IAF takes out Hamas sniper in Gaza
The IDF is continuing operations against terrorists in Shejaiya, Jabalya and Khan Yunis.
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Ambassador Hotovely:
Ambassador Hotovely: A Palestinian state? Absolutely no
Israel's ambassador to the UK says Israel will not agree to a Palestinian state: They want to have a state from the river to the sea.
Master sergeant Elisha Levinshtern fell in battle in Gaza
Master sergeant Elisha Levinshtern (res.), 38, from Harish, fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. An IDF soldier was seriously injured.
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: The commanders who fell in battle are an expression of our spirit
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi lights Hanukkah candles with injured IDF soldiers at Sheba Hospital: The actions you took are true heroism.
US antisemitism:
US antisemitism: 13-year-old accused of planning mass shooting at Ohio synagogue
13-year-old boy accused of planning a mass shooting at a Reform synagogue in Canton. He will appear in court next week.
Los Angeles:
Los Angeles: 75 arrested after pro-Palestinian Arab protesters shut down highway
Protesters calling for ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war bring traffic to a halt on 110 Freeway, refuse to leave until handcuffed.
House votes to authorize impeachment inquiry into Biden
House of Representatives votes to authorize its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The vote was along party lines.
Detroit man charged with murder of synagogue president
Prosecutor says there is no evidence the suspect knew the victim and reiterates police's claim that the incident was not a hate crime.
The second time in one day:
Aircraft strikes terrorist squad in Jenin for the second time in one day
Palestinian Arab sources report an aircraft attacked a terrorist squad that threw explosives in Jenin. Several terrorists eliminated.
'Feels like Russian roulette':
Families of hostages livid at Prime Minister Netanyahu: Feels like Russian roulette
Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters criticizes Netanyahu for not approving Mossad chief's trip to Qatar.
Tanzanian student was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7
Kibbutz Nahal Oz announces that Joshua Loitu Mollel was murdered on October 7 and his body is being held by Hamas.
Homefront Command commander:
Homefront Command commander: 'The situation in the north is worse than in the south'
Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo told Yad Mordechai residents that Israel already had a target date for a war with Hezbollah.
In light of Israel-Hamas war:
FBI warns of heightened risk of lone actor violence in December due to Israel-Hamas war
FBI, DHS warning comes as ADL reveals antisemitic incidents rose 337% to highest levels ever recorded following October 7.
Over 1000 menorah distributed to IDF soldiers in Samaria
The Samaria Regional Brigade organized concerts, lectures, baking workshops, and tours for the reservists celebrating away from home.
PM Netanyahu at Shin Bet HQ:
Netanyahu at Shin Bet HQ: 'I discern the beginning of Hamas' disintegration'
During a visit to Shin Bet HQ, PM Netanyahu said that Israel will need to deal with Iran and prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorists throw rocks from inside Jenin hospital
Arutz Sheva has obtained footage that shows terrorists throwing rocks at IDF soldiers from inside a Hospital in Jenin.
Protest org. apologizes for using fallen soldiers in campaign
Brothers in Arms published an ad claiming the government does not care about fallen soldiers, angering bereaved families.
Amid war in Ukraine, Europe's largest menorah lit in Kyiv
Ambassadors to Ukraine from around the world attend lighting of menorah in Ukrainian capital.
Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak:
Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak: Tal Haimi murdered in Hamas captivity
Tal, 41, was the father of three children: nine-year-old twins and a six-year-old boy. He was abducted on Oct. 7th by Hamas terrorists.
NYC Mayor Adams to hostage's families: Hamas must be destroyed
Mayor Eric Adams hosts families of Hamas' hostages to light Hanukkah families at his home, reiterates support for Israel against Hamas.
Khan Yunis:
IDF eliminates terrorist cell operating inside a school in Khan Yunis
During the operation, the troops engaged with a terrorist cell that fired at the troops with firearms and RPG-style anti-tank missiles.
Since war began:
116 rockets fired from inside humanitarian zone since war began
Since its designation in October, terrorists have fired 116 rockets from the humanitarian zone in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu to IDF soldiers:
Netanyahu to soldiers: 'Let there be no doubt - we will fight until Hamas is destroyed'
Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Unit 504 interrogations facility and the 460th Brigade complex in southern Israel.
Doctors tell hospital administration they won't treat terrorists
After a Hamas terrorist was taken to Hasharon Hospital in Petah Tikva for treatment, group of doctors say this is the 1st and last time.
Wife of fallen commander:
Wife of fallen commander: 'You were a role model for so many people'
Lieutenant Colonel Tomer Grinberg, the commander of the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion, fell in Shuja'iyya on Tuesday.
'I was sure you had a special protector:' Col. Itzhak Ben Basat laid to rest
Edna Ben Basat says she "was sure you had a special protector" at her son's funeral a day after he fell defending Israel.
Close quarters combat:
Close quarters combat | Watch: Givati Brigade Battle Team in southern Gaza
The Givati Brigade Battle Team comprises infantry, engineering, armored, and special forces.
Analyst:
Analyst: 'American pressure is making us bleed'
Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli says that the key to victory will be allowing the war to be led by the younger generation and lower ranks of the IDF.
Hamas terrorist wounded in battle treated at Israeli hospital
A terrorist who sustained wounds to his limbs while fighting IDF forces in Gaza is being treated at the Hasharon Hospital in Petah Tikva.
Man revived after being found lifeless in Jerusalem playground
United Hatzalah volunteers save man lying on ground in Ezrat Torah neighborhood after resident sees him from his window.
Biden:
Biden: 'Israel is an independent nation dealing with Hamas inhumanity'
US President Joe Biden praises Israeli attempts to minimize collateral damage as war in Gaza carries on.
'Death to Jews': Joshua's Tomb vandalized
Vandals desecrate Joshua's Tomb in Samaria. 'This is a barbaric hate crime and a terror attack in every way.'
Israel negotiating to move Hezbollah away from border
Intensive negotiations are underway to have the terrorist group relocate to the northern area of Lebanon.
Biden administration not planning to limit military aid to Israel
'We’re not going to do a damn thing other than protect Israel,' US Pres. Biden says.
Intensive battles in Gaza:
Intensive battles in Gaza as terrorists fire from civilian infrastructure
In advanced stage of efforts to clear Gaza City of terrorists, IDF forces engage with terrorists operating from inside civilian buildings.
Watch: Footage of Iron Dome interceptions this week
Defense Ministry releases operational footage of recent successful Iron Dome interceptions in southern Israel.
Jenin: Six terrorists eliminated, three soldiers lightly injured
IDF soldiers injured while destroying tunnel shaft exposed during operational activity in Jenin.
IDF: Two Golani soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza
Commander and soldier from Golani Brigade fell in battle Tuesday night in northern Gaza.
Widow of fallen soldier:
Widow of fallen soldier: 'It's final - my husband is no longer with me'
Stav Dado, whose husband Ziv's body was recovered from Gaza, urges Israel not to end war until Hamas is destroyed.
How Hamas fires rockets from IDF-controlled territory
Aerial footage shows how Hamas continues to fire rockets at Israel even from areas already conquered by the IDF.
