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Head of Israel Dog Unit:

'Yesterday we still found body parts'

The Israel Dog Unit’s team continues to search the area for findings that will testify to the fate of missing persons.

'Yesterday we still found body parts'

White House:

'Harris emphasized the importance of protecting civilians'

White House on Harris’ phone call with Herzog: She reiterated her support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens.

'Harris emphasized the importance of protecting civilians'

Biden:

'I asked Netanyahu for a pause in the fighting in Gaza'

The comments follow report which said that Biden urged Netanyahu to agree to three-day pause to allow progress in releasing hostages.

'I asked Netanyahu for a pause in the fighting in Gaza'

Senator displays posters of Israeli hostages in his office

Senator John Fetterman announces the posters will stay up until every single hostage is returned home.

Senator displays posters of Israeli hostages in his office

White House spokesman:

'Israel accussed of genocide? Hamas actually wants genocide'

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby defends Israel's right to defend itself, reiterates US support for Israel.

'Israel accussed of genocide? Hamas actually wants genocide'

IDF Spokesperson:

'The soldiers and commanders prove their heroism every day'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says over 14,000 Hamas targets struck in Gaza in first month of the war.

'The soldiers and commanders prove their heroism every day'

Pres. Herzog speaks with VP Harris on war, antisemitism in US

Israeli President reiterates Israel's commitment to international law in conversation with US Vice President Kamala Harris.

Pres. Herzog speaks with VP Harris on war, antisemitism in US

Emotional wedding in community that lost 4 residents to war

Yossi Amano and Nerya Cohen got married in Otniel and the local residents, along with reservists from the area, celebrate with the couple.

Emotional wedding in community that lost 4 residents to war

Home struck by rocket in central Israel during massive barrage

Hamas launches 2 large rocket barrages on Tel Aviv area within a half hour on 1-month anniversary of October 7 massacre.

Home struck by rocket in central Israel during massive barrage

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Terrorists who tried to escape into tunnel eliminated

With aerial support, IDF fighters eliminated terrorists who tried to escape from a mosque into a tunnel.

Terrorists who tried to escape into tunnel eliminated

Mothers of soldiers to PM:

'Our soldiers' lives are more important than their civilians'

Mothers of combat soldiers to PM: "The lives of our soldiers are more important than the lives of the enemy's civilians"

'Our soldiers' lives are more important than their civilians'

Netanyahu:

'We have killed thousands of Hamas terrorists'

PM speaks on 1-month anniversary of Hamas massacre vows 'Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.'

'We have killed thousands of Hamas terrorists'

Israel-Hamas war:

Tearful Israeli mother tells how she escaped Hamas kidnapping

Tearful Israeli mother tells how she escaped Hamas kidnapping - but her husband and son were taken hostage.

Tearful Israeli mother tells how she escaped Hamas kidnapping

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Prayer for the hostages at the Western Wall

Mother of hostage kidnapped from music rave by Hamas to light torch at Western Wall Plaza.

Prayer for the hostages at the Western Wall

Terror tunnel shafts, weapons found by Ferris wheel, university

IDF continues to find more proof of Hamas' exploitation of civilian areas for military purposes, use of human shields.

Terror tunnel shafts, weapons found by Ferris wheel, university

US accuses Iran of forcing Jewish citizens to condemn Israel

US Antisemitism Monitor Deborah Lipstadt says 'It is reprehensible that Iranian regime pressure Jews and others to advance their propaganda'

US accuses Iran of forcing Jewish citizens to condemn Israel

Ben-Gvir: 'Years of false assumptions, now chance for change'

Minister Ben-Gvir: "Now we have an opportunity to change things against terrorists, not only for this war, but for years to come."

Ben-Gvir: 'Years of false assumptions, now chance for change'

Herzog to US Uni. presidents:

'How can Hamas supporters have a place at your schools?'

Israeli President writes open letter to heads of American universities and colleges on the outbreak of antisemitism on college campuses.

'How can Hamas supporters have a place at your schools?'

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Minute of silence and Hatikva on El Al flight to London

Minute of silence and Hatikva on El Al flight to London - in memory of victims of massacre

Minute of silence and Hatikva on El Al flight to London

Tel Aviv high school:

Students wrapped in Israeli flag. Principal: offensive message

Students wrapped themselves in the Israeli flag. The principal: a nationalistic and offensive message

Students wrapped in Israeli flag. Principal: offensive message

Montreal synagogue firebombed

B’nai Brith Canada 'outraged and concerned' after Molotov Cocktail thrown at synagogue's front door in the early morning.

Montreal synagogue firebombed

National Memorial Hall honors fallen heroes of October 7

394 commemorative plaques unveiled on Mount Herzl in honor of soldiers, police, and security forces who have fallen in battle with Hamas.

National Memorial Hall honors fallen heroes of October 7

Die Welt:

'Every day we will publish a hostage's picture'

Die Welt announced that a photo of a different hostage held in Gaza will be published every day until all the hostages are released.

'Every day we will publish a hostage's picture'

Welfare Committee approves law to support families of hostages

The new law is intended to provide the families secure financial backing to continue creating public support for the return of the hostages.

Welfare Committee approves law to support families of hostages

'About Judea and Samaria – the penny hasn’t dropped for the IDF'

Minister Smotrich claims that the IDF has not yet understood the significance of the Hamas attack on Judea and Samaria.

'About Judea and Samaria – the penny hasn’t dropped for the IDF'

'In the end, we'll need to conquer all of southern Gaza'

HaBithonistim's Amir Avivi doesn't see alternative other than for southern Gaza's population to move to Sinai. 'Egypt must open its border.'

'In the end, we'll need to conquer all of southern Gaza'

Report:

Hamas forces were told their mission less than 2 hours before

A new report details how Hamas commanders kept the mission from their troops until just a few hours before the attack.

Hamas forces were told their mission less than 2 hours before

Foreign Min. meets new US Amb.

'Israel has no closer friend than the US'

Foreign Min. Cohen holds 1st meeting with newly-appointed US Amb. Jack Lew. 'We won't stop or rest until every single hostage comes home.'

'Israel has no closer friend than the US'

Liberman: 'Returning PA to Gaza is delusional'

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman warns against attempting to back the Palestinian Authority as the new government of Gaza.

Liberman: 'Returning PA to Gaza is delusional'

Watch: IDF soldiers continue to destroy Hamas terror tunnels

IDF reservists locate and destroy multiple tunnels in a civilian neighborhood in Gaza.

Watch: IDF soldiers continue to destroy Hamas terror tunnels

Gaza resident: 'The IDF fired, but not at us'

Rare testimony of a Palestinian woman tells of her escape from Gaza City under the protection of IDF forces.

Gaza resident: 'The IDF fired, but not at us'

Tens of thousands march for Israel in New York

A mass march to Central Park marked the thirtieth day since the Hamas invasion.

Tens of thousands march for Israel in New York

CNN host defends Israel:

'What exactly did Hamas think Israel would do?'

CNN: Jake Tapper notes claims Israel kills Gaza civilians, asks: 'Did Hamas not anticipate that Israel would retaliate for Oct. 7 massacre?'

'What exactly did Hamas think Israel would do?'

National Insurance Institute:

Creating payment plan for reservists who live abroad

MK Simcha Rothman raises question of reserve duty payments for those reservists who work outside Israel's borders.

Creating payment plan for reservists who live abroad

Hamas leader claims civilians were not killed in Oct. 7 massacre

Moussa Abu Marzouk tells BBC: 'Women, children, and civilians were exempt' from massacre.

Hamas leader claims civilians were not killed in Oct. 7 massacre

Op-ed:

Israel will win. The West is over

Support for Hamas originates in the heart of darkness of Western consciousness, There are more fans of Hamas in the West than in Gaza.

Israel will win. The West is over

IDF conquers Hamas military stronghold

A combined arms assault yielded a cache of weapons and operational intelligence used by Hamas forces.

IDF conquers Hamas military stronghold

Jordanian PM warns: Displacing PA Arabs a 'declaration of war'

Jordan's PM Khasawneh says 'aggression against Gaza' constitutes 'violation of international law.'

Jordanian PM warns: Displacing PA Arabs a 'declaration of war'

Op-ed:

The Middle East is in the hands of Iran - for now

Iran has cornered everyone in a critical corner, and we, as observers, believe that it is seeking to ignite a regional or world war.

The Middle East is in the hands of Iran - for now

Following Oct. 7 massacre:

Archaeologists ID remains of at least 10 people believed missing

Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists aid IDF in efforts identify remains in homes burnt by Hamas terrorists in October 7 massacre.

Archaeologists ID remains of at least 10 people believed missing

Once again:

UN Security Council fails to agree on Israel-Hamas resolution

Despite more than two hours of closed-door discussions, differences remain on the wording of a resolution.

UN Security Council fails to agree on Israel-Hamas resolution

UN chief urges 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza

In a post on X, Antonio Guterres says "need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza is getting more urgent with every passing hour."

UN chief urges 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza

Report:

Biden administration to transfer precision bombs to Israel

Wall Street Journal: Biden administration planning to transfer precision guided weapon fired by warplanes to Israel amid war against Hamas.

Biden administration to transfer precision bombs to Israel

Independent workers demand economic support during war

Oren Buta, head of the Independent Workers Movement, says the government must extend more comprehensive support to independents.

Independent workers demand economic support during war

Netanyahu to ABC News:

'There will be no ceasefire without the release of our hostages'

PM Netanyahu once again rejects the idea of a ceasefire in Gaza unless hostages are released: It will hamper the war effort.

'There will be no ceasefire without the release of our hostages'

Herzog in int'l interview:

'Gaza is an Iranian base filled with terror'

President Isaac Herzog speaks to journalist Piers Morgan: We have no other choice but to topple Hamas.

'Gaza is an Iranian base filled with terror'

South Africa recalls amb. to Israel, accuses Israel of genocide

Israeli Foreign Ministry accuses South African govt. of rewarding Hamas for its massacre of over 1,400 Israelis.

South Africa recalls amb. to Israel, accuses Israel of genocide

Senior diplomatic source:

''Settler violence' is a distortion of reality'

The source rejects claims of widespread anti-Arab violence in Judea and Samaria, 'vast majority of residents are law-abiding.'

''Settler violence' is a distortion of reality'

IDF spokesman: We are killing Hamas' field commanders

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a statement this evening that the IDF is destroying the Hamas command structure.

IDF spokesman: We are killing Hamas' field commanders

How Pvt. Ori Megidish was rescued from Hamas captivity

Soldier who was rescued last week after being kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 was held near Shifa hospital, Hamas' headquarters.

How Pvt. Ori Megidish was rescued from Hamas captivity

PA Chairman demands world stop Israeli 'genocide'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas called for international intervention to end the Israeli invasion of Gaza.

PA Chairman demands world stop Israeli 'genocide'

Gallant:

'Sinwar hides in his bunker as Hamas commanders die'

Defense Minister says display of IDF power 'shakes the Gaza Strip.'

'Sinwar hides in his bunker as Hamas commanders die'

'If there was a chance to save someone, we had to try'

An IDF soldier recounts getting ambushed by terrorists trying to save a civilian from the Hamas invasion.

'If there was a chance to save someone, we had to try'

Guterres: 'Gaza becoming a graveyard for children'

UN Secretary-General continues to condemn Israel rather than Hamas for using human shields or launching rockets at Israel.

Guterres: 'Gaza becoming a graveyard for children'

Netanyahu to ambassadors:

'This battle is your battle, our victory is your victory'

PM speaks to all foreign ambassadors in Israel, says if Middle East falls to 'axis of terror,' Europe will be next and no one will be safe.

'This battle is your battle, our victory is your victory'

Dozens of Hamas rockets found inside youth center, mosque

Over 50 rockets found inside youth center in Gaza together with launchers, rocket launching sites found inside mosque.

Dozens of Hamas rockets found inside youth center, mosque

'Terrorist' plows car into what she thought was Jewish school

Indiana woman angered by Israel-Hamas war rams car into Black Hebrew Israelite building, mistaking it for a Jewish school.

'Terrorist' plows car into what she thought was Jewish school

Knesset members seek to impeach MK who denied massacre

Both coalition and opposition figures have called for MK Iman Khatib-Yasin to be removed following her disregard of the Hamas invasion.

Knesset members seek to impeach MK who denied massacre

Man removed from Philly Eagles game for holding Israeli flag

Brother of Democratic Congressman forced to leave American football game after displaying combined US-Israeli flag.

Man removed from Philly Eagles game for holding Israeli flag

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Special Ceremony at Western Wall marks 30 days since massacre

1,400 memorial candles will be lit in memory of the victims at the Western Wall at 6 pm.

Special Ceremony at Western Wall marks 30 days since massacre