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'They make a point':

Biden responds to anti-Israel protesters in Washington

US President responds after anti-Israel protesters interrupt his speech and accuse him of being "complicit in genocide" in the Gaza Strip: Innocent children have been lost. They make a point.

Biden responds to anti-Israel protesters in Washington

Senior Hezbollah commander eliminated in Lebanon

Hezbollah says one of its senior commanders was eliminated in a strike attributed to Israel on the village of Jouya in southern Lebanon.

Senior Hezbollah commander eliminated in Lebanon

Suspect eliminated after approaching border fence near Gaza

Palestinian Arab suspect eliminated from the air after approaching the security fence near one of the communities in the Gaza envelope.

Suspect eliminated after approaching border fence near Gaza

US National Security Adviser:

'Ceasefire deal could lead to Saudi normalization'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden is of the opinion that Hamas cannot remain in power in Gaza following the war.

'Ceasefire deal could lead to Saudi normalization'

During Shavuot celebrations:

At least 15 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona

Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and in nearby localities. IDF says at least 15 rockets were fired towards the area. IDF strikes targets in Lebanon.

At least 15 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona

'What he would have wanted'

Family of fallen soldier donates his organs

Family of Sergeant Almog Shalom, who fell with three other soldiers in operational activity in Rafah, donated his organs to save lives.

Family of fallen soldier donates his organs

100 terrorists killed in Gaza battles

The 7th Brigade, the Kfir Brigade and soldiers of the Yahalom Unit located several tunnel shafts. Yahalom soldiers scanned and destroyed the two tunnels, which were each one kilometer in length and contained rooms and weapons.

100 terrorists killed in Gaza battles

Blinken:

'Everyone has agreed, now it's on Hamas to accept this proposal'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asks, 'Will Hamas do what’s necessary to move this to a better place, to help end the suffering of people, to bring real security to Israelis and Palestinians alike?'

'Everyone has agreed, now it's on Hamas to accept this proposal'

Touching:

Noa Argamani meets mother of boyfriend still in captivity

Ditza Or, whose son Avinatan is held captive by Hamas in Gaza, met her son's girlfriend Noa Argamani, who was rescued in Operation Arnon after eight months of captivity.

Noa Argamani meets mother of boyfriend still in captivity

CENTCOM chief visits Israel, meets Israeli Chief of Staff

CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla arrives in Israel on official visit, speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi about Iran and its proxies.

CENTCOM chief visits Israel, meets Israeli Chief of Staff

Blinken meets opposition MKs, Pres. Herzog

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken meets with Pres. Herzog and MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid. Gantz: 'I emphasized US role in preventing escalation on northern border.'

Blinken meets opposition MKs, Pres. Herzog

Moshe Feiglin eulogizes fallen grandson

'He trained to fight at the very front of the war, and that is exactly where he ended up.'

Moshe Feiglin eulogizes fallen grandson

Heavy barrage:

Around 50 rockets launched towards central Golan Heights

IAF intercepts some of the missiles, others fall in open areas. No one was injured, multiple fires broke out due to the rocket fire.

Around 50 rockets launched towards central Golan Heights

Fighting in Rafah:

Hamas sniper eliminated after threatening IDF forces

IDF troops are continue fighting in Rafah, operating against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas sniper eliminated after threatening IDF forces

Correspondence reveals:

Yahya Sinwar on Gaza civilian casualties: 'Necessary sacrifices'

Wall Street Journal reveals correspondence between Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other Hamas terrorists, showing that Sinwar does not mind civilian casualties, believe they 'work to his advantage.'

Yahya Sinwar on Gaza civilian casualties: 'Necessary sacrifices'

IDF publishes preliminary regulations extending reserve duty

The Ministry of Defense has published a first draft of a law that will extend the time reservists will need to remain enlisted.

IDF publishes preliminary regulations extending reserve duty

Four IDF soldiers killed in battle in southern Gaza

Tal Pshebilski Shaulov, Eitan Karlsbrun, Almog Shalom, and Yair Levin fell in battle in Rafah.

Four IDF soldiers killed in battle in southern Gaza

1st time since war began:

Aerial target intercepted over Haifa beach

IAF intercepts suspicious aerial target identified over Haifa coastline.

Aerial target intercepted over Haifa beach

In retaliation for UAV downing

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets deep in Lebanese territory

In another incident, IAF fighter jets successfully intercept suspicious aerial target that approached Israeli territory from the east. The target did not cross into Israeli territory.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets deep in Lebanese territory

The grandson of Moshe Feiglin

IDF soldier Yair Levin from Givat Harel killed in battle in Gaza

Yair Levin, a soldier from Givat Harel who served in the Givati Brigade, killed during operational activity in Gaza.

IDF soldier Yair Levin from Givat Harel killed in battle in Gaza

Resolution approved

Security Council calls on Hamas to accept deal

United Nations Security Council adopts US-drafted resolution which backs the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal and calls on Hamas to accept the proposal.

Security Council calls on Hamas to accept deal

Report:

Documents prove that Netanyahu agreed to discuss ending the war

Israel submitted a document about a month ago with its proposal for a deal to release the hostages which was not disclosed to the cabinet. Netanyahu's office claims that the document presented is partial and misleading.

Documents prove that Netanyahu agreed to discuss ending the war

From the Book of Ruth to Swords of Iron: Malkhut in our time

Ruth is a story about two brave women who transcend tragic circumstances in order to make a lasting contribution to the Jewish people. The Book of Ruth is also a story of Malkhut.

From the Book of Ruth to Swords of Iron: Malkhut in our time

Air Defense:

'There are no magic solutions'

The IDF has intercepted more than a hundred UAVs over the course of the war, but there is still work to be done.

'There are no magic solutions'

'1st 1 on board, 2nd, 3rd:'

New footage of hostage rescue released

IDF releases new footage showing Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv boarding and flying on the helicopter that took them to freedom after they were rescued on Saturday.

New footage of hostage rescue released

5 hurt in fire caused by drone attack in north

Five people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after exploding drone causes fire.

5 hurt in fire caused by drone attack in north

IDF confirms:

IDF drone shot down in Lebanon

This is the 5th IDF UAV to be shot down in Lebanon since the beginning of the war.

IDF drone shot down in Lebanon

Watch:

Terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile eliminated

IDF soldiers identified a terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile using a drone. The soldiers attacked the tunnel and eliminated the terrorist.

Terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile eliminated

'The elephant in the room'

MFA highlights 'civilian' involvement in Hamas atrocities

New video notes how Gazan civilians participated in killing, raping, and abducting Israelis on October 7th and still assist in holding hostages.

MFA highlights 'civilian' involvement in Hamas atrocities

Several UAVs launched at western Galilee

The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted two suspicious aerial targets over the coast of Nahariya, two additional targets that crossed from Lebanon fell in the area of Kabri. As a result, a fire broke out and damage was caused in the area.

Several UAVs launched at western Galilee

IDF continues to eliminate terrorists in central Gaza

IDF ground troops conducted targeted raids on military structures in the area and destroyed tunnel shafts and underground terrorist infrastructure located in the central Gaza Strip.

IDF continues to eliminate terrorists in central Gaza

Father of fallen soldier:

‘Wherever they needed him, he was there’

Binyamin, father of reservist First sergeant (res.) Refael Kauders z"l, killed in the UAV attack in Hurfeish, speaks to Arutz Sheva about his son's special personality: ‘Children from Tzur Hadassah were crying as if they were his own children.’

‘Wherever they needed him, he was there’

Sirens in northern Israel

Interceptors launched toward suspicious aerial target

Sirens sounded in Acre and the Krayot region. IDF says interceptors were launched toward a suspicious aerial target but later determined that it was a false identification.

Interceptors launched toward suspicious aerial target

US official:

Successful rescue operation complicates efforts to reach a deal

Ahead of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel, the Biden administration seems to see the successful operation, which rescued four hostages, in a negative light.

Successful  rescue operation complicates efforts to reach a deal

Report:

Security Council to vote on US ceasefire deal

Axios' Barak Ravid reports that the US circulated a new draft Security Council resolution calling on Hamas to accept the hostage and ceasefire deal outlined by Biden. A vote is expected on Monday.

Security Council to vote on US ceasefire deal

Over Gaza war:

Colombia to suspend coal exports to Israel

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says coal exports to Israel will only resume “when the genocide” in Gaza stops.

Colombia to suspend coal exports to Israel

Watch:

IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist cell that fired anti-aircraft missiles toward IDF fighter jets. Earlier, IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Chebaa.

IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

'Netanyahu preventing victory'

Benny Gantz resigns from emergency government

Minister Benny Gantz (National Unity) announced on Sunday that he, together with his party, would be leaving the emergency government which he joined at the onset of the war.

Benny Gantz resigns from emergency government

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We take significant risks and make fateful decisions'

IDF Chief Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited the eastern region of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip and discussed the operation that rescued four hostages.

'We take significant risks and make fateful decisions'

Moving footage:

Andrey Kozlov reunites with his parents

Andrey's parents Evgenya and Michael arrived in Israel from Russia after their son was rescued from Hamas captivity in an Israeli operation.

Andrey Kozlov reunites with his parents

'I failed in my life's mission'

Commander of Gaza Division announced his resignation from IDF

Commander of the Gaza Division, Brigadier General Avi Rosenfeld, announced his resignation following the failures of October 7: 'Everyone has to take responsibility for their part.'

Commander of Gaza Division announced his resignation from IDF

IDF confirms:

Al Jazeera journalist was terrorist who held hostages

Al Jazeera journalist Abdallah Aljamal was an operative in the Hamas terrorist organization, who held the hostages Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv captive in his family home in Nuseirat.

Al Jazeera journalist was terrorist who held hostages

Helmet-cam footage:

Shayetet 13 commandos escort rescued hostages to helicopters

The IDF has released helmet-cam footage showing the naval commandos transferring the rescued hostages from the Yamam and ISA forces to the helicopters that took them home.

Shayetet 13 commandos escort rescued hostages to helicopters

'Welcome home!'

Hundreds gather in NYC to celebrate rescue of hostages

Participants celebrated the rescue of four hostages from Gaza and wrote on the posters with the hostages' photos that had been hanging around the city 'HOME!'

Hundreds gather in NYC to celebrate rescue of hostages

Israeli flags in hand

Thousands pay respects to Yamam officer killed in rescue op.

The Yamam commanding officer eulogized Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora and recalled how he led his men in fighting terrorists on October 7th.

Thousands pay respects to Yamam officer killed in rescue op.

Commander recites 'Hagomel' Blessing after rescue mission

Lt. Col. Idan Nir, the commander of Battalion 532 of Armored Corps Brigade 460, who participated in the operation to free four hostages recited a prayer of gratitude after the successful mission.

Commander recites 'Hagomel' Blessing after rescue mission

Troops from multiple units

IDF releases more information about Operation Arnon

Soldiers and commandos from more than ten different units operated to provide cover and assistance in the mission to rescue four hostages from Gaza.

IDF releases more information about Operation Arnon

How IDF soldiers entered refugee camp where hostages were held

An undercover force entered the densest refugee camp and within an hour began the rescue operation, supported by additional forces and heavy Air Force cover

How IDF soldiers entered refugee camp where hostages were held

Released hostage:

'The citizens of Israel hurt me, they reacted negatively'

Released hostage Agam Goldstein-Almog recounted what she sees as shockingly negative reactions to her release. 'I got reactions as if you're my enemies.'

'The citizens of Israel hurt me, they reacted negatively'

Minister Benny Gantz expected to resign this evening

Minister Benny Gantz will make a statement to the media at 20:00 in the evening, where he is expected to announce his resignation from the government.

Minister Benny Gantz expected to resign this evening

Netanyahu:

'Happy is the nation that is blessed with its heroes'

During Cabinet meeting, PM says rescue of 4 hostages demonstrates the stature of Israelis and their supporters, but the loss of the rescuers' commander remains painful.

'Happy is the nation that is blessed with its heroes'

"Proud and Love You"

Fallen commander's letter to his team

Arnon Zamora, who fell during the rescue of four hostages, wrote to his team: 'I wouldn't ask for _ else beside me but you.'

Fallen commander's letter to his team

Col. Richard Kemp:

'Incredibly impressive, hard to rescue hostages from 2 places'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan speaks to Arutz Sheva about the difficulty and achievement of the rescue of 4 hostages yesterday, warns Hamas will attempt to make further rescues more difficult.

'Incredibly impressive, hard to rescue hostages from 2 places'

Mortars fired at IDF troops from Gaza university

IAF strikes launcher used to fire numerous mortar shells at IDF troops from the Islamic University of Gaza,

Mortars fired at IDF troops from Gaza university

Fallen commander's widow:

'Amazing spouse, perfect dad, loving and beloved man'

In a post published by Michal Zamora, the widow of fallen YAMAM officer Arnon Zamora who fell in battle during the hostage rescue mission, she eulogized: "He was a loving and beloved man."

'Amazing spouse, perfect dad, loving and beloved man'

Operation Arnon:

'An exciting and nerve-wracking operation'

Soldiers from the Kfir and Paratroopers brigades accompanied the forces that rescued the hostages and were responsible for the security and rescue cover. "What happened is far beyond imagination."

'An exciting and nerve-wracking operation'

AP study:

Women, children casualties 'clearly well below' reported figures

Associated Press publishes results of investigation showing percentage of women and children killed in Gaza fell to 38% due to changes in IDF tactics despite Health Ministry claims percentage was still 70%.

Women, children casualties 'clearly well below' reported figures

Blinken:

'We will not rest until every hostage is returned home'

Secretary of State welcomes operation to rescue four hostages, calls on Hamas to accept Biden proposal: The only thing standing in the way of achieving this ceasefire is Hamas.

'We will not rest until every hostage is returned home'

Hostages were forced to read the Quran

Hostages who were rescued from captivity on Saturday say that the terrorists forced them to read the Quran and learn Islamic rulings.

Hostages were forced to read the Quran

Rescued hostage: 'Did you watch my video?'

Hamas terrorists filmed Almog Meir Jan, and told him that they would pass the video clip to Israel - but they never did.

Rescued hostage: 'Did you watch my video?'