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Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking President Trump for his strong support and noted that Hamas's demands for a ceasefire are 'totally unacceptable.'

'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'

New details

Failure after failure: What happened the night before the attack

The intelligence soldier who did not have security clearance, the orders that were not executed, and the absence of human intelligence in Gaza. The failures continue to be revealed.

Failure after failure: What happened the night before the attack

Released hostage gets reparative surgery on amputated fingers

Released hostage Emily Demari spoke today about the ordeal of losing her fingers in the October 7th massacre. She had a second surgery upon returning to Israel to heal the chronic pain from the surgery in Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

Released hostage gets reparative surgery on amputated fingers

Omer Shem Tov, Aviva, and Keith Siegel invited to meet Trump

Survivors of Hamas captivity Omer Shem Tov, Keith, and Aviv Siegel were invited to join a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House, at the initiative of Miriam Adelson.

Omer Shem Tov, Aviva, and Keith Siegel invited to meet Trump

Egypt and Qatar working to extend ceasefire

Egypt has proposed a mediation offer to extend the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, during which Hamas will transfer three live hostages and three bodies.

Egypt and Qatar working to extend ceasefire

MK Rothman:

All Zelenskyy's done is attack Israel, no reason to support him

MK Simcha Rothman told Arutz Sheva that as long as Ukraine continues to criticize Israel, Israel should not pick a side between it and the US and even between it and Russia.

All Zelenskyy's done is attack Israel, no reason to support him

U. of Michigan:

Landmark painted in tribute to Bibas family defaced

'The Rock' which had been painted orange with the names of the murdered mother and sons, was defaced with the words 'free Palestine.'

Landmark painted in tribute to Bibas family defaced

Israeli flags in hand:

Thousands pay last respects to Shlomo Mansour

Shlomo Mansour, who was murdered on October 7th after being abducted by terrorists, was laid to rest in Kibbutz Kissufim.

Thousands pay last respects to Shlomo Mansour

Netanyahu warns:

'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'

PM explains decision to halt aid to Gaza was made in response to Hamas' rejection of the Witkoff ceasefire extension and stealing of the humanitarian aid that has gone into Gaza until now.

'Hamas making big mistake, there will be further consequences'

Bereaved father:

Anyone who is found responsible must go to jail

Itzik Bonzel, father of Amit, who fell in Gaza, demands setting up a special prison unit for those responsible for the 10/7 massacre, including government ministers and IDF senior commanders.

Anyone who is found responsible must go to jail

Smotrich:

'Stopping aid important step in destroying Hamas'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes the cessation of humanitarian aid to Gaza and says that Israel must open the gates of hell 'quickly and lethally.'

'Stopping aid important step in destroying Hamas'

Hostage's uncle:

'The US proposal will kill all hostages'

Shimon Or, the uncle of Avinatan, who was taken hostage to Gaza, vehemently opposes US proposal to extend ceasefire.

'The US proposal will kill all hostages'

Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza

Decision not to allow any more humanitarian aid into Gaza comes in response to Hamas's refusal to accept the Witkoff proposal to extend the ceasefire. 'If Hamas continues its refusal, there will be additional consequences.'

Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza

Shortly after end of ceasefire:

Terrorist eliminated by drone attack in northern Gaza

Al-Jazeera reports one dead and one injured in Israeli drone attack east of Beit Hanoun, in northern Gaza Strip.

Terrorist eliminated by drone attack in northern Gaza

October 7 attack

'If Nasrallah had attacked – he could have reached Haifa'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, referring to the events of October 7, says that until 12:30 p.m. that day, there was strategic panic in Israel over a possible war front in the north.

'If Nasrallah had attacked – he could have reached Haifa'

In exchange for hostages' release:

Israel agrees to Witkoff's plan for temporary ceasefire

Prime Minister's Office says Israel accepts plan to extend ceasefire through Ramadan, Passover, in exchange for release of all hostages still held in Gaza.

Israel agrees to Witkoff's plan for temporary ceasefire

Hamas: We won't accept outside interference in governing Gaza

Hamas leader reveals terror group prioritizing forcing Israel to capitulate, claims terror group wants to aid Gaza residents.

Hamas: We won't accept outside interference in governing Gaza

Watch:

Torah scroll brought to hostage Alon Ohel's room

Kobi and Idit, parents of hostage Alon Ohel, bring Torah scroll into Alon's room, praying for his recovery and release from Gaza.

Torah scroll brought to hostage Alon Ohel's room

'I am here thanks to you'

Sasha Trufanov speaks for the first time since his release

'I will never be able to pay you back for what you have done to me, it moves me to know that it was important to so many people that I return home.'

Sasha Trufanov speaks for the first time since his release

Watch:

Omer Shem Tov returns to his home in Herzliya

Omer Shem Tov, freed from Hamas captivity earlier this month, is released from the hospital and returns home to Herzliya, is greeted by city residents who gathered to greet him.

Omer Shem Tov returns to his home in Herzliya

Hamas rejects Israel's proposal to extend first stage of deal

Hamas spokesman says terror group rejects Israel's proposal to extend first stage of ceasefire deal, says there are no negotiations for second stage.

Hamas rejects Israel's proposal to extend first stage of deal

'I beat captivity'

Watch: Released hostage Omer Wenkert dances with his father

Omer Wenkert, who was released after 505 days in captivity, took to Instagram to declare his victory over captivity.

Watch: Released hostage Omer Wenkert dances with his father

Amb. Herzog:

Blinken tried to impose sanctions on Israeli intelligence unit

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog reveals that then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken had decided to impose sanctions on an Israeli intelligence unit that interrogated terrorists and called civilians to warn them to evacuate.

Blinken tried to impose sanctions on Israeli intelligence unit

Unseen force:

Israel preparing to conquer Gaza and eradicate Hamas

Incoming IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly preparing more aggressive plan to deploy 50,000 troops to Gaza to defeat Hamas once and for all.

Israel preparing to conquer Gaza and eradicate Hamas

BBC apologizes again:

'Serious flaws' in the making of a documentary about Gaza war

The network blamed the production company that made the documentary.

'Serious flaws' in the making of a documentary about Gaza war

Released hostage Eli Sharabi:

I never said the 'Shema' - until I was abducted

Eli Sharabi, who returned from Hamas captivity, shared that while he was never a religious person, during the darkest moments, of all time, he discovered the faith.

I never said the 'Shema' - until I was abducted

International campaign:

Bibas murders = pure evil

Billboards in main cities in the US intend to memorialize and emphasize the tragedy of October 7th, and to emphasize the unbearable cruelty of Hamas and the other terror organizations in the Gaza Strip.

Bibas murders = pure evil

Don't close your eyes

Haunting clip relives Bibas boys' abduction - from Kfir's POV

A new awareness video illustrates the kidnapping event and the horrors of captivity through the eyes of Kfir Bibas, a 9-month-old redhead baby who was kidnapped and murdered along with his 4-year-old brother and their mother, Shiri Bibas.

Haunting clip relives Bibas boys' abduction - from Kfir's POV

October 7th probe:

IDF misinterpreted Hamas' capabilities and intentions

The IDF's investigation into the October 7th Massacre uncovered how the defense ministry built its failed security approach and how Hamas deluded Israel.

IDF misinterpreted Hamas' capabilities and intentions

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest on Friday in central Israel

A public memorial ceremony will be held at Bloomfield Stadium on Friday morning organized by the Hapoel Tel Aviv supporters' club which Tsachi was a member of.

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest on Friday in central Israel

Special Envoy Witkoff:

'No room for Hamas in Gaza or Judea and Samaria'

White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff told Fox News that President Trump is losing patience with Hamas: 'He's got a red line with regard to people who do heinous things like this.'

'No room for Hamas in Gaza or Judea and Samaria'

New details of heroism:

Murdered hostage seriously wounded terrorist during abduction

Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen told the parents of murdered hostage Ori Danino how their son managed to hit one of the abductors, severely injuring him.

Murdered hostage seriously wounded terrorist during abduction

Ceasefire to be extended?

Israeli source: Additional hostages may be released on Saturday

'We expect additional hostages to be released this Saturday, in exchange for extension of ceasefire,' Israeli source claims.

Israeli source: Additional hostages may be released on Saturday

Targeting Judea and Samaria:

Defense Minister: We confiscated Hamas 'attack portfolios'

Defense Minister Israel Katz reveals that Hamas laid plans to attack Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and along the 'seam line' - during ceasefire.

Defense Minister: We confiscated Hamas 'attack portfolios'

Hamas:

We didn't plan to attack Israeli soldiers, towns during ceasefire

'Declaring Philadelphi Corridor to be buffer zone is clear violation of ceasefire agreement,' Hamas claims.

We didn't plan to attack Israeli soldiers, towns during ceasefire

'He was always smiling and good-natured'

Nir Oz mourns hostage Itzhak Elgarat following positive identification of his body at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute.

'He was always smiling and good-natured'

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest next to daughter murdered on 7/10

Family of murdered hostage Tsachi Idan announces that his body was identified by the Abu Kabir forensic institute, says he will be laid to rest alongside his murdered daughter.

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest next to daughter murdered on 7/10

Israeli source: We won't exit Philadelphi Corridor

Israeli source says IDF will not exit the Philadelphi Corridor, promising, 'We won't allow Hamas to rebuild themselves through smuggling.'

Israeli source: We won't exit Philadelphi Corridor

Pres. Herzog:

Our hearts ache at identification of Ohad, Itzik, Tsachi & Shlomo

Israeli President Isaac Herzog mourns hostages Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mantzur, whose bodies were returned Wednesday night.

Our hearts ache at identification of Ohad, Itzik, Tsachi & Shlomo

'Ohad was a dedicated and loving family man'

Hostages Ohad Yahalomi has been positively identified as one of the bodies returned overnight.

'Ohad was a dedicated and loving family man'

Bodies of Shlomo, Itzik, Tsachi, and Ohad identified

Abu Kabir forensic institute positively identifies the bodies of the four hostages returned to Israel late Wednesday night.

Bodies of Shlomo, Itzik, Tsachi, and Ohad identified

Without Hamas 'ceremonies'

Bodies of four hostages returned to Israel

Coffins containing the bodies of hostgages Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur, and Itzik Elgarat transferred to Red Cross and from there handed over to the IDF, before being taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for an identification process. At the same time, more than 600 terrorists are being released.

Bodies of four hostages returned to Israel

Eliya Cohen recounts being held in captivity with Ori Danino

Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen told the parents of Ori Danino about their son's strength in Hamas captivity.

Eliya Cohen recounts being held in captivity with Ori Danino

Mediators aim to extend ceasefire through Ramadan

Israel is in discussions with the United States to extend the ceasefire and release of hostages for another few weeks.

Mediators aim to extend ceasefire through Ramadan

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Trump's plan the only way to bring hostages home'

MK Simcha Rothman rejects alternative plans for the Gaza Strip such as that proposed by MK Yair Lapid, and calls on Israel to adopt Trump's plan, both for the day after and to 'open the gates of hell' on Hamas.

'Trump's plan the only way to bring hostages home'

President Trump:

'Hamas is a vicious group of people, Israel must make a decision'

US President Donald Trump said he was 'disappointed' hostages are returning dead and noted that Israel is going to have to decide what it is doing as phase one ends.

'Hamas is a vicious group of people, Israel must make a decision'

Thousands wrap tefillin in memory of the Bibas mother and sons

Thousands of Israelis across the country wrapped tefillin at special orange tefillin stands during the funeral of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas.

Thousands wrap tefillin in memory of the Bibas mother and sons

PM's office confirms:

Murdered hostages' bodies to be returned to Israel tonight

Hamas announced that it will release the bodies of Ohad Yahalomi, Tsahi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mantzur. Israel will gradually release terrorists until the bodies are positively identified.

Murdered hostages' bodies to be returned to Israel tonight

Smotrich reveals:

This is the damage the Biden arms embargo on Israel caused

Finance Minister reveals that the US arms embargo on Israel last year forced Israel to use munition kits from the Yom Kippur War in Gaza.

This is the damage the Biden arms embargo on Israel caused

'Five angels'

Three generations of loss

Dana Silberman Sitton, sister of murdered hostage Shiri Bibas and aunt to Ariel and Kfir Bibas, tearfully mourns their loss. 'I hope you're up there embraced by Mom and Dad.'

Three generations of loss

Yarden Bibas:

'I'm sorry I didn't manage to save you'

Funeral for Ariel, Kfir, and Shiri Bibas leaves Rishon Lezion for Nir Oz cemetery; thousands stand along the roadsides, waving Israeli flags and paying last respects.

'I'm sorry I didn't manage to save you'

Ambassador's gesture at UN:

Mezuzah made of trees from the Gaza border area

'The truth is on our side': First collaboration between Israel's Ministry of Heritage and Israeli mission to the UN.

Mezuzah made of trees from the Gaza border area

In memory of the Bibas family

Netanyahu asked for moment of silence, judge refused

Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a moment of silence in court in memory of Shir, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were murdered in Hamas captivity.

Netanyahu asked for moment of silence, judge refused

Watch: Daniella Gilboa sings 'Shalom Aleichem' in Arabic

Released hostage Daniella Gilboa shares that due to concerns of being overheard, she and the other IDF lookouts taught themselves to sing the traditional 'Shalom Aleichem' in Arabic. Watch.

Watch: Daniella Gilboa sings 'Shalom Aleichem' in Arabic

Report: Hamas preparing to renew fighting

As 'first stage' of ceasefire deal draws to a close, Hamas prepares to renew fighting with Israel, begins repairing tunnels damaged by IDF strikes.

Report: Hamas preparing to renew fighting

IDF investigation at Nahal Oz:

Ignoring the warning signs and the soldiers' bravery

Hamas collected accurate data on the Nahal Oz base and attacked in three waves; at the time of the attack, only one guard was stationed at the gate.

Ignoring the warning signs and the soldiers' bravery

Another Gaza violation:

Maritime vessels violated restrictions, IDF attacked

IDF identified several vessels that violated security restrictions in the Gaza maritime space and fired at them.

Maritime vessels violated restrictions, IDF attacked

Watch:

Murdered hostage Oded Lifshitz is laid to rest

Oded Lifshitz, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, is laid to rest.

Murdered hostage Oded Lifshitz is laid to rest

Omer Shem Tov:

'Creator of the world, thanks for being with me at every moment'

Released hostage Omer Shem Tov published a post on social media thanking the soldiers, the people of Israel, and G-d. 'I felt your prayers, and even in the darkness I had light.'

'Creator of the world, thanks for being with me at every moment'

Minister Regev:

I will work to restore Jewish communities in Gaza

During the Besheva and Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference Minister Miri Regev, who served as IDF Spokeswoman during the forced evacuation of Jews from the Gaza Strip, called to reverse the move.

I will work to restore Jewish communities in Gaza