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IDF Chief of Staff:

'The State of Israel is at war and will prevail!'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi publishes message to soldiers and commanders amid the war against Hamas.

'The State of Israel is at war and will prevail!'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas is at war against humanity, not just Israel'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on Hamas stealing fuel from UNRWA: Today, the United Nations revealed the true face of Hamas.

'Hamas is at war against humanity, not just Israel'

Sen. Schumer:

'Resolution supporting Israel - within days'

Senate Majority Leader says the Senate will seek within days to pass a resolution supporting Israel amid war with Hamas.

'Resolution supporting Israel - within days'

US Defense Sec'y to Gallant:

'US committed to expediting assistance to Israel'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant discuss Israel's operations against Hamas.

'US committed to expediting assistance to Israel'

Official:

Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

After meeting with Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Blinken officially announces that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday.

Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

IDF strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

The strikes are in response to fire from Lebanon towards Israel on Monday.

IDF strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war rejected by UNSC

Russia's draft resolution, which failed to name Hamas as responsible for attack on Israel, receives just five votes in favor.

Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war rejected by UNSC

Report:

US Marine rapid response force heading to Israel

Defense official says the force will consist 2,000 Marines and sailors.

US Marine rapid response force heading to Israel

Top Hamas official who handled Shalit file eliminated

Osama al-Mazini, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, eliminated in Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip.

Top Hamas official who handled Shalit file eliminated

After talks with Iran and Syria: Putin calls Netanyahu

This is the first conversation between the two leaders since Netanyahu returned to the post of Prime Minister.

After talks with Iran and Syria: Putin calls Netanyahu

IDF responds to Hamas video:

'Hamas is a murderous terrorist organization'

IDF on video of Israeli who was abducted to the Gaza Strip: Hamas tries to present itself as a humanitarian organization.

'Hamas is a murderous terrorist organization'

J.K. Rowling prays for safety of hostages

World-renowned author J.K. Rowling responded to a request to help publish the story of the Israeli captives of the Hamas invasion.

J.K. Rowling prays for safety of hostages

Hamas under pressure?

Video reveals first signs of life from 1 of the Hamas captives

Gaza terrorists post video of 21-year-old abducted Israeli in which she says she has received treatment for her wounds.

Video reveals first signs of life from 1 of the Hamas captives

Likud MK: 'This is good versus evil, and good must win'

MK Boaz Bismuth explains why the world as a whole should back Israel in its war against Hamas.

Likud MK: 'This is good versus evil, and good must win'

4 rocket barrages launched at Tel Aviv in 1 day

Woman injured in 1st barrage, which included rocket attack on Jerusalem that interrupted the opening of the Knesset Winter Session.

4 rocket barrages launched at Tel Aviv in 1 day

IDF Spokesman:

'We're working on both sides of border to locate the missing'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says President Biden's expected visit to Israel 'is of strategic importance for the region."

'We're working on both sides of border to locate the missing'

Danon: 'We cannot do half a job this time'

MK Danny Danon calls on the Israeli government to continue the war until the complete eradication of Hamas.

Danon: 'We cannot do half a job this time'

Watch:

Rocket strikes Jerusalem hillside

Massive explosion caused by rocket attack on Jerusalem during afternoon barrage.

Rocket strikes Jerusalem hillside

Erdan:

'Whoever is silent on massacre has no right to teach our kids'

Israel's UN ambassador praises Wexner Foundation for cutting ties with Harvard over its failure to strongly condemn Hamas massacre.

'Whoever is silent on massacre has no right to teach our kids'

Search for the missing ongoing in Gaza region

Israel Dog Unit volunteers continue the growing task of trying to locate those still missing after the Hamas invasion of Israel.

Search for the missing ongoing in Gaza region

DM Gallant to Blinken:

"This will be a long war, but we are going to win"

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hosted Secretary of State Blinken and other senior defense officials for an update on the war in Gaza.

"This will be a long war, but we are going to win"

Fake News:

Rep. Ilhan Omar claims old photo shows Israeli 'genocide'

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar gfalsely claimed that a picture of Syrian children killed several years ago by Assad was taken in Gaza recently.

Rep. Ilhan Omar claims old photo shows Israeli 'genocide'

Sara Netanayhu:

'Now is the time for revenge against Hamas'

PM's wife pays condolence visit to family of soldier named for Yoni Netanyahu who was killed in the Hamas attack.

'Now is the time for revenge against Hamas'

ISA director takes responsibility for allowing invasion

ISA director Ronen Bar commented: 'We did not produce enough advance warning, the blame is on me.'

ISA director takes responsibility for allowing invasion

MK Matan Kahana's plea to Diaspora Jewry

Sisters and brothers in the Diaspora, This is a trying and difficult time for Israel - yet our strength is in our unity.

MK Matan Kahana's plea to Diaspora Jewry

Herzog at Knesset:

'Our enemies are looking for any hint of division within us'

President opens Winter Session of the 25th Knesset: 'This House must mirror the unity of our nation at this time.'

'Our enemies are looking for any hint of division within us'

Watch:

Head of Hamas intelligence services eliminated

The IDF has released footage of an airstrike it claims killed the head of the Hamas general intelligence service.

Head of Hamas intelligence services eliminated

Hamas steals fuel, medical equipment from UNRWA facility

UNRWA deletes tweet reporting Hams theft of humanitarian aid. Foreign Ministry: 'Did Hamas hack your account?'

Hamas steals fuel, medical equipment from UNRWA facility

IDF officer's ingenious defense of the Re'im base

With both determination and deception, an IDF officer prevented the Hamas invasion from finding the families of officers living in the base.

IDF officer's ingenious defense of the Re'im base

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New IDF missile crusiers strike Hamas targets

The state of the art cruisers join the numerous airstrikes that have hit Hamas targets since the invasion.

New IDF missile crusiers strike Hamas targets

Knesset evacuated as rockets fired at Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Gaza terrorists launch massive barrage of rockets all over central Israel, disrupting opening of the Knesset's winter session.

Knesset evacuated as rockets fired at Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Liberman: 'We must clear out Hamas' underground city'

The leader of Yisrael Beiteinu says Israel must entirely remove the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, even underground.

Liberman: 'We must clear out Hamas' underground city'

Netanyahu:

'Our goal is to crush Hamas, remove threat once and for all'

At first Knesset session since massacre, PM says 'unity and determination' are the necessary factors for victory in the Hamas-started war.

'Our goal is to crush Hamas, remove threat once and for all'

British cartoonist sacked for 'antisemitic' Netanyahu cartoon

Steve Bell, a longtime cartoonist for the British Guardian, has lost his contract after submitting a Netanyahu cartoon after Hamas massacre.

British cartoonist sacked for 'antisemitic' Netanyahu cartoon

Death penalty for massacre:

Bill submitted imposing death penalty on Hamas terrorists

Likud MK Amit Halevi lifts text of law allowing death penalty for Nazi war criminals given similarity of Hamas massacre to Nazi crimes.

Bill submitted imposing death penalty on Hamas terrorists

Egyptian Pres. to Blinken:

Jews were not targeted in Arab countries

'I grew up in a Jewish neighborhood, Jews who lived here never suffered from oppression or persecution,' Egypt's Pres. El-Sisi says.

Jews were not targeted in Arab countries

Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade: We're fighting alongside Hamas

Terror group that serves as military wing of Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement vows to use violence until the 'liberation' of Palestine.

Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade: We're fighting alongside Hamas

Bereaved mother Miriam Peretz: 'The whole country is bereaved'

Israel Prize laureate and twice-bereaved mother Miriam Peretz visits bereaved families, hears their stories, and offers comfort.

Bereaved mother Miriam Peretz: 'The whole country is bereaved'

Report:

US President Joe Biden coming to Israel on Wednesday

President reportedly accepts Netanyahu's invitation to visit Jewish State in show of solidarity in aftermath of Hamas massacre.

US President Joe Biden coming to Israel on Wednesday

Saar Margolis OBM: "He always wanted to help save lives"

A member of the Kissufim security team, MDA volunteer Staff Sergeant (res.) Saar Margolis, was killed in action in Operation Swords of Iron

Saar Margolis OBM: "He always wanted to help save lives"

'We stopped counting the dead'

Haredi first responders recount horrors of massacre

First responder says Hamas's goal was not only to murder but to cause indescribable suffering.

Haredi first responders recount horrors of massacre

Swords of Iron:

New footage shows terrorists breaching kibbutz during holiday

New footage shows how dozens of Hamas terrorists breached Kibbutz Be'eri during Simchat Torah holiday, sparking war with Israel.

New footage shows terrorists breaching kibbutz during holiday

Due to war in Israel:

Florida governor welcomes hundreds of Americans home

Governor Ron DeSantis announces first mission from Israel returns nearly 300 Americans home.

Florida governor welcomes hundreds of Americans home

Captives coordinator to US:

'Thank you for standing alongside Israel'

Captives and Missing Coordinator Gal Hirsch meets special US envoy Steven Gillen, thanks him for US' steadfast support for Israel.

'Thank you for standing alongside Israel'

'Homeland':

Amid war with Hamas, new song reafirms devotion to Israel

In his new song, Hanan Ben Ari tells the land of Israel that 'even on the edge of the abyss, even in the middle of hell, you are heaven.'

Amid war with Hamas, new song reafirms devotion to Israel

Mom whose son was kidnapped:

'Freeing terrorists will bring more bereavement'

Ditza, mother of Avinatan: 'I love my son more than anything else, but I'm not willing for other children to pay for him with their lives.'

'Freeing terrorists will bring more bereavement'

Women unite in prayer: Hallel with Ricka Razel

Join us from Jerusalem as we pray for peace in Israel, the safe return of our soldiers & for the safety of the entire Jewish People. Watch.

Women unite in prayer: Hallel with Ricka Razel

IDF Spokeperson:

'Hamas was brutal to Israelis, and now it's the same to Gazans'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari called on Gazans to move south. 291 families of fallen soldiers and 299 captives have been notified.

'Hamas was brutal to Israelis, and now it's the same to Gazans'

Despite war with Hamas:

Netivot EMT celebrates wedding with help of Jerusalem vendors

Netivot EMT's wedding celebrated despite war, with help from United Hatzalah, Jerusalem vendors.

Netivot EMT celebrates wedding with help of Jerusalem vendors

Mossad supports closure of Al Jazeera in Israel

Among other things, Al Jazeera journalists reveal locations of IDF forces.

Mossad supports closure of Al Jazeera in Israel

Our responsibilities at home and beyond

We all have a role to play in supporting our country and our people, especially during times of war. Our involvement should be unwavering.

Our responsibilities at home and beyond

Report:

Humanitarian ceasefire began at 9:00

The Prime Minister's office has denied reports that a humanitarian ceasefire in the southern Gaza Strip took effect on Monday morning.

Humanitarian ceasefire began at 9:00

Former Mossad chief: Mistake to open Gaza crossing

Yossi Cohen warns: Restoring Gaza water 1st blink in Israeli policy; Gazan civilians also joined massacre of Israelis in border towns.

Former Mossad chief: Mistake to open Gaza crossing

Israel evacuates 28 communities to subsidized guesthouses

Israeli communities within 2 kilometers of Israel-Lebanon borders to be evacuated, government to subsidize stays.

Israel evacuates 28 communities to subsidized guesthouses

Police Chief Rabbi:

'We had to decide rulings that were never thought about'

Rabbi Rami Berachyahu spoke to Arutz Sheva about the challenge of identifying the bodies of fallen officers.

'We had to decide rulings that were never thought about'

Sen. Graham warns Iran:

'If you escalate this war, we’re coming for you'

Sen. Lindsey Graham: If Hezbollah launches attack on Israel, I would consider that a threat to the state of Israel existential in nature.

'If you escalate this war, we’re coming for you'

'Feel sorry for the shaheeds'

El Al Arab flight attendant fired over post on Hamas attacks

Flight attendant fired after expressing support for terrorists in a post on social media.

El Al Arab flight attendant fired over post on Hamas attacks

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated by Israel

IDF releases photo of key Hamas terrorists who have been eliminated since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip.

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated by Israel

US report:

Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to open

Rafah border crossing to open for entry of foreigners and dual nationals, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to open

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Allow Liberman to be part of the war cabinet'

Minister Ben Gvir supports inclusion of Liberman in cabinet which makes decisions on Israel-Hamas war.

'Allow Liberman to be part of the war cabinet'