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'Everything Is Easy':

Fallen soldier followed POW father into Armored Corps

Fallen IDF soldier Shoham Menachem from Yardena, who was killed in action in Gaza, enlisted in the Armored Corps to follow in the footsteps of his father - a POW from the Yom Kippur War.

Fallen soldier followed POW father into Armored Corps

In photos:

IDF troops reach destroyed Jewish community of Shalev

Photos obtained by Arutz Sheva show the remains of Shalev, a Jewish community that was uprooted in the disengagement from Gaza.

IDF troops reach destroyed Jewish community of Shalev

Surprised But Valiant:

IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

The operational investigation into the battle at the Southern Research and Development Base during the October 7th massacre has been completed and its findings were presented to the bereaved families.

IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

400,000 missing people in Gaza? Not what Harvard said

Recent social media posts supposedly backed by a Harvard report claim that 400,000 people are missing in Gaza; however, those claims are far from the truth.

400,000 missing people in Gaza? Not what Harvard said

Netanyahu on fallen soldiers:

'Their sacrifice will be remembered for eternity'

Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses condolences for the loss of three IDF soldiers who fell in the Gaza Strip.

'Their sacrifice will be remembered for eternity'

3 soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Shoham Menahem, Sergeant Shlomo Yakir Shrem, and Sergeant Yuliy Fakto killed in action in Gaza, the IDF announces

3 soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Emily Damari

'May there be more good news' after captor eliminated

Hamas captivity survivor reacts to the elimination of the terrorist who held her captive, reveals he lied about a ceasefire to give her false hope.

'May there be more good news' after captor eliminated

Battalion Commander in Gaza:

'The soldiers are ready to sacrifice everything for victory'

The commander of the IDF's 420th Battalion spoke to Arutz Sheva about the challenges his soldiers are facing and their intense determination to defeat Hamas.

'The soldiers are ready to sacrifice everything for victory'

BBC apologizes for bias against Israel - again

BBC admitted a journalistic failure in its investigation into the lives of children in Gaza.

BBC apologizes for bias against Israel - again

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage

Muhammad Nasr Ali Quneita, a terrorist in Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalions' military intelligence, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre, was eliminated.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage

Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan:

'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticizes proposal to establish a humanitarian city in Gaza, calling it a diversion from negotiations for hostages' release.

'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'

IDF strikes in Jabaliya, eliminating over 100 Hamas terrorists

Over 100 terrorists eliminated through unique combat methods as Multidimensional Unit operates in Jabaliya area.

IDF strikes in Jabaliya, eliminating over 100 Hamas terrorists

Terrorists responsible for Jerusalem, Dotan attacks eliminated

Shin Bet, IDF, eliminate terrorists involved in murders of Haim Karman and Sgt. Ehud Tal in the 1990s, after the terrorists returned to terror following release in 2011's 'Shalit deal.'

Terrorists responsible for Jerusalem, Dotan attacks eliminated

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza residents amid complaints

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza, including cookies and chocolate, while soldiers secure access routes to distribution centers, preventing them from carrying out proactive strikes against Hamas.

Israel upgrades food aid to Gaza residents amid complaints

Netanyahu seeks accelerated construction of humanitarian city

PM Netanyahu discusses the timeline for the "humanitarian city," expected to cost billions and take over a year to complete and emphasizes the potential for resumed military action if needed.

Netanyahu seeks accelerated construction of humanitarian city

'Stop aid to the enemy'

Reservist injured during aid convoy protest

Dozens, including hostage families, block Allenby Crossing in protest of Gaza-bound aid trucks.

Reservist injured during aid convoy protest

Olmert:

'Gaza humanitarian city is a concentration camp'

Former PM Olmert continues his criticism of Israel in international media, condemns the proposed Gaza "humanitarian city" as a "concentration camp" and warns of "ethnic cleansing".

'Gaza humanitarian city is a concentration camp'

IDF rescues collaborators from collapsed building in Gaza

The IDF rescued Gazan collaborators who were injured during an operation. They were evacuated by helicopter and received medical treatment in Israel.

IDF rescues collaborators from collapsed building in Gaza

After Hamas rejects US offer:

Israel considers changes to ceasefire proposal

Sources say Israel exploring changes to ceasefire and prisoner swap proposal, with Hamas expressing willingness to return to the Qatari plan.

Israel considers changes to ceasefire proposal

Egypt rejects Israel’s Gaza plan, threatens to dump peace treaty

Egyptian official expresses strong opposition to Israel’s military redeployment plan in Gaza, claiming significant threat to Egypt’s security and warning it may endanger peace agreement.

Egypt rejects Israel’s Gaza plan, threatens to dump peace treaty

IDF eliminates commanders seeking to rebuild Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Over the last 2 weeks, the IDF and ISA eliminated senior commanders in the military arms of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, who worked to restore the organizations' military capabilities.

IDF eliminates commanders seeking to rebuild Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Netanyahu

'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

PM Netanyahu dismissed accusations that Israel is refusing a hostage deal. 'Hamas wants to stay in Gaza so they can rearm and attack us again and again.'

'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

Arab influencer

'Gaza's children suffer because of Hamas'

Ali Shaaban, a well-known Arab-Israeli influencer, responds to criticism he is 'silent' about the suffering of children in Gaza. 'I do speak about it, but sometimes the truth hurts.'

'Gaza's children suffer because of Hamas'

Terrorist who attempted to attack troops in Gaza eliminated

IDF forces intensify operations across Gaza, eliminating terrorists and dismantling rocket launchers, tunnels, and weapons sites amid heavy airstrikes.

Terrorist who attempted to attack troops in Gaza eliminated

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Terrorists who launched antitank missiles at troops eliminated

7th Brigade troops eliminated two terrorists who launched antitank missiles at IDF forces in the Gaza City area.

Terrorists who launched antitank missiles at troops eliminated

Hamas forces grow increasingly bold against Israeli troops

A new video from Gaza shows a terrorist charging an Israeli tank with an IED - and escaping unscathed.

Hamas forces grow increasingly bold against Israeli troops

Amid stalemate:

Israel to present new Gaza withdrawal maps in Qatar talks

Israel set to present new maps outlining IDF withdrawal plans during Qatar negotiations, gap remains over the scope of IDF withdrawal from Gaza.

Israel to present new Gaza withdrawal maps in Qatar talks

Simcha Goldin at Hostages Square: We do not despair

Simcha Goldin, father of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, who was killed and abducted in 2014, marks son's 4,000th day in Hamas captivity at Hostages Square demonstration.

Simcha Goldin at Hostages Square: We do not despair

Hamas rejects Qatari proposal, blocking 60-day ceasefire and deal

Political source reveals Hamas’ rejection of Qatari proposal prevented a 60-day ceasefire and agreement, says Hamas continuing to harden its stance, disrupt negotiations.

Hamas rejects Qatari proposal, blocking 60-day ceasefire and deal

PM’s Office slams NYT piece, defends Netanyahu’s bold leadership

Prime Minister’s Office rejects claims in NYT article, affirming Netanyahu's decisive leadership in Israel's military successes and emphasizing role in hostage deals and critical actions against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.

PM’s Office slams NYT piece, defends Netanyahu’s bold leadership

Freed hostage Eli Sharabi:

President Trump, being in those tunnels is hell

Hamas captivity survivor Eli Sharabi speaks at Hostages Square demonstration, calls on US President Donald Trump to do everything to free remaining hostages. 'Window of opportunity is open - and it won't be for long.'

President Trump, being in those tunnels is hell

IDF and IAF strike Hamas in Gaza, dismantle key terror sites

IDF troops and IAF continue intense operations in Gaza, dismantling Hamas and Islamic Jihad infrastructure, and eliminating dozens of terrorists; over 250 terror targets struck in just 48 hours.

IDF and IAF strike Hamas in Gaza, dismantle key terror sites

Watch:

Six senior Hamas naval commandos eliminated in joint operations

The IDF announced that the eliminated terrorists had advanced maritime terror operations during the Swords of Iron war, targeting Israeli civilians and security forces.

Six senior Hamas naval commandos eliminated in joint operations

Father of hostage warns:

Hostages left behind in Gaza face greater danger

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, criticizes Israel’s handling of hostage negotiations, warns partial deal will endanger those left behind.

Hostages left behind in Gaza face greater danger

Journalist:

Hamas' methods have not changed, IDF isn't learning lessons

Channel 12's Almog Boker condemns IDF for not implementing lessons from recent Gaza incidents, highlights ongoing security gaps that put soldiers at risk.

Hamas' methods have not changed, IDF isn't learning lessons

Key terrorists in Islamic Jihad's Shejaiya sector eliminated

Fadl Abu al-Ata, commander of Islamic Jihad's Shejaiya sector, and key explosives expert Hamed Kamel Abd al-Aziz Iyad, eliminated in Gaza.

Key terrorists in Islamic Jihad's Shejaiya sector eliminated

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IDF eliminates terror cell in Khan Yunis

The IDF has released footage of the elimination of an armed terrorist cell that approached Israeli forces in Gaza and posed a threat to them.

IDF eliminates terror cell in Khan Yunis

'Feeding The Enemy':

IDF commander voices troops’ discontent over aid mission

A battalion commander stationed in the Gaza Strip has publicly acknowledged the frustration and emotional conflict among his troops assigned to oversee the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

IDF commander voices troops’ discontent over aid mission

Cleared for publication:

Captain Reei Biran fell in the southern Gaza Strip

Captain Reei Biran, a squad commander in the Golani Reconnaissance Unit, Golani Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. 890 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Captain Reei Biran fell in the southern Gaza Strip

Iair Horn recounts captivity, longing, and the ongoing nightmare

The brother who returned from Gaza’s tunnels speaks for the first time about the moment he realized he was being freed - without his brother Eitan, who remained behind.

Iair Horn recounts captivity, longing, and the ongoing nightmare

Disturbing footage:

Terrorists emerge from rubble and open fire

Hamas releases disturbing footage showing terrorists hiding among rubble and firing a missile at the engineering vehicle operated by Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay. The video also shows the terrorists charging while shooting - though it omits the fierce battle Azulay fought against them.

Terrorists emerge from rubble and open fire

Netanyahu to hostages' families:

We can't get a deal to bring them all home

Prime Minister claims there is no comprehensive deal on the table. Asked which hostages would be released, he answered: 'That's Hamas's decision.'

We can't get a deal to bring them all home

Live

Fallen solider Abraham Azulay laid to rest at Mt. Herzl

Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay, who fell during operational activity in Khan Yunis 3 months after his wedding, is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Fallen solider Abraham Azulay laid to rest at Mt. Herzl

Testimony exposed

Hamas fired from the European Hospital and left fighters to die

The IDF revealed a document found beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, documenting Hamas' terrorist use of the hospital and the abandonment of Hamas fighters by their commander.

Hamas fired from the European Hospital and left fighters to die

EU, Israel reach agreement to improve Gaza humanitarian situation

Agreement between Israel and EU includes measures to increase aid shipments to Gaza and open additional crossings; Hamas demands funds for Gaza’s reconstruction as part of ceasefire guarantees.

EU, Israel reach agreement to improve Gaza humanitarian situation

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir denounce emerging deal

Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have both announced their opposition to any ceasefire plan that includes withdrawal from Gaza.

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir denounce emerging deal

Hamas captivity survivor Romi Gonen released from hospital

Five months after returning from captivity in Gaza, Romi Gonen is discharged from Sheba Hospital. 'I am taking another step toward my freedom.'

Hamas captivity survivor Romi Gonen released from hospital

After IDF losses:

Reserve soldier fumes over aid deliveries to Gaza

Reserve soldier serving in Gaza films trucks delivering aid to Hamas-controlled areas, stressing risks of supplying the enemy while IDF soldiers continue to fall in combat. 'Is there a way to stop this?!'

Reserve soldier fumes over aid deliveries to Gaza

Watch: Fallen soldier Abraham Azulay destroys buildings in Gaza

MK Tzvi Succot criticizes Israel's security policy following death of Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay in Gaza, accusing government of betraying fallen soldiers by returning territory to Hamas.

Watch: Fallen soldier Abraham Azulay destroys buildings in Gaza

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

IDF forces dismantle underground terror tunnel, neutralize 130 terror sites, and eliminate dozens of terrorists in Khan Yunis.

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

Israel Approves:

Qatar to begin funding reconstruction in Gaza

Israel made it clear it will not agree for Qatar to solely have exclusive control over the rehabilitation funds, but will request that additional countries participate in the effort.

Qatar to begin funding reconstruction in Gaza

Zvi Yehezkeli warns:

'Israel risks a grave mistake if it agrees to Hamas's terms'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli warns that Israel is conceding too much in hostage negotiations - and that the murderous terrorist organization is exploiting it.

'Israel risks a grave mistake if it agrees to Hamas's terms'

Pundit's outrageous remark:

Humanitarian city a 'concentration camp'

Channel 12 News commentator Arad Nir claims the tent camp Israel is establishing for Gaza civilians is a "concentration camp." The studio distances itself from the outrageous comparison.

Humanitarian city a 'concentration camp'

Three months after his wedding

Abraham Azulay fought off terrorists and was killed

Abraham Azulay, a resident of the Shaked Farm in the Yitzhar hills, was killed after terrorists tried to abduct him while working on an engineering vehicle in the Gaza Strip.

Abraham Azulay fought off terrorists and was killed

Netanyahu:

Trump and I want a deal, but not at all costs

Netanyahu told reporters that he and the US President have a shared goal: 'The release of the hostages and the end of Hamas rule in Gaza.'

Trump and I want a deal, but not at all costs

Report:

Secret US, Israel, Qatar talks could unlock gaza ceasefire deal

US, Israeli, and Qatari officials held secret talks at the White House to resolve key issues in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, with significant progress made on IDF withdrawal.

Secret US, Israel, Qatar talks could unlock gaza ceasefire deal

GHF expands reach with direct food aid initiative

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation partners with local NGO to distribute 2,000 food boxes in central Gaza. The initiative aims to scale up to 1.2 million meals daily across the region.

GHF expands reach with direct food aid initiative

Far-left provocateur who celebrated soldiers' deaths arrested

Israeli journalist Israel Frey was arrested for incitement after expressing support for the deaths of five IDF soldiers in Gaza, sparking outrage across the political spectrum.

Far-left provocateur who celebrated soldiers' deaths arrested

Report: Israel refusing to release Marwan Barghouti

Despite significant progress in Israel-Hamas talks, key issues such as humanitarian aid, IDF deployment, and prisoner releases remain contentious, delaying a final agreement.

Report: Israel refusing to release Marwan Barghouti

Following tragic ambush

IDF lays siege to Beit Hanoun

The Givati Brigade combat team has joined the 99th Division forces and begun operations to encircle Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF lays siege to Beit Hanoun