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Terrorists operate next to UN vehicles in UNRWA Rafah compound

During IDF operational activity in eastern Rafah on Saturday, terrorists were identified in UNRWA’s central logistics compound alongside UN vehicles.

Biden Must Pick: Israel or Hamas

Joe Biden is a weak and evil man who cannot tell good from evil — and he, not Trump, is responsible for wrecking America’s reputation, power, and influence abroad.

Shani Louk's father:

'Photo of Shani's body shows darkness Israel faces'

Nissim Louk says of infamous photograph of terrorists holding his daughter's body in a truck, 'Shani is the light and part of the Jewish people. The other is darkness, they bring pain and suffering to the world.'

10 Hamas terrorists eliminated

IAF strikes Hamas war room in UNRWA school

IDF, Shin Bet intelligence leads to strike on Hamas war room embedded inside a UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat, eliminating 15 terrorists, including over 10 from Hamas.

Qatar: Significant differences between Israel and Hamas

Israel has not been clear about how to end the war, causing negotiations to freeze, Qatari Pres. Al Thani claims.

US national security adviser:

'We don't view killings of Gazans by Israel as genocide'

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan to reporters: We still believe it would be a mistake to launch a major military operation into the heart of Rafah.

Cameron to the BBC:

'Refer to Hamas as a terrorist organization'

British Foreign Secretary suggests BBC reconsider its guidelines on Hamas in light of video released by the organization showing British-Israeli hostage Nadav Popplewell.

Erdogan boasts:

'More than 1,000 Hamas members are treated in Turkey'

Turkish President criticizes Greek PM for referring to Hamas as a terrorist organization, says more than 1,000 members of the group are treated in hospitals across Turkey.

Biden Admin. denies withholding Hamas leaders' locations

National Security Council official says US is assisting Israel in targeting Hamas leaders and 'not holding anything back' following reports administration is using the intelligence as leverage against Rafah oepration.

UN figures on women, children killed in Gaza revised down 50%

Number of women killed in Gaza falls from 9,500 to 4,959, number of children falls from 14,500 to 7,797 in OCHA daily reports.

Report:

Sinwar had secret police force to quash dissent in Gaza

Documents seized from Gaza reveal Hamas General Security Service, which made files on 10,000 Gazans believed to critical of Hamas, including journalists and protesters.

PM Netanyahu not ruling out exiling Hamas leaders from Gaza

The Prime Minister reiterated that if Hamas lays down its arms the war will end immediately.

Senator Graham:

'Stalling Israel aid would be a reward to Hamas'

Sen. Lindsey Graham responds to Biden's threat to stall military aid for Israel: Americans should be all in and helping Israel against an existential threat.

Report:

Sinwar is hiding in Khan Yunis

According to report in The New York Times, Yahya Sinwar is not in Rafah, but remains in the tunnels in Khan Yunis - surrounded by hostages to use as human shields.

Erdogan:

'US and Europe not pressuring Israel to agree to ceasefire'

Turkish President claims Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and Netanyahu in response "attacked the innocent people in Rafah".

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Terrorist who held hostage Noa Marciano captive eliminated

The terrorist, Naeem Ghoul, who was eliminated on Friday, was involved in firing rockets at Israeli territory and was also responsible for holding Noa Marciano, who was murdered by an al-Shifa hospital doctor.

Blinken:

'Hamas will remain no matter what Israel does in Rafah'

US Secretary of State reiterates administration's opposition to Israel's crushing of the last 4 Hamas battalions in Rafah, demands plan for 'day after.'

Over 150 targets struck

IDF soldiers operate in Jabaliya, Zeitoun and Rafah

DF troops began an operation overnight based on intelligence information regarding attempts by Hamas to reassemble its terrorist infrastructure and operatives in Jabaliya.

Palestinian Arabs are not victims of Hamas

How did Israel agree to that phrasing? What a tragic mistake! OP-ed.

IDF Spokesman:

'Our war is against Hamas, not against the people of Gaza'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari issues English statement on operation in Rafah: Our operations against Hamas in Rafah remain limited in scope and have avoided densely populated areas.

Live updates:

UAVs from Lebanon explode in northern Israel

IDF says targeted strikes begin as War Cabinet unanimously votes to proceed with Rafah operation, Arabic sources say infantry, tanks crossed border.

IDF spokesman: One of Hamas' rockets hit a playground

'We are the IDF. Our purpose is to preserve the State of Israel, to protect its independence, and to stop its enemies from disrupting everyday life for Israel's citizens and residents,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

Foreign Ministry:

South Africa continues to be Hamas's legal arm

A statement by Israel's Foreign Ministry denounced the South African appeal against Israel's conduct since the last hearing in the Hague, claiming that the country was once again serving Hamas's ends.

This is where Yahya Sinwar is hiding

Recent intelligence estimates point to location which Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar left about a month ago, The New York Times reports.

Following Hamas attempts to reorganize:

IDF evacuates civilians from Jabaliya

IDF urges civilian population of Jabaliya and surrounding areas to temporarily evacuate to shelters in western Gaza City.

Psychological terrorism:

Hamas publishes video clip of hostage Nadav Popplewell

Nadav Popplewell, son of released hostage Channah Peri, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nirim on October 7.

Hamas:

'We'll re-examine our negotiation strategy'

Hamas blames Israel for collapse of talks on a ceasefire and a hostage release deal, says it will hold consultations with other factions and “re-examine” its negotiation strategy.

Bennett responds to Biden:

'If Hamas given immunity, all jihadists will use human shields'

Former PM Naftali Bennett responds on CNN to President Biden's threat to halt weapons shipments over Rafah op. 'Profound mistake. Is Israel using bombs to target civilians, absolutely not.'

Report:

This is the Hamas demand Israel rejected

Officials with knowledge of the Cairo hostage talks reveal Hamas demand for potential ceasefire as terror group refuses to commit to releasing 33 living hostages.

Rafah:

Terror cells eliminated in close-quarters combat

IDF soldiers face Hamas terrorists in battle at Rafah crossing as IAF strikes rocket and mortar launching sites in Rafah.

The message of defeating Hamas in Rafah without Biden

It is time to tell Rich Uncle Joe and Chuck the Schumer to take their money and stuff it. They can go take weapons and stuff it. They just gave us the excuse to flatten Rafah.Opinion.

White House:

'Biden instructed his team to continue working with Israel'

A day after Biden warned he would stop transferring bombs to Israel, White House says the US provided Israel with several alternatives for how to pursue Hamas.

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.

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.

IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas Naval commander

During the war, Ahmed Ali was responsible for attacks on Israeli territory and against IDF ground troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

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.’

Hamas is the Ku Klux Klan of the Middle East

Universities must protect Jews from violent hate speech, the way they protect Blacks. That they do not, shows the sickness of progressive higher education.

Biden’s double game on Hamas should fool no one

A presidential speech condemned past and present antisemitism. However, it contradicted policies aimed at letting the terrorists win and appeasing pro-Hamas voters.

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.

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.

US government outraged at Hamas response

New York Times reports that Biden officials are outraged at Hamas’ response to discussions to reach an agreement for the release of the hostages.

'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.

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.

Jordan's Queen Rania:

'I try to put myself in the shoes of hostages’ mothers'

Jordan’s Queen Rania al-Abdullah tells CBS she feels empathy for Israeli mothers who have children in Hamas captivity, but urges Israel not to channel the trauma of October 7 to fuel a cycle of “retribution and revenge.”

Abbas welcomes Hamas' agreement to a ceasefire

PA chairman calls on the international community to pressure Israel to stop the "aggression" in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas says it will accept ceasefire proposal

Terrorist organization ends foot-dragging on latest ceasefire proposal, leader Haniyeh tells Qatari PM. Israeli official - Hamas deceptively 'agreed' to Qatari-Egyptian proposal.

Gallant:

'Hamas refusing hostage deal forces us into Rafah'

Defense Minister meets families of hostages, says efforts to return their loved ones will continue even during Rafah operation,

Hamas suspends hostage negotiations

Hamas official says terrorist organization has suspended hostage talks and will not return its delegation to Egypt for now.

PM's Office responds:

Hamas, not Netanyahu, torpedoed hostage deal talks

'Hamas torpedoed the deal, with its refusal to budge on conditions that no Israeli government would accept,' Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, negating words of Hamas' Moussa Abu Marzouk and the Israeli official who backed him.

Hamas official claims: Netanyahu's statements caused deal to fail

Moussa Abu Marzouk, Hamas official who claimed civilians were 'exempt' from the Oct. 7 massacre, claims to NYT that the impasse in negotiations was caused by PM Netanyahu's promise to topple Hamas battalions in Rafah. Israeli official offers support to Abu Marzouk's claims.

Hamas official:

'Netanyahu is running a military campaign without goals'

Senior Hamas official says the organization is determined to reach a ceasefire agreement and an exchange deal "but not at any cost."

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in UNRWA complex

Hamas oversaw the supply of weapons to dozens of Hamas terrorists from inside the command and control center, including those located and operating inside underground terror tunnels.

CIA director travels to Qatar as hostage talks "near collapse"

Official says William Burns to meet with Qatari PM to exert "maximum pressure" on Israel and Hamas to continue talking.

Netanyahu:

'Surrendering to Hamas demands would be a terrible defeat'

PM addresses the negotiations for a hostage deal, blames Hamas intransigence for lack of deal and says surrendering to its demands would invite repeats of October 7.

Is a US guarantee of Israeli defeat sufficient for Hamas?

Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the American initiative that takes everything into account except Israel's survival- at least as of Saturday night - is encouraging. Op-ed.

Hamas:

'We're headed to Cairo in a positive spirit'

Hamas confirms it is sending a delegation to Cairo, with the goal of reaching an agreement on a hostage release deal.

Arab reports: Egypt extracted promise to delay Rafah operation

While Hamas' response to the Egyptian-proposed ceasefire-prisoner swap deal will almost certainly be negative, Israel has promised to delay an operation in Rafah, sources say.

Kibbutz Be'eri:

Dror Or was murdered on October 7, his body is held by Hamas

Dror Or is the father of Noam and Alma Or who were freed from captivity. Their mother was also murdered by Hamas on the day of the massacre.