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Soon: Special Day to Recognize Injured Soldiers, Terror Victims

Israelis will commemorate the efforts of soldiers injured in the line of service to the State on December 9, if a bill passes into law.

Tzipi Livni Advocates Deterrence Against Hamas

Justice Minister known for pushing peace talks admits that 'there is no hope for peace' with Hamas, calls to 'act forcefully.'

110 Rockets Fired on Israel Since Wednesday

Statistics on escalation in Gaza surface as Israel waits to see action - or a ceasefire.

IDF Officials Favor Ceasefire with Hamas to Gaza Offensive

Despite rising calls to launch a full-scale operation in Gaza, the IDF is proud of its 'restraint,' an official states.

Minister: Operation in Gaza Ineffective in Stopping Hamas

Ya'akov Perry admits that while a full-scale assault in Gaza could temporarily provide peace, 'you cannot destroy an ideology.'

Breaking News

Suspect in Boys' Kidnapping Arrested in Hevron

Hussam Dufash, third suspect named on Friday, arrested late Saturday night after contacting reporters over the case.

Bennett: Restraint Against Rocket Fire is 'Weak'

Jewish Home Chairman pushes 'zero tolerance' on rocket fire, slams implication that Negev less important to protect than Tel Aviv.

Liberman Slams Ceasefire Proposal With Hamas as 'Huge Mistake'

Foreign Minister slams lack of deterrence during Sderot visit, calls for systematic operation against Hamas with US involvement.

Report: Egypt Brokering Ceasefire Between Israel, Hamas

Ceasefire 'not ready', Hamas official says, despite telling BBC that it would be ready 'within hours' earlier Friday. Is an assault ahead?

Murdered Arab Teen's Mother Calls for Violent Revenge

Mother of 16 year-old Mohammed Abu-Khder supports increased violence against Israel, as it 'exercises Palestinian rights.'

Israel Under Fire

Gaza Rockets Rain On Despite IDF's 48 Hour Ultimatum

Flaunting threats of IDF attack, terrorists in Hamas-enclave continue the escalation Friday morning; Hamas source claims imminent ceasefire.

Intelligence Minister Says Gaza Operation is 'Inevitable'

After IDF 48 hour ultimatum, Steinitz says 'Gaza is growing an army with artillery,' says Israel should choose timing of operation.

Lynch Mob Hurls Rocks at Lost Israelis; One Injured

Arabs surround cars which accidentally entered Arab settlement in Binyamin; occupants narrowly escape with their lives.

IDF's Twitter Hacked, Warning of 'Nuclear Leak' Posted

Hackers nearly cause panic after posting a fake tweet about a nuclear leak in Dimona on IDF's Twitter account.

Hareidi Soldiers Jailed Over Call to Eliminate Terrorists

Four combat soldiers sentenced to ten days over taking part in massive internet protest; Tzipi Livni starts 'hotline' for complaints.

IDF Deploys More Troops on Gaza Border amid Airstrike

Over 30 rockets rain on Israel since Wednesday; IDF moves 'HQ, not field level' officers to Gaza in 'defensive' move.

IDF Arrests Hamas PA Parliament Member

The IDF continued with its campaign of rounding up Hamas terrorists, arresting a Hamas member of the PA parliament.

MKs Call on Netanyahu to Fire Livni, Begin War on Terror

Israeli leaders begin to express frustration at lack of deterrence against terrorism, amid rising tensions and unrest.

Soldiers Take on Tefillin in Merit of the Three Teens

Lavi Battalion combat soldiers take on the commandment of wearing phylacteries daily for the merit of the souls of Eyal, Naftali and Gilad.

IDF Siezes 1.2 Million NIS of Terror Funds in Hamas Crackdown

Army summarizes success in mission so far: 442 terrorists arrested, 1.2 million shekels in terror funds seized - and more.

Recording Suggests Boys Murdered Shortly After Abduction

IDF official reveals that shots could be heard in boys' recorded hotline call, rifle was found near burnt car on June 13.

IDF: It's Not Over Until We Find the Murderers

Head of the IDF’s Central Command says Operation Brother's Keeper will continue until the two murderers are found.

Details Emerging on How Bodies of Teens Were Located

Local guides, optician from Elad assisted IDF in locating bodies of kidnapped teens.

'Kidnapping Handbooks' May Have Guided Abduction

Hamas distributed detailed booklets providing doctrinal, logistical instructions to abduct Israelis. Was this abduction 'by the book'?

Watch: Kidnapped Teens' Parents Visit Site of Their Abduction

Parents visit hitchhiking post for first time since their sons' abduction to thank IDF soldiers for their efforts.

Leading Rabbi: War, Not Music Concerts, Will Save Kidnapped Boys

Leading religious-Zionist rabbi says solidarity event won't help find kidnapped boys, urges protests for tougher IDF crackdown on Hamas.

Netanyahu Vows to Outlaw Raed Salah's Islamic Movement in Israel

Prime Minister blames Friday's anti-Israel rally on terror-linked group, promises to crack down following calls to abduct IDF soldiers.

Israel's Next Generation of Combat Vehicle

Designers say 'CombatGuard' can be deployed in even the most rugged terrain; 'characterized by agility, speed and lethality'.

Watch: Gaza CCTV Cameras Record IDF Assassination of Terrorists

Video appears to show the moment two terrorists were eliminated by an Israel Air Force strike while traveling in their car.

Search for missing teens: Day 15

Yaalon Updates Teens' Parents: Still Assuming Boys Are Alive

Two weeks on, defense minister says progress made since last meeting with parents; no let up in op. until kidnappers hunted down.

IDF Yeshiva Leader Demands: 'Cancel Enlistment Law'

Former chairman of Hesder Yeshivas Association calls on Supreme Court to cancel; 'no hareidim enlisting anymore.'

Day Fifteen

Operation Unimpeded by Publication of Kidnappers' Names

IDF rounds up nine more terrorists and checks 40 locations, seizes pistols and explosives. IDF source: 'publishing names didn't harm op.'

Hamas: Israel Trying to Cover Up its Own Failures

Hamas downplays Israel’s publication of the names of those behind the abduction of three teens, says it is hiding its own failures.

Search for the Boys: Day 13

Operation Brother's Keeper to Continue at Full Force

Security Cabinet reverses plan to scale back operation - and allow payments to terrorist prisoners - hours after mothers appeal to MKs.

Could Kidnappers Have Breached Security Border on Way to Gaza?

Video shows Arabs from Hevron area infiltrating security barrier despite IDF clamp-down on area where teens thought to be held.

Palestinian Authority Parliamentarian Among 17 Arrested

Watch drone video of Operation Brother's Keeper arrests; nighttime raids met friction in Tulkarem.

Caving in to pressure?

Ya'alon Denies IDF to Scale Back Hamas Crackdown After Pressure

Well-respected source says Security Cabinet caves to world pressure in run-up to Ramadan, will only focus on search-and-rescue op.

Liberman Blames Assad's Forces for Golan Heights Explosion

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says attack was deliberate, 'clearly from Syrian authorities.'

Sha'ar Sisters Publish Open Letter to IDF

Siblings of kidnapped teen call IDF soldiers 'part of our family.' 'We believe you'll be able to bring them home,' they say.

Twelve Days On, IDF Soldiers Still Have High Hopes to Find Boys

Brothers' Keeper: 15,000 soldiers, hundreds of volunteer requests - and an understanding that 'mothers are waiting for their sons.'

Brothers' Keeper: Day Twelve

IDF Raids 120 More Homes Overnight; 1,800 Total Sites Searched

Official says finding kidnapped teens is the primary target, Shalit deal re-arrests will prompt major changes for Hamas.

Report: IDF Raids Palestinian Arab Magazine Offices

Crackdown on anti-Israel incitement continues, this time on 'cultural' magazine supporting terrorism.

Rights Group: Ten Syrian Soldiers Killed in IAF Airstrikes

Retaliatory measures for explosion in Golan Heights leave rights groups, Damascus grumbling about IDF response to the spillover.

Hamas Threatens to Make Israel 'Suffer'

Senior Hamas official threatens retaliation in 'self-defense' against crackdown, indicates transfer of power over Gaza to Fatah.

Brothers' Keeper: Day Nine

1,400 Sites Searched, 350 Arrests Made in Search for Teens

Terror suspect shot dead as search for missing teens extends north of Hevron.

Syria Spillover?

Golan Heights Explosion Kills Israeli Teen, IDF Responds

Mortar shell detonated near moving vehicle explodes, killing one and seriously injuring up to 4; IDF begins firing into Quneitra.

Deputy Minister Calls to Cut Off Electricity in Gaza, PA

Harsh measures needed to draw information out from Palestinian Arabs, get acknowledgement from the international community, Danon says.

Terrorist with Grenade Apprehended Near Gaza

Suspect apprehended between Yated and Sde Avraham; critics fire back at lax coverage of security fence, poor patrolling near Gaza.

IDF Search Goes Underground

Coordinated effort 'leaves no stone unturned' in finding the missing boys, empties cisterns, pits, and streams near Hevron.

A glimmer of hope?

Report: IDF has Information Indicating Boys Are Alive

Relative of abducted teen stresses that families 'know more than what is being published' and that search is not based on 'faith.'

'Brothers' Keeper': Day Eight

Attacks on IDF Rise as 25 More Arrested

Arrests continue in 'Operation Brothers' Keeper' - sparking a flurry of attacks on IDF soldiers searching for the kidnapped teens.

Security Officials: There's Progress, but It'll Take Time

As Operation Brother’s Keeper continues, officials say that some progress has been made in the search for kidnapped students.

Meretz Head: IDF Operation is Only to Punish the PA

MK Zehava Galon: Operation Brother’s Keeper has strayed away from its purpose and now is used solely to punish the PA.

US Urges 'Restraint' in Search for Kidnapped Teenagers

State Department warns against destabilizing the situation' in Judea and Samaria, as sixth day of search continues.

Terrorists Attempt Attack on IDF Post Near Bethlehem

Vehicle involved in drive-by terror attack still at large in Judea-Samaria; IDF searching for the attackers.

Watch: IDF Raids Hamas Broadcasting Station

IDF releases film footage showing nighttime raid on terrorists' media office, as crackdown on Hamas continues.

Prayer Rally for Kidnapped Teens Held in Hevron

Rabbi David Lau, teen's grandfather Rabbi Amram Yifrah, show immense gratitude for nationwide support and IDF efforts at prayer gathering.

IDF Hitting More Hamas Targets Than Ever Before

'Following the abduction, we've been arresting Hamas operatives we've been chasing for a long time,' official says.

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 6

Anticipating Gaza Flare-Up, Iron Dome Deployed in Coastal Region

IDF prepares for Gaza escalation; confirms kidnapping conducted by Hamas terrorists in Judea and Samaria without orders from Gaza.

IDF Raids Hamas Radio Stations in Judea, Samaria

'Al-Aqsa Radio' offices raided in Ramallah and Hevron as part of IDF operation to crush Hamas infrastructure of terror and incitement.