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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'

TikTok to crack down on disinformation on Israel-Hamas war

TikTok assigns more people to combat disinformation on its platform in wake of attack on Israel by Hamas.

TikTok to crack down on disinformation on Israel-Hamas war

Not so fast:

PA chairman walks back condemnation of Hamas

PA's official news agency amends report which said that PA chairman condemned Hamas’ attacks on Israel.

PA chairman walks back condemnation of Hamas

MK Danny Danon:

'The people will accept no less than the destruction of Hamas'

Likud MK Danny Danon criticizes Kan 11 News commentator who estimated that Israel's goal is not the destruction of Hamas.

'The people will accept no less than the destruction of Hamas'

Biden to CBS:

'Israel has one of the finest fighting forces'

US President on "60 Minutes": Hamas must be eliminated but Israeli occupation of Gaza would "be a big mistake".

'Israel has one of the finest fighting forces'

Israel should Re-establish the 22 Communities of Gush Katif

The towns that were “dis-engaged” were the frontlines protecting the South. Opinion.

Israel should Re-establish the 22 Communities of Gush Katif

UN chief to Hamas:

'Release all hostages without conditions'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also urges Israel to allow access for humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

'Release all hostages without conditions'

IDF strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

The strikes are in response to the shooting from Lebanon toward Israeli territory earlier on Sunday.

IDF strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

Abbas:

'Hamas actions do not represent Palestinian people'

In second condemnation of Hamas massacre, PA chairman says the PLO is the "sole representative" of Palestinian Arabs.

'Hamas actions do not represent Palestinian people'

Erdan blasts UN official:

'Your double standards truly know no bounds'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN blasts official who warned of the death of thousands in Gaza without condemning Hamas.

'Your double standards truly know no bounds'

Smotrich:

'We failed, I take responsibility for what was and what will be'

Minister Smotrich discussed the tragic massacre of soldiers and civilians by Hamas terrorists in southern Israel.

'We failed, I take responsibility for what was and what will be'

Amid war with Hamas:

Netanyahu invites Biden for solidarity visit

If the visit would indeed occur, it will take place this week, before the IDF's ground incursion into the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu invites Biden for solidarity visit

In CNN interview:

President Herzog reveals Hamas “Captive Taking Handbook”

In the booklet terrorists are advised in detail on how to carry out the kidnapping.

President Herzog reveals Hamas “Captive Taking Handbook”

'Commander, we are at war!':

Watch: Terrorists eliminated at start of Hamas attack

IDF observation soldiers were the first to detect and alert the approach of terrorists toward Israeli territory.

Watch: Terrorists eliminated at start of Hamas attack

Families of captives:

Netanyahu committed that return of captives is among war's goals

Representatives of the families of the Israelis who are in Hamas captivity met with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu committed that return of captives is among war's goals

IDF Spokeperson:

'Hezbollah working to escalate tensions on the northern border'

Until now, the IDF updated 289 families of fallen soldiers and 155 families of captives.

'Hezbollah working to escalate tensions on the northern border'

Ben-Dror Yemini:

'This is how Israel should explain itself'

Ben-Dror Yemini is having a hard time understanding the Israeli propaganda logic, which he claims serves the enemy.

'This is how Israel should explain itself'

On the terrorists' bodies:

IDF uncovers Hamas plans for massacre and operating orders

The IDF collected hundreds of documents, cell phones, and more from terrorists who participated in the massacre in southern Israel.

IDF uncovers Hamas plans for massacre and operating orders

It’s not our 9/11, it’s not more pogroms

The October 7th massacre in southern Israel is different than the 9/11 attacks and is not the same as pogroms. Oped.

It’s not our 9/11, it’s not more pogroms

Jake Sullivan:

'Gazan civilians have the right to safety and security'

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan assures that all people "have the right to safety and security."

'Gazan civilians have the right to safety and security'

Report presented to Red Cross:

Hostages in immediate danger & unbearable suffering

Report presented today to International Red Cross representatives in Israel reveals the horrific situation.

Hostages in immediate danger & unbearable suffering

Minister Ofir Akunis:

If your entire family was burned alive, what would you do?

Israel's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology publishes a video message for the global audience

If your entire family was burned alive, what would you do?

Senator Schumer:

"We must provide Israel with support required to defend itself"

A bipartisan US Senate delegation had to run to a shelter after Hamas fired rockets at Tel Aviv.

"We must provide Israel with support required to defend itself"

Hadassah Hospital

Doctor suspended after expressing support for Hamas

A doctor from Hevron who expressed support for Hamas terrorists was suspended from his job at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center.

Doctor suspended after expressing support for Hamas

Air Force commander:

'We're clearing threats for a safe ground incursion'

IAF Commander Tomer Bar says that his forces are ready to act on all fronts.

'We're clearing threats for a safe ground incursion'

Demonstration in Canada:

'Hamas is not a terrorist organization'

Demonstrations across Canada supporting the Hamas attack against Israel, claim that Hamas is not a terrorist organization.

'Hamas is not a terrorist organization'

Gallant on Gaza border:

'This will be a massive, deadly, exact, and decisive war'

The Defense Minister said that Senators told him that the US would supply all the ammunition and equipment Israel needs.

'This will be a massive, deadly, exact, and decisive war'

Following massacre:

1st unity cabinet meeting starts with moment of silence

Netanyahu: "We are working 24/7, together, in one united front." The PM will meet the families of the hostages and missing today.

1st unity cabinet meeting starts with moment of silence

'Never buy from them again':

Clothing retailer offers Palestinian flag

E-commerce site SHIEN removed PLO flag after upsetting Israeli consumers.

Clothing retailer offers Palestinian flag

Fauda star: 'This is not one of my shows, this happened'

The star of the series Fauda, which focuses on undercover Israeli forces, warns viewers that the Hamas invasion is far from a TV episode.

Fauda star: 'This is not one of my shows, this happened'

Herzog in southern kibbutz:

'We have a moral duty to restore this hell to a paradise'

President re-inaugurates Kibbutz Be'eri printing house for 1st time since massacre. 'To the world, we are here and are not leaving.'

'We have a moral duty to restore this hell to a paradise'

Live updates - Israel at war:

IDF intercepts rocket fired from Syria

At least 1,300 Israelis killed since Saturday, Hamas claims over 100 in captivity.

IDF intercepts rocket fired from Syria

IDF reservist:

'This is what soldiers really need'

An IDF reservist explains what items citizens can buy to make a tangible difference to combat soldiers in the field.

'This is what soldiers really need'

PA chairman speaks with Biden:

Abbas condemns Hamas massacre, but not absolutely

PA chairman also supports Egypt's refusal to allow Gaza civilians to flee through the Rafah Crossing.

Abbas condemns Hamas massacre, but not absolutely

'Probably genocide'

Dozens of intl. legal experts: Hamas committed war crimes

International legal experts issue joint statement saying that Hamas' intentional massacre of Jews probably constitutes crime of genocide.'

Dozens of intl. legal experts: Hamas committed war crimes

Defense minister shows Senators proof Hamas stopping evacuations

Minister Yoav Gallant meets bipartisan Senate delegation, shares videos of Hamas atrocities during Simchat Torah massacre.

Defense minister shows Senators proof Hamas stopping evacuations

Watch:

Ambassadors' visit interrupted by rocket barrage

A rocket barrage cut short a press conference by MK Danny Danon As he and the press rushed to a shelter.

Ambassadors' visit interrupted by rocket barrage

Gaza Resident:

Hamas is blocking the evacuation

A man from Gaza confirms to the IDF's intelligence services that Hamas troops are preventing civilians from leaving targeted areas.

Hamas is blocking the evacuation

IDF Spokesman to Gazans:

'Get out for your own safety'

Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari reacts to murder of construction worker by Hezbollah, says IDF preparing for next stage of war against Hamas.

'Get out for your own safety'

Ex-PM Bennett: 'We will hit back at Hamas until we destroy them'

Former PM Naftali Bennett says that all of Israel is prepared for a campaign against Hamas.

Ex-PM Bennett: 'We will hit back at Hamas until we destroy them'

BBC Arabic reporters celebrate Hamas attack

Arabic-language reporters uploaded posts praising the attack and mocking the Israeli victims.

BBC Arabic reporters celebrate Hamas attack

Principal disciplined for sympathizing with Gaza Strip

A high school principal who posted Facebook messages opposing the campaign against the Gaza Strip has been summoned for disciplinary action.

Principal disciplined for sympathizing with Gaza Strip

IDF Spokesman:

Hamas actively blocking Gazans from evcauating 'sinister'

Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus notes that Hamas is attempting to physically block civilians from following IDF instructions to evacuate.

Hamas actively blocking Gazans from evcauating 'sinister'

52 murdered, 7 kidnapped: Full scale of Kfar Aza massacre

In Nahal Oz, 25 residents are known to have been murdered, the fate of 80 others remains unknown.

52 murdered, 7 kidnapped: Full scale of Kfar Aza massacre

Man jumped on Hamas grenade to save his wife

A survivor of the invasion tells how her daughter was saved by her son-in-law's sacrifice.

Man jumped on Hamas grenade to save his wife

George W. Bush:

'Negotiating with killers is not an option for Israel'

Former US President says 'one side is guilty. And it’s not Israel,' following Hamas massacre.

'Negotiating with killers is not an option for Israel'

Hamas plans show terrorists targeted youth centers

Orders and maps found on a terrorist's body show a detailed plan of attack to seize children as hostages.

Hamas plans show terrorists targeted youth centers

Watch:

Hamas official: We've been planning massacre for 2 years

Senior Hamas official Ali Baraka describes terror group's preparations for Simchat Torah massacre in video translated by MEMRI.

Hamas official: We've been planning massacre for 2 years

Israel eliminates leader of the Kibbutz Nirim massacre

IDF fighter jets operated in the Gaza Strip and killed Billal Al Kedra last night, the Nukhba commander of the forces in southern Khan Yunis

Israel eliminates leader of the Kibbutz Nirim massacre

Tens of thousands of troops prepare to enter Gaza

NYT reports goal of ground assault will be elimination of Hamas leadership in Gaza City following worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust

Tens of thousands of troops prepare to enter Gaza

Jeremy Corbyn:

'Israel committing war crimes in Gaza'

Former British Labour leader criticizes Israel while failing to directly name Hamas as responsible for attacks on Israelis.

'Israel committing war crimes in Gaza'

State Department:

29 US citizens murdered in Hamas attacks in Israel

State Department spokesperson says Washington is working to determine whereabouts of American citizens missing after the attacks.

29 US citizens murdered in Hamas attacks in Israel

Op-ed:

Hamas’s deception—and our self-deception

The US and Israel continue to base their policies on the fiction that the Palestinian Authority is willing to coexist with Israel. Opinion.

Hamas’s deception—and our self-deception

Liberman demands to be a part of war cabinet

Yisrael Beytenu says no agreement yet on joining the emergency government, insists Liberman play a major role in decision-making.

Liberman demands to be a part of war cabinet

US sending second aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

Pentagon to send USS Dwight D. Eisenhower to the eastern Mediterranean to deter Iran or Hezbollah from joining Israel-Hamas conflict.

US sending second aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

Biden on Hamas attack:

'The worst massacre of Jewish people since the Holocaust'

US President denounces Hamas attack on Israel, notes the organization is using Gazans as human shields.

'The worst massacre of Jewish people since the Holocaust'

Israel-Hamas war:

Russia seeks vote on UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire

The draft resolution refers to Israel and the Palestinian Arabs, but does not directly name Hamas. Unclear if US will veto.

Russia seeks vote on UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire

Families of hostages:

'This is a crime against humanity'

The families demand the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to transfer medicines to the missing who need medical treatment.

'This is a crime against humanity'

Former Mossad director: 'There is an Iranian signature on this'

Yossi Cohen, former director of the Mossad, is certain that Iran planned the Hamas invasion.

Former Mossad director: 'There is an Iranian signature on this'

IDF eliminates terrorists exiting terror tunnel in Gaza

IDF identifies, eliminates, group of terrorists in building; eliminates terrorist exiting Gaza tunnel.

IDF eliminates terrorists exiting terror tunnel in Gaza