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No siren sounded

Suspicious target from Lebanon intercepted near Acre

Suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into the maritime space near Acre successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. No sirens sounded in accordance with protocol.

Suspicious target from Lebanon intercepted near Acre

Biden:

'Ceasefire plan is the only way to achieve a lasting peace'

Biden pushes for the ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal that he recently outlined: The three-phase ceasefire proposal is the best way to end the violence in Gaza.

'Ceasefire plan is the only way to achieve a lasting peace'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari issues statement warning Hezbollah against escalating tensions in the north. 'When we say that we will not let October 7th happen again on any one of our borders - we mean it.'

'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

Southern Commander:

'You are defeating the Rafah Brigade'

The Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, visited Rafah and met with commanders on the ground.

'You are defeating the Rafah Brigade'

Bereavement in Beit El:

Two families on the same street lost sons on the same day

Only 30 meters separate the homes of the parents of Elon Waiss and Shalom Menachem, who were both killed this week in Gaza. Local council head: ‘Our hearts are overflowing with sadness.’

Two families on the same street lost sons on the same day

'I won't let you down'

Musician performs song at scene of October 7th massacre

Aaron Holder released the music video for his song 'I Won't Let You Down,' which was filmed on-site in several locations in Israel, including the ruins of a community destroyed during the October 7th attack.

Musician performs song at scene of October 7th massacre

Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell in battle in southern Gaza

During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell, a combat officer who serves as a field investigator in Unit 504 was severely wounded.

Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell in battle in southern Gaza

Sgt. Yair Roitman laid to rest

'Yair is dead – please do not let it be in vain'

Sergeant Yair Roitman, a combat soldier in training in the Givat patrol, died of his wounds on Saturday, after being seriously injured early last week in a battle in southern Gaza.

'Yair is dead – please do not let it be in vain'

Democrats split on how to protest Netanyahu's speech

While some Dems plan on activly disupting the Israeli PMs address to Congress, others have chosen to boycott it to maintain decorum in the chamber.

Democrats split on how to protest Netanyahu's speech

Senior Staff Sergeant Major (Res.) Elon Waiss is laid to rest

Waiss, 49, from Psagot, a combat soldier in the 129th Battalion of the 8th Brigade, was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Senior Staff Sergeant Major (Res.) Elon Waiss is laid to rest

Holiday calm

Why Hezbollah stopped attacking, and why Israel followed suit

Channel 12 correspondent Guy Varon noted that since the holiday of Eid el-Adha began Hezbollah has halted launches and wondered why Israel is playing along.

Why Hezbollah stopped attacking, and why Israel followed suit

New IDF naval landing craft arrives in Israel

The INS Komemiyut LSV arrived in Israel from the US. It was welcomed by Israeli Navy vessels in a 'missing' formation, in memory of the fallen soldiers from the ‘Swords of Iron' war.

New IDF naval landing craft arrives in Israel

Fallen soldier's family:

'We'll continue with our head held high'

Yedidya Waiss, before his father Eilon’s funeral: ‘With God's help we will win this war and the entire nation of Israel will know no more sorrow. We will learn to see the good.’

'We'll continue with our head held high'

Govt. extends aid for displaced from north and south

Under the new regulations, the period of lodging for residents who have been evacuated from their homes, in the hotels and temporary housing solutions, which are being financed by the state, until August 15.

Govt. extends aid for displaced from north and south

PM, Defense Minister were not informed of IDF announcement

Political source says PM Netanyahu was surprised by IDF announcement of 11-hour 'tactical pauses' every day near Kerem Shalom Crossing.

PM, Defense Minister were not informed of IDF announcement

Protecting the Homeland:

Stories of the victims of the APC explosion in Gaza

Family and friends eulogize the eight soldiers killed in the explosion of an APC in Gaza.

Stories of the victims of the APC explosion in Gaza

Haniyeh:

'Hamas is serious about reaching a ceasefire deal'

Qatar-based Hamas leader says terror group's demands are consistent with principles of latest Biden ceasefire proposal.

'Hamas is serious about reaching a ceasefire deal'

Sgt. Yakir Ya'akov Levi killed in battle in Gaza

Yesterday, 8 soldiers were killed in an APC explosion in Rafah.

Sgt. Yakir Ya'akov Levi killed in battle in Gaza

Near crossing

IDF announces daily 'tactical pauses' of military activity

Spokesperson's Unit says pause will take place every day from 8 am-7 pm along the road leading from the Kerem Shalom Crossing to the Salah al-Din Road.

IDF announces daily 'tactical pauses' of military activity

Triple Loss:

Three fallen soldiers from the same Yeshiva

Yakir Levy, Shalom Menachem, and Elyahu Zimbalist were among the soldiers killed in the APC explosion in Rafah - and all classmates at the Shalavim Yeshiva.

Three fallen soldiers from the same Yeshiva

'One Of Our Best'

Oz Gruber from Tal Menashe was killed in Rafah

Staff Sergeant Oz Gruber, 20 years old, from Tal Menashe in Samaria, was killed in the explosion of an APC in Rafah.

Oz Gruber from Tal Menashe was killed in Rafah

APC tragedy in Rafah:

Names of five soldiers who fell cleared for publication

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication of the names of five soldiers who were killed in the explosion of an APC in Rafah. In addition, two reservists were killed in northern Gaza.

Names of five soldiers who fell cleared for publication

Sergeant Shalom Menachem among those killed in APC disaster

Combat engineer Shalom Menachem of Beit El, age 21, was killed Saturday in an APC disaster that left a total of eight soldiers dead.

Sergeant Shalom Menachem among those killed in APC disaster

Sergeant Itai Amar fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Itai Amar, 19 years old from Kokhav Ya'ir-Tzur Yigal, fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Sergeant Itai Amar fell in battle in Gaza

Givati Brigade soldier injured in Rafah dies of his wounds

Yair Roitman was critically injured in Rafah earlier this week. After an extended battle for his life, the hospital was forced to declare Yair's death.

Givati Brigade soldier injured in Rafah dies of his wounds

Hamas brags:

'We shattered the internal unity among the enemy'

Hamas presents the achievements of the October 7 attack, particularly noting the 'breaking the internal unity among the enemy and creating a deep rift between the parties.'

'We shattered the internal unity among the enemy'

PM Netanyahu:

'There is no alternative to victory - we must keep at our goals'

'We are fighting to ensure our existence and our future; we are fighting to bring back our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

'There is no alternative to victory - we must keep at our goals'

Captain Wassem Mahmoud was killed a day before his release

Captain Wassem Mahmoud commanded the vehicle which was destroyed in an explosion in Rafah, and fell together with his soldiers.

Captain Wassem Mahmoud was killed a day before his release

Tragedy in Rafah

Eight soldiers killed in APC explosion

Eight IDF soldiers killed after explosion, believed caused by improvised device, sets their APC on fire.

Eight soldiers killed in APC explosion

To prevent escalation

US envoy to visit Israel next week

US President Joe Biden's envoy, Amos Hochstein, expected to arrive in Israel on Monday in an effort to prevent the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah from turning into an all out war.

US envoy to visit Israel next week

G7 leaders:

'We fully endorse Biden's ceasefire and hostage release deal'

Leaders of the G7 countries declare support for the ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden, express concern over recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

'We fully endorse Biden's ceasefire and hostage release deal'

Rockets fired on N. Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson's Unit says several launches from Lebanon fell in open areas, causing no injuries or damages.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Helmet cam footage:

Freed hostages evacuated under fire

Footage from the soldiers' helmet cameras from the moments when the hostages and the special forces were transferred to vehicles under fire in Nuseirat, during Operation Arnon.

Freed hostages evacuated under fire

New observatory dedicated in memory of fallen soldier

In the Jordan Valley, students from the Kedma Mechora youth village dedicate 'Mitzpe Yoni' in honor of fallen IDF soldier Yehonatan Yosef Brand.

New observatory dedicated in memory of fallen soldier

Bodycam footage reveals:

Hamas built secret passages inside residential homes

IDF releases footage and photos of passages used by Hamas terrorists inside residences.

Hamas built secret passages inside residential homes

Defense Minister:

'France has adopted hostile policies towards Israel'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant slams French plan for trilateral agreement with Lebanon, accuses France of 'ignoring the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli children, women and men.'

'France has adopted hostile policies towards Israel'

Southern Command chief in Rafah:

'We'll continue moving forward, until we achieve our goals'

Yaron Finkelman, commander of the Southern Command, holds situational assessment in Rafah: 'The plan is clear going forward, we are continuing to move forward until we achieve our goals.'

'We'll continue moving forward, until we achieve our goals'

Report: US planned independent hostage rescue operation

Washington Post reveals details on how the US has helped Israel since October 7. Official: 'Extraordinary' amount of intelligence sharing.

Report: US planned independent hostage rescue operation

Northern Command chief:

I would have avoided evacuating some of the towns

'Hezbollah's greatest achievement is that there are tens of thousands of evacuees from northern Israel,' Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, tells residents of northern Israel.

I would have avoided evacuating some of the towns

Three missiles fired towards Avivim and Kiryat Shmona

Sirens sounded in northern Israel on Friday morning, as Hezbollah continues firing towards Israeli communities along the border.

Three missiles fired towards Avivim and Kiryat Shmona

IDF destroys launch sites used to fire missiles into Israel

IDF eliminates terrorists, destroys launch sites used to fire missiles into Israeli territory.

IDF destroys launch sites used to fire missiles into Israel

Hamas official claims:

'No one has an idea how many hostages are still alive'

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan tells CNN the latest ceasefire proposal did not meet the group’s demands for an end to the war.

'No one has an idea how many hostages are still alive'

Reports in Lebanon:

Two killed in strike attributed to Israel in the Tyre area

Reports in Lebanon claim two people killed in strike attributed to Israel in the village of Janta. Israel has not commented on the reports thus far.

Two killed in strike attributed to Israel in the Tyre area

Report:

Soldiers dressed as Arabs collected information about hostages

Operation Arnon began with a special intelligence actvity of a team of ‘Mista’arvim’ special forces sent to the area of the local market of Nuseirat dressed as local Arabs

Soldiers dressed as Arabs collected information about hostages

Parents of rescued hostage:

'There are things that he’ll never talk about'

The parents of Andrey Kozlov look back on the excitement of learning their son was rescued from Hamas captivity and the moving reunion and share the horrifying effects of Hamas' psychological torture: 'He thought the Israeli soldiers came to kill them.'

'There are things that he’ll never talk about'

Palestinian Arabs furious with Blinken for blaming Hamas

According to the PFLP, Gaza will continue to be a 'cemetery for invaders' and any Arab or international force will be considered an 'invading force.'

Palestinian Arabs furious with Blinken for blaming Hamas

Religious Zionist Party Director:

Deri shouldn't come to War Cabinet meetings until haredim enlist

Religious Zionist Party Director Yehuda Wald wrote that Ariye Deri can not morally and ethically send soldiers to the battlefield as long as he does not work to send haredi boys as well.

Deri shouldn't come to War Cabinet meetings until haredim enlist

Heavy barrages on north

Two soldiers wounded by antitank missile

Hezbollah claims it launched over 150 missiles and 30 drones at Israel in the largest attack on the north since October 8th.

Two soldiers wounded by antitank missile

Watch:

IDF uses medieval-style catapult against Hezbollah

Soldiers build trebuchet to burn dry brush and get rid of hiding places for Hezbollah terrorists near the northern border.

IDF uses medieval-style catapult against Hezbollah

Footage from Gaza:

IDF destroys terror tunnel spanning 800 meters

IDF destroys terror tunnel 30 meters underground, spanning 800 meters, and reaching just a single kilometer from Israel.

IDF destroys terror tunnel spanning 800 meters

U of Minnesota pauses search for Holocaust Center director

University of Minnesota backtracks on Holocaust Center hire who accused Israel of genocide.

U of Minnesota pauses search for Holocaust Center director

Drone identifies, eliminates, armed terrorist

IDF troops strike launch site in Rafah, eliminate terrorist who participated in October 7th massacre.

Drone identifies, eliminates, armed terrorist

Honoring fallen soldier:

Torah dedication in Be'eri: 'Shilo dances with us today'

Members of the Bnei Akiva branch in Sderot raised 200,000 shekels and dedicated a Torah scroll in memory of the branch's graduate who fell in battle in Be'eri on October 7.

Torah dedication in Be'eri: 'Shilo dances with us today'

MDA prepares for emergency response during massive power outages

With generators, satellites and innovative protocols, Magen David Adom prepares for possible power outages caused by military-style attacks

MDA prepares for emergency response during massive power outages

Chances for a hostage deal close to none

Hamas staunchly refuses the Israeli demand to exile the terrorists, not even to the Gaza Strip, and demands that they be returned to their place of origin, including Judea and Samaria.

Chances for a hostage deal close to none

Dennis Ross:

'Blinken should say Hamas said no, not that it's stalling'

Former US diplomat and Middle East envoy says US should be increasing pressure on Hamas after terror group plays mind games rather than accept Biden ceasefire.

'Blinken should say Hamas said no, not that it's stalling'

'Describes an alternate reality'

UN report accuses Israel of war crimes

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel claimed that Israeli authorities are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

UN report accuses Israel of war crimes

Operations in Rafah

IDF forces eliminate terrorists in close quarters battle

The Givati Brigade is continuing to conduct intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area.

IDF forces eliminate terrorists in close quarters battle

Blinken:

'Hamas's actions ensure war will go on'

US Secretary of State criticizes Hamas for taking nearly 2 weeks to respond to ceasefire proposal, upping demands after previous demands met, but reiterates call for a deal.

'Hamas's actions ensure war will go on'

Hamas submits response

Israeli official: They rejected the Biden proposal

Senior Hamas official says the group is committed to demand for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Israeli official: Hamas rejected the outline proposed by Biden.

Israeli official: They rejected the Biden proposal