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Defense Minister:

Committed to doing everything possible to bring our hostages home

Marking one year since the October 7 massacre, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant promises, 'We are eternally committed to the security and continuity of the State of Israel and her people.'

Committed to doing everything possible to bring our hostages home

Hamas launches missiles barrage towards central Israel

Hamas' military wing takes responsibility for rocket fire on Tel Aviv, says missiles used were M-90s. Two lightly injured from shrapnel in Kfar Chabad.

Hamas launches missiles barrage towards central Israel

Hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered the morning of October 7, 2023

Petah Tikva municipality announces that hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered on the morning of the October 7, 2023, massacre, and his body was kidnapped to Gaza.

Hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered the morning of October 7, 2023

Sirens in Rishon Lezion

IAF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Sirens activated in Rishon Lezion and Palmachim due to a hostile aircraft infiltration. IDF Spokesperson's Unit: Two suspicious aerial targets launched from the east were intercepted.

IAF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Cleared for publication:

Master Sergeant Etay Azulay fell on the Lebanese border

During the incident in which Master Sergeant Etay Azulay fell, two soldiers were severely injured. The soldiers were evacuated to hospital for medical treatment.

Master Sergeant Etay Azulay fell on the Lebanese border

One year since Oct. 7 attack:

Swords of Iron war in numbers

Hundreds of soldiers fell, thousands were wounded and tens of thousands of targets were struck. IDF publishes the numbers behind the war on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre.

Swords of Iron war in numbers

Fearing elimination

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Following the elimination of Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, senior Hamas officials have been fleeing Lebanon and Iran due to fear of being eliminated by Israel.

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

New report:

Antisemitic incidents in the US surge to record levels

ADL report finds there has been a nearly 200% increase in antisemitic incidents in US since Hamas' October 7 attack last year.

Antisemitic incidents in the US surge to record levels

European Commission Pres.:

'There can be no justification for Hamas' acts of terror'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in statement on one-year anniversary of Hamas attack: I condemn once again, and in the strongest possible terms, those barbarous attacks, we reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

'There can be no justification for Hamas' acts of terror'

Operations in Jabaliya

Tanks eliminate terrorists who ambushed soldiers

IAF struck the site from which rockets were fired toward the area of Ashkelon.

Tanks eliminate terrorists who ambushed soldiers

VP Harris on 60 Minutes:

'Our imperative is to do what we can to let Israel defend itself'

The Democratic presidential candidate said that despite Israel not following the Biden administration's orders, there is an important alliance between the American people and the Israeli people.

'Our imperative is to do what we can to let Israel defend itself'

Chief of Staff to troops:

'10.7 is a call for deep introspection'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi sent a letter to all IDF soldiers and reservists marking one year since the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023.

'10.7 is a call for deep introspection'

Macron to Netanyahu:

Arms shipments will not provide Israel with security it desires

Macron to Netanyahu: 'Arms shipments, prolonging the war in Gaza and extending it to Lebanon will not provide Israel with the security it desires.'

Arms shipments will not provide Israel with security it desires

One year in captivity:

Pictures of hostages projected on Jerusalem's walls

Photos of the 101 hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza, the number 365, and a yellow ribbon were projected on Sunday onto the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Pictures of hostages projected on Jerusalem's walls

A year since 10.7

New footage from the battles of Sderot and Re'im

The IDF published new footage from the Multidimensional Unit's heroic battle in Kibbutz Re'im and the tank that fought terrorists outside the besieged Sderot police station.

New footage from the battles of Sderot and Re'im

Nir Hadad, who was wounded in July, succumbed to his wounds

The IDF cleared for publication on Sunday that Sergeant First Class (Res.) Nir Hadad, aged 28, from Petah Tikva, a soldier in the 129th Battalion, 8th Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured in June during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Nir Hadad, who was wounded in July, succumbed to his wounds

Watch live:

FOZ memorial ceremony commemorating October 7th

A memorial ceremony at the FOZ museum with representatives from the kibbutzim, bereaved families, security forces and families of hostages who will come to share their stories.

FOZ memorial ceremony commemorating October 7th

Herzog to Saudi TV:

'Iran offers destruction. We are offering hope'

In an interview with Riz Khan on Al Arabiya News, Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls Iran the 'empire of evil' and discusses its role in fueling conflict in the Middle East.

'Iran offers destruction. We are offering hope'

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

IDF launches operation in Jabaliya in northern Gaza in light of intelligence showing gathering of Hamas terrorists, efforts by Hamas to rebuild its terror infrastructure there.

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

Navy and IAF intercept UAVs fired towards Israel

Two UAVs launched from the East intercepted by Israeli Navy Missile Boat in the northern area of the Mediterranean Sea. UAV launched from the East intercepted by the IAF off the coast of Gush Dan.

Navy and IAF intercept UAVs fired towards Israel

Report:

IDF launched ground maneuver in Jabaliya in northern Gaza

Palestinian Arab media report a maneuver in northern Gaza. IAF aircraft strike terrorists operating in a compound formerly used by UNRWA.

IDF launched ground maneuver in Jabaliya in northern Gaza

Home Front Command relaxes restrictions for central Israel

In Carmel region, Wadi Ara, Menashe, Samaria, Sharon, Dan, and coastal plains, gatherings of up to 2,000 people are now permitted.

Home Front Command relaxes restrictions for central Israel

Eliminated after 24 years:

Terrorist who waved blood-stained hands after terror attack

In October 2000, Abed al-Aziz Salha took part in the murder of two IDF reservists, and waved his bloody hands out the window following the killing. Released in the 2011 'Shalit deal,' Salha was removed to Gaza.

Terrorist who waved blood-stained hands after terror attack

IDF spokesman: Israel on high alert for October 7 terror attacks

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to recent events, promises Israel is prepared for potential terror attacks on first anniversary of October 7 massacre, adds Israel will respond to Iran missile attack 'in a place and time of our choosing, according to the directives of the political echelon.'

IDF spokesman: Israel on high alert for October 7 terror attacks

Netanyahu to Macron:

Israel will win with you or without you

'Israel will fight until the battle is won - for our sake and for the sake of peace and security in the world,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Israel will win with you or without you

IDF eliminates head of Hamas government in Gaza

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist Rawhi Mushtaha, the head of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates head of Hamas government in Gaza

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone:

'Election is American-Israeli's biggest decision of the year'

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, the former chief of staff for US Ambassador David Friedman, says that pro-Israel voices need to be louder than anti-Israel ones for politicians to make pro-Israel decisions.

'Election is American-Israeli's biggest decision of the year'

'Don't fall in the trap'

Public debate in Iran over attacking Israel

While many on Iran's conservative side are pushing for an attack on Israel, reformists are warning against a war.

Public debate in Iran over attacking Israel

IDF strikes Hamas command center in Gaza City school

IDF takes out Hamas command and control center embedded in UNRWA's Shejaiya school in Gaza City.

IDF strikes Hamas command center in Gaza City school

IDF soldier seriously injured by anti-tank missile in Gaza

An IDF soldier from the Yiftah brigade was seriously injured on Monday in a battle in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF spokesman announced, and was taken to a hospital.

IDF soldier seriously injured by anti-tank missile in Gaza

Report reveals:

Conditions for Jews in Diaspora significantly deteriorated

JPPI's disquieting 2024 report, 'A Year of War,' reveals deep concerns surrounding the future of global Jewry and the State of Israel.

Conditions for Jews in Diaspora significantly deteriorated

IDF Spokesperson:

'We have lost the public's trust'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals for the first time a conversation with a returned hostage and how it affected him throughout the war.

'We have lost the public's trust'

Watch: IAF tankers on their way to Yemen

IDF publishes footage of the tankers which flew alongside fighter planes on their way to strike Houthi military targets in Yemen.

Watch: IAF tankers on their way to Yemen

In Depth:

Arabs against oppression

Prime Minister Netanyahu recently addressed those suffering under oppressive regimes in the Middle East. Who was he talking to?

Arabs against oppression

Pompeo:

'US should encourage Israel to finish the job'

Former US Secretary of State says it is a mistake for the United States to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

'US should encourage Israel to finish the job'

What happened to Sinwar? The IDF's hint

A picture published by the IDF shows a list of terrorists who were eliminated since the beginning of the war. A question mark hangs over the photo of Yahya Sinwar.

What happened to Sinwar? The IDF's hint

Watch:

Kilometer-long tunnel in central Gaza demolished

IDF forces destroyed a tunnel about a kilometer long near residential houses in central Gaza.

Kilometer-long tunnel in central Gaza demolished

IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria

Ahmad Muhammad Fahd, head of the Hamas terrorist network in southern Syria, eliminated in IDF strike.

IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria

Netanyahu on Nasrallah elimination:

'These are important days, an historic turning point'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks following the elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, says Israel faces 'significant challenges,' Nasrallah's elimination increases chance of bringing hostages home.

'These are important days, an historic turning point'

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF calls up three reserve battalions

Following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, IDF announces call-up of three reserve battalions, for 'operational activities and to strengthen the defense in the Central Command,'

IDF calls up three reserve battalions

Houthis: We targeted Netanyahu's plane upon arrival

Yemen's Houthi rebel group claims responsibility for launch towards Ben Gurion International Airport, says, 'we won't hesitate to raise level of escalation, participate in defending Gaza and Lebanon.'

Houthis: We targeted Netanyahu's plane upon arrival

Hamas:

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

Hamas condemns elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, slams 'barbaric Zionist aggression' which the terror group says shows the 'cruel' nature of Israel.

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

In first statement following the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari imposes restrictions on gatherings in central Israel.

IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

IDF intercepts surface-to-surface Israel launched from Yemen

Sirens sound in central Israel, IDF intercepts surface-to-surface missile from Yemen outside Israel's borders.

IDF intercepts surface-to-surface Israel launched from Yemen

IDF:

Hamas has been militarily defeated

IDF claims that Hamas has been militarily defeated and has lost its ability to function as a military organization. Hamas has become a guerrilla and terrorist organization.

Hamas has been militarily defeated

'When there are no more words'

ZAKA volunteers sing moving tune

Leading up to the anniversary of October 7th, ZAKA volunteers from around the country gathered to 'pour out their hearts, make their voices heard, and allow their souls to play their cords.'

ZAKA volunteers sing moving tune

Houthis:

'We targeted targets in occupied Jaffa and Ashkelon'

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that his organization targeted 'a military target linked to the Israeli enemy' in Tel Aviv with a missile and a 'vital target' in Ashkelon with a drone. According to him, 'The two operations have successfully achieved their objectives.'

'We targeted targets in occupied Jaffa and Ashkelon'

The brazen act of Oct. 7th victim Kinneret Gat

Newly published footage from Kibbutz Be'eri shows the heroism of the residents and how 69-year-old Kinneret Gat stuck her tongue out in defiance at the terrorists before they murdered her.

The brazen act of Oct. 7th victim Kinneret Gat

Sirens in central Israel

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by Arrow system

Ballistic missile launched from Yemen and successfully intercepted by the Arrow system, sirens activated throughout Gush Dan and the Shfela regions. No reports of injuries.

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by Arrow system

Netanyahu in New York:

'We won't stop striking Hezbollah, make no mistake'

Prime Minister Netanyahu landed in New York ahead of his UNGA address and declared: 'My policy, our policy, is clear: we continue to strike Hezbollah with full force.'

'We won't stop striking Hezbollah, make no mistake'

Member of PM's entourage:

Ceasefire not being discussed, we will continue to attack

A member of Prime Minister Netanyahu's entourage says there is no chance for a ceasefire. 'We committed and we will remain committed to returning the residents of the north to their homes.'

Ceasefire not being discussed, we will continue to attack

Gaza:

Terrorist who directed Judea, Samaria, terror attacks eliminated

IDF, ISA continue targeted eliminations in Gaza, taking out terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre in communities along the Israel-Gaza border.

Terrorist who directed Judea, Samaria, terror attacks eliminated

Prime Minister's Office denies reports of impending ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denies reports of ceasefire, says IDF was instructed to strike 'with full force and according to the plans presented.'

Prime Minister's Office denies reports of impending ceasefire

Ceasefire with Hezbollah? 'Shameful, embarrassment,' analyst says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers that negotiations would be held 'only under fire'; political analyst Amit Segal demands: 'Keep your word.'

Ceasefire with Hezbollah? 'Shameful, embarrassment,' analyst says

'The day after'

Hamas agrees to allow rival Fatah to control Gaza crossings

Hamas terror group agrees to give up control of Gaza crossings 'the day after' the war in Gaza ends, ceding to rival group led by Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Hamas agrees to allow rival Fatah to control Gaza crossings

Back into politics?

Bennett raises funds abroad; announces his political intentions

'As circumstances in Israel have radically changed, I intend to return to politics earlier than planned,' says Former Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, at meetings in Canada.

Bennett raises funds abroad; announces his political intentions

UAV from Iraq hits Eilat, two lightly injured

Two UAVs were identified approaching Eilat, one was intercepted but the other struck a building in the city. Two individuals were lightly injured by falling shrapnel.

UAV from Iraq hits Eilat, two lightly injured

Israel not ruling out

US working on joint Gaza-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

For the first time, the US is working to reach a deal that would tie together both the northern and southern fronts of Israel's war, Hezbollah reportedly showing interest.

US working on joint Gaza-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

US Senators:

'Biden admin. continues to delay military equipment to Israel'

Senator Tom Cotton and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell penned a letter to the President listing the delayed equipment and condemning their delay. 'Further delays will endanger Israeli lives.'

'Biden admin. continues to delay military equipment to Israel'

Report:

Israel planted spying devices in Gazans' tents

Hamas' internal security reported that it found eavesdropping devices planted by Israeli intelligence disguised as objects such as rocks.

Israel planted spying devices in Gazans' tents