Mile-long terror tunnel uncovered and destroyed in central Gaza
During raids in Sabra area, troops located rocket warheads and many weapons including rockets and an anti-aircraft missile launcher.
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US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal
US submits new resolution to the UN Security Council expressing support for the hostage release and ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden last week.
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.
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.'
30 terror targets struck over last day
Troops locate large quantities of weapons and eliminate armed terrorists in Rafah area.
Chile joins South Africa's ICJ case against Israel
Chilean President Gabriel Boric accuses the IDF of using “indiscriminate and disproportional” force in Gaza.
David Cameron:
'Hamas must accept Biden's ceasefire deal'
British Foreign Secretary calls on Hamas to accept new ceasefire deal outlined by Biden: Let’s seize this moment and bring this conflict to an end.
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.
'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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
US pier off Gaza breaks, sustains damage
Pentagon spokesperson says repairs to the damaged port will take more than a week.
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.
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.
Nation Building’s last stand in Gaza
Rafah isn’t just the last stand for Hamas, but for an entire foreign policy establishment. Op-ed.
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.
At Algeria's request:
UN Security Council to discuss Rafah strike
UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting to discuss IDF strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which Hamas claimed killed dozens.
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.
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.
Strike in Rafah:
Two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated
IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist Yassin Rabia, the Commander of Hamas’ leadership in Judea and Samaria, as well as Khaled Nagar, a senior official in Hamas’ Judea and Samaria wing.
Report in Rafah:
Dozens killed in area with Gazans who fled their homes
IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirms the IDF attacked in Rafah, clarifies the reports of dozens of deaths are still under investigation: The attack was carried out against terrorists who are a target for attack in accordance with international law.
Rocket parts, weapons found in Jabalya school
In Rafah, IDF troops located tunnel shafts and large quantities of weapons, including AK-47s, RPGs, grenades, and explosives. In addition, two rocket launchers in the Rafah area that were aimed at Kerem Shalom were struck overnight.
In wake of Hague?
IDF reduces forces in Rafah after ICJ ruling
Israel and Egypt reportedly will reopen the Rafah Crossing to allow humanitarian aid into Rafah as troops removed from the city.
US Army vessels become unmoored near floating Gaza pier
CENTCOM announces four US Army vessels supporting the humanitarian floating pier mission in Gaza became unmoored. Two of them are anchored on a Gaza beach, and the other two are beached near Ashkelon.
'Ground-breaking order'
South Africa hails ICJ ruling on Rafah operation
South Africa's government welcomes ruling by the International Court Justice that ordered Israel to halt the operation on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
New York:
Video showing kidnapping of IDF lookouts screened at Times Square
The three-minute video shows lookouts Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniela Gilboa, and Naama Levy before Hamas kidnapped them to Gaza on October 7.
In conversation with Biden:
Egyptian President agrees to release Gaza aid via Israel
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi agrees to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza to enter via Kerem Shalom crossing instead of Rafah crossing.
Reservist seriously injured in battle in Gaza
Eight soldiers have been injured in the past day, one of them seriously, according to IDF data.
Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza
IDF, Shin Bet, locate and recover bodies of Michel Nisenbaum, Hanan Yablonka, and Orion Hernandez Radoux, who were murdered on October 7.
Report:
US to be involved in Gaza administration after war
Biden Administration discussing appointment of senior civilian advisor to the peacekeeping force that will be established in Gaza the day after the war
Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya
In battles with terrorists, troops destroyed launch posts and underground tunnel shafts and found weapons, including explosive devices, mortar shells, AK-47 rifles, sniper rifles,
US service member critically injured during work on Gaza pier
Defense officials say three US service members were injured, one of them critically, while supporting a mission to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
Pentagon spokesman:
'No final decision on paused weapons shipment'
Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick Ryder tells Channel 13 News: We’re going to continue to provide Israel with the munitions it needs to defend itself.
Who's In charge until 'The Day After' In Gaza
Not a pleasant job, running Gaza for the forseeable future until the war is won, but them's the breaks. Op-ed.
Austin to Gallant:
'Urgent need to increase humanitarian assistance to Gaza'
US Defense Secretary speaks to Defense Minister, reiterates "strong US objections to the International Criminal Court prosecutor's outrageous application for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders."
Politico:
Only one third of Hamas terrorists in Gaza eliminated
Politico reports that according to latest US intelligence assessment Israel has eliminated only 30%-35% of fighters that Hamas had before October 7, and 65% of the terrorist organization's tunnels are still active.
Cleared for publication:
IDF soldier seriously injured in northern Gaza
The soldier was injured during an encounter with terrorists. He was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family was notified.
US official:
'Israel has addressed many of Biden's concerns on Rafah'
Senior Biden administration official says Israeli officials incorporated many changes into their plan that seem to meet Biden's concerns about deepening the operation.
'We were all duped'
Report: Egypt changed terms of Gaza ceasefire deal
Sources tell CNN that Egyptian intelligence quietly changed the terms of ceasefire proposal that Israel had already signed off on, scuttling a hostage release deal.
Netanyahu to CNN:
'Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip'
Prime Minister Netanyahu in interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper: The ICC's arrest warrants are beyond outrageous.
Rafah:
Dozens of terrorists killed, many weapons found
Soldiers from 401st Brigade, 162nd Division carry out targeted raids on the terrorist infrastructure and buildings from which Hamas terrorists fired at the Israeli forces.
Rafah:
Terrorists came out of a tunnel and were captured
Three armed terrorists who emerged from a tunnel were arrested by an IDF force operating in Rafah. After scanning the building, many weapons were found including RPG launchers.
Minister Miki Zohar:
'Military control of Gaza will result in hundreds of casualties'
Culture and Sports Minister urges fellow Likud lawmakers to think twice before calling for Israeli military control of the Gaza Strip after the war.
Ambassador Erdan:
'ICC move is a blood libel, a witch-hunt'
Israel's Ambassador to the UN blasts the request of the ICC Chief Prosecutor to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant: An act of outrageous absurdity and moral bankruptcy.
Biden:
'US stands with Israel in its efforts to take out Hamas butchers'
Biden speaks at event in honor of Jewish Heritage Month: Contrary to allegations made against Israel by the ICC, Israel is not committing genocide.
IDF assesses:
The war will continue until 2026
The IDF already controls about half of the Philadelphi axis and close to a million Gazans have evacuated from Rafah towards the north.
Soldiers spray messages to Gantz, Gallant on Gaza buildings
Graffiti photographed in Gaza shows that IDF soldiers are losing patience with the behavior of War Cabinet ministers.
Hundreds of terrorists killed in Jabaliya and Rafah
IDF says 200 terrorists have been killed so far in Jabaliya, 130 in Rafah. Forces have located dozens of tunnel shafts and a number of significant underground tunnel routes which are currently being explored and destroyed.
Austria to resume funding to UNRWA
Austria announces it will restore funding to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”, though it notes "a lot of trust had been squandered".
Terror organizations threaten to attack US pier off Gaza
Palestinian Arab terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip threaten to attack US forces operating the temporary pier on the shores of Gaza.
Sullivan updates Netanyahu on Saudi normalization efforts
White House says that US National Security Advisor, who met with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, "reiterated the President’s longstanding position on Rafah.”
RPG cells eliminated, rocket launches destroyed in Jabaliya
The soldiers from the 7th Brigade have located large quantities of weapons, including explosives, anti-tank missiles, AK-47s, drones and grenades.
Cleared for publication:
Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza
IDF clears for publication that soldiers Nachman Meir Haim Vaknin and Noam Bittan fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.
