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IDF: 15,000 targets attacked since the beginning of the war

Israeli forces have attacked 15,000 targets, seized 6000 weapons, and yesterday destroyed an enemy UAV with a Patriot missile.

IDF: 15,000 targets attacked since the beginning of the war

Watch: Israeli pop star sings Hatikva with families of hostages

Israeli singer Omer Adam leads the families of the hostages in singing Hatikva.

Watch: Israeli pop star sings Hatikva with families of hostages

Helmet-cam footage:

IDF soldiers sing Shabbat songs deep in the Gaza Strip

A camera on the helmet of an IDF soldier caught the moment his fellow soldiers took a break from the fighting to welcome Shabbat.

IDF soldiers sing Shabbat songs deep in the Gaza Strip

Chairman Abbas:

'PA will be part of the solution in the Gaza Strip'

Mahmoud Abbas states the Gaza Strip is an 'integral part of the State of Palestine.'

'PA will be part of the solution in the Gaza Strip'

Senator taunts anti-Israel protesters with Israeli flag

The Democrat is refusing to back down from his pro-Israel views despite opposition from his former supporters.

Senator taunts anti-Israel protesters with Israeli flag

Government Press Office Dir:

'Media may not support us, but they can at least be objective'

The director of Israel's Government Press Office describes the challenges of presenting the war to the foreign media.

'Media may not support us, but they can at least be objective'

'My life stopped a month ago'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Kibbutz Be'eri survivor and bereaved daughter Michal Pinyan.

'My life stopped a month ago'

IDF raids office of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's brother

IDF soldiers discover operation and calibration systems for anti-aircraft missiles in raid on Hamas military post.

IDF raids office of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's brother

Sgt. Yehonatan Yitzchak Samo fell defending Israel in Gaza

Paratrooper Yehonatan Samo succumbs to injuries sustained several days ago in battle with Hamas terrorists. 38 soldiers have fallen so far.

Sgt. Yehonatan Yitzchak Samo fell defending Israel in Gaza

Syrian drone crossed through Jordanian airspace to Eilat

Drone which caused explosion at Eilat school came from Syria and not Yemen, IDF announces.

Syrian drone crossed through Jordanian airspace to Eilat

Senators say Israel should be given time to defeat Hamas

Republican and Democrat Senators attend event to move forward with legislation celebration US-Israel relationship.

Senators say Israel should be given time to defeat Hamas

Nukhba force leaders who took part in massacre eliminated

Commander of Hamas terrorists who attacked Kibbutz Zikim and Zikim base killed in Gaza.

Nukhba force leaders who took part in massacre eliminated

Poll: 44% of Israelis want Israel to remain in control of Gaza

41% of Israelis want Gaza to be under international control, only 8% support putting Palestinian Authority back in control of Gaza.

Poll: 44% of Israelis want Israel to remain in control of Gaza

Hundreds of anti-Israel protestors break into NYT building

Protestors calling for destruction of Israel, accusing Biden and the Times of supporting "genocide," occupy NYT lobby.

Hundreds of anti-Israel protestors break into NYT building

Surprising support for Israel:

Author of Goldstone Report criticizes Hamas

Richard Goldstone, who authored the report criticizing the IDF's activities during Operation Cast Lead, signs statement criticizing Hamas.

Author of Goldstone Report criticizes Hamas

Staff sergeant Gilad Rozenblit fell in battle in Gaza

Staff sergeant Gilad Rozenblit, 21, fell in battle in northern Gaza, it has been cleared for publication.

Staff sergeant Gilad Rozenblit fell in battle in Gaza

New York Times:

'HonestReporting's accusations are untrue and outrageous'

New York Times responds to HonestReporting report which revealed that Gaza-based photojournalists were in Israel during Hamas attack.

'HonestReporting's accusations are untrue and outrageous'

Chris Christie to visit Israel

Former New Jersey Gov. and Republican presidential hopeful will visit Israel on Sunday, meet local officials and victims of Hamas attack.

Chris Christie to visit Israel

'You are Iran’s useful idiots'

South Africa's Chief Rabbi blasts government

Rabbi Warren Goldstein slams the South African’s government’s decision to recall its diplomatic staff from Israel.

South Africa's Chief Rabbi blasts government

Biden:

'Humanitarian pauses are a step in the right direction'

US President welcomes Israel’s decision to allow daily four-hour “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza.

'Humanitarian pauses are a step in the right direction'

Netanyahu on Fox News:

'A ceasefire with Hamas means surrender to terror'

Netanyahu clarifies that Israel has not agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza: There won't be a ceasefire without the release of Israeli hostages.

'A ceasefire with Hamas means surrender to terror'

Watch:

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terror infrastructure in Lebanon, in response to the launches toward Israeli territory over the past day.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror infrastructure in Lebanon

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Al Jazeera airs footage of Hamas terrorists in a hospital

Al Jazeera TV airs footage of Hamas terrorists inside Gazan hospital, providing further proof Hamas uses civilians as human shields.

Al Jazeera airs footage of Hamas terrorists in a hospital

For the first time:

'Arrow 3' conducts successful operational interception

"Arrow 3" interceptor used operationally for the first time, successfully intercepts a target fired at Israel in the Red Sea region.

'Arrow 3' conducts successful operational interception

Israel is acquired by harship:

PM Netanyahu meets family of soldier who fell in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara met the family of Pdaya Mark, who fell in Gaza last week.

PM Netanyahu meets family of soldier who fell in Gaza

Col. Richard Kemp:

'If anyone can rescue the hostages, it's the IDF'

Former Commander of the British armed forces in Afghanistan visits Arutz Sheva's Jerusalem studio to discuss the war against Hamas.

'If anyone can rescue the hostages, it's the IDF'

Since war began:

9,500 rockets and dozens of aircraft launched at Israel

For the first time, all the aerial defense systems are working simultaneously - Iron Dome, David's Sling, MIM-104 Patriot, and Arrow.

9,500 rockets and dozens of aircraft launched at Israel

'What was won't be':

How Hamas murderers are treated in prison | Watch

Over 2,600 terrorists have found themselves in Israel's prisons over the past month, where they spend their time cuffed and in solitude.

How Hamas murderers are treated in prison | Watch

Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

'It's our job to remind the world why we are fighting'

Former Justice Minister visits southern communities devasted by Hamas, pledges to help rebuild quickly.

'It's our job to remind the world why we are fighting'

Berlin:

Brandenburg Gate lit up with: 'Never Again is Now'

On the night marking Kristallnacht and amid the war between Israel and Hamas, Berlin landmark lit up with a message against antisemitism.

Brandenburg Gate lit up with: 'Never Again is Now'

Defense Minister Gallant:

'As a father, what father stops searching for his children?! '

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says the IDF has begun using new methods to deal with the tunnels and those in them.

'As a father, what father stops searching for his children?! '

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IDF Chief of Staff and Shin Bet Director visit Gaza Strip

Chief of Staff Halevi and Shin Bet Director Bar held a joint situational assessment on the battlefield in Gaza.

IDF Chief of Staff and Shin Bet Director visit Gaza Strip

Master Sergeant (Res.) Dov Moshe Kogen fell in battle in Gaza

Kogen was the third member of Shaldag and the 36th IDF soldier to fall since the beginning of the ground operation.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Dov Moshe Kogen fell in battle in Gaza

Body of Sgt. Roni Eshel, missing for 34 days, identified

Roni Eshel, 19, served as an observation soldier in Nahal Oz. Her parents had hoped she could be rescued from Gaza.

Body of Sgt. Roni Eshel, missing for 34 days, identified

Scotland:

78-year-old veteran assaulted by anti-Israel activists

Elderly veteran punched and kicked by anti-Israel demonstrators while attempting to sell Remembrance Day poppies at Waverley Station.

78-year-old veteran assaulted by anti-Israel activists

Report:

Two hostages to be released from Gaza captivity

Palestinian Islamic Jihad announced that it was prepared to release two hostages: an elderly woman and a child.

Two hostages to be released from Gaza captivity

Gallant:

'We won't stop until we eradicate Hamas'

Defense Minister meets soldiers of the 252nd Sinai Division. 'Now everyone knows why we need the reserves.'

'We won't stop until we eradicate Hamas'

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Prayer with families of the hostages at Me'arat Hamachpelah

Families of hostages and fallen soldiers gather at the Cave of the Patriarchs to call out to G-d ahead of 'Shabbat Hebron.'

Prayer with families of the hostages at Me'arat Hamachpelah

Over 50 terrorists eliminated:

IDF raids Hamas military quarter in the heart of Gaza City

The military quarter area is the heart of the intelligence and operational activities of Hamas.

IDF raids Hamas military quarter in the heart of Gaza City

Brawl breaks out outside Gal Gadot's screening of Hamas film

Anti-Israel protestors chant for destruction of Israel at demonstration against showing of film documenting Hamas' massacre in LA.

Brawl breaks out outside Gal Gadot's screening of Hamas film

30 days after massacre:

Fallen hero's baby smiles for photo at father's grave

Brother of Maj David Meir, who fell defending Kibbutz Be'eri, says it is appropriate to see his brother's smile reflected in his son.

Fallen hero's baby smiles for photo at father's grave

IDF forces strike two antitank terror cells on Lebanon border

IDF strikes antitank terror cells, respond to terrorists' fire with artillery fire.

IDF forces strike two antitank terror cells on Lebanon border

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IDF soldiers sing Hatikvah, plant Israeli flag on Gaza beach

In moving video, IDF soldiers from Israel's ground forces plant Israeli flag on Gaza beach, sing national anthem 'Hatikvah.' Watch.

IDF soldiers sing Hatikvah, plant Israeli flag on Gaza beach

Reuters: No prior knowledge of Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Reuters denies any suggestion it had prior knowledge of Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

Reuters: No prior knowledge of Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Minister demands:

News outlets investigate journalists who documented massacre

Min. Karhi: 'Now is the time to make a clear choice: the side of life and good, or he side of depraved terrorism, inhumanity, and evil.'

News outlets investigate journalists who documented massacre

Watch: Reserve unit celebrates 'bar mitzvah' for soldier

Soldiers from Battalion 129, a reserve unit on the northern border, hold bar mitzvah celebration for Yonatan Miller, a soldier from the US.

Watch: Reserve unit celebrates 'bar mitzvah' for soldier

IDF eliminates Hamas antitank commander

Terrorist Ibrahim Abu-Maghsib, Head of Hamas’ Anti-Tank Missile Unit in the Central Camps Brigade, eliminated in IDF operation.

IDF eliminates Hamas antitank commander

AG calls for return to regular government meetings

Gali Baharav-Miara wrote to the Prime Minister to advise that the government return to regular meetings instead of telephone votes.

AG calls for return to regular government meetings

Benny Gantz:

Journalists who stood by during massacre equal to terrorists

'Journalists who stood idle while children were slaughtered are no different than terrorists,' Min. Benny Gantz says.

Journalists who stood by during massacre equal to terrorists

Hamas' cynical use of Gazans:

IDF uncovers weapons manufacturing site next to children's room

IDF soldiers locate weapons production facility inside residential building, next to little girls' bedroom.

IDF uncovers weapons manufacturing site next to children's room

Int'l law expert:

UN is anti-Israel? Antisemitism, it's always been antisemitism

Human Rights Voices President Anne Bayefsky speaks to Arutz Sheva about the UN's failure to condemn Hamas, campaign to destroy Israel.

UN is anti-Israel? Antisemitism, it's always been antisemitism

Labor Minister: 'There will be elections 90 days after the war'

Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur says that part of the government taking responsibility for the war will need to include new elections.

Labor Minister: 'There will be elections 90 days after the war'

IDF forces complete takeover of Hamas post

IAF planes hit hundreds of terror targets, as IDF completes takeover of Hamas post, following hours of fighting.

IDF forces complete takeover of Hamas post

Sergeant Eliahou Benjamin Elmakayes fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Eliahou Benjamin Elmakayes, 29, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

Sergeant Eliahou Benjamin Elmakayes fell in battle in Gaza

Mansour Abbas:

'Hamas' actions do not reflect the Palestinian people'

Ra'am chairman says his demand that an MK from his party resign from the Knesset was intended to block a move by the right to oust her.

'Hamas' actions do not reflect the Palestinian people'

Montreal:

Altercation at university over Israel-Hamas war turns violent

One person arrested and at least three injured at Concordia University after altercation related to the Israel-Hamas war.

Altercation at university over Israel-Hamas war turns violent

Revealed:

Gaza-based photojournalists were in Israel during Hamas massacre

HonestReporting outlines how Gaza-based photojournalists infiltrated Israeli territory to document October 7 attack.

Gaza-based photojournalists were in Israel during Hamas massacre

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'I told Biden his accusations against settlers are unfounded'

While meeting Judea and Samaria leaders, the Prime Minister said that 'there will not be a ceasefire without the return of our hostages.'

'I told Biden his accusations against settlers are unfounded'

White House condemns Rashida Tlaib for 'from river to sea' chant

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says administration "strongly disagrees" with Tlaib after House votes to censure her.

White House condemns Rashida Tlaib for 'from river to sea' chant

IDF Spokesperson:

'We seized over 700 RPGs and killed many terrorists'

IDF Spokesman Hagari stated that ground forces are operating deep in Gaza City, and Hamas has lost control of the northern Gaza Strip.

'We seized over 700 RPGs and killed many terrorists'