Former US Ambassador to Israel underlines the responsibility of Hamas for the consequences of the war to the people of Gaza: Hamas could have ended this war at any time within the past 450 days by freeing the hostages and surrendering.
Six of the 14 terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya and Beit Lahia participated in the October 7 massacre.
Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, 22 years old from Jerusalem, served in the 401st Brigade and fell in combat in northern Gaza.
Over 240 terrorists apprehended at the Kamal Adwan Hospital, 15 of whom participated in the October 7th massacre.
At least two rockets intercepted after sirens sound in Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am, near the Gaza border.
The command and control center in the El-Wafa Hospital in the area of Gaza City was used by the terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops in the immediate future, the military said.
Qatar’s Prime Minister meets with a Hamas delegation in Doha in attempt to push forward ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, rescued from Gaza, related that he heard a woman say, 'Good morning' in Hebrew in the tunnels. Despite his testimony, no changes were made to the IDF's operational plans.
'Report highlights horrors the hostages endured, reveals the brutality of the enemy with whom Israel is engaged; global community must utilize all available means to end this cruelty and bring the hostages home,' Health Minister Uriel Busso says.
A journalist from Jabaliya demands an end to the war due to the disaster it has brought to the Palestinian Arabs.
Large Hanukkah menorah made of rocket fragments, created by artist Eli Gross, is set up in Hostages Square.
Gaza Division begins operational activity to dismantle terror targets in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza.
IDF, ISA, complete targeted operation against Hamas command center in the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya, apprehending over 240 terrorists in the area.
Projectile launched from Yemen intercepted outside Israel just after 2:00 a.m., two projectiles from Gaza intercepted an hour before Shabbat concludes.
'Amit Levi fell as a result of a clash with terrorists, while searching a building used for terror activity,' IDF spokesman says.
Exactly one year ago, Harel Sharvit celebrated Hanukkah 2023 in Gaza, singing 'Al Hanissim' beside the holiday lights. Watch.
IDF, ISA, carry out intelligence-based operation targeting terror infrastructure and operatives near Jabaliya's Kamal Adwan Hospital.
One hundred vehicles, one for each hostage still in Gaza, form the hostage ribbon symbol in Sde Boker.
Sirens sounded in many towns across central Israel, the Shfela (Lowlands) and Judea. IDF says missile from Yemen was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory. 18 people treated for injuries suffered on the way to shelter, two treated for anxiety.
During the incident in which Major Shriebman fell, a soldier in the Multidimensional Unit (888) was severely injured. In an additional incident, a tank commander in the 9th Battalion, 401st Iron Tracks Brigade, was severely injured.
Former commander of the British military forces in Afghanistan addreses New York Times report IDF adopted less restictive rules of engagement after October 7 in a conversation with Arutz Sheva.
New York Times ridiculed for reporting that the IDF's rules of engagement are different in a formally-declared war than during previous skirmishes with Hamas and after the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust
Palestinian Arabs claim IDF killed journalists in strike on vehicle in Gaza; IDF reveals list of Islamic Jihad operatives, including the five who were eliminated.
IDF's 401st Brigade destroys a two-kilometer underground route in the Jabaliya area.
Kibbutz Shomria, in the northern Negev, announces that IDF reservist Captain Amit Levi, father of four, fell in battle near the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza.
Hamas unable to provide Israel with a list of living hostages until a ceasefire in Gaza takes effect, Hamas official claims.
IAF eliminates Muhammad Kamal Muhammad Al-Haj, Nukhba company commander in the Zeitoun battalion, and senior engineering unit terrorist Muhammad Jamil Salman Basous, in Gaza airstrike.
Pope Francis again relates to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, uses traditional Christmas message to call for peace in the Middle East.
IDF says numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians before the strike. Palestinian Arab sources claim five journalists were killed in the strike.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lit the first Hanukkah candle with Orna and Ronen Neutra, the parents of Capt. Omer Neutra who fell on October 7 and whose body was taken hostage by Hamas.
President Isaac Herzog lit Hanukkah candles with injured veterans and IDF soldiers and called on the government to finalize a hostage deal: 'This is your duty. This is your responsibility. You have my full support!'
At Assuta Hospital in Ashdod, Noam Levy lit a Hanukkah candle in the nursery alongside the doctor who treated him in the field.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke at the 189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony and praised the IAF's accomplishments during the war.
Israel's Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef noted that while he does not know all the details of the negotiations, he is sure that Israel must release terrorists, even those who murdered Jews, in exchange for the hostages.
Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Philadelphi Corridor in the Gaza Strip and stated: 'There will not be a political Hamas here and there will not be a militant Hamas here - there will be a different reality here thanks to the fighting that continues every day.'
'Serious negotiations for ceasefire deal are ongoing, Hamas has shown responsibility and flexibility,' terror group claims in statement.
IDF troops from the Southern Brigade of the Gaza Division dismantle two terror tunnels in southern and central Gaza.
97-year-old Holocaust survivor, Yosef Winner, who lost his grandson Yahav Winner, his granddaughter Hadar Berdichesky and her husband Itay, on October 7, passes away.
Hamas ignoring pressure from mediators, leader Mohammed Sinwar refusing to compromise, sources say.
Elazar in Gush Etzion has suffered heavy losses since the outbreak of the war: 8 residents were murdered or fell since October 7.
Sirens activated in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea, following a launch from Yemen. IDF confirms one rocket was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. Debris from interception falls in Be'er Ya'akov, no injuries reported.
Prime Minister's Office announces that the Israeli negotiation team, which had been in Qatar over the past week, will return to Israel for consultations.
IDF says the strike was conducted with the direction of IDF and Shin Bet intelligence. Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians.
Investigation finds that Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and MSG Ori Danino were murdered on August 29, their bodies were discovered on August 31.
IDF and ISA forces conducted and completed a limited operation against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in the area of the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.
Rabbi Avi Zarbiv, member of the Tel Aviv Rabbinical Court who fought in Gaza, returns to the scene where terrorists fired at him just a few weeks ago.
'Report issued on Gaza by FEWS NET relies on data that is outdated and inaccurate; at a time when inaccurate information is causing confusion and accusations, it is irresponsible to issue a report like this,' US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew says.
Chana (Hannah) Katzir, 77, passes away just over one year after her release in a November 2023 prisoner swap deal with Hamas.
Itzik Shadmi, grandfather of Sergeant first class (res.) Hillel Diener who fell in northern Gaza, pays tribute to him: It’s hard to speak about him in the past tense. He loved his family very much.
Sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela and Arad area. IDF says missile from Yemen was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. 20 people treated by Magen David Adom, including 60-year-old injured on the way to shelter in Tel Aviv.
3 soldiers from Kfir Brigade killed in combat in northern Gaza.
Egyptian channel reports Israel agrees to withdraw from most of the Philadelphi Corridor for a hostage deal. A reliable source denied the report, saying 'one must not forget that we are dealing with monsters.'
Police explosive disposal experts decided to take parts of the very missiles that brought so much darkness and turn them into a Hanukkah menorah which will be lit at various locations in northern Israel.
The investigation into the intelligence gathering operations on the Gaza border on the eve of the massacre found that the Gaza Division did not interpret unusual movements on the border to be preparations for the attack.
Pope Francis reiterates his condemnation of Israel’s strikes on the Gaza Strip, a day after the Foreign Ministry condemned his previous comments.
Shelly Shem Tov, mother of Omer who was kidnapped in Gaza, describes how she heard from other hostages about her son's strengthening faith.
A reservist in the Armored Corps, 429th Battalion, Harel (10) Brigade, severely injured during combat in central Gaza. Two other soldiers injured, one in moderate condition, and one in light condition.
IDF announces that the IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on a Hamas terrorist who was operating in the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis.
Terrorists waiting for IDF rescue team opened fire immediately when the rescuers opened the door, leading to fierce gunfight in which Sahar was killed and 2 soldiers seriously wounded.
After completing operations in Beit Lahia, the Kfir Brigade combat team, under the command of the 162nd Division, began operating in the area west of Beit Hanoun based on intelligence indicating the presence of terrorists in the area.
