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Son of slain hostage:

'Hamas abducted them and Hamas was responsible for their lives'

Guy, the son of Yoram Metzger, who was killed in Hamas captivity, blames the terrorist organization, and no one else for his father's death, says the family was ready to receive the news.

'Hamas abducted them and Hamas was responsible for their lives'

'Won't lead to Palestinian state'

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

Office of PA Chairman Abbas says Ali Khamenei's praise of the massacre declares that the goal is to sacrifice Palestinian lives, which will not lead to a Palestinian state.

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

US insists:

'Proposal outlined by Biden is an Israeli one'

White House national security spokesman John Kirby says proposal outlined by Biden “accurately reflects that proposal that we worked with the Israelis on”.

'Proposal outlined by Biden is an Israeli one'

Smotrich:

'The new concept is exploding in our faces'

Finance Minister comments on the fires that are raging in the north: A year ago there was a defense minister who said we would return Lebanon to the Stone Age. The time has come.

'The new concept is exploding in our faces'

Families of hostages:

'Their remaining in captivity must become a liability for Hamas'

The Tikva Forum of Hostages' Families reacts to the news that Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper and Nadav Popplewell were murdered by Hamas terrorists.

'Their remaining in captivity must become a liability for Hamas'

Smotrich:

'I told the Prime Minister we would not accept defeat'

The chairman of the Religious Zionist Party declared: "The dangerous proposal that President Biden spoke of does not bind the government of Israel and the State of Israel."

'I told the Prime Minister we would not accept defeat'

In A Child's Bedroom:

IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah

Soldiers found dozens of mortars, long-range rockets, and RPG missiles. Some of the equipment was found in a children's room in Rafah.

IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah

Netanyahu on Biden deal:

'I am not ready to end the war'

PM participates in Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee discussion, says Israel's enemies are looking to see if it surrenders to Hamas.

'I am not ready to end the war'

Lebanese reports: UAV strikes vehicle near Tyre

One dead after UAV strikes vehicle traveling near Tyre; additional reports say UAV also struck motorcycle in southern Lebanon.

Lebanese reports: UAV strikes vehicle near Tyre

'No section for ending war':

Netanyahu and Ben Gvir discuss Biden proposal

PM Netanyahu to present Min. Itamar Ben Gvir with draft of Biden ceasefire proposal, sources say.

Netanyahu and Ben Gvir discuss Biden proposal

Due to rocket fire:

10,000 dunams, including nature reserve, destroyed

Hezbollah rocket fire decimated 10,000 dunams of nature reserves, agricultural fields, and pastures in northern Israel.

10,000 dunams, including nature reserve, destroyed

Gallant to Blinken:

'We won't stop the war until the hostages return'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel is working on setting up an alternative to Hamas rule in Gaza.

'We won't stop the war until the hostages return'

IDF in Rafah:

RPGs found in raid on Hamas military structure

IDF troops operate against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the Gaza Strip; locate RPG missiles during operation in Rafah.

RPGs found in raid on Hamas military structure

Hamas: No agreement on Rafah Crossing unless Israel withdraws

Hamas demanding Israel withdraw completely from Rafah Crossing, Egyptian source says talks aimed at 'pacifying Palestinians.'

Hamas: No agreement on Rafah Crossing unless Israel withdraws

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

Following a scientific identification and a thorough analysis by the IDF in coordination with anthropological experts, the body of Dolev Yehud was found in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

Blinken to Israeli ministers:

'The onus is on Hamas to accept the deal'

Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz in the wake of the three-phase plan presented by President Biden.

'The onus is on Hamas to accept the deal'

Minister Amichai Chikli:

'We must continue the war and defeat Hamas'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: Ending the war while Hamas is still in power is impossible.

'We must continue the war and defeat Hamas'

Right-wing orgs to Netanyahu:

'Announce clearly that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas'

Right-wing organizations urge PM Netanyahu to reject Biden's ceasefire plan: Withdrawal from the Strip means canceling all the military achievements we achieved in the war.

'Announce clearly that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas'

South African Minister:

'America is next in line for prosecution'

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor said a group of lawyers is working on a class action suit against non-Israelis who serve in the IDF.

'America is next in line for prosecution'

Defense Minister Gallant:

'We will not accept Hamas leadership in Gaza'

Gallant explained that Israel will work to remove Hamas while replacing it with an alternative.

'We will not accept Hamas leadership in Gaza'

War in the north

Two wounded by shrapnel after rockets hit Kiryat Shmona

Firefighters fight blazes caused by rockets and drones in several locations in northern Israel.

Two wounded by shrapnel after rockets hit Kiryat Shmona

'Bring them home'

Watch: Hostages' families march in New York

Activists and relatives of hostages who are being held by Hamas in Gaza marched in New York City prior to the start of the annual Israel Day on 5th Parade.

Watch: Hostages' families march in New York

Watch:

IDF strikes terrorist in Hezbollah weapons storage facility

An IDF aircraft identified a terrorist entering a Hezbollah weapons storage facility. Shortly afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the weapons storage facility in which the terrorist was operating.

IDF strikes terrorist in Hezbollah weapons storage facility

British shadow minister under threat by anti-Israel mob

Wes Streeting no longer travels on public transport after receiving death threats over his stance on Gaza, 'despite my vocal criticisms of Israel and consistent advocacy for an independent Palestinian state.'

British shadow minister under threat by anti-Israel mob

Near Philadelphi Corridor

IDF locates rocket launchers and weapons

Givati Brigade soldiers operating in Rafah located weapons Intended to by used to attack IDF forces and neutralized terrorists.

IDF locates rocket launchers and weapons

Bereaved families:

'We will not agree to any capitulation to Hamas'

The Gevurah Forum demands an urgent meeting with the War Cabinet regarding the outline of the proposed deal with Hamas.

'We will not agree to any capitulation to Hamas'

MK Sukkot forced to take cover as sirens activate in north

MK Tzvi Sukkot was on a tour of the north when the Red Alert sirens activated during a Hezbollah attack. 'Absurd situation.'

MK Sukkot forced to take cover as sirens activate in north

764 trucks enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

1,858 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West Crossings over the last week.

764 trucks enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

30 terror targets struck over last day

Troops locate large quantities of weapons and eliminate armed terrorists in Rafah area.

30 terror targets struck over last day

Netanyahu adviser:

Biden ceasefire outline 'not a good deal'

Ophir Falk says Israel considering ceasefire outline proposed by US President Biden because 'we really want the hostages returned' despite serious problems with the proposal.

Biden ceasefire outline 'not a good deal'

US, Egypt, Qatar call on Israel, Hamas to accept Biden ceasefire

State Department calls for both sides to accept ceasefire proposal outlined by president in speech in which he said 'it's time for this war to end.'

US, Egypt, Qatar call on Israel, Hamas to accept Biden ceasefire

Israel not ruling out 'Palestinian' control of Rafah

Israel and Egypt to open Rafah Crossing in order to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza; Israeli security delegation to attend talks in Cairo.

Israel not ruling out 'Palestinian' control of Rafah

Footage from Gaza:

IDF drone enters home - and discovers a trap

Nahal Brigade carries out intelligence-based targeted operations in Rafah, eliminating terrorists above and below ground, identifying booby-trapped buildings, and locating rocket launchers aimed at Israel.

IDF drone enters home - and discovers a trap

Watch:

IDF strikes dozens of terror targets and terrorists in Lebanon

Over 40 strikes on targets in Lebanon; approximately 10 terror cells struck by IDF.

IDF strikes dozens of terror targets and terrorists in Lebanon

Hostages' families demand:

Hamas must present list of living hostages prior to any deal

Hamas must present list of living hostages and Red Cross must be allowed to treat hostages, if there is to be a prisoner swap deal, Tikva Forum for hostages' families says.

Hamas must present list of living hostages prior to any deal

Olmert against IDF activity in Rafah

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says that a military operation in Rafah is not worth the cost of soldiers' lives, uninvolved Gazans, and the hostages.

Olmert against IDF activity in Rafah

Hamas refuses to change ceasefire conditions

Following the proposal by President Biden, Hamas has declared that the return of the hostages will not take place except after the end of the 'aggression,' the complete withdrawal of the IDF from the Gaza Strip, and the implementation of an exchange deal.

Hamas refuses to change ceasefire conditions

Survey:

Most Israelis want Israel to control Gaza

A comprehensive survey on Israeli public attitudes regarding the war shows that 40 percent want Israel to control Gaza

Most Israelis want Israel to control Gaza

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

Israel helps establish new maternity complex at Gaza field hospital, provides additional generators for International Medical Corps Field Hospital in Central Gaza.

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

Constant rocket fire rattles northern Israel

Hezbollah launches string of rockets, UAVs, towards Israeli territory, sparking fires and striking in northern Israel. IAF retaliates in Lebanon.

Constant rocket fire rattles northern Israel

Burkan rocket hits base in Kiryat Shmona

Fires break out in Kiryat Shmona after Hezbollah fires two rockets towards the city, causing direct hit on military base.

Burkan rocket hits base in Kiryat Shmona

IDF eliminates Hamas Police's Head of Finance

IDF strikes structure belonging to the Al-Noor terror organization, continues operations throughout the southern and central Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates Hamas Police's Head of Finance

IDF eliminates significant Hamas terrorists

Mansur Aadel Mansur Kashalan, Walid Abed Abu Dalal, and Tareq Darwish, high-ranking Hamas terrorists, are eliminated in IDF strikes in Gaza.

IDF eliminates significant Hamas terrorists

Families of American hostages:

'As the President emphasized, we cannot let this moment pass'

Families of eight American hostages being held by Hamas commend Biden's speech in which he laid out a three-phase outline for a ceasefire and a hostage release deal.

'As the President emphasized, we cannot let this moment pass'

Hamas:

'We view Biden's proposal positively'

Hamas responds to three-phase proposal presented by Biden, says it is ready to deal "positively and constructively" with any proposal based on a permanent ceasefire and complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

'We view Biden's proposal positively'

'It's time for this war to end'

Biden outlines three-phase Israeli proposal for Gaza ceasefire

US President urges Israelis to back latest proposal because "at this point, Hamas no longer is capable of carrying out another October 7."

Biden outlines three-phase Israeli proposal for Gaza ceasefire

'Hamas are traitors, slaughter them:'

Gazans furious with Hamas

The IDF has published recordings of harsh criticism from a Jabaliya resident against Hamas.

Gazans furious with Hamas

Hamas sets conditions for the return of hostages deal

Hamas demands cessation of fighting, total withdrawal of the IDF from the Gaza Strip, lifting of the siege, rebuilding of the Gaza Strip, and implementation of a "respectable" exchange deal.

Hamas sets conditions for the return of hostages deal

Israel: No ceasefire without a deal

'Yahya Sinwar is trying to create a ceasefire by force, and it will not happen,' official familiar with prisoner swap negotiations tells Ynet.

Israel: No ceasefire without a deal

After 20 days, IDF forces exit Jabaliya

After rescuing the bodies of seven hostages and destroying 10 kilometers of terror tunnels, IDF forces exit Jabaliya.

After 20 days, IDF forces exit Jabaliya

Footage from Gaza:

Commando units join fighting in central Gaza

IDF troops continue operational activities throughout the Gaza Strip, including the areas of Rafah and eastern Jabaliya.

Commando units join fighting in central Gaza

US, Egypt and Israel to discuss Rafah crossing

White House to hold a trilateral meeting in Cairo next week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing, reports Axios.

US, Egypt and Israel to discuss Rafah crossing

Cleared for publication:

Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Adar Gavriel, 24, from Caesarea, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Yehonatan Elias, 20, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. One soldier was seriously injured.

Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Israeli officials believe:

Hamas not interested in moving forward with the talks

Hamas publishes official statement saying that a deal for the release of hostages would only be possible if the war in Gaza is completely stopped.

Hamas not interested in moving forward with the talks

'There won't be a deal'

The difficult conversation between hostage families and NSC Chief

National Security Council Director Tzachi Hanegbi explained to family members of hostages that the government can not give in to Hamas' demand to end the war.

The difficult conversation between hostage families and NSC Chief

IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found

After the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin, Yitzchak Gelernter, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hernandez were found in a tunnel in Jabaliya, the IDF destroyed the entrances to the tunnel.

IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found

Concerning survey:

Majority of Jews concerned about safety at NYC pro-Israel parade

64 percent planning on attending the Israel Day on Fifth parade are ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ concerned; only one in five who attended in the past plan on going this year.

Majority of Jews concerned about safety at NYC pro-Israel parade

PM Netanyahu in French:

'Our victory is the victory of Judeo-Christian civilization'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the French TF1 network in an interview that will be aired on Thursday evening.

'Our victory is the victory of Judeo-Christian civilization'

IDF reveals:

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school

An IDF force entered a UNRWA complex which consists of a school, a mosque, and a medical clinic in response to terrorist antitank fire. While searching the clinic, an explosive device planted by the terrorists detonated killing three soldiers.

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school

Just weeks apart:

Grandparents who lost two grandchildren in battles in Gaza

Yedidya Azougi, who was killed in action yesterday in Gaza, is the second grandchild of Ninet and Moshe Levy who died in the war. Two and a half weeks ago, they lost their grandson Sgt. Daniel Levy.

Grandparents who lost two grandchildren in battles in Gaza