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'We live with him — without him':

Wife of slain officer speaks of loss and light

Hadas Hershkowitz shares the life and legacy of her husband Yossi, a beloved educator and IDF commander, whose values and voice continue to guide his family and students after his death in Gaza.

Wife of slain officer speaks of loss and light

Ceasefire or else

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel

Leaders demand immediate halt to IDF operations in Gaza, threaten sanctions, and call for recognition of Palestinian state as part of two-state solution.

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel

Report:

Eliminated terrorist abducted and held Arbel Yehud

Ahmad Sarhan, who was reportedly eliminated in an IDF special operation this morning, was said to have overseen the abduction and captivity of Arbel Yehud.

Eliminated terrorist abducted and held Arbel Yehud

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Terrorist enters weapons depot and is eliminated

The IAF attacked tunnels and weapons depots in Gaza in coordination with ground forces.

Terrorist enters weapons depot and is eliminated

Three soldiers punished for refusal to reenter Gaza

The soldiers from the 50th Battalion, who had already spent over a year in Gaza, were sentenced after refusing to participate in another maneuver following a recent extension of their service.

Three soldiers punished for refusal to reenter Gaza

Hamas command and control center struck in Nuseirat area

The IDF and ISA struck Hamas terrorists who were operating in a command and control center in the area of Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip.

Hamas command and control center struck in Nuseirat area

Report: Vance canceled Israel visit amid Gaza offensive concerns

US Vice President JD Vance canceled a planned visit to Israel to avoid signaling US support for the IDF’s expanded Gaza operation, Axios report claims.

Report: Vance canceled Israel visit amid Gaza offensive concerns

Hostage's brother:

'No humanitarian aid until all hostages are home'

Hostage families from the Tikva Forum call on government to stop humanitarian aid to Gaza: 'political echelon displaying weakness.'

'No humanitarian aid until all hostages are home'

Golani’s payback:

IDF dismantles terror tunnel that killed two soldiers

In precision strike deep in Gaza’s Morag Corridor, Golani Brigade and Yahalom Unit troops dismantle a terror tunnel used in the deadly attack on Captain Noam Ravid and Staff Sgt. Yaly Seror.

IDF dismantles terror tunnel that killed two soldiers

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'Humanitarian aid a necessity, will not reach Hamas'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defends limited aid to Gaza, insisting it won’t reach Hamas and is vital to securing military and strategic support for Israel’s war effort.

'Humanitarian aid a necessity, will not reach Hamas'

'Our fates were bound in hell'

Sagui Dekel-Chen embraces fellow hostage Edan Alexander

Following heartfelt hospital visit, former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen recounts shared captivity with newly-released Edan Alexander, who revealed harrowing details of Hamas abuse and the moment he learned his family was fighting for him worldwide.

Sagui Dekel-Chen embraces fellow hostage Edan Alexander

Netanyahu:

We will take control of Gaza, aid necessary for continued support

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza, saying it is essential to prevent famine and maintain international support.

We will take control of Gaza, aid necessary for continued support

IDF strikes Khan Yunis as Israel prepares aid transfer to Gaza

IDF launchs a wave of air and artillery strikes in Khan Yunis Monday morning, denies reports claiming special forces mission to rescue hostages.

IDF strikes Khan Yunis as Israel prepares aid transfer to Gaza

Outrage over Gaza aid:

'Aid to Gaza - a stab in the back of soldiers'

Families of hostages, soldiers, and ministers blast the Prime Minister following his allowing of entry of aid to Gaza: "A gift to Hamas, harming the hostages and the IDF."

'Aid to Gaza - a stab in the back of soldiers'

Netanyahu approves humanitarian aid to Gaza

Despite opposition from some of the ministers, the Prime Minister has approved the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu approves humanitarian aid to Gaza

Hamas:

Armed struggle against Israel is non-negotiable

Hamas official says group remains firm on core demands in talks mediated for Gaza ceasefire, including right to armed struggle and future governance through elections.

Armed struggle against Israel is non-negotiable

Operation Gideon's Chariots:

'Nothing will stop us except the return of the hostages'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin announced this evening that the new operation is intended to provide 'all necessary flexibility to bring the hostages back.'

'Nothing will stop us except the return of the hostages'

To avert full Gaza operation

Report: Trump administration offers new ceasefire deal

Updated offer proposes 45-60 day ceasefire for release of 10 hostages and prisoners, with new provisions hinting at path to end the war.

Report: Trump administration offers new ceasefire deal

For a 2-month ceasefire

Hamas willing to release up to nine hostages

A senior Hamas leader told CNN that the terror organization was willing to release between seven and nine hostages in exchange for a two-month ceasefire and release of 300 terrorists.

Hamas willing to release up to nine hostages

IDF Chief in Gaza:

‘Gideon’s Chariots will continue until Hamas is defeated’

LTG Eyal Zamir tours northern Gaza, affirms commitment to defeating Hamas and securing the hostages, declaring the IDF will not return to the reality of October 7th.

‘Gideon’s Chariots will continue until Hamas is defeated’

‘Every day was suffering’

Hamas hostage survivors speak out in NYC

Keith and Aviva Siegel, survivors of Hamas captivity, speak at Israel Day on Fifth Parade in New York, calling for continued efforts to free the remaining 58 hostages.

Hamas hostage survivors speak out in NYC

IDF confirms:

Operation Gideon’s Chariots has begun

Both active duty and reservists have begun extensive ground operations throughout the northern and southern Gaza Strip as part of 'Gideon’s Chariots.'

Operation Gideon’s Chariots has begun

Israeli official:

We're optimistic, but there was no breakthrough in Qatar

An Israeli official warned Hamas that if no progress is made in the negotiations shortly, Israel will intensify its operations in Gaza.

We're optimistic, but there was no breakthrough in Qatar

PMO admits:

Israel prepared to end war to return all hostages

Netanyahu's office admitted that the Israeli negotiating team in Doha is discussing the possibility of an agreement to end the fighting and release all the hostages while disarming Gaza and Hamas.

Israel prepared to end war to return all hostages

Report:

Brother of Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar killed in Gaza airstrike

Dr. Zakaria Sinwar, brother of Hamas leaders Yahya and Mohammed, and two of his children were killed in a precise IDF bombing in Nuseirat.

Brother of Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar killed in Gaza airstrike

Report:

Body of Mohammed Sinwar found in Khan Yunis terror tunnel

The body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar has been found in a terrorist attack tunnel in Khan Yunis, Saudi media reported Sunday morning.

Body of Mohammed Sinwar found in Khan Yunis terror tunnel

Sirens sounded in central Israel, missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens activated in cities and towns throughout central Israel, including Tel Aviv, after missile fired from Yemen. IDF says the missile was intercepted.

Sirens sounded in central Israel, missile from Yemen intercepted

Hamas downplays progress as hostage deal talks advance in Doha

New framework proposes immediate release of 10 hostages, ceasefire of up to two months; release of terrorists remains a point of contention.

Hamas downplays progress as hostage deal talks advance in Doha

IDF dismantles major Hamas tunnel network, eliminates terrorists

Troops of the Northern Gaza Brigade uncover two-kilometer underground terror route, destroy weapons and terror infrastructure.

IDF dismantles major Hamas tunnel network, eliminates terrorists

Trump On War:

'Gaza is nasty and Bibi is an angry man'

In a fiery Fox News interview, President Donald Trump shared his blunt takes on the Israel-Gaza war, offered a controversial vision for Gaza's future, praised Gulf states as peace partners, sympathized with Netanyahu and condemned Hamas.

'Gaza is nasty and Bibi is an angry man'

Edan Alexander tells details of year of horror in Hamas captivity

Newly freed Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander describes brutal conditions in Hamas captivity, says photograph of his family meeting US President Donald Trump gave him hope.

Edan Alexander tells details of year of horror in Hamas captivity

Full scale ahead:

IDF broadens Gaza offensive, launches 'Gideon's Chariots'

IDF announces launch of Operation "Gideon's Chariots," expanding its Gaza campaign to seize strategic areas, defeat Hamas, and secure hostage release.

IDF broadens Gaza offensive, launches 'Gideon's Chariots'

Israeli official:

Gaza offensive to begin if no hostage deal reached in coming days

Senior Israeli official warns that if a hostage deal isn’t reached within days, the IDF will launch an offensive in Gaza with no pauses. While mediators proposed a new framework in Doha, Israel remains firm on the original Witkoff plan.

Gaza offensive to begin if no hostage deal reached in coming days

Ex-Navy chief:

Without crushing Hamas, Gaza victory will be meaningless

Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom warns Hamas adopting Hezbollah’s model 'puppet government' model, leaving Hamas intact would mean Israel’s efforts would be in vain.

Without crushing Hamas, Gaza victory will be meaningless

IDF confirms:

Top Hamas financier eliminated in Gaza

Jasser Shamieh, who was responsible for the transfer of tens of millions of dollars to Hamas' military wing, was eliminated last week in Gaza City.

Top Hamas financier eliminated in Gaza

16th Brigade completes mission in northern Gaza

Over the past two months, the troops eliminated numerous terrorists and dismantled more than 600 terrorist infrastructure sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization

16th Brigade completes mission in northern Gaza

Trump: I want Gaza to be a 'freedom zone'

US President Donald Trump proposes turning Gaza into a 'freedom zone' under US management after the war, calls for defeat of Hamas and long-term safety for Gazans.

Trump: I want Gaza to be a 'freedom zone'

Dramatic footage:

IDF medics evacuating wounded under fire in Gaza

World’s fastest evacuations: Inside the IDF Medical Corps' cutting-edge technology and lifesaving battlefield operations.

IDF medics evacuating wounded under fire in Gaza

'You're Killing Kids!':

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder arrested after protesting aid to Israel

Ben Cohen, co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, was forcibly removed and arrested during a Senate hearing on Wednesday after vocally protesting U.S. military support for Israel.

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder arrested after protesting aid to Israel

Father of Golani soldier:

Edan Alexander stayed on base instead of my son, saving him

Simon, whose son served with Alexander in the Golani Brigade's 51st Battalion, revealed that his son got to stay home on the weekend of the massacre because Edan volunteered to remain on base.

Edan Alexander stayed on base instead of my son, saving him

Chief of Staff to reservists:

'When we call you up, we do so with utmost reverence'

IDF head joins 7th Brigade training exercise, underscores responsibility and unity in safeguarding Israeli civilians.

'When we call you up, we do so with utmost reverence'

Hamas abuse of civilian facilities in Gaza City revealed

The IDF revealed new intelligence indications demonstrating the continued terrorist activity of the Hamas organization from within and near civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, including hospitals, educational institutions, and other civilian facilities.

Hamas abuse of civilian facilities in Gaza City revealed

Former hostages to Netanyahu:

Don’t waste this Diplomatic momentum

Survivors of Hamas captivity appeal to Israeli leadership and US President Trump to sustain negotiations for the release of all hostages.

Don’t waste this Diplomatic momentum

Moving moment

Hostage's mother stops to hug son's picture in airport

Ditza Or, mother of abducted Avinatan Or, stops to hug and update his photo at Ben-Gurion Airport before departing to the US with Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Gantz for an awareness campaign.

Hostage's mother stops to hug son's picture in airport

Bennett:

'If we stop, every terrorist org. will use human shields'

Former PM warns that ending military operations in Gaza prematurely will have far-reaching negative consequences as terrorist organizations around the world will see that Hamas's tactics worked and adopt the same tactics.

'If we stop, every terrorist org. will use human shields'

PM’s office blasts Macron for 'echoing Hamas propaganda'

In a sharp statement, Israel accuses French President Emmanuel Macron of siding with Islamist terrorists and spreading blood libels, vowing to press on with its war goals and defeat Hamas.

PM’s office blasts Macron for 'echoing Hamas propaganda'

Dramatic footage of IDF strike targeting Hamas leader in Gaza

Dramatic footage shows moment of Gaza strike, dozens of bombs hit near Khan Yunis hospital; Israel estimates Hamas leader eliminated.

Dramatic footage of IDF strike targeting Hamas leader in Gaza

Report: Alexander’s release part of wider US-brokered ceasefire

Ceasefire, hostage releases, and indirect talks expected as part of emerging deal mediated in Qatar, report says.

Report: Alexander’s release part of wider US-brokered ceasefire

Sirens in Jerusalem:

Missile from Yemen intercepted over Israel

Houthi missile intercepted intercepted by Arrow and THAAD systems, minor injuries were reported as civilians rushed to shelters.

Missile from Yemen intercepted over Israel

Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar targeted in strike on Gaza bunker

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in a command and control center located in an underground terrorist infrastructure site beneath the European hospital in Khan Yunis.

Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar targeted in strike on Gaza bunker

IDF confirms:

Hamas 'journalist' eliminated in Khan Yunis

Hassan Aslih, a terrorist from the Hamas Khan Yunis brigade, infiltrated Israel and documented acts of looting, arson, and murder, and uploaded the footage to the internet.

Hamas 'journalist' eliminated in Khan Yunis

Three missiles launched from Gaza

Two were intercepted and one fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.

Three missiles launched from Gaza

Steve Witkoff's touching gesture to released hostage

Steve Witkoff's touching gesture: President Trump's envoy presents precious keepsake to Hamas captivity survivor Edan Alexander

Steve Witkoff's touching gesture to released hostage

Freed hostage tells Trump: Life got better after election

Edan Alexander tells US President Trump his treatment improved significantly after the election, in first call following release from Hamas captivity.

Freed hostage tells Trump: Life got better after election

Alexander Family:

Witkoff was calling US officials at 3 AM to share the good news

Released hostage's father thanks US President Trump, urges continued negotiations to free remaining hostages.

Witkoff was calling US officials at 3 AM to share the good news

'Home sweet home'

Edan's first Instagram story after being released

Released hostage Edan Alexander posted a photo of him with the words: 'Home sweet home.'

Edan's first Instagram story after being released

Soldiers in casualty units launch campaign for state recognition

"We were also on the frontlines, only we were dealing with the outcomes," say reservists demanding recognition and support after 400 days of intense service.

Soldiers in casualty units launch campaign for state recognition

Herzog to Edan Alexander:

'Welcome home, beloved son of Israel’

President tells released hostage, ‘You were in the hearts of half the world,’ and praises his family’s strength and resilience.

'Welcome home, beloved son of Israel’

Witkoff to families:

Trump will not tolerate anything less than full hostage return

US envoys Witkoff and Boehler meet with hostage families in Tel Aviv, affirm full US commitment to securing the return of all 58 hostages.

Trump will not tolerate anything less than full hostage return

Netanyahu to wounded reservists:

'We are going all the way to destroy Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets wounded IDF reservists, vows to press forward with full force to defeat Hamas and secure the release of all hostages. 'We are going for absolute victory.'

'We are going all the way to destroy Hamas'