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Bereaved father:

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Smotrich presents plan for victory in Gaza

Smotrich emphasized, "The State of Israel does not have the privilege of ending the campaign in Gaza without victory. There is only one option — decision and victory."

Smotrich presents plan for victory in Gaza

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Jerusalem demands IPC retract its Gaza famine report, citing falsified data, methodological breaches, and political bias aimed at promoting Hamas propaganda.

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Israel to open two more humanitarian aid centers in Gaza Strip

Israel will complete two new aid centers in southern Gaza, raising the total to five, as over 2.3 million weekly food packages are distributed while preventing Hamas diversion.

Israel to open two more humanitarian aid centers in Gaza Strip

Would have prevented 10.7?

French advisor's shocking remark

French presidential advisor Ofer Bronchtein told Channel 12 that October 7 'would not have happened' if a Palestinian state existed, as France weighs recognizing the PA and opening embassies.

French advisor's shocking remark

IDF in Khan Yunis:

Hamas structures demolished, 'Magen Oz' road taken

IDF forces operating from southern Gaza to northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists and working to take control of key corridor.

Hamas structures demolished, 'Magen Oz' road taken

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

US President leads a policy meeting on Gaza with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, focusing on aid, hostages, and post-war strategy, as global concern mounts over worsening humanitarian conditions.

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

IDF probe reveals:

Terrorists in the hospital were the target, not just the camera

IDF troops targeted Hamas terrorists who operated a camera in Nasser Hospital. Strike timed for daylight to ensure precision, but troops fired unauthorized tank shells instead of the approved drone.

Terrorists in the hospital were the target, not just the camera

Foreign Ministry:

Gross falsifications in report on hunger in Gaza

Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends a letter to IPC demanding the immediate withdrawal of the fake report, or Israel will request donor countries stop funding the IPC.

Gross falsifications in report on hunger in Gaza

IDF, WFP leaders discuss humanitarian efforts for Gaza Strip

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain to review aid efforts in Gaza, stressing Israel’s commitment to prevent famine and block Hamas from seizing aid.

IDF, WFP leaders discuss humanitarian efforts for Gaza Strip

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

We cannot accept a situation where not everyone enlists

During a tour to Gaza, Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir praised reservists’ contributions and emphasized Israel’s multi-front efforts, calls on all sectors of society to share the burden for the nation’s security.

We cannot accept a situation where not everyone enlists

55 days hungry, sick, humiliated

Captivity survivor's chilling UN testimony

Ilana Gritzewsky, survivor of Hamas captivity and partner of hostage Matan Zangauker, told the UN Security Council of beatings, starvation, and abuse in Hamas tunnels, urging action.

Captivity survivor's chilling UN testimony

'Evacuation is inevitable'

IDF issues message to residents of Gaza City

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee said claims of no space for evacuees in southern Gaza are false, stressing new aid zones, water lines, and tent complexes are being prepared.

IDF issues message to residents of Gaza City

IDF eliminates terror cell on the outskirts of Gaza City

Givati Brigade troops eliminate terror cell, locate weapons storage facility.

IDF eliminates terror cell on the outskirts of Gaza City

Keith Siegel: Every day in captivity, I said 'Shema Yisrael'

Freed hostage Keith Siegel says captors attempted to force him to convert to Islam, says captivity strengthened his connection to Judaism.

Keith Siegel: Every day in captivity, I said 'Shema Yisrael'

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in aerial strike

Israeli security forces eliminate Mahmoud al-Aswad, key Hamas terrorist in western Gaza.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in aerial strike

Hostage's brother:

Deal not dependent on gov't, only Netanyahu can decide

Yaakov Bohbot, brother of hostage Elkana Bohbot, wonders aloud why Israel must press for agreement on its terms if Hamas has already agreed to a previous offer.

Deal not dependent on gov't, only Netanyahu can decide

Qatar: Israel must respond to ceasefire proposal

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says it is still awaiting Israel’s response to a ceasefire plan for Gaza, approved by Hamas.

Qatar: Israel must respond to ceasefire proposal

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

Hamas denies any terrorists were among those killed in an IDF raid on a Gaza hospital, claims all the dead were civilians.

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

Witkoff:

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump will chair a major White House meeting on a "comprehensive" Gaza plan, states that Hamas must be excluded from future governance.

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

Tel Aviv:

Thousands gather to call for deal with Hamas

Thousands gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv for a 'national day of struggle,' urging the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas to secure the hostages’ release.

Thousands gather to call for deal with Hamas

Netanyahu to the cabinet:

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

During the Security Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed remarks by the US President that fewer than 20 hostages are alive.

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

6 terrorists eliminated

IDF probe: Hamas used Nasser Hospital camera to target troops

An initial IDF inquiry found Hamas used a camera at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis to track soldiers. The strike dismantled the threat, killing six terrorists, as the probe continues.

IDF probe: Hamas used Nasser Hospital camera to target troops

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IDF conducts underground operation in central Gaza

IDF troops uncovered and dismantled two Hamas tunnels in central Gaza, sealing one with concrete, eliminating dozens of terrorists, and expanding the security zone along the border.

IDF conducts underground operation in central Gaza

Canada condemns IDF strike on hospital in Khan Yunis

Canada condemns an IDF strike on a hospital in Gaza, killing journalists. Israel’s military confirmed the strike, adding it regrets harm to uninvolved individuals and is investigating.

Canada condemns IDF strike on hospital in Khan Yunis

Why does Gaza have so many hospitals?

Intel analyst, NEWSMAX commenter, author, and YouTuber Ryan McBeth uncovers the real reason Gaza has so many hospitals and how Hamas uses them for its propaganda war on Israel.

Why does Gaza have so many hospitals?

Elul session opens with Torah lesson in heart of Gaza battlefield

Rabbi Ben-Zion Algazi, Dean of the Ramat Gan Hesder Yeshiva and IDF reservist, delivered a Torah lecture inside Gaza to soldiers, inspiring even non-religious officers at the front.

Elul session opens with Torah lesson in heart of Gaza battlefield

Surrounded by terrorists:

New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

The family of hostage Nimrod Cohen released new footage showing Nimrod being kidnapped and led by Hamas terrorists into the Gaza Strip, where he has been held in Hamas tunnels for 689 days.

New footage of the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

IDF Spokesman:

Hamas has used the hospital that was struck

IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says military will investigate Khan Yunis hospital strike, stressing, 'We do not intentionally target civilians.'

Hamas has used the hospital that was struck

IDF clarifies:

SGT Yishai Urbach killed by RPG, not building collapse

The IDF clarified that Sgt. Yishai Urbach was killed by RPG fire while aiding his wounded commander in Rafah, correcting earlier reports that he died in a building collapse.

SGT Yishai Urbach killed by RPG, not building collapse

New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

The family of captive soldier Nimrod Cohen published new images on Monday showing the moment Hamas terrorists abducted him on October 7th, 2023.

New images from the abduction of Nimrod Cohen

Hospital attack

Hamas camera in hospital endangered IDF soldiers

Security sources say IDF forces identified a camera set up by Hamas Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, endangering the troops, and therefore it was decided to strike it.

Hamas camera in hospital endangered IDF soldiers

Family of Nimrod Cohen:

We will release the footage of his abduction

The family of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen will release footage of him being led by his captors to Gaza.

We will release the footage of his abduction

Former IDF director of combat:

This is how the Military Advocate General endangers our soldiers

Former director of combat in the Gaza Division describes how the Military Advocate General's directives are tying the hands of IDF soldiers in Gaza, endangering their lives and preventing the elimination of terrorists.

This is how the Military Advocate General endangers our soldiers

IDF confirms strike near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis

IDF acted to mitigate harm to uninvolved individuals, maintain safety of troops.

IDF confirms strike near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis

Footage reveals: Hamas terrorists abuse, fire at, Gaza residents

COGAT publishes graphic footage of Hamas terrorists severely abusing and shooting at Gaza civilians. 'This is Hamas.'

Footage reveals: Hamas terrorists abuse, fire at, Gaza residents

Smotrich to Gantz:

'Welcome to join the government - without preconditions'

Smotrich: "If Gantz wants to join to strengthen our resilience to defeat the enemy until complete victory and the return of all hostages - I welcome it."

'Welcome to join the government - without preconditions'

Netanyahu:

Houthis are learning the heavy price of attacking Israel

PM Netanyahu congratulates IAF on 'impeccable mission,' notes Houthi terror group is 'learning the hard way' the prices of aggression against Israel.

Houthis are learning the heavy price of attacking Israel

Report: Negotiations for ceasefire with Hamas to restart

Arab reports say negotiations for Gaza ceasefire may resume - while Israel continues preparing for military operation.

Report: Negotiations for ceasefire with Hamas to restart

IDF reveals truth of Daily Mirror's antisemitic libel

Daily Mirror publishes photo of three-year-old allegedly starved by Israel; IDF publishes documents proving child suffers from rare genetic illness which cause his condition.

IDF reveals truth of Daily Mirror's antisemitic libel

Silman: Previous government would've hesitated after October 7

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman says reliance on Mansour Abbas would have led the previous government to 'fold' during the October 7 attack.

Silman: Previous government would've hesitated after October 7

Chief of Staff to Navy:

Military pressure created the conditions for releasing hostages

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Navy, praising its role in war and urging continued readiness for expanded operations, especially in Gaza City.

Military pressure created the conditions for releasing hostages

IDF releases 13 Gazans through Red Cross

IDF releases 13 Gazans arrested during the course of the war; footage shows all are in good health.

IDF releases 13 Gazans through Red Cross

Preliminary findings indicate Houthi missile was cluster bomb

Houthi missile which exploded mid-air on Friday evening was likely a cluster bomb, preliminary findings show.

Preliminary findings indicate Houthi missile was cluster bomb

Footage from northern Gaza:

401st Brigade returns to Jabaliya

Troops under the 162nd Division return to combat in northern Gaza, dismantling Hamas terror infrastructure, eliminating operatives, and expanding operational control.

401st Brigade returns to Jabaliya

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Inside a GHF aid site deep in Gaza

NEWSMAX correspondent Zach Anders gained access inside Gaza at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution site, where he saw the US and Israel-backed organization at work.

Inside a GHF aid site deep in Gaza

Rep. Greene accuses: Israel using US aid for genocide

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, claiming US military aid funds the alleged actions and that American taxpayers are paying for it.

Rep. Greene accuses: Israel using US aid for genocide

Four IDF brigades maneuvering near Gaza City

IDF prepares for conquest of Gaza City, with four brigades operating on its outskirts.

Four IDF brigades maneuvering near Gaza City

Details of Hamas' ceasefire proposal revealed

Hamas demanding release of 150 mass murderers, agrees to 700-meter perimeter in some areas of Gaza.

Details of Hamas' ceasefire proposal revealed

Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in Gaza

Platoon commander Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in southern Gaza, IDF announces.

Lieutenant Ori Gerlic, 20, fell in battle in Gaza

Gantz to present conditions for joining government

Blue and White chief Benny Gantz to hold press conference on conditions, including 'time-bound initiative,' for his party joining government, report says.

Gantz to present conditions for joining government

Netanyahu to OAN:

'Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies'

In an exclusive interview with One America News, PM Netanyahu discusses the Gaza war, the propaganda against Israel, and his strong alliance with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that Hamas starves hostages.

'Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies'

In ongoing operations:

IDF eliminates terrorists, dismantles rocket launchers

IDF dismantles ready-to-launch rocket launchers in Deir al Balah, targeting a mortar launching post used in a Hamas attack on IDF troops.

IDF eliminates terrorists, dismantles rocket launchers

COGAT rejects IPC's Gaza report, slams it as biased & inaccurate

COGAT counters IPC's food security claims, highlighting methodological flaws, reliance on Hamas-linked sources, and ignoring Israel's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

COGAT rejects IPC's Gaza report, slams it as biased & inaccurate

Defense Minister: Gates of hell will open in Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz announces approval of IDF plan to defeat Hamas in Gaza through use of heavy fire, evacuations, and maneuvering.

Defense Minister: Gates of hell will open in Gaza

Egypt fears Israeli takeover of Gaza City

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry asserts that Israel's planned operation in Gaza aims to establish an "illegal occupation," violating international and humanitarian law.

Egypt fears Israeli takeover of Gaza City

Israel repairing water lines to Gaza

As part of preparations for the invasion of Gaza City, Israel is repairing two water lines to the southern Gaza Strip with approval from the political echelon, in anticipation of mass evacuations.

Israel repairing water lines to Gaza

Netanyahu

'I approved taking control of Gaza City and hostage negotiations'

PM visits Gaza Division, says he approved plans to defeat Hamas militarily and talks to bring all of the hostages home and end the war at the same time.

'I approved taking control of Gaza City and hostage negotiations'

Chief of Staff

'We will not stop until Hamas is defeated'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits site of Hamas surprise attack in Khan Yunis, praises actions of the soldiers who thwarted the attack.

'We will not stop until Hamas is defeated'

IDF begins warning calls to medical officials in northern Gaza

The IDF has begun warning calls medical officials and international organizations in the northern Gaza Strip in order to prepare for the evacuation of the population to the southern Gaza Strip.

IDF begins warning calls to medical officials in northern Gaza