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Israel kills Hamas leader who was part of planning of massacre

Shadi Barud, Deputy Head of Hamas’ Intelligence Directorate who planned massacre together with Yahya Sinwar, killed in airstrike.

Israel kills Hamas leader who was part of planning of massacre

Signs forbidding entry to Israelis placed on main road

Residents of Samaria tore down signs forbidding Israelis from using a main Samaria road that runs through a PA town.

Signs forbidding entry to Israelis placed on main road

IDF Spokeperson:

'We notified the families of 224 hostages'

Rear Admiral Hagari says ground raids will continue so the IDF can gather more information on hostages and prepare for ground invasion.

'We notified the families of 224 hostages'

Hamas places missile launch pad next to mosque and preschool

The Israeli Navy struck a surface-to-air missile launch pad in Khan Yunis that was situated next to a mosque and a preschool.

Hamas places missile launch pad next to mosque and preschool

Groundwork for ground op.:

IDF forces conduct targeted cross-border raid in Gaza

Israeli armor and infantry struck several targets across the Gaza border in a ground raid of unusual scale.

IDF forces conduct targeted cross-border raid in Gaza

IDF spokesman:

'Wherever we find a senior Hamas official - we eliminate him'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari provides an update on the progression of the war against Hamas.

'Wherever we find a senior Hamas official - we eliminate him'

Footage from day of attack:

Special forces rescue Be'eri residents

Footage reveals the activity of combat soldiers of the Shaldag Unit who fired at the terrorists' vehicle.

Special forces rescue Be'eri residents

IDF reveals true identity of Hamas spokesman

IDF exposed the identity and updated photo of Khadhifa Kahloot, AKA Abu Obaida.

IDF reveals true identity of Hamas spokesman

Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda Kook: No pity for enemies of Jews!

"May G-d save us from those saying we have to judge favorably the murderers who come to slaughter us!: Convince them? With tanks!"

Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda Kook: No pity for enemies of Jews!

Into the dark heart of a symbolic cartoon

The cartoonists real message is: Why won’t the Jews just let themselves be killed? Op-ed.

Into the dark heart of a symbolic cartoon

During activity in Jenin:

IDF UAV strikes terrorists who fired explosives

Gun battle during IDF and Border Police operation in Jenin area. Two terrorists arrested, no injuries among the soldiers.

IDF UAV strikes terrorists who fired explosives

Following rocket launches:

IDF strikes military infrastructure of the Syrian Army

IDF fighter jets strike military infrastructure and mortar launchers belonging to Syrian Army after two rockets were fired from Syria.

IDF strikes military infrastructure of the Syrian Army

From Gaza:

Terror squad eliminated attempting to infiltrate into Israel

Residents of Zikim and Karmia instructed to lock their doors as security forces search area following elimination of cell at Zikim Beach.

Terror squad eliminated attempting to infiltrate into Israel

IDF strikes terrorists who tried to fire rockets from Lebanon

IDF aircraft strikes terrorist cell that was attempting to fire rockets from Lebanon toward Israeli territory.

IDF strikes terrorists who tried to fire rockets from Lebanon

Netanyahu, Gallant and CoS:

'We're working in close and full cooperation, around the clock'

Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chief of Staff publish joint statement following reports of lack of trust between the IDF and the PM.

'We're working in close and full cooperation, around the clock'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We're well prepared for the ground operations in the south'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with commanders of the 146th Division: We want to bring Hamas to a state of full dismantling.

'We're well prepared for the ground operations in the south'

5 commanders of Hamas Aerial Array killed since start of war

IDF eliminates commanders of military arm of Hamas which played significant role in attack against Israel.

5 commanders of Hamas Aerial Array killed since start of war

Gallant:

'We are preparing for next step, it is coming soon'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tours Ashdod Navy base, praises soldiers for work in thwarting many terror attacks.

'We are preparing for next step, it is coming soon'

IDF: Ground operation essential to destroy Hamas

IDF sources warned that the goals of the war cannot be achieved without a ground operation - the sooner the better.

IDF: Ground operation essential to destroy Hamas

Foreign journalists shown video of Hamas atrocities by IDF

1,000 reporters from other nations brought to communities of southern Israel whose residents were massacred by Hamas.

Foreign journalists shown video of Hamas atrocities by IDF

Watch:

Ishay Ribo performs for soldiers on the front line

Israeli pop star Ishay Ribo performed for the reservists of the Artillery Corps 9260th Brigade. Ribo sang: 'Am Israel Chai'

Ishay Ribo performs for soldiers on the front line

In one morning: Over 100 haredim enlist in IDF

Over 100 haredi new recruits will undergo basic training before serving as ambulance drivers and paramedics in the IDF.

In one morning: Over 100 haredim enlist in IDF

Bothsidism - an incurable Jewish disease?

Bothsidism -- a disease that appears to be uncurable among a certain segment of Jews who cannot believe that evil is a real thing. Opinion

Bothsidism - an incurable Jewish disease?

IDF continues extensive strikes in Gaza

PA reports say IDF carried out strikes near Shifa and Al Quds hospitals. Hezbollah terror targets struck in the north.

IDF continues extensive strikes in Gaza

IDF Spokesman to Arutz Sheva:

The world must see the massacre aftermath - with their own eyes

Lt. Col. Richard Hecht explained the importance of showing the media what occurred in southern Israel while it was still fresh.

The world must see the massacre aftermath - with their own eyes

IDF finds booby-trapped school bag left by Hamas terrorists

Bag contained a remotely-activated explosive device and an explosive weighing about 7 kilograms hidden in a school bag.

IDF finds booby-trapped school bag left by Hamas terrorists

IDF believes Hamas is losing control of Gaza

750,000 Gazans defy Hamas to obey IDF orders to evacuate northern Gaza as military steps up its attacks on Hamas leadership.

IDF believes Hamas is losing control of Gaza

Hamas Artillery Array leader killed in Gaza

Muhamad Qatmash, who was responsible for artillery operations in Hamas' Central Brigade in Gaza, killed in airstrike.

Hamas Artillery Array leader killed in Gaza

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza periphery 2 weeks after massacre

Terrorist exhausted after 2 weeks in Israel, arrested while attempted to make his way back into Gaza.

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza periphery 2 weeks after massacre

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IDF strikes Lebanese cell attemting to fire missiles at Israel

Terrorists attempt to fire anti-tank missiles towards Moshav Zar'it, UAv approaching Israel from Lebanon intercepted.

IDF strikes Lebanese cell attemting to fire missiles at Israel

Terrorist behind Huwara murders killed in strike on Jenin mosque

IDF conducts aerial strike on terror compound in Al-Ansar Mosque in Jenin which contained terrorists planning an imminent attack.

Terrorist behind Huwara murders killed in strike on Jenin mosque

Mosques used by Hamas for military purposes attacked in Gaza

IAF fighter jets strike dozens of Hamas targets in Gaza overnight.

Mosques used by Hamas for military purposes attacked in Gaza

IDF: Over 2,000 haredim requested to enlist since start of war

IDF spokesman notes uptick in haredi requests to enlist, emphasizes, 'Every building which falls in Gaza is a building Hamas operates from.'

IDF: Over 2,000 haredim requested to enlist since start of war

Foreign Min.:

IDF found instructions for cyanide on Oct. 7 terrorist's body

IDF soldiers discover USB device containing instructions for homemade cyanide on body of Hamas terrorist who took part in massacre.

IDF found instructions for cyanide on Oct. 7 terrorist's body

IDF eliminates senior Hamas engineer

IDF eliminates Mahmud Sabih, who operated to facilitate the transfer of information for Hamas in the production of weapons and UAVs.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas engineer

IDF intercepts aircraft headed to Israel from Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah post in which a terrorist cell was operating.

IDF intercepts aircraft headed to Israel from Lebanon

Soldier injured from terrorist fire on Lebanon border

IDF soldiers eliminate terrorist who opened fire towards them near Moshav Margaliot, injuring one of them.

Soldier injured from terrorist fire on Lebanon border

My unanswered questions in the midst of war

Do Israel’s protesters any regret? Do we believe Biden will stand by Israel? Will Jewish organizations finally fight antisemitism? Opinion.

My unanswered questions in the midst of war

1,000 tons of armaments arrive to bolster IDF capabilities

The Israeli defense establishment welcomed the arrival of the 45th cargo plane since the Hamas invasion to Israel this morning.

1,000 tons of armaments arrive to bolster IDF capabilities

The fighting near Tulkarem - from a soldier's helmet

Footage from the helmet camera of an IDF soldier shows the battle with terrorists near the Palestinian Authority city of Tulkarem. Watch.

The fighting near Tulkarem - from a soldier's helmet

Defense Min.: Kiryat Shmona residents evacuated to guesthouses

Defense Ministry announces decision to evacuate residents of northern town hit by missile to state-subsidized guesthouses.

Defense Min.: Kiryat Shmona residents evacuated to guesthouses

Terrorist from Hamas' special naval forces eliminated

IAF and Israeli naval forces eliminate Hamas special naval forces operative who was involved in terror attacks against Israel from the sea.

Terrorist from Hamas' special naval forces eliminated

IDF Spokesman:

'Hezbollah will bear consequences of any rockets from Lebanon'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari says tens of thousands of IDF soldiers are preparing for a ground operation in Gaza.

'Hezbollah will bear consequences of any rockets from Lebanon'

Tulkarem:

Border Police officer killed in counterterrorism operation

During the operation, an IDF aircraft located and struck a team of armed terrorists that endangered the Israeli forces.

Border Police officer killed in counterterrorism operation

Netanyahu near Gaza border:

'We will win with all our might'

The Prime Minister met with soldiers at a staging area near the Gaza Strip. 'The entire nation of Israel stands being you.'

'We will win with all our might'

IDF Southern Commander:

'War was forced on us, it will be long and intense, we will win'

Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman spoke out for the first time since the war against the Gaza terrorists began.

'War was forced on us, it will be long and intense, we will win'

Delivery from US:

Hundreds of new armored vehicles arrive in Israel

The vehicles are being transferred to the IDF to replace those damaged during the war.

Hundreds of new armored vehicles arrive in Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets along Lebanon border

The targets struck include an observation point facing the sea, from which anti-tank missiles were fired at Rosh Hanikra.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets along Lebanon border

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Terrorists not only murder Israelis, but civilians in Gaza too'

Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi addressed the world from the Tel Nof airbase.

'Terrorists not only murder Israelis, but civilians in Gaza too'

Haredi journalist:

'Our public is mobilized to be part of the war'

Will we see an influx of haredim into the IDF? Journalist Israel Cohen on the change in trend, from within the sector and in the leadership

'Our public is mobilized to be part of the war'

IDF official statement:

'It is clear that the IDF did not strike the hospital in Gaza'

IDF says additional review found that is clear that the IDF did not strike the hospital in Gaza.

'It is clear that the IDF did not strike the hospital in Gaza'

The two-thousand-year wait

Is God simply waiting along with us to see what His nation will do?

The two-thousand-year wait

Chief of Staff:

'If Hezbollah makes a mistake, it will be wiped out'

General Herzi Halevi tours the northern front as Hezbollah continues its attacks on Israel from Lebanon.

'If Hezbollah makes a mistake, it will be wiped out'

Watch:

IDF prepares to go on offense

IDF reserve units have astounding turnout rate of 120% as military prepares for offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

IDF prepares to go on offense

Intelligence chief takes responsibility for intelligence failure

Major General Aharon Haliva, commander of Military Intelligence Directorate, says intelligence failure will be fully investigated.

Intelligence chief takes responsibility for intelligence failure

Chief of Staff:

'We are at war and we will prevail!'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi wrote a letter on the war to the IDF as a whole, encouraging them in the war effort.

'We are at war and we will prevail!'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The State of Israel is at war and will prevail!'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi publishes message to soldiers and commanders amid the war against Hamas.

'The State of Israel is at war and will prevail!'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas is at war against humanity, not just Israel'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on Hamas stealing fuel from UNRWA: Today, the United Nations revealed the true face of Hamas.

'Hamas is at war against humanity, not just Israel'

IDF strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

The strikes are in response to fire from Lebanon towards Israel on Monday.

IDF strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF responds to Hamas video:

'Hamas is a murderous terrorist organization'

IDF on video of Israeli who was abducted to the Gaza Strip: Hamas tries to present itself as a humanitarian organization.

'Hamas is a murderous terrorist organization'