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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

IDF:

IDF: Our troops fired at Hamas spotters in Gaza church

IDF publishes findings on incident in which two women were reportedly shot in Latin Church in Shejaya: We do not target civilians.

IDF: Our troops fired at Hamas spotters in Gaza church

Two IDF soldiers injured near Lebanon border

Two IDF soldiers in reserves moderately injured as a result of fire toward IDF post in the area of Malkia. IAF attacks Hezbollah targets.

Two IDF soldiers injured near Lebanon border

Sign of life from captivity:

Sign of life from captivity: Islamic Jihad publishes video of two hostages

Islamic Jihad publishes video of hostages Elad Katzir and Gadi Moses who appeal for action to be taken to secure their release.

Sign of life from captivity: Islamic Jihad publishes video of two hostages

This is how an IDF soldier found Sinwar's bunker in Gaza

The house, one of Sinwar's four houses, was networked with 40 perimeter security cameras. Suspicious tiles led to a bunker.

This is how an IDF soldier found Sinwar's bunker in Gaza

Report:

Report: Communications failure led to shooting of 3 hostages

Battalion which mistakenly killed 3 hostages had relieved another force, wasn't told of evidence of hostages' presence, according to report.

Report: Communications failure led to shooting of 3 hostages

South African Chief Rabbi to Pope Francis: Repent for sins against Israel

Pope Francis chastised Israel, saying it's “forbidden to respond to terror with terror." Rabbi Goldstein responded with a harsh message.

South African Chief Rabbi to Pope Francis: Repent for sins against Israel

Netanyahu meets wounded soldiers, civilians

PM meets civilians wounded on October 7, soldiers wounded in Gaza at Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center's special rehabilitation center.

Netanyahu meets wounded soldiers, civilians

Journalist:

Journalist: Ben-Gvir, "a persona non grata even in Jewish Home 'is now 'normalized'

Journalist explains what prompted PM Benjamin Netanyahu to include Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the government and “normalize” him.

Journalist: Ben-Gvir, "a persona non grata even in Jewish Home 'is now 'normalized'

Yad Sarah

IDF soldiers recover Yad Sarah equipment looted by Hamas terrorists

IDF soldiers raided a Nukhba terrorist's home in Gaza and found equipment belonging to Yad Sarah looted during the October 7th attack.

IDF soldiers recover Yad Sarah equipment looted by Hamas terrorists

162nd Division recovers bodies of 5 hostages and soldiers

IDF says about 1,000 terrorists have been killed during the battle in Jabaliya so far, 3,000 have been taken prisoner in Gaza.

162nd Division recovers bodies of 5 hostages and soldiers

Master Sergeant Maoz Fenigstein from Givat Hanan in Susya fell in battle

Master Sergeant (res.) Maoz Fenigstein, 25 years old, from Susya, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Master Sergeant Maoz Fenigstein from Givat Hanan in Susya fell in battle

Watch:

Watch: Shaldag special forces in terror tunnel in heart of Gaza

Shaldag Unit operates in Hamas tunnels in Gaza City, 1500 tunnel shafts and underground passages uncovered since the beginning of the war.

Watch: Shaldag special forces in terror tunnel in heart of Gaza

Tzohar Rabbis’ Call:

Tenth of Tevet - day of prayer and good deeds, to increase unity

Tzohar Rabbis call on the public to mention the Tenth of Tevet as a day of prayer and good deeds, to say kaddish for the victims of the war.

Tenth of Tevet - day of prayer and good deeds, to increase unity

Investigation:

Investigation: Noa Argamani may have been abducted by Gaza civilians, not Hamas

NBC reports female hostage seen being kidnapped from music festival on motorcycle may not have been released because she's not with Hamas.

Investigation: Noa Argamani may have been abducted by Gaza civilians, not Hamas

Journalist on human rights in Gaza: "Stupidity and naivety hide behind the concern"

Human rights organizations filed a petition against IDF for forcing evacuation of hospital patients; director was found to be Hamas member

Journalist on human rights in Gaza: "Stupidity and naivety hide behind the concern"

Revealed: 700% rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses

Knesset Subcommittee for Foreign Policy and Public Diplomacy discusses rise in antisemitic incidents on US college campuses.

Revealed: 700% rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses

War Report:

State Comptroller.: Government failure on home front – it's not justified

State comptroller Matanyahu Engelman claims citizens had difficulty receiving state services, even in matters directly related to the war.

State Comptroller.: Government failure on home front – it's not justified

Stunning admission:

Gaza hospital director describes how Hamas uses hospitals for military purposes

Ahmed Kahlot, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalya, details how Hamas had private ambulance and phones in his hospital.

Gaza hospital director describes how Hamas uses hospitals for military purposes

As terrorists were attacking:

Hundreds of soldiers waited for orders outside the kibbutz as terrorists were attacking

New footage shows a massive Israeli force rushed to Kibbutz Be'eri when Hamas attacked, but stopped short of actually entering the town.

Hundreds of soldiers waited for orders outside the kibbutz as terrorists were attacking

IDF troops find hundreds of rockets intended to be fired at Israel

162 Division uncovered weapons production sites and a storage facility containing a large stockpile of armaments in Al-Atatra and Jabaliya.

IDF troops find hundreds of rockets intended to be fired at Israel

Jerry Seinfeld:

Jerry Seinfeld: 'Committed to raising awareness for hostages'

According to those present, Seinfeld and his family were very moved by the hostages' stories.

Jerry Seinfeld: 'Committed to raising awareness for hostages'

Officials estimate:

Officials estimate: October 7th terrorists will not be tried until war is over

Among reasons there is currently no possibility to begin trying the terrorists is fact that there are still hostages in Hamas captivity.

Officials estimate: October 7th terrorists will not be tried until war is over

What will be the KKL – JNF 76th Independence Day symbol?

For the first time, Israeli students from across the country were invited to compete to design the JNF's new symbol for next year.

What will be the KKL – JNF 76th Independence Day symbol?

UK Middle East Minister:

UK Middle East Minister: '10/7 sexual violence must be investigated to ensure justice'

Lord Tariq Ahmad called on the international community to condemn Hamas and on Israel to take all measures to protect civilians.

UK Middle East Minister: '10/7 sexual violence must be investigated to ensure justice'

Houthis in Eilat?

Houthis in Eilat? Police called to filming of satire show

Police received a report of men in Houthi uniforms in a boat near an Eilat beach. Officers at the scene found that they were actors.

Houthis in Eilat? Police called to filming of satire show

Lebanese media:

Lebanese media: French say Israel ready for a ground offensive in Lebanon

French authorities warned Hezbollah that if negotiations to secure Israel's border fail, there may be a large offensive into Lebanon.

Lebanese media: French say Israel ready for a ground offensive in Lebanon

Blow to Hamas' money flow:

Blow to Hamas' money flow | Top Hamas financier eliminated in IDF strike

Subhi Ferwana was involved in the transfer of tens of millions of dollars to Hamas and its military wing in the Gaza Strip.

Blow to Hamas' money flow | Top Hamas financier eliminated in IDF strike

Knesset subcomittee to meet today to decide how to judge Hamas

The meeting will include Justice Minister Levin and the Attorney General, and deal with alternatives to the normal criminal justice system.

Knesset subcomittee to meet today to decide how to judge Hamas

Watch:

Watch: IDF troops discover explosive device in Shuja'iyya medical clinic

IDF troops in Khan Yunis eliminated a terrorist who launched an RPG at them. Israeli navy continues to strike targets from the sea.

Watch: IDF troops discover explosive device in Shuja'iyya medical clinic

Watch:

Home of terrorist who killed father and son demolished

The home of the terrorist who killed a father and son together in Huwara has been demolished following a Supreme Court appeal.

Home of terrorist who killed father and son demolished

Troubling footage:

Troubling footage: IDF artillery deliberately fired over soldier's head

Video shows an IDF soldier standing under the barrel of an artillery piece as it fires a round. She then falls out of frame.

Troubling footage: IDF artillery deliberately fired over soldier's head

Edah HaChareidis Rabbis denounce journalists who praise soldiers

A strongly worded letter to the haredi community attacks journalists who praise soldiers and encourage IDF service for men and women.

Edah HaChareidis Rabbis denounce journalists who praise soldiers

Poll:

Poll: 69% of Israelis want elections immediately after war

62% of respondents believe that the criticism and protests against Israel in the world stem from antisemitism and hatred of Israel.

Poll: 69% of Israelis want elections immediately after war

Report:

Report: Israel demands Hezbollah be pushed 6 miles from border

Attacks by Lebanese terror org. were one of the main issues discussed during meeting between US Defense Sec. Austin, Gallant, and Netanyahu.

Report: Israel demands Hezbollah be pushed 6 miles from border

Anti-Israel protesters march through New York City, disrupt traffic

The protesters were seen holding PLO flags and anti-Israel signs.

Anti-Israel protesters march through New York City, disrupt traffic

At least 111 dead in earthquake in northwestern China

Authorities say the earthquake's magnitude was 6.2. The quake hit the province of Gansu but was also felt in neighboring Qinghai.

At least 111 dead in earthquake in northwestern China

Poll:

Poll: Gantz wins 23 seats, Netanyahu crashes to 15, Smotrich doesn't pass threshold

A party led by Bennett wins 13 seats, a party led by former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen wins nine seats.

Poll: Gantz wins 23 seats, Netanyahu crashes to 15, Smotrich doesn't pass threshold