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AI:

Hostage Ran Gvili addresses President Trump in AI video plea

An AI video shows hostage Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili personally appealing to Trump to bring him home from Gaza. 'I’m asking you to see this through… bring me home before it's too late.' His mother described hearing his voice as 'both emotional and sad.'

Hostage Ran Gvili addresses President Trump in AI video plea

Smotrich:

'Dismantle PA, apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister Smotrich urges the Prime Minister to demand Gaza's full demilitarization from President Trump, calls the Palestinian Authority a mistake that must be dismantled.

'Dismantle PA, apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Trump, Netanyahu expected to decide next steps in Gaza ceasefire

Arab media reports say an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to determine next steps in the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Trump, Netanyahu expected to decide next steps in Gaza ceasefire

'This light will never go out'

Hanukkah candles lit in Rafah

Hanukkah candles lit in Rafah with chanukiya from the Bibas family home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, symbolizing resilience after October 7.

Hanukkah candles lit in Rafah

Last hostage:

Israel gave critical information on the burial place of Ran Gvili

Israeli security officials assess Hamas knows which terrorists hold information on Ran Gvili’s burial site but is refusing to interrogate them, with Israel avoiding their elimination to preserve the chance of his return.

Israel gave critical information on the burial place of Ran Gvili

After 6 months:

Families of fallen IDF soldiers still have no answers

Six months after APC attack that killed IDF soldiers, families have yet to receive full investigation findings. Citing post-10/7 backlogs, IDF has delayed a response, leaving relatives angry: 'We gave them a living child - and they are silent.'

Families of fallen IDF soldiers still have no answers

Intelligence officers recount:

Behind the Hamas no. 2's 'Last Supper'

IDF Intelligence officers look back on their work leading up to the elimination of Hamas's Weapons Production chief and 10/7 architect Ra'ad Sa'ad.

Behind the Hamas no. 2's 'Last Supper'

Trump's plan for Gaza: 'New Rafah' and skyscrapers

Trump administration presents plan for rebuilding Gaza, starting in southern Gaza and working northwards, to the tune of $112.1 billion.

Trump's plan for Gaza: 'New Rafah' and skyscrapers

Southern Gaza:

IDF’s Kfir Brigade concludes mission along yellow line

Kfir Brigade completes two months of deployment along Gaza's yellow line, dismantles underground tunnel routes in Khan Yunis area.

IDF’s Kfir Brigade concludes mission along yellow line

IDF: Terrorist killed after approaching troops in northern Gaza

IDF troops in northern Gaza identify two terrorists who crossed yellow line, posing a threat, eliminate one of the terrorists.

IDF: Terrorist killed after approaching troops in northern Gaza

Al Jazeera:

How Israel encourages emigration from Gaza

An Al Jazeera report claims that 7,000 Gaza residents have emigrated via Israel with support from Israeli-linked bodies, alleging a strategic effort to encourage departure amid the humanitarian crisis.

How Israel encourages emigration from Gaza

'Increase the light':

Chanukiya from Palestine Square lit on Mt. Herzl

The fifth Hanukkah candle was lit this evening at the Mount Herzl National Memorial Hall using the chanukiya which Brigade 401 fighters lit candles in at Palestine Square in Gaza a year ago.

Chanukiya from Palestine Square lit on Mt. Herzl

Nova massacre survivors celebrate Hanukkah, experiencing closure

Hundreds of Nova massacre survivors gather for emotional Hanukkah candle-lighting in Jerusalem.

Nova massacre survivors celebrate Hanukkah, experiencing closure

Watch: IDF's 2nd Brigade completes mission in northern Gaza

IDF’s 2nd Brigade completes mission along Gaza's 'yellow line,' eliminating dozens of terrorists and dismantling Hamas weapons and infrastructure; it will be replaced by the 16th Brigade.

Watch: IDF's 2nd Brigade completes mission in northern Gaza

Former IDF commander:

'Preemptive strikes will prevent future threats'

Former IDF Major General Noam Tibon criticizes the government for allowing Iran and Hezbollah to strengthen without decisive military and political follow‑through.

'Preemptive strikes will prevent future threats'

Mashal:

Trump should take note of growing right-wing criticism of Israel

In an interview with Drop Site News, Hamas leader Khaled Mashal says President Trump should factor growing US criticism of Israel into policy decisions.

Trump should take note of growing right-wing criticism of Israel

Cameras and RPG ammo

Watch: Golani troops operate against Hamas in Rafah

While operating along the Yellow Line in eastern Rafah, Golani Brigade troops have located weapons and surveillance equipment, including AK-47 rifles and RPG rockets.

Watch: Golani troops operate against Hamas in Rafah

White House to Netanyahu:

Killing of Hamas leader violated ceasefire agreement

The White House reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu that the assassination of senior Hamas figure Ra'ad Sa'ad constitutes a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Killing of Hamas leader violated ceasefire agreement

Netanyahu:

'Safest place in the world for Jewish people is Israel'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara light first Hanukkah candle with Israel Police officers, family of last remaining hostage Ran Gvili. 'Safest place for Jewish people is where the government, army, & security forces will defend them.'

'Safest place in the world for Jewish people is Israel'

"אתם המכבים החדשים"

Israel Katz lights first Hanukkah candle with injured soldiers

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Sheba Medical Center, offering encouragement and support to injured IDF soldiers and their families, and promising to support them throughout their journey.

Israel Katz lights first Hanukkah candle with injured soldiers

'It wasn't planned'

Officer recounts elimination of top Hamas terrorist

Captain A., who operated the drone that eliminated Ra'ad Sa'ad, shared: 'It was a great privilege. Another small step to complete the circle.'

Officer recounts elimination of top Hamas terrorist

Negligence:

Family raises new claims over battalion commander’s conduct

Family of Yotam Haim, killed with another two hostages by friendly fire in Gaza renews criticism of the battalion commander involved in the fatal incident and calls on the IDF chief to block his promotion.

Family raises new claims over battalion commander’s conduct

Footage of the Beautiful Six

Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen: 'It burns the heart'

Former hostage Eliya Cohen watches footage of six hostages murdered in captivity, tells of his parting from three of them. 'The terrorists told Ori, Almog, and Hersh that they were going home to their mothers.'

Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen: 'It burns the heart'

Hamas terror group passes the buck

Hamas sources claim fallen Yasam officer Ran Gvili was buried in eastern Gaza but cannot be located due to the elimination of those involved.

Hamas terror group passes the buck

IDF Profile:

This is the Hamas commander eliminated over Shabbat

The IDF has published additional background on the Hamas deputy commander eliminated in Gaza City.

This is the Hamas commander eliminated over Shabbat

Watch: Ra'ad Sa'ad, October 7 architect, is eliminated

IDF, ISA, publish footage of the moment Hamas terrorist and October 7 architect Ra'ad Sa'ad is eliminated in Gaza City. Watch.

Watch: Ra'ad Sa'ad, October 7 architect, is eliminated

Two terrorists threaten IDF forces in Gaza

IDF forces identify two terrorists violating ceasefire and nearing IDF forces, eliminate one of them.

Two terrorists threaten IDF forces in Gaza

Ra'ad Sa'ad, an architect of the Oct. 7 massacre, is eliminated

IAF eliminates Hamas terrorist Ra'ad Sa'ad in targeted attack in Gaza City. Sa'ad was considered Hamas' second-in-comand in Gaza.

Ra'ad Sa'ad, an architect of the Oct. 7 massacre, is eliminated

Two soldiers injured in Gaza

Two IDF soldiers injured when explosive device detonates during operations to clear southern Gaza of terror infrastructure.

Two soldiers injured in Gaza

How Pinocchio encouraged Yosef Haim in captivity

Yosef Haim Ohana told Kan Reshet Bet that the Pinocchio theme song became his daily source of strength in Hamas captivity, offering light amid torture, starvation and fear.

How Pinocchio encouraged Yosef Haim in captivity

Eitan Mor recounts:

'I accepted the fact that I will die in Gaza, it helped me live'

In an interview with Makor Rishon, former hostage Eitan Mor details his abduction, the severe starvation in Hamas tunnels, and the moments of faith that helped him survive.

'I accepted the fact that I will die in Gaza, it helped me live'

The full documentation:

How the six hostages held on to hope

Additional footage found in the Gaza Strip shows the six hostages who were murdered in the tunnel, embracing, wishing each other a Happy New Year, playing games, cutting hair, and lighting Hanukkah candles.

How the six hostages held on to hope

More than 2 years later:

Amnesty concludes that Hamas committed crimes against humanity

Amnesty’s new report outlines widespread killings, hostage‑taking and abuses by Hamas-led forces during the October 7 attacks, based on verified testimony and forensic evidence.

Amnesty concludes that Hamas committed crimes against humanity

Activist reveals:

Hamas hid baby formula to fuel Gaza famine narrative

Activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib accuses Hamas of hiding tons of baby formula in Gaza warehouses to worsen starvation and advance its famine narrative against Israel.

Hamas hid baby formula to fuel Gaza famine narrative

Senior IDF officers:

'This is how the plan to eliminate Sinwar and Deif was blocked'

Senior IDF officers disclose one of the most dramatic operational blunders in recent years, when the political echelon blocked Shin Bet initiatives to eliminate Hamas leaders, for fear of escalation.

'This is how the plan to eliminate Sinwar and Deif was blocked'

Israel bids farewell to slain Thai hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak

A ceremony was held at Ben Gurion Airport ahead of the repatriation of the body of Sudthisak Rinthalak, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists near Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th and abducted to the Gaza Strip.

Israel bids farewell to slain Thai hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak

Report:

Trump expected to announce 'Board of Peace' before holidays

White House advances Gaza governance plan as officials cite progress on Trump's 20‑point framework ahead of the anticipated holiday announcement.

Trump expected to announce 'Board of Peace' before holidays

Capt Daniel Peretz's weapon found in booby-trapped Gaza complex

IDF troops located in Gaza the weapon of Captain Daniel Peretz, who was killed on 10/7 & whose body was returned from Hamas captivity about a month ago.

Capt Daniel Peretz's weapon found in booby-trapped Gaza complex

Gazan who celebrated October 7 massacre walks free in Belgium

Mohanad Alkhatib, a resident of Khan Yunis who participated in the October 7 massacre and was documented infiltrating Israeli territory, is seen roaming Antwerp freely, enjoying the city's Christmas market.

Gazan who celebrated October 7 massacre walks free in Belgium

Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base

The Guardian claims the US and other countries worry about Israeli recordings at the new Civil Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat; IDF denies allegations, expressing concern of attempts to undermine peace efforts.

Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base

IDF:

Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

IDF reports that 82,400 injured soldiers are being treated in the Rehabilitation Division, about 22,000 of them from the current war. Ministry of Defense warns of a worsening situation by 2028.

Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

Collapse of Gaza agreement?

Arab move against Netanyahu’s visit to the US

Egypt and Qatar, backed by Arab and Islamic support, are working to block new understandings between Israel and the US regarding the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.

Arab move against Netanyahu’s visit to the US

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

Hamas official Bassem Naim expresses openness to freezing or storing weapons as part of long-term ceasefire, but rejects external forces disarming Hamas.

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

Kibbutz Be'eri members vote:

Houses damaged in Oct. 7 massacre to be demolished - except for 1

In controversial vote, Kibbutz Be'eri members decide to demolish most of the homes damaged in the October 7 massacre. 'Be'eri is not responsible for Israel's national memory; we want to create revival and life.'

Houses damaged in Oct. 7 massacre to be demolished - except for 1

Chief of Staff:

'Gaza's yellow line is the new border for offense and defense'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours Gaza, promising IDF will not allow Hamas to re-establish itself. 'We have extensive operational control, we will remain on the defense lines.'

'Gaza's yellow line is the new border for offense and defense'

Families of hostages urge:

'No next phase until Ran Gvili comes home'

Hostage families, survivors, and relatives gathered in Sha’ar Hanegev, Carmei Gat, and Meitar, urging Israelis to rally behind the return of Ran Gvili and stressing that 'final stretch' must end with no hostage left behind.

'No next phase until Ran Gvili comes home'

Israel thwarts Hamas attempt to infiltrate northern towns

IDF reveals Hamas infrastructure and plans to infiltrate Galilee towns, kidnap Israeli civilians.

Israel thwarts Hamas attempt to infiltrate northern towns

Israel to mediators: Hamas knows where body of last hostage is

Israel sends message to mediators, stressing that Hamas, Islamic Jihad, know where the body of Yasam officer Ran Gvili is located, and that Hamas can access it.

Israel to mediators: Hamas knows where body of last hostage is

Southern Gaza:

IDF eliminates terrorists who crossed yellow line

In two separate incidents Saturday, IDF troops identify three terrorists who crossed the yellow line, posing immediate threat.

IDF eliminates terrorists who crossed yellow line

Hamas fears eliminations: Even air conditioners banned

Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reports that senior Hamas officials received security directives - including a ban on bringing electronic or medical equipment to meetings, including air conditioners.

Hamas fears eliminations: Even air conditioners banned

Delegation flies to Cairo to secure release of final hostage

Mediators agree to focus on an intensive and immediate effort that will lead to the full completion of the mission regarding the hostages and the missing.

Delegation flies to Cairo to secure release of final hostage

Amit Segal:

Trump’s Gaza peace plan is 'on life support'

Amit Segal warns that Trump’s Gaza initiative is rapidly unraveling, citing Hamas’ refusal to disarm and the near-inevitability of renewed fighting.

Trump’s Gaza peace plan is 'on life support'

Attempting to flee tunnel

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

The IDF has confirmed that among the terrorists eliminated while attempting to exit a tunnel in Rafah earlier in the week were commanders in the area.

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

Defense Min. visits soldiers wounded in Hamas ceasefire violation

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas' violation of Gaza ceasefire, offering support and promising to destroy Hamas.

Defense Min. visits soldiers wounded in Hamas ceasefire violation

Body of slain hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returned to Israel

Prime Minister's Office announces that the body of deceased hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak has been returned to Israel. Gaza terror groups are still holding the body of Yassam officer Ran Gvili.

Body of slain hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returned to Israel

Guterres:

'Israel’s Gaza operation fundamentally wrong'

UN Secretary-General Guterres continues his criticism of Israel, says Gaza operation was “fundamentally wrong” and may involve war crimes.

'Israel’s Gaza operation fundamentally wrong'

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

All Hamas terror cells hiding in Rafah’s tunnels remain in continuous contact with the group’s senior military leadership, contradicting Hamas’ public claim that the cells act independently, Kan News reports.

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

Rafah Crossing to reopen, allowing Gazans to exit to Egypt

Gaza residents to be allowed to exit Gaza into Egypt, subject to coordination and oversight.

Rafah Crossing to reopen, allowing Gazans to exit to Egypt

UK turning to Islam amid war in Gaza, new report finds

Global unrest, particularly the Gaza war, is increasingly influencing Britons to embrace Islam amid rising perceptions of injustice.

UK turning to Islam amid war in Gaza, new report finds

Terror in the streets of Gaza

How Hamas silences opponents

Activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib says Gaza civilians report intimidation, assaults, and hospital interrogations by Hamas, while human rights groups remain silent.

How Hamas silences opponents