US Pres. Joe Biden faces criticism from within the Democratic party, leading Republicans, following his promise that if Israel expands its Rafah operations, the US will halt weapons shipments.
'We are here, despite everything and with everything; they did not defeat us - and will not defeat us,' Shoshi Sabahat, widow of fallen Caracal officer Maj. Avraham Hovelashvili says after birth of son. The circumcision will take place on Independence Day.
'When there are disagreements between friends and allies, there is a way to clarify the disputes; avoid baseless, irresponsible and insulting statements,' President Isaac Herzog urges.
The former president insisted on social media that he would have prevented the war and backed Israel's efforts to win it.
Arab media reports four Radwan Forces terrorists killed in alleged Israeli strike in southern Lebanon.
Senior Israeli source warns Hezbollah, Iran, benefit from US Pres. Biden's decision not to provide Israel with weapons, stresses: 'Biden has made a grave mistake - both ethically and politically.'
'We must maintain our unity at all costs. That is the only way that we will be able to effectively defeat our enemies and withstand the international pressure to end the war and suffer defeat.' Op-ed.
IDF troops begin operation against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the area of Zeitoun in central Gaza, striking 25 terror targets.
Staff sergeant Haim Sabach fell during operational activity in northern Israel. His family has been notified. 615 soldiers have been killed since the start of the war.
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters the administration continues to have concerns about a potential Israeli operation in Rafah.
US President says he will halt shipments of American weapons to Israel if Netanyahu orders a major invasion of Rafah: Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs.
The official said that the disagreements concern when a total ceasefire will begin and whether the hostages released in the first stage will be alive or dead.
Senator Graham grills Defense Secretary Austin on the Biden Administration's freezing of a weapons shipments to Israel, asks if Austin would support dropping the atom bombs on Japan.
Aviv Kochavi admits IDF knew of Hamas's tunnels and number of rockets prior to October 7, but was more focused on confronting Iran and Hezbollah.
During the operation, the soldiers eliminated about 30 terrorists and destroyed large amounts of terrorist infrastructure in the region.
Kerem Shalom Crossing was re-opened for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
According to an Israeli official, tensions had already been running high after Israel felt the US allowed it to be blindsided by Hamas’ announcement earlier this week that it was accepting a version of a cease-fire proposal that was unknown to Israel beforehand.
During the strikes, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapon storage facilities in the area.
'Prime Minister, Defense Minister, claiming IDF entered Rafah to stave off criticism ahead of Remembrance Day and Independence Day,' brother of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin says.
While rehearsing for the Independence Day ceremony, Ezra Yakhin spoke about his feelings and declared: ‘We must celebrate and fight the cruel enemy. For this we must hold our head, flag and weapon high.’
Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesman, stresses: 'Gaza is one of the most difficult battlefields in the world,' acknowledges that 'even after Rafah, there will be terror.'
Ron Huldai, Tel Aviv's mayor, says city will redirect part of the 'Pride Parade' budget for 'Pride Center' activities in Tel Aviv.
Murderer of IDF lookout Noa Marciano named as a doctor at Al-Shifa hospital. IDF Chief of Staff: 'The hospital, a place that is supposed to sanctify the value of life, was used by Hamas for murder.’
IDF conducting precise counterterrorism operation in specific areas of eastern Rafah; eliminating terrorists and locating underground shafts and infrastructure.
Farmers in the Gaza border area instructed to avoid fields adjacent to the border, due to ongoing IDF operations in Rafah, northern Gaza.
IDF announces reopening of Kerem Shalom Crossing to humanitarian aid - days after a Hamas missile barrage left four soldiers dead and ten injured.
Head of Shaare Zedek and member of committee to examine hostages' conditions reveals: Announcement regarding death of hostage Lior Rudaeff due to newly-discovered video.
Senior US administration official says the decision was made over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on Rafah.
Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions. Meanwhile, pro-Iranian militias claim to have attacked a "vital target" in the Eilat area.
IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher that was used to fire projectiles toward Israel, less than an hour after they were fired.
An Egyptian official said that Egypt does not believe that the existing circumstances would harm the peace agreement with Israel and, in particular, the security appendices of the agreement.
Family of soldier Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell in Gaza, met with Netanyahu. ‘I begged him to continue the war until an overwhelming victory,’ shared widow Hadas.
Hostages Families Forum Headquarters announces that hostage believed to have been kidnapped on October 7 was killed that day and his body was taken to Gaza by terrorists.
Military correspondent Doron Kadosh severely criticized IDF attacks in Lebanon in response to the vast number of missiles fired at Israel. ‘Israel has not retaliated in too long.’
Police in Berlin and Amsterdam dispersed anti-Israel student protests. Tent camps were set up in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain against Israel.
Defense Minister visits artillery battery providing support to soldiers in Rafah, says Hamas 'responds only to force.'
PM addresses IDF's actions in Rafah over the last day, says it will crush the last of Hamas's military and political power in Gaza and eliminate the terrorist organization's threat.
Antonio Guterres says he is 'disturbed' by Israeli operation to end the Hamas threat, calls for ceasefire that would leave Hamas in power.
The tunnel that was uncovered was part of a branching network of Hamas tunnels, and was dug at a distance of about 150 meters from the border fence, but did not cross into Israeli territory.
During the operation, forces destroyed three explosives laboratories and engineering forces uncovered several explosives buried under the routes.
IDF operates in Rafah, the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza.
Hezbollah launches hostile aircraft, loitering munitions, towards northern Israel, causing light damage but no injuries.
New proposal includes demand for Israel to release re-arrested 'Shalit deal' terrorists; senior Israeli official tells Reuters that Hamas' counteroffer to the Egyptian proposal is unacceptable to Israel, and Israel will rethink its next steps.
Elma Avraham, who was airlifted from Gaza to Soroka Medical Center and celebrated her 85th birthday in the hospital, is released home - five months after returning to Israel.
IAF fighter jets strike, eliminate, terrorist cell identified entering a military structure in central Gaza.
IDF publishes footage of forces entering, taking control of Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt.
The new hostage deal proposal would free Hamas of its commitment to release 33 living women, children, elderly, and ailing hostages, and allow dead hostages to be released in their place.
'The feeling is that Israel got played' by the US and mediators during the latest round of negotiations, Israeli officials tell journalist Barak Ravid.
Armored IDF vehicle seen at Gaza's Rafah Crossing following military operation, IDF flags waved near border.
IDF forces take control of Gazan side of Rafah Crossing, provide Egypt with ongoing updates.
Changes to approved ceasefire-prisoner swap deal were made by Arab negotiators in consultation with CIA chief; first stage of hostage release would include less than 33 living hostages, report says.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo calls for coordinated action within the European Union to impose trade sanctions on Israel, particularly on products originating from “settlements”.
Master sergeant (res.) Dan Kamkagi and Master sergeant (res.) Nahman Natan Hertz were killed from an explosive drone which was fired from Lebanon and hit Metula.
PA chairman calls on the international community to pressure Israel to stop the "aggression" in the Gaza Strip.
Axios reports that Israeli forces are planning to capture the Palestinian Arab side of the Rafah crossing and monitor all aid entering Gaza.
Protesters walk on the road between vehicles, confront police officers operating at the scene. Three protesters arrested for disturbing the peace.
This is how one IDF soldier prayed before the ground operation in Rafah.
National Unity chairman tells the families of the hostages that the response from Hamas "does not correspond to the dialogue that has taken place so far with the mediators and contains significant gaps".
Community of Elazar announces that resident Nahcman Hertz was killed by a kamikaze drone explosion in northern Israel, the 4th Elazar resident to be killed since October 7.
Terrorist organization ends foot-dragging on latest ceasefire proposal, leader Haniyeh tells Qatari PM. Israeli official - Hamas deceptively 'agreed' to Qatari-Egyptian proposal.
