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Terrorists film themselves planting IEDs to attack IDF

A camera recovered from the corpse of a dead terrorist shows Hamas operatives planting bombs in Gaza to use against Israeli troops.

Terrorists film themselves planting IEDs to attack IDF

Arab media:

Three dead, six injured in IDF strike on vehicle in Rafah

At least three were apparently killed, and an additional six were injured in what is assumed to have been a targeted assassination.

Three dead, six injured in IDF strike on vehicle in Rafah

Gadi Haggai, 73, killed by Hamas, body held in Gaza

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces that elderly resident kidnapped on October 7 has been killed, his 70-year-old wife remains a hostage.

Gadi Haggai, 73, killed by Hamas, body held in Gaza

Wounded soldier says goodbye:

'I don't know how I survived'

Daniel Mazevich returns to his burned-out APC to say goodbye to the eleven comrades he lost when a missile hit the vehicle.

'I don't know how I survived'

IDF finds Hamas children's uniforms in Beit Hanoun

5th Brigade forces locate tunnel shafts in homes of Hamas operatives and one inside a school.

IDF finds Hamas children's uniforms in Beit Hanoun

Rocket launchers used to attack Israel this week seized

IDF troops locate weapons storage facility containing large quantities of weapons, long-range rocket launchers in Juhor ad-Dik.

Rocket launchers used to attack Israel this week seized

Former diplomat presents:

Here are some facts about the Israel-Lebanon situation

Former Consul General Israel Nitzan "reminds" the UN of the facts it left out in its report on tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

Here are some facts about the Israel-Lebanon situation

Nikki Haley:

'Pro-Hamas countries should take in Gazans'

Republican presidential candidate in TV interview: Where are the friends of Gaza? They should be the ones saving them.

'Pro-Hamas countries should take in Gazans'

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Commando fighters operating in Khan Yunis

Soldiers of the 98th Division have been operating in the Khan Yunis area, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.

Commando fighters operating in Khan Yunis

Two soldiers fell in battles in Gaza, three seriously injured

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of two fallen soldiers whose families were notified.

Two soldiers fell in battles in Gaza, three seriously injured

Report:

Netanyahu sought to pressure Egypt to take in displaced Gazans

Washington Post reports that Netanyahu asked Biden, Sunak and Macron to pressure Egypt to open its borders to Gazans, but was rejected.

Netanyahu sought to pressure Egypt to take in displaced Gazans

John Kirby:

'Israel planning to transition to different phase of fighting'

White House spokesperson says Israel assured the US it plans to transition to "lower-intensity" fighting in Gaza.

'Israel planning to transition to different phase of fighting'

Netanyahu:

'There needs to be victory – until the goals are completed'

Netanyahu meets representatives of bereaved families from the Heroism Forum, says Israel won't end the war until all its goals are reached.

'There needs to be victory – until the goals are completed'

US willing to support:

Security Council vote on Gaza aid delayed again

United States says it can now support the proposal after securing desired changes to its wording.

Security Council vote on Gaza aid delayed again

Israel considering 'improving' its offer to Hamas

According to reports, Israel will offer to extend the ceasefire for more than two weeks in order to convince Hamas to release more hostages.

Israel considering 'improving' its offer to Hamas

Ivanka Trump:

'Even in the darkest times, hope and goodness are ever-present'

Ivanka Trump after visit to Kfar Aza: As so many rise to help, heal, and rebuild, it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of humanity.

'Even in the darkest times, hope and goodness are ever-present'

Likud MK to US news website:

'Establishing a Palestinian state would be rewarding Hamas'

In op-ed for The Hill, MK Dan Illouz explains why Israel must resist international pressure to establish a Palestinian state.

'Establishing a Palestinian state would be rewarding Hamas'

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will continue to operate to enable return of hostages'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari sends warning to Hezbollah: We will continue to act to push Hezbollah away from the border.

'We will continue to operate to enable return of hostages'

IDF captain in Kfar Aza:

'Our mission is for the world to understand what happened here'

Captain (res.) Maya, a member of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, tells Arutz Sheva how important it is to convey the full truth of Oct. 7.

'Our mission is for the world to understand what happened here'

Terror group is desperate:

Hamas publishes footage of murdered hostages

In the footage, Elia Toledano, Nik Beizer, and Ron Scherman, who were murdered in captivity, are seen alive.

Hamas publishes footage of murdered hostages

Hillary Clinton meets with families of hostages in NY

The families shared their stories with the Fmr. Sec. of State and presented her with a dog tag reading: "Our hearts are captive in Gaza."

Hillary Clinton meets with families of hostages in NY

General Kaddish Day:

Hundreds of volunteers to say Kaddish for massacre victims

'Hessed Haim and Emet' recruited 730 volunteers who undertook to say Kaddish for the victims and fallen soldiers every day.

Hundreds of volunteers to say Kaddish for massacre victims

Hamas' inspiration:

Mein Kampf found in home of Hamas terrorist

A soldier operating in the home of a Hamas operative found an Arabic copy of the book penned by Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

Mein Kampf found in home of Hamas terrorist

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How the IDF destroyed the tunnel network in Hamas' Elite Quarter

401st Brigade, Yahalom Unit destroy vast tunnel network in Gaza City quarter where senior Hamas leaders lived.

How the IDF destroyed the tunnel network in Hamas' Elite Quarter

IDF investigating:

Flyers calling on Gazans to evacuate land in central Israel

Residents of Rosh Ha'ayin and Samaria were shocked to find flyers calling on residents of northern Gaza to leave combat zones.

Flyers calling on Gazans to evacuate land in central Israel

World's largest 'Bring Them Home Now' mural unveiled near LA

The mural, which was painted on a building owned by a Hollywood producer, calls for the release of the nearly 130 hostages held by Hamas.

World's largest 'Bring Them Home Now' mural unveiled near LA

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Fallen soldier saluted as he makes his final journey

Hashmonaim residents and soldiers lined the streets to pay final respects to Sergeant Lavi Ghasi, who fell in battle in Gaza.

Fallen soldier saluted as he makes his final journey

Benny Gantz:

'As long as it may take, we will fight, and we will win'

National Unity Chairman Minister Benny Gantz visited southern Israel and reemphisized that there is no intention to stop the fighting.

'As long as it may take, we will fight, and we will win'

Netanyahu answers Hamas:

'We won't stop the war, surrender or die'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will not stop fighting until Israel has reached its goals.

'We won't stop the war, surrender or die'

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Soldiers eliminate threats emerging from tunnels deep in Gaza

In the Beit Hanoun area, soldiers spotted a terrorist emerging from a tunnel shaft while firing at them to draw them into a trap.

Soldiers eliminate threats emerging from tunnels deep in Gaza

IDF gains operational control over Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Forces from several brigades participated in the battle to capture the densely populated hostile neighborhood.

IDF gains operational control over Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Four out of seven senior Hamas commanders have been eliminated

The IDF continues to dismantle Hamas' Gaza Brigade. From the Brigade's command, three senior commanders remain.

Four out of seven senior Hamas commanders have been eliminated

Barrage of rockets fired towards central Israel

Rocket fragments reported in Herzliya, Rishon Lezion, and Or Yehuda, MDA says.

Barrage of rockets fired towards central Israel

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump tour kibbutz ravaged in massacre

The daughter of fmr. President Trump and her husband visited Kfar Aza, where they spoke with residents and members of the security forces.

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump tour kibbutz ravaged in massacre

Footage from the battlefield:

IDF soldiers find weapons in childrens' rooms and hidden in toys

In an operation, forces eliminated hundreds of terrorists and found weapons hidden in children's dolls in the Bakshi area.

IDF soldiers find weapons in childrens' rooms and hidden in toys

Heavy missile barrage on central Israel

Rocket fragments found in Tel Aviv school; no injuries reported.

Heavy missile barrage on central Israel

Hamas: No deal until war ends

Hamas publishes official declaration, says 'no discussion about captives and prisoner swap until end of aggression.'

Hamas: No deal until war ends

Likud MK Danny Danon:

'Resist international pressure and keep fighting'

MK Danny Danon led an international delegation, including Governor Mike Huckabee, on a tour of towns attacked by Hamas.

'Resist international pressure and keep fighting'

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The heroic battle for Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak

Newly released footage shows a neighborhood watch squad holding off a Hamas force with automatic rifles, grenades, and RPGs for 12 hours.

The heroic battle for Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak

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IDF commander dedicates tunnel explosion to fallen soldiers

Soldiers destroy tunnel shafts terrorists hid in to fire at IDF - and dedicate the blast to their comrades who were killed in the clash.

IDF commander dedicates tunnel explosion to fallen soldiers

Ben-Gvir: Otzma Yehudit will not support a halt to the war

Itamar Ben-Gvir warns the Prime Minister that his party may withdraw from the coalition if Netanyahu agrees to an extended ceasefire.

Ben-Gvir: Otzma Yehudit will not support a halt to the war

Two injured by antitank missile in Upper Galilee

Antitank missile fired from Lebanon hits vehicle, leaves at least two people injured.

Two injured by antitank missile in Upper Galilee

Released hostage:

'We heard on the radio that Dad had been killed'

Agam Goldstein-Almog, 17, speaks about her time in Hamas captivity. 'We knew about Yam's death, we still held out hope for Dad.'

'We heard on the radio that Dad had been killed'

Politicans knew about tunnel system for years, but did not act

Security officials claim that despite deliberations on the Hamas tunnels system, political officials refused to order an attack.

Politicans knew about tunnel system for years, but did not act

IDF takes out rocket launcher in Lebanon

IDF artillery strikes Hezbollah terror infrastructure, launcher used to fire at Israel.

IDF takes out rocket launcher in Lebanon

Khan Yunis:

IDF eliminates terrorists in strike on terror compound

IDF locates numerous weapons during search of school, destroy launcher loaded with rockets aimed at Israeli territory.

IDF eliminates terrorists in strike on terror compound

'Giving to others was at the root of his soul'

Teachers mourn fallen Givati Brigade officer Lieutenant Yaacov Elian, 20, from Ramat Gan.

'Giving to others was at the root of his soul'

Due to Gaza war:

Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships from docking at its ports

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accuses Israel of ignoring basic humanitarian principles and violating international law in Gaza.

Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships from docking at its ports

Three soldiers fell in Gaza, eight seriously injured

Sergeant Lavi Gihasi, Lieutenant Yaacov Elian and Lieutenant Omri Shwartz fell in battle in Gaza. Eight soldiers were seriously injured.

Three soldiers fell in Gaza, eight seriously injured

Macron:

'Fighting terrorism does not mean flattening Gaza'

French President again criticizes Israel's response to Hamas attack: Stop this response because it is not appropriate.

'Fighting terrorism does not mean flattening Gaza'

Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire postponed again

President Joe Biden says the United States is still working through whether to support the resolution.

Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire postponed again

US letter supports Israel:

'America must stand with Israel to eradicate Hamas'

Elected officials, national security and military experts sign letter calling for the US to stand by Israel as it fights Hamas.

'America must stand with Israel to eradicate Hamas'

After midnight:

Rocket barrage on Kiryat Shmona, Hezbollah claims responsibility

At least eight rockets fired, of which two exploded in the city. Hezbollah: A response to Israel's continued aggression.

Rocket barrage on Kiryat Shmona, Hezbollah claims responsibility

Soldiers on Mt. Hermon ask for warm clothing

A convoy of 'Vaad Tzedakah' volunteers set out this morning, loaded with good news for the IDF soldiers on the northern front

Soldiers on Mt. Hermon ask for warm clothing

Report:

Hamas rejected Israeli offer for hostage deal

Wall Street Journal report: The Israeli offer included a one-week ceasefire in exchange for dozens of hostages.

Hamas rejected Israeli offer for hostage deal

Hamas official who proudly flaunted massacre thanks Canada

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad thanked Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for their support of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas official who proudly flaunted massacre thanks Canada

Top Israeli pundit:

'Biden's dreams will harm our reality'

Amit Segal explains why it is more likely for Hamas to take over Judea and Samaria than for the PA to take over Gaza.

'Biden's dreams will harm our reality'

Hamas' subterranean city:

IDF takes control of Hamas' 'Elite Quarter'

The IDF has captured the area from where Hamas’ administrative and military leadership operated.

IDF takes control of Hamas' 'Elite Quarter'

Israeli Sheikh to Arutz Sheva:

'The cursed massacre conflicts with Islam'

Arutz Sheva spoke with Sheikh Muhammad Sharif Odeh, who believes that God promised to bring the Jewish people back to Israel.

'The cursed massacre conflicts with Islam'

How the IAF wiped out much of Hamas' Aerial Unit

Hamas aerial detection system was hidden inside water heaters on the roofs of civilian houses in the Gaza Strip.

How the IAF wiped out much of Hamas' Aerial Unit