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US official:

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

Senior US administration official says Blinken “went through in detail” the letter he sent to the Israeli government, in which he warned that US weapon shipments to Israel could be affected if Israel fails to make improvements in Gaza within 30 days.

'Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel'

IDF confirms:

Body of Nasrallah's successor found in Beirut

Hezbollah leader's successor, Hashem Safieddine, was eliminated in a strike in the Dahieh suburb of Beirut about three weeks ago, along with the intelligence chief of Hezbollah.

Body of Nasrallah's successor found in Beirut

Herzog to Blinken:

'We must take all the steps to eradicate Hezbollah's abilities'

Herzog noted that he was moved to see the Secretary of State meet with the families of the hostages.

'We must take all the steps to eradicate Hezbollah's abilities'

Gallant to Blinken:

'Even after operation ends - we'll continue to strike Hezbollah'

Defense Minister Gallant met with the US Secretary of State and highlighted the importance of the US standing with Israel following Israel’s attack on Iran.

'Even after operation ends - we'll continue to strike Hezbollah'

Blinken to Netanyahu:

'Capitalize on Sinwar's elimination to bring hostages home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the war in Gaza and Lebanon, the Iranian threat, the Hezbollah strike on Netanyahu's home, and the governmental structure in Gaza after the war.

'Capitalize on Sinwar's elimination to bring hostages home'

Rachel Goldberg-Polin:

An unbelievable journey with Hersh, we miss and love him

Special Sukkot interview with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh who was murdered in captivity. 'There's a time to mourn, to weep, and there's a time for joy - we need to be sensitive.'

An unbelievable journey with Hersh, we miss and love him

S. Command commander:

'Operations led by Col. Ahsan Daxa led to Sinwar's elimination'

MG Finkelman spoke about the late Commanding Officer of the 401st Brigade COL Ahsan Daxa's leadership, the significance of leading from the front, the operational achievements in the Jabaliya area, and the combat developments.

'Operations led by Col. Ahsan Daxa led to Sinwar's elimination'

In a Gaza school:

18 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in joint IDF-ISA op

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, 18 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists are eliminated in a command and control center operating out of a Gaza school.

18 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in joint IDF-ISA op

Watch: Gazans continue fleeing from Jabaliya

'Tens of thousands of Palestinians continue to evacuate Jabaliya, Hamas terrorists are trying to hide among them, and are being arrested,' IDF Arabic spokesman says.

Watch: Gazans continue fleeing from Jabaliya

Yishai Mann fell while serving near Gaza

Staff Sergeant Yishai Mann, 21, of Mitzpe Yericho, fell in an operational accident near Gaza. He is survived by his parents and three siblings.

Yishai Mann fell while serving near Gaza

Rocket explodes in Samaria

20 rockets launched in barrage on northern and central Israel

Explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Ra'anana, following sirens in central Israel. Earlier, sirens were sounded in the Golan Heights and the Upper Galilee due to a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft.

20 rockets launched in barrage on northern and central Israel

War in Lebanon:

Command centers struck, 15 terrorists eliminated

IDF eliminates dozens of terrorists, strikes over 230 Hezbollah targets, including three Hezbollah command centers.

Command centers struck, 15 terrorists eliminated

'Intensive discussions'

Blinken takes off for Israel

US Secretary of State making his tenth visit to Israel since October 7, 2023: On my way to Israel for intensive discussions about the importance of ending the war in Gaza, returning the hostages to their families, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Blinken takes off for Israel

Harris on MSNBC:

'The number of innocents killed in Gaza is unconscionable'

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells MSNBC's Al Sharpton that the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar removed an obstacle to a ceasefire but "we've got to work at it".

'The number of innocents killed in Gaza is unconscionable'

'The target of our missiles'

The threatening message received by Haifa Port workers

Workers at the Port of Haifa and other civilians receive message saying that the port would be the target of a missile attack and the workers are being given the opportunity to leave the place.

The threatening message received by Haifa Port workers

US Sec. of Defense:

THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin noted that the US could put the system into operation very quickly and added: 'We're on pace with our expectations.'

THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel

Hamas leader: We're working to end Israel's aggression

Khaled Masha'al, Hamas leader abroad, promises Gaza residents that the terror group will work to keep fighting Israel - in any way possible.

Hamas leader: We're working to end Israel's aggression

Israeli official:

'Qatar has become more significant in the negotiations'

Israeli source says that after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, Qatar holds the keys to a prisoner swap deal and the ability to pressure Hamas.

'Qatar has become more significant in the negotiations'

Brother of fallen Colonel:

'He was always 1st on the battlefield, that's why he died there'

Those close to 401st Brigade Commander Colonel Ehsan Daxa remember him as a humble man who always led the charge.

'He was always 1st on the battlefield, that's why he died there'

Report:

Sinwar received offer to leave Gaza at the start of the war

The Wall Street Journal reveals new details about the period in which Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar fled from the IDF, and his behavior in the period leading up to his death.

Sinwar received offer to leave Gaza at the start of the war

Operations in Lebanon and Gaza

Hezbollah cell that launched missiles into Israel eliminated

The IAF struck dozens of launchers that were aimed toward the Israeli home front. In Gaza IDF soldiers eliminated dozens of terrorists.

Hezbollah cell that launched missiles into Israel eliminated

UNIFIL again levels accusations at Israel

UNIFIL claims that the IDF demolished a watchtower and a fence in southern Lebanon: The IDF has deliberately damaged UN positions.

UNIFIL again levels accusations at Israel

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

IAF intercepts two UAVs that were approaching Israeli territory from the east in two different instances. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim they attacked a "vital target" in the Jordan Valley.

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Revealed:

This is the warning the ISA sent on the night before the massacre

At 2:58 a.m. on the morning of October 7, the ISA sent out a warning that Hamas terrorists had activated the SIM cards placed in their phones.

This is the warning the ISA sent on the night before the massacre

Defense Min. mourns fallen colonel:

'State of Israel lost a bold and courageous commander'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant mourns Colonel Ehsan Daxa, 401st Brigade Commander who fell in battle in Gaza: 'Ehsan was a role model and a source of pride for his troops and commanders.'

'State of Israel lost a bold and courageous commander'

Footage reveals:

This is the building where Yahya Sinwar was killed

Brigade commander who identified Yahya Sinwar's body recalls: 'We spoke among ourselves, saying, 'Wow, he looks like Sinwar,' we didn't believe it.'

This is the building where Yahya Sinwar was killed

Commander of IDF's 401st Brigade fell in Gaza

Daliyat al-Karmel Council head announces death of 401st Brigade commander, Colonel Ehsan Daxa, in Jabaliya. 'A hero, brave, and a fighter who became a legend.'

Commander of IDF's 401st Brigade fell in Gaza

Injured in Gaza by sniper fire:

Haredi soldier Haim Treitel in stable condition after Gaza injury

Family of Haim Treitel, a haredi soldier injured by sniper fire in Gaza, asks the public to pray for his recovery. 'A sniper fired at him and missed.'

Haredi soldier Haim Treitel in stable condition after Gaza injury

Cash for info on hostages

'I'm swamped with messages, some are being checked'

SodaStream founder and former CEO Daniel Birnbaum explains what is behind the idea to give $100,000 to any Palestinian who helps lead to the release of the hostages

'I'm swamped with messages, some are being checked'

In three areas:

Up-close view of ground operations in Gaza

The IDF published footage from operations in various areas in the Gaza Strip, including Jabaliya, central Gaza, and Rafah.

Up-close view of ground operations in Gaza

Watch:

The Israeli doctor who saved Sinwar's life

One of the doctors who performed life-saving surgery on Yahya Sinwar while the Hamas leader served time in Israeli prison looks back at the experience.

The Israeli doctor who saved Sinwar's life

Security Cabinet to meet today

'Strike on Iran in the coming days'

The cabinet will discuss the retaliation for the Iranian missile attack as well as a plan to use an American security company to oversee humanitarian aid in northern Gaza.

'Strike on Iran in the coming days'

House Speaker Johnson:

'Netanyahu is in good spirits and undeterred'

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to Netanyahu after Hezbollah fired a UAV at his private home: It is vital that the Biden-Harris Administration stop slow-walking needed weapons to Israel.

'Netanyahu is in good spirits and undeterred'

IDF responds

Hamas claims dozens killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit responds to Hamas claims that 80 people were killed in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahiya: The numbers are exaggerated, Hamas has been proven to be sorely unreliable.

Hamas claims dozens killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

'It's real'

Harris appears to agree Israel is committing genocide

At a campaign stop at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, US Vice President Harris appeared to publicly agree with a protester who interrupted her to accuse Israel of committing genocide: What he’s talking about, it’s real.

Harris appears to agree Israel is committing genocide

IDF spokesman:

Sinwar has been eliminated, but our mission is not over

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari notes Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar sent his soldiers to massacre Israeli civilians, as Sinwar and his family hid safely underground.

Sinwar has been eliminated, but our mission is not over

Gallant to Austin:

Israel committed to mitigating harm to UNIFIL

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, stressing Israel's commitment to avoiding harm to Lebanese civilians, UNIFIL, and the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Israel committed to mitigating harm to UNIFIL

Canadian professor calls for investigation into murder of Sinwar

Heidi Matthews, specializing in international criminal law, claims there is reasonable suspicion that Israel murdered Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Canadian professor calls for investigation into murder of Sinwar

Watch:

Footage shows Yahya Sinwar on the night before the massacre

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar preparing for a lengthy stay in Gaza's tunnels, on the night before the October 7 massacre.

Footage shows Yahya Sinwar on the night before the massacre

IDF: Ofer and Elishai fell in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ofir Berkovich, 20, and Sergeant Elishai Young, 19, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip. Two soldiers severely injured in Gaza and Lebanon.

IDF: Ofer and Elishai fell in northern Gaza

Watch:

This is the tank shell that killed Sinwar

The IDF has published new footage from what started out as a routine engagement and ended in the elimination of Yahya Sinwar.

This is the tank shell that killed Sinwar

Amit Segal:

'Gazans can only blame themselves for what Gaza has become'

Senior journalist Amit Segal rebuffs criticism of Israel over the state of Gaza.

'Gazans can only blame themselves for what Gaza has become'

Sinwar's body transferred to secret location following autopsy

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar weighed around 70 kilograms at the time of his death; his corpse is expected to be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations for hostages' release.

Sinwar's body transferred to secret location following autopsy

Who cares about Yazidi & Israeli women abducted to Gaza?

Radical Islam, in the form of Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, the Muslim Brotherhood and their ilk, must be eradicated from Israeli borders and the democratic states of the free world, whether by means of a surrender agreement or by force, until elimination and annihilation.

Who cares about Yazidi & Israeli women abducted to Gaza?

"End of a bloodthirsty leader"

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death makes international headlines, cover pages, as angles range from praise of Sinwar to stressing his brutality.

"End of a bloodthirsty leader"

Avenging Hamas:

Jerusalem Arab planned terror attack on hostage families protest

Jerusalem Arab planned terror attacks on Tel Aviv train, rally for hostages, and shootings on IDF soldiers, investigation reveals.

Jerusalem Arab planned terror attack on hostage families protest

ADL:

Death of archterrorist Yahya Sinwar truly is ‘justice served’

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt welcomes death of archterrorist Yahya Sinwar, but stresses, 'We cannot celebrate because there are too many in America, Europe and around the world who seem prepared to carry on Sinwar’s legacy.'

Death of archterrorist Yahya Sinwar truly is ‘justice served’

The obstinance that led to Sinwar's death

The elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar illustrates the importance of persistence, patience, and the importance of 'hard and consistent work, and a willingness to pay prices, and not just special operations and isolated successes.'

The obstinance that led to Sinwar's death

In southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah’s Tayibe area commander

IDF continues fighting in Gaza and southern Lebanon, eliminating dozens of terrorists, among them a Hezbollah regional commander.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah’s Tayibe area commander

Watch:

Israelis celebrate Sinwar's downfall

Israelis across the country celebrated the downfall of Hamas leader Yayha which joined the joy of the Sukkot holiday.

Israelis celebrate Sinwar's downfall

IDF Spokesperson:

'Our work is not done, we won't rest until all hostages are home'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari details the crimes of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar following his elimination, notes that 101 hostages remain in captivity in Gaza.

'Our work is not done, we won't rest until all hostages are home'

Live updates:

Hamas planned far deadlier attack for October 7

Attacks on northern Israel continue, pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim attack on 'two crucial targets' in Eilat by means of UAVs.

Hamas planned far deadlier attack for October 7

Wounded and alone

Drone footage of Sinwar's final moments

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari published drone footage showing mass murderer Yahya Sinwar moments before his elimination.

Drone footage of Sinwar's final moments

Secretary of State Blinken:

'Sinwar rebuffed efforts by US and its partners to end war'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken commented on Thursday on the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

'Sinwar rebuffed efforts by US and its partners to end war'

Biden:

'Sinwar is dead, this is a good day for the world'

US President welcomes elimination of 10/7 mastermind, compares Sinwar's death to elimination of Osama Bin Laden, and says this is an opportunity for a 'day after' without Hamas in power in Gaza.

'Sinwar is dead, this is a good day for the world'

Harris on Sinwar's death:

'The US, Israel, and the entire world are better off as a result'

Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and pledged: 'To any terrorist who kills Americans we will always bring you to justice.'

'The US, Israel, and the entire world are better off as a result'

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'One year later, we have settled the score'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi and the Head of the ISA Ronen Bar arrived at the location where Yahya Sinwar was eliminated and commended the soldiers for their professionalism and determination.

'One year later, we have settled the score'

Netanyahu:

'This is the beginning of the day after Hamas in Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed the elimination of Yahya Sinwar and called for Hamas fighters to lay down their weapons and release the hostages.

'This is the beginning of the day after Hamas in Gaza'

Israeli leaders react:

'Sinwar's elimination proves no terrorist is immune'

Israeli leaders, from President Herzog and Defense Minister Gallant to UN Amb. Danon, praise IDF for the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

'Sinwar's elimination proves no terrorist is immune'

IDF confirms:

Yahya Sinwar eliminated

The October 7th mastermind was eliminated after a tank fired on a building that contained terrorists. No signs of hostages were found.

Yahya Sinwar eliminated