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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

'We miss you'

Family holds birthday party for hostage - at Gaza border crossing

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, who is held in Gaza, celebrates his son's birthday at the Kerem Shalom Crossing, asks truck drivers to bring food to his son.

Family holds birthday party for hostage - at Gaza border crossing

Report:

Egypt banking on Israeli internal pressure forcing a ceasefire

Egypt does not believe Israel is interested in ending the war, has proposals which will increase diplomatic pressure on Israel, Al Akhbar report says.

Egypt banking on Israeli internal pressure forcing a ceasefire

Circumcision ceremony held for fallen soldier's newborn son

Family of fallen reservist Rabbi Na'aman Eshchar holds circumcision ceremony for his newborn son.

Circumcision ceremony held for fallen soldier's newborn son

IDF intercepts cruise missile launched from Iraq

IDF confirms: Siren in Golan Heights was activated by cruise missile entering Israel from the east.

IDF intercepts cruise missile launched from Iraq

IDF takes out terror cell which fired at Israeli forces

In encounter with terrorist operatives in the area, three terrorists who fired toward IDF troops are identified and struck by the IAF.

IDF takes out terror cell which fired at Israeli forces

Chicago day school organizes special trip to Israel

How this Jewish Chicago day school pulled off a last-minute, multi-generational Israel service trip.

Chicago day school organizes special trip to Israel

Cleared for publication:

Two soldiers murdered in attack near Shechem

IDF also confirms that Staff sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in battle in Gaza. Three soldiers seriously injured.

Two soldiers murdered in attack near Shechem

Blinken:

'Israel must come up with a post-war plan for Gaza'

US Secretary of State warns that the absence of a post-war plan could trigger lawlessness, chaos and a comeback by Hamas.

'Israel must come up with a post-war plan for Gaza'

'A huge blow to the town'

Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Sergeant Yedidia Azugi, 22, from the town of Revava in Samaria, was killed in battle in Gaza. He is survived by his parents, Dalia and Eliyahu, and five brothers and sisters.

Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

IDF spokesman reveals:

Terror tunnel spanning 1.5 kilometers destroyed in Rafah

IDF locates, destroys 1.5-kilometer long tunnel route in eastern Rafah containing dozens of antitank missiles and weapons.

Terror tunnel spanning 1.5 kilometers destroyed in Rafah

Gallant to Hezbollah:

Nasrallah dragging Lebanon to war - and civilians will pay for it

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant presents photos of eliminated Hezbollah commanders, warns that fighting will escalate if Hezbollah continues its attacks.

Nasrallah dragging Lebanon to war - and civilians will pay for it

Netanyahu to Haley:

'Our victory is your victory'

The Prime Minister thanked the former US Ambassador to the UN for her support of the State of Israel, 'especially at this time.'

'Our victory is your victory'

Chief of Staff in Rafah:

Dismantling Hamas is Israel's national mission

IDF Chief of Staff visits Rafah, stresses: 'Completely dismantling Hamas is a national mission of the State of Israel, we will bring Hamas to very low points.'

Dismantling Hamas is Israel's national mission

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'You know why we respect humanitarian law? Because we're Israel'

MK Boaz Bismuth spoke with Arutz Sheva about his upcoming trip to the US and explained why the war is longer than past wars.

'You know why we respect humanitarian law? Because we're Israel'

IDF:

We have full control of the Philadelphi Corridor

IDF soldiers locate 20 tunnels crossing from Gaza into Egypt, and another 82 tunnel shafts near the Philadelphi Corridor.

We have full control of the Philadelphi Corridor

National Security Council chief:

Expect another seven months of fighting

Claims that PM Netanyahu is preventing a prisoner swap deal are 'political manipulations,' National Security Council chief Tzachi Hanegbi says.

Expect another seven months of fighting

Armed terrorist observed soldiers - and was killed

IDF troops in Jabaliya locate weapons near a mosque, raid rocket launching facilities and eliminate a terrorist armed with an RPG.

Armed terrorist observed soldiers - and was killed

Female soldier:

'Girls forced to harm themselves to not guard Nukhba terrorists'

Reservist soldier from Education Corps says she was forced to accept reassignment to prison to guard terrorists who committed October 7 massacre despite document from psychiatrist.

'Girls forced to harm themselves to not guard Nukhba terrorists'

Three Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Staff sergeant Amir Galilove, Staff sergeant Uri Bar Or, and Staff sergeant Ido Appel killed in battle in Gaza.

Three Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

US foreign policy expert:

'Most important thing' Israel did was defy US pressure on Rafah

American foreign relations expert Mike Doran says no one would ever negotiate directly with Israel if the Jewish State acted as just an extension of American policy.

'Most important thing' Israel did was defy US pressure on Rafah

John Kirby:

'Israel's strike in Rafah didn't cross Biden's red line'

White House National Security Council spokesperson tells reporters Washington hasn't yet seen a major Israeli ground operation in Rafah.

'Israel's strike in Rafah didn't cross Biden's red line'

Off the coast of Rosh Hanikra

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target

IAF fighter jets strike military structure in which Hezbollah terrorists were operating, as well as Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target

Algeria circulates UN resolution calling for end to Rafah op.

The UN Security Council resolution demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and calls for the immediate release of all hostages taken during on Oct. 7.

Algeria circulates UN resolution calling for end to Rafah op.

Mexico seeks to intervene in ICJ case against Israel

International Court of Justice announces that Mexico has filed a “declaration of intervention” in the case brought by South Africa against Israel.

Mexico seeks to intervene in ICJ case against Israel

Israel still issuing work permits to Judea and Samaria Arabs

Thousands of workers are "taking advantage" of the work permits for illegal entry into Israel, through gaps in the fence. Defense official: This is a failure that will blow up in our faces.

Israel still issuing work permits to Judea and Samaria Arabs

Dua Lipa blasts Israel:

'Burning children alive can never be justified'

Pop star Dua Lipa accuses Israel of “genocide” in Gaza while calling for a ceasefire in the war against Hamas: The whole world is mobilizing to stop the Israeli genocide.

'Burning children alive can never be justified'

Watch:

Gazans admit Rafah blast caused by Hamas munitions

IDF releases recording of conversation between 2 Gazans saying deadly blast on Sunday was caused by a Hamas ammunition warehouse.

Gazans admit Rafah blast caused by Hamas munitions

Likud MKs demand:

'Netanyahu, don't give up control of Rafah Crossing'

12 Likud ministers and MKs write to PM criticizing plan to turn over control of the Rafah Crossing to local Gazans. 'There is no victory without control.'

'Netanyahu, don't give up control of Rafah Crossing'

IDF refutes allegations of new strike on Rafah evacuees

IDF says accusations 20 were killed in an airstrike on the Al-Mawasi area where Rafah evacuees gathered are false.

IDF refutes allegations of new strike on Rafah evacuees

Watch:

French parliament member waved Palestine flag and debate stopped

During a debate on the IDF strikes in Rafah, French member of parliament Sébastien Delogu waved the Palestine flag, bringing the debate to a halt.

French parliament member waved Palestine flag and debate stopped

Netanyahu:

'We are committed to returning all citizens to their homes'

PM meets with soldiers in north, emphasizes the State's obligation to ensure the evacuated residents can return to their communities.

'We are committed to returning all citizens to their homes'

IDF Spokesman:

Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munition

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivers an update in English on the investigation into the airstrike in the Rafah area on Sunday.

Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munition

Following reports on Rafah attack

Arab-Israeli activist explains how Hamas deceives to blame Israel

Dr. Shmuel Katz, one of the founders of StandWithUs reiterates, "Hamas propaganda amplifies stories to suit their narrative, and nobody checks the facts before making any judgment on Israel.

Arab-Israeli activist explains how Hamas deceives to blame Israel

Honoring war widows and orphans:

At the Knesset: Tribute to the bereaved of the Swords of Iron War

MK Limor Sonn Har Melech, widowed in a terror attack in the past, joined the OneFamily Organization to sponsor an event at the Knesset in honor of the newly widowed and orphaned of the current war.

At the Knesset: Tribute to the bereaved of the Swords of Iron War

Identity of suspect in sedition video revealed

The man who appeared in the video while masked, wearing military uniform and holding a weapon, calling on the political echelon to increase fighting, is Ofir Luzon from Herzliya

Identity of suspect in sedition video revealed

Chief of Staff annonces:

Committee established to examine detention conditions in war

Following the recommendation of the Military Advocate General, MG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and with the approval of the Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant; the Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi appointed an advisory committee to examine the conditions of the detention of those apprehended during the 'Swords of Iron' War who have been held in IDF detention facilities.

Committee established to examine detention conditions in war

In first: IDF tanks enter central Rafah, over 1 million evacuated

IDF tanks enter central Rafah, are seen near mosque and prominent sites in the city.

In first: IDF tanks enter central Rafah, over 1 million evacuated

IDF eliminates terror cell which fired mortars at Israeli troops

Operations to dismantle Hamas in Gaza continue, IDF eliminates terror cells and targets in Jabaliya, Rafah.

IDF eliminates terror cell which fired mortars at Israeli troops

Defense Ministry lays out plan for victims of PTSD

Defense Ministry triples budget allocated to supporting organizations which aid soldiers who suffered trauma while fighting in battle.

Defense Ministry lays out plan for victims of PTSD

US official:

'Shrapnel from Israel's Rafah strike led to fuel tank fire'

US official: Israel told Biden administration that it used a precision munition to hit a target in Rafah, but shrapnel from the explosion ignited a fuel tank nearby and started a fire that engulfed a camp for Gazans who fled their homes.

'Shrapnel from Israel's Rafah strike led to fuel tank fire'

AOC charges:

'Israeli strike in Rafah - an indefensible atrocity'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts Israel over IDF strike against senior Hamas terrorists in Rafah, calls on Biden to stop military aid shipments to Israel.

'Israeli strike in Rafah - an indefensible atrocity'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'80% of military objectives achieved, the rest will take time'

Israel is set to deliver a new prisoner exchange agreement proposal to the mediating countries, thought to be one of the most comprehensive plans yet offered.

'80% of military objectives achieved, the rest will take time'

Two UAVs successfully intercepted over Eilat

Sirens warning of the infiltration of a hostile aircraft sounded in Eilat. IDF shoots down two UAVs.

Two UAVs successfully intercepted over Eilat

IDF intercepts UAV in the Western Galilee

Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepts hostile UAV that crossed from Lebanese territory into the Western Galilee area. Simultaneously, an additional hostile UAV from Lebanon explodes in the area.

IDF intercepts UAV in the Western Galilee

Sheikh Khatib:

'The Palestinians will not surrender'

The former deputy leader of the northern faction of the Islamic Movement participated in an anti-Israeli demonstration and called for an end to the war in Gaza.

'The Palestinians will not surrender'

Jabaliya:

Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Interrogation of an arrested terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives during the battles waged by the 460th Brigade Combat Team in Jabaliya.

Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Former IDF spokesman:

'Hamas is weaponizing civilians'

Former IDF spokesman Peter Lerner shows how the Hamas announcement regarding last night's bombing of Rafah leaves out critical information.

'Hamas is weaponizing civilians'

Netanyahu:

'War will go until victory, we will not raise flag of surrender'

PM says in address before Knesset the claims he is not giving negotiating teams freedom to make a deal to free the hostages are false, warns pressure on govt. makes Sinwar harden his positions.

'War will go until victory, we will not raise flag of surrender'

Soldier seriously wounded in battle in northern Gaza

IDF soldier from the HaMarom Brigade was seriously wounded in battle with terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday.

Soldier seriously wounded in battle in northern Gaza

IDF to investigate Rafah strike

Military says it will investigate airstrike in which Hamas claimed dozens of civilians were killed, says strike did not occur in humanitarian area.

IDF to investigate Rafah strike

Nikki Haley visiting Sderot:

'Israel cannot stop until it finishes Hamas'

Former US Amb. to the UN visits Sderot during solidarity trip to Israel, says US cannot tell Israel how to fight the war, hopes Trump's foreign policy is as strong in a second term as it was in his first term.

'Israel cannot stop until it finishes Hamas'

Watch:

Kilometer-long tunnel in Gaza is destroyed

Military footage shows IDF soldiers destroying tunnel running parallel to corridor where IDF forces are stationed.

Kilometer-long tunnel in Gaza is destroyed

Moving video:

Haredi soldiers sing by the grave of their fallen friend

Dozens of soldiers from the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion parted from their friend Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach, who succumbed to wounds sustained in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Haredi soldiers sing by the grave of their fallen friend

Watch: Survivor of Nova massacre speaks with Nikki Haley

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley visits Re'im Forest, site of Nova festival, hears first-hand account from Nova massacre survivor.

Watch: Survivor of Nova massacre speaks with Nikki Haley

Father of hostage reveals:

Yesh Atid MK admitted Netanyahu isn't preventing a hostage swap

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, reveals admission by Yesh Atid's MK Meir Cohen that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not preventing a prisoner swap deal from taking place.

Yesh Atid MK admitted Netanyahu isn't preventing a hostage swap

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

IAF hits weapons storehouse, two terror cells operating in military structures belonging to Hezbollah.

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Bodycam footage

IDF expands operations in Jabaliya

IDF troops located large amounts of military equipment and weaponry and dismantled an explosives manufacturing facility in Jabaliya.

IDF expands operations in Jabaliya

Netanyahu instructs police to crack down on anti-aid protesters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to the police demanding they increase enforcement against protesters who block trucks carrying aid to the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu instructs police to crack down on anti-aid protesters