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Israel Heritage Foundation seeks apology from Harris

Israel Heritage Foundation calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to apologize after appearing to blame Israel for the “inhumane” conditions in Gaza.

Biden:

'Israel will provide security for Gaza aid port'

US President when asked whether Netanyahu should be doing more to provide aid to Gaza: “Yes he does”.

US airdrops more aid into Gaza

US official says the military carried out its fourth airdrop of aid into Gaza, does not offer more details.

153 days later:

Search for massacre victims still underway

Months later, victims of the October 7th massacre are still unaccounted for, and the search for them in the Gaza border region continues.

Cyprus-Gaza aid corridor inaugurated

Cypriot initiative will allow increase of humanitarian aid to Gaza, security checks will be carried out in accordance with Israeli standards, Foreign Min. spokesman says.

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Defense Min. to Lloyd Austin:

Military efforts to intensify to bring back hostages

Israel working to intercept sources of tangible and digital currency transferred to Hamas, Defense Min. Yoav Gallant tells US Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin.

Arab report claims:

Prisoner swap negotiations stalled because of Israel

Negotiations for prisoner swap stalled after Israel insisted on hostage release happening first, Arab report claims.

UN Security Council:

Members demand emergency session on Hamas rapes

US, UK, and France call for emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss Hamas sexual crimes on October 7.

Khan Yunis:

IDF takes out 15 terrorists hidden in tunnel shafts

IDF strikes source of rocket fire towards southern Israel, troops continue operations against terror infrastructure and operatives in the Hamad area of Khan Yunis.

IDF investigation reveals:

Thousands of Gazans looted, no shots fired at convoy

IDF investigation of Gaza stampede shows soldiers did not fire towards humanitarian convoy but towards suspects nearing the forces and threatening them.

Netanyahu opposes:

Defense echelon moving to arm Gazans

Defense echelon aiming to arm civilian Gazans who do not support Hamas, so that they can secure the humanitarian aid distribution.

Biden at State of the Union:

'We will not rest until all the hostages are home'

Biden officially announces mission to establish temporary pier that can receive large shipments of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Watch:

Soldiers rescue Gazan girl from rubble

IDF soldiers operating in Gaza rescue a girl who was trapped in the rubble and provide her with first aid.

Bereaved father:

'Adi's light shines from his last letter'

Adi Leon, killed in Gaza in the APC disaster, left his family an emotional letter to be read 'after my death.' Father Amir talks to Arutz Sheva on the educational project that budded from this letter.

Report:

Haniyeh accepted ceasefire, Sinwar rejected it

WSJ reports that Hamas' Gaza leader pushed for more Israeli concessions even as the terror group's most senior leader was ready to accept a 6-week ceasefire.

Olmert:

'Don't go into Rafah, Hamas already defeated'

Former PM says Israel should focus on returning the hostages over all else and declare victory now without removing Hamas from power in Rafah.

Netanyahu:

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

PM says at officer's course graduation ceremony that anyone who tells Israel not to go into Rafah is telling Israel to lose the war.

IDF launches investigation into 10/7 failures

Chief of Staff announces investigation into the failure to predict and prevent the massacre of October 7 in letter to IDF commanders.

Brazil:

President's approval tanks after attack on Israel

Following a tirade comparing Israel to the Nazis, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces his lowest approval ratings in almost a year.

Foreign Min.:

Hamas wants to destroy Israel and the Jewish people

Foreign Minister Israel Katz praises South Dakota adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition, says Hamas 'wants to destroy the State of Israel because they want to destroy the Jewish people.'

New report reveals:

Social media platforms allow denials of Hamas rapes

Ahead of International Women's day, Cyberwell raises alarm on social media trend denying Oct. 7th rape by Hamas and allies.

Rabbi David Stav:

'Free the yeshiva students from the politicians'

The head of the Tzohar Rabbinical organization proposes a novel approach to the issue of haredim drafting into the IDF.

Dozens of bodies sent back to Gaza after examination

The bodies were taken from the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis after suspicions were raised that the bodies were those of hostages.

Report:

Israel set deadline for agreement with Lebanon

Israel has informed Western countries of last date to reach agreement with Lebanon ahead of widescale war.

Terror cell eliminated while nearing rocket launcher

IDF operations against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in Khan Yunis and the central Gaza Strip continue, armed terror cell eliminated in central Gaza.

Report:

Biden weighing ways to prevent attack on Rafah

No decisions yet as Biden administration considers placing conditions on Israel's use of US weapons.

For the second time:

South Africa asks ICJ for measures against Israel

South Africa petitions International Court of Justice to impose emergency measures on Israel over "widespread starvation" resulting from its offensive in Gaza.

Hamas' new demand:

Release Arab-Israeli terrorists

Hamas demanding that Israel will not have the power to veto release of terrorists with Israeli citizenship as part of a hostage release deal.

Most UNRWA workers who took part in Oct. 7 are dead

MKs informed during closed hearing that almost all UNRWA employees known to have participated in the Hamas massacre on October 7 have since died.

Report:

US quietly approved hundreds of arms sales to Israel

Washington Post reports that the United States has delivered thousands of munitions and other lethal aid to Israel since the start of the Gaza war.

International pressure on Israel:

Humanitarian route to Gaza to open this weekend

International pressure with results: this weekend Israel is due to open a direct humanitarian route from its border to the northern Gaza Strip.

Fallen soldier's brother

'Sanctions from Britain? They only make us stronger'

Moshe Sharvit, brother of fallen soldier, Harel, spoke to Arutz Sheva: 'If Britain has recognized my endeavors, it seems that this is a sign that we must take action and increase our work."

Def. Min. to Mechina students:

'Without physical existence, no spiritual existence'

Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, at Eli mechina: ‘You are proof that you can hold a weapon in one hand and a book in another.’

Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire killed

Terrorist who was responsible for launching rockets at Israel and planning October 7th massacre eliminated in airstrike.

Report:

Hamas won't compromise on archterrorist's release

Jordanian news outlet says Hamas won't compromise on Marwan Barghouti's release, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Minister announces:

No fireworks at Independence Day celebrations

Min. Miri Regev says there will be no fireworks at government Independence Day events, calls on local authorities to follow suit.

Hamas sniper cell and commanders surrender to IDF

IDF's Commando Brigade and the Israel Security Agency raid terrorist infrastructure in 'Hamad Towers,' apprehend terrorists, and locate weapons.

Watch: The wedding that moved a country

At the Tel Aviv port, ten couples whose weddings were delayed by the war and the groom's deployment marry in a moving ceremony.

Singer expelled from IDF base for right-wing song

Singer Kobi Peretz was ordered to leave an IDF base in the middle of his performance for allegedly planning to sing a song commonly associated with extreme right-wing groups.

2 October 7 terrorists eliminated

Airstrike in Beit Hanoun takes out 2 terrorists who participated in massacre in Nir Yitzhak.

Following boycott over Gaza:

Starbucks firing 2,000 workers in the Middle East

Starbucks has been targeted by pro-Palestinian Arab activists, leading the Seattle-based company to dismiss just over 10% of its Middle East staff.

US conducts second airdrop of aid into Gaza

US army, in coordination with the Jordanian Air Force, drops over 36,800 US and Jordanian meal equivalents in northern Gaza.

UN rapporteur:

'I haven't seen reports of rocket fire on Israel'

Watch: UN's Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls explains to Israeli TV why she hasn't condemned the rocket fire targeting millions of Israelis.

Blinken to Gantz:

'Humanitarian plan needed before operation in Rafah'

Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State in Washington. State Department: The Secretary underscored the importance of reaching an agreement to achieve the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Watch

Israeli women leaders call out: Never again!

Newly released unity video features members of leading Israeli women's organizations from all sectors, calling on the world to never be silent following the atrocities committed by Hamas against women on October 7.

MK Almog Cohen:

'10/7 is Israel's 9/11; but from here we will rise'

MK Cohen to Arutz Sheva: 'Europe made a big mistake when it opened its door to all the immigrants and now they are paying the price, but they have to understand this is not the maximum price. The price will be very much higher.'

Defense Minister Gallant:

Hezbollah is responsible for worsening the situation

Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, spoke to IDF soldiers in the north of the country: ‘We will have to decide what will be considered a safe situation for the citizens to return home.’

IDF’s LOTAR unit's targeted missions in Khan Yunis

IDF’s LOTAR Counter-Terrorism Unit carried out special and targeted missions in areas of Khan Yunis and located a weapons storage facility in the heart of a residential area.

Mohamed Hadid:

'Zionist' Biden will be 'hunted down like the Nazis'

Real estate tycoon Mohamed Hadid posts social media rant accusing US President of being behind war between Israel and Hamas, vows 'we will hunt them down like they did the Nazis.'

The incriminating document found in Gaza

A Hamas document found in Gaza reveals its senior officials’ ties with an Al Jazeera reporter. It also shows Hamas' responsibility for the failed launch during Operation Breaking Dawn.

IDF soldier surprises parents in Miami

Chabad emissaries who thought that their son was fighting in Gaza were overjoyed when he was invited to join them on stage at a dinner in Florida.

At the Kerem Shalom Crossing:

Police remove protesters - and aid trucks enter Gaza

Dozens of police officers operate at Gaza border crossings, removing protesters who blocked aid trucks from entering Gaza; seven protesters arrested.

Defense Min. to Biden adviser:

Hezbollah aggression bringing tipping point closer

'We are committed to the diplomatic process, Hezbollah’s aggression brings us closer to critical point in decision-making regarding military activities in Lebanon,' Defense Min. Gallant tells Amos Hochstein, US Senior Advisor to President Biden.

US officials clarify:

Ceasefire in Gaza - only as part of a hostage deal

'Ceasefire which is not within the framework of a deal is a victory for terror,' US gov't source tells Israeli news outlet.

IDF seals terror tunnel used by Sinwar's brother

IDF destroys largest terror tunnel discovered in northern Gaza, in which Muhammad Sinwar, brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, was filmed driving.

IDF discovers:

Dozens of terrorists hiding among Gaza civilians

IDF troops continue operating in the Hamad area in western Khan Yunis; apprehend dozens of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who hid among the civilian population and attempted to flee the area.

Pres. Herzog:

World must punish Hamas for sexual violence

'Hamas and its allies are trying to discredit the report, world must react strongly by condemning and punishing Hamas,' Israel's Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

IDF fears mass departure of career soldiers

Numerous career officers say that where reservists have received an outpouring of support and appreciation, career soldiers have been left to fend for themselves.

Gantz to US officials:

Ending war without Rafah op unacceptable to Israel

'Ending the war without clearing out Rafah is like sending a firefighter to extinguish 80% of the fire,' Minister Benny Gantz tells National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.