauma department at Sheba Hospital, his condition is improving.

Fauda star Idan Amedi out of intensive care, his condition is improving

First time since the war:

Medications for hostages to enter Gaza for the first time since the war

Prime Minister’s Office announces deal with Qatar which would see medications for the hostages being transferred to Gaza. Hostages' families: We demand visual proof.

Medications for hostages to enter Gaza for the first time since the war

Ambassador Erdan:

Ambassador Erdan: 'The UN should be on trial, not Israel'

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan issued a response to the hearing at the UN's International Court of Justice.

Ambassador Erdan: 'The UN should be on trial, not Israel'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz:

Foreign Minister Israel Katz: The true face of South Africa has been revealed

Foreign Minister Israel Katz denounces South Africa fro its case against Israel, and calls for it to be dismissed outright.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz: The true face of South Africa has been revealed

Report:

Report: Chabad students hired migrants to build tunnel

Members of the congregation describe how the project began with a handful of students and grew with donations from the congregation.

Report: Chabad students hired migrants to build tunnel

Footage reveals:

Footage reveals: Over 700 rocket launchers destroyed since start of ground incursion,

Over 700 Hamas rocket launchers destroyed since beginning of war in Gaza; IDF operating to dismantle Hamas' launching capabilities.

Footage reveals:  Over 700 rocket launchers destroyed since start of ground incursion,

Chilling: Families of hostages sing outside ICJ

Families of hostages, along with supporters and allies, stand outside International Court of Justice, sing 'Shalom Aleichem,' set Sabbath table with empty chairs for those still held in Gaza.

Chilling: Families of hostages sing outside ICJ

Watch live:

Watch live: 'Hamas tortured children, burned babies'

At the International Court of Justice, Israel responds to South Africa's accusations of 'genocide' in Gaza, explains Gaza war is direct result of October 7 massacre.

Watch live: 'Hamas tortured children, burned babies'

'Genocide Convention was a solemn promise to the Jewish people of 'Never Again''

Full speech of Dr. Tal Becker at the International Court of Justice.

'Genocide Convention was a solemn promise to the Jewish people of 'Never Again''

Senior rabbi to Hague:

To the ICJ: 'Your verdict cannot defeat the word of God'

Leading Religious Zionist Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu warns the International Court at the Hague of the dire consequences of a ruling against Israel.

To the ICJ: 'Your verdict cannot defeat the word of God'

Report:

Report: ICJ ruling may require Israel to preserve evidence

Report offers multiple possibilities for what the International Court of Justice may decide following the end of the hearing on South Africa's suit against Israel.

Report: ICJ ruling may require Israel to preserve evidence

Minister's office:

Minister's office: 'Popcorn storm is fake news, slander'

Office of Transportation Min. Regev, who allegedly handed out popcorn, saying dispute between ministers was a 'show,' says report is fake news, promises legal action.

Minister's office: 'Popcorn storm is fake news, slander'

Forecast:

Forecast: Intermittent rain, snowfall in northern Israel

Snow on Mount Hermon, chance of flooding along northern coastline, forecasters say.

Forecast: Intermittent rain, snowfall in northern Israel

IDF eliminates commanders in Hamas' Nukhba Force

IDF eliminates dozens of terrorists, including commanders in Hamas' Nukhba Force, during operations in Khan Yunis and Maghazi.

IDF eliminates commanders in Hamas' Nukhba Force

New poll shows Likud dropping to unprecedented low

Coalition parties expected to lose two Knesset seats, new poll shows.

New poll shows Likud dropping to unprecedented low

Belgium:

Belgium: Police stop bus over 'terrorist' conversation

Belgian police stop bus coming from France after a passenger reports hearing a conversation about a possible attack.

Belgium: Police stop bus over 'terrorist' conversation

Due to security reasons:

Israel banned from international hockey competitions due to 'security reasons'

Israel Ice Hockey Federation appeals decision by International Ice Hockey Federation to ban Israel from competitions amid the war against Hamas.

Israel banned from international hockey competitions due to 'security reasons'

Report:

Report: Qatar discussing delivering medication to hostages held in Gaza

New York Times reports Qatar is engaged in high-level discussions with Hamas to deliver vital prescription medicines to Israeli hostages.

Report: Qatar discussing delivering medication to hostages held in Gaza

Again:

Again: Chief of Staff and Ben Gvir argue at Cabinet meeting

Minister Ben Gvir confronts Chief of Staff at Cabinet meeting and exchanges barbs with Defense Minister Gallant.

Again: Chief of Staff and Ben Gvir argue at Cabinet meeting