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'Never forget, never forgive'

MKs watch uncenscored video of Hamas massacre

Dozens of MKs watch video shown to foreign media showing the extent of Hamas' atrocities in southern Israel, some could not watch to the end

MKs watch uncenscored video of Hamas massacre

Footage from the battlefield:

IDF striking from air, sea, and land

IDF destroyed Hamas lookout points, antitank crews and launchers, seacraft, and military installations in joint strikes.

IDF striking from air, sea, and land

Colel Chabad: New program to assist Israelis displaced by war

Colel Chabad launches food assistance program for displaced families in Jerusalem.

Colel Chabad: New program to assist Israelis displaced by war

Hamas official promises:

'We'll repeat Oct. 7 massacre until Israel is annihilated'

'We are victims - everything we do is justified,' Hamas spokesperson claims.

'We'll repeat Oct. 7 massacre until Israel is annihilated'

Palestinian bus driver murdered by Hamas terrorists near Re'im

Hamas terrorists roamed the party area near Re’im, armed & bloodthirsty. They caught Suhib Abu Amer, a young Palestinian, and executed him.

Palestinian bus driver murdered by Hamas terrorists near Re'im

Protecting the people:

4,100 flak jackets, 500 first responder kits, 30 mobile shelters

IFCJ increases support for local community defense preparedness across the country.

4,100 flak jackets, 500 first responder kits, 30 mobile shelters

The peace that we need

Peace, as most of the Western world sees it, is a state of non-war. But a complete peace is more than merely an absence of war.

The peace that we need

Houthi forces present:

Missile and drone launches towards Israel

Video clip shows missile being launched from Yemen towards Eilat. Watch.

Missile and drone launches towards Israel

Son of terror victim fell in battle against Hamas terrorists

Second Lt. Pdaya Mark, son of terror victim and cousin of Elchanan Kalmanson, who fell battling Hamas terrorists, fell in Gaza battle.

Son of terror victim fell in battle against Hamas terrorists

After the murderous attack:

Left-winger admits to agreeing with the Right

Tzufit Grant meets with hareidi women who volunteered to help the IDF and talks about the moment she agreed with Daniella Weiss.

Left-winger admits to agreeing with the Right

Vizhnitzer hassidim dance in Ashkelon

Dozens of Vizhnitzer followers came to Ashkelon to dance with residents suffering from rocket barrages.

Vizhnitzer hassidim dance in Ashkelon

Wife and mother of hostages:

‘I want to go to Gaza; let them take me instead of Eitan’

Bat Sheva Yahalomi, who escaped from terrorists with 2 daughters, talks about her struggle after son Eitan & husband were abducted to Gaza.

‘I want to go to Gaza; let them take me instead of Eitan’

Health Minister:

ZAKA should be under auspices of Home Front Command

Minister of Health says rescue organizations should be merged under official state bodies. 'The State should sponsor them.'

ZAKA should be under auspices of Home Front Command

Foreign Min. condemns Bolivia's decision to cut ties with Israel

Decision to cut diplomatic ties over Gaza war 'is a surrender to terrorism and the Ayatollah's regime in Iran,' Israel's Foreign Min. says.

Foreign Min. condemns Bolivia's decision to cut ties with Israel

In face of threat from Yemen:

Israeli Navy missile boats arrive in Red Sea area

Following threats from Yemenite Houthis, Israeli Navy sends missile boats towards Red Sea.

Israeli Navy missile boats arrive in Red Sea area

Following nighttime intercept, Eilat mayor imposes restrictions

Middle schools in Eilat will not hold in-person studies, Eilat mayor says.

Following nighttime intercept, Eilat mayor imposes restrictions

White House:

'Saudi Arabia still interested in normalization with Israel'

White House spokesperson: Saudis interested in normalization with Israel, but all sides are currently focused on the situation in Gaza.

'Saudi Arabia still interested in normalization with Israel'

Report:

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for the transfer of wounded Gazans

Media in Egypt report that Rafah crossing will be opened for the purpose of transferring wounded Palestinian Arabs into Egypt.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for the transfer of wounded Gazans

Report:

US and Israel discussing future of Gaza Strip

Sources tell Bloomberg the US and Israel are exploring multiple options for future of Gaza if Israel succeeds in ousting Hamas.

US and Israel discussing future of Gaza Strip

Blinken to Herzog:

'Israel has a right to defend itself consistent with int'l law'

Secretary of State speaks by phone to President Herzog, stresses need to take precautions to minimize harm to civilians in Gaza.

'Israel has a right to defend itself consistent with int'l law'

European Jewish Congress Pres.

Israel was our safe haven - that needs to be rebuilt, with unity

The president of the European Jewish Congress visits Israel, urges government to reject calls for a humanitarian ceasefire.

Israel was our safe haven - that needs to be rebuilt, with unity

Watch:

The segment of Herzog's BBC interview which did not air

Herzog in omitted section of interview: I don't want to go into whether the BBC has been objective or not.

The segment of Herzog's BBC interview which did not air

Amid war in Gaza:

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel

Earlier, Bolivia's government broke diplomatic ties with Israel and accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity.

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel

Austrian MP visiting Israel:

'We support Israel. Refugees completely changed our society'

Dr. Reinhold Lopatka, VP of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, explains the world's mistakes in viewing the war against Hamas.

'We support Israel. Refugees completely changed our society'

MK responds to Blinken:

'There are only two types of Palestinians in Gaza right now'

MK Amit Halevi: There are Palestinians who support Hamas's Nazi education and who serve as human shields. We can and must bomb both.

'There are only two types of Palestinians in Gaza right now'

Blinken to Congress:

'We must both defend Israel and aid Palestinian civilians'

In op-ed, Secretary of State urges members of Congress to support defense aid to Israel.

'We must both defend Israel and aid Palestinian civilians'

Censorship:

BBC interviews Herzog, omits his criticism of the network

British network chooses not to air portion of interview in which Israeli President criticized its biased coverage of Israel.

BBC interviews Herzog, omits his criticism of the network

Watch:

French parliament honors son of hostage family

Members of the Assemblée Nationale honored Alon Adar, whose grandmother Yaffa and cousin Tamir were kidnapped to Gaza

French parliament honors son of hostage family

Keir Starmer: Now is not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza

UK Labour Party leader warns a ceasefire right now would leave Hamas with the ability to repeat the October 7 massacre.

Keir Starmer: Now is not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza

Berlin police apologize for removing posters of Israeli hostages

The Berlin police issued an apology after recordings showed police officers removing posters with pictures of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Berlin police apologize for removing posters of Israeli hostages

Poland:

Norwegian student suspended after painting Israeli flag in trash

Norwegian student suspended from studies in Warsaw after demonstrating with sign "Keep the world clean" and drawing of Israel flag in trash.

Norwegian student suspended after painting Israeli flag in trash

IDF Commander: “The eyes of the world are on us'

162nd Division Commander Brig. Gen. Itzik Cohen tells soldiers: 'We didn't choose this battle, the enemy wanted it, the enemy started it.'

IDF Commander: “The eyes of the world are on us'

Commander of Hamas Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

Ibrahim Biari, responsible for sending numerous terrorists over border on October 7, numerous attacks over the years, killed in Gaza.

Commander of Hamas Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

Muderer! Genocide! Anti-Israel activists shout at Antony Blinken

Anti-Israel activists interrupt US Secretary of State's remarks before Senate 6 times, screeching that he has blood on his hands.

Muderer! Genocide! Anti-Israel activists shout at Antony Blinken

2 soldiers killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza

Sergeant Roei Wolf and Sergeant Lavi Lipshitz fell while defending Israel against Hamas terrorists during war in northern Gaza.

2 soldiers killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza

Senior Hamas official:

'Tunnels were meant to protect us and not the residents of Gaza'

Mousa Abu Marzook: "The tunnels were meant to protect us. The UN is supposed to provide protection to the residents of Gaza".

'Tunnels were meant to protect us and not the residents of Gaza'

Former Shin Bet Chief:

‘We misread the intelligence data’

Yaakov Peri, former head of the Israeli security agency Shin Bet: “We have witnessed a military and technological intelligence failure.'

‘We misread the intelligence data’

4 hurt, 1 seriously, in rocket strike in Ashdod

7 vehicles set ablaze in latest rocket attack on Ashdod, injured taken to hospital from 2 sites of rocket strikes.

4 hurt, 1 seriously, in rocket strike in Ashdod

Shocking:

Hamas attack left 96 children orphans, 20 lost both parents

96 children lost a father or mother in the murderous Hamas attack – 20 were orphaned by both parents.

Hamas attack left 96 children orphans, 20 lost both parents

'This is the closet in which two children hid from Hamas'

Michael and Amelia took shelter from Hamas terrorists in a closet. Their mother's bloodstains are still visible on the floor just outside.

'This is the closet in which two children hid from Hamas'

Pres. Herzog:

'When they say from the river to the sea, it means without Jews'

Israeli President meets with European Jewish leaders amid rise in global antisemitism in wake of Hamas massacre.

'When they say from the river to the sea, it means without Jews'

Danon to EU: 'Don't accept the existence of Hamas'

Likud MK Danny Danon urged European lawmakers to support Israel's campaign to eradicate Hamas.

Danon to EU: 'Don't accept the existence of Hamas'

Liberated soldier's mother: 'We have experienced a miracle'

Maggie Megidish, whose daughter was liberated by Israeli forces, says a prayer of thanksgiving for having her daughter back.

Liberated soldier's mother: 'We have experienced a miracle'

IAF thwarts Houthi attack on southern Israel

In first since war began, IAF uses 'Arrow' system to intercept missile aimed towards Israeli territory.

IAF thwarts Houthi attack on southern Israel

IDF spokesman:

Coming weeks will demand resilience and patience from us all

Number of confirmed hostages rises to 240, some hostages are not Israeli citizens, IDF spokesman clarifies.

Coming weeks will demand resilience and patience from us all

Shurat Hadin: 'To defeat Hamas, we must isolate Qatar'

The director of the Shurat Hadin lawfare organization explains the legal front against Qatari institutions supporting Hamas.

Shurat Hadin: 'To defeat Hamas, we must isolate Qatar'

IDF commander: 'You are the generation of victory'

'They are all looking at us now. They trust you and believe in you, you are the generation of victory,' commander of Southern Command says.

IDF commander: 'You are the generation of victory'

Yad Vashem chair to UN Amb.:

Wearing the yellow star humiliates the State of Israel

Act of wearing a yellow star during UN Security Council meeting 'disparages the victims of the Holocaust,' Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan says.

Wearing the yellow star humiliates the State of Israel

Counter-terrorism expert:

'Three miracles occured on October 7th'

IDF reservist Yair Ansbacher notes three miracles that had they not occurred, the attack would have ended in a much more difficult way.

'Three miracles occured on October 7th'

European Israel Allies Caucuses condemn Iran-sponsored terrorism

Chairs of European Israel Allies Caucuses release resolution condemning Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism & war crimes against Israel.

European Israel Allies Caucuses condemn Iran-sponsored terrorism

Houthis likely responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat

Hezam al-Asad, member of Houthi movement's political bureau, hints his organization is responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat.

Houthis likely responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat

Sirens in Eilat:

Hostile aircraft shot down over Red Sea outside Israel's borders

Sirens sound in Eilat and nearby areas, due to suspected aircraft infiltration, IDF carries out successful intercept over Red Sea.

Hostile aircraft shot down over Red Sea outside Israel's borders

'Chances for hostages being released are 50-50'

A senior US official commented that the negotiations for the release of the hostages held by Hamas are in progress, but uncertain.

'Chances for hostages being released are 50-50'

From the Battle of Amalek to the war with Hamas

Those who neglect history risk repeating its mistakes. Here are some key takeaways from the Battle of Amalek that remain pertinent today.

From the Battle of Amalek to the war with Hamas

IDF:

Numerous Hamas terrorists killed, hundreds of targets struck

IDF combat forces strike 300 targets, Hamas military compounds inside underground tunnels.

Numerous Hamas terrorists killed, hundreds of targets struck

Florida 'Mom For Liberty' goes on antisemitic livestream

The first Mom For Liberty to successfully ban Anne Frank went on an antisemitic livestream.

Florida 'Mom For Liberty' goes on antisemitic livestream

Japan imposes new Hamas-related sanctions

Japan announces sanctions on individuals and a company connected to the Hamas terrorist organization.

Japan imposes new Hamas-related sanctions

MK to Hamas leader:

'We are your door to hell'

In speech at the Knesset, MK Almog Cohen speaks in Arabic to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

'We are your door to hell'

With IDF and Shin Bet approval

8,000 Palestinian Arab workers enter from Judea and Samaria

Israel in recent weeks has approved the entry of 8,000 Palestinian Arab workers from Judea and Samaria.

8,000 Palestinian Arab workers enter from Judea and Samaria

Britain:

Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Ministerial aide Paul Bristow removed from government role after sending a letter to PM calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza