LIVEBLOG: 13 Israeli hostages back in Israel; make their way to hospitals

IDF reports hitting 300 Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip within 24 hours

The targets attacked include "military command centers, underground terror tunnels, weapon storage facilities, weapon manufacturing sites, and anti-tank missile launch posts."

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is said to currently focus its operations on Jabalya in northern Gaza. "With the direction of IDF troops, an IDF UAV targeted armed terrorists who approached IDF troops and struck an observation post that posed a threat to IDF troops using precise munitions."

The military also reported locating a tunnel shaft inside a mosque in northern Gaza Strip. Another one was discovered in the agricultural area in Beit Hanoun, also in the north.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry: Ceasefire timeline will be announced 'within hours'

Son of senior Hezbollah parliamentarian killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon together with four other group's operatives

Israeli source confirms to i24NEWS: Temporary truce to begin at 10am tomorrow

Rocket alert sirens sound in northern Israeli communities

Body of Shani Gabbay has been identified after being missing since October 7

IDF responds to Hezbollah fire with strikes on source of shooting, highlighting a tank hitting a military position of the Lebanese terrorist organization

Rocket barrage alert sirens sound in Gaza border communities

Hezbollah claims its 6th attack on IDF posts along the Lebanon border

Hezbollah launches Burkan rockets toward Israeli territory - report

Reports of Syrian air defense systems activated in Damascus area

Iran-backed militias claim US strike in Iraq killed 8 fighters

Rocket barrage alert sirens sound in Sderot and Gaza border communities

UN chief welcomes ceasefire deal, but says 'much more need to be done'

"The Secretary-General welcomes the agreement reached by Israel and Hamas, with the mediation of Qatar supported by Egypt and the United States. This is an important step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done," the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated.

"The United Nations will mobilize all its capacities to support the implementation of the agreement and maximize its positive impact on the humanitarian situation in Gaza," the spokesperson added.

Rocket alert sirens sound in northern and southern Israel

Hezbollah claims responsibility for 2 rocket attacks on Israeli territory

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting an IDF post on the border with two Burkan rockets. This is the Lebanese terror group's first attack on Thursday, amid reports it will adhere to the Israeel-Hamas ceasefire.

Shortly after the first announcement, the Iran-backed terrorist organization Hezbollah claimed a second attack.

Senior Hamas official, Abu Marzook, says ceasefire will start tomorrow at 10

Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk told Al-Jazeera that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will begin Thursday at 10am local time.

Israel Police reportedly preparing for 'victory celebrations' after released terrorists return to East Jerusalem

Israel Police were reportedly preparing to prevent escalations at "victory celebrations" after released terrorists return to East Jerusalem, as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas.

The Israeli Justice Ministry released the identities security-related prisoners, women and youth, about 70 of whom are from East Jerusalem.

Rocket alert sounds in northern Israel

IDF reveals around 400 tunnel shafts detected, destroyed since start of war

The IDF revealed that around 400 tunnel shafts have been located and destroyed since the start of war, disclosing operational footage from the Yahalom special forces unit who have taken a significant part in exposing and destroying the tunnel shafts.

"The terrorist organization Hamas makes use of civilian intermediaries and builds underground terrorist infrastructures in the heart of civilian neighborhoods, near residential areas, schools, hospitals, cemeteries and agricultural areas," the IDF statement concluded.

Rocket alert sounds again in northern Israeli town of Rosh HaNikra

IDF updates most recent alert in northern Israel was a false alarm

Egyptian president hails 'success' of mediation from Cairo, Doha and Washington

Israel received names of first 10 hostages to be released Thursday- report

Israel received the names of the first 10 hostages expected to be released Thursday morning, according to a Al-Hadath report in Saudi Arabia.

Rocket alert sounds in northern Israel

Rocket alert sounds in Israeli towns near Gaza

PA thanks Qatar and Egypt for the 'truce deal', calls for 'a comprehensive cessation of the Israeli aggression'

The Almagor Terror Victims Association to appeal to High Court against hostage release deal citing 'landmines and surprises' of the past

Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah on Wednesday received Hamas delegation to coordinate efforts 'on all resistance fronts, especially Gaza'

IDF continues fighting terrorists from land, air and sea in the Gaza Strip

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported conducting raids in Jabalya, Beit Hanoun and other areas of the Gaza Strip. According to the IDF statement, the troops on Wednesday morning neutralized a Hamas tunnel shaft and eliminated several terrorists.

"The IDF ground troops also conducted targeted raids in Sheikh Za'id in northwest Jabalya. During the targeted raids, Hamas spotters were identified in the area and killed."

The military reported the "targeted raids in the area of Beit Hanoun. During the operation, the troops located numerous weapons, AK-47 rifles, axes, and ammunition stored inside a civilian residence. IDF troops also engaged in combat and eliminated a number of terrorist cells."

"In addition, over the past day, as part of the assistance to ground troops, Israeli Navy forces struck several Hamas military targets, including a structure from which sniper fire was carried out against the troops, as well as several military posts located along the coastline. "

LOOK INSIDE the Israeli government meeting that approved the ceasefire deal with Hamas overnight 

Hezbollah will also adhere to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal - Arab report

EU's Ursula von der Leyen welcomed ceasefire deal

US President Biden thanked Israel's PM Netanyahu, leaders of Qatar and Egypt for the hostages deal advancement

Israel's Justice Ministry releases the list of Palestinian prisoners as a part of the ceasefire deal

The document has 300 names. 150 prisoners are expected to be released at the first stage of the deal.

287 people are men under 18, other 13 are adult women.

None of the people mentioned were convicted of murder. The charges include attempted murder, aggravated assault, minor offense.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks in support of the hostages deal

"We support the agreed outline, the State of Israel has a supreme obligation to continue to work to return all the abductees home until the very last one.

Sending support to the families of the abductees."

US officials hope the ceasefire will calm hostilities between Israel and Lebanon - report

An unnamed US official told The Times of Israel that Biden's administration hopes "that this (agreed four-day truce between Israel and Hamas) will lead to a full pause in some of the hostilities in the north, on the Lebanese border."

The Red Cross confirms its readiness to facilitate the hostages deal

"Currently, we are actively engaged in talks with the parties to help carry out any humanitarian agreement they reach," stated the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC). "As a neutral intermediary, it is important to clarify that we are not part of the negotiations, and we do not make decisions on the substance of it. Our role is to facilitate the implementation, once the parties agree."

South African parliament calls on government to shutter Israeli embassy

🚨Alert sirens sound in northern Israel

🚨 Rocket alert sounds across central Israel towns

Rocket strikes highway in central Israel during rocket barrage. 10 rockets fired at Rishon Lezion area, 1 misfired and lands in Gaza.

🚨Alert sirens sound in northern Israel, report of hostile aircraft intrusion

Interceptions of drones reported in northern Israel

Palestinian Media report: Ismail Haniyeh's grandson killed in Gaza

🚨 Rocket alert sounds in Ashkelon and Israeli towns near Gaza

The IDF responds to launches detected from Lebanon with artillery and mortar fire

According to the IDF spokesperson, in the last few hours, a number of launches towards Israeli territory from Lebanese territory have been detected. IDF forces attack with artillery, mortars and tanks the sources of fire.

Israel kills deputy commander of Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades in Lebanon - report

🚨Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and in Israeli towns near Lebanon

Heavy barrage of rockets, two rounds of rocket fire sirens heard

Rocket alert sirens sound in Gaza border communities

Qatar says "important stage" reached and there will be an announcement

"The parties have reached an important stage and we will (in the future) issue an announcement regarding reaching an agreement regarding the prisoners. We are very optimistic about reaching a ceasefire," a spokesman for the Qatari Foreign Ministry said.

Senior IDF officer tells i24NEWS: No confirmation about a decision to allow return of citizens to Gaza border communities

Arab media reports say journalists were killed during Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

The Al-Mayadeen news channel, affiliated with the terrorist organization Hezbollah, claimed two of it two journalists were killed in recent Israeli strikes.

Al-Jazeera reported that a total of three journalists were killed during Israeli bombings of southern Lebanon, near the town of Tir Harfa.

The Iran-backed Hezbollah on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a third strike on IDF forces near the border, following days of increasing attacks.

Jordan's Prime Minister says it would view the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza as a declaration of war on the Kingdom

Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh said it would view the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza as a declaration of war on the Kingdom, stating "We treat the aggression and what is happening in the Gaza Strip as something that is happening on our border and not in another part of the world."

BRICS said to hold an emergency summit on Gaza on Tuesday

Rocket alert sirens sound in Bar'am, northern Israel

National Security Minister Ben Gvir speaks against the potential hostage deal, calls it 'a mistake'

"The rumors are that Israel is again going to make a major mistake in similar vein to the Shalit deal." The 2011 Shalit deal was an agreement between Israel and Hamas that resulted in release of 1,027 prisoners by Israel in exchange to Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

IDF reports striking three anti-tank squads in southern Lebanon responding to launch towards northern Israel

Lebanese media report one killed, one wounded in the aftermath of the attack.

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Metula mayor calls for creating a 'security zone' in the north citing intensity of Hezbollah's attacks

"Israel has formed a security zone 5 km south of the border, I call on Israel to form a zone of 4-5 km north of the border. We are told that [Hezbollah's chief] Nasrallah won't start a war, but we're already at war."

Committee to Protect Journalists claims 50 journalists killed, 11 wounded since October 7

A 54-year-old woman pronounced dead after collapsing during rocket barrage launch towards central Israel

IDF reports continuing hitting terrorist cells, shafts in Jabalia in northern Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday reported the 162nd Division attacking terrorist targets, striking three tunnel shafts in the area of Jabalia. The 401st Brigade is said to have engaged in combat with terrorists in northern Gaza and destroying Hamas rocket launchers.

🚨 Rocket alert sirens in Tel Aviv and across central Israel

IDF facilitates safe evacuation of newborns from Shifa Hospital in Gaza

This urgent mission was carried out over the last day, ensuring that these infants could receive essential medical treatment in Egypt.

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Rocket alert sirens sound in northern Israel near Lebanon border

IDF reveals: 500 investigations and millions of evacuation and warning calls

Are IDF revelations shifting the discourse in favor of Israel?

Watch: IDF attacks Hezbollah's terrorist infrastructures after a terrorist cell tried to launch anti-tank missiles from Lebanese territory

Alert siren sounds in northern Israel warning of hostile aircraft incursion

Watch: Israeli hostage families urge government against terrorist death penalty plan 

Incoming rocket alert sirens sound in Gaza border area

Watch: Aftermath of an IDF position in northern Israel after shelling and rocket attacks Monday morning 

Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashdod, Ashkelon, and Gaza border communities

IDF's next challenge: fighting Hamas in a civilian-packed southern Gaza Strip

Rocket alert sirens sound in northern Israeli communities near the Lebanon border

Rocket alert sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona, other northern Israeli border communities

Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi condemns "Israeli attack" against the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza

IDF releases name of soldier killed in Gaza fighting, Staff Sergeant Eytan Dishon, 21, from Jerusalem

Trucks transporting a Jordanian field hospital arrive at Rafah crossing

The Rafah crossing management announced that 40 trucks with equipment for the establishment of a Jordanian field hospital arrived at the Egyptian border and will enter the Gaza Strip.

IDF releases footage of recon unit identifying terrorist positions, guiding airstrikes on threats in Gaza

The men and women of the 414th "Vulture" Intelligence Collection Battalion have taken an integral role in identifying terrorist infrastructure, tunnel shafts, and anti-tank positions, and guiding airstrikes on threats in Gaza from the terror group Hamas.

The Battalion itself suffered heavy losses on October 7, when Hamas carried out a brutal massacre in southern Israel, but the men and women of the 414th were now a central part of operational activity in the Gaza Strip.

The IDF released a footage compilation of their reconnaissance and intelligence gathering missions.

Rocket alert sirens sound again in Gaza border communities

Rocket alert sirens sound in Gaza border communities

IDF confirms artillery strike on launch site in Lebanon after attacks, a fire erupted in Israeli territory

Hezbollah claims responsibility for 3 attacks against Israel on Lebanese border since this morning

Iran denies involvement in hijacking of 'Israeli' ship by the Houthis

Iran denied involved in the hijacking of the "Galaxy Leader" ship by Houthi rebels in Yemen. It was formerly owned by an Israeli businessman, but was resold it to a Japanese shipping group, and there 25 crew members on board from various nationalities.

"The resistance force in the region is independent, not an agent of Iran, and it works for its country and its people. The accusations against Iran that it is behind the stopping of the Israeli ship in the Red Sea were caused by Israel's confusion and an attempt to cover up its defeat," Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanani, said in a statement.

Rocket alert sirens sound in northern and southern Israel communities

Japan approaches Houthi rebels 'directly' over hijacked cargo ship

Japan said on Monday it was "directly" approaching Houthi rebels in Yemen after a cargo ship with 25 crew members was hijacked in the Red Sea, formerly owned by an Israeli businessman, who resold it to a Japanese shipping group.

"We are communicating with Israel, and in addition to directly approaching the Houthis, we urge Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, and other relevant countries to demand from the Houthis that the boat and its crew members be promptly released," Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said.

Israeli Finance Ministry updates War Cabinet on daily cost of war operations

Israel's War Cabinet met with senior Finance Ministry officials, during which the cost of fighting was presented as $268.5 million a day, including reserve soldiers' pay, costs of flight hours and fuel, food, and ammunition.

Rocket alert sirens sound in Gaza border communities

IDF eliminates 3 Hamas terrorist commanders in Gaza

Fighter jets directed by IDF and Shin Bet internal security intelligence, killed three additional company commanders belonging to the terrorist organization Hamas, according to a statement by the Israeli military.

"In addition, IDF troops identified a terrorist cell as they entered a nearby building. As a result of the strike carried out by an IDF aircraft, the terrorists were killed and a weapons depot in which they hid was struck," the statement added.

Rocket alert sirens sound in Sderot and Gaza border communities

Saudi Arabia says 'international community must stop Israel'

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan spoke out on the war in Gaza, saying that "the international community must take responsibility and stop Israel."

"We call for an immediate ceasefire and for humanitarian aid," the Saudi foreign minister said, during a meeting in Beijing involving the head of Chinese diplomacy and his counterparts from several Arab and Muslim countries.

Riyad al-Maliki, the Palestinian diplomatic representative declared, "Our coming to Beijing aims to address the 'barbaric crime' inflicted on the Palestinian people by Israel in Gaza."

Japan "strongly" condemns' Houthis hijacking a cargo ship in the Red Sea

Japan condemned the Houthi hijacking of cargo ship "Galaxy Leader" in the Red Sea, confirming the reports, adding that no Japanese citizens were on board.

The Japanese government appealed to Yemen, as well as Saudi Arabia, Oman and Iran, to act to free the ship and the crew members on board.

Rocket alert sirens sound in Gaza border communities

Rocket alert sirens sound in Gaza border communities

Rocket alert sirens sound in Gaza border communities

French President Emmanuel Macron announces humanitarian aid to Gaza

IDF spokesman: We carried out 2 powerful attacks on underground complex with senior Hamas terrorists inside

The IDF Chief Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, revealed on Thursday that two powerful attacks were carried out on two different underground complexes, one of which was used by two senior Hamas terrorists who were hiding, by the names of Ahmed Andor and Ayman Siam.

In another underground complex, senior members of the political wing of Hamas, including Moshehi Moshtaha, Asam Da'les and Sameh al-Sarraj, were hiding.

"Hamas is trying to hide the results of the attack. It can be said with certainty that the underground where they were was very badly damaged," the IDF spokesperson stated.

IDF spokesman: Yehudit Weiss murdered in Gaza; at Al-Shifa hospital a truck loaded with weapons for the massacre was found

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh "salutes" people marching in support of Gaza

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, in a televised speech from outside of Gaza, said his ground "is rooted in its land and all those who try to change that will fail."

Haniyeh also thanked the other resistance fronts and said he "salutes the free people of the world who fill the streets and pressure their governments."

Israel believes top Hamas leadership is now in southern Gaza - FT report

Israeli Defense Minister says residents of some Gaza border towns could return in January

IDF Chief of Staff says 'we will continue to other areas' while in Gaza

IDF recovers body of Yehudit Weiss, abducted by Hamas, in structure adjacent to Gaza's Shifa Hospital

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Jordanian Foreign Minister says his country will not sign a water-for-electricity agreement with Israel

French foreign minister warns her Iranian counterpart not to escalate the conflict

IDF releases footage of operation on most crowded area since war started

The IDF released footage from the past week, during operational activity north of Al-Shati, the densest area operated in since the beginning of the fighting in Gaza.

"The Commando Brigade coordinated 54 precise strikes from the air, sea and land, during which Hamas terrorists were eliminated and terrorist infrastructure, booby-trapped buildings and tunnel shafts were destroyed," the IDF said in a statement.

"In parallel, the soldiers conducted operational activity at a booby-trapped hotel in the northern Gaza Strip, and found large stockpiles of weapons. The weapons were subsequently destroyed by the IDF," the statement added.

IRGC Commander praises October 7 massacre in a letter to Hamas counterpart

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force Commander, Ismail Qaani, wrote a letter to Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades Commander Mohammed Def, in which the Iranian general praises the October 7 massacre.

"Palestine and the region will not be the same as before," Qaani wrote, adding "We will do whatever is necessary in this historic battle."

Suspect arrested on charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with killing of Jewish man at a California rally

IDF announces death of Corporal Avraham Fetena, 20, killed by Hamas terrorists in Jerusalem attack earlier today

Israeli Ambassador to the UN will screen the "atrocity film" from the massacre committed by Hamas at the United Nations

Ambassadors of world countries and UN officials were invited to the screening. Ambassador Erdan: "The time has come for the distorted UN, which makes immoral comparisons between Israel and Hamas, to see with its own eyes what kind of barbaric murderers it cares about and perhaps realize how much it is betraying its original mission"

Hamas claims responsibility for the attack near Jerusalem today

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Gaza ground operation: "The next phase has begun"

"I arrived today at the headquarters of the division whose special forces also operate inside the Shifa hospital.  "There are significant findings. We are working with precision and determination. We have completed taking over and clearing the western part of Gaza City and are now advancing to the next stage of the offensive."

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The Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli tanks have encircled the Al-Ahli Baptist hospital in Gaza 

Israeli Air Force Commander: "We are hitting Hamas everywhere and operating throughout the Middle East"

Commander of the Air Force, Major General Tomer Bar: "We are hitting Hamas on the ground and below the ground - we hit thousands of terrorists, and we will reach all of them; The Air Force as the strategic arm of the State of Israel is organized and operates all over the Middle East and in every required arena. Everywhere".

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 IDF says it has found signs of significant Hamas underground infrastructure at Shifa hospital

Army statement: "During the scans in the Shifa area, technological means were located, including computer means with information and documentation on them that are currently being investigated. We have definite information that indicates a connection between Hamas activity in the hospital and the issue of the abductees.

In the context of the laptop that is in the Hamas command and control center in the hospital, it showed a photo from visible sources of Uri Megidish before her abduction. We have not yet exhausted all the information found on the computer or disks that were in the command center.

During the day, IDF forces continued to search the Shifa Hospital area and deepened the search in the other hospitals. During the scans, new findings were found indicating significant underground infrastructure in the hospitals and our forces are working to uncover them. The accumulated evidence proves that Hamas uses the hospitals for terrorist purposes."

🚨Rocket alert sounds in Israeli towns near Gaza

🚨Rocket alert sirens sound in northern Israel near Lebanon border

IDF finds Hamas rockets in a girl's bed and an anti-tank missile in a baby carriage in Gaza

Statement from the IDF Spokesperson: "During a raid carried out by fighters from the 551st Reserve Brigade's combat team, following intelligence information, at the home of a Hamas terrorist who was part of a terrorist organization unit in the Beit Hanun area, several rockets were located inside a bed in a children's room.

During that raid, the fighters located a significant amount of explosives, including missiles, explosives and dozens of kilograms of explosives. Once located, the munitions were destroyed by the force.

In addition, the Intelligence Division reveals a recording of a conversation between two terrorists from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, in which the terrorists describe how weapons are transported in a baby carriage."

i24NEWS sources: IDF arrests relatives of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh fleeing from northern to southern Gaza

Among those detained are Haniyeh's son-in-law and nephew

IDF hits targets in Lebanon after anti-tank missiles fired towards northern Israel

Rocket fire on Israel from Gaza and Lebanon resumes