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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

How Hamas built a tunnel in plain view of the IDF

Footage as early as 2016 shows Hamas building tunnels in full view of Israeli soldiers and civilians.

How Hamas built a tunnel in plain view of the IDF

Binyamin Region mourns:

Binyamin Region mourns: 'He fought for his nation and his country'

The Binyamin region has announced that one of its residents has been killed in action in the Gaza Strip.

Binyamin Region mourns: 'He fought for his nation and his country'

Injured soldier recounts:

Injured soldier recounts: Killing two terrorists despite injuries from a grenade

A soldier from the Yahalom special forces unit tells of a point-blank engagement with two terrorists in the Shajiya region of Gaza.

Injured soldier recounts: Killing two terrorists despite injuries from a grenade

Gallant to US Defense Sec:

Gallant to US Defense Sec: Israel's victory is the victory of the free world'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant holds joint press conference with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. 'Hostages are most humanitarian issue.'

Gallant to US Defense Sec: Israel's victory is the victory of the free world'

USA assembling international force to protect Red Sea shipping

A new report claims that the Pentagon will soon launch a multinational task force to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.

USA assembling international force to protect Red Sea shipping

Hamas publishes video of 3 hostages in act of psychological warfare

Video is first sign of life from Amiram Cooper, Chaim Peri and Yoram Metzger since October 7, set to song 'Don't cast me out when I am old.'

Hamas publishes video of 3 hostages in act of psychological warfare

Hamas monument to 2014 APC attack in which Oron Shaul was killed destroyed

Golani Brigade soldiers demolish 'Palestine Square' in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood of Gaza City, monument to killing, capture of Oron Shaul

Hamas monument to 2014 APC attack in which Oron Shaul was killed destroyed

Liberman: Netanyahu has implemented Oslo more than anyone

Avigfdor Liberman denounces Netanyahu's pledges 'not to return to Oslo' as political posturing.

Liberman: Netanyahu has implemented Oslo more than anyone

Hezbollah fires at Israel from UN, Lebanese army posts

Terrorist organization has launched hundreds of attacks at Israel since October 7, killing 5 civilians.

Hezbollah fires at Israel from UN, Lebanese army posts

Sheikh who called Israel an enemy 'promoted coexistence'

The sheikh was convicted of incitement to violence on two occasions, in a verdict that included a surprising statement in his defense.

Sheikh who called Israel an enemy 'promoted coexistence'

2 IDF captains fall in Gaza

Captain Yarin Gahali killed in battle in southern Gaza, Captain Netanel Silberg killed in battle in northern Gaza.

2 IDF captains fall in Gaza

Terrorist who took part in Oct. 7 massacre caught in Gaza school

Hamas terrorists captured during raid on school in the Rimal neighborhood where they had been holed up.

Terrorist who took part in Oct. 7 massacre caught in Gaza school

Chabad rekindles menorah in Polish parliament

After Polish politician Gzregorz Braun sprayed a menorah in the Polish parliament with a fire extinguisher, Chabad relit the menorah today.

Chabad rekindles menorah in Polish parliament

252nd Division conquers Beit Hanoun in Gaza

The operation included finding Hamas tunnels, killing terrorists, and destroying significant parts of Hamas's infrastructure in the area.

252nd Division conquers Beit Hanoun in Gaza

Netanyahu to US Def. Sec.

Netanyahu to US Defense Secretary Austin: This is a war of civilization against barbarism

PM says Israel's war against Hamas is also America's war because the US leads the forces of civilization.

Netanyahu to US Defense Secretary Austin: This is a war of civilization against barbarism

Man sprays foul-smelling substance, yells 'gas the Jews' at DC synagogue

Antisemitic incident in front of Washington DC synagogue being investigated as a hate crime.

Man sprays foul-smelling substance, yells 'gas the Jews' at DC synagogue

WSJ: Israel is endangering soldiers because of American pressure

A Wall Street Journal editorial claims that Israeli attempts to work according to American demands are costing the IDF soldiers.

WSJ: Israel is endangering soldiers because of American pressure

Binyamin shooting attack:

Binyamin shooting attack | Yishai was on leave and chased terrorists who shot at his wife

When terrorists opened fire on his car, wounding his wife, Yishai Cohen returned fire, preventing a much worse outcome.

Binyamin shooting attack | Yishai was on leave and chased terrorists who shot at his wife

US Defense Sec. holds meeting with Defense Min. Gallant

US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin lands in Israel, meets with Defense Min. Gallant and top officials in Israel's defense establishment.

US Defense Sec. holds meeting with Defense Min. Gallant

Jerusalem:

Dramatic rise in missionary activity in Jerusalem's haredi neighborhoods

'Missionaries taking advantage of fear and uncertainty created by Gaza war,' Yad L'Achim warns.

Dramatic rise in missionary activity in Jerusalem's haredi neighborhoods

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'We abort attacks when we see unexpected civilian presence'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari addressed civilian casualties. 'Hamas sees civilian death as a strategy; we see it as a tragedy.'

IDF Spokesman Hagari: 'We abort attacks when we see unexpected civilian presence'

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: SFC (Res.) Lidor Yosef Karavani fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

Karavani, 23, from Eilat, was a soldier in Engineering Battalion 8163 of the Southern Command.

Cleared for publication: SFC (Res.) Lidor Yosef Karavani fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

Terror in Binyamin:

One injured in shooting attack in Binyamin

IDF pursuing terrorist who shot and injured woman near the town of Ateret in the BInyamin Region.

One injured in shooting attack in Binyamin

Jordan:

Jordan: Soldiers injured in clashes with weapons smugglers on Syrian border

Jordanian military says it foiled attempt to smuggle large amount of weapons, including missiles, across Jordan-Syria border.

Jordan: Soldiers injured in clashes with weapons smugglers on Syrian border

Iran and Hezbollah behind an attempted cyberattack on an Israeli hospital

Attempted cyberattack on Ziv Medical Center was orchestrated by Iran, with involvement of Hezbollah terror group.

Iran and Hezbollah behind an attempted cyberattack on an Israeli hospital

Protecting Israel’s skies:

Protecting Israel’s skies: Long-range aerial threats thwarted by IAF

Watch: IAF intercepts cruise missiles, hostile aircraft, threatening Israeli airspace.

Protecting Israel’s skies: Long-range aerial threats thwarted by IAF

'His verdict is hell'

'His verdict is hell' | Stabbing victim released from hospital and confronts terrorist

Capt. (Res.) Meni Kalcheim was released from the hospital and met the IDF soldiers who were holding the terrorist who stabbed him.

'His verdict is hell' | Stabbing victim released from hospital and confronts terrorist

Suitcases with NIS 5 million in cash found in home of Hamas official

IDF forces locate suitcases with terror funds, numerous weapons, in home of senior Hamas official.

Suitcases with NIS 5 million in cash found in home of Hamas official

Friends eulogize Etan Naeh:

Friends eulogize MSG Etan Naeh: 'We will miss your beautiful smile, the most giant heart'

Naeh, 26, served in the Duvdevan unit and was killed in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.

Friends eulogize MSG Etan Naeh: 'We will miss your beautiful smile, the most giant heart'

Israeli hacker group: We disrupted Iranian gas stations

Service at Iranian gas stations disrupted, following claims by hacker group.

Israeli hacker group:  We disrupted Iranian gas stations

France's message to Lebanon: The rules of the game have changed

French Pres. Macron sent message to Lebanon pushing for diplomatic solution to distance Hezbollah from border with Israel, report says.

France's message to Lebanon: The rules of the game have changed

Harvard applications down amid backlash over antisemitism

Harvard sees 17% drop in applications from students applying through early admission, figures released by the university show.

Harvard applications down amid backlash over antisemitism

During Israel visit:

Austin to push Israel to define 'milestones' for Gaza war during Israel visit

Senior US defense official says Defense Secretary plans to press Israel on how to move through the different phases of its campaign in Gaza.

Austin to push Israel to define 'milestones' for Gaza war during Israel visit

Sen. Graham praises Biden's efforts for Israel-Saudi ties

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says October 7 should be used as a catalyst to normalize ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Sen. Graham praises Biden's efforts for Israel-Saudi ties

Father of shot hostage:

Father of shot hostage: This isn't an oversight, it's lawlessness

Avi Shamriz, father of one of the hostages accidentally shot dead by IDF: They marched in broad daylight and the force slaughtered them.

Father of shot hostage: This isn't an oversight, it's lawlessness

Delaware:

Car collides with vehicle near Biden's motorcade in Delaware

President and First Lady unharmed after car collides with SUV that was part of the President's security detail in Wilmington.

Car collides with vehicle near Biden's motorcade in Delaware

Report:

Report: Israel to agree to new ceasefire and hostage release

Egyptian security sources say Israel and Hamas are both open to renewed ceasefire and hostage release.

Report: Israel to agree to new ceasefire and hostage release

Two additional soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Eitan Naeh from Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu fell in battle in Gaza. Uriah Bayer, critically injured in another battle, died of his wounds.

Two additional soldiers fell in battle in Gaza