Former US army chief:
'The United States killed a lot of innocent people'
Watch: Ret. Gen. Mark Milley hits back at those who criticize Israel's actions in Gaza, says the US has committed many war crimes over the years.
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Report:
Emergency government close to collapsing
National Unity says if no progress is made in reaching a hostage deal in the coming days it will leave the government.
US State Department:
'An operation in Rafah would weaken Israel's stance in the world'
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller explained Biden's threats to stop arms shipments: 'There are certain types of military assistance that we will not make available to Israel for use in Rafah.'
IDF Spokesman:
'IDF has everything it needs for Rafah mission'
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari downplays significance of US President Biden's threat to withhold weapons shipments to Israel over Rafah operation.
Netanyahu responds to US:
'If we have to fight alone, we will'
PM responds to President Biden's threat to halt arms shipments to Israel over Rafah operation, says Israelis will fight 'with our nails' if necessary.
Two UAVs intercepted by IDF in Lebanese territory
Several missiles hit Shlomi causing a fire. Furthermore, a short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and a military structure in the area of Ayta ash Shab.
IDF Chief of Staff:
'Our obligation to all is one: to be a shield for our people'
The IDF Spokesperson on Thursday published the statement by Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi commemorating Memorial Day.
Retired general:
US move a signal to allies and the Iranian nuclear program
According to Brigadier General (Ret) Yossi Kuperwasser not sending the ammunition to Israel makes it clear to the United States' allies in the region and the world as a whole, that they cannot rely on it.
Police use water cannons against activists blocking aid trucks
At least 20 activists arrested as over 100 block aid trucks heading into Gaza from Mitzpe Ramon area.
Biden under fire over decision to pause weapons to Israel
US Pres. Joe Biden faces criticism from within the Democratic party, leading Republicans, following his promise that if Israel expands its Rafah operations, the US will halt weapons shipments.
'They won't defeat us'
Son born to Caracal officer who fell in battle on October 7
'We are here, despite everything and with everything; they did not defeat us - and will not defeat us,' Shoshi Sabahat, widow of fallen Caracal officer Maj. Avraham Hovelashvili says after birth of son. The circumcision will take place on Independence Day.
Pres. Herzog: Avoid baseless statements that harm Israel
'When there are disagreements between friends and allies, there is a way to clarify the disputes; avoid baseless, irresponsible and insulting statements,' President Isaac Herzog urges.
Trump:
'Crooked Joe is taking the side of these terrorists'
The former president insisted on social media that he would have prevented the war and backed Israel's efforts to win it.
Report: Four killed in attack on vehicle in Lebanon
Arab media reports four Radwan Forces terrorists killed in alleged Israeli strike in southern Lebanon.
Israeli source:
Rafah will be conquered - even without US assistance
Senior Israeli source warns Hezbollah, Iran, benefit from US Pres. Biden's decision not to provide Israel with weapons, stresses: 'Biden has made a grave mistake - both ethically and politically.'
Finance Min. Smotrich:
We must eliminate Hamas - and this involves conquering Rafah
'We must maintain our unity at all costs. That is the only way that we will be able to effectively defeat our enemies and withstand the international pressure to end the war and suffer defeat.' Op-ed.
Northern Gaza:
IDF begins raid on Zeitoun neighborhood
IDF troops begin operation against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the area of Zeitoun in central Gaza, striking 25 terror targets.
Cleared for publication:
Staff sergeant Haim Sabach fell in northern Israel
Staff sergeant Haim Sabach fell during operational activity in northern Israel. His family has been notified. 615 soldiers have been killed since the start of the war.
State Department:
'We have very serious concerns about a Rafah operation'
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters the administration continues to have concerns about a potential Israeli operation in Rafah.
Biden in message to Israel:
'I will stop sending bombs over major invasion of Rafah'
US President says he will halt shipments of American weapons to Israel if Netanyahu orders a major invasion of Rafah: Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs.
Hamas official:
The disagreements are few, we can reach a deal very soon
The official said that the disagreements concern when a total ceasefire will begin and whether the hostages released in the first stage will be alive or dead.
Lindsey Graham:
'Blocking weapons to Israel obscene, Hiroshima on steroids'
Senator Graham grills Defense Secretary Austin on the Biden Administration's freezing of a weapons shipments to Israel, asks if Austin would support dropping the atom bombs on Japan.
Ex-Chief of Staff admits:
'We did not see Hamas as an existential threat'
Aviv Kochavi admits IDF knew of Hamas's tunnels and number of rockets prior to October 7, but was more focused on confronting Iran and Hezbollah.
30 terrorists eliminated
Watch: The moment the IDF entered Rafah
During the operation, the soldiers eliminated about 30 terrorists and destroyed large amounts of terrorist infrastructure in the region.
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Aid trucks pass through Kerem Shalom Crossing after it reopens
Kerem Shalom Crossing was re-opened for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Israeli official:
Israel deeply frustrated with US arms shipment pause
According to an Israeli official, tensions had already been running high after Israel felt the US allowed it to be blindsided by Hamas’ announcement earlier this week that it was accepting a version of a cease-fire proposal that was unknown to Israel beforehand.
Watch:
Over 20 Hezbollah targets struck in minutes
During the strikes, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapon storage facilities in the area.
Brother of fallen soldier: We haven't entered Rafah
'Prime Minister, Defense Minister, claiming IDF entered Rafah to stave off criticism ahead of Remembrance Day and Independence Day,' brother of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin says.
Ezra Yakhin: ‘Hold your head, flag and weapon high’
While rehearsing for the Independence Day ceremony, Ezra Yakhin spoke about his feelings and declared: ‘We must celebrate and fight the cruel enemy. For this we must hold our head, flag and weapon high.’
IDF spokesman:
We won't mislead the public: There'll be terror even after Rafah
Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesman, stresses: 'Gaza is one of the most difficult battlefields in the world,' acknowledges that 'even after Rafah, there will be terror.'
'Not a time to celebrate' | Tel Aviv mayor cancels 'Pride Parade'
Ron Huldai, Tel Aviv's mayor, says city will redirect part of the 'Pride Parade' budget for 'Pride Center' activities in Tel Aviv.
Revealed:
IDF lookout Noa Marciano was murdered by a doctor at Al-Shifa
Murderer of IDF lookout Noa Marciano named as a doctor at Al-Shifa hospital. IDF Chief of Staff: 'The hospital, a place that is supposed to sanctify the value of life, was used by Hamas for murder.’
IDF dismantling terror infrastructure in Rafah
IDF conducting precise counterterrorism operation in specific areas of eastern Rafah; eliminating terrorists and locating underground shafts and infrastructure.
The unusual instruction to farmers in the border region
Farmers in the Gaza border area instructed to avoid fields adjacent to the border, due to ongoing IDF operations in Rafah, northern Gaza.
Due to US pressure:
Following attack which killed four: Israel reopens Gaza crossing
IDF announces reopening of Kerem Shalom Crossing to humanitarian aid - days after a Hamas missile barrage left four soldiers dead and ten injured.
Murder of Lior Rudaeff:
Newly-exposed video led to death announcement
Head of Shaare Zedek and member of committee to examine hostages' conditions reveals: Announcement regarding death of hostage Lior Rudaeff due to newly-discovered video.
US official confirms:
US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week
Senior US administration official says the decision was made over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on Rafah.
Suspicious object intercepted over Eilat
Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions. Meanwhile, pro-Iranian militias claim to have attacked a "vital target" in the Eilat area.
Watch:
IDF destroys launcher used to fire at Israel
IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher that was used to fire projectiles toward Israel, less than an hour after they were fired.
Egypt:
'Occupation of Rafah crossing will not harm peace agreement'
An Egyptian official said that Egypt does not believe that the existing circumstances would harm the peace agreement with Israel and, in particular, the security appendices of the agreement.
'Until an overwhelming victory'
Message from fallen soldier’s widow to Netanyahu
Family of soldier Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell in Gaza, met with Netanyahu. ‘I begged him to continue the war until an overwhelming victory,’ shared widow Hadas.
Lior Rudaeff murdered, his body is held by Hamas
Hostages Families Forum Headquarters announces that hostage believed to have been kidnapped on October 7 was killed that day and his body was taken to Gaza by terrorists.
Military correspondent:
Severe criticism of IDF attacks in Lebanon: ‘Back to Oct. 6?’
Military correspondent Doron Kadosh severely criticized IDF attacks in Lebanon in response to the vast number of missiles fired at Israel. ‘Israel has not retaliated in too long.’
Anti-Israel protests expanding:
"Human chain" against Israel in Europe
Police in Berlin and Amsterdam dispersed anti-Israel student protests. Tent camps were set up in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain against Israel.
Gallant:
'Op. will continue until Hamas destroyed or hostages returned'
Defense Minister visits artillery battery providing support to soldiers in Rafah, says Hamas 'responds only to force.'
Netanyahu:
'Hamas proposal is very far from Israel's vital demands'
PM addresses IDF's actions in Rafah over the last day, says it will crush the last of Hamas's military and political power in Gaza and eliminate the terrorist organization's threat.
UN Secretary-General demands Israel end Rafah operation
Antonio Guterres says he is 'disturbed' by Israeli operation to end the Hamas threat, calls for ceasefire that would leave Hamas in power.
Watch:
IDF destroys terror tunnel dug 150 meters from Israeli border
The tunnel that was uncovered was part of a branching network of Hamas tunnels, and was dug at a distance of about 150 meters from the border fence, but did not cross into Israeli territory.
Tulkarem: IDF eliminates terrorist and destroys explosives
During the operation, forces destroyed three explosives laboratories and engineering forces uncovered several explosives buried under the routes.
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IDF airstrikes in Rafah
IDF operates in Rafah, the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza.
Hezbollah attacks:
Direct hit in Ramot Naftali, sparking fire
Hezbollah launches hostile aircraft, loitering munitions, towards northern Israel, causing light damage but no injuries.
Israeli official: Hamas proposal is unacceptable
New proposal includes demand for Israel to release re-arrested 'Shalit deal' terrorists; senior Israeli official tells Reuters that Hamas' counteroffer to the Egyptian proposal is unacceptable to Israel, and Israel will rethink its next steps.
After five months:
Freed hostage Elma Avraham released home from hospital
Elma Avraham, who was airlifted from Gaza to Soroka Medical Center and celebrated her 85th birthday in the hospital, is released home - five months after returning to Israel.
IAF aircraft eliminate terror cell in Beit Hanoun
IAF fighter jets strike, eliminate, terrorist cell identified entering a military structure in central Gaza.
Watch: IDF forces enter Rafah
IDF publishes footage of forces entering, taking control of Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt.
'Significant discrepancies'
These are the changes Hamas made in its new offer
The new hostage deal proposal would free Hamas of its commitment to release 33 living women, children, elderly, and ailing hostages, and allow dead hostages to be released in their place.
Israeli officials:
US knew about changes to ceasefire deal - but didn't brief Israel
'The feeling is that Israel got played' by the US and mediators during the latest round of negotiations, Israeli officials tell journalist Barak Ravid.
Watch: Armored vehicle and Israeli flags at the Rafah Crossing
Armored IDF vehicle seen at Gaza's Rafah Crossing following military operation, IDF flags waved near border.
20 terrorists eliminated:
Rafah Crossing under IDF control
IDF forces take control of Gazan side of Rafah Crossing, provide Egypt with ongoing updates.
US officials: Hamas counteroffer has 'minor wording changes'
Changes to approved ceasefire-prisoner swap deal were made by Arab negotiators in consultation with CIA chief; first stage of hostage release would include less than 33 living hostages, report says.