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Mali's heroic battle for the Sderot police station

Superintendent Mali Shoshana & another police officer led shootout until ammunition ran out: 'I asked them to tell my son that I love him.'

Mali's heroic battle for the Sderot police station

As part of war effort: British ambassador donates blood

British Amb. to Israel joins life-saving effort, donates blood to help those injured in Israel's war with Hamas.

As part of war effort: British ambassador donates blood

Surprise data: Google discloses Israeli heroism

Google data shows a significant increase in searches for return flights to Israel following the start of the Swords of Iron operation.

Surprise data: Google discloses Israeli heroism

Argentina:

Military and civilian jets to evacuate citizens from Israel

Argentina, Canada, other countries plan airlifts to help their citizens leave war-torn Israel.

Military and civilian jets to evacuate citizens from Israel

ZAKA Tel Aviv:

Difficult scenes, we have never seen this many victims before

Israel Hasid, ZAKA Tel Aviv spokesman, talks about the holy work of identifying the bodies of victims of the Hamas attack.

Difficult scenes, we have never seen this many victims before

IDF: Hamas’ aerial detection capabilities were destroyed

IAF strikes hidden camera network, destroying Hamas' ability to target IAF aircraft.

IDF: Hamas’ aerial detection capabilities were destroyed

Video:

Cargo plane delivers initial shipment of weapons to Israel

Defense Ministry releases footage showing arrival of cargo plane delivering shipment of advanced weaponry to Israel.

Cargo plane delivers initial shipment of weapons to Israel

Rome: Thousands gather to support Israel

In Rome, Italy, 3,000 people gather to sing Israel's national anthem Hatikva at the Arch of Titus. Arutz Sheva's Giulio Meotti speaks.

Rome: Thousands gather to support Israel

Two terrorists eliminated, extensive IDF attack in Gaza

PA sources: IDF bombed home of brother of top Hamas official Mohammed Deif. Hamas diver who attempted to infiltrate into Israel eliminated.

Two terrorists eliminated, extensive IDF attack in Gaza

France:

Leftist party being investigating for glorifying terror

New Anti-Capitalist Party investigated after saying it supports "the Palestinians and the means of struggle they have chosen to resist".

Leftist party being investigating for glorifying terror

Khamenei:

'Iran wasn't involved in Hamas attack on Israel'

Iran’s Supreme leader lauds Hamas’ attack against Israel but denies any Iranian involvement.

'Iran wasn't involved in Hamas attack on Israel'

Harvard students blame Israel for Hamas attack

Prominent Harvard University alumni denounce students who blamed Israel "for all unfolding violence".

Harvard students blame Israel for Hamas attack

White House:

'Biden stressed need for to condemn Hamas' brutal atrocities'

White House publishes statement summarizing Biden’s call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'Biden stressed need for to condemn Hamas' brutal atrocities'

Donation campaign:

An urgent message rrom ZAKA

In this difficult time, ZAKA has stepped forward, providing honor to those who have been killed in the Hamas invasion.

An urgent message rrom ZAKA

New York City:

Thousands gather for pro-Israel rally near UN building

New York Governor Kathy Hochul: I stand here to tell you that New Yorkers will never tolerate evil.

Thousands gather for pro-Israel rally near UN building

Singer learns husband was killed while giving TV interview

Israeli singer Shaylee Atary receives word that her husband, Yahav, was murdered in Hamas attack as she speaks to Sky News.

Singer learns husband was killed while giving TV interview

Herzog thanks Biden:

'You have shown what a great friend you are of Israel'

President Issac Herzog thanks US President after his speech on the Hamas attack.

'You have shown what a great friend you are of Israel'

US Congress supports Israel

Congressional resolution expresses full support for Israel

392 members of the US House sign a bipartisan resolution expressing full-throttled support for Israel’s war against Hamas.

Congressional resolution expresses full support for Israel

Ahead of Israel visit:

Blinken speaks to President Herzog

US Secretary of State reaffirms “unwavering US support for Israel’s right to defend itself".

Blinken speaks to President Herzog

Amid war with Hamas:

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Mediterranean Sea

CENTCOM says the USS Gerald Ford will "deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation or widen this war."

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Mediterranean Sea

Three terrorists eliminated in Ashkelon

IDF soldiers eliminate three terrorists in the Ashkelon Industrial Area, continuing to conduct searches in the area.

Three terrorists eliminated in Ashkelon

US Sec. of State Blinken headed to Israel after Hamas attack

Secretary of State to personally meet with Israeli leaders to discuss response to Hamas massacre of 1,000 people.

US Sec. of State Blinken headed to Israel after Hamas attack

Netanyahu to Biden:

'We saw savagery unlike anything we've seen since the Holocaust'

PM speaks to US President after 1,000 people massacred by Hamas, thanks Biden for America's continued support of Israel.

'We saw savagery unlike anything we've seen since the Holocaust'

In 1 town:

40 babies murdered, some decapitated, by Hamas butchers

IDF forces were not prepared for the extent of the horrors left behind by Hamas terrorists in Kfar Aza.

40 babies murdered, some decapitated, by Hamas butchers

Officers directed pilots with WhatsApp messages

Personal initiatives of officers, drone operators and various improvisations saved many lives of civilians and fighters on the Gaza border

Officers directed pilots with WhatsApp messages

Biden: This is an act of pure evil from Hamas

US president says America stands with Israel against the barbarity of Hamas. 'Anyone thinking of taking advantage - don't.'

Biden: This is an act of pure evil from Hamas

Reservist tells Arutz Sheva:

'We demonize each other, but now we see who the demons are'

Mike Ripstein was in Miami, but he felt he had to fly to Israel to enlist in the IDF reserves after learning of the Hamas massacre.

'We demonize each other, but now we see who the demons are'

Defense Minister:

'We're going on full offence, Gaza will never be what it was'

Minister Yoav Gallant meets soldiers who fought in the south, tells them they will not be restrained in the war against Hamas.

'We're going on full offence, Gaza will never be what it was'

12 fallen soldiers from the Benjamin region named

Benjamin Council and local communities providing assistance to bereaved families.

12 fallen soldiers from the Benjamin region named

Watch:

The aftermath of the Hamas massacre up close

i24NEWS Correspondent Nicole Zedek describes the 'smells of death' while reporting from devastated Kfar Aza.

The aftermath of the Hamas massacre up close

Police officer saves his daughter in Kfar Aza

Shimon Portal heard that his daughter was besieged in her home. He rushed to rescue her and others in danger.

Police officer saves his daughter in Kfar Aza

Watch:

Prayers and outcry at the Western Wall

Surprise attack on Israel: prayers and outcry at the Western Wall

Prayers and outcry at the Western Wall

'Black Lives Matter:' Hamas massacre must not be condemned

BLM Grassroots reiterates its unwavering support for the Palestinian Arabs and their right to 'resist' after massacre of 900 people.

'Black Lives Matter:' Hamas massacre must not be condemned

How 50 terrorists invading from the sea were stopped

Documentation of the attacks: Ashdod base commander Col. Eitan Paz described the terrorists attempted invasion by sea from Gaza.

How 50 terrorists invading from the sea were stopped

Watch:

Jewish communities around world gather in support of Israel

Over 50 Federations in the US and Canada gather to bear witness to demonstrate their broad-based support for the Jewish state here at home.

Jewish communities around world gather in support of Israel

Hamas launches rocket barrage on Ashkelon after warning

Rocket alert sirens activate in northern Samaria for first time as terror group launches massive barrage.

Hamas launches rocket barrage on Ashkelon after warning

COGAT head to Hamas:

'You wanted hell, you will get hell'

Major General Ghasan Alyan says Gaza residents are celebrating the massacre of 900 people rather than being shocked.

'You wanted hell, you will get hell'

National emergency authority advises against panic buying

'There are no shortages - ships are arriving, supply chains are working, and stores are open. What makes shortages is clearing the shelves.'

National emergency authority advises against panic buying

2 senior Hamas leaders killed in Gaza airstrikes

Hamas economy minister, senior member of political bureau, killed in IDF retaliatory strikes.

2 senior Hamas leaders killed in Gaza airstrikes

Hamas warns Ashkelon residents to leave by 5 pm

Warning follows previous threat to execute hostages if Israel does not stop its retaliation for the Simchat Torah massacre.

Hamas warns Ashkelon residents to leave by 5 pm

Israel condemns UNHCR response to Hamas massacre

'Why can't the High Commissioner call Hamas terrorists or a spade a spade?' asks Israeli UN mission.

Israel condemns UNHCR response to Hamas massacre

Eyewitness testimony: 'An army against 3000 unarmed people'

A survivor of the festival attacked by Hamas forces tells how the terrorists attacked with rockets, sniper rifles, and drones.

Eyewitness testimony: 'An army against 3000 unarmed people'

Three days later:

Dozens of missing are found alive in Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha

National emergency command center receives tipoff regarding group of civilians in distress - and locates 30 missing people.

Dozens of missing are found alive in Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha

Hotovely:

'People weren't safe at home: No country can face this reality'

Israel's Ambassador to the UK speaks to Talk TV about the Hamas massacre of 900 Israelis.

'People weren't safe at home: No country can face this reality'

2 killed in rocket strike in south

Foreign workers in Eshkol region becomes latest casualty of Hamas' war against Israel.

2 killed in rocket strike in south

Marchers at Sydney Opera House chant 'Gas the Jews'

Jewish residents of Australia warned to stay away from pro-Palestinian march at the Sydney Opera House.

Marchers at Sydney Opera House chant 'Gas the Jews'

Ben-Gvir orders mass arming of civillian emergency services

Israel's Ministry of National Security has begun a plan to distribute thousands of firearms to the public.

Ben-Gvir orders mass arming of civillian emergency services

CNN:

Anderson Cooper chokes up after speaking with hostages' relative

CNN's Anderson Cooper chokes up after interview with Israeli woman pleading for her relatives' freedom from Hamas captivity.

Anderson Cooper chokes up after speaking with hostages' relative

Nonprofit warns against predatory loans amidst war

The nonprofit Pa'amonim warns that unscrupulous entities are trying to trap families affected by the war in debts.

Nonprofit warns against predatory loans amidst war

IDF commander:

The terrorists arrived with enormous quantities of weapons

Brig.-Gen. Dan Goldfus sums up the fighting so far: 'The enemy is super-cruel, they murdered men, took women and children into captivity.'

The terrorists arrived with enormous quantities of weapons

Arab leaders denounce Hamas conduct

The leaders of Israel's Arab parties have spoken out against the Hamas invasion of southern Israel.

Arab leaders denounce Hamas conduct

Security footage shows Hamas terrorists infiltrating Jewish town

Hamas terrorists arrive by truck in Moshav Yakhini, fire at residents.

Security footage shows Hamas terrorists infiltrating Jewish town

Israel Hayom photographer massacred with his family

Yaniv Zohar, an Israel Hayom photographer, was murdered together with his wife and two daughters during Hamas' attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Israel Hayom photographer massacred with his family

Washington Post:

Video footage proves Hamas executed Israeli captives

Two videos verified by the Washington Post appear to confirm the deaths of at least four of the individuals taken captive by Hamas.

Video footage proves Hamas executed Israeli captives

Heroes of war:

Under heavy fire: Border Police rescue injured soldiers

Border Police publish footage of officers who acted, under heavy fire, to rescue soldiers who were injured near Nir Am.

Under heavy fire: Border Police rescue injured soldiers

Wartime shopping:

Supermarket chain's unusual announcement

Shufersal supermarket chain announces it will limit quantities per customer, to prevent shortages due to the war.

Supermarket chain's unusual announcement

IAF planes bring hundreds of soldiers home from Europe

Israel has recalled hundreds of soldiers, who were outside the country when the war began, to fight on the Gaza border.

IAF planes bring hundreds of soldiers home from Europe

Were there warning signs ahead of Hamas' surprise attack?

Leaders of Israeli communities near the Gaza border report receiving threats that 'the coming holidays will be black.'

Were there warning signs ahead of Hamas' surprise attack?

Eyewitness testimony:

'Terrorists burned buildings to force residents from shelters'

The director of the Nir Oz youth village near Gaza tells of the attack on the kibbutz.

'Terrorists burned buildings to force residents from shelters'

IDF:

No terrorists have infiltrated through the fence in the past day

'A few terrorists may still be hiding in areas near the Gaza border, we've evacuated most families,' IDF spokesman says.

No terrorists have infiltrated through the fence in the past day