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IDF gains control of Hezbollah combat compound

Golani Brigade takes operational control of a Hezbollah combat compound in Maroun El Ras, Lebanon, that posed a direct threat to the residents of northern Israel.

IDF gains control of Hezbollah combat compound

'Even a deal'

'Even a deal'| Religious Zionist rabbis call for hostages' release by all means

Several leading rabbis signed a letter to the government in which they called for it to work to bring the hostages home by any means necessary, 'even through a responsible deal.'

'Even a deal'| Religious Zionist rabbis call for hostages' release by all means

Over 100 missiles launched from Lebanon towards Haifa area

Sirens sound in Haifa, Akko, and nearby areas after Hezbollah launches dozens of rockets from Lebanon towards northern Israel; Hezbollah launches over 100 missiles in two consecutive barrages.

Over 100 missiles launched from Lebanon towards Haifa area

Southern District commander:

Southern District commander: 'Officers ran into the fire and saved many civilians'

Deputy Commissioner Amir Cohen spoke with Arutz Sheva about the heroism of the police officers on October 7th, 2023, and the way the officers have been treated since.

Southern District commander: 'Officers ran into the fire and saved many civilians'

Concern among French Jews: 'Macron is playing into Hamas' hands'

CRIF, umbrella organization of French Jews, slams, 'Call to deny Israel weapons does not promote peace, but plays directly into the hands of Hamas and Hezbollah.'

Concern among French Jews: 'Macron is playing into Hamas' hands'

Display of solidarity, hope:

Display of solidarity, hope: Thousands gather for 10/7 memorial in Barneveld, Netherlands

2,000 gathered for a memorial event, organized by Christians for Israel, which saw Dutch Christians standing with Israel and the Jewish people in a moment of deep reflection and hope.

Display of solidarity, hope: Thousands gather for 10/7 memorial in Barneveld, Netherlands

IDF and ISA eliminate three terrorists who participated in 10/7 massacre

During the strike, several terrorists were killed, including Muhammad Rafa’i, a terrorist from Hamas's Gaza Brigade who participated in the deadly massacre in the areas of Kfar Aza and Nahal Oz.

IDF and ISA eliminate three terrorists who participated in 10/7 massacre

Manhattan:

Manhattan: Torah dedication honors victims of October 7th

Over 5,000 people attended the dedication of the Torah scroll which was adorned with a cover inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives on October 7th.

Manhattan: Torah dedication honors victims of October 7th

IDF releases images of Iranian missile fragments

The IDF, in cooperation with other bodies, has removed 27 remnants of the Iranian missiles fired at Israel during last week's attack.

IDF releases images of Iranian missile fragments

First reserve division begins operating in southern Lebanon

The 146th Division has begun limited operational activities against Hezbollah terror targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon.

First reserve division begins operating in southern Lebanon

Gallery

Gallery | Thousands gather in Times Square to mark October 7th anniversary

Thousands gathered in Times Square in New York City to mark the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre and to call for the release of the hostages.

Gallery | Thousands gather in Times Square to mark October 7th anniversary

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

'London Against Hamas' group posts maps of Hamas tunnel system under Gaza throughout the London Underground on October 7 to highlight the plight of the hostages and Hamas' atrocities.

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

CIA Chief:

CIA Chief: 'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

CIA Director Bill Burns warned that while neither side was interested in an all-out war, 'misjudgments' between Israel and Iran could still inadvertently lead to a major escalation.

CIA Chief: 'Misjudgments could lead to wider regional war'

IDF eliminates Hezbollah headquarters commander

Suhail Hussein Husseini who played a crucial role in weapon transfers between Iran and Hezbollah and was responsible for distributing the advanced weaponry among Hezbollah’s units, was killed in a strike on Beirut.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah headquarters commander

'Intifada', 'coward'

'Intifada', 'coward': Home owned by University of Michigan president vandalized

A house in suburban Detroit, owned by the president of the University of Michigan Santa Ono, vandalized with the words “intifada” and “coward”.

'Intifada', 'coward': Home owned by University of Michigan president vandalized

Trump on Oct. 7 anniversary:

Trump on October 7 anniversary: I will not allow another Holocaust of the Jewish people

Republican presidential nominee speaks at Florida event marking the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel: We will NEVER let the horrors of October 7th be repeated here on American soil.

Trump on October 7 anniversary: I will not allow another Holocaust of the Jewish people

Italy:

Italy: Vandals deface mural depicting October 7 survivor

Vandals deface mural in Milan that depicted Vlada Patapov, who fled the Nova festival after the Hamas attack. Italy has seen a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents in the year since the October 7 attack.

Italy: Vandals deface mural depicting October 7 survivor

US officials:

US officials: Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

US officials tell CNN the US is no longer pushing to revive its proposed deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and is instead focused on shaping and limiting Israeli operations in Lebanon and against Iran.

US officials: Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Torah scroll written by families of Oct. 7 victims placed at Western Wall

Torah scroll written by the families of victims of the October 7 massacre and families of fallen soldiers of the Swords of Iron War placed in the Holy Ark of the Western Wall.

Torah scroll written by families of Oct. 7 victims placed at Western Wall

Watch:

Watch: Pro-Israel activist attacked by anti-Israel protesters

Todd Richman, co-founder of Democratic Majority of Israel, attacked and beaten by pro-Hamas protesters in Manhattan as he walks down the street holding an Israeli flag.

Watch: Pro-Israel activist attacked by anti-Israel protesters

Vice President Harris:

Vice President Harris: I will never forget October 7, and the world must never forget

US Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff plant pomegranate tree in memory of October 7 victims: On this solemn day, I will restate my pledge to always ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself.

Vice President Harris: I will never forget October 7, and the world must never forget

Watch:

Watch: 'Gam Ki Elech' in memory and honor of fallen educator

Jewish school students from all over the world sing "Gam Ki Elech" to the melody composed by Yossi Hershkovitz, a beloved Jerusalem high school principal who fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Watch: 'Gam Ki Elech' in memory and honor of fallen educator

Barrage fired from Lebanon, sirens in Gush Dan and Sharon

IDF says five projectiles were launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Residents of central Israel and the Sharon report hearing explosions, likely as a result of interceptions.

Barrage fired from Lebanon, sirens in Gush Dan and Sharon

Thousands of Breslov hasidim unable to return home from Uman

Two days after the conclusion of the holiday and following Sabbath, thousands of Breslov hasidim who traveled to Uman for Rosh Hashanah are still unable to board their flights home.

Thousands of Breslov hasidim unable to return home from Uman

Watch:

Watch: Israel's UN Mission marks one year since October 7 massacre

Israel’s Mission to the UN is holding a memorial event at the UN to mark the anniversary of the October 7th massacre.

Watch: Israel's UN Mission marks one year since October 7 massacre

Watch:

Watch: Watch: Trump visits the Rebbe's Ohel in honor of October 7

Former US President Donald Trump attends an October 7 Commemoration Event in at the gravesite of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Queens, New York.

Watch: Watch: Trump visits the Rebbe's Ohel in honor of October 7

After extended silence:

Sinwar contacts Hamas leadership in Qatar

IDF investigates rumors of the Hamas leader's assassination, Al-Arabiya reports that Sinwar contacted his associates in Qatar.

Sinwar contacts Hamas leadership in Qatar

Trump says he'd applaud if Israel struck Iran's nuclear facilities

In interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, former President replies in the affirmative when asked if he would "applaud" if Israel struck Iran's nuclear facilities, says he can achieve peace if reelected.

Trump says he'd applaud if Israel struck Iran's nuclear facilities

Berlin:

Special prayer service in Berlin commemorating first anniversary of massacre

A special prayer service was held this morning at the Central Synagogue in Berlin marking the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre, with participation of senior German politicians.

Special prayer service in Berlin commemorating first anniversary of massacre

Watch:

Watch: President Biden lights memorial candle for October 7 victims

President Biden and the First Lady mark one year since Hamas' brutal October 7th terrorist attacks and participate in a yahrzeit candle lighting.

Watch: President Biden lights memorial candle for October 7 victims

Pres. Biden calls Pres. Herzog to express solidarity on Oct. 7 anniversary

President Isaac Herzog spoke this evening, with US President Joe Biden, who called to offer his condolences to the citizens of Israel on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre.

Pres. Biden calls Pres. Herzog to express solidarity on Oct. 7 anniversary

Live:

Live: Bereaved Families' October 7 Memorial Ceremony

The memorial ceremony organized by bereaved families in Tel Aviv marks one year since the October 7 massacre, when 1,200 people were murdered and 250 were abducted by Hamas terrorists.

Live: Bereaved Families' October 7 Memorial Ceremony

US:

US shows support for Israel on 1st anniversary of 10/7 massacre

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: 'My prayers today are with those murdered by Hamas, the survivors, and all who are still working courageously to bring their loved ones home and end the suffering.'

US shows support for Israel on 1st anniversary of 10/7 massacre

IAF jets strike 120 targets in Lebanon in under an hour

In a large-scale airstrike that lasted about an hour, 100 air force planes attacked more than 120 terrorist targets of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

IAF jets strike 120 targets in Lebanon in under an hour

Missile fired from Yemen causes sirens in central Israel

Surface to surface missile fired from Yemen intercepted. Explosions heard in central Israel and Jerusalem.

Missile fired from Yemen causes sirens in central Israel

PM meets US Senators:

PM meets US Senators: 'Unlike the Holocaust, today we fight back'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets bipartisan delegation fo US Senators on October 7 anniversary. Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'France has it backwards and should be doubling down on support for Israel.

PM meets US Senators: 'Unlike the Holocaust, today we fight back'

Over 60% of US Jews have experienced antisemitism since 10/7

A new study shows 3.5 million out of 5.8 million American Jews have personally experienced antisemitism since October 7, 2023. Nearly 400,000 Jewish children have personally experienced antisemitism.

Over 60% of US Jews have experienced antisemitism since 10/7

Biden on 10/7 anniversary:

Biden on 10/7 anniversary: We support Israel's self-defense from Hezbollah, Hamas, Iran

US President issues statement marking anniversary of the October 7 massacre, says US will not stop working for the release of the hostages and a ceasefire.

Biden on 10/7 anniversary: We support Israel's self-defense from Hezbollah, Hamas,  Iran

Injured in battle in Lebanon:

Injured in battle in Lebanon, reservist Aviv Magen dies of his wounds

Command Sergeant Major (res.) Aviv Magen, age 43, succumbs to injuries following battle on Israel-Lebanon border.

Injured in battle in Lebanon, reservist Aviv Magen dies of his wounds

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Committed to doing everything possible to bring our hostages home'

Marking one year since the October 7 massacre, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant promises, 'We are eternally committed to the security and continuity of the State of Israel and her people.'

Defense Minister: 'Committed to doing everything possible to bring our hostages home'