Locals report that tanks and infantry have already taken control of the eastern, southern, and central parts of the city, and are now working to take control of the north and west.
Members of fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov Dery's Yeshiva remember him as a man of family, community, and intense devotion to Torah study.
Yossi Shnaider, cousin of Shiri Bibas, writes to former President asking him to change US policy on Israel if he is elected so that Shiri, Yarden, and 4-year-old Ariel and 1-year-old Kfir can be brought home.
Fallen soldier was photographed wearing a talit during morning prayers and tefillin hours before he and another soldier were killed in a mortar attack.
Muhammad Abu Taha, a drone operator in the Hamas terrorist organization, was eliminated. During the war, Abu Taha carried out numerous attacks against IDF forces.
Senior officials say that there has been a significant slowdown in US arms shipments to Israel in last 3 months due to US fears of a war with Hezbollah, but the delays could cause such a war.
Laly, the mother of the late Staff Sergeant (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery: "I will not allow the enormous sacrifice we made to be in vain".
Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Smadga and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery fell in central Gaza. Three reservists were severely wounded.
International law expert Natasha Hausdorff defines four antisemitic libels against Israelis: Colonization, Ethnic Cleansing, Apartheid and Genocide. 'They are not 'just lies.' Call them libels.'
An IDF lookout noticed terrorists practicing launching rockets while attacking IDF tanks near the border and reported it to her superiors, but it was played down as 'just any other exercise that was carried out in the Gaza Strip.'
A US official said that in the event of a full-blown war, the support Israel will need most is additional air defense systems and Iron Dome replenishments, which the US would provide.
During the ceremony, Defense Minister Gallant warned: 'The amount of weapons in Judea and Samaria is an issue that may create challenges at any given time.'
Prime Minister Netanyahu promised: 'We will not leave the Gaza Strip until all of the hostages return, and we will not leave until we eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities.'
IDF soldiers from the 401st Armored Brigade's 46th Battalion evacuated to the hospital in serious condition after being wounded in battle.
While searching a building soldiers located large quantities of weapons hidden in wardrobes, including grenades, explosives, a launcher and anti-tank missiles, ammunition, and arms.
Mosab Hassan Yousef calls to 'stop the lame excuse' of saying that Hamas is an idea that can’t be destroyed.
Vice Admiral (Res.) Eliezer Marom predicted that Israel would soon move its focus from the south to the north.
Fadel Ibrahim was responsible for planning and carrying out terror attacks against Israel and commanding Hezbollah ground forces in the area of Jouaiyya.
IDF, ISA, eliminate a leading Hamas sniper and Nukhba Forces commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre and killed Cpt. Yisrael Yudkin last month.
Sources say up to 66 of the hostages still in Gaza may be dead, possibly only 50 still alive.
An American official noted that the video which claimed the Biden admin. is withholding munitions would weaken Israel's deterrence against Hezbollah.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command and committed to 'change the situation in the north.'
Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi said Israel knew about Hezbollah's drone capabilities that were showcased in the video it published.
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that whoever says that Israel could destroy Hamas is misleading the public.
After situational assessment held by Defense Minister and IDF Chief of Staff, Home Front Command publishes new guidelines for civilian activity in areas under threat.
The Prime Minister called on his government not to push divisive legislation that could threaten the coalition's cohesion.
Eli community council promises: 'Town of Eli won't advance new projects with Arab workers from the Palestinian Authority.'
Virginia Gamba, special representative to the U.N. secretary-general, told JNS that word count limits left no space to mention that the terror organization embeds deliberately among civilians.
President Herzog meets bipartisan AIPAC delegation of US members of Congress. 'If we have anything to discuss, it should be discussed quietly.'
Released hostage, Ada Sagi, spoke about her captivity, her loss of hope for peace, and the payment Gaza residents were given to guard the hostages: ‘I heard them say 70 shekels a day, that's a lot of money in Gaza, because they don't have jobs.’
Daniela Weiss, chairwoman of the Nachala movement, is arranging Israeli communities to resettle the Gaza Strip as Israeli territory.
Hostage’s mother, Ayelet Levy, sent a message of encouragement to her daughter Naama, who is celebrating her birthday in captivity. "You are a strong, heroic and determined girl. You were like that from the first moment you were born."
IAF aircraft target weapons storehouse in Lebanon, after Hezbollah terrorists are viewed entering the structure.
Bereaved father, Avidan Beit Yaakov, met with combat soldiers involved in friendly fire that killed his son in Gaza. ‘We are taking responsibility, garnering courage.’
Last month, Hamas claimed to have kidnapped an Israeli soldier. Now, the individual in question has been identified - as an agent from Jericho.
Former National Security Council head, Meir Ben-Shabbat, estimates that Israel is making achievements in Rafah, calls to exact a price from Lebanon as well, and is concerned by the discourse on ending the war.
After outcry, El Al reinstates discount for shipping donated gear to Israel.
Suspicious aerial target crosses from Gaza into Israel, falls on Israeli side of border. No injuries.
Kan 11 News reporter Haim Goldich, who is serving in Gaza, publishes video of food products he found in a home in Gaza that was used by terrorists.
House Republicans write letter to Secretary of State, demand to know the Biden administration's strategy for keeping Gaza aid package out of Hamas' hands.
Minister Israel Katz reacts to Hezbollah drone that filmed the Haifa port, says 'moment of decision' on response to Hezbollah's constant attacks on northern Israel 'very close.'
The $230 million pier has spent more time being repaired or moved to prevent further damage than it has spent in operation to bring aid into Gaza since it was completed a month ago.
Lebanese terror group publishes 9-minute video taken by 'Hoopoe' drone over the port of Haifa.
The 401st Brigade spotted terrorists and directed an airstrike to kill them during operations in Rafah.
Hamas assigned a significant force that is not participating in the war, with the intention of creating a governing force in Gaza after the war.
Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and said President Biden wants to 'avoid a further escalation to a greater war.'
Prosper Azran tells Arutz Sheva that the only way to restore peace in his city is to fight a war against Hezbollah and rejects any talk of a diplomatic solution.
Dem. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, during an interview with CNN, attacked those, including in her own party, who deny Hamas' atrocities against women.
IDF operational activity continues in the central and southern Gaza Strip where the troops eliminated terrorist cells and located large amounts of weaponry.
After participating in a TV panel, not knowing that the cameras were still rolling, former MK Moshe Feiglin removed his shoe to show the sister of one of the hostages how he remembers them.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Netanyahu’s dissolution of the War Cabinet does not change the Biden administration’s “fundamental assessment” of the war in Gaza.
The IDF estimates that it will take a few weeks to decisively defeat the remaining two Hamas battalions in Rafah and complete the IDF's control of the Gaza Strip.
Arutz Sheva sits down with Jerusalem resident Arye Dobuler, who has been volunteering with the civilians evacuated from the north and south since October 7, to discuss the volunteer efforts and how best to help the evacuees.
The IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mustafa Ayoub, a key operative in the Rocket and Missile Department of the Nasser Unit of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon,
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with a bipartisan delegation of US members of Congress and provided a situation assessment of operational and strategic developments on Israel’s borders.
A new study shows that 39% of people worldwide avoid the news, an increase of 10% since 2017. Significant decrease in the number of people stating: 'Very or extremely interested in the news.' And how many believe the news?
IDF troops are continuing intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area of Rafah.
The Prime Minister has decided to dissolve the War Cabinet and decisions will instead be made by the Security Cabinet.
The new 96th Division will consist of those who have been exempt from reserve duty in the past.
As many of the weapons being used in Gaza are not properly monitored, criminal organizations have been found with shoulder-mounted missiles and mortars. The IDF fears it's only a matter of time until they reach terror organizations as well.
