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Orthodox singer, composer, and podcast host Franciska Kosman spoke with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about her songs and compositions and her work with victims of abuse.

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Watch: IDF destroys terror tunnel discovered in 2014

In central Gaza corridor, IDF destroys three kilometer-long terror tunnel discovered in Operation Protective Edge in 2014. 'Tunnel did not cross border fence.'

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Watch: IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at central Israel

Rocket launcher used to fire at Rishon Lezion, set up near Gaza school, is destroyed by IDF.

Captivity survivor to husband:

Captivity survivor to husband: 'You must not lose hope, we will bring you home'

Aviva Siegel, whose husband Keith is still held hostage in Gaza, shares, 'There were moments when we believed we would be at our daughter's wedding. It kept us going, it gave us a lot of hope and light within the great darkness.'

Terrorist carrying explosives eliminated in central Gaza

IDF forces eliminate dozens of terrorists, strike 30 terror targets, and destroy rocket launchers used to fire at Israeli troops.

Hundreds of North Americans make aliyah in a week

Five group aliyah flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport within 24 hours. Over the course of the week (August 20-28), 600 newcomers will make Israel their new home, on 14 group Aliyah flights, offered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.

Footage reveals: IDF operations in the Gaza Strip

IDF forces eliminate dozens of armed terrorists, as IAF strikes 30 terror targets throughout Gaza.

Terrorists attempting to plant bomb are eliminated in air strike

IDF forces eliminate approximately 40 terrorists in Rafah area, eliminate terrorists attempting to plant explosive device in central Gaza.

In leopard outfits:

In leopard outfits: Romi Gonen's family celebrate her 24th birthday

Romi's sister at the party: 'Don't lose hope. We know that 317 days have passed, but we all believe that you'll come back. We have no doubt that you'll come back.'

Middle East expert:

Middle East expert: Delegitimization threat is existential

Daniel Pipes, author of 'Israel Victory,' says 'Israel must divert its focus from military threats by Iran and Hezbollah to delegitimization, which is an existential threat.'

Mother of fallen soldier:

Mother of fallen soldier: Eli made us proud, he was doing his part

Sara Zimbalist, mother of Eli Moshe (Eli Mo), who was killed nearly two months ago in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva about her son, who was always smiling, connected to Torah, and had a special relationship with anyone he met.

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman:

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman: 'Tisha B'Av isn't just history, it's personal'

President and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva University reflects on the influence the war has had on the fast of Tisha B'Av.

IDF strikes terror cell which launched missiles into Israel

IDF forces strike targets in the area from which projectiles were launched toward the area of Ein Hashlosha on Monday.

Hostage's last words to parents:

Hersh's last words 311 nights ago: ‘I love you, see you tomorrow’ -

Rachel, mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, says that she trusts PM Netanyahu and security experts, who expressed support in the discussed hostage deal. 'I'm not a military tactician, I'm just a mother.'

Rabbi David Stav:

Rabbi David Stav: Don't repeat the sin that led to the destruction of the Temple

Ahead of Tisha B'Av and amid the war, Rabbi David Stav appeals to the Jewish people not to allow arguments to turn into hate: 'When we see a dispute causing hatred, I'm asking everybody including myself - please, pull back.'

Feiglin:

Feiglin: 'US is disintegrating, we need to shed its constraints'

Former MK Moshe Feiglin claims that the USA is on the brink of civil war and that Israel must begin to disregard international pressure.

New Tisha B'Av kinah laments October 7th massacre

Chairman of 'Sulamot' Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon has composed a special kinah (elegy) in light of the events of October 7 and Swords of Iron.

Gaza war: Booby-trapped building destroyed in Tel Sultan

IDF forces raid Hamas military sites in Rafah, destroy booby-trapped building in Tel Sultan, and continue operations in central Gaza.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: We'll eliminate Sinwar as well

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in an interview that the solution to the situation in the north will only be a war against Hezbollah and calls for continued pressure on Hamas.

Yedidim CEO:

Yedidim CEO: 'Increasing number of children forgotten in cars'

'We are seeing an increasing number of children forgotten in cars. We can fight this, by looking into parked cars – it saves lives,' says Yedidim CEO, Yisrael Almasi.

Hamas chooses Ismail Haniyeh's replacement

Al Arabiya reports name new, temporary, head of Hamas as Mohamed Ismail Darwish.

'He shouldn't interfere':

PM Netanyahu's response to Biden's conversation: 'He shouldn't interfere'

Prime Minister's Office responds to reports that US Pres. Joe Biden expressed frustration at stalled prisoner swap talks.

Near Tulkarem:

Near Tulkarem: Terror attack thwarted, five terrorists eliminated in aerial strike

IDF strikes terrorists traveling near Tulkarem; reports say Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terrorists killed.

Survey:

Survey: US Jews more confident in IDF than Israelis

A new survey shows that American Jews are more confident that Israel will emerge victorious from the war than their Israeli brethren are.

MK Haskel to Arutz Sheva:

MK Haskel to Arutz Sheva: 'Israel shouldn't have waited for disaster to defend the north'

MK Sharren Haskel tells Arutz Sheva the world is a better place without Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh, but it should not have taken the massacre of 12 children for Israel to act against Hezbollah.

Injured officer to Arutz Sheva:

Injured officer to Arutz Sheva: 'I presented my victory and Israel's victory at Congress'

Injured IDF soldier, Yonatan Ben Hamou, was among the IDF soldiers to receive an ovation during Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to Congress. 'I would lose everything to save my family and my country, because we don't have any country, other than Israel.'

Israeli singer responds to rocket attack: 'Break their bones'

'The harder we strike them, the faster this war will end,' singer Idan Amedi writes in social media post.

Two dead in house fire in Katzrin

First responders evacuate two people suffering burns, smoke inhalation, from burning apartment, declare deaths at the scene.

Parents of hostage:

Parents of hostage: 'This time needs to be different, and can be'

The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin say that their trip to Washington with Prime Minister Netanyahu was an encouraging step - but that encouragement is no longer enough.

'Total Victory'

PM and 'Total Victory' cap on board 'Wings of Zion'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu inaugurates meeting room on board the Wing of Zion plane, with a 'Total Victory' cap on his desk. Critics: 'Leader of the total failure.'

Mothers of hostages:

Mothers of hostages: 'We will return with good news, for the state and hostages'

Shelly Shem Tov and Ayelet Samerano, whose sons Omer and Yonatan, are still held hostage in Gaza, join PM on trip to US: 'Now is the time to bring the hostages home.'

High Court of Justice on Gaza aid:

High Court of Justice on Gaza aid: 'It's just crazy, they are honoring stupidity'

Iris Bernstein, wife of Haim, father of late Lt. Col. Yonatan Tzur, attended High Court hearing, demanding more aid to Gaza. 'I was ashamed, it hurt.'

Singer Shmuel Perednick:

Singer Shmuel Perednick: 'Go to God and ask what prayers to say'

Musician, composer, and singer Shmuel Perednick talks about his upcoming trip to Camp HASC and his hit song Give Me A Prayer.

Elizabeth Pipko:

RNC spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko: Trump was saved by G-d, he will unite the country

RNC spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko speaks with Arutz Sheva from the Republican convention: 'Pro-Israel agenda is correct way forward. Israel is our ally'

Be'eri resident:

Be'eri resident, Chaim Yellin: 'IDF soldiers are our true heroes'

Chaim Yellin, resident of Kibbutz Be'eri, spoke to Israel National News on the conclusions of the military investigation into the events of Oct. 7 and the difficulty in restoring trust between the IDF and residents.

Bereaved mother:

Bereaved mother: 'It feels like they're murdering my daughter again'

Bereaved mother Galia Hoshen had harsh criticism for the judicial system which, in her view, is concerned with the protection and care of terrorists and murderers and the prosecution of soldiers who gave their lives in battle.

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IDF commandos raid UNRWA compound

The IDF published documentation of the Commando Brigade's raid on the UNRWA headquarters in the Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City - there terrorists who fled Shuja'iyya barricaded themselves.

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Watch: Injured soldier Ari Shpitz recites blessing at friend's wedding

Ari Shpitz, who suffered critical injuries while fighting in Gaza, participates in the wedding of his friend who was seriously injured in the same incident and recites one of the blessings.

Sister of hostage:

Sister of hostage: 'Now is the time, be a hero and bring them home'

Yarden, the sister of Hamas hostage Romi Gonen, spoke to Arutz Sheva and explained why she believes a deal must be made now despite the fears and apprehensions.

Hostage's mother:

Hostage's mother to Arutz Sheva: 'She's screaming for us to save her'

Orly Gilboa speaks to Arutz Sheva about the decision to allow the Israeli media to publish the video of her abducted daughter, Daniella, six months after Hamas released it. 'As a mother, it's hard to think what could happen in nine months'