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Telegram channel editor rebukes Liberman over Abu Shabab militia

Abu Ali Express editor rejects MK Avigdor Liberman's assertion that details on the Yasser Abu Shabab militia originated from social media, warning that such disclosures by officials carry serious consequences for Israel's strategic ambiguity.

Telegram channel editor rebukes Liberman over Abu Shabab militia

Drama at sea:

IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship

Forces from Shayetet 13 take control of ship that planned to break maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip. Activists detained without incident and will be returned to their countries after being provided with food and water. The ship is on its way to the port of Ashdod.

IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship

Hamas threatens Gazan aid workers

Terrorists have begun threatening the workers distributing American supplies as well as warning Gazans that the American aid centers have become 'death traps.'

Hamas threatens Gazan aid workers

Former ISA Official:

'Arming Gazan gangs is an important and calculated risk'

Moshe Pazielov, a former senior official in the ISA, explains that Israel is right to arm gangs that will fight Hamas, but must not overlook the long-term consequences of such a decision.

'Arming Gazan gangs is an important and calculated risk'

Mother of fallen soldier:

'His team, the ‘Rothstein Force,’ vanished'

Sigal, mother of Sgt. Tom Rotstein z”l, who was killed in a building collapse near Khan Yunis, recounts her son's dedication to the mission and his dreams for the future.

'His team, the ‘Rothstein Force,’ vanished'

Ron Ben-Yishai:

'This war is just and necessary'

Israel Prize winner and senior military correspondent argues that as long as Hamas and other Jihadist groups are active in Gaza, residents of southern Israel will not have security and will not be able to lead normal lives.

'This war is just and necessary'

Gaza militia leader's 1st interview with Israeli media

Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the “Popular Forces” militia operating in eastern Rafah, confirms his cooperation with the Palestinian Authority to shelter civilians and combat Hamas terrorism.

Gaza militia leader's 1st interview with Israeli media

IDF intensifies operations in Gaza Strip

The military has begun operating in areas in the center of the Gaza Strip where it has not yet operated, and due to concerns about the lives of hostages, is exercising extreme caution in destroying terrorist routes.

IDF intensifies operations in Gaza Strip

No new day would rise had Greta Thunberg set foot in Gaza

No new day can ever possibly rise if led by maliciously biased ego-trippers like Greta Thunberg. Opinion.

No new day would rise had Greta Thunberg set foot in Gaza

IDF:

'Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin issues solemn statement following the tragic deaths of four IDF soldiers during combat operations in Gaza, shedding light on the challenging realities of the ongoing conflict and the IDF's multifaceted efforts.

'Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home'

Community leaders mourn the loss of Sgt. Maj. (res.) Chen Gross

Community leaders mourn the loss of Sgt. Maj. (res.) Chen Gross Hy''d, a resident of Hinanit in Samaria and a member of the community’s emergency team, calling him a brave warrior and pillar of the community.

Community leaders mourn the loss of Sgt. Maj. (res.) Chen Gross

Gaza conflict

Britain threatens 'concrete actions' against Israel

British PM Keir Starmer warns Israel of "further concrete actions" if it doesn't cease its Gaza offensive and lift aid restrictions.

Britain threatens 'concrete actions' against Israel

Security official reveals:

This is how Israel assisted anti-Hamas clans in Gaza

A security official who took part in the operation revealed that Israel supplied arms, equipment, and money to Gazan elements as part of a secret operation aimed at weakening Hamas.

This is how Israel assisted anti-Hamas clans in Gaza

Rubio slams UN Gaza vote:

'We stand with Israel, not performative resolutions'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends America's veto of a UN Security Council resolution aimed at Israel, blasting it as 'counterproductive,' and warning it emboldens Hamas. 'We will not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas.

'We stand with Israel, not performative resolutions'

Surprising call

Egypt and UAE demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

President of Egypt and President of the UAE meet in Abu Dhabi, seek deal to release hostages in exchange for terrorist prisoners and push for a two-state solution.

Egypt and UAE demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At Security Council:

US vetoes resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes new draft resolution that called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Ambassador Danon: This resolution sends a dangerous message to Hamas: reject every offer, and the international community will reward you.

US vetoes resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire

Mother of fallen soldier: 'I haven’t yet absorbed the reality'

'It still feels like he’s away on duty,' says Tehila Van Gelder, mother of Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder, who was killed in Gaza, describing her son's enduring smile, his dream of becoming a doctor, and his deep sense of mission.

Mother of fallen soldier: 'I haven’t yet absorbed the reality'

PLO leaders attack:

'Hamas must relinquish control of the Gaza Strip'

A PLO parliament member calls on Hamas to engage in soul-searching in light of the "starvation and mass destruction" in the Gaza Strip and to join the PLO.

'Hamas must relinquish control of the Gaza Strip'

Washington Post retracts Gaza story after falsely blaming Israel

The Washington Post issues rare correction, admitting it misrepresented Israeli involvement in a Gaza incident that left over 30 dead. Updated findings and video footage refute the initial claims, which echoed unverified Hamas-linked sources.

Washington Post retracts Gaza story after falsely blaming Israel

MDA:

Omer was a volunteer who saved many lives

IDF Soldier and MDA Volunteer Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder fell in battle in Gaza, 'He was deeply dedicated to everything he did — both in MDA and during his military service,' Zaki Heller, MDA Spokesperson says.

Omer was a volunteer who saved many lives

BBC cans Gaza reporter who called Jews 'devils' and 'sub-human'

BBC bans Gaza contributor Ahmed Alagha from its Arabic channel after he described Jews as "devils" and Israelis as "less than human" on social media.

BBC cans Gaza reporter who called Jews 'devils' and 'sub-human'

Italy's President to Israel:

'Unacceptable to deny Gaza aid, ceasefire needed'

Italian President Mattarella criticizes Israel, demanding immediate humanitarian aid access to Gaza and an "immediate ceasefire."

'Unacceptable to deny Gaza aid, ceasefire needed'

Sources:

Mediators pushing Hamas on Witkoff deal objections

Mediators pushing Hamas to soften demands for a Gaza ceasefire, eyeing minor wording changes, especially on ending the war, to break the deadlock.

Mediators pushing Hamas on Witkoff deal objections

Chief of Staff visits Gaza, orders expansion of maneuver

Following a situational assessment in Gaza, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir states Hamas is losing control, directs an expansion of IDF operations to new areas in the north and south to achieve hostage return and eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities.

Chief of Staff visits Gaza, orders expansion of maneuver

Lie debunked: The IDF attack that never happened

Palestinian Arab sources claimed that Israel had attacked a humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza, killing at least 30 people. Videos from the area proved that this was a false claim.

Lie debunked: The IDF attack that never happened

Watch:

Terrorists caught moving explosives in Gaza and eliminated

During combat operations in Gaza, terrorists transporting explosives were eliminated and a terror tunnel about 30 meters deep and about 700 meters long was destroyed.

Terrorists caught moving explosives in Gaza and eliminated

US Congressmen to Arutz Sheva:

Gaza should be sovereign Israeli territory

US Reps. Andrew Clyde & Marlin Stutzman speak to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News during their Israel visit, part of a Congressional delegation. Both condemn Hamas and emphasize Israel's need for strength as well as Gaza's return to Israeli sovereignty.

Gaza should be sovereign Israeli territory

In homes and UNRWA bags

IDF finds weapons, explosives, and tunnel shafts

IDF troops in Gaza locate and dismantle extensive terrorist infrastructure, including over 800 explosive devices and dozens of tunnel shafts. Weapons found in residential homes and even inside UNRWA bags in a former school in Shejaiya.

IDF finds weapons, explosives, and tunnel shafts

Trump:

'We're very close to an agreement on Gaza'

Trump announces a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal is "very close", says he also believes a nuclear deal with Iran is imminent: "They don't want to be blown up".

'We're very close to an agreement on Gaza'

David Libi laid to rest at Malachei Hashalom

David Libi, who was killed in an explosive device blast in Jabaliya, is laid to rest in Malachei Hashalom. His friends bid farewell to him with an emotional song.

David Libi laid to rest at Malachei Hashalom

IDF Spokesperson:

'Gazans continue to come and receive aid'

IDF Spokesman: 'Hamas is starving the residents of Gaza and looting the aid intended for them; Hamas continues to hold 58 of our hostages captive.'

'Gazans continue to come and receive aid'

IDF:

Troops dismantle terror infrastructure sites throughout Gaza

The IDF troops eliminated terrorists, dismantled weapons, terrorist infrastructure, and underground infrastructure sites.

Troops dismantle terror infrastructure sites throughout Gaza

Report:

Hamas demands release of Nukhba detainees

As part of the hostage exchange deal, Israel will release over 120 life-term prisoners and 1,111 Palestinians arrested after October 7.

Hamas demands release of Nukhba detainees

In southern Gaza

Soldier severely injured by stray bullet

A soldier in the 74th Armored Corps Battalion, 188th Brigade, severely injured in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Soldier severely injured by stray bullet

Amid feud with parent company

Ben & Jerry's board accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

Ben & Jerry's independent board escalates its feud with parent company Unilever, issuing a statement denouncing the Gaza conflict as "genocide."

Ben & Jerry's board accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

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IDF Spokesperson presents: Humanitarian aid - debunked

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin presents the truth about the humanitarian aid entering Gaza: “We must not forget who is responsible for the situation - Hamas has been stealing aid meant for civilians, and starving the population for too long.”

IDF Spokesperson presents: Humanitarian aid - debunked

Chilling:

David Libi, who was killed in Gaza, in video from his yeshiva

The Telem Yeshiva, where David Libi who was killed during an operation to destroy terror infrastructure in Gaza had studied, publishes footage of him singing.

David Libi, who was killed in Gaza, in video from his yeshiva

Italy urges Israel to halt Gaza war, citing 'unacceptable forms'

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani calls for an immediate halt to Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip, deeming its forms "absolutely dramatic and unacceptable."

Italy urges Israel to halt Gaza war, citing 'unacceptable forms'

Over Gaza

Germany shifts stance, threatens measures against Israel

Germany's foreign minister and chancellor issued their strongest rebuke yet against Israel, threatening unspecified measures and halting weapons exports used to violate humanitarian law in Gaza.

Germany shifts stance, threatens measures against Israel

Gaza Division Commander:

'If we don't kill the last Hamas leader, his people will'

Brigadier General Barak Hiram says Hamas's rule in Gaza is collapsing as it faces financial and leadership crises, which could lead to the people of Gaza overthrowing the terrorist regime themselves.

'If we don't kill the last Hamas leader, his people will'

Smotrich at Western Wall:

'We’re liberating Gaza - and settling it'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Jerusalem Day rally at the Western Wall, addressing the importance of victory in the war against Hamas.

'We’re liberating Gaza - and settling it'

Gaza aid setback:

US-backed initiative's chief resigns

Jake Wood unexpectedly resigns as executive director of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), cites an inability to adhere to humanitarian principles amidst complex challenges.

US-backed initiative's chief resigns

Watch:

Humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza looted amidst gunfire

Residents of Gaza City looted humanitarian aid trucks that arrived in the Al-Saraya area this morning, and an exchange of fire ensued.

Humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza looted amidst gunfire

Report:

US pressuring Israel to hold off on full-scale Gaza operation

The Trump administration has reportedly asked Israel to postpone the start of the full ground maneuver in Gaza by several days in order to exhaust the negotiations for an agreement.

US pressuring Israel to hold off on full-scale Gaza operation

IDF soldier seriously injured in fight with another soldier

A soldier from the Nahal Brigade was severely injured in the northern Gaza Strip during a fight between soldiers.

IDF soldier seriously injured in fight with another soldier

Old photograph reused for claim of 9 dead children in Gaza

Israeli media run claim from Gaza that 9 children from 1 family were killed in an Israeli airstrike, but the photograph accompanying the claim was originally published in connection with a different alleged incident 2 months earlier.

Old photograph reused for claim of 9 dead children in Gaza

Senior Hamas official:

'The resistance's weapons are not open for negotiation'

In an interview with an Arab newspaper, a senior Hamas official clarifies that there are no contacts with Saudi Arabia or France regarding disarmament, emphasizing: "The resistance is a legitimate right."

'The resistance's weapons are not open for negotiation'

Agam Berger to French FM:

'Diplomatic solutions won't work'

Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger tells France's Foreign Minister that "diplomatic solutions" are futile against Hamas, stating, "it's us or them."

'Diplomatic solutions won't work'

Amid Gaza war

Jeremy Corbyn demands inquiry into UK-Israel ties

Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn to introduce a parliamentary bill calling for an independent public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israel’s actions in Gaza since October 2023.

Jeremy Corbyn demands inquiry into UK-Israel ties

Madrid lawmakers call for Israel arms embargo

Spain's parliament narrowly passes a non-binding motion urging an arms embargo on Israel due to military operations in Gaza.

Madrid lawmakers call for Israel arms embargo

Report:

IDF strike targeted top Hamas terrorist meeting

The Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli airstrike in which Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was eliminated targeted a high-level Hamas meeting.

IDF strike targeted top Hamas terrorist meeting

While hostages languish

Watch: Tens of thousands of pitas baked in Gaza

Newly released footage shows the preparation of pitas using flour provided through humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, while hostages remain held in captivity.

Watch: Tens of thousands of pitas baked in Gaza

UAE says it agreed with Israel to coordinate Gaza aid

United Arab Emirates and Israel reach an agreement to facilitate the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid from the Gulf country to Gaza. The development comes amidst heightened international pressure on Israel regarding the humanitarian situation.

UAE says it agreed with Israel to coordinate Gaza aid

Hamas:

'Flexibility in talks? Only if our demands are met'

The Hamas terrorist organization claims it continues to show a positive approach toward any initiative that would lead to ending the war.

'Flexibility in talks? Only if our demands are met'

EU threatens to review Israel pact over Gaza

EU says it is reviewing its pact with Israel over the "catastrophic" Gaza situation, with 17 nations backing the human rights compliance review. Israel's Foreign Ministry rejects the criticism, notes Hamas's responsibility for the war's continuation and its refusal of ceasefire proposals.

EU threatens to review Israel pact over Gaza

Olmert lashes out:

'What Israel is doing in Gaza is very close to a war crime'

Former PM Olmert blasts Israel's Gaza operation on the BBC, calling it "very close to a war crime" and a war "without purpose."

'What Israel is doing in Gaza is very close to a war crime'

Bereaved wife eulogizes:

'You are the greatest gift I received in my life'

In a heartbreaking eulogy, wife of Sgt. Yosef Chirak who fell in Gaza speaks of the life they dreamed of together and the unbearable pain of his absence, calling him 'the greatest gift' she had ever received.

'You are the greatest gift I received in my life'

Boehler:

'Israel's operation strengthens prospects for a hostage deal'

Speaking at JPost Conference in New York, US hostage envoy Adam Boehler says a hostage deal is closer than ever, attributing progress partly to Israel's renewed ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

'Israel's operation strengthens prospects for a hostage deal'

Mourning in Binyamin:

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha fell in the Gaza Strip

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha in Binyamin fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip. He was only 22 years old and recently married.

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha fell in the Gaza Strip

Following Netanyahu approval:

5 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza

The IDF has approved the transfer of five UN aid trucks to the Gaza Strip containing baby formula and other humanitarian aid. The transfer was carried out after the Prime Minister's approval and security checks.

5 humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza