Watch:
Watch: Commando fighters operating in Khan Yunis
Soldiers of the 98th Division have been operating in the Khan Yunis area, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.
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Report:
Report: Netanyahu sought to pressure Egypt to take in displaced Gazans
Washington Post reports that Netanyahu asked Biden, Sunak and Macron to pressure Egypt to open its borders to Gazans, but was rejected.
John Kirby:
John Kirby: Israel planning to transition to different phase of fighting in Gaza
White House spokesperson says Israel assured the US it plans to transition to "lower-intensity" fighting in Gaza.
Austin and French counterpart:
Austin and French counterpart: Houthi attacks a significant problem that must be addressed
US Secretary of Defense and French counterpart discuss continued attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthis.
Israel considering 'improving' its offer to Hamas
According to reports, Israel will offer to extend the ceasefire for more than two weeks in order to convince Hamas to release more hostages.
Ivanka Trump:
Ivanka Trump: Even in the darkest times, hope and goodness are ever-present
Ivanka Trump after visit to Kfar Aza: As so many rise to help, heal, and rebuild, it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of humanity.
IDF Spokesperson:
IDF Spokesperson: We will continue to operate to enable the return of the hostages
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari sends warning to Hezbollah: We will continue to act to push Hezbollah away from the border.
Anti-Israel protestors start brawl at Democrat Christmas party
Woman hospitalized after anti-Israel activists invade Michigan Democratic party celebration, activists target Congressman's home at 3 am.
Terror group is desperate:
Terror group is desperate: Hamas publishes footage of murdered hostages
In the footage, Elia Toledano, Nik Beizer, and Ron Scherman, who were murdered in captivity, are seen alive.
Tears without fears:
Tears without fears: Study finds sniffing women’s tears reduces aggression in men
Exposure to tears activates human smell receptors and alters aggression-related circuits in the brain.
Hillary Clinton meets with families of hostages in NY
The families shared their stories with the Fmr. Sec. of State and presented her with a dog tag reading: "Our hearts are captive in Gaza."
Actors Debra Messing, Brett Gelman meet October 7 survivor
Hollywood stars meet Shay Lee Atary, who lost her husband and protected her 1-month-old daughter in Kfar Aza on October 7.
General Kaddish Day:
General Kaddish Day: Hundreds of volunteers to say Kaddish for massacre victims
'Hessed Haim and Emet' recruited 730 volunteers who undertook to say Kaddish for the victims and fallen soldiers every day.
Hamas' inspiration:
Hamas' inspiration | Mein Kampf found in home of Hamas terrorist
A soldier operating in the home of a Hamas operative found an Arabic copy of the book penned by Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
Watch:
Watch: How the IDF destroyed the tunnel network in Hamas' 'Elite Quarter'
401st Brigade, Yahalom Unit destroy vast tunnel network in Gaza City quarter where senior Hamas leaders lived.
IDF investigating:
IDF investigating: Flyers calling on Gazans to evacuate land in central Israel
Residents of Rosh Ha'ayin and Samaria were shocked to find flyers calling on residents of northern Gaza to leave combat zones.
World's largest 'Bring Them Home Now' mural unveiled near Los Angeles
The mural, which was painted on a building owned by a Hollywood producer, calls for the release of the nearly 130 hostages held by Hamas.
Watch:
Watch: Fallen soldier saluted as he makes his final journey
Hashmonaim residents and soldiers lined the streets to pay final respects to Sergeant Lavi Ghasi, who fell in battle in Gaza.
Benny Gantz:
Benny Gantz: 'As long as it may take, we will fight, and we will win'
National Unity Chairman Minister Benny Gantz visited southern Israel and reemphisized that there is no intention to stop the fighting.
Netanyahu answers Hamas:
Netanyahu answers Hamas: 'We won't stop the war, surrender or die'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will not stop fighting until Israel has reached its goals.
Watch:
Watch: Soldiers eliminate threats emerging from tunnels deep in Gaza
In the Beit Hanoun area, soldiers spotted a terrorist emerging from a tunnel shaft while firing at them to draw them into a trap.
IDF gains operational control over Gaza's Shuja'iyya neighborhood
Forces from several brigades participated in the battle to capture the densely populated hostile neighborhood.
10 killed in mass shooting in downtown Prague
10 killed, 30 hurt by lone shooter at Charles University's philosophy department.
Four out of seven senior commanders in Hamas' Gaza Brigade have been eliminated
The IDF continues to dismantle Hamas' Gaza Brigade. From the Brigade's command, three senior commanders remain.
Heavy barrage of rockets fired towards central Israel
Rocket fragments reported in Herzliya, Rishon Lezion, and Or Yehuda, MDA says.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump tour kibbutz ravaged in massacre
The daughter of fmr. President Trump and her husband visited Kfar Aza, where they spoke with residents and members of the security forces.
Footage from the battlefield:
Footage from the battlefield: Soldiers find weapons hidden in childrens' rooms and toys
In an operation, forces eliminated hundreds of terrorists and found weapons hidden in children's dolls in the Bakshi area.
Shin Bet reveals:
Shin Bet reveals: How Iran attempted to recruit, collect intel from Israelis
Iranian agents pretend to offer jobs, dating online, pose as Israelis to incite hatred over the hostage crisis in latest intel operation.
Heavy missile barrage on central Israel
Rocket fragments found in Tel Aviv school; no injuries reported.
Watch:
Watch: The heroic battle for Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak
Newly released footage shows a neighborhood watch squad holding off a Hamas force with automatic rifles, grenades, and RPGs for 12 hours.
Watch:
Watch: IDF commander dedicates tunnel explosion to fallen soldiers
Soldiers destroy tunnel shafts terrorists hid in to fire at IDF - and dedicate the blast to their comrades who were killed in the clash.
Ben-Gvir: Otzma Yehudit will not support a halt to the war
Itamar Ben-Gvir warns the Prime Minister that his party may withdraw from the coalition if Netanyahu agrees to an extended ceasefire.
Two injured by antitank missile in Upper Galilee
Antitank missile fired from Lebanon hits vehicle, leaves at least two people injured.
New information on Hamas leader's physical health
New footage shows senior Hamas leader Mohammed Deif is alive and walking on his own, despite the weeks of fighting in Gaza.
Israelis brace for a cold, rainy weekend
Weather expected to drop below seasonal average, as forecasters say chance of flooding along the coastline.
Released hostage:
Released hostage: 'We heard on the radio that Dad had been killed'
Agam Goldstein-Almog, 17, speaks about her time in Hamas captivity. 'We knew about Yam's death, we still held out hope for Dad.'
Politicans knew about tunnel system for years, but did not act
Security officials claim that despite deliberations on the Hamas tunnels system, political officials refused to order an attack.
Finance Ministry pushes for slew of new taxes, Smotrich refuses
Ministry officials asked for cutting tax credits per child or for finishing degrees and called for taxes on income, apartments, and Netflix.
IDF takes out rocket launcher in Lebanon
IDF artillery strikes Hezbollah terror infrastructure, launcher used to fire at Israel.
Khan Yunis:
Khan Yunis: IDF eliminates terrorists in strike on terror compound
IDF locates numerous weapons during search of school, destroy launcher loaded with rockets aimed at Israeli territory.
