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October 7th Massacre:

Tank at Nir Yitzhak fought to the last shell

The comprehensive inquiry into the terrorist attack on Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak reveals a series of shortcomings in the IDF's preparedness and initial response, but commends the kibbutz's civilian emergency squad and residents.

Tank at Nir Yitzhak fought to the last shell

To Hamas's dismay:

Unprecedented wave of emigration from Gaza

Despite Hamas's efforts to prevent it, since the war began, over 36 thousand people have left the Gaza Strip, some through Israel to Jordan and other countries, others to Egypt.

Unprecedented wave of emigration from Gaza

Hamas: 'Gaza today is the 21st century Auschwitz'

The terrorist organization that deliberately murdered and kidnapped civilians responded to Netanyahu's Holocaust Remembrance Day address and claimed: 'A holocaust doesn't need crematoria, it can be committed with the newest Western weapons.'

Hamas: 'Gaza today is the 21st century Auschwitz'

Special report:

79 victims were murdered in terror attacks in the past year

934 people have been murdered in acts of terror since October 7th, 2023, of which 778 were murdered during the massacre itself. Of those murdered since the war began, 615 were men, 319 were women, 58 were children under the age of 18, and 76 were foreign nationals.

79 victims were murdered in terror attacks in the past year

Cleared for publication:

Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri fell in battle in northern Gaza

Asaf Cafri, who served as a tank driver in the 79th Battalion, 'Machatz' Brigade (14th), fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri fell in battle in northern Gaza

Revealed:

Biden team eyed Netanyahu’s ouster early in Gaza war

A Channel 13 exposé, to air in full on Sunday, reveals top Biden officials discussed ways to remove Netanyahu amid Gaza war tensions.

Biden team eyed Netanyahu’s ouster early in Gaza war

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'If hostages don't return, we will escalate our operations'

Chief of the General Staff conducts situational assessment in Rafah on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'If hostages don't return, we will escalate our operations'

Sign of life

Omri Miran sobs in video: 'I miss my family'

The family of the hostage Omri Miran authorized the publication of parts of the Hamas psychological terror video of him. 'The situation here is very difficult.'

Omri Miran sobs in video: 'I miss my family'

IDF inquiry:

UN employee killed by tank fire due to mistaken identity

The IDF's preliminary inquiry into the death of a UN worker in Deir al-Balah found that he was hit by tank fire after the building he was in was mistakenly identified as hostile.

UN employee killed by tank fire due to mistaken identity

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria observed a moment of silence to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

Keith Siegel pleads:

'We Must Bring Omri Back Now'

After seeing a Hamas video of Omri Miran, who spent time with him in captivity, captivity survivor Keith Siegel turned to President Trump and called on him to help.

'We Must Bring Omri Back Now'

Hamas called wife of released hostage to threaten him

Released hostage Tal Shoham shares that Hamas continued to threaten his wife even after setting her free.

Hamas called wife of released hostage to threaten him

Miracle in Rafah: Building collapses on soldiers, none injured

Six Givati Brigade soldiers affected by nighttime building collapse, all evacuated themselves safely.

Miracle in Rafah: Building collapses on soldiers, none injured

Netanyahu at Yad Vashem:

We are not a vassal state, no one can stop us from defeating evil

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the state Holocaust Remembrance Day opening ceremony and promised that Israel will defeat Hamas and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

We are not a vassal state, no one can stop us from defeating evil

Hamas publishes sign of life from Omri Miran

The Hamas terror organization published a sign of life on Wednesday from the hostage Ormi Miran.

Hamas publishes sign of life from Omri Miran

Hostage's father:

'On 10/7 we were abandoned, just like in the Holocaust'

Chaim Hayman, father of Inbar, murdered in Hamas captivity, speaks to Knesset Holocaust Remembrance Day Committee and connects the Holocaust to October 7 massacre.

'On 10/7 we were abandoned, just like in the Holocaust'

Abbas to Hamas: 'Sons of dogs, release the hostages'

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls on Hamas to release hostages, hand its weapons over to the Palestinian Authority.

Abbas to Hamas: 'Sons of dogs, release the hostages'

Ein Hashlosha's battle:

Residents fought for hours, reinforcements arrived late

Investigation of October 7 battle a Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha reveals terrorists arrived in three ways, security squad fought heroically.

Residents fought for hours, reinforcements arrived late

Smotrich warns: Humanitarian aid to Gaza means end of government

Finance Minister and Cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich draws red line at renewing humanitarian aid critical to Hamas, slams Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failure to enforce Cabinet policies.

Smotrich warns: Humanitarian aid to Gaza means end of government

Cabinet members spar over humanitarian aid to Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir questions Defense Minister Israel Katz's position on bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'Whoever can't fulfill his tasks can go home,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns.

Cabinet members spar over humanitarian aid to Gaza

Fatah against Hamas: 'Playing into Israel's hands'

The Central Committee of the Fatah movement, led by Mahmoud Abbas, calls on Hamas to adopt the foundational principles of the PLO and avoid "playing into Israel's hands."

Fatah against Hamas: 'Playing into Israel's hands'

IDF strikes 40 Hamas engineering vehicles, some used in massacre

The IDF, in cooperation with the ISA, carried out a targeted strike overnight on approximately 40 engineering vehicles used for terror purposes, including during the October 7th massacre.

IDF strikes 40 Hamas engineering vehicles, some used in massacre

IDF reservist: 'Gallant is a liar and a fraud'

IDF soldiers and military correspondents slam former Defense Minister for claiming a photograph of a wide and high tunnel was presented in order to exaggerate the importance of the Philadelphi Corridor.

IDF reservist: 'Gallant is a liar and a fraud'

War hero Elisha Medan to light Independence Day torch

Elisha Medan, who lost both his legs in battle in Gaza, will light a torch at the state opening ceremony on Independence Day.

War hero Elisha Medan to light Independence Day torch

Security Cabinet to decide on continuation of activities in Gaza

Cabinet members are divided on the correct rate at which military pressure should be increased.

Security Cabinet to decide on continuation of activities in Gaza

Report:

Egypt and Qatar propose new ceasefire deal

According to a Palestinian Arab official, the mediators proposed a deal that would include, among other things, a 5-7-year ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

Egypt and Qatar propose new ceasefire deal

Hamas warns against Israeli calls to leave Gaza

Hamas issued a warning to the residents of the Gaza Strip: 'Messages from Israeli intelligence are intended to undermine the internal front. Any contact will be considered collaboration.'

Hamas warns against Israeli calls to leave Gaza

'Hamas are cowards: They left their weapons behind and fled'

Kan News military correspondent hears from the soldiers on the ground in Rafah. 'We haven't encountered the enemy in a month and a half.'

'Hamas are cowards: They left their weapons behind and fled'

Morag Corridor

IDF Spox: Hamas is under pressure we'll continue to pursue it

IDF Spokesman BG Effie Defrin explained that the IDF is operating in the southern Gaza Strip to 'increase pressure on Hamas in order to bring the hostages home and to dismantle both the Hamas government and the Hamas military wing.'

IDF Spox: Hamas is under pressure we'll continue to pursue it

Netanyahu:

'We'll destroy Hamas rule and return the hostages'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared at a memorial ceremony for fallen Irgun fighters that Israel will realize its goals: overthrowing the Hamas regime, returning the hostages, and thwarting any future threat from Gaza.

'We'll destroy Hamas rule and return the hostages'

'Put pressure where it belongs'

Ambassador Huckabee's answer to WHO official's request

The Eastern Mediterranean Regional Coordinator for the World Health Organization asked the new US Ambassador to pressure Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza. Huckabee made it clear who really must be pressured.

Ambassador Huckabee's answer to WHO official's request

Anti-war campaign removed from buses and billboards

A campaign by a far-left-wing organization calling for the end of the war on buses and billboards was removed following a complaint by the Betsalmo organization.

Anti-war campaign removed from buses and billboards

Watch: Injured soldier receives hero's welcome at Moshav Gimzo

Moshav Gimzo welcomes injured IDF soldier Yehonatan Maatuf with song, dance, and Israeli flags, one week after he lost his hand in Gaza.

Watch: Injured soldier receives hero's welcome at Moshav Gimzo

Ahmad Mansour, October 7 terrorist, eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory, took part in October 7 massacre.

Ahmad Mansour, October 7 terrorist, eliminated

Smotrich: Bringing hostages home isn't top priority

'Bringing hostages home is important, but we want to neutralize threat of another October 7 massacre,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explains.

Smotrich: Bringing hostages home isn't top priority

Two female soldiers injured in Gaza each lose a leg

Major Nurit, severely injured in Gaza, loses a leg. Linor, an injured combat soldier, also loses a leg.

Two female soldiers injured in Gaza each lose a leg

Israel weighing re-arrest of terrorists freed in previous deals

Ministers push to give Hamas a deadline to agree to Witkoff plan, re-arrest terrorists released in previous deals.

Israel weighing re-arrest of terrorists freed in previous deals

Qatar working to renew indirect talks between Israel and Hamas

Qatar's lead negotiator denies Israeli claims about its policies, calling them 'baseless.'

Qatar working to renew indirect talks between Israel and Hamas

Emily responds:

I have been granted the privilege, Am Israel Chai!

Captivity survivor Emily Damari responds to the announcement that she will light a torch at the Independence Day opening ceremony.

I have been granted the privilege, Am Israel Chai!

Shooting on aid workers

IDF: Allegations of executions are 'baseless blood libels'

The IDF published the findings of the investigation into the attack on rescue vehicles in Rafah: 15 Palestinian Arabs killed, six of whom were Hamas members. Golani Reconnaissance Battalion deputy commander to be dismissed.

IDF: Allegations of executions are 'baseless blood libels'

Closure:

Eliya Cohen prays at the exact spot he was captured

Released hostage Eliya Cohen returned to the roadside bomb shelter where he was captured to don Tefilin and pray.

Eliya Cohen prays at the exact spot he was captured

Following series of incidents:

IDF Chief of Staff orders a safety curfew

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir orders a safety curfew to be imposed in all IDF units, following several dangerous and fatal incidents that occurred in various units.

IDF Chief of Staff orders a safety curfew

Pope calls antisemitism "worrying," again demands ceasefire

Pope Francis uses Easter address to condemn "dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation" in Gaza, says "growing climate of antisemitism around the world is worrisome."

Pope calls antisemitism "worrying," again demands ceasefire

Hamas holding 20,000 terrorists for Day of Command

Hamas holding 20,000 terrorists in displaced cities, to maintain force for broad maneuver, while attempts to attack IDF forces continue.

Hamas holding 20,000 terrorists for Day of Command

Year & a half later:

Indictments formulated against Oct. 7 terrorists

The Southern District Attorney's Office announced its intention to file the first 22 indictments against terrorists who participated in the massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.

Indictments formulated against Oct. 7 terrorists

Ben Gvir during Mimouna: Take out Hamas, rip them to shreds

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends traditional Mimouna gatherings at a number of locations throughout Israel.

Ben Gvir during Mimouna: Take out Hamas, rip them to shreds

KFC branches in Pakistan under attack

One person was killed and hundreds arrested after a mass protest by residents of Pakistan against the American food chain KFC due to the U.S. support in the war in Gaza.

KFC branches in Pakistan under attack

Captivity survivor:

'I told Trump that he'd been sent by G-d to save us'

Released hostage Omer Shem Tov turns to US President Donald Trump, asking him to use his power to bring the remaining 59 hostages home to their families. 'They need a miracle, too.'

'I told Trump that he'd been sent by G-d to save us'

Netanyahu: We will fight to victory - I will not cave

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement on war against Hamas, promising not to bow to terrorists who carried out the worst massacre since the Holocaust.

Netanyahu: We will fight to victory - I will not cave

G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra from Rahat fell in battle in Gaza

Command Sergeant Major G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra, 35 years old from Rahat, fell in battle in Gaza; two soldiers injured.

G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra from Rahat fell in battle in Gaza

Watch: IDF forces targeting Hamas capabilities in Gaza

IDF forces continue operations to destroy Hamas' terror infrastructure above and below ground in Gaza.

Watch: IDF forces targeting Hamas capabilities in Gaza

PM's spokesman:

'We can't bring everyone back - that's a political spin'

'Right now we cannot make a single deal to bring all the hostages back,' says Omer Dostri, spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'We can't bring everyone back - that's a political spin'

For the third time:

Hamas publishes additional video of hostage Elkana Bohbot

Hamas publishes third sign of life on one month from hostage Elkana Bohbot.

Hamas publishes additional video of hostage Elkana Bohbot

One dead as violent anti-KFC protests rock Pakistan over Gaza war

Widespread anti-KFC protests in Pakistan, fueled by anger over the war in Gaza, lead to dozens of arrests and the fatal shooting of an employee in Sheikhupura. Demonstrators accuse the chain of links to the US and Israel.

One dead as violent anti-KFC protests rock Pakistan over Gaza war

Above and Below Ground:

IDF reservists begin fourth tour of duty in Shejaiya

The 16th brigade has eliminated numerous terrorists, and together with combat engineers, destroyed an underground tunnel.

IDF reservists begin fourth tour of duty in Shejaiya

Brother of hostage:

'Siege on Hamas until hostages return'

Roi Baruch, the brother of hostage Uriel Baruch whose body is held in the Gaza Strip, asked MK Tzvi Succot to exert pressure on the government not to carry out a partial deal.

'Siege on Hamas until hostages return'

Hostages' families: Deal must bring everyone home, in one stage

Families of hostages held in Gaza hold demonstration demanding deal with Hamas include only one stage and bring home everyone who is still held captive. 'No stages, no division into groups!'

Hostages' families: Deal must bring everyone home, in one stage

Bereaved families:

'Ending the war threatens Israel'

More than 1000 bereaved families have signed a letter contradicting the various calls to end the war from various groups of IDF soldiers.

'Ending the war threatens Israel'

Gaza: 40 targets struck, terrorists eliminated

IDF forces continue war against Hamas throughout Gaza, destroying dozens of terror targets and eliminating terrorists.

Gaza: 40 targets struck, terrorists eliminated

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:

Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks about the war against Hamas in Gaza and the Iranian threat in question-and-answer session following Western Wall visit.

Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon