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IDF soldiers take over, destroy, Hamas Shejaiya Battalion's command and control center

IDF locates tunnel shaft containing motorbikes used in brutal October 7 massacre, strike terror cells using 'Maoz' drone for the first time.

Journalist mourns friend:

Journalist mourns friend: 'We will always remember Elia's sweet smile'

Elia Toledano was 'a young man who only wanted to rejoice and dance,' childhood friend Michael Shemesh mourns.

Turkey condemns Israeli 'provocations' in Jenin

Turkish Foreign Ministry 'strongly condemns' prayers in mosque, calls it an 'attack' on Muslim holy space.

Russia:

Russia: Court upholds ruling to hold Evan Gershkovich in detention

Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was arrested in Russia on espionage charges last March.

IDF recovers body of hostage Elia Toledano

IDF announces it recovered the body of Elia Toledano, 28, who was kidnapped from the party in Re'im on October 7.

Report:

Report: Harris wants Biden administration to be tougher on Israel

Politico report: Vice President Harris saying she wants the White House to show more concern publicly for the humanitarian damage in Gaza.

Britain announces ban on 'violent settlers'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says "extremist settlers" undermine security and stability for Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

Herzog to AP:

Herzog to AP: Now isn't the time to talk about a two-state solution

President Herzog joins high-ranking Israeli officials to speak out against a two-state solution after the war in Gaza.

Gantz:

Gantz: We will have full security control in the Gaza Strip

Minister Benny Gantz holds press conference and comments on how, in his eyes, the future in the Gaza Strip should look.

Poll:

Poll: Lapid collapses, Gantz gains strength

New poll finds the Yesh Atid Party is falling to 10 seats. A party led by Naftali Bennett wins 12 seats.

Netanyahu to Red Cross:

Netanyahu to Red Cross: 'You have every right and expectation to pressure Hamas'

President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu meeet with Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric, demand she work to free the hostages.

Biden:

Biden: I want Israel to be focused on how to save civilian lives

US President asked if he wants Israel to scale back or tone down its attacks on Gaza by the end of the year.

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: Hamas terrorists won't be safe underground

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addresses new techniques of planting explosives in underground tunnels to catch terrorists hiding underground.

Biden Admin. asks Israel to end war before 2024

US officials say President Biden has asked that Netanyahu conclude the large-scale campaign in Gaza before the new year.

Chief Rabbi condemns soldiers' use of mosque loudspeakers

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef tells IDF Chief Rabbi soldiers cannot behave in a manner which disrespects other religions after incident in Jenin.

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists killed in underground tunnel

IDF forces detect and engage terrorists in one of Hamas's main tunnel networks.

Chief of Staff to soldiers:

Chief of Staff to soldiers in Gaza: You fight so we can return to Nahal Oz and Kfar Aza

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Golani soldiers in Shejaiya, remarks interrupted by explosion from nearby battle.

Despite combat wounds:

Despite combat wounds: Son of State Comptroller lights menorah

Hagai, the son of the State Comptroller, was wounded in Gaza a month ago. Tonight, he has recovered enough to light a menorah in Jerusalem.

20% of Hezbollah rockets have fallen in Lebanon since October 7

In 1 barrage on Israel this week, 8 Hezbollah rockets landed in Lebanese territory.

Eight soldiers seriously wounded in Gaza

Eight soldiers suffered serious injuries today during engagements with Hamas. All were evacuated to hospital care.

Wiesenthal Center files to dismiss $5 billion Farrakhan lawsuit

Nation of Islam leader sues Simon Wiesenthal Center, ADL for nearly $5 billion for calling him antisemitic.

Watch:

Watch: Soccer tournament for MDA medic murdered on Oct. 7th

Israeli national soccer team seniors played in memory of Amit Mann, who was murdered while saving lives in Kibbutz Be'eri on Oct. 7.

Trump pulls ahead of Biden in swing states

Donald Trump's lead continues to widen even in states with no clear voting allegiance.

Mossad foils attempted attack on Jews in Denmark

Israeli intelligence agency says 7 Hamas operatives arrested for plotting attack on Jews on European soil.

UK imposes new sanctions against Iran

A series of new sanctions against Iranian officials comes into force today in England, allowing stronger steps in the UK against the regime.

Gallant to US NSA:

Gallant to US NSA: Dismantling Hamas will take more than a few months'

Defense Minister meets US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as war in Gaza, attacks from Lebanon continue.

Shooter's parents apologize:

Mistaken shooting of Yuval Kestelman: Shooter's parents send letter of apology

Aviad Frija's parents: 'Aviad has never hurt a fly, and he would never hurt another person except out of a sense of need and necessity.'

Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk

New study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse; the findings may lead to a strategy for reversing this susceptibility.

IDF offers: $400K reward for Hamas leader's location

IDF distributes flyers promising substantial financial rewards for tipoffs leading to discovery of Hamas leaders.

Jenin:

Jenin: IDF soldiers disciplined for praying over mosque loudspeaker

IDF soldiers removed from military service after filming themselves praying on mosque's loudspeaker system.

Moldovan court overturns ban on political party

Supreme Court to hear case regarding removal of 'Chance' party from participating in elections.

Watch:

Watch: Surrendering terrorists exit hospital with weapons in hand

IDF soldiers transfer surrendering terrorists to ISA for questioning.

MK:

Revoke tax benefits from nonprofit that used fallen soldiers in their PR campaign

MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit): Revoke tax benefits from nonprofit that used fallen soldiers in their PR campaign

Fallen officer ordered attack:

Fallen officer ordered attack: 'I waited for this for 9 years - time to settle the score'

IDF publishes recordings from commander of Regiment 13's radio message, before the attack on Hamas in which he was killed.

Police to block access to Meron

Visitors arriving by public transportation, private minibus, will not be allowed to access the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Foreign Minister:

Foreign Minister: 'UNRWA is part of the problem - not part of the solution'

Foreign Min. Eli Cohen thanks Swiss for ending funding for UNRWA, says organization only makes situation of Gaza residents worse.

Survey: Palestinian Authority Arabs support Oct. 7th massacre

Close to 90% oppose PA leader Abu Mazen and call for his resignation

Hamas leader:

Hamas leader: 'Israelis have rights - but not at the expense of others'

Hamas leader Moussa Abu Marzouk says terror group seeks to be 'part of the PLO,' denies Hamas' responsibility for Oct. 7 atrocities.

Arab vandalism:

Hateful inscriptions erased from Joshua's Tomb

'We are the light and they are the darkness and the light will always prevail. We are making it clear to these barbarians: Israel will win!'

Heartbreaking:

Heartbreaking: Hershkovitz family sings their father's song

Family members of Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell fighting in Gaza, records moving performance of a song he wrote and performed in Gaza. Watch.