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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

Amb. Erdan wears yellow star:

'Israel will no longer live with brutal Nazis on her borders'

Israel's Amb. Erdan speaks at UN Security Council, notes both Hamas and Nazis seek annihilation of the Jewish People.

'Israel will no longer live with brutal Nazis on her borders'

Mossad chief visited Qatar as part of efforts to free hostages

The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, visited Qatar this past weekend as part of the efforts to free the hostages held by Hamas.

Mossad chief visited Qatar as part of efforts to free hostages

Report:

Hamas offers to trade Russian hostages for weapons

Terror group reportedly offers to release 8 Russian citizens kidnapped on October 7 in exchange for anti-aircraft weapons from Moscow.

Hamas offers to trade Russian hostages for weapons

MK Illouz: There are no two sides in this conflict

'Anyone who tries to find a middle side in the name of some political correctness, is really morally bankrupt,' Likud's MK Dan Illouz says.

MK Illouz: There are no two sides in this conflict

IDF seeks to conscript civilian drones

Notifications published on social media have called for the owners and operators of quadcopters to join the war effort.

IDF seeks to conscript civilian drones

IDF spokesman calls video of hostages 'psychological terrorism'

IDF spokesman comments on video of a trio of Hamas captives denouncing Prime Minister Netanyahu.

IDF spokesman calls video of hostages 'psychological terrorism'

Biden Admin. presents plan to combat antisemitism on campus

Homeland Security, Justice, and Education Departments join forces to combat the wave of antisemitism which has gripped US universities.

Biden Admin. presents plan to combat antisemitism on campus

Hamas article claims to exploit Israeli political divides

A Hamas publication lauded the organization's spokesperson for using Israeli politics to weaken Israel.

Hamas article claims to exploit Israeli political divides

Gallant:

'Hamas has 2 options, unconditional surrender or death'

Defense Minister says that rescue of Private Ori Megidish demonstrates the importance of the ground operation in Gaza.

'Hamas has 2 options, unconditional surrender or death'

New Jersey Jewish school:

'Only colleges with plans to keep Jewish students safe welcome'

Torah Academy of Bergen County takes action amid wave of antisemitism on college campuses to protect its students.

'Only colleges with plans to keep Jewish students safe welcome'

Netanyahu:

'Calls for cease-fire are calls for Israel to surrender'

PM to foreign media: 'The Bible says there is a time for peace and a time for war. This is a time for war.'

'Calls for cease-fire are calls for Israel to surrender'

IDF rescues soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7

PVT. Ori Megidish is the first person abducted by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza to be rescued by the IDF.

IDF rescues soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7

Netanyahu:

'Hamas will be crippled, Gaza won't be the same'

PM speaks to Cabinet about the war against Hamas and Israel's goals in the war.

'Hamas will be crippled, Gaza won't be the same'

"Hamas' main hope is the internal dispute in Israel"

A former advisor to PM Bennett explains how to erode Hamas morale as the war goes on.

"Hamas' main hope is the internal dispute in Israel"

Samaria town:

No entry for Palestinian Authority Arabs during wartime

Alei Zahav committee: 'We oppose entry of Palestinian workers to the Alei Zahav industrial zone during wartime.'

No entry for Palestinian Authority Arabs during wartime

Lapid: These 6 Hamas leaders must die

Opposition leader says he will support any step the government takes to return Hamas' hostages.

Lapid: These 6 Hamas leaders must die

Psychological warfare:

Hamas publishes video of hostages criticizing Netanyahu

Terror group posts video showing 3 hostages saying that Netanyahu abandoned them. Arutz Sheva will not share the video.

Hamas publishes video of hostages criticizing Netanyahu

Hassidic leader sends gifts to IDF soldiers

The Boyan Rebbe sent prayer books, chocolates, and letters to soldiers. 'You are etched into our hearts and into the hearts of the people.'

Hassidic leader sends gifts to IDF soldiers

IDF eliminates four prominent Hamas terrorists

IDF continues ground offensive in Gaza, attacking terror cells, missile launchers, and prominent Hamas terrorists.

IDF eliminates four prominent Hamas terrorists

Hezbollah officials call out Hamas leader

Senior personalities in Hezbollah are furious at Khaled Mashal for calling on them to fight Israel from his luxury hotel in Qatar.

Hezbollah officials call out Hamas leader

Rocket fired from Gaza hits Ashkelon factory

Rocket hits Ashkelon factory, residential building in Netivot; no injuries reported.

Rocket fired from Gaza hits Ashkelon factory

New York Times:

'IDF stopped eavesdropping on Hamas radio networks a year ago'

According to the report, Israel believed Hamas was not interested in launching an attack from Gaza that might invite a devastating response.

'IDF stopped eavesdropping on Hamas radio networks a year ago'

YU leads coalition of support for Israel's war against Hamas

More than 100 colleges and universities across the US and the world form coalition standing with Israel against Hamas.

YU leads coalition of support for Israel's war against Hamas

Gaza Beach party organizer:

'The nation of Israel wants Gush Katif back'

Israeli plans beach party for end of November, celebrating Gaza takeover; tens of thousands mark themselves 'interested' or 'going.'

'The nation of Israel wants Gush Katif back'

IDF Spokeperson:

'700 Hamas terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria'

IDF Spokesperson Hagari said that the IDF is expanding its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.

'700 Hamas terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria'

Shani Louk, previously assumed captive in Gaza, declared dead

The family of Shani Louk, who was documented being dragged towards Gaza, has been informed of her confirmed death.

Shani Louk, previously assumed captive in Gaza, declared dead

CNN video shows Palestinian corpse sitting up

A clip showing the casualties of Israeli bombardments in Gaza captured what appears to be a corpse raising its head multiple times.

CNN video shows Palestinian corpse sitting up

Due to support of Hamas:

Finance Minister Smotrich calls to stop funding PA

Finance Minister Smotrich instructed to halt transferring funds that are collected for the PA until the cabinet decides on the matter.

Finance Minister Smotrich calls to stop funding PA

Rabbinical organization visits over 400 bereaved families

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has coordinated visits to more than 400 homes of families who lost loved ones.

Rabbinical organization visits over 400 bereaved families

Hillary Clinton:

'People calling for ceasefire now do not understand Hamas'

The former US Secretary of State explained that Hamas would exploit a ceasefire to rebuild armaments.

'People calling for ceasefire now do not understand Hamas'

A 7-year-old warning:

2016 document given to Netanyahu predicts Hamas attack

A document written by then-Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman foresees that Hamas would attempt to capture Israeli communities.

2016 document given to Netanyahu predicts Hamas attack

CAM warns:

Act now against hate and incitement, or blood will be shed soon

Combat Antisemitism Movement calls on authorities to act before it is too late in the wake of 'open season on Jews.'

Act now against hate and incitement, or blood will be shed soon

Ground operations continue:

IDF troops strike over 600 terror targets in Gaza

IDF troops strike staging post with over 20 Hamas terrorists inside, attack missile launching positions, weapons depots.

IDF troops strike over 600 terror targets in Gaza

Simon Wiesenthal Center:

Germany, Austria, should grant citizenship to Israeli hostages

Simon Wiesenthal Center urges Germany, Austria, to take lead, grant joint citizenship to Israelis held captive by Hamas.

Germany, Austria, should grant citizenship to Israeli hostages

Iranian President warns:

'Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza "may force everyone" to act.

'Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act'

Report:

US Marine rapid response force moving toward Mediterranean

Officials tell CNN the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is making its way toward the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

US Marine rapid response force moving toward Mediterranean

Vice President Harris:

'We have no intention of sending combat troops into Israel'

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells "60 Minutes" says the US is providing advice to Israel during Gaza war, not telling it what to do.

'We have no intention of sending combat troops into Israel'

IDF strikes military infrastructure in Syrian territory

The strike is in response to launches from Syria toward Israeli territory earlier in the day.

IDF strikes military infrastructure in Syrian territory

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism'

Biden speaks to Netanyahu for the eighth time since the war in Gaza started.

'Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism'

Bereaved father and husband:

'I hope we can maintain unity when the threat is gone'

Rabbi Leo Dee: "Everybody woke up to see that there was a new truth, there is good and there is evil in the world."

'I hope we can maintain unity when the threat is gone'

In the midst of the war:

Anti-Zionist haredi community announces day of prayer

The Eida Haharedit is calling on members to pray for the well-being of the Jews of the land of Israel.

Anti-Zionist haredi community announces day of prayer

IDF Spokeperson:

'We will chase Sinwar, until we catch him'

IDF Spokesperson Hagari updated that there are 239 hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.

'We will chase Sinwar, until we catch him'

PM's brother-in-law:

'Five leaders to blame for the failure'

Dr. Hagi Ben Artzi: 'Netanyahu also contributed to strengthening Hamas. The failure is huge – the rabbis were right, the generals failed.'

'Five leaders to blame for the failure'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'IDF is focused on one thing now - victory'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi told artillery personnel that thanks to them many terrorists were already dead when infantry entered Gaza.

'IDF is focused on one thing now - victory'

Israeli news anchor to CNN:

'World moved quickly from showing empathy to blaming Israel'

Yonit Levi explains that Israelis feel they shouldn't be allowed such a short window of support when fighting Hamas.

'World moved quickly from showing empathy to blaming Israel'

Hebrew U. to professor:

'Deep disgust and disappointment – better you leave'

HUJI heads sent letter to professor who claimed Israel was committing 'war crimes.' 'We are ashamed that you are a faculty member.'

'Deep disgust and disappointment – better you leave'

Gallant to hostages' families:

'Ground offensive intertwined with effort to return hostages'

Defense Minister Gallant met with the families of the hostages and missing persons.

'Ground offensive intertwined with effort to return hostages'

Brazil Parliament sing Hatikva

Brazil President supports Hamas; his Parliament sings Hatikva

President of Brazil Lula da Silva refuses to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization, claiming Israel is committing genocide.

Brazil President supports Hamas; his Parliament sings Hatikva

Prime Minister to IDF sailors:

'You are warriors - lions of the sea'

PM Netanyahu visited the Ashdod Naval Base and sailed off the coast of southern Israel.

'You are warriors - lions of the sea'

Justice Minister Levin:

'I'm not dealing with the judicial reform now'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin spoke about his efforts to establish an emergency government.

'I'm not dealing with the judicial reform now'

Israel to open additional water line to Gaza Strip

The war cabinet decided to open a second water line to the southern Gaza Strip claiming it would legitimize continuation of the operation.

Israel to open additional water line to Gaza Strip

Watch:

IDF tanks, infantry operate in Gaza

Security forces eliminate terrorists who shot at them as well as terrorists identified on the coastline near the Zikim area.

IDF tanks, infantry operate in Gaza

Live Updates - Week Three:

Rockets launched at Tel Aviv area

Rockets continue to be fired from Gaza and Lebanon terror groups throughout war's third week.

Rockets launched at Tel Aviv area

UNRWA: Thousands loot humanitarian aid warehouses

The UNRWA claims that warehouses holding humanitarian aid were emptied, I'm called for a more steady flow of supplies to Gaza.

UNRWA: Thousands loot humanitarian aid warehouses

Rocket barrage on Tel Aviv, central Israel

1 hurt running for safe room during rocket attack, fire caused in Ramat Gan building.

Rocket barrage on Tel Aviv, central Israel

Czech Defense Minister:

'Our country should leave UN over response to Hamas'

Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová reacts to UNGA resolution passed overwhelmingly calling for ceasefire without mentioning Hamas.

'Our country should leave UN over response to Hamas'

Russian TV exchanges former Israeli PM for Hamas leader

A Russian television service published pictures of former Israeli PM Ehud Barak labeled as terrorist Ali Barakhah.

Russian TV exchanges former Israeli PM for Hamas leader

Netanyahu deletes, apologizes for post on intelligence heads

PM: 'I said things that should not have been said and give full support to leaders of security forces.'

Netanyahu deletes, apologizes for post on intelligence heads