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Benny Gantz:

'We are ready for the next stage on all fronts'

Minister Gantz discussed the war in Gaza as well as accountability for the failures that led to the Hamas attack.

'We are ready for the next stage on all fronts'

Tel Aviv school sets out to counter Hamas misinformation

A group of students has begun a project to verify and preserve stories of the Hamas invasion to counter misinformation about the attack.

Tel Aviv school sets out to counter Hamas misinformation

'They're shooting at people':

Gaza resident reveals how Hamas prevents civilians from escaping

A Gaza resident who was told to leave before IDF strikes says Hamas is blocking roads and shooting those attempting to leave.

Gaza resident reveals how Hamas prevents civilians from escaping

WIX employee fired after calling Israel a terrorist state

The Israeli-owned software company stated that the employee published anti-Israel posts repeatedly on her personal LinkedIn page.

WIX employee fired after calling Israel a terrorist state

IDF Spokeperson:

'We notified the families of 224 hostages'

Rear Admiral Hagari says ground raids will continue so the IDF can gather more information on hostages and prepare for ground invasion.

'We notified the families of 224 hostages'

EU leaders to discuss war in Gaza

The leaders are expected to call for a 'humanitarian pause' to allow for aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

EU leaders to discuss war in Gaza

'What happened to humanity?'

Gal Gadot criticizes calls for ceasefire

Israeli actress Gal Gadot called out those who are calling for a ceasefire while there are still hostages in Gaza.

Gal Gadot criticizes calls for ceasefire

Hamas places missile launch pad next to mosque and preschool

The Israeli Navy struck a surface-to-air missile launch pad in Khan Yunis that was situated next to a mosque and a preschool.

Hamas places missile launch pad next to mosque and preschool

Court rules to increase punishments for illegals in Israel

A Be'er Sheva court has put into practice the appeals asking for more severe punishments for those residing in Israel illegally.

Court rules to increase punishments for illegals in Israel

Groundwork for ground op.:

IDF forces conduct targeted cross-border raid in Gaza

Israeli armor and infantry struck several targets across the Gaza border in a ground raid of unusual scale.

IDF forces conduct targeted cross-border raid in Gaza

Street art in Haifa calls for release of hostages

Street artist Bentzi Brofman was at the Supernova festival the day before the massacre, since then, he has been drawing the victims.

Street art in Haifa calls for release of hostages

Biden:

'I have no confidence in Palestinian death count in Gaza'

US President says he has "no confidence" in the PA's reported official death toll in the Gaza Strip. CAIR demands apology.

'I have no confidence in Palestinian death count in Gaza'

UK Defense Secretary:

'Israel has a right to go after Hamas'

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says asking Israel to reach a ceasefire with Hamas, after it murdered 1,400 people, is "untenable".

'Israel has a right to go after Hamas'

In latest conversation:

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu discussed safe passage for foreign nationals wishing to depart Gaza.

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'Normalization deal with Israel still a possibility'

Saudi Foreign Minister says talks on normalization will resume immediately after the conclusion of the war in Gaza.

'Normalization deal with Israel still a possibility'

By a majority of 412 to 10:

US House of Representatives approves pro-Israel resolution

The resolution was the first one passed by the House after the election of Mike Johnson as its next Speaker.

US House of Representatives approves pro-Israel resolution

WHO calls for immediate release of hostages abducted by Hamas

WHO Director-General meets families of hostages, calls for the immediate release of the hostages along with urgent access to each of them.

WHO calls for immediate release of hostages abducted by Hamas

Russia and China veto UNSC resolution on Israel-Hamas war

The US draft condemns Hamas attack on Israel, supports Israel’s right to defend itself, and calls for unconditional release of hostages.

Russia and China veto UNSC resolution on Israel-Hamas war

MK Danny Danon:

'Sever all ties with the UN Secretary General'

Former Israeli Ambassador to UN, MK Danon: ‘UN Secretary General legitimizes massacre of Jews. It is our duty to sever all ties with him.'

'Sever all ties with the UN Secretary General'

President Biden:

'There's no going back to the status quo of October 6th'

President Biden said Hamas has to stop terrorizing Israel but then turned his criticism on what he called 'extremist settlers.'

'There's no going back to the status quo of October 6th'

IDF spokesman:

'Wherever we find a senior Hamas official - we eliminate him'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari provides an update on the progression of the war against Hamas.

'Wherever we find a senior Hamas official - we eliminate him'

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'All Hamas men are dead men walking - in and outside of Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the press from the IDF central headquarters in Tel Aviv.

'All Hamas men are dead men walking - in and outside of Gaza'

Footage from day of attack:

Special forces rescue Be'eri residents

Footage reveals the activity of combat soldiers of the Shaldag Unit who fired at the terrorists' vehicle.

Special forces rescue Be'eri residents

Soroka Medical Center:

Nurse suspended for calling out Hamas supporters

Soroka Medical Center suspended a nurse who condemned medical staff who expressed support for Hamas and the 10/7 massacre.

Nurse suspended for calling out Hamas supporters

Report:

500 Hamas terrorists trained in Iran in weeks before massacre

Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists held advanced combat training exercises under the auspices of the Quds Force in Iran in September.

500 Hamas terrorists trained in Iran in weeks before massacre

Israel's UN Amb:

'Guterres did not apologize for 'vacuum' remarks, must resign'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan rejects UN Secretary Gneral's explanation for saying Hamas attack 'did not happen in a vacuum.'

'Guterres did not apologize for 'vacuum' remarks, must resign'

Report:

Israel delaying ground offensive so US could place air defenses

Israel reportedly agreed to request to delay offensive in Gaza so air defenses could be put in place to protect US troops in the region.

Israel delaying ground offensive so US could place air defenses

Egyptian President:

'Destroy Hamas? It'll take years'

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says during meeting with French President Israel should not go into Gaza following Hamas' massacre of 1,400 Israelis.

'Destroy Hamas? It'll take years'

Watch live:

Day of prayer for abducted and missing at Western Wall

World Aish with the families of the abducted and missing, will hold a special ceremony in front of the Wailing Wall.

Day of prayer for abducted and missing at Western Wall

Guterres:

'My 'vacuum' remarks were miresprensented, I condemned Hamas'

UN Secretary-General says he is "shocked" his claim that the Hamas massacre 'did not happen in a vacuum' was taken as a justification.

'My 'vacuum' remarks were miresprensented, I condemned Hamas'

Northern Israel:

Violent confrontation breaks out between Druze and Muslims

Clashes between Druze and Muslim students apparently over support for Israel. Former Minister: 'Cheers to the Druze.'

Violent confrontation breaks out between Druze and Muslims

Herzog responds to UN Chief:

'There is no reason or justification for terror'

Israeli President meets Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who is visiting to show solidarity with Israel following the Hamas massacre.

'There is no reason or justification for terror'

Over support for Hamas:

Florida Governor bans Students for Justice in Palestine

Governor Ron DeSantis orders 2 SJP branches in Florida 'dismantled' after organization supports Hamas massacre, destruction of Israel.

Florida Governor bans Students for Justice in Palestine

Concerning data:

Antisemitic incidents in US up nearly 400% since war began

The ADL recorded a total of 312 antisemitic incidents between October 7th and 23rd, 2023, 190 of which were directly linked to the war.

Antisemitic incidents in US up nearly 400% since war began

IDF reveals true identity of Hamas spokesman

IDF exposed the identity and updated photo of Khadhifa Kahloot, AKA Abu Obaida.

IDF reveals true identity of Hamas spokesman

Minister Ben Gvir praised for arming emergency squad teams

Strategic advisor Lior Horev praised Minister of National Security Ben Gvir for arming emergency squad teams, noting their great importance.

Minister Ben Gvir praised for arming emergency squad teams

Islamic Movement official:

'Salvation is closer than ever'

Kamal al-Khatib claims the state's treatment of Arabs has worsened since the start of the war.

'Salvation is closer than ever'

Granddad of 2 fallen soldiers:

'Pained by the personal loss, focus on victory'

Rabbi Eiseman lost two grandsons in the war, is pained by the personal loss, but optimistic on a national level & calls to focus on victory.

'Pained by the personal loss, focus on victory'

'UN chief failed the test'

Yad Vashem blasts UN chief's statements on Hamas war

'Slaughter of Jews by Hamas on October 7th was genocidal in its intents and immeasurably brutal in its form,' Yad Vashem's Dani Dayan says.

Yad Vashem blasts UN chief's statements on Hamas war

Hamas fires rocket towards Eilat

Loud explosion heard near Eilat was caused by rocket fired from Gaza, report says.

Hamas fires rocket towards Eilat

Jordanian Queen claims: 'No evidence' Hamas beheaded babies

War between Israel and Hamas did not begin on Oct. 7, two state solution only path to peace, Jordan's Queen Rania tells CNN.

Jordanian Queen claims: 'No evidence' Hamas beheaded babies

Minister Shai Piron:

'War against Hamas is worse than what happened in World War II'

Rabbi Shai Piron: 'l want to embrace, listen and hear. We are all suffering very strong post-trauma. Now, the time is to listen and build.'

'War against Hamas is worse than what happened in World War II'

Missile fired from Gaza activates air raid sirens near Haifa

IDF confirms: Rocket originating in Gaza was launched towards Carmel region in northern Israel.

Missile fired from Gaza activates air raid sirens near Haifa

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan cancels visit to Israel

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan says Hamas 'not a terror organization,' cancels visit to Israel.

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan cancels visit to Israel

IDF spokesman reveals:

This is the note found on the terrorist's body

IDF spokesman: Note on Hamas terrorist urges beheading, calls enemy a 'disease with no cure.'

This is the note found on the terrorist's body

Chief rabbi weighs in:

Should we pray for rain if it affects Gaza incursion?

Rabbi David Lau responds to query by IDF soldiers asking whether to pray for rain if it may disrupt a ground operation in Gaza.

Should we pray for rain if it affects Gaza incursion?

Nasrallah on Hamas attack:

Hezbollah chief issues first public comment on the war

Hezbollah Sec. Gen. Nasrallah issues first comment on war, makes public statement together with senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders.

Hezbollah chief  issues first public comment on the war

Report: Saudi Arabia intercepted missile launched from Yemen

One of the five missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel was intercepted by Saudi Arabia, WSJ reports.

Report: Saudi Arabia intercepted missile launched from Yemen

Security forces eliminate Hamas battalion commander

Taysir Mubasher, commander of Hamas' North Khan Yunis Battalion, is eliminated by IDF soldiers.

Security forces eliminate Hamas battalion commander

IDF hits Hamas apparatus which prevented Gazans from evacuating

In widescale strikes, IDF hits Hamas terror tunnels, command centers responsible for arresting and imprisoning Hamas opponents.

IDF hits Hamas apparatus which prevented Gazans from evacuating

UN Sec.-Gen. slams 'violations' of humanitarian law in Gaza

'Horrendous attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people,' UN's Guterres says.

UN Sec.-Gen. slams 'violations' of humanitarian law in Gaza

Oct. 7 massacre:

Hamas used phone lines installed in Gaza tunnel system

Hamas terrorists who planned Oct. 7 attack on Israel avoided using phones and computers for two years, source tells CNN.

Hamas used phone lines installed in Gaza tunnel system

'Rules of the game have changed, Gaza will not rise again'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu: 'The IDF should not be pressured to enter Gaza; the war should end with Israeli control of Gaza.'

'Rules of the game have changed, Gaza will not rise again'

Sources: Netanyahu holding counsel with former security chiefs

'No choice but to enter Gaza,' source says, noting, 'Netanyahu does not have faith in the heads of Israel's security system.'

Sources: Netanyahu holding counsel with former security chiefs

Iran's UN Ambassador:

'Blinken wrongly blamed us for Hamas attack'

Iran's UN Ambassador claims his country is committed to regional peace and stability after Blinken warns Iran not to attack US personnel.

'Blinken wrongly blamed us for Hamas attack'

Over silence on Israel-Hamas:

Israeli-American screenwriter quits Writers Guild

Screenwriter Dan Gordon blasts Writers Guild of America: Worst slaughter of Jews since Nazi Germany and you can't find a word to say.

Israeli-American screenwriter quits Writers Guild

After outrageous comments:

UN chief meets hostages' families, condemns Hamas

Antonio Guterres says "nothing can justify" abducting of civilians, after saying Hamas attack “did not happen in a vacuum”.

UN chief meets hostages' families, condemns Hamas

During activity in Jenin:

IDF UAV strikes terrorists who fired explosives

Gun battle during IDF and Border Police operation in Jenin area. Two terrorists arrested, no injuries among the soldiers.

IDF UAV strikes terrorists who fired explosives

Israeli soccer coach:

'My country is bleeding but no one will break us'

Watch: Barak Bakhar, who manages Red Star Belgrade, gives impassioned speech about Israel.

'My country is bleeding but no one will break us'

Following rocket launches:

IDF strikes military infrastructure of the Syrian Army

IDF fighter jets strike military infrastructure and mortar launchers belonging to Syrian Army after two rockets were fired from Syria.

IDF strikes military infrastructure of the Syrian Army