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White House official: We haven't given Israel a deadline to end the war'

White House national security aide Jon Finer: If the war ended now, Hamas would continue to pose a threat.

'We haven't given Israel a deadline to end the war'

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.

'Israel agreed to open Kerem Shalom border 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.

'Hamas' refusal to release hostages led to end of ceasefire'

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.

Freed hostage Amit Shani lights Hanukkah candles

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.

Dror Kaplun, thought to have been kidnapped, was murdered

Live updates: IDF resumes combat against Hamas

Following rocket fire towards Israel, IDF announces renewal of fighting in Gaza. 'Hamas violated operational pause.'

Anti-tank missile from Lebanon kills Israeli civilian

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.

'Hanukkah symbolizes the bravery and victory of our people'

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.

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

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.

IDF kills fewer civilians per combatant than most other armies

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.

Brother of hostage lights the menorah in Gaza

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.

Over 150 Hamas terrorists surrender to the IDF

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.

Body camera footage from a Hamas terrorist in Gaza

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.

77% of British Jews say BBC biased against Israel during war

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.

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

Watch: Giant menorah erected in center of Gaza

The menorah towers 14 meters (46 feet) above the battlefield.

Giant menorah erected in center of Gaza

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.

Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from civilian areas

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.'

'If Hezbollah starts all-out war, it will turn Beirut into Gaza'

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.

Terror tunnels, weapons found in and around civilian buildings

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.

'Israeli hostages had it worse'

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.

'Antisemitism on campus is a terminal cancer for 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.

60-year-old Israeli farmer killed by Hezbollah anti-tank missile

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.'

Steven Spielberg condemns 'unspeakable brutality' of Hamas

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.

Hamas leaders spend thousands of dollars while people suffer

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.

'G-d pulled me out of there with tweezers'

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.

These are the 90 soldiers who heroically fell in the war

Maor Gershoni fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant first class. (res.) Maor Gershoni, age 24, fell Wednesday while fighting Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Maor Gershoni fell in battle 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.

Israel must tell the truth about what happened to the hostages

IDF: Hamas launches rockets from within humanitarian zones

Hamas launched rockets from within the humanitarian zone, using Gazan civilians as human shields.

Hamas launches rockets from within humanitarian zones

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.'

More fuel to Gaza means more dangers for our sons

Khan Yunis: Israeli airstrike eliminates terrorists exiting tunnel shaft

Terror cell exiting tunnel shaft beneath debris is spotted, eliminated in airstrike.

Israeli airstrike eliminates terrorists exiting tunnel shaft

Bennett: 'Allowing fuel shipments injects energy to Hamas'

Former PM Naftali Bennett denounces the decision to increase the amount of fuel allowed into Gaza.

Bennett: 'Allowing fuel shipments injects energy to Hamas'

Terrorists eliminated, dozens of terror targets attacked

The IDF is continuing combat against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, including in Khan Yunis.

Terrorists eliminated, dozens of terror targets attacked

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.

'Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians'

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.

Sara Netanyahu meets brother and sister freed 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.

Amit Bonzel and Alemnew Emanuel Feleke fell in Gaza

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.

This is how Hamas lulled Israel into sense of calm

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.

Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel to the Gaza Strip

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.

UN Sec-Gen invokes rare article in attempt to force a ceasefire

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.'

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

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.

IDF surrounds Khan Yunis and increases pressure on Hamas