White House official: We haven't given Israel a deadline to end the war'
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US official: Israel agreed to open Kerem Shalom border crossing
US official says Israel has agreed to open Kerem Shalom crossing but only for screening of humanitarian aid delivered via Rafah crossing.
Biden to Netanyahu: Hamas' refusal to release hostages led to end of ceasefire
US President, in conversation with Netanyahu, stresses "critical need to protect civilians", White House says.
Moving: Freed hostage Amit Shani lights Hanukkah candles
Families of hostages lit the “Hostages' Menorah” with 138 candles, representing all the hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza.
Kibbutz Be'eri: Dror Kaplun, thought to have been kidnapped, was murdered
Kaplun's wife, Dr. Marcelle Frailich Kaplun, was also murdered in the massacre. His remains were found near the kibbutz in recent days.
Live updates: IDF resumes combat against Hamas
Following rocket fire towards Israel, IDF announces renewal of fighting in Gaza. 'Hamas violated operational pause.'
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.
Col. Richard Kemp: IDF kills fewer civilians per combatant than most other armies
Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan praises 2:1 civilian to combatant death ratio in Gaza compared to other wars.
Watch: Brother of hostage lights the menorah in Gaza
IDF soldier Elkana Libman, the brother of Elyakim, who is in Hamas captivity, lit the menorah and expressed hope for his brother's return.
Khan Yunis: Over 150 Hamas terrorists surrender to the IDF
The terrorists were checked by the IDF soldiers and transferred for initial questioning by the security forces.
Watch: 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.
77% of British Jews say BBC biased against Israel during war
Over three-quarters of UK Jews think BBC has been biased against Israel in its coverage of the war with Hamas, according to new survey.
Gal Eisenkot, son of former IDF Chief of Staff, fell in battle in Gaza
In addition, Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Jonathan David Deitch, 34, from Harish, fell in southern Gaza.
Watch: Giant menorah erected in center of Gaza
The menorah towers 14 meters (46 feet) above the battlefield.
Watch: 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.
Netanyahu threatens: 'If Hezbollah starts all-out war, it will turn Beirut into Gaza'
Prime Minister Netanyahu visited reservists in northern Israel. 'I am impressed by the strong spirit here; the nation is proud of you.'
Gaza Shuja'iyya neighborhood: Terror tunnels, weapons found in, around civilian buildings
IDF uncovers more evidence of Hamas' use of civilian buildings for terrorist purposes as battles with terrorists continue.
Freed Thai hostage: Israeli hostages had it worse'
Thai hostages recount how their friends were executed because there wasn't enough room in the terrorists' truck, beatings, and lack of food.
Yad Vashem Chairman: 'Antisemitism on campus is a terminal cancer for universities'
Dani Dayan, Chairman of Yad Vashem, tells Arutz Sheva that growing antisemitism on campus is destroying US universities.
60-year-old Israeli farmer killed by Hezbollah anti-tank missile in Upper Galilee
The civilian was killed when an anti-tank missile was fired from Lebanese territory at a vehicle in the village of Matat.
Steven Spielberg condemns 'unspeakable brutality' of Hamas massacre
Acclaimed Jewish director's USC Shoah Foundation collecting testimony from survivors of October 7 'to counter rise of antisemitism.'
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.
Kibbutz Be'eri survivor: 'G-d pulled me out of there with tweezers'
Yasmin Porat, who survived the massacre in Kibbutz Be'eri, recalls the moments of horror, explains how the myth of 50 hostages was born.
Courage and bravery: These are the 90 soldiers who heroically fell in the war
These are the 90 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting terror.
Maor Gershoni fell in battle in Gaza
Sergeant first class. (res.) Maor Gershoni, age 24, fell Wednesday while fighting Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
Former IDF spokeswoman: Israel must tell the truth about what happened to the hostages
The director of AJC Israel tells Israel National News what Israel must do to win its media war against Hamas.
IDF: Hamas launches rockets from within humanitarian zones
Hamas launched rockets from within the humanitarian zone, using Gazan civilians as human shields.
Mothers of soldiers at the front: More fuel to Gaza means more dangers for our sons
Mothers of Soldiers group to Cabinet: Rethink decision to increase fuel allowed into Gaza. 'Ensure safety of our sons on the battlefield.'
Khan Yunis: Israeli airstrike eliminates terrorists exiting tunnel shaft
Terror cell exiting tunnel shaft beneath debris is spotted, eliminated in airstrike.
Bennett: 'Allowing fuel shipments injects energy to Hamas'
Former PM Naftali Bennett denounces the decision to increase the amount of fuel allowed into Gaza.
Terrorists eliminated, dozens of terror targets attacked
The IDF is continuing combat against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, including in Khan Yunis.
Blinken: Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians
Secretary of State praises Israel's efforts to make sure there are safe areas for civilians during its offensive in southern Gaza.
Sara Netanyahu meets brother and sister freed by Hamas
PM's wife visits the home of the Regev family, whose children Maya and Itay returned home after being held hostage by Hamas.
Sergeant Amit Bonzel and Staff Sergeant Alemnew Emanuel Feleke fell in Gaza
IDF clears for publication the names of two IDF soldiers who fell in Gaza. 413 soldiers have fallen since October 7th.
Report: This is how Hamas lulled Israel into sense of calm
Washington Post report claims Hamas provided Israel with info on Islamic Jihad as it plotted its October 7 massacre.
Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel to Gaza, Smotrich and Ben Gvir oppose
Following US pressure, Political-Security Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel entering the Gaza Strip during the war.
UN Sec-Gen invokes rare article in attempt to force a ceasefire
Antonio Guterres invokes rarely-used Article 99 for the 1st time to demand Security Council force a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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.'
Watch: 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.
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