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Bolivia Claims Israel a 'Terror State'

President Evo Morales renounces Israel's visa exemption, kowtows to international community's opinions of Gaza.

Bolivia Claims Israel a 'Terror State'

State Department Hits Back at Israeli Criticism Over Kerry

Spokeswoman Marie Harf calls criticism at Kerry's cease-fire proposal 'offensive and absurd,' says US giving Israel 'unprecedented support.'

State Department Hits Back at Israeli Criticism Over Kerry

US Embassy in Tel Aviv Severely Restricts Visas for Israelis

Tourist visa process cancelled until further notice, embassy announces. Is it a matter of security, or discrimination?

US Embassy in Tel Aviv Severely Restricts Visas for Israelis

General: Operation in Gaza 'A Few Days from Completion'

Maj. Gen. Shlomo Turgeman of the Southern Command notes that the IDF has successfully destroyed tens of terror tunnels.

General: Operation in Gaza 'A Few Days from Completion'

Israel: Latin American Envoy Recalls 'Encouraging Hamas'

Five separate Latin American countries recall ambassadors to Israel over war in Gaza; Israel 'deeply disappointed' over move.

Israel: Latin American Envoy Recalls 'Encouraging Hamas'

PLO: US Backs Hamas in Ceasefire Talks

PA officials accuse John Kerry of plot to 'get rid of the PLO,' back Muslim Brotherhood through Hamas; Abbas said to be 'furious'.

PLO: US Backs Hamas in Ceasefire Talks

Hamas Training in Malaysia for 'Advanced' Terror Attacks

Shin Bet: apprehended Hamas leader reveals elaborate plot for abduction, including paragliding training.

Hamas Training in Malaysia for 'Advanced' Terror Attacks

Soldier Wounded in Anti-Tank Attack

Soldiers treated in hospital; Hamas attacks on the IDF continue despite unilateral ceasefire.

Soldier Wounded in Anti-Tank Attack

'Moderate' PA Leader: Jews Brought the Holocaust on Themselves

Senior member of Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party, Jibril Rajoub, calls Israelis 'the new Nazis', says Israel committing a 'holocaust' in Gaza.

'Moderate' PA Leader: Jews Brought the Holocaust on Themselves

Hamas Calls on Hezbollah to Join 'Resistance' Against Israel

Hamas spokesperson reportedly urges Hezbollah to 'open the Lebanese front,' as IDF operation in Gaza expands.

Hamas Calls on Hezbollah to Join 'Resistance' Against Israel

Israeli Tourists Forced to Leave Maldives Resort after Gaza Demo

Officials say Israelis removed from Sunni-Muslim island 'for their own safety', after tearing down a poster equating Israel to Nazi Germany.

Israeli Tourists Forced to Leave Maldives Resort after Gaza Demo

Watch: Battles Rage as Troops Locate Tunnels, Rocket Launchers

Combined IDF forces take the battle to Islamist terrorists in Gaza.

Watch: Battles Rage as Troops Locate Tunnels, Rocket Launchers

Hamas Intensifies Barrage as Israel Agrees to 4-Hour Ceasefire

Brief truce at 3:00 pm punctuated by heavy rocket fire from Gaza; Cabinet meeting on whether to expand, end the operation.

Hamas Intensifies Barrage as Israel Agrees to 4-Hour Ceasefire

Ex-MK Alleges Government Cover-Up Over 'Terror Tunnels'

Shai Hermesh, a Gaza Belt resident, says locals heard and recorded digging sounds but matters were hushed up.

Ex-MK Alleges Government Cover-Up Over 'Terror Tunnels'

Activists Thank British Airways for Continuing Flights to Israel

Bnei Akiva activists in Israel show British Airways crew members their appreciation for flying to Israel when others cancelled.

Activists Thank British Airways for Continuing Flights to Israel

Netanyahu 'Nixed' Idea of Assassinating Hamas Leaders

Yisrael Hayom says Ministers Lapid, Liberman and Bennett supported the idea of eliminating Meshaal, Haniyeh.

Netanyahu 'Nixed' Idea of Assassinating Hamas Leaders

Son of Hamas Founder: They Consider Dying as a Form of Worship

Mosab Hassan Yousef, whose father helped found Hamas, says the group is looking beyond the destruction of Israel to a global Islamic state.

Son of Hamas Founder: They Consider Dying as a Form of Worship

Hamas Publishes Edited Video of Attack on Soldiers

Five soldiers were killed in attack mounted by Hamas terrorists who emerged from a tunnel near Nahal Oz.

Hamas Publishes Edited Video of Attack on Soldiers

Italian Reporter Reveals Hamas Cover-Up Over Misfired Rockets

Journalist backs IDF version of missile strike on school playground, says Hamas rockets went astray. But it's just the tip of the iceberg.

Italian Reporter Reveals Hamas Cover-Up Over Misfired Rockets

Ignoring Obama's pressure

IDF Launches New Offensive into North, Central Gaza

The military is advancing into more densely populated areas, with close air support, says IDF Radio. Two soldiers lightly hurt.

IDF Launches New Offensive into North, Central Gaza

Hillary: Hamas Uses Human Shields Because ‘Gaza is Pretty Small’

Hillary Clinton buys into the claim that Hamas macabre human shield tactic is simply due to Gaza's size. IDF blamed for deaths in UN school.

Hillary: Hamas Uses Human Shields Because ‘Gaza is Pretty Small’

UNRWA Finds Another Rocket Stockpile in Gaza School

UNRWA finds another rocket stockpile at one of its schools in Gaza, the third time since the beginning of Operation Protective Edge.

UNRWA Finds Another Rocket Stockpile in Gaza School

England Cricketer Warned Not to Wear Gaza Bracelets

England's Moeen Ali warned not to wear wristbands declaring his support for the people of Gaza again during international matches.

England Cricketer Warned Not to Wear Gaza Bracelets

Peace Now Head Criticizes Bennett Over Gaza Statements

Yariv Oppenheimer criticizes Minister Naftali Bennett for saying that Hamas must be left defeated and disarmed.

Peace Now Head Criticizes Bennett Over Gaza Statements

Chile Recalls Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza

Chile recalls its ambassador to Israel for questioning, says it is "disappointed" over Israel's operation in Gaza.

Chile Recalls Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza

Hamas Arch-Terrorist: No Ceasefire Until Siege Ends

In a rare audio message, the head of Hamas’s “military wing” reiterates the group's conditions for a ceasefire.

Hamas Arch-Terrorist: No Ceasefire Until Siege Ends

Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily Edition

Rocket attacks continue. Bennett wants victory. Yad Sarah helps the wounded. Tzohar's annual conference.

Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily Edition

Iranian Supreme Leader Calls to Provide Hamas with Weapons

Iranian spiritual leader calls for increased unity and support of Hamas against 'cancerous enemy' Israel

Iranian Supreme Leader Calls to Provide Hamas with Weapons

Exposed

In Leaked Tape, Hostile Obama Tries to Force PM to Accept Truce

US president markedly unfriendly, interrupted prime minister as he attempted to push unfavorable truce on Israel.

In Leaked Tape, Hostile Obama Tries to Force PM to Accept Truce

US Ambassador: Tape of 'Obama-Netanyahu Conversation' Fabricated

US, Israeli PM rush to reject the authenticity of a recording claimed to be of Obama trying to force an unfavorable ceasefire on Israel.

US Ambassador: Tape of 'Obama-Netanyahu Conversation' Fabricated

No Economic Aid to Hamas-Ruled Gaza

No Economic Aid to Hamas-Ruled Gaza

6 Soldiers Wounded by Mortar Shells as Sirens Sound in Jerusalem

During the past hour, sirens sounded in the capital city and its surrounding regions, No casualties or property damage reported.

6 Soldiers Wounded by Mortar Shells as Sirens Sound in Jerusalem

Hamas Spells it Out: Our Aim is the Extermination of the Jews

In sermon from central Gaza Strip Hamas cleric says his group aims to 'totally exterminate' every last Jew in Israel.

Hamas Spells it Out: Our Aim is the Extermination of the Jews

Kerry: Netanyahu Asked Me to Help Broker Gaza Ceasefire

US Secretary of State rebuffs criticism from Israeli press, says his efforts are 'about Israel's right to defend itself'.

Kerry: Netanyahu Asked Me to Help Broker Gaza Ceasefire

'Palestinian' Man Detained Over Firebombing of German Synagogue

Suspect believed to be one of two attackers who threw molotov cocktails at synagogue in Wuppertal, amid wave of anti-Semitism.

'Palestinian' Man Detained Over Firebombing of German Synagogue

Continuing to Study Torah is 'Part of the Battle'

23rd annual Bible seminars in Gush Etzion take on added meaning as part of 'spiritual battle' against Hamas.

Continuing to Study Torah is 'Part of the Battle'

Erdogan 'Would be Happy' to Return Jewish Award

Turkish Prime Minister's envoy says he will happily return American Jewish Committee award after 'anti-Semitism' controversy.

Erdogan 'Would be Happy' to Return Jewish Award

Five Terrorists Killed After Emerging from 'Terror Tunnel'

Terror attack thwarted as IDF Givati Brigade soldiers identify and kill five terrorists exiting Gaza tunnel; weapons and explosives seized.

Five Terrorists Killed After Emerging from 'Terror Tunnel'

Hamas Denies Signing Up to 'Unilateral Ceasefire'

Hamas spokesperson says claims by senior PLO official of 24-hour ceasefire are false.

Hamas Denies Signing Up to 'Unilateral Ceasefire'

Bennett: IDF Operation Must Bring Hamas 'To Their Knees'

Economics Minister says war with Gaza terrorists 'ripping Hamas apart' and must go all the way; urges public to support PM's efforts.

Bennett: IDF Operation Must Bring Hamas 'To Their Knees'

Watch: 1,000 Attend Jewish-Christian Pro-Israel Rally in Mexico

Jewish community, Evangelical delegation rally outside Mexico City embassy to show support for Operation Protective Edge.

Watch: 1,000 Attend Jewish-Christian Pro-Israel Rally in Mexico

Finance Minister Lapid: Hamas is Holding Gazan Civilians Hostage

Minister Yair Lapid demands 'demilitarization' of Gaza, says Israel can afford a long-term military operation to defeat Hamas.

Finance Minister Lapid: Hamas is Holding Gazan Civilians Hostage

Meet the Unit Taking Care of Wounded Soldiers

The IDF's Yakar Unit accompanies soldiers through the entire recovery process, as revealed in special Arutz Sheva interview.

Meet the Unit Taking Care of Wounded Soldiers

Home Front Command Call Center Saves Lives By Phone

Hundreds of Israelis call the HFC every day, as rocket rains down on their communities. But how do soldiers help Israelis cope?

Home Front Command Call Center Saves Lives By Phone

Hareidi MKs Condemn Attack on IDF Soldier in Beit Shemesh

Reservist returning home physically, verbally abused; MKs vow to treat incident 'like an act of terror.'

Hareidi MKs Condemn Attack on IDF Soldier in Beit Shemesh

Bennett: Demilitarize Hamas, by Force if Necessary

Jewish Home chairman says a 'merciless' and decisive campaign is the only way to remove the Gaza threat.

Bennett: Demilitarize Hamas, by Force if Necessary

Videos from the Front: Haniyeh's Home Gone

Residence and offices of Hamas 'prime minister' and additional government installations targeted by IAF.

Videos from the Front: Haniyeh's Home Gone

Gaza's Only Power Plant Knocked Out

Israeli shelling blamed for setting the plant on fire. Several supply lines from Israel have also been damaged.

Gaza's Only Power Plant Knocked Out

Leftist MK Dismisses Calls to Retake Gaza as 'Cheap Populism'

'Ministers must remember they're dealing with lives, not another speech for Likud,' Meretz Chairman fires.

Leftist MK Dismisses Calls to Retake Gaza as 'Cheap Populism'

Watch: Hamas Activists Attack Reporter in Miami

Hamas activists make clear threats against Jewish reporter in incident virtually uncovered by mainstream media.

Watch: Hamas Activists Attack Reporter in Miami

Khamenei Repeats Israel 'Rabid Dog' Insult in Eid al-Fitr Speech

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, in speech calling the Jewish state a 'wild wolf' for self-defense operation.

Khamenei Repeats Israel 'Rabid Dog' Insult in Eid al-Fitr Speech

Day 22 of Protective Edge: Hamas Still in the Game

Analysis: terror organization's human shield, tunnel tactics proving successful against IDF's limited warfare.

Day 22 of Protective Edge: Hamas Still in the Game

New York: 15,000 Rally in Support for Israel

Thousands gather in midtown Manhattan to show collective support for Israel, after pro-Palestinian protest was launched over the weekend.

New York: 15,000 Rally in Support for Israel

10 KIA in 24 hours

Five Soldiers Killed During Attempted Terrorist Infiltration

Five soldiers were killed when Hamas terrorists breached the border from Gaza on Monday. A sixth soldier prevented abduction of a body.

Five Soldiers Killed During Attempted Terrorist Infiltration

Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily Edition

Fatal mortar shell attack. Netanyahu speaks to the public. Kerry accepts need to destroy terror tunnels. Tanach study continues.

Watch: Arutz Sheva TV's Daily Edition

Hotovely: Say 'No' to U.S.-Offered Ceasefire

Deputy Transportation Minister says Obama's ceasefire makes it seem as though "the United States is working in the service of Hamas."

Hotovely: Say 'No' to U.S.-Offered Ceasefire

Israeli Aircraft Hit Home of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

Israeli aircraft hit the home of Hamas's former PM Ismail Haniyeh.

Israeli Aircraft Hit Home of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

Gantz to Residents of Gaza: Stay Away from Hamas

Chief of Staff asks residents of Gaza to stay away from areas in which Hamas operates, so they are not harmed by the IDF’s operations.

Gantz to Residents of Gaza: Stay Away from Hamas

Names of Four Killed Soldiers Released

Four soldiers who were killed by a mortar shell near the Gaza border served in the 7th Armored Brigade of the IDF.

Names of Four Killed Soldiers Released

Hamas: We Tried to Kidnap a Soldier

Hamas admits it tried to kidnap an IDF soldier in an incident when its terrorists breached the border. The attempt failed.

Hamas: We Tried to Kidnap a Soldier