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Report: Israel begins flooding Hamas tunnels with seawater

New report says Israel has conducted initial tests and begun to fill Hamas's underground tunnels with water from the Mediterranean Sea.

Gallant: Northern Gaza is on the verge of collapse

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said this evening that the IDF is destroying Hamas's underground infrastructure in northern Gaza.

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IDF soldier eliminates terorrists while wounded

A soldier from the IDF's Yahalom unit encounters and eliminates two terrorists despite being wounded himself.

Hostages Families' Forum mourns hostages recovered from Gaza

Eden and Ziv were recovered in a special forces mission in the Gaza Strip, and their bodies brought home for identification and burial.

IDF recovers bodies of two hostages from Gaza

The bodies of Eden Zakaria and Ziv Dado were recovered in a special forces mission in Gaza and have since been brought back to Israel.

Journalist on IDF duty:

'This is what we found in Gaza homes'

Journalist Roy Yanovsky, an IDF major fighting in Gaza, disclosed what soldiers are finding inside Gaza homes.

IDF's Hanukkah message: 'Now is our turn'

Watch: IDF's message to the world in wake of the war and in light of the festival of Hanukkah.

CoS and head of Shin Bet:

'We will topple Hamas, we will reach the hostages'

Chief of Staff: "We are intensifying achievements in northern Gaza, the south and into the ground."

Over 500 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists arrested over last month

140 terrorists apprehended since end of operational pause and transferred to ISA and Unit 504 for questioning.

Hamas RPG training site found inside mosque

Weapons found inside UNRWA bags found in mosque in Jabalya, Gaza.

Jerusalem Brigade thwarts Hamas attack on IDF troops

Terrorists attempting to emerge from tunnel to ambush soldiers taking cover spotted before being able to attack.

'A gift from Heaven':

First logistical airdrop during war in Gaza

Airdrop brings 7 tons of water to hundreds of IDF soldiers engaged in combat in southern Gaza. Watch.

Cleared for publication:

Three IDF reservists fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip

Major (Res.) Roman Bronshtein, Captain (Res.) Eliya Yanovsky, and Master Sargeant Ari Yehiel Zenilman fell in battle on Sunday.

3 soldiers fell in battle, officer killed in military accident

Three soldiers killed in battle in Gaza against Hamas terrorists. Fourth soldier killed in a military accident.

IDF Chief of Staff in North:

'For communities to return, we need a different situation'

Chief of Staff Halevi stated that while war is not the first solution, there are cases where it is right to use this tool in its full force.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'We intend on reaching Hamas' senior trio: Sinwar, Deif, & Issa'

Spokesman Hagari alluded to inappropriate behavior by IDF soldiers: 'IDF forces operate according to the values and spirit of the IDF.'

Following his predecessor:

IDF and ISA kill commander of Hamas’ Shuja'iyya Battalion

Emad Krikae was promoted after the previous commander of the Hamas battalion was killed by the IDF earlier in the war.

Helmet-cam footage:

Nahal Reconnaissance Unit battles terrorists in Jabalya

Soldiers from the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit eliminated 67 terrorists in face-to-face encounters, with tank fire and direct fire support.

Cleared for publication:

Lieutenant Nethanel Menachem Eitan fell in battle in Gaza

Eitan, 22, from Jerusalem, was a cadet in the IDF Officers' School Gefen Battalion who served as a soldier in Unit 669.

Nearly a decade later:

Golani Brigade returns to Shuja'iyya

The Golani Brigade is again fighting in the Gaza neighborhood in which it lost several soldiers and officers in 2014.

Hezbollah launched rocket from next to UN compound

A rocket launched by Hezbollah on Saturday was launched from 20 meters away from a United Nations compound in southern Lebanon

Gallant to IDF enlistees:

'You're the strongest expression of our victory over Hamas'

Minister of Defense tells new conscripts that while they are enlisting to the IDF, Hamas members are surrendering.

IDF casualty report:

Swords of Iron: 1593 wounded, 40 in serious condition

IDF: 40 soldiers currently hospitalized in serious condition, 211 in moderate condition and 165 in mild condition.

Six soldiers injured in attacks from Lebanon

2 soldiers moderately wounded, 4 lightly wounded as 2 aerial targets launched at the Western Galilee. IDF striking Hezbollah in retaliation.

Day 65:

IDF strikes 250 terrorist targets in Gaza

IDF forces destroy underground tunnel shafts, thwart attempts to attack soldiers.

Where did Hamas' spokesman go?

Abu Obaydah, the spokesman for Hamas, has vanished from their video messages. Palestinian media reports that he may have been killed.

Swords of Iron:

Combat in the city of Jabaliya

Nahal Brigade forces battle Hamas terrorists in Jabaliya

Special footage:

Close-quarters combat in the heart of Shuja'iyya, Gaza

IDF troops encounter Hamas terrorist cell within a school compound, eliminate the terrorists.

Soldier injured in shooting attack in Samaria

Terrorists fire at IDF soldiers near Ya'bad in Samaria. One soldier suffers light-to-moderate injuries. Troops pursuing the terrorists.

MSG Naftali Yonah Gordon and SFC Omri Rot fell in battle in Gaza

Since the renewal of fighting a week ago, 24 soldiers have fallen, 95 since the ground operation began.

Terror tunnel, weapons found in Al-Azhar University in Gaza

Terror tunnel running from university yard to a school 1 kilometer was uncovered along with weapons, explosives, and rockets.

Gal Eisenkot, son of former Chief of Staff, laid to rest

PM Netanyahu, Presiden Herzog attend funeral of son of Minister Gadi Eisenkot, who fell in battle in Gaza.

IDF clashes with terrorists in Shechem area, 5 terrorists killed

Terrorists open fire, throw explosives at IDF troops carrying out arrest operation in Tibas.

450 Hamas targets struck in Gaza over last day

IDF continues military operation in Khan Yunis on 63rd day of the war.

1 killed:

IDF helicopter accidentilly fires at building holding soldiers

Combat helicopters accidentally fire at building housing soldiers who called them for aid due to miscommunication.

IDF noticing:

Terrorists prefer surrendering over dying

The IDF says that terrorists in Judea and Samaria have begun turning themselves in to security forces.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hanukkah symbolizes the bravery and victory of our people'

IDF Spokesman Hagari says IDF has lost 'some of its best' on 2-month anniversary of start of the war against Hamas.

1st night of Hanukkah in Gaza:

General to soldiers: 'You are the Maccabees of our time'

The Commander of the IDF Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman lit the menorah with reservists in the Gaza Strip.

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Body camera footage from a Hamas terrorist in Gaza

A camera was found on this terrorist with a recording of terrorists with RPGs launching an anti-tank missile at IDF forces.

Cleared for publication:

Gal Eisenkot, son of former IDF Chief of Staff, fell in battle

In addition, Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Jonathan David Deitch, 34, from Harish, fell in southern Gaza.

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Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from civilian areas

IDF troops directed a precise aerial strike against the cell. All of the terrorists in the cell were eliminated.

Gaza's Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Terror tunnels, weapons found in and around civilian buildings

IDF uncovers more evidence of Hamas' use of civilian buildings for terrorist purposes as battles with terrorists continue.

Exposed:

Hamas leaders spend thousands of dollars while people suffer

IDF forces captured receipts showing how the leaders of Gaza spent thousands of dollars while Gaza endured a humanitarian crisis.

IDF Spokesman:

'Sinwar is not above ground. Our job is to kill him'

IDF Spokesman Hagari said that the Houthi attacks are 'regional terrorism - directed, funded, and orchestrated by Iran.'

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IDF surrounds Khan Yunis and increases pressure on Hamas

Troops broke through the Khan Yunis Brigade's lines of defense, surrounded the city, and began maneuvering in the heart of the city.

Southern Command commander:

'The combat in Khan Yunis is a major effort'

MG Yaron Finkelman held an operational situational assessment with the IDF troops currently engaging in combat in the area of Khan Yunis.

Some reservists who fought in Gaza to be released

IDF Manpower Directorate Head Major-General Yaniv Asor says move will ensure released soldiers are ready to be called up again.

Nahal Brigade troops find weapons in mosque, school

IDF finds more civilian buildings used by Hamas for terrorism during battles in Jabalya, swastikas found sprayed on walls.

Two fallen IDF soldiers identified

IDF clears for publication the names of fallen soldiers Yehonatan Malka and Yochai Gur Hershberg.

In rare move:

IDF apologizes for hitting Lebanese soldiers

IDF issues apology after an Israeli attack which targeted Hezbollah hit soldiers in the Lebanese army.

MDA volunteer killed in Gaza:

'Tuval was a special guy who always wanted to help'

Magen David Adom (MDA) announces that IDF soldier and MDA volunteer Staff Sergeant Tuval Yaakov Tsanani fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, who has been killed?

IDF, Shin Bet publish photograph of Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, video of Northern Brigade leader walking through tunnel.

IDF Chief of Staff:

3rd phase of ground operation against Hamas has begun

General Herzi Halevi says IDF forces encircling Khan Yunis, securing gains in northern Gaza.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Discourse on hostage situation is irresponsible or inaccurate'

The IDF spokesman responded to publications of concern that the kidnapped women are suffering from sexual abuse in Gaza.

IDF soldiers Gil Daniels and Yahel Gazit fell in battle in Gaza

IDF reports deaths of two soldiers in Gaza, says additional soldier evacuated to hospital following severe injuries.

Mothers of soldiers to IDF:

Unthinkable that our sons be harmed for 'humanitarian' reasons

Mothers of soldiers fighting at the front protest unnecessary dangers to their sons. 'We must crush the enemy without mercy.'

Report: Hamas spies infiltrated IDF bases before massacre

The Guardian reports that Hamas maps contained information that could only have been collected by spies in IDF bases before the attack.

Three IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of three soldiers who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. Several other soldiers seriously injured.

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Fierce gun battles between IDF forces and Hamas terrorists

601st Battalion and 401st Brigade engage in firefights with Hamas terrorists. Sergeants Ben Zussman and Binyamin Yehoshua Needham killed.

IDF advancing draft of hundreds of Yeshiva students

Operational needs of the ongoing war have caused the IDF to draft students significantly earlier than originally planned.