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IDF:

Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated

IDF and ISA targeted and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Iyad Muhammad Farhat, head of sniper fire for Hamas' Tel al-Sultan Battalion, who was responsible for planning and executing sniper attacks against IDF troops.

Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated

Jon Polin to Arutz Sheva:

How do we celebrate a holiday of redemption when we don't have it

Jon Polin, the father of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, shares what keeps him fighting for the other hostages as well as his thoughts ahead of the passover holiday

How do we celebrate a holiday of redemption when we don't have it

N. Gaza brigade commander:

I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

Colonel Haim Cohen, who presided over the Gaza Command's Northern Brigade on October 7th, leveled heavy criticism against the senior staff for their actions during the massacre.

I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi saved 11 Supernova festivalgoers

On October 7th, 2023, Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi led 11 young people who escaped the Supernova Music Festival to a safe room in a house in Kibbutz Re'im.

Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi saved 11 Supernova festivalgoers

IDF and ISA confirm:

Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

Haitham Razek Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil commanded the infiltration into Nir Oz. Throughout the war, he planned and executed terrorist attacks against IDF troops.

Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

Dismantling tunnel shafts and sniper posts:

IDF operations in Gaza continue

IDF troops continue activity along Morag Corridor and in key Rafah neighborhoods, dismantling terror infrastructure and targeting terrorists.

IDF operations in Gaza continue

MK Illouz:

'Open your borders to Gazans – or expose your hypocrisy'

MK Dan Illouz introduced a resolution calling on the international community to open its gates to refugees from the Gaza Strip at the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

'Open your borders to Gazans – or expose your hypocrisy'

Morag Corridor:

Minister Katz lays down ultimatum for Hamas

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited the Morag Corridor in the Gaza Strip and turned to the Gazan population: 'Get rid of Hamas and return the hostages - that is the only way to stop the war.'

Minister Katz lays down ultimatum for Hamas

2nd year in a row:

Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war

The annual Israeli Air Force flyby and Navy sailby will not take place this year due to the war. The Memorial Day flyby will take place as usual.

Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war

'Moved by what I’ve seen'

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center a spoke with the wounded, and listened to their stories.

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers

IDF inquiry:

41 terrorists entered Sderot and went on a killing spree

The IDF inquiry into the massacre and battle in Sderot found that 41 terrorists infiltrated the city and murdered 53 individuals. In the end, 39 of the terrorists were eliminated.

41 terrorists entered Sderot and went on a killing spree

Watch:

IDF destroys Rafah terror tunnel

Givati Brigade troops locate, dismantle terror tunnel shafts and other terrorist infrastructure in Rafah.

IDF destroys Rafah terror tunnel

IAF bombs 45 terror targets, eliminates terror cells

IDF forces continue ground operations in Gaza, deepening hold in Tel Sultan, IAF strikes 45 targets.

IAF bombs 45 terror targets, eliminates terror cells

Doctor severely injured in Rafah helicopter crash returns to work

Seven months after being severely injured in a helicopter crash in Rafah and undergoing intense rehab, Dr. Eyal Hayman returns to work.

Doctor severely injured in Rafah helicopter crash returns to work

18 months into the war, just 25% of Gaza tunnels are destroyed

Security source says IDF succeeded in destroying only about one quarter of Hamas' tunnels in Gaza, estimates are that there are tunnels which cross into Egypt.

18 months into the war, just 25% of Gaza tunnels are destroyed

Sa’ar to Sky News Arabia:

'It is Hamas’s fault that the war is going on'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells Sky News Arabia that Hamas is solely responsible for the continued war in Gaza, citing its refusal to disarm and release hostages. He stresses that even Palestinian Arab civilians are aware of Hamas’s role in fueling the conflict.

'It is Hamas’s fault that the war is going on'

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We caught the enemy by surprise, Rafah Brigade will be defeated'

The Chief of Staff toured the Golani and 188 Brigade combat areas on the Morag corridor in the Gaza Strip, praised the soldiers and approved the continuation of operational plans.

'We caught the enemy by surprise, Rafah Brigade will be defeated'

Liri Albag's story of survival

Released hostage Liri Albag recounts her 477 days in captivity, telling of how they observed holidays in Gaza and the moment she found out she was going home.

Liri Albag's story of survival

After months in the north:

Golani Brigade returns to Gaza Strip

In the past week, the brigade’s troops have been operating in the Rafah area in order to locate and dismantle the remaining terrorist infrastructure.

Golani Brigade returns to Gaza Strip

Trump:

'I don't understand why Israel gave up Gaza'

Netanyahu promises to cut the trade deficit between the US and Israel. Trump explains plan for Gaza and adds: 'I don't understand why Israel ever gave it up...They took ocean-front property and gave it away for peace - how did that work out? Not good.'

'I don't understand why Israel gave up Gaza'

Terrorists in Syria threaten Israel

Masses in Aleppo were filmed chanting 'We kill ourselves for Allah' and calling for armed conflict with Israel.

Terrorists in Syria threaten Israel

Abducted soldier's mother: 'My son is wounded and forgotten'

Anat Angrest, the mother of captive IDF soldier Matan Angrest, spoke to Arutz Sheva and called on the government to make a deal to free her son and all captive soldiers.

Abducted soldier's mother: 'My son is wounded and forgotten'

Gaza government declares Rafah region 'disaster zone'

Local government in Gaza declares Rafah a 'disaster zone,' claims 90% of homes have been destroyed, alongside around 100 mosques.

Gaza government declares Rafah region 'disaster zone'

IDF planning to restart aid to Gazans

IDF preparing to renew food, medicine, and fuel supplies to Gaza, despite lack of progress on deal to release remaining hostages.

IDF planning to restart aid to Gazans

Hostages' families: Bring them all home - together

Families of hostages mark 18 months since October 7 massacre, demand all hostages released at once.

Hostages' families: Bring them all home - together

Britain:

Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes

Human rights lawyers in Britain to file complaints against 10 IDF soldiers who have British citizenship, after they fought in Gaza.

Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes

Morocco:

Protest condemns Israel’s Gaza operation and US policy

Tens of thousands rally in Morocco’s capital to denounce Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and criticize US involvement. Protesters call for an end to the war and express anger over Morocco’s ties with Israel.

Protest condemns Israel’s Gaza operation and US policy

After rocket attacks from Gaza

Netanyahu, Katz vow strong response

PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz pledge a forceful response after ten rockets fired from Gaza, damaging vehicles in Ashkelon. IDF strikes rocket launchers and vows continued action to eliminate threats from Hamas.

Netanyahu, Katz vow strong response

Hamas claims responsibility

10 rockets launched at Ashkelon, Ashdod, and surrounding areas

Ten rockets were launched on Sunday evening from the Gaza Strip, setting off sirens in Ashkelon, Ashdod, and the surrounding areas. Missile shrapnel landed in Ashkelon, damaging several vehicles and wounding three.

10 rockets launched at Ashkelon, Ashdod, and surrounding areas

Captain Omer Neutra's Way

Road in Long Island named for abducted fallen soldier

Manetto Hill Road in Plainview was renamed Captain Omer Neutra's Way, commemorating the late Captain Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli citizen whose body is being held by Hamas.

Road in Long Island named for abducted fallen soldier

Watch:

Helicopter shoots down UAV en route to Israel

Over the weekend, the Air Force struck over 130 targets in the Gaza Strip.

Helicopter shoots down UAV en route to Israel

Family of hostage:

'He has a name, bring him home'

The family of hostage Omri Miran, who holds Hungarian citizenship, criticized Prime Minister Netanyhau for referring to him as 'the Hungarian hostage.'

'He has a name, bring him home'

Minister Katz reveals:

Messages that prove Iran's support for 10.7 Massacre

Minister Katz revealed documentation of contact between the Iranian regime and Hamas leaders Sinwar and Deif.

Messages that prove Iran's support for 10.7 Massacre

Hamas video appears on basketball league website

A few hours after the publication of the most recent sign of life by Hamas, the video appeared on the website of the Premier League for basketball.

Hamas video appears on basketball league website

Egypt, Jordan, and France call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and France to meet on Monday in Cairo to discuss ways to bring about a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Egypt, Jordan, and France call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Microsoft employee blames Bill Gates for murder of Palestinians

During the 50th-anniversary celebrations for Microsoft, a company employee interrupted and accused the company's leadership of complicity in the murder of Palestinians.

Microsoft employee blames Bill Gates for murder of Palestinians

Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert:

For 505 days, I was starved, humiliated, and beaten

Hamas captivity survivor Omer Wenkert speaks of his time in captivity. 'I was held in extreme conditions in a narrow tunnel with a waste pit beside me.'

For 505 days, I was starved, humiliated, and beaten

Sign of life from Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein

Hamas releases first sign of life from hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein, who were kidnapped from the October 7 massacre.

Sign of life from Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein

Watch: The IDF's first activities in Gaza's Morag Corridor

IDF's 36th Division returns to operations in the Gaza Strip, begins operating in the Morag Corridor for the first time.

Watch: The IDF's first activities in Gaza's Morag Corridor

Terrorist who kidnapped Bibas family eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce that terrorist Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Awad, who infiltrated Nir Oz on October 7 and was likely personally involved in the abductions and brutal murders of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, was eliminated.

Terrorist who kidnapped Bibas family eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce:

Hamas key terror financing facilitator eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce that terrorist Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, a key terror financing facilitator within Hamas, was eliminated on Thursday.

Hamas key terror financing facilitator eliminated in Gaza

Palestinian Authority: IDF takeover of Morag Corridor 'criminal'

Palestinian Authority calls on international community to 'act without delay' to force Israel to withdraw from all of Gaza, despite ongoing rocket fire and terror activity by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Palestinian Authority: IDF takeover of Morag Corridor 'criminal'

Gaza: IDF forces eliminate terrorists, destroy rocket launchers

IDF's 401st Brigade acting to expand buffer zone in northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists and destroying terror infrastructure.

Gaza: IDF forces eliminate terrorists, destroy rocket launchers

Investigation reveals:

IDF arrived 7 hours after terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim

Investigation into October 7 massacre at Kibbutz Nirim shows security forces failed to protect residents, 150 terrorists infiltrated the kibbutz in three separate waves.

IDF arrived 7 hours after terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim

Danny Danon slams UN Security council: You don't have courage

Ambassador Danny Danon plays recordings of anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza, calls on UN Security Council to heed the Gazans' cry.

Danny Danon slams UN Security council: You don't have courage

IDF expanding ground operations in northern Gaza

IDF forces begin operating in Shejaiya in northern Gaza, aiming to expand the security zone and allow residents of Nahal Oz to return home safely.

IDF expanding ground operations in northern Gaza

IDF confirms:

Four senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in strike in Jabaliya

The IDF struck Hamas terrorists in a command and control center that also served as a central meeting point for the Hamas terrorist organization in the area of Jabalyia.

Four senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in strike in Jabaliya

IDF Spokesperson:

'We have progressed to another stage of the renewed operation'

Brigadier General Effie Defrin says in briefing, 'Since the resumption of operations in the Gaza Strip, we have struck more than 600 terrorist targets across the Gaza Strip and eliminated more than 250 terrorists.'

'We have progressed to another stage of the renewed operation'

Nicaragua pulls its participation in ICJ case against Israel

Nicaragua informed the Court that it had decided to withdraw its participation in South Africa's case that accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Nicaragua pulls its participation in ICJ case against Israel

Sa'ar to French counterpart:

War can end tomorrow, it's simple: hostages back, Hamas out

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar met with French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot and discussed Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and the hostages in Gaza.

War can end tomorrow, it's simple: hostages back, Hamas out

'He was lynched'

Family of hostage Matan Angrest to reveal footage from kidnapping

Family of kidnapped IDF soldier Matan Angrest says they will publish footage of his kidnapping. 'We have no choice, we need to prove that he is in danger of his life.'

Family of hostage Matan Angrest to reveal footage from kidnapping

Hamas will not respond to Israel’s ceasefire counter-proposal

Hamas declines to engage with Israel’s ceasefire counter-proposal, reaffirming its commitment to a plan brokered by Egypt and Qatar.

Hamas will not respond to Israel’s ceasefire counter-proposal

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'The only thing that can stop us is the release of our hostages!'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir and ISA Director Ronen Bar visited the Tel al-Sultan area of the Gaza Strip, where they met with field commanders and were briefed on operational readiness.

'The only thing that can stop us is the release of our hostages!'

'Changing gears'

Netanyahu: 'We are taking control of the Morag Corridor in Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will continue increasing the pressure on Hamas until all the hostages are returned.

Netanyahu: 'We are taking control of the Morag Corridor in Gaza'

Footage from Gaza:

IDF continues to surround Rafah's Tel al-Sultan neighborhood

So far, the troops have located and dismantled dozens of weapons and terrorist infrastructure that posed a threat to them and have eliminated dozens of terrorists.

IDF continues to surround Rafah's Tel al-Sultan neighborhood

The abductee who tried to flee as terrorists took him to Gaza

Survivor of Hamas captivity Eliya Cohen revealed for the first time that Raz Bokovza jumped from the terrorists' pickup truck and was shot dead.

The abductee who tried to flee as terrorists took him to Gaza

Senior intelligence officer:

Military action led to hostage release deal

Senior intelligence officer reports to Defense Committee on IDF's actions to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages, tensions in Persian Gulf.

Military action led to hostage release deal

IDF strikes Hamas control center in Jabaliya

IDF targets Hamas terrorists hiding in command and control center in Jabaliya.

IDF strikes Hamas control center in Jabaliya

Chilling testimony:

'Sometimes I have to convince myself that it really happened'

Osher Daniel, who survived the 10/7 massacre at the Nova Music Festival, gives a chilling review of the twelve excruciating hours when she fought for her life.

'Sometimes I have to convince myself that it really happened'

Gaza operation expands:

IDF launches ground operation in Rafah

IDF troops launch a ground operation in Rafah, accompanied by numerous airstrikes that continued for hours. Minister Katz: I call on the residents of Gaza to act now to remove Hamas and return all the hostages.

IDF launches ground operation in Rafah