IDF: UNIFIL employees were injured by Hezbollah explosive device
Saturday explosion, which left four UNIFIL employees injured, occurred when Hezbollah explosive device detonated near the UNIFIL staff, IDF spokesman says.
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War in Gaza: Terrorists eliminated in close-quarters combat
IDF troops operate in Al-Amal and the area of Khan Yunis, locate weapons and terrorist infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.
Egypt to thwart Israel's proposal for partial agreement in Gaza
An Egyptian official told an Arab newspaper that the Egyptian president is trying to thwart the Israeli attempt to reach a partial agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Chief of Staff:
'WCK incident shouldn’t have happened'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi after preliminary debrief into strike in which seven aid workers were killed: The strike was not carried out with the intention of harming WCK aid workers.
Death of aid workers:
Blinken urges Israel to conduct a swift investigation
Secretary of State says US urged Israel to conduct a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into strike that killed seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity in Gaza.
Violent protest in Jerusalem
Protesters breach security fence near Prime Ministers’ Residence
Left-winger protesting against government threw burning object at policeman on a horse during protests in capital. Dozens of protesters broke through security fence near Prime Minister's Residence.
Report:
US lambasts Israel's Rafah evacuation plan
Jake Sullivan, Antony Blinken reject, harshly criticize Israeli proposals for Rafah operation in 2-hour phone call with Israeli officials, demand 'day-after' plan to maintain US support.
Rep. Ritchie Torres to Gallant: 'Israel is not alone'
Congressman Torres (D-NY) meets Israeli Defense Minister in Tel Aviv, says "Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas in the wake of October 7th, just like the US had a right to defend itself against Al Qaeda in the wake of 9/11. Highest priority must be the release of the hostages and the removal of Hamas from power.”
Rep. Ritchie Torres to Arutz Sheva:
'US stands with Israel'
Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) speaks to Arutz Sheva during visit to Israel, warns pro-Israel Democrats have obligation to prevent far-left anti-Israel forces from taking over party.
UK summons Israeli Amb. to condemn aid worker deaths
Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell summons Israeli Ambassador to the UK, demands 'quick, transparent investigation' and 'full accountability.'
Reserve doctor seriously wounded in southern Gaza
The doctor was wounded in the same attack in which Staff Sergeant Nadav Cohen was killed.
Defense Min. issues instructions following aid workers' deaths
Minister Gallant reflected on complex environment in which IDF troops operate on a daily basis and acknowledged the importance of strengthening coordination with key partners.
Middle East expert: 'Protests for hostages are raising the price'
'Israel is sinking into chaos, Arab world is watching us closely,' Mideast expert, Dr. Mordechai Kedar says.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Pres. Herzog, complete Torah scroll together
Torah scroll written for the Jewish communities of Israel and Ukraine is completed; Ukraine's President Zelenskyy wrote the first letter, and Israel's President Herzog wrote the last.
State Comptroller:
Female soldiers assigned to guard terrorists are at risk of abuse
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warns that the female soldiers assigned to guard captured terrorists are likely to suffer sexual abuse. 'The writing is clearly on the wall.'
Mediators must act vigorously, push Hamas to prisoner swap
Israeli negotiating team formulated updated prisoner swap proposal, mediators must take 'vigorous action regarding Hamas' to bring a deal to fruition, Prime Minister's Office says.
Netanyahu: Israeli forces unintentionally harmed non-combatants
PM Netanyahu is discharged following operation, stresses, 'Strike on aid workers was unintentional, we will do everything to prevent a recurrence.'
Firstborn daughter born to severely wounded soldier
Omer Rabi was seriously injured in the Gaza war and several of his friends were killed. Now he has been blessed with the birth of his firstborn daughter at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod.
Despite Moody's:
Fitch reaffirms Israel's credit rating
The Fitch credit rating agency has announced its reaffirmation of the State of Israel's credit rating at an A+ level and the removal of the 'Negative Watch' warning.
Following deadly strike:
Aid organizations freeze Gaza operations
Two humanitarian aid groups freeze Gaza operations following deaths of five World Central Kitchen employees.
Defense Min.: We will address Hamas brigades in Rafah 'soon'
'Hamas has ceased functioning as a military organization in most areas of Gaza, information gained from terrorists enables us to make difficult decisions,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.
IDF:
Drone fell near Eilat - outside of Israel's borders
A drone which fell northeast of Eilat did not cross into Israeli territory, IDF says.
Released hostage:
Every girl in Hamas captivity suffers harassment
Women released from Hamas captivity testify to harassment by terrorists - and not just towards them. 'Men also suffer horrific torture - don't forget them.'
IDF promises investigation into deaths of aid employees
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari expresses sorrow, condolences, after World Central Kitchen employees killed in Gaza. 'IDF committed to international law, there will be an independent investigation.'
IAF strikes 25 terror targets in Gaza
Commando Brigade soldiers eliminate multiple terrorists over the last day.
Kohelet Policy Forum reduces activity as donations falter
Part of the forum's staff was fired due to budget cuts, and it was decided to end the forum's connection with some civilian society organizations.
PA reports:
Five aid workers killed in strike in central Gaza
Palestinian Arab sources in Gaza claim employees from World Central Kitchen were killed by Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah. IDF: We're conducting a thorough review at the highest levels.
Missile fired from Syria shot down before landing in Israel
Sirens warning of suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft activated in the southern Golan Heights. IDF says a missile that made its way towards Israeli territory was shot down in Syrian territory.
'Constructive engagement'
US and Israeli officials discuss Rafah operation
Monday’s meeting was initially supposed to take place in person last week, but Netanyahu cancelled it after the US did not veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.
Ofir Dayan:
'The troops on ground help us fight against the lies'
Ofir Dayan explains in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News the impact of public diplomacy on the battlefields of Gaza.
Dolev Amouyal:
'He went to save his friends and never returned'
The father of fallen soldier Dolev Amouyal recounts his son's last battle on October 7th.
Knesset passes bill to close Al Jazeera in Israel
Minister Karhi, who submitted the bill, says, "There will be no freedom of speech for Hamas mouthpieces in Israel. Al Jazeera will be closed in the coming days."
Smotrich:
'Invade Rafah with or without American consent'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that invading Rafah must be done regardless of US support.
Sa'ar proposes: Elections in January 2025
MK Gideon Sa'ar explained the importance of going to elections against the background of the ongoing war: "Israel needs not only a soul-searching but also repair, rejuvenation, and hope."
Shifa Hospital:
200 terrorists eliminated, 500 arrested in 2-week operation
IDF summarizes results of counterterrorism operation at Gaza hospital used as a headquarters for Hamas and Islamic Jihad as operation ends.
Soldiers' parents fume: 'You are risking our sons' lives'
Nearly 100 parents of Egoz Unit soldiers demand Prime Minister, IDF Chief of Staff, prioritize soldiers' lives above all else.
MK Halevi to Arutz Sheva:
'We want go into Rafah to save Washington'
MK Amit Halevi says the US must respect Israel's sovereignty and not force it to refrain from entering Rafah.
Watch: Israel strikes 10 terror targets at once
IDF attacks Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon, in multiple parallel strikes.
Sister of Hamas leader arrested in Israel
The sister of Hamas political bureau chairman Ismail Haniyeh, a resident of the southern Israeli town of Tel Sheva was arrested on charges of supporting a terror organization and inciting violence.
UNRWA Jerusalem offices
'UNRWA's school of abduction and incitement'
The Im Tirtzu movement set up a display depicting Israeli hostages in a classroom in front of a UNRWA teacher.
Haredi MK fights for grants for evacuees
Labor and Welfare Committee approves additional grant for evacuees, removes limitation on number of eligible children in a family.
Michigan rep. calls for Gaza war to end 'like Hiroshima'
'The quicker these wars end, the fewer innocent lives will be caught in the crossfire,' Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg says.
IDF completes Shifa Hospital operation
IDF and ISA complete precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital; IDF helicopter strikes rigged compound from which terrorists observed IDF troops.
Jordan makes 10 airdrops of humanitarian relief into Gaza
Jordan's army says the move is part of Jordan's keenness to help Gazans overcome the difficult conditions during the holy month of Ramadan.
Cleared for publication:
Staff sergeant Nadav Cohen from Haifa fell in Gaza
Staff sergeant Nadav Cohen, 20, from Haifa, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.
Report:
US, Israeli officials to meet virtually and discuss Rafah
The meeting was supposed to take place in person last week, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled it after the US did not veto a UN Security Council resolution on Gaza.
Gallant:
'Senior officials say Hamas is disintegrating'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits IDF’s 98th Paratroopers Division: The words of the terrorists from the interrogation rooms tell the story of Hamas: The organization is disintegrating from within.
SFC Sivan Wail from Raanana died after being wounded in battle
Wail was wounded in the battle in which Sergeant Major Alon Kudriashov, 21, from Modiin, a soldier in Egoz as well, was killed.
PM Netanyahu:
'Hostages' families' pain and distress cut through my heart'
Prime Minister Netanyahu held a press conference in which he discussed the war in Gaza and efforts to bring back the hostages.
New exhibit at Hostage Square aims to inspire unity and healing
32 individual mosaics, reflecting the symbols of 32 Gaza border communities, were created by students at the Neveh Channah High School, part of the Ohr Torah Stone educational network.
IDF strikes Islamic Jihad operations room in hospital courtyard
After an extended battle procedure, the operations room and the terrorists in it were struck in a precise manner to minimize civilian casualties in the area of the hospital.
Almog Boker: 'We're done with the lesser evil'
Commentator Almog Boker rejects the idea of the Palestinian Authority taking control of the Gaza Strip after the war.
Watch:
The weapons found in Shifa Hospital maternity ward
Senior Hamas officials were killed after a chase at Shifa Hospital Nahal forces cleared several buildings inside Shifa Hospital, eliminated terrorists, and located many weapons that were hidden in the compound.
COGAT: No limit on aid to Gaza, IPC report filled with errors
COGAT has published a clarification denouncing the recent IPC report that claims Gaza is on the verge of famine as being an inaccurate depiction of reality.
80 terror targets struck in Gaza
Over the past day, the IDF eliminated terrorists barricaded in the area of the Shifa Hospital in close-quarters combat and located weapons in the area of the hospital.
October 7 massacre:
IDF to lift restrictions from area where party took place
Head of IDF Southern Command signs order changing the closed military zone that was declared in several areas in the communities near the Gaza border and in agricultural areas in the region.
France to put forward UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire
French Foreign Minister says his country will put forward a draft resolution at the UN Security Council setting out a "political" settlement of the war in Gaza.
Chief of Staff at Shifa:
'This operation achieved its goal'
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits the Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, where IDF forces are still operating to apprehend terrorists.
Live updates:
IDF eliminates nine terrorists in Lebanon
As war enters 25th week, IDF and ISA forces under the command of the 98th Division begin operation in Al Amal, western Khan Yunis, in order to continue dismantling terrorist infrastructure and eliminating terrorist operatives in the area.
Untrained cadets ordered to guard elite Hamas troops
Cadets from the officers' training school have been ordered to guard terrorists from Hamas's elite Nukhba force.
