Over 150 targets hit, dozens of terrorists eliminated
IDF operational activity in the areas of Maghazi and Khan Yunis continues.
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Antisemitism probe:
Antisemitism probe: House panel seeks documents from Harvard
House of Representatives panel gives Harvard two weeks to produce list of documents related to a probe on antisemitism at the school.
Red Cross:
Red Cross: Our goal is to alleviate the suffering of victims on all sides
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) responds to allegations it told families of Israeli hostages that they should think of the suffering of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza.
Sergeant Major Elkana Newlander fell in battle in Gaza, reservist seriously injured
Community of Efrat announced that Sergeant Major Elkana Newlander fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.
Blinken:
Blinken: US hopeful that Hamas will resume negotiations on hostage deal
Secretary of State tells NBC News the US remains hopeful Hamas will resume negotiations on hostage releases even after elimination of its second-in-command.
White House:
White House: US is not currently in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza
National Security Spokesperson John Kirby clarifies Biden's comments, says ceasefire at this time would only benefit Hamas.
DeSantis to Florida colleges:
DeSantis orders: Make it easier for Jewish students to transfer to Florida institutions
Florida Governor directs state’s colleges and universities to make it easier for Jewish students to transfer to a Florida higher education institution.
Watch:
Watch: Armed men interrupt live TV broadcast in Ecuador
Hooded and armed men interrupt live television broadcast in Ecuador amid spate of violence in the country. Police later overtake the armed men.
Minister demands freeze of building enforcement until end of war
After the demolition of buildings in Gush Etzion, Minister Arbel demands to freeze enforcement until the end of the war, as many residents of Pnei Kedem and communities in Judea and Samaria are currently fighting in the war.
208,319 unemployment pay requests since October 7
The National Insurance Institute has published statistics on unemployment pay since the October 7th massacre.
US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin being treated for prostate cancer
Walter Reed Military Medical Center reveals what surgery US Secretary of Defense underwent that led to his hospitalization last week.
Mayor demands: Train teenagers to use small arms
In light of current security tensions, Mayor of Kiryat Gat, Aviram Dahari, demands that teenagers be trained in the use of small arms.
Antony Blinken:
Antony Blinken: Claim Israel committing genocide meritless, galling
Secretary of State Blinken speaks to press after meeting Israeli leaders to discuss the war with Hamas, says Gazans must be allowed to return to their homes.
BBC apologizes for running Hamas claim IDF executed Gaza civilians
BBC removes story with claim by Hamas that the IDF has been executing Gaza civilians, says not enough effort was made to corroborate Hamas' accusations.
YU Rosh Yeshiva to IDF soldiers:
YU Rosh Yeshiva to IDF soldiers: I pray every day for your success
Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva University, Rabbi Hershel Tzvi Schachter, delivers a message of hope and strength to the soldiers of the IDF.
Israeli Ambassador Erdan marks Kfir Bibas' 1st birthday at UN
Ambassador Gilad Erdan asks how the UN can ignore Kfir Bibas, who has turned 1 three months after being kidnapped by Hamas at just 9 months old.
Gallant to Blinken:
Gallant to Blinken: Increasing pressure on Iran critical
Israeli Defense Minister meets US Secretary of State in Tel Aviv, emphasizes pressure on Iran can prevent a regional escalation.
Saudi diplomat:
Saudi diplomat: We're still interested in normalization with Israel after war
Saudi ambassador to the UK says a deal to normalize kingdom's relations with Israel was close, but put on hold after October 7, normalization cannot come at expense of Palestinian Arabs.
AK-47s found in Islamic University in Gaza
Weapons found in classrooms, explosives and mortars found in area of Islamic University, showing how Hamas infrastructure was embedded in the unviersity.
Homes of terrorists who murdered Jews at entrance to Jerusalem demolished
The homes of terrorists from Tsur Baher who murdered three Jews at Jerusalem entrance six weeks ago has been demolished.
Soldiers' mothers to Biden:
Soldiers' mothers to Biden: Let our children fight
Mothers of Combat Soldiers organization sets up display outside Sec. Blinken's hotel with Biden's children in military uniforms calling on US not to put lives of Gaza civilians over the lives of their children.
After being wounded in Gaza:
Fauda star Idan Amedi's condition improves after he was wounded in Gaza
Indan Amedi, who was seriously injured in Gaza woke up in hospital and spoke to his family. His condition is defined as moderate.
Report:
Report: Hezbollah drone commander killed in south Lebanon
Ali Hussein Barji, who was responsible for dozens of drone attacks on Israel, reportedly killed along with 2 other Hezbollah operatives in car blast in Lebanon.
British MP:
British MP: 'South Africa in danger of becoming terrorist proxy'
British Tory MP Sir Michael Ellis warned his country's Parliament that South Africa is becoming steadily more aligned with Iran and Hamas.
Noa Kirel sues TikTok Israel for year-end review
Attorneys for the Eurovision star sued TikTok and a public relations firm for a claim that Kirel was second to artist Anna Zak on TikTok in 2023.
IDF begins distributing weapons and supplies in northern Israel
Defense echelon begins distribution of weapons and equipment to local security teams in northern Israel.
MK: 'Victory? Only with Jewish settlements'
Only with Jewish settlements in Gaza will our enemy feel defeated, MK Ohad Tal explains.
Terrorist neutralized in attempted stabbing attack
Terrorist attempts to stab IDF soldiers near Ateret, is neutralized.
'I'm throwing a grenade....terrorist down'
IDF reveals footage of the fighting in Gaza, from body cameras of IDF troops in Khan Yunis.
Report:
Report: Hezbollah attempted to attack Israeli gas field using UAVs
Naim Qassem, deputy commander of Hezbollah, claims terror group does not want to expand war with Israel, but 'if Israel does that, clash will be unavoidable.'
Defense Minister defends Gush Etzion demolitions
Defense Minister Gallant responded to criticism of the demolition of Israeli homesteads in Gush Etzion this morning, saying that it should be directed at him instead of the IDF.
Five combat engineers killed in action in Gaza
The IDF has published the names of five combat engineering soldiers who were killed in action in central Gaza. Their families have been notified.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Hostile aircraft fell at an IDF base, no damage or injuries reported
IDF confirms: Hostile aircraft fell at an IDF base in northern Israel, no injuries or damage reported.
Herzog to Blinken:
Herzog to Blinken: 'We're doing the maximum to ensure Gaza civilians aren't harmed'
Pres. Isaac Herzog calls out 'hypocrisy of South Africa,' says Israel will 'proudly present our case of using self-defense under our most inherent right under international humanitarian law' in ICJ.
Watch:
Watch: Border Police kill terrorists in Tulkarm
Dramatic helmet camera footage shows Border Police killing armed terrorists in a close-quarters gunfight in Tulkarm.
Sergeant Major David Schwartz
Sergeant Major David Schwartz: "A hero in our righteous war"
Gush Etzion Regional Council head Shlomo Ne’eman: "You sacrificed your life for our sake so that we can live here with pride"
Reservist dies of heart attack, no IDF recognition
A Golani soldier who died of a heart attack shortly after leaving reserves will not be recognized as an IDF casualty.
Dozens of terrorists eliminated, underground tunnel shafts located
IDF ground operations expanding in city of Khan Yunis, as dozens of terrorists are killed and large quantities of weapons and underground terror tunnel shafts are located.
Hilltop communities demolished in Gush Etzion
Civil Administration forces raided numerous Israeli homes in Gush Etzion this morning, confiscated mobile phones, and demolished several buildings.
IDU holds special exercise in Gaza region
Working dogs and handlers trained for a variety of scenarios in sites simulating the wreckage of the October 7th massacre.
