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Austin to Gallant:

No to Rafah operation without ensuring civilians' safety

Pentagon Press Secretary summarizes meeting between Austin and Gallant: The Secretary stressed that the United States and Israel have a moral imperative and a shared strategic interest in safeguarding civilians.

No to Rafah operation without ensuring civilians' safety

MK Haskel to Arutz Sheva:

'We'll support the gov't in moves that will help the war'

MK Sharren Haskel explains why Gideon Sa'ar could not remain in the government in the current situation and insists that this was not a political move.

'We'll support the gov't in moves that will help the war'

Protest in Tel Aviv:

Four protesters arrested on Ayalon Highway

Protesters, including relatives of hostages, block traffic on Ayalon Highway as they call for the release of the hostages. Police open the road and arrested four protesters.

Four protesters arrested on Ayalon Highway

'They have a point'

Biden responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protesters

Watch: President Biden says protesters who interrupted his speech in North Carolina "have a point" about the need to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Biden responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protesters

Eylon Levy dismissed as Israeli government spokesman

Elon Levy, official Israeli government spokesman, will not continue in his position after he responded to the British foreign minister's remarks and sparked anger in Britain.

Eylon Levy dismissed as Israeli government spokesman

Palestinians:

Security Council Resolution isolates Israel

Spokesman for the Palestinian presidency expressed satisfaction with the UN Security Council resolution supporting a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan, considering it an achievement in Israel's international isolation.

Security Council Resolution isolates Israel

IDF Spokesman confirms:

Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

For first time, IDF confirms death of senior Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike.

Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

US: Hamas had response prepped before UN vote

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller dismisses Netanyahu's claim that America's refusal to veto a UN Security Council resolution yesterday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan led to a hardening of Hamas's positions.

US: Hamas had response prepped before UN vote

Gallant to Austin:

'Hostage negotiations require us to up military pressure'

Defense Minister meets US Defense Secretary in the Pentagon to discuss war against Hamas, says negotiations for a hostage deal require military pressure on Hamas to make a deal.

'Hostage negotiations require us to up military pressure'

Terrorists confess:

'Hospitals and schools are our shelter'

Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists captured at Shifa Hospital detail how the terrorist organizations took over and used the hospital.

'Hospitals and schools are our shelter'

Hamas:

12 drown attempting to reach airdropped aid in sea

For second time, multiple fatalities caused during foreign attempt to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza.

12 drown attempting to reach airdropped aid in sea

Ambassador Gilad Erdan:

'Extremely disappointed US insisted on making mistake'

Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan is frustrated by the US's failure to veto the Security Council's decision regarding a Gaza ceasefire, warns it plays into Hamas's hands.

'Extremely disappointed US insisted on making mistake'

Defense Min.:

'Only decisive victory will bring to an end to this war'

Defense Min. Gallant holds meeting with US officials, discussing military operations needed to destroy Hamas.

'Only decisive victory will bring to an end to this war'

'Alive or dead'

Herzog: We must get to Sinwar to free the hostages

'We must get to Sinwar - either alive or dead - so that we can see the hostages back home,' Israel's Pres. Herzog says.

Herzog: We must get to Sinwar to free the hostages

IDF: Launches from Lebanon did not damage control unit

Fire breaks out at Avivim winery following launches from Lebanon, IDF strikes back. 'This is the fourth time my winery has been hit by Hezbollah fire.'

IDF: Launches from Lebanon did not damage control unit

Prime Minister's Office:

'Hamas has rejected every compromise proposed by the US'

Prime Minister's Office says Hamas' rejection of hostage deal proposals is 'evidence of damage by the Security Council,' promises to see war through to the end.

'Hamas has rejected every compromise proposed by the US'

Shifa Hospital operation:

IDF locates terrorists, destroys terror infrastructure

IDF troops operate in Al Amal in Khan Yunis; IDF and ISA continue precise operational activity in Shifa Hospital.

IDF locates terrorists, destroys terror infrastructure

Poll:

Majority of Israelis believe war with Hezbollah certain

A majority of all political blocs and demographics believe that a war in Israel's north is inevitable.

Majority of Israelis believe war with Hezbollah certain

Hamas' ultimate goal:

A forced ceasefire, without a hostage deal

UN Security Council resolution 'will isolate the State of Israel even more,' Israel's response to prisoner swap proposal 'does not answer any of the basic demands,' Hamas officials say.

A forced ceasefire, without a hostage deal

UN rapporteur at it again:

'Israel committed genocide in Gaza'

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese claims Israel violated three of the five acts listed under the UN Genocide Convention. US official: No reason to believe Israel committed acts of genocide in Gaza.

'Israel committed genocide in Gaza'

Qatar, Egypt welcome UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Qatar and Egypt, who have been mediating talks between Hamas and Israel, welcome resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan and calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas.

Qatar, Egypt welcome UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Blinken to Gallant:

'Alternatives exist to a ground invasion of Rafah'

US Secretary of State meets Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates US opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah.

'Alternatives exist to a ground invasion of Rafah'

Survivors of Nova massacre demeaned at UK airport

Footage from the incident shows Border Force officer telling two Israelis who survived the Nova massacre to "knock the attitude off". UK Home Secretary in response: We do not tolerate antisemitism.

Survivors of Nova massacre demeaned at UK airport

The clause that will allow execution of Nukhba terrorists

Israel adds new indictments attributed to Hamas Nukhba terrorists, including the use of the "infringement of the state's sovereignty" clause that allows the death penalty for the terrorists.

The clause that will allow execution of Nukhba terrorists

Hamas rejects new proposal for hostage release deal

Hamas claims that "Israel did not respond to any basic demand" and therefore it was decided to reject the proposal put forward by the mediators last week.

Hamas rejects new proposal for hostage release deal

Gallant meets US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

Defense Minister and US National Security Advisor hold private conference for about 90 minutes about the efforts to release the hostages and defeat Hamas.

Gallant meets US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

Mike Pence:

US refusal to veto is a disgrace

The former Vice President criticized the Biden administration's decision to abstain in the UN Security Council, and demanded that Israel be allowed to 'destroy Hamas once and for all.'

US refusal to veto is a disgrace

Military Intelligence chief to resign at war's end

Military Intelligence Directorate chief Major General Aharon Haliva tells families of kidnapped soldiers 'we are responsible, we are guilty. I will go home at the end of the war.'

Military Intelligence chief to resign at war's end

IDF destroys post used to launch rockets at Ashdod

Rockets fired at Israel from humanitarian area in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. IDF retaliation avoids harm to civilians.

IDF destroys post used to launch rockets at Ashdod

State Department:

'Israel not violating international law in Gaza'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says US does not find Israel to be in violation of international law in conducting the Gaza war or blocking humanitarian aid under Biden policy requiring assurances from all recipients of US military aid.

'Israel not violating international law in Gaza'

Minister Sa'ar quits government

New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar has announced that he is resigning from the emergency government due to disagreements with the handling of the war against Hamas.

Minister Sa'ar quits government

Gantz: PM should go to Washington himself

In the wake of the cancelation of the Israeli delegation to Washington, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz called for the Prime Minister to go to Washington to speak directly with President Biden.

Gantz: PM should go to Washington himself

Activist arrested for requesting to read Esther in Gaza

Police arrested a man who requested that they bring him an answer from the IDF about the possibility of reading the Book of Esther in the ancient synagogue of Gaza City.

Activist arrested for requesting to read Esther in Gaza

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

Israeli forces have concluded a large-scale operation in the Hamad neighborhood of Khan Yunis.

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

Gallant:

'We have no right to stop the war'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated before his meetings with American officials that Israel must, and would, destroy Hamas.

'We have no right to stop the war'

Prime Minister's Office:

'USA changed position, no delegation to Washington'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has canceled an Israeli delegation to Washington to discuss the operation in Rafah due to the American refusal to veto a resolution in the UN Security Council.

'USA changed position, no delegation to Washington'

Donald Trump:

'You'd have to be crazy or a fool not to act like Israel'

The former President gave an extensive interview supporting Israel's war against Hamas and decrying the Biden administration for opposing it.

'You'd have to be crazy or a fool not to act like Israel'

Weapons hidden in Shifa Hospital maternity ward

Kalashnikovs, grenades, explosives, mortars and magazines found in maternity ward during operation at Shifa Hospital.

Weapons hidden in Shifa Hospital maternity ward

US doesn't veto UN Ramadan ceasefire resolution

UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding Israel completely end operations in Gaza during Ramadan, calls for release of hostages. US does use veto against resolution calling for permanent ceasefire.

US doesn't veto UN Ramadan ceasefire resolution

Wounded in battle Yeshiva students dance on Purim

Mevaser Dwight, a student in the Karnei Shomron Hesder Yeshiva, and Second Lieutenant Noam Alon, a student at Yeshivat Hakotel, who were both seriously wounded in Gaza, were filmed dancing at their respective yeshivas.

Wounded in battle Yeshiva students dance on Purim

Shifa Hospital

Commandos uncover weapons hidden among medical supplies

Shayetet 13 Company Commander LTC A. summed up the IDF's activities in Shifa Hospital in Gaza which have entered their sixth day.

Commandos uncover weapons hidden among medical supplies

The British plan to end the war

Deportation of Hamas leaders

A Lebanese newspaper claims that the plan presented by Foreign Secretary David Cameron during a visit to Oman includes Israel-Saudi normalization in return for a diplomatic process to create a Palestinian state.

Deportation of Hamas leaders

Lies exposed

Fmr. Al Jazeera director says IDF rape allegations false

Yasser Abu Hilala says the woman who alleged in an interview that IDF soldiers raped women in Shifa Hospital admitted that she fabricated the story to incite fury.

Fmr. Al Jazeera director says IDF rape allegations false

Evacuees from North and South: ‘We must celebrate’

After five months away from home, residents of Kiryat Shmona and Sderot, evacuated to Jerusalem, find it difficult to celebrate Purim in the shadow of war and longing for their homes.

Evacuees from North and South: ‘We must celebrate’

Watch:

Aircraft eliminates terrorist in tunnel shaft near troops

The IDF and ISA are continuing to conduct precise operational activities in the Shifa Hospital and the Al Amal area.

Aircraft eliminates terrorist in tunnel shaft near troops

Macron to Netanyahu:

'Transfer of people from Rafah would be a war crime'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses his opposition to an Israeli operation in the Gazan city of Rafah.

'Transfer of people from Rafah would be a war crime'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari provides update on the IDF's operation in Shifa Hospital: Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital and hides behind the sick and injured, waging war from inside Shifa Hospital.

'Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital'

'This is collective punishment'

AOC defends accusing Israel of genocide

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has “crossed the threshold of intent.”

AOC defends accusing Israel of genocide

Jordan:

Police clash with protesters marching on Israeli embassy

Riot police fire teargas to push back hundreds of Jordanian demonstrators marching on the Israeli embassy in Amman in protest over Israel’s operation in Gaza.

Police clash with protesters marching on Israeli embassy

Hamas official:

'The talks in Doha on a ceasefire have hit a snag'

Senior Hamas official: The position of the resistance is stable, and it will never agree to accept the framework that Tel Aviv promotes as part of a surrender agreement.

'The talks in Doha on a ceasefire have hit a snag'

Journalist and author on 10/7:

Claims Hamas was on way to TA, but was hit by surprise

Journalist and author, Ilan Kfir, describes the October 7th attack and reveals new information about Hamas' plans in his new book.

Claims Hamas was on way to TA, but was hit by surprise

Outrageous:

Leftists erect Gaza solidarity encampment

Amid the war in Gaza, far-left activists erected a mock-up of the displaced persons' camp in Rafah to show solidarity with Gazans.

Leftists erect Gaza solidarity encampment

Monday in Jerusalem:

Purim Procession to be led by hostages' families

The "United in Purim" parade in Jerusalem will be led by a display honoring the hostages held in Gaza for 171 days, alongside 134 yellow cranes representing each hostage.

Purim Procession to be led by hostages' families

Israel considers distribution of guns to leaders in Gaza

Security sources claim that it will be impossible to form a governmental alternative to Hamas, without armed groups in Gaza that are not affiliated with Hamas.

Israel considers distribution of guns to leaders in Gaza

Helmet-cam footage:

Terrorist hurls grenades at IDF - and is eliminated

IDF soldiers search Shifa Hospital building, eliminate terrorist who hurled grenades at them.

Terrorist hurls grenades at IDF - and is eliminated

Israeli official claims:

700 terrorists in exchange for 40 hostages

Israeli official says Israel agreed to release 100 terrorists serving life sentences in exchange for less than one-third of the hostages still in Gaza.

700 terrorists in exchange for 40 hostages

PM reads Megilla with soldiers:

‘We eliminated Haman, we will eliminate Sinwar too’

Prime Minister Netanyahu participated in the Purim Megilla reading with soldiers of the Military Police Corps’ Erez Battalion: "We will enter Rafah and achieve complete victory"

‘We eliminated Haman, we will eliminate Sinwar too’

Hamas source claims negotiations for ceasefire collapsed

'Hamas position is stable, and it will never agree to accept the agreement Tel Aviv has put forward in a surrender deal,' source says.

Hamas source claims negotiations for ceasefire collapsed

Kamala Harris won't rule out 'consequences' for Rafah op.

US has 'got to continue to enforce' priorities in Gaza war, won't rule out 'consequences' if Israel goes ahead with Rafah operation.

Kamala Harris won't rule out 'consequences' for Rafah op.

Watch: Senior Hamas terrorist arrested near Ramallah

In joint operation, senior Hamas terrorist is arrested in broad daylight near Ramallah.

Watch: Senior Hamas terrorist arrested near Ramallah