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Difficult conversation

Macron to Netanyahu: Show responsibility and prevent escalation

Channel 12 News reports of very difficult conversation between Netanyahu and French President, in which Netanyahu told Macron: Instead of putting pressure on us, it's time for you to put pressure on Hezbollah.

Macron to Netanyahu: Show responsibility and prevent escalation

After Beirut strike

Austin to Gallant: Concerned over the recent escalation

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stresses importance of reaching a diplomatic resolution in northern Israel.

Austin to Gallant: Concerned over the recent escalation

Gallant:

'Even in the Dahieh - we will continue to pursue our enemy'

Defense Minister completes situational assessment following the elimination of top Hezbollah commander: The sequence of actions will continue until our goal is achieved.

'Even in the Dahieh - we will continue to pursue our enemy'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Aqil and Radwan Force commanders planned Oct. 7-style attack'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil, and other top Hezbollah terrorists, were hiding beneath a residential building and were plotting to execute a "Plan to Conquer the Galilee".

'Aqil and Radwan Force commanders planned Oct. 7-style attack'

The chilling letter written by Captain Daniel Toaff

Captain Daniel Toaff was killed in the building explosion in Rafah; earlier, he wrote, 'I had the privilege to live this life, a life of universality and doing good for the people of Israel with my very body.'

The chilling letter written by Captain Daniel Toaff

Report:

Pentagon concerned Israel close to ground invasion of Lebanon

Despite Israeli strikes, Hezbollah still has a 'formidable' arsenal of 150,000 missiles, army of 30,000 full-time terrorists, many of them veterans, WSJ reports.

Pentagon concerned Israel close to ground invasion of Lebanon

Report: One injured in barrage on northern Israel

Around 100 missiles launched towards Tzfat and Golan Heights, one victim suffers light injuries.

Report: One injured in barrage on northern Israel

This is the main cause of the Rafah helicopter crash

IDF interim report shows 'Yanshuf' helicopter crash in Rafah caused by dust, loss of eye contact with the ground on a dark night.

This is the main cause of the Rafah helicopter crash

Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction

'No other democracy with an independent and respected legal system like that which exists in Israel has been treated in this prejudicial manner by the Prosecutor,' Foreign Ministry slams.

Israel submits challenges to ICC's jurisdiction

Terrorist who directed attacks in northern Samaria eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate head of terror group in Qabatiya, six additional terrorists, in northern Samaria operation.

Terrorist who directed attacks in northern Samaria eliminated

Arab reports:

Israel eliminated senior Hezbollah figure in Damascus

Israel eliminated senior figure in Iraqi Hezbollah battalions, Arab reports say.

Israel eliminated senior Hezbollah figure in Damascus

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Despite tensions in northern Israel: Tens of thousands of Jews arrive at Western Wall to recite Selichot prayers, praying for the return of the hostages and protection for Israel's soldiers.

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Quiet night in northern Israel following Lebanon attacks

Residents of northern border area experience quiet night after unusual wave of attacks in Lebanon; IDF cancels restrictions.

Quiet night in northern Israel following Lebanon attacks

Report:

US believes ceasefire is unlikely before end of Biden's term

Wall Street Journal report: US officials believe that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is unlikely to occur before Biden's term concludes in January.

US believes ceasefire is unlikely before end of Biden's term

After pager explosions:

Blinken calls for restraint and de-escalation

US Secretary of State urges against "escalatory actions by any party" in the Middle East, says this is especially important for the efforts to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Blinken calls for restraint and de-escalation

Widespread strikes

IDF strikes ready-to-use rocket launcher barrels in Lebanon

Reports in Lebanon say that at least 70 targets were struck simultaneously. Lebanese security sources tell Reuters that the strikes were some of the 'most intense bombing since the start of the war.'

IDF strikes ready-to-use rocket launcher barrels in Lebanon

Minister Gallant:

'Hezbollah feels persecuted, we will continue'

Minister Gallant met with top defense officials to discuss the various possible developments in the campaign against Hezbollah on Israel’s northern border.

'Hezbollah feels persecuted, we will continue'

IDF officer and soldier fall in UAV and missile strikes in north

Sergeant Tomer Keren, aged 20, from Haifa, and Major (Res.), Nael Fwarsy, aged 43, from Maghar, fell during combat in northern Israel.

IDF officer and soldier fall in UAV and missile strikes in north

Rafah:

Hundreds of terrorists killed, rocket warehouse destroyed

IDF forces in the Tel Sultan neighborhood eliminated over 300 terrorists the majority of Hamas' Tel Sultan Battalion's chain of command.

Hundreds of terrorists killed, rocket warehouse destroyed

Two injured in direct strike on Galilee town

UAV hits town of Ya'ara in the western Galilee, two injured. Hezbollah: Strike a response to IDF strikes in Kfarkela.

Two injured in direct strike on Galilee town

Effi Eitam:

'We cannot achieve stable security without bashing Hezbollah'

Brigadier General Effi Eitam commented on the pager explosions and possibility of signing another hostage release agreement.

'We cannot achieve stable security without bashing Hezbollah'

Report: Israel significantly harmed Hezbollah's Radwan Force

Israel estimates true number of dead from exploding communications devices far higher than official Lebanese numbers.

Report: Israel significantly harmed Hezbollah's Radwan Force

Eight injured after antitank missile lands in northern Israel

Two antitank missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF striking source of launches.

Eight injured after antitank missile lands in northern Israel

Report:

Israeli proposal for prisoner swap offers an end to the war

Israel has presented the US with a plan to release the hostages, end the war, and allow Hamas leaders to safely leave Gaza.

Israeli proposal for prisoner swap offers an end to the war

In phone call with Gallant:

Secretary Austin stresses unwavering US support for Israel

Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense spoke with Israel's Defense Minister “to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners.”

Secretary Austin stresses unwavering US support for Israel

Netanyahu criticizes British gov't:

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

In interview with Daily Mail, PM Netanyahu criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government over its anti-Israel decisions: These misguided decisions will not change our determination to defeat Hamas.

'They are sending a horrible message to Hamas'

Sanders seeks to block sale of offensive weapons to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders announces he will file legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive US weapons to Israel due to civilian deaths in the Gaza war.

Sanders seeks to block sale of offensive weapons to Israel

Prime Minister's Office:

Despite the pressure, we agreed to all the US offers

'Whoever wants to help the efforts to free our hostages must pressure the murderer, Sinwar, and not the Prime Minister of Israel.'

Despite the pressure, we agreed to all the US offers

Despite device explosions:

Hezbollah continues launching missiles at Israel

Hezbollah launches 20 projectiles towards Israel, some intercepted; IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

Hezbollah continues launching missiles at Israel

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

In first message after Lebanon explosions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is short and succinct: 'We said we would bring residents of the north home safely - and that is what we will do.'

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

Chief of Staff in northern Israel:

'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, says, 'We still have many capabilities; every time we work on a certain stage, the next two stages are already ready to advance.'

'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

Defense Minister:

We're starting a new stage in the war

'Center of gravity is moving northwards, war will require great courage, determination and perseverance,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

We're starting a new stage in the war

To aspire, to prepare, to triumph

These were three driving forces that formed the cornerstones of the life of Nahal Brigade Commander, Colonel Yonatan (Yoni) Steinberg, who fell on Simchat Torah.

To aspire, to prepare, to triumph

IDF commander:

'We're determined to change the security situation'

'Full commitment from the commanders and the troops, troops are at peak readiness for any mission they may be assigned,' Northern Command commander MG Ori Gordin says.

'We're determined to change the security situation'

MDA mourns fallen paramedic:

'She was proud to defend the country and save lives'

Staff Sergeant Agam Naim, a combat paramedic in the IDF and MDA volunteer who fell on Tuesday in Rafah trained in MDA's mobile intensive care units as part of a military paramedic course, which she completed last March as an outstanding student.

'She was proud to defend the country and save lives'

Highest level of alert:

98th Division moving from Gaza northwards

Decision reached in past 24 hours to move elite 98th Division from Gaza to northern border.

98th Division moving from Gaza northwards

Fallen soldier's brother:

'Dotan was a pure soul, was wounded and returned to fight'

Guy Shimon spoke to Arutz Sheva about his brother, Dotan, who fell in battle in Rafah. 'I am his older brother and despite this, he taught me a lot.'

'Dotan was a pure soul, was wounded and returned to fight'

'Do what we need to do'

Fallen soldier: 'We must win'

IDF officer, who fell yesterday in Rafah, interviewed on television on 152nd day of the war, after his friend fell in Gaza. 'We are needed and will do what is needed until the end.'

Fallen soldier: 'We must win'

1st female soldier to fall in Gaza since 10/7

First sergeant Agam Naim's mother posted on Facebook two months ago, hoping that her daughter would come home safely, both 'in body and soul.'

1st female soldier to fall in Gaza since 10/7

Watch:

Terrorists enter building and are eliminated from the air

Soldiers identified Hezbollah terrorists operating within terrorist infrastructure in the area of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon. The IAF swiftly struck the terrorist infrastructure in which the terrorists were operating.

Terrorists enter building and are eliminated from the air

Taiwanese company denies:

Who hid explosives in Hezbollah pagers?

Taiwanese company, whose name appears on the pagers, claims: 'Pagers were manufactured by a European company that has the right to use our brand. It's embarrassing.'

Who hid explosives in Hezbollah pagers?

Report:

Israel was left with no choice but to activate explosive beepers

Israel only intended on detonating the Hezbollah terrorists' pagers if war were to break out but when operatives grew suspicious the quick decision was made not to wait.

Israel was left with no choice but to activate explosive beepers

Shimon family's tragedy:

Nofar was killed in a road accident; Dotan fell in Gaza

Ten years ago First major Dotan Shimon's sister was killed in a road accident. Yesterday his family received the bitter news that he fell in Gaza.

Nofar was killed in a road accident; Dotan fell in Gaza

Cleared for publication:

Three Givati soldiers and an IDF paramedic fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of four soldiers who fell during combat in the Gaza Strip. Six other soldiers injured.

Three Givati soldiers and an IDF paramedic fell in Gaza

Harris:

'I was supportive of the pause we put on bombs to Israel'

Democratic presidential nominee reiterates her position that a ceasefire and hostage release deal are needed: We need to get this deal done, and we need to get it done immediately.

'I was supportive of the pause we put on bombs to Israel'

Report:

This is how the Mossad detonated the Hezbollah beepers

Sky News in Arabic reports that explosives the Mossad inserted into the beepers caused the explosions, contrary to the report of a cyber attack.

This is how the Mossad detonated the Hezbollah beepers

Hezbollah's pagers:

85 days on one charge, IP 67 rated, drop and scratch resistant

The Hezbollah terrorists' pagers that exploded were of a robust model resistant to dust and water, lasted 85 days on one charge, and were tested against drops and scratches for use in terrorist field operations.

85 days on one charge, IP 67 rated, drop and scratch resistant

'Bonds between the US and Israel have never been stronger'

Virginia Beach gala honors US-Israel military alliance as nations stand firm against Iranian-backed terror.

'Bonds between the US and Israel have never been stronger'

Report: Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

IDF strike eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists in Blida, Lebanon; Arab report says three dead, two injured.

Report: Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

Poll:

Most Israelis believe IDF will win war in northern Israel

New INSS poll shows reveals: Just 19% of Israelis believe that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has the right to make appointments at the current time.

Most Israelis believe IDF will win war in northern Israel

New reserve battalion to be named after murdered naval commander

Former sailors will undergo infantry training and will make up the Hallel Battalion, named after Hallel Yaniv who was murdered in a terror attack last year in Samaria.

New reserve battalion to be named after murdered naval commander

Nahal Oz lookout:

'I saw training exercises, no one listened to us'

Amit Yerushalmi, who served as a lookout at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border, speaks for the first time to the civilian investigation committee examining the October 7 failures.

'I saw training exercises, no one listened to us'

Support the project:

It's time to 'Beef Up Our Boys'

The unexpected item most requested by the IDF and the people who answered the call

It's time to 'Beef Up Our Boys'

IDF eliminates head of Rafah area rocket unit

IDF confirms: Terrorist who served as head of Islamic Jihad's rocket unit in Rafah, commanded attacks against Israeli home front, is eliminated.

IDF eliminates head of Rafah area rocket unit

State Department:

'We're actively working on updated ceasefire proposal'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters that the United States continues to collaborate with mediators from Egypt and Qatar to draft a revised ceasefire proposal for the conflict in Gaza.

'We're actively working on updated ceasefire proposal'

Reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza

Reservist from the Givati Brigade severely injured during combat in southern Gaza on Monday. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza

UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel: We all condemn the terror attacks by Hamas but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza

Cabinet decides:

Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Security cabinet updates the goals of the war to include the clause: The safe return of the residents of the north to their homes.

Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Failure:

18 containers with military equipment stolen from base in south

Several suspects break into IDF base in the south and escape with a vast amount of military equipment.

18 containers with military equipment stolen from base in south

How detained terrorists help forces fighting in Gaza

Information received while interrogating terrorists is sent to combat soldiers in Gaza. These terrorists also accompany IDF forces to battle.

How detained terrorists help forces fighting in Gaza