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Reservist marries in-uniform surrounded by his fellow soldiers

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu attends wedding of soldier who reported for duty following launching of Hamas was against Israel.

Reservist marries in-uniform surrounded by his fellow soldiers

Beware of fake news:

Hamas and supporters promote disinformation about war

X's lax disinformation policies, together with advanced AI and animation technologies, make it easier to spread fake news.

Hamas and supporters promote disinformation about war

50 orgs demand Red Cross work to free Hamas hostages

Jerusalem Institute of Justice leads letter calling on International Committee of the Red Cross to do its job after Hamas massacre.

50 orgs demand Red Cross work to free Hamas hostages

We are 'One Family' and we are in this together

Turning worry into action: OneFamily organization volunteers pack food, toys, towels, blankets for southern Israel, all wrapped with love.

We are 'One Family' and we are in this together

Herzog to foreign journalists:

"Support Israel in words and in deeds"

President Herzog holds briefing for international media and says: "These are not freedom fighters. These are terrorists"

"Support Israel in words and in deeds"

A wake-up call for the entire free world

The war in Israel is the free world's war. What happened on Saturday on Israel's southern border is genocide. Opinion.

A wake-up call for the entire free world

Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar, Hamas leaders are dead men walking'

IDF Chief Herzi Halevi says 'now is the time for war' following Hamas massacre of 1,300 Israelis, admits security forces failed on Saturday.

'Sinwar, Hamas leaders are dead men walking'

Kibbutz Sufa's hero:

The security chief who saved over 200 residents

Elia Natan Lilintal. took down four terrorists even before he left his home. 'That's what gave us time to get organized,' he recalls.

The security chief who saved over 200 residents

Rush to bury hundreds of massacre victims before Shabbat

Bodies of 854 civilians murdered by Hamas have been recovered, but it is more difficult to identify them than to identify fallen soldiers.

Rush to bury hundreds of massacre victims before Shabbat

Eyewitness testimony:

'We took knives to the shelter and prayed'

A resident of the Gaza region tells of the first few hours of the Hamas invasion.

'We took knives to the shelter and prayed'

Jewish and Zionist:

Blinken: I come as Secretary of State - and also as a Jew

PM Netanyahu: 'Hamas has shown itself to be an enemy of civilization. as ISIS was crushed, so too will Hamas be crushed.'

Blinken: I come as Secretary of State - and also as a Jew

Jerusalem:

Azza Street residents change name in honor of murdered civilians

Residents of Jerusalem's Azza Street plaster signs on street signs, 'renaming' street for victims of massacre instead of for Gaza.

Azza Street residents change name in honor of murdered civilians

Blinken to Netantyahu:

We're here, we're not going anywhere

Blinken to Netanyahu: 'Good to see you, sorry it's under these circumstances.'

We're here, we're not going anywhere

3 injured, including one critical, after rocket falls in Sderot

Rocket barrage pn Sderot leaves 20-year-old woman critically injured, two men seriously and lightly injured.

3 injured, including one critical, after rocket falls in Sderot

Hostage crisis:

US and Israel working together to locate the captives

Israeli Coordinator for the Captives and Missing: 'The American commitment to assist in every way possible is very important to us.'

US and Israel working together to locate the captives

X removes accounts supporting Hamas

Despite Elon Musk's claims of 'absolute free speech', the platform states that content supporting Hamas violates company policies.

X removes accounts supporting Hamas

DM to NATO Defense Ministers:

'We'll hunt down every man with children's blood on his hands'

'Hamas is the 'ISIS' of Gaza,' Defense Min. Gallant says. 'We will hunt down every last man with the blood of our children on his hands.'

'We'll hunt down every man with children's blood on his hands'

IDF: ISIS flag found at site of massacre in southern Israel

IDF spokesman says ISIS flag was found at the site of the Kibbutz Sufa massacre. 'Hamas is ISIS.'

IDF: ISIS flag found at site of massacre in southern Israel

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Blinken arrives in Israel for solidarity visit

Foreign Min. Cohen receives US Sec. of State, thanks him for unambiguous support. 'We will win this war.'

Blinken arrives in Israel for solidarity visit

Hamas atrocities explode the two-state myth

The US may finally be prepared to let Israel defeat the Islamist terror group. But we will not allow a Palestinian state after that. Op-ed.

Hamas atrocities explode the two-state myth

Eyewitness testimony:

'I told children how to act after their parents were murdered'

An MDA dispatcher tells Arutz Sheva about the horrifying calls to the MDA as the Hamas invasion began.

'I told children how to act after their parents were murdered'

IDF commander:

Rocket fire decreased because Hamas is rationing its rockets

Warning of aerial infiltration in northern Israel was 'mistake in identification,' Home Front Commander says.

Rocket fire decreased because Hamas is rationing its rockets

IDF: There was no intelligence warning of Hamas' attack

'There began to be signs the night before - but not enough to constitute a warning,' IDF spokesman says.

IDF: There was no intelligence warning of Hamas' attack

Live coverage:

War in Israel: Death toll rises to 1,300

The Palestinian Authority has a lot to gain from Israel's war with Hamas; this is what Sderot looks like days after the slaughter by Hamas.

War in Israel: Death toll rises to 1,300

IDF strikes at elite Hamas force

IDF conducts wave of strikes targeting Hamas' elite Nukhba force, which was one of the forces leading Saturday's infiltration and massacre.

IDF strikes at elite Hamas force

Air Canada pilot dismissed following anti-Israel posts

Air Canada dismisses pilot who made “unacceptable posts” about Israel after Hamas’ murderous attacks.

Air Canada pilot dismissed following anti-Israel posts

'Repugnant, disgraceful':

White House press secretary blasts 'Squad' statements on Israel

White House press secretary blasts members of so-called "Squad" who called for US aid to Israel to be cut following Hamas attack.

White House press secretary blasts 'Squad' statements on Israel

Bereaved mother:

'They abandoned us, they let them slaughter my husband and son'

Sabine Taasa, whose husband and son were murdered and whose two other sons were injured, demands: Beat their brains in.

'They abandoned us, they let them slaughter my husband and son'

MK Tibi:

'The Arab leadership opposes the war'

In TV interview, MK Ahmed Tibi expresses opposition to the war but refrains from calling Hamas a terrorist organization.

'The Arab leadership opposes the war'

IDF conducts extensive strike in Gaza

Gazan “health ministry” reports 51 dead and 281 wounded in overnight air strikes.

IDF conducts extensive strike in Gaza

Solidarity visit with Israel:

British Foreign Secretary tours city of Ofakim

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, together with Minister Eli Cohen, speaks with residents who were held hostage by Hamas.

British Foreign Secretary tours city of Ofakim

Blinken departs for Israel:

'Our message is simple: The United States has Israel’s back'

Secretary of State speaks before departing for Israel: We’re determined to make sure that Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself.

'Our message is simple: The United States has Israel’s back'

Amid Israel-Hamas war:

State Department raises travel advisory to Israel

US State Department raises travel advisory to Israel to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel.

State Department raises travel advisory to Israel

Former WH envoy explains:

What is Hamas? What is Palestinian Islamic Jihad?

Watch: In new video, former White House Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt explains about the terrorist organizations which attack Israel.

What is Hamas? What is Palestinian Islamic Jihad?

Hamas manipulation:

Footage of release of Israeli woman and two children

In likely to attempt to reduce criticism, Al Jazeera airs footage of woman and children who were released on the day of the attack.

Footage of release of Israeli woman and two children

Biden:

'If there were no Israel, no Jew in the world will be safe'

US President Joe Biden speaks to leaders of Jewish community following Hamas attack on Israel: I told the Iranians - be careful.

'If there were no Israel, no Jew in the world will be safe'

Netanyahu on unity govt:

'As terrible as the horror is, we fight together'

PM, Gantz, and Gallant deliver statements on formation of emergency govt. to conduct the war against Hamas.

'As terrible as the horror is, we fight together'

Israel is at war with terror and the EU needs to choose sides

The EU backtracked and is continuing to fund the PA and UNRWA Nearly all UNRWA employees in Gaza are tied to Hamas. Op-ed.

Israel is at war with terror and the EU needs to choose sides

Bennett to govt.

'Give Israeli towns and cities guns now'

Former PM says it was armed local groups of citizens who were the most successful in fighting off Hamas invaders on Saturday.

'Give Israeli towns and cities guns now'

Report:

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asks to visit Israel

Zelensky's office sent an official request to the Israeli Prime Minister's office asking to coordinate a visit.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asks to visit Israel

IDF spokesman:

Hamas badly damaged, has difficulty functioning in Gaza now

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says IAF strikes on Gaza have dealt significant damage to Hamas, Gaza periphery still a combat zone.

Hamas badly damaged, has difficulty functioning in Gaza now

Soldier who fell in southern Israel laid to rest

Sergeant First Class Yoseph Malachi Guedalia fell while fighting Hamas terrorists in southern Israel.

Soldier who fell in southern Israel laid to rest

House Foreign Affairs Chair:

'Egypt warned Israel three days before attack'

Michael McCaul told the press that there were dozens of American hostages and that the US would work to rescue them.

'Egypt warned Israel three days before attack'

Biden: There is no excuse for terrorism

US President reaffirms that the US stands with Israel after Hamas massacre as US confirms he and VP Harris spoke with Netanyahu.

Biden: There is no excuse for terrorism

King Charles expresses condolences to President Herzog

King Charles III called to express his condolences and deep shock at the actions of Hamas in its attack on the citizens of Israel.

King Charles expresses condolences to President Herzog

IDF:

Aerial infiltration from Lebanon ruled out, alarms malfunctioned

Red alert sirens throughout north caused fear of large-scale infiltration of possibly dozens of aircraft from Lebanon.

Aerial infiltration from Lebanon ruled out, alarms malfunctioned

Senior MDA EMT murdered in his home by Hamas terrorists

Aviya Hezroni's friends tell of a man of great giving who put MDA and saving lives as the first priority.

Senior MDA EMT murdered in his home by Hamas terrorists

Gov. Hochul:

'New York is in pain and shares in the families' grief'

Israeli UN Amb. Gilad Erdan meets NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, who says NY unwaveringly supports Israel's right to defend itself.

'New York is in pain and shares in the families' grief'

Hamas terrorists hospitalized alongside the civilians they shot

Health Ministry says it is seeking to have wounded terrorists from Saturday massacre treated in Prison Service facilities.

Hamas terrorists hospitalized alongside the civilians they shot

European Parliament President:

'October 7th is a day that will go down in global infamy'

The three presidents of the EU observed a moment of silence in solidarity with Israel following Saturday's attack by Hamas.

'October 7th is a day that will go down in global infamy'

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What happens when the protestors discover reporter is Israeli?

Channel 12 News correspondent Elad Simchayoff attempted to cover a pro-Hamas rally in London. He was warned not to reveal he was Jewish.

What happens when the protestors discover reporter is Israeli?

Netanyahu, Gantz, reach agreement on emergency unity government

National Unity Party chairman reaches agreement with PM to join the government in light of the Hamas war against Israel.

Netanyahu, Gantz, reach agreement on emergency unity government

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US embassy envoy chokes up at massacre site

Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Hallett visits site of Hamas massacre. 'it's unbelievable. We've seen it, and it is evil.'

US embassy envoy chokes up at massacre site

IDF: Second Lieutenant Yochai Duhan fell in Kfar Aza battle

IDF announces: Second Lieutenant Yochai Duhan of Kiryat Arba fell in Kfar Aza battle.

IDF: Second Lieutenant Yochai Duhan fell in Kfar Aza battle

Rabbi loses two grandsons in fighting in southern Israel

Noam and Yishai Slotkey, the grandsons of Rabbi Eitan Eizman, fell while protecting Kibbutz Alumim against the Hamas invasion.

Rabbi loses two grandsons in fighting in southern Israel

Jerry Seinfeld:

'I will always stand with Israel and the Jewish people'

Growing number of celebrities voice support for Jewish State following Hamas massacre, including Seinfeld and Barbra Streisand.

'I will always stand with Israel and the Jewish people'

Gaza:

Terrorists make purchases with credit cards stolen from Israelis

Families of kidnapped, murdered Israelis report purchases made from Gaza; credit card companies promise to block cards.

Terrorists make purchases with credit cards stolen from Israelis

UK: Palestian flags may be banned after pro-Hamas rallies

Home Secretary Suella Braverman instructs police that Palestinian flags 'may not be legitimate' after antisemites celebrate Hamas massacre.

UK: Palestian flags may be banned after pro-Hamas rallies

The heroic battle in Kerem Shalom

Kerem Shalom's first response team saved their kibbutz from the fate of some other border communities - but lost two of their brothers.

The heroic battle in Kerem Shalom

Army base wedding:

Wedding cancelled - and relocated to IDF base

The groom's fathe officiated the ceremony. The reservists on base led the dancing and ensured a happy wedding.

Wedding cancelled - and relocated to IDF base