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Nitsana Darshan-Leitner:

'The world ignores what happened on October 7'

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, founder of Shurat HaDin: The world has to wake up and the only way to wake up the world is to bring the terrorists to justice, both internally but also outside.

'The world ignores what happened on October 7'

Report:

Israel, Hamas mulling one-month truce

Reuters reporting that Israel offered to end the war if Sinwar and five other Hamas leaders leave Gaza. Hamas rejected the proposal.

Israel, Hamas mulling one-month truce

Bereaved mother:

'Call out for unity. Let's show the good'

Miriam Peretz, bereaved mother of two sons, speaks about the tragedy in Gaza and heavy price we had to pay: “We must see the light”.

'Call out for unity. Let's show the good'

Chief of Staff at site of disaster:

'We paid the painful price of war but we will go on'

IDF Chief of the General Staff says 21 soldiers killed in action fell during a mission to enable the safe return of the residents of southern Israel to their homes. 'We grieve this loss; we will learn the necessary lessons.'

'We paid the painful price of war but we will go on'

19 years later:

Reservist raises flag he lowered leaving Gush Katif

The IDF reservist who lowered the last Israeli flag of the IDF leaving Gaza raised the very same flag again today in Khan Younis.

Reservist raises flag he lowered leaving Gush Katif

Tragedy in Gaza:

21 reservists fell in the southern Gaza Strip

The names of the fallen have been cleared for publication, and the other families have been notified. 556 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war, 221 of them in maneuvers in Gaza.

21 reservists fell in the southern Gaza Strip

Analyst:

'Biden's plan is a surrender agreement for Israel'

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns that the offers to end the war are only getting more lucrative for Hamas as time goes on.

'Biden's plan is a surrender agreement for Israel'

Fallen Bedouin soldier:

'Hamas makes no distinction between Jew and Arab'

Sergeant First Class (res.) Ahmad Abu Latif, 26, from Rahat, said that the Bedouin community was part of Israel and determined to fight Hamas.

'Hamas makes no distinction between Jew and Arab'

IDF spokesman:

'Buildings rigged to explode collapsed on soldiers'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals initial details of the explosion that killed 21 IDF soldiers in Gaza.

'Buildings rigged to explode collapsed on soldiers'

Netanyahu:

'The most painful day since the war broke out'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says that the disaster in southern Gaza is under investigation to protect soldiers in the future.

'The most painful day since the war broke out'

Report:

Israel proposed Hamas leaders leave Gaza

Sources tell CNN that Mossad chief proposed that Hamas senior leaders could leave Gaza as part of a broader ceasefire. Qatar's PM said the idea "would never work".

Israel proposed Hamas leaders leave Gaza

MK Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'We have to count only on ourselves'

MK Danny Danon, chairman of World Likud, believes Israel should go back to the way it was operating in the beginning of the war

'We have to count only on ourselves'

Report:

Foreign Minister Katz's post-war plan for Gaza

Foreign Minister Israel Katz once proposed building an artificial island off the coast of Gaza. A new report claims he raised the plan again in a conversation with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

Foreign Minister Katz's post-war plan for Gaza

Fallen soldier held by Hamas:

'Don't risk soldiers for my brother's body'

The brother of fallen IDF soldier Shay Levinson says that he does not want other soldiers to risk their lives trying to recover his brother's body from Gaza.

'Don't risk soldiers for my brother's body'

IDF:

We provide medical aid and field hospitals in Gaza

Since the beginning of the war, 12,000 trucks with 1,052 tons of medical equipment have entered Gaza.

We provide medical aid and field hospitals in Gaza

Pfizer CEO joins efforts; contributes to Israeli PR

The emotional meeting of the CEO of Pfizer with the hostages’ families promoted an awareness campaign aimed at influencing policy makers in the US.

Pfizer CEO joins efforts; contributes to Israeli PR

Combat officers urge:

'Do not leave northern Gaza'

About 130 commanders and officers, who participated in the fighting in Gaza, signed a letter to the cabinet in which they clarified: 'There is no reason for Ahmed to return to his home before Ziv and Gali return to their homes.'

'Do not leave northern Gaza'

UN chief at it again:

'Killings of Gazans are utterly unacceptable'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel again, calls for “immediate humanitarian ceasefire to relieve the suffering in Gaza".

'Killings of Gazans are utterly unacceptable'

Gallant:

'Smoke will cover Gaza until we achieve our goals'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant takes part in flight over Gaza, sees up close the attacks against Hamas targets.

'Smoke will cover Gaza until we achieve our goals'

Free Gaza's people - from Gaza

Millions of refugees from countries like Iraq, Syria, and Yemen fled wars in their homelands and sought refuge in other countries. So why, suddenly, when it comes to the voluntary migration of the Gazans, does the matter become so controversial?

Free Gaza's people - from Gaza

Finance Ministry official:

Residents of Gaza region must prepare to return home

A senior official in the Finance Ministry warns that the costs of keeping evacuees out of their homes is growing too great for the Israeli economy.

Residents of Gaza region must prepare to return home

PMW director:

'The massacre was a result of PA education'

The director of the Palestinian Media Watch explains how the Palestinian Authority is responsible for the October 7th massacre.

'The massacre was a result of PA education'

Sister of murdered hostage:

'He was shot by his captor after an Israeli strike'

Merav Svirsky, sister of Itay Svirsky, in TV interview: The goals of eliminating Hamas and freeing the hostages do not go hand-in-hand. We are being lied to.

'He was shot by his captor after an Israeli strike'

EU foreign policy chief:

'Israel financed Hamas to weaken the PA'

Josep Borrell says Hamas was financed by the Israeli government in an attempt to weaken the Palestinian Authority, repeats call for two-state solution.

'Israel financed Hamas to weaken the PA'

Reliving Parshat Bo in Gaza

Only in Israel, where we have a holisitc identity as a people, do mitzvot take on their full meaning, as we build a society committed to the ideals of Judaism. In Gaza: Pidyon haben by means of tefillin.

Reliving Parshat Bo in Gaza

Islamic Jihad psychological warfare leader killed

Wael Abu-Fanounah, who was responsible for publishing videos of the Islamic Jihad’s rocket attacks against Israel, as well as the creation and distribution of documentation of the Israeli hostages, killed in Gaza.

Islamic Jihad psychological warfare leader killed

IDF takes bodies of suspected hostages from Gaza

IDF spokesman for foreign media confirms to NBC News that the IDF conducted search and rescue operations, including for the bodies of dead hostages, in a cemetery in Gaza.

IDF takes bodies of suspected hostages from Gaza

Rockets and ammo in tunnels:

Hamas' weapons industry in the center of Gaza

IDF found that the area near Salah Al-Din Road consisted of weapons factories and lathes, both above and below ground, that were used to produce ammunition and weapons for Hamas operatives.

Hamas' weapons industry in the center of Gaza

Freed hostage reveals:

Dozens of hostages were held at Nasser hospital

Sharon Aloni Cunio, who was freed together with her 3-year-old daughters in November, describes to CNN the harsh conditions hostages faced in Khan Yunis hospital, fight to free her husband who is still captive.

Dozens of hostages were held at Nasser hospital

Report:

US laying the groundwork for post-Netanyahu era

NBC News reports: Biden administration working with other Israeli leaders after Netanyahu rejected plan for Arab countries to rebuild Gaza, which includes normalization with Saudis in exchange for a Palestinian state.

US laying the groundwork for post-Netanyahu era

Qatar:

Medicine for Israeli hostages entered Gaza

It is believed the medicine will be transferred to the Israeli hostages on Thursday.

Medicine for Israeli hostages entered Gaza

After criticism:

PM orders security check of Gaza medicine shipment

After saying he had nothing to do with decision to exempt shipment of medicines for the hostages from security check, PM orders IDF perform check on the shipment.

PM orders security check of Gaza medicine shipment

Erdan to UN chief:

'Very least you can do is call out the terrorists'

Israel’s UN Ambassador responds after Antonio Guterres says "we cannot allow what has been happening in Gaza to continue".

'Very least you can do is call out the terrorists'

Pop star Dua Lipa:

'A humanitarian ceasefire has to happen'

Pop star Dua Lipa on Israel-Hamas war: I don’t condone what Hamas is doing. At the moment, what we have to look at is how many lives have been lost in Gaza.

'A humanitarian ceasefire has to happen'

International pressure:

Hostages’ families to join President Herzog in Davos

As part of the Israeli effort to free the hostages, President Herzog will join a series of policy meetings at the World Economic Forum.

Hostages’ families to join President Herzog in Davos

Intelligence Min. to int'l community:

Don't disregard Gazans' suffering

Government Minister Gila Gamliel in a call to the international community: 'Open the door to the Gazans! No one should be compelled to leave. You cannot disregard their suffering.'

Don't disregard Gazans' suffering

UN chief calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

As Gaza war marks 100 days, Antonio Guterres says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is "beyond words."

UN chief calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

Chief of Staff:

Hamas reorganizing in northern Gaza

The Chief of Staff and other security officials warn that without a civilian plan for the future, the IDF will lose its achievements in northern Gaza.

Hamas reorganizing in northern Gaza

Col. (res.) Tal Braun:

This is not the way to commit genocide

One nation accused of committing genocide is doing it wrong. IDF Col. (res.) Tal Braun offers important pointers to ensure success.

This is not the way to commit genocide

36th Company leaves Gaza after 88 days of war

The soldiers killed hundreds of terrorists and destroyed dozens of kilometers of tunnels, despite losing 83 comrades during the fighting.

36th Company leaves Gaza after 88 days of war

Released reservist reveals:

Poverty? What life in Gaza really looks like

Journalist Roi Yanovsky returned from reserve duty in the Gaza Strip and shed light on the lies about the destitution in the region.

Poverty? What life in Gaza really looks like

Iranian born expert:

'Hebrew-Arab NATO should be established'

Middle East expert, Eliahu Yosian, suggests setting up an Israeli-Arab NATO training unit: 'We have technology and cyber skills and they have money and depth. An Israeli soldier has three years of experience, we can train them in our combat methods.'

'Hebrew-Arab NATO should be established'

IDF unit commander:

'We must end this war with significant achievements'

Major (res.) Eli, unit commander in the 28th Battalion , on the positive atmosphere among his soldiers, 100 days into fighting, and the strong ties between them

'We must end this war with significant achievements'

Freed hostage:

'The hostages deal with psychological terror'

Hagar Brodutch, who was freed from Hamas captivity after 51 days: The War Cabinet must make the release of the hostages a priority.

'The hostages deal with psychological terror'

Report:

Qatar to transfer medication for some 40 hostages

CNN reports Qatar will soon make shipment of medication to Egypt, which will then hand it over to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. Red Cross won't be involved.

Qatar to transfer medication for some 40 hostages

Blinken:

'We work to secure the release of every hostage'

Secretary of State in message to families of hostages: We will not rest until you are reunited with your loved ones.

'We work to secure the release of every hostage'

Biden to hostages' families:

'We will never stop working to bring Americans home'

President Biden releases statement marking 100 days of captivity for the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza: No one should have to endure even one day of what they have gone through, much less 100.

'We will never stop working to bring Americans home'

Gazan civilians on Hamas leaders:

'They’re all abroad in hotels, make them pay'

IDF publishes conversations with Gazan civilians saying that Hamas ruined the lives of the residents, wishing disaster on Hamas.

'They’re all abroad in hotels, make them pay'

Afternoon prayers help soldier spot terrorist

A terrorist with an RPG tried to ambush IDF forces, but did not count on one soldier standing to the side to pray.

Afternoon prayers help soldier spot terrorist

100 days of war:

IDF eliminates terrorists and rocket launchers

Israeli forces have located and destroyed a numberof rocket launchers in different locations throughout Gaza.

IDF eliminates terrorists and rocket launchers

IDF soldier Andu’alem Kabeda fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication that Sergeant first class (res.) Andu’alem Kabeda fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier was seriously injured.

IDF soldier Andu’alem Kabeda fell in Gaza

Following deal:

Qatar supplied with medicines for Israeli hostages

Qatar supplied with medicines to be given to Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, in accordance with list provided by Israel.

Qatar supplied with medicines for Israeli hostages

Condition improving:

Fauda star Idan Amedi out of intensive care

Singer and actor who was seriously injured in fighting in Gaza transferred to trauma department at Sheba Hospital, his condition is improving.

Fauda star Idan Amedi out of intensive care

First time since the war:

Medications for hostages to enter Gaza

Prime Minister’s Office announces deal with Qatar which would see medications for the hostages being transferred to Gaza. Hostages' families: We demand visual proof.

Medications for hostages to enter Gaza

The Gaza paradox - let them go

Allowing voluntary emigration from the Strip is the key to the Gazans' future. The world cannot afford to ignore the cries for freedom and dignity emanating from Gaza any longer. Op-ed.

The Gaza paradox - let them go

Report:

Qatar discussing delivering medication to hostages

New York Times reports Qatar is engaged in high-level discussions with Hamas to deliver vital prescription medicines to Israeli hostages.

Qatar discussing delivering medication to hostages

Deri:

'Talk of returning settlers to Gaza very harmful'

Shas chairman says Hague hearing should teach MKs to be more careful with their words as some talk of returning to the destroyed settlements of Gaza.

'Talk of returning settlers to Gaza very harmful'

Miracle in Gaza:

RPG strikes unarmored vehicle, does not detonate

An unarmored earthmover suffered a direct hit by an RPG, which went out the other side of the vehicle without exploding.

RPG strikes unarmored vehicle, does not detonate

Blinken surprises War Cabinet with decision on Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shocked the Cabinet ministers by announcing a decision regarding aid to Gaza that they had not made themselves.

Blinken surprises War Cabinet with decision on Gaza

Three months later:

Search for remains of massacre victims continues

Special working dogs are being used to locate any victims or evidence of the massacre.

Search for remains of massacre victims continues