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Hamas massacre victim identified, 7 family members still missing

Avshalom Haran, 65, from Kibbutz Be'eri, to be buried today. Friends hope remaining family members, including 3 children, alive in Gaza.

Hamas massacre victim identified, 7 family members still missing

US imposes sanctions on 10 Hamas operatives and financiers

Following massacre of 1,400 Israelis, US Treasury imposes sanctions on Hamas operatives in Sudan, Türkiye, Algeria, and Qatar.

US imposes sanctions on 10 Hamas operatives and financiers

Likud MK refutes Biden:

'Saying that Hamas doesn't represent Palestinian a mistake'

MK Amit Halevi says that contrary to US President's statements, approximately 2 million people support Hamas.

'Saying that Hamas doesn't represent Palestinian a mistake'

Federal Chancellor of Germany:

'Horrified by images of the explosion in a hospital in Gaza'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: 'Horrified by images of explosion in Gaza hospital. A thorough investigation of the incident is imperative.'

'Horrified by images of the explosion in a hospital in Gaza'

Israeli journalist apologizes for reporting Israel is to blame

Channel 12, Ohad Hemo, Israeli journalist apologizes for reporting Israel is to blame." After 11 days of broadcasting, mistakes happen."

Israeli journalist apologizes for reporting Israel is to blame

Berlin synagogue firebombed as antisemitic incidents rise

German Chancellor condemns Molotov Cocktail attack on synagogue, says 'we'll never accept attacks on Jewish institutions.'

Berlin synagogue firebombed as antisemitic incidents rise

'Shame on you!'

Bennett vs. New York Times

Former PM responds to New York Times initial headlines on Gaza hospital explosion.

Bennett vs. New York Times

Netanyahu: Anger should be directed at terrorists, not at Israel

'Road to victory will be long and hard, but united in purpose, and with a deep sense of justice, Israel will prevail,' PM Netanyahu says.

Netanyahu: Anger should be directed at terrorists, not at Israel

Kibbutz Magen:

The heroes who saved their entire kibbutz from a massacre

Kibbutz Magen's local security chapter heroically fought off Gaza terrorists attempting to infiltrate, saving their community from massacre.

The heroes who saved their entire kibbutz from a massacre

IDF: Hamas is using civilians as human shields

IDF reports: "There is an increase in the number of rockets launched at Israel that fell short and landed in the Gaza Strip"

IDF: Hamas is using civilians as human shields

Footage shows rocket fail to launch, land in hospital campus

Channel 12 cameras capture moment when rockets are launched towards Israel - and one falls short, striking Gaza hospital.

Footage shows rocket fail to launch, land in hospital campus

Chief Rabbi Yosef prays at his father's grave for IDF success

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef marks annniversary of father's passing by praying at his father's grave for IDF's success.

Chief Rabbi Yosef prays at his father's grave for IDF success

Biden in Israel:

Attack on the hospital was not carried out by Israel

US Pres. Biden and Israeli PM Netanyahu give joint statement. Biden: The world is looking to see what we're going to do. Watch.

Attack on the hospital was not carried out by Israel

Watch:

Upon arrival in Israel, Biden embraces Israeli PM

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Pres. Isaac Herzog greet US Pres. Joe Biden at Ben Gurion airport.

Upon arrival in Israel, Biden embraces Israeli PM

Recording proves:

Terrorists discussed the failed launch on Gaza hospital

Listen to the recording of a conversation between Hamas terrorists regarding the failed rocket launch on the Gaza hospital.

Terrorists discussed the failed launch on Gaza hospital

Four soldiers injured by Hezbollah antitank missiles

Hezbollah terrorists fire antitank missiles towards Israeli town, leaving four IDF soldiers injured.

Four soldiers injured by Hezbollah antitank missiles

IDF spokesman explains: This is what happened to Gaza hospital

IDF spokesman reveals information on Gaza hospital explosion. Watch.

IDF spokesman explains: This is what happened to Gaza hospital

Haredi journalist:

'Our public is mobilized to be part of the war'

Will we see an influx of haredim into the IDF? Journalist Israel Cohen on the change in trend, from within the sector and in the leadership

'Our public is mobilized to be part of the war'

Gaza City:

Video shows area around Al Ahli hospital - before & after rocket

IAF video shows area around hospital before and after Islamic Jihad's failed rocket launch. Watch.

Video shows area around Al Ahli hospital - before & after rocket

IDF: Evacuate to humanitarian area, aid will be provided there

IDF calls on Gazans to evacuate to al-Mawasi, promising, 'International humanitarian aid will be provided as needed.'

IDF: Evacuate to humanitarian area, aid will be provided there

France:

Government seeks to probe leftist lawmaker over Hamas comments

French Interior Minister says leftist lawmaker should be probed for justifying terrorism after she said Hamas is a "resistance" movement.

Government seeks to probe leftist lawmaker over Hamas comments

US, Israeli envoys denounce antisemitism following Hamas attack

US and Israeli antisemitism envoys in joint statement: We denounce antisemitic slogans and symbols at recent protests worldwide.

US, Israeli envoys denounce antisemitism following Hamas attack

White House spokesperson:

'Biden will be asking Israelis some tough questions'

White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby: Biden will be asking some tough questions as a true friend of Israel.

'Biden will be asking Israelis some tough questions'

'End this slaughter':

Omar blames Israel for Gaza hospital explosion

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz pushes back at Rep. Ilhan Omar: Hamas' hatred is the catalyst.

Omar blames Israel for Gaza hospital explosion

This is what Gaza crossing looks like after murderous attack

Watch: View of Erez crossing terminal, in which Israel invested 60 million shekels in the last year for the well-being of Palestinian Arabs.

This is what Gaza crossing looks like after murderous attack

Squadron 107 officer:

'Huge pride, protecting our home and country'

Major M., technical officer in Squadron 107, talks about the significant preparatory work before the Air Force planes strike Hamas.

'Huge pride, protecting our home and country'

Biden takes off to Israel, calls off Jordan visit

White House announces Biden had canceled his visit to Jordan after the kingdom called off a summit that was to be held there.

Biden takes off to Israel, calls off Jordan visit

Hezbollah declares 'day of rage' against Israel

Hezbollah announces that Wednesday will be a "day of rage" following rocket which hit Gaza hospital and was blamed on Israel.

Hezbollah declares 'day of rage' against Israel

Hamas attack victim Noam Elyakim's body found

Body of Kibbutz Nir Oz resident who was abducted together with his partner, her 17-year-old son and his two daughters found

Hamas attack victim Noam Elyakim's body found

President Herzog:

'Shame on media who swallow the lies of Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

President Isaac Herzog responds to explosion of Islamic Jihad rocket in Gaza hospital which was blamed on Israel.

'Shame on media who swallow the lies of Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

Watch:

German Chancellor's plane evacuated due to rocket attack

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his delegation forced to evacuate their plane before taking off after rocket attack launched on Tel Aviv.

German Chancellor's plane evacuated due to rocket attack

Attempt to storm Israeli embassy in Jordan

Hundreds riot outside Israeli embassy in Jordan following blast at Gaza hospital Hamas blamed on Israel.

Attempt to storm Israeli embassy in Jordan

Report:

How the US interferes in Israel's decisions

Blinken demands concessions to Gaza but the cabinet opposes.

How the US interferes in Israel's decisions

Israel’s First Lady speaks with Ukrainian First Lady.

Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog, today spoke with Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska, who offered support and expressed condolences.

Israel’s First Lady speaks with Ukrainian First Lady.

National Security Council:

All Israelis in Turkey must leave now due to terror threat

Travel warning to Turkey raised to the highest possible level.

All Israelis in Turkey must leave now due to terror threat

Jewish students in the US: "Afraid to go to campus."

Jewish students in the US are afraid to go to campus and blame the universities for turning a blind eye to increasing anti-Semitism

Jewish students in the US: "Afraid to go to campus."

Watch:

Father 'relieved' his daughter was murdered, not kidnapped

Thomas Hand describes his feelings upon learning his missing daughter was dead and not suffering fate 'worse than death' in Gaza.

Father 'relieved' his daughter was murdered, not kidnapped

DeSantis:

'Biden prioritizes 'humanitarian aid' to Gaza over US hostages'

Florida Governor criticizes US President for pushing hard for aid to Gaza 'that will be commandeered by Hamas.'

'Biden prioritizes 'humanitarian aid' to Gaza over US hostages'

Hamas claims hundreds killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital

IDF investigating claims if blast was caused by ammunition depot explosion or failed rocket launch.

Hamas claims hundreds killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital

EU Parliament member: 'Why don't you condemn? Shame on you!'

Assita Kanko, EU Parliament member, attacked her radical colleague for support for terror organizations, but not condemning Hamas massacre.

EU Parliament member: 'Why don't you condemn? Shame on you!'

Donald Trump calls to bar refugees from Gaza

Former US President Donald Trump addresses supporters in Iowa, says if he is reelected the US won't accept refugees from the Hamas war.

Donald Trump calls to bar refugees from Gaza

Rockets on Tel Aviv:

Driver seriously hurt during heavy rocket barrage

Hamas claims latest barrage was in retaliation for the assassination of one of its chief military leaders. 3 hurt, 1 seriously.

Driver seriously hurt during heavy rocket barrage

Herzog to Chancellor Scholz:

'People must remember what Hamas did'

Israeli President meets German Chancellor in the Kirya during Chancellor Scholz's solidarity visit to Israel.

'People must remember what Hamas did'

Chief of Staff:

'If Hezbollah makes a mistake, it will be wiped out'

General Herzi Halevi tours the northern front as Hezbollah continues its attacks on Israel from Lebanon.

'If Hezbollah makes a mistake, it will be wiped out'

Netanyahu to German Chancellor:

As world united to defeat the Nazis, it must unite against Hamas

PM meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following Hamas massacre. 'In hard times, Germany has only one place, and it is alongside Israel.'

As world united to defeat the Nazis, it must unite against Hamas

Abducted soldier's twin warned: 'We need courage'

Hadar Goldin's twin brother warned 3 years ago of Israel's lack of policy towards Hamas and the return of kidnapped soldiers and civilians

Abducted soldier's twin warned: 'We need courage'

Watch:

IDF prepares to go on offense

IDF reserve units have astounding turnout rate of 120% as military prepares for offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

IDF prepares to go on offense

From Monsey to the Gaza border

Volunteers from US-based rescue organization CommSAR join the effort to find victims of the Hamas invasion of Israel.

From Monsey to the Gaza border

Prof. Kobi Michael:

“In the eyes of Hamas, you are next in line”

Prof. Kobi Michael in media interviews: You worry about the Gazan population that supports an improved ISIS? You are next in line.

“In the eyes of Hamas, you are next in line”

Analyst predicts:

No massive ground operation in Gaza, no collapsing Hamas

Shimrit Meir, who served as adviser to former PM Bennett, outlines three possible scenarios for the next stage of Israel's war with Hamas.

No massive ground operation in Gaza, no collapsing Hamas

Senior Hamas military commander eliminated in Gaza

Ayman Nofal, head of Hamas Central Gaza Brigade and main coordinator with other terror groups, killed in airstrike, Hamas announces.

Senior Hamas military commander eliminated in Gaza

MKs, ambassadors in Kfar Aza:

'This was a massacre, the only word for it is genocide'

Arutz Sheva joins delegation of MKs, foreign ambassadors, and Christian leaders to see the atrocities committed in Kfar Aza.

'This was a massacre, the only word for it is genocide'

Intelligence chief takes responsibility for intelligence failure

Major General Aharon Haliva, commander of Military Intelligence Directorate, says intelligence failure will be fully investigated.

Intelligence chief takes responsibility for intelligence failure

Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin :

Support for Israel - from within Iran

Eilam Gindin – “Iranians, even some still living in Iran, express overwhelming support for Israel, even at personal risk.”

Support for Israel - from within Iran

Police commissioner: 'Zero tolerance for anyone who incites'

'Whoever incites against Israel, soldiers, or its police officers will be dealt with harshly,' Police comissioner Shabtai promises.

Police commissioner: 'Zero tolerance for anyone who incites'

Jordanian king warns:

Transferring refugees to Jordan is a red line

King Abdullah II: Neither Egypt nor Jordan will absorb Gaza refugees.

Transferring refugees to Jordan is a red line

Gallant:

'Hamas members have 2 options, unconditional surrender or death'

Defense Minister meets Air Force pilots and crew at Nevatim base, says 'every missile has an address.'

'Hamas members have 2 options, unconditional surrender or death'

Three injured after missile is fired towards northern Israel

Terrorists fire antitank missile towards Metula, IDF responds with artillery fire and evacuates 3 injured, 2 soldiers and one civilian.

Three injured after missile is fired towards northern Israel

Stand together against terror:

A call to the international science community

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science call on colleagues to speak out against terrorism & moral equation between Israel and Hamas.

A call to the international science community

Israeli ambassador to UK updates on war effort

Tzippi Hotovely, Israel's ambassador to the UK, tells Sky News about the war in Gaza.

Israeli ambassador to UK updates on war effort