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IDF estimates: Hamas still has around 1,000 rockets

Eliminating Hamas' rocket capabilities moved higher on IDF's priority list, report says.

IDF estimates: Hamas still has around 1,000 rockets

Reservists Protest organizer:

'We must win. When the IDF leaves Hamas returns'

Lieutenant (res.) Matan Wiesel told Arutz Sheva that his movement demands that Israel take a territorial toll on Hamas. 'Any terrorist must know that if he comes from a territory to murder Jews, that territory will no longer be his.'

'We must win. When the IDF leaves Hamas returns'

Anti-Truth: Hamas’ latest weapon - in the parsha

Our enemies anti-truth forces us into defensive mode, explaining how we couldn't have perpetrated the atrocities of which they accuse us and distracts us from calling them to account for their own behavior. It doesn't have to be that way. Op-ed.

Anti-Truth: Hamas’ latest weapon - in the parsha

London:

Dozens rally for women being held by Hamas

Several dozen rally in London to draw attention to the women still being held hostage by Hamas and to the issue of Hamas’ sexual violence.

Dozens rally for women being held by Hamas

Pundit:

'We are not on the verge of a hostage deal'

Channel 12 News’ Middle Eastern affairs commentator Ehud Yaari says Hamas insists on the end of the war and the withdrawal of the IDF as a condition for any release of hostages.

'We are not on the verge of a hostage deal'

The 'most dangerous terrorist'

Hamas to demand the release of Ibrahim Hamed

One of the terrorists that Hamas will demand is Ibrahim Hamed, defined as one of the most dangerous terrorists, serving 54 life sentences in an Israeli jail.

Hamas to demand the release of Ibrahim Hamed

IDF raids building used by Khan Yunis Brigade head

AK-47s found in building used by Hamas commander to direct terrorist group's war against Israel.

IDF raids building used by Khan Yunis Brigade head

Hamas' demands:

One hostage per day, release of Nukhba terrorists

Hamas demands release of murderous terrorists who took part in October 7 attack, and to set four stages for the hostage release deal.

One hostage per day, release of Nukhba terrorists

Footage reveals:

Hamas beat civilians waiting for aid

IDF spokesman reveals footage from Khan Yunis showing Hamas terrorists beating Gazan civilians waiting in line for aid, preventing them from evacuating to humanitarian zone.

Hamas beat civilians waiting for aid

Hamas delaying response to prisoner swap offer

Arab media reports: Hamas inclined to accept prisoner swap deal, even though it does not include cessation of fighting.

Hamas delaying response to prisoner swap offer

Hamas official:

'We will respond very soon to hostage deal proposal'

Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders stress that any agreement in Gaza must lead the withdrawal of the IDF.

'We will respond very soon to hostage deal proposal'

IDF troops raid Hamas bank vaults in Gaza

In the area of Nuseirat, IDF soldiers located a compound for manufacturing rocket shells using civilian and multi-purpose machinery, which was converted by the Hamas terrorist organization for its terrorist activity.

IDF troops raid Hamas bank vaults in Gaza

MK Haskel to Arutz Sheva:

'Sanctions against UNRWA must become permanent'

MK Sharren Haskel calls on the countries of the world to make their withholding of funds for the UNRWA permanent and lead to the organization being dissolved forever.

'Sanctions against UNRWA must become permanent'

Behind the War on Hamas

The two great evils of history: The Islamists and Hitler.

Behind the War on Hamas

Senior Israeli official:

'Chances of a hostage deal are no more than 50/50'

Senior Israeli official urges caution on the prospects of a hostage release deal being reached with Hamas.

'Chances of a hostage deal are no more than 50/50'

Smotrich reveals to Arutz Sheva:

'Aid to Gaza will change. We won't strengthen Hamas'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke to Arutz Sheva about changes to be made in the humanitarian aid to Gaza and the price that Israel is ready to pay to continue this war until the end so that its citizens can return home safely.

'Aid to Gaza will change. We won't strengthen Hamas'

Report:

Hamas officials discussing hostage deal in Cairo

A senior Hamas delegation, led by Ismail Haniyeh, arrived in Cairo for talks with the Egyptian intelligence head, about an exchange deal with Israel.

Hamas officials discussing hostage deal in Cairo

Congress bans Hamas from entering USA

A bill barring anyone who took part in the October 7th massacre or participating organizations passed by a vote of 422 to 2, with one abstention.

Congress bans Hamas from entering USA

Gantz and Eisenkot's surprising proposal

The two ministers proposed in closed discussions in recent days to limit the transfer of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Gantz and Eisenkot's surprising proposal

Lawsuit in the US

Israeli-Americans sue Iran over October 7 massacre

Dozens of victims and relatives of victims of Hamas' October 7 massacre file lawsuit in New York court, demand one billion dollars in compensation from Iran.

Israeli-Americans sue Iran over October 7 massacre

UN organizations warn:

'Catastrophe if UNRWA funding not restored'

In joint statement, array of UN organizations urge key donor countries to resume funding for UNRWA.

'Catastrophe if UNRWA funding not restored'

Report:

Israel discussing demand to release 10/07 terrorists

Israel considering demand brought up by Qatar and Egypt at the Paris Summit, to release terrorists who participated in Oct. 7 massacre, but hasn’t reached a decision yet.

Israel discussing demand to release 10/07 terrorists

Shin Bet reveals:

How Hamas attempted to use Israeli Jews as couriers

The Shin Bet reveals that Israeli Jews were unknowingly in contact with Hamas terrorists from Gaza who gave them various tasks to complete and packages to transfer.

How Hamas attempted to use Israeli Jews as couriers

New footage reveals:

New details on Jenin hospital terrorist elimination

Al Jazeera publishes new footage of operation which saw three Hamas terrorists eliminated in a Jenin hospital.

New details on Jenin hospital terrorist elimination

PA cabinet leader:

'Elimination of terrorists in Jenin is a war crime'

PA cabinet leader criticizes Israel for eliminating three terrorists who planned an attack inspired by October 7.

'Elimination of terrorists in Jenin is a war crime'

Michal's incredible story:

'I understood it was the terrorist and he shot me'

Michal Elon, her husband, and children spent Simchat Torah at the Zikim military base near the Gaza Strip. She recounts the harrowing hours and how her children helped the soldiers pray as Hamas terrorists attacked the base.

'I understood it was the terrorist and he shot me'

Release of soldiers and bodies:

Hamas official sheds light on proposed hostage deal

A senior Hamas official told Reuters that the organization received a proposal that would see a three-stage deal.

Hamas official sheds light on proposed hostage deal

Ben-Gvir:

'Irresponsible deal? No government'

The National Security Minister tweeted this afternoon to warn against the most recent proposals for prisoner exchange agreements with Hamas.

'Irresponsible deal? No government'

Hamas leader:

'Open to any proposal that leads to end of war'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says terror group received Paris summit proposal, has not rejected it outright.

'Open to any proposal that leads to end of war'

Israel optimistic about deal despite Hamas demands

A prisoner exchange deal could still be possible despite Hamas demanding a complete end to the war and Israeli withdrawal, something Israel has already defined as a deal-breaker.

Israel optimistic about deal despite Hamas demands

Dressed as women & medical staff

Security forces eliminate terrorists in hospital

Footage from Jenin shows security forces entering hospital dressed as women, medical staff, in operation which led to the deaths of three terrorists.

Security forces eliminate terrorists in hospital

Saudi normalization deal in exchange for end of war?

New proposal for prisoner swap offers promise of Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization - if Israel agrees not to dismantle Hamas.

Saudi normalization deal in exchange for end of war?

European Commission demands:

'A review of all UNRWA staff should be launched'

European Commission calls on UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” to investigate all its staff to ensure they were not involved in Hamas’ October 7 attack.

'A review of all UNRWA staff should be launched'

IDF Spokesperson:

'We arrested terrorists in a tunnel'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF's 162nd Division operated on terror targets in Al-Shati in a surprise operation.

'We arrested terrorists in a tunnel'

'Israel must cease aggression'

Hamas rejects hostage release deal

Hamas announces it is rejecting the deal which would see the remaining hostages released, together with phased pauses in the fighting and aid deliveries to Gaza, along with the release of prisoners.

Hamas rejects hostage release deal

Hamas document found in tunnel:

'Put pressure on Gallant, blame Netanyahu"

A Hamas document found by IDF forces gives detailed instructions on how the organization conducts psychological warfare.

'Put pressure on Gallant, blame Netanyahu"

Gallant to reservists:

'50% of Hamas's terrorists are out of commission'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke with Artillery Corps reservists near Gaza and told them that it would take months to eliminate Hamas.

'50% of Hamas's terrorists are out of commission'

Under Khan Yunis cemetery:

Troops find terror tunnel with command offices

The tunnel, dug by the Hamas terrorist organization, is part of a complex underground labyrinth, about a kilometer long and 20 meters deep.

Troops find terror tunnel with command offices

Officer apologizes when leaving Gaza

'We failed, we didn’t get there fast enough'

The 55th Brigade left Khan Yunis last night after 55 days of fighting. The 71st Battalion, the first reserve battalion to arrive in Kfar Aza on the day of the Hamas attack, went to the kibbutz for an emotional ceremony.

'We failed, we didn’t get there fast enough'

Report:

10% of UNRWA staff affiliated with terror groups

Around 1,200 UNRWA employees in Gaza are affiliated with Hamas or Islamic Jihad, intelligence reports show.

10% of UNRWA staff affiliated with terror groups

Oldest MAG shooter in the IDF:

'I feel sorry for the terrorists that try fight me'

Yossi Elmaliah, 60, left Gaza yesterday: 'As long as I can carry my MAG, I will continue giving all I can to the country.'

'I feel sorry for the terrorists that try fight me'

Kidnapping, handing out weapons

These are Israel's accusations against UNRWA workers

New York Times reports that Israel presented the US with a dossier containing details on UNRWA employees involved in October 7 attack.

These are Israel's accusations against UNRWA workers

'Extremely concerned'

Japan pauses funding to UNRWA

Japan says it is extremely concerned about alleged involvement of UNRWA staff members in October 7 attack on Israel.

Japan pauses funding to UNRWA

Bennett on Al Arabiya:

'We destroy terrorist bases threatening our people'

Former Prime Minister when asked why Israel exposes Gazan civilians to its strikes: When someone fires upon your family and hides in a house, that home becomes a terrorist base.

'We destroy terrorist bases threatening our people'

Paris summit:

'Progress in discussions; differences still wide'

Israel is demanding to put additional pressure on Hamas to reduce its demands and agree to an outline of a two-month ceasefire, in exchange for the release of the hostages.

'Progress in discussions; differences still wide'

Minister of Defense:

Terrorists surrender and give sensitive information

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke to reserve soldiers in the 11th Brigade: 'We will not end this war with points; only with a knockout'

Terrorists surrender and give sensitive information

Watch:

Combat and rescuing injured soldiers under fire

'Throw another grenade, be ready for rescue': the combat team of a paratrooper patrol unit encountered terrorists, and rescued soldiers and wounded under fire.

Combat and rescuing injured soldiers under fire

Former Min. of Justice:

'Hamas is hiding behind South Africa'

Prof. Daniel Friedmann believes that Hamas is behind the lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice: "Hamas is the hidden sender behind the lawsuit."

'Hamas is hiding behind South Africa'

It will take years to digest the magnitude of Oct. 7

We Jews know all about living in a world without pity. Opinion.

It will take years to digest the magnitude of Oct. 7

Report:

Only 20% of Hamas tunnels destroyed

A new report claims that Hamas still has the vast majority of its tunnel network despite months of fighting.

Only 20% of Hamas tunnels destroyed

Intensive battles in the area of Khan Yunis continue

The Paratroopers Brigade combat team continues to strike terror targets in the Khan Yunis area. The troops also eliminated terrorists and located large quantities of weapons.

Intensive battles in the area of Khan Yunis continue

Israel’s isolated generals

The Israeli public has made clear that it opposes cutting a deal for the hostages that will enable Hamas to survive the war. Its leaders should listen.

Israel’s isolated generals

Smotrich:

'There will be military rule in Gaza after the war'

Finance Minister in TV interview: Anyone who undertakes to bring all the hostages back alive is not telling the families the truth.

'There will be military rule in Gaza after the war'

UN Humanitarian Chief:

'Now is not the time to let the people of Gaza down'

UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths urges countries to reconsider their decision to cut funding to UNRWA.

'Now is not the time to let the people of Gaza down'

Netanyahu: We will eliminate the new Nazis

PM Netanyahu speaks during press conference, displays copy of 'Mein Kampf' found in home of Gaza civilians. 'This is what they teach their children.'

Netanyahu: We will eliminate the new Nazis

'Democratic Socialists' pain after Hamas protests

AOC's buddies have moved to the getting burned part of what happens when you play with fire. Op-ed.

'Democratic Socialists'  pain after Hamas protests

Canada calls for Hamas to surrender

A statement by the Canadian Foreign Minister in the wake of the ICJ ruling on the war calls for Hamas to lay down its weapons.

Canada calls for Hamas to surrender

US pauses funding for UNRWA

State Department's announcement comes after UNRWA launched investigation into employees alleged to have been involved in Hamas October 7 attack.

US pauses funding for UNRWA

Psychological terror:

Hamas releases video of three female hostages

Hamas releases propaganda video showing three women in captivity: Karina Ariev, 19, Doron Steinbrecher, 33, and Daniela Gilboa, 19.

Hamas releases video of three female hostages

Estimate:

Hamas' rocket supply has dwindled to a few hundred

Hamas' supply of 20,000 rockets at the start of the war has dwindled to a few hundred, security sources estimate.

Hamas' rocket supply has dwindled to a few hundred