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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.

Khan Yunis: IDF eliminates terrorists in strike on terror compound

'Giving to others was at the root of his soul'

Teachers mourn fallen Givati Brigade officer Lieutenant Yaacov Elian, 20, from Ramat Gan.

'Giving to others was at the root of his soul'

Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:

White supremacist sent to prison over threats to jury in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre

Hardy Carroll Lloyd sentenced to more than six years in federal prison over threats to jury and witnesses at trial of Tree of Life shooter.

White supremacist sent to prison over threats to jury in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre

Three soldiers fell in battle in Gaza, eight soldiers seriously injured

Sergeant Lavi Gihasi, Lieutenant Yaacov Elian and Lieutenant Omri Shwartz fell in battle in Gaza. Eight soldiers were seriously injured.

Three soldiers fell in battle in Gaza, eight soldiers seriously injured

Foreign Minister Cohen:

Foreign Minister Cohen: Swapping ministerial roles during a war is not right

Foreign Minister is expected to swap roles with Minister Israel Katz and become Minister of Energy: I will do so if asked.

Foreign Minister Cohen: Swapping ministerial roles during a war is not right

US letter supports Israel:

US letter supports Israel: America must stand with Israel to eradicate Hamas

Elected officials, national security and military experts sign letter calling for the US to stand by Israel as it fights Hamas.

US letter supports Israel: America must stand with Israel to eradicate Hamas

After midnight:

After midnight: Rocket barrage on Kiryat Shmona, Hezbollah claims responsibility

At least eight rockets fired, of which two exploded in the city. Hezbollah: A response to Israel's continued aggression.

After midnight: Rocket barrage on Kiryat Shmona, Hezbollah claims responsibility

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Prison guards questioned after terrorist was beaten and died

Several prison guards interrogated following the death in Ktzi'ot Prison of terrorist who was convicted of attempting to murder Jews.

Cleared for publication: Prison guards questioned after terrorist was beaten and died

Hamas official who proudly flaunted massacre thanks Canada

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad thanked Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for their support of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas official who proudly flaunted massacre thanks Canada

Prison Service Commissioner seeks to remain in position until end of war

Israel Prisons Service Commissioner Katy Perry tells National Security Minister she no longer intends to retire in January.

Prison Service Commissioner seeks to remain in position until end of war

Top Israeli pundit:

Top Israeli pundit: 'Biden's dreams will harm our reality'

Amit Segal explains why it is more likely for Hamas to take over Judea and Samaria than for the PA to take over Gaza.

Top Israeli pundit: 'Biden's dreams will harm our reality'

US indicts Hezbollah terrorist who planned AMIA bombing

Samuel Salman El Reda charged for planning Buenos Aires bombing which killed 85 people in 1994.

US indicts Hezbollah terrorist who planned AMIA bombing

Hamas' subterranean city:

Inside Hamas leaders' subterranean city | IDF takes control of Hamas' 'Elite Quarter'

The IDF has captured the area from where Hamas’ administrative and military leadership operated.

Inside Hamas leaders' subterranean city | IDF takes control of Hamas' 'Elite Quarter'

Gallant aboard Navy ship:

Defense Minister Gallant aboard Navy ship: 'Try to attack Eilat, we will know what to do'

The Defense Minister visited Navy commanders and servicepeople in Eilat and addressed the threat to traffic in the Red Sea.

Defense Minister Gallant aboard Navy ship: 'Try to attack Eilat, we will know what to do'

Syrian President:

Syrian President: No evidence Holocaust occurred, lie was used to justify Israel

Bashar Al-Assad engages in Holocaust denial, claims US funded rise of Nazi Germany, peddles discredited Khazar theory.

Syrian President: No evidence Holocaust occurred, lie was used to justify Israel

How the IAF wiped out much of Hamas' Aerial Unit

Hamas aerial detection system was hidden inside water heaters on the roofs of civilian houses in the Gaza Strip.

How the IAF wiped out much of Hamas' Aerial Unit

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: When residents return to north, it will be different, more secure'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets commanders, reservists of the 146th Division, says IDF working to change conditions at northern border

Chief of Staff: When residents return to north, it will be different, more secure'

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza:

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza: 'I was in Israel many times, this trip is my most important'

The Former Arkansas governor and Evangelical Christian leaders visited Kfar Aza to witness the devastation of the October 7th massacre.

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza: 'I was in Israel many times, this trip is my most important'

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Hamas terrorists have two choices: surrender or die'

The Prime Minister reaffirmed that Israel will continue the war until Hamas is eliminated and all of the hostages are released.

Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Hamas terrorists have two choices: surrender or die'

Captain (res.) Uriel Cohen OBM | 'A very special and gentle soul'

Kerem B'Yavneh Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Aharon Friedman eulogizes former student Captain Uriel Cohen, who fell in battle in Gaza.

Captain (res.) Uriel Cohen OBM | 'A very special and gentle soul'

'A strong man, fearful of G-d'

Ramat Gan Yeshiva head eulogizes fallen student: 'A strong man, fearful of G-d'

Master Sergeant Maoz Fenigstein, 25, from Susya, who fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip, was laid to rest on Wednesday in Jerusalem.

Ramat Gan Yeshiva head eulogizes fallen student: 'A strong man, fearful of G-d'

New details emerge:

New details emerge: One hostage shouted, 'Help, hostages' at IDF dog's camera

Footage from IDF dog's camera could have alerted soldiers to hostages' presence - but was discovered only after their deaths.

New details emerge: One hostage shouted, 'Help, hostages' at IDF dog's camera

Linda Sarsour holds illegal anti-Israel rally in Capitol building

About 60 anti-Israel activists arrested after staging illegal demonstration in the Capitol Rotunda calling for end of US aid to Israel.

Linda Sarsour holds illegal anti-Israel rally in Capitol building

Released hostage Ofir Engel:

Released hostage Ofir Engel: 'They told us the families don't want us to come back'

Ofir Engel, released hostage, returns to Kibbutz Be'eri, from which he was kidnapped on the day of Hamas' brutal attack on Israel.

Released hostage Ofir Engel: 'They told us the families don't want us to come back'

Bereaved mother to soldiers:

Bereaved mother in message to soldiers: 'I love and appreciate you. I have no anger'

Iris Haim, mother of hostage shot by IDF, tells soldiers: 'I love and appreciate you. I have no anger.'

Bereaved mother in message to soldiers: 'I love and appreciate you. I have no anger'

Relative of infant hostage:

Relative of family held hostage: Israelis have accepted the hostage situation

Relative of the Bibas family, who are in Hamas captivity, shared: 'I called the lists of released hostages modern day 'Schindler’s Lists.''

Relative of family held hostage: Israelis have accepted the hostage situation

Footage: IDF bombs 56 buildings in Shejaya neighborhood

IDF bombs 56 buildings in Gaza City's Shejaya neighborhood. 'Here, the victory begins.'

Footage: IDF bombs 56 buildings in Shejaya neighborhood

Jabalya: IDF discovers long-range rockets installed on truck

IDF troops locate truck with long-range rockets installed by the Hamas terrorist organization.

Jabalya: IDF discovers long-range rockets installed on truck

Tzur Hadassah sadly announces: Captain Uriel Cohen fell in battle

Resident of Tzur Hadassah, Uriel Cohen, husband of Chana and father of Shir and Lia, fell in battle in Gaza.

Tzur Hadassah sadly announces: Captain Uriel Cohen fell in battle

Under the radar:

Under the radar: 8,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs allowed to enter Israel

IDF's Central Command approves allowing 8,000 PA Arabs to work in Israeli-controlled areas - despite lack of approval by political echelon.

Under the radar: 8,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs allowed to enter Israel

In first since October 7: Paratroopers to get leave from army

For the first time since they were called up on the day the war broke out, three battalions of paratroopers receive leave.

In first since October 7: Paratroopers to get leave from army

Report: Attempted ramming near Kiryat Arba

Terrorist neutralized, no injuries, in attempted ramming attack near Kiryat Arba.

Report: Attempted ramming near Kiryat Arba

IDF: 300 terror targets in one day

Launch post used to fire rockets at Israel on Tuesday was struck by the IAF.

IDF: 300 terror targets in one day

Report:

Israel considering two-week ceasefire for hostage release

Washington Post reports Israel considering longer ceasefire, up to two weeks, for Hamas to find all hostages and bring them back to safety.

Israel considering two-week ceasefire for hostage release

Rain to return to Israel over the weekend

Rain to spread to central Israel, along with thunderstorms.

Rain to return to Israel over the weekend

Germany protests to Iran over plot to attack synagogue

Germany summons Iranian charge d’affaires after court determines Iran was involved in plot to attack a German synagogue.

Germany protests to Iran over plot to attack synagogue

Watch:

Watch: Freed hostages in prayer of thanksgiving at the Western Wall

Sapir Cohen, Yelena Trupanob and Irena Tati visit Western Wall, recite prayers of thanksgiving.

Watch: Freed hostages in prayer of thanksgiving at the Western Wall

Contrary to estimates:

Contrary to Israeli estimates: Hamas leader Mohammed Deif documented in good condition

Footage obtained as part of intelligence gathering services shows leader of Hamas' military wing standing on both his feet.

Contrary to Israeli estimates: Hamas leader Mohammed Deif documented in good condition

Biden:

Biden: Despite the added burdens, Israel must minimize civilian deaths

US President reiterates support for two-state solution: We are talking about a political future for the Palestinian people.

Biden: Despite the added burdens, Israel must minimize civilian deaths

Dramatic ruling:

Dramatic ruling: Colorado's Supreme Court disqualifies Trump

Colorado's Supreme Court rules Trump's candidacy in the state's primary is prohibited on constitutional grounds. Trump to appeal.

Dramatic ruling: Colorado's Supreme Court disqualifies Trump