LIVEBLOG: Israeli delegation reportedly in Cairo for talks on hostage deal; rocket alert sirens sound at Gaza border after 23 hours

January 10, 2024

IDF Spokesperson: two 'journalists' killed in Gaza were terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad

Mustafa Thuria, identified in a document found by IDF troops in Gaza, was a member of Hamas' Gaza City Brigade, serving as Squad Deputy Commander in the al-Qadisiyyah Battalion.

Hamza Wael al-Dahdouh, is an Islamic Jihad terrorist, and was involved in the organization's terrorist activities. Documents found by IDF troops in the Gaza Strip reveal his role in the Islamic Jihad's electronic engineering unit and his previous role as a deputy commander in the Zeitun Battalion's Rocket Array.

50,000 people flock to the Western Wall to pray for safe return of hostages, IDF troops

The UN confirms that their envoy on sexual violence in armed conflict, Pramila Patten, will visit Israel and the West Bank late this month to gather information and testimony on the allegations and evidence of sexual violence committed on Oct. 7

'It's unclear whether this could really lead to some solution'

Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, writes on his X (formerly) Twitter account in Hebrew: 'The crimes of the Zionist regime will not be forgotten.'

"Even after the disappearance of this regime from the face of the earth, these crimes and the murder of thousands of children and women will be recorded in books," he added in his post.

Egyptian President al-Sisi urges for 'decisive stance' to push for ceasefire in Gaza

Iran-backed Iraqi militant group Kataib Hezbollah threatens with more attacks on U.S. bases: 'Our battle with the Americans continues' - report

Wounded in Gaza, a singer and a 'Fauda' actor Idan Amedi to be released from hospital in the coming days

Idan Amedi in Gaza

IDF reveals Hamas embedded its terrorist infrastructure in civilian areas just 1km from the border with Israel

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IDF strikes at Hezbollah's operational HQ and launch site in southern Lebanon

Additionally, three launched towards toward Arab al-Aramshe in northern Israel fell in the open area. Israeli military is said to be responding to the source of fire.

Rocket alert sirens sound in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, near Gaza border, after 23 hours

Rocket alert sirens sound in Arab al-Aramshe, northern Israel, after 20 hours

An Israeli national, posing as IDF captain, accessed and shared classified info after October 7 attack - Israeli authorities

Netanyahu updates Israeli Opposition Leader, Yair Lapid, on state security

Israeli Health Ministry Director-General warns intended budget cuts will harm its functions at 'most difficult time'

Germany condemns Houthi attacks on merchant shipping and 'allies in region'

02:30 PM

Disconnect of Hamas to Gazans: IDF reveals luxury vacation home of senior al-Qassem Brigades official

Tanks can be seen at the luxury vacation home in Gaza of a senior Hamas official in the al-Qassem Brigades, Marwan Issa, after an IDF raid.IDF Spokesperson

The IDF's Arabic language spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee, released images from the vacation home of Marwan Issa,a senior Hamas official in the al-Qassem Brigades.

"This is further evidence of the complete disconnect between the Hamas leadership, including the leaders of the military wing, which lives a life of luxury and enjoys great wealth, and a large segment of the Gaza population that issues distress calls to obtain donations and international aid," Adraee posted on X.

Swimming pool at the luxury vacation home in Gaza of a senior Hamas official in the al-Qassem Brigades, Marwan Issa, after an IDF raid.IDF Spokesperson

Houthis claim large attack of drones, missiles targeted an American ship

The Houthis claimed responsibility for a combined drone and missile attack in the southern Red Sea, saying they targeted an American ship that was providing support to Israel.

A military spokesman for the Iranian-backed Yemeni group said the attack was "a preliminary response" to last week's killing of 10 Houthi fighters by U.S. forces.

Israeli delegation lands in Cairo for hostage release negotiations - report

As part of new negotiation efforts to release remaining hostages from Gaza, held captive since the Hamas-led October 7 attack, an Israeli delegation landed in Cairo on Wednesday, according to an Egyptian official.

The report reiterated that Egypt and Qatar were working toward the release of civilian hostages held in Gaza by Hamas and other terror groups, in return for a ceasefire and the release of additional Palestinian prisoners by Israel.

Israeli parliament to cut $30 million from 2024 budget in favor of war effort

Blinken meeting with Palestinian Authority President was 'tense' - report

The meeting between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was "tense," sources told Sky New Arabic.

11:25 AM

IDF kills Hezbollah field commander Naber al-Qadri in air strike on southern Lebanon - report

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon after launches detected towards northern Israel

Israel's High Court of Justice has barred National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from giving operational orders to police on how they manage demonstrations and the use of force during protests

Gazan arrested in Ashdod for working in Israel without a permit

Israel conducting "intensive intelligence activity in the Sinai desert, Sudan, and Libya" amid fear that Hamas might smuggle leaders or hostages outside Gaza - Lebanese report

Report reveals Hamas training details, extent of secrecy for the attack on Israel

Palestinians with close ties to Al-Qassam Brigades leadership claim only Yahya Sinwar and 4 others were the decision makers for the final brutal attack on Oct. 7

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Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, Wednesday, April 13, 2022.AP Photo/Adel Hana

UN Watchdog says UNRWA workers praised Hamas October 7 massacres in internal Telegram channel

IDF says it struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours

Army statement: "During the last day, over 150 terrorist targets were attacked in the Gaza Strip.

In the Al Ma'azi area in the center of the Gaza Strip, forces from the Golani Brigade's combat team operated and directed Air Force aircraft to attack many terrorists. The fighters uncovered over 15 underground shafts. During a raid on military buildings in the area, rocket launchers, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and explosives were located.

In addition, the fighters destroyed a rocket production machine that was located in the area.

As part of the 98th Division's activity in the Khan Yunis region of the southern Gaza Strip, the fire complex of the commando formation directed air force aircraft that attacked and eliminated over 10 terrorists in a quick closing circle with the fighters in the field.

During the fighting in the area in the last day, many dozens of terrorists were eliminated by the brigade combat teams.

In another operation in Khan Yunis, the fighters of the 4th Brigade Combat Team identified a terrorist who had planted an explosive device in the area, near the axis of movement of the force.

The brigade fire complex directed an Air Force aircraft that attacked and eliminated the terrorist."

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza StripIDF Spokesperson

Blinken meets with families of Israeli-American hostages in Tel Aviv

Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to accompany South African delegation at ICJ hearing on Israeli "genocide" in Gaza

Blinken: Path to Palestinian state critical to Israel-Saudi normalization

The US Secretary of State told reporters in Tel Aviv that any possible normalization agreement between Jerusalem and Riyadh can not come at the "expense of a political horizon for the Palestinians and ultimately a Palestinian state."

"On the contrary, that piece has to be a part of any integration efforts or any normalization efforts," Blinken said.

X bans Hamas' account

Owner Elon Musk said on Tuesday that banning the terror organization's account was a "tough call"

Musk: "Hamas is not recognized as a government by the UN, so was suspended"

IDF announces death of a soldier, raising toll of Gaza ground operation to 186

Sergeant First Class (res.) Elkana Newlander fell in battle in the center of the Gaza Strip

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Sergeant first class (res.) Elkana NewlanderIDF Spokesperson

Houthis launch drones and missiles towards Red Sea

The United States and United Kingdom intercept missiles and UAVs heading towards international shipping lanes

06:18 PM

IDF announces death of a soldier, raising toll of Gaza ground operation to 186

Sergeant First Class (res.) Elkana Newlander fell in battle in the center of the Gaza Strip

January 09, 2024

The IDF eliminates Ali Hossein Barji, Hezbollah commander of the south Lebanon air unit

Video: IDF assassination of Hezbollah's southern air unit / Credit: IDF Spokesperson
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a press conference in Tel Aviv

"The United States supports Israel today and forever"

WATCH: IDF Soldiers engage in intense combats in Khan Yunis, neutralizing terrorists in direct confrontations and uncovering caches of weapons

Egypt rejects Israeli request to monitor buffer zone with Gaza - report

Hungary condemns ICJ claim as 'legal attack against Israel'

Rocket alert sirens sound in near Gaza border

IDF intercepts one hostile aerial target in northern Israel, strikes at the Hezbollah military infrastructure in the Kfarkela and Yaroun areas in southern Lebanon

"Several hostile aerial targets were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. One of the targets was successfully intercepted by the [Israel Defense Force] IDF Aerial Defence Array."

Additionally, Israeli aircraft struck Hezbollah military infrastructure in the Kfarkela and Yaroun areas in southern Lebanon. The IDF artillery also struck in several areas of southern Lebanon.

UK's Cameron 'worried that Israel has taken action that might be in breach of international law'

Earlier on Sunday, Britain's Foreign Secretary of State said on his X (formerly Twitter) account that "the UK is doing everything it can to get more aid into Gaza."

"We are providing £2m to the World Food Program for vital food assistance through a humanitarian land corridor from Jordan. This week a second convoy reached Gaza, with 315 tonnes of critical supplies now being distributed," stated Cameron.

Rocket alert sirens sound in near Gaza border

IDF finds AK-47s inside Islamic University in Khan Yunis

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IDF troops in Khan Yunis, footage released on January 9.IDF Spokesperson

Far-right National Security Minister Ben Gvir to the US Secretary of State Blinken: "It's not the time to speak softly with Hamas, it's time to use that big stick."

Hostile aircraft alert sirens sound in northern Israel, again

Hostile aircraft alert sirens sound in northern Israel

'Fauda' actor Idan Amedi in moderate condition after being wounded in Gaza

Amedi, known for his roles in popular shows like "Fauda," was gravely injured while serving in reserve duty within the Combat Engineering Corps

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Idan AmediYonatan Sindel/Flash90

Hostile aircraft alert sirens sound in northern Israel

Attempted stabbing attack on IDF soldiers in West Bank, terrorist neutralized

Car struck ahead of senior Hezbollah commander Wissam al-Tawil's funeral in southern Lebanon, casualties reported

Hostile aircraft alert sirens sound in northern Israel

What does the life look like for the residents of Israeli communities forced to evacuate due to the war?

IDF striking targets in southern Lebanon

World Health Organization warns of possible collapse of hospitals in southern Gaza

IDF announces death of additional 5 soldiers, raising Gaza ground op toll to 185

Hezbollah attempted to target Israel's Karish offshore gas rig with drones - Saudi media report

12:19 PM

IDF announces death of additional 5 soldiers, raising Gaza ground op toll to 185

Hezbollah attempted to target Israel's Karish offshore gas rig with drones - Saudi media report

Netanyahu and Blinken have begun their meeting in Tel Aviv

IDF confirms Hezbollah attack on northern base, responds with air strikes on targets in southern Lebanon

11:12 AM

Hezbollah claims it hit IDF Northern Command in multiple suicide drone attack

Herzog and Blinken discuss ICJ case, hostage deal efforts

"I want to thank the United States of America, President Biden, and the administration, and you Secretary Blinken for your moral call of duty"

Amos Ben-Gershwin / GPO

10:19 AM

Israeli President Herzog meets Blinken, says that "there is nothing more atrocious and preposterous" than the lawsuit filed in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

Hostile aircraft alert sirens sound in northern Israel

Israeli drone strike kills 3 occupants of car in southern Lebanon - Arab reports

Hostile aircraft alert sirens sound in Safed, northern Israel

Incoming rocket alert sirens sound in northern Israel

Hostile aircraft alert sirens sound in northern Israel

IDF says ground operation expanding deeper into Gaza's Khan Yunis, significant tunnel shafts located

Army says it killed 40 Hamas terrorists on Monday in southern Gaza

NBA's Deni Avdija displays tribute to wounded actor Idan Amedi

Amedi, known for his roles in popular shows like "Fauda," was gravely injured while serving in reserve duty within the Combat Engineering Corps

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'The demonstrators want to block that crossing in order to say loud and clear no humanitarian aid for the hostages, no humanitarian aid for the Palestinian population'

IDF takes down illegal settler construction overnight at the Pnei Kedem outpost in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank

Guatemala condemns South Africa's genocide claims against Israel at the International Court of Justice

Reports of IDF strikes in Kafr Kila, southern Lebanon

Israeli Supreme Court rejects petition demanding foreign press allowed freely into Gaza

IDF announces death of 4 soldiers, raising toll of Gaza ground operation to 180

Reserve Sergeants First Class Yakir Hexter, Gavriel Bloom and David Schwartz, and Sergeant Roi Tal died fighting in central and southern Gaza Strip.

Yakir Hexter (top-left), Roi Tal, Gavriel Bloom (bottom-left) and David Schwartz

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lands in Israel overnight

Washington's top diplomat: "Absolute imperative to do more to protect civilians and to do more to make sure that humanitarian assistance is getting into the hands of those who need it."

IDF announces death of 4 soldiers, raising toll of Gaza ground operation to 180

Sergeant Roi Tal, 19 years old, from Kfar Yehoshua, was in the Kfir Brigade.

Sergeant First Class (res.) David Schwartz , 26 years old, from Elazar, was in the 8219th Engineering Battalion.

Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Hexter, 26 years old, from Jerusalem, was in the 8219th Engineering Battalion.

Sergeant First Class (res.) Gavriel Bloom, 27 years old, from Beit Shemesh, was in the Combat Engineering team of the the 36th Division.

10:34 PM

US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv, Israel

Singer and 'Fauda' star Idan Amedi seriously injured in Gaza fighting

IDF Spokesperson: Undercover agents killed 3 terrorists in an operation for a wanted arrest under the direction of the Shin Bet

During the activity, the forces arrested the wanted man and exchange of fire began between the terrorists killing 3 armed terrorists who tried to escape.

Tull Karem / IDF Spokesperson

IDF spokesperson responds to the elimination of Redwan commander, Wisam Tawil: "We are working to keep the threat away in the north"

IDF Spokesperson responds to the elimination of Redwan commander, Wisam Tawil: "We are working to keep the threat away in the north"

Three terrorists eliminated during exchange of fire with IDF troops in Tull Karem, West Bank - report

Rocket alert sirens sound near Gaza border and Sderot

Report: Hezbollah commander eliminated in Lebanon was the Redwan force commander, Wisam Tawil

Tawil, a senior Hezbollah official who was identified as killed Monday in an attack attributed to Israel. He was recently appointed commander of the Radwan force. Twil was responsible for the ambush in which the combat engineering soldiers Adi Avitan, Bnei Avraham and Omar Suaed, who was an operational driver, were killed and kidnapped on October 7, 2000 in Mount Dov.

IDF takes over one of Hamas's most important weapons manufacturing sites

IDF eliminates the person responsible for Hamas rockets launched into Israeli territory from Syria

The IDF killed Hassan Akasha, who was responsible for firing the rockets for Hamas from Syrian territory towards Israel.

From the beginning of the war, Hassan directed terrorist groups of Hamas which fired rockets from Syria towards the territories of the State of Israel.

Lebanese prime minister: 'We are working on a diplomatic solution to the situation in the south of the country'

Former bodyguard of Hamas political leader Khaled Mashal accused as Israeli spy in Turkey - report

A former bodyguard of Hamas political leader Khalid Meshaal, Codenamed MZ, is accused of working with Israeli intelligence officials, according to Middle East Eye.

HonestReporting NGO exposes another Gazan photojournalist, Ashraf Amra, for taking part in October 7 infiltrations into Israel

HonestReporting found that the Gazan photojournalist Ashraf Amra had infiltrated Israel's border on October 7, along with colleague Mohammed Fayq Abu Mostafa's, and had then enjoyed the footage of an IDF soldier being lynched in a later social media post.

In the video, Abu Mostafa then called on people to cross into Israel's sovereign territory, "An advice, whoever can go – go. It is a one-time event that will not happen again."

Amra replied, "Really, it will not repeat itself."

"I just returned from the Khuza'a area, near the Khuza'a area on the eastern border of the Gaza Strip. Tens of armed Palestinian men are constantly storming the border towards the settlements around Gaza," the photojournalist was quoted as saying.

According to the NGOs findings, Amra has been working for news agencies Associated Press and Reuters.

UN human rights experts call for accountability over Hamas crimes on October 7

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Incoming rocket alert sirens sound in central and southern Israel

The latest rockets launched toward central Israel were last week, a minute after midnight on the new year.

Nova hostages' families visit festival massacre site

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad releases proof of life video of Israeli hostage, Elad Katzir, as part of its psychological warfare

Israeli hostage Elad Katzir, 47, from Nir Oz being held in Gaza by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).Clause 27a of the Israeli copyright law

In the screen capture of the video frame, the subtitle quotes the Israeli hostage Elad Katzir saying "I call to reach a hostage swap deal with Hamas," while being held by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

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Reports of a new anti-tank missile attack in northern Israel

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi meets Palestinian Authority chief Abbas

Alongside Netanyahu, Economy Minister promises 'economic victory' as well as military

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center-right), Economy Minister Nir Barkat (center-left), and business leaders from northern Israel.Amos Ben-Gershom / GPO

"The test of restoring security is that the residents return to their homes. We are working on it with all possible tools, in all channels: military, political, I won't go into details. It's another struggle. At the same time, we are also looking at you. We delivered a large package to the reservists yesterday, but please note that there is a package for the self-employed," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.

Israel's Economy Minister Nir Barkat said, "My directive to the people of the Ministry of Economy is simple: do everything to save every business, without bureaucracy and without barriers. I thank the Prime Minister for his commitment to this important issue and for the cooperation that will allow us to continue to help businesses grow even during the war."

IDF chief spokesperson confirms 'the war shifted a stage' to less intense fighting

Latest rocket attack from Lebanese territory hit house in Israel, wounded two Israelis - report

04:32 PM

Gazans say Hamas murdered a child for trying to get help from UNRWA

Gazan civilians testified to Hamas' ongoing cynical and systematic use and abuse of civilians in the Gaza Strip in conversations with officers of Unit 504, the IDF announced in a press release.

In one recorded conversation, a civilian testified that Hamas murdered his cousin because he tried to seek help from UNRWA.

In another conversation, a Gazan who works for an American organization testified that Hamas terrorists tried to steal food intended for civilians in Gaza, saying that the terrorist organization systematically steals equipment and food, including stealing from UNRWA warehouses.

Another civilian said he does not leave his home because he fears Hamas will seize it and use the property to fire toward Israel, resulting in the destruction of his house.

04:18 PM

Hamas published photos of four Israeli women abducted on Oct. 7

Karina Ariev (top-left), Liri Albag, Agam Berger (bottom-left), and Daniela Gilboa. Hamas publication

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04:07 PM

Sirens sound in western Galilee

03:33 PM

Soldier lightly injured in anti-tank missile attack in Har Dov

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid calls for new government

Lapid said Monday that the State Party faction, led by the Israeli ministers Benny Gantz, Gadi Eisenkot and Gideon Sa'ar, should resign from the emergency wartime government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

"The State of Israel needs a different government, a different prime minister," Lapid added. "Yesh Atid will give all of its 24 votes in the Knesset to any move to oust the government, either by election or by forming an alternative government."

Senior commander killed in alleged Israeli attack is Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's brother-in-law – report

Nasrallah and al-Tawil (Arab media)

02:36 PM

Hostile aircraft alert sirens sound in northern Israel

Where does Israel stand with its war in the north against Hezbollah?

02:32 PM

Netanyahu appoints Col. (res.) Yaron Cohen to lead the Hostages, Missing Persons and Returnees Division in the Prime Minister's Office

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah: "We gave them an example of what happens to their friends in the south, that's what will happen to them here in the north"

01:54 PM

Hezbollah confirms senior commander killed

Rocket alert siren sounds in northern Israel

Alert siren sounds in northern Israel warning of hostile aircraft incursion

First alert of the day, shortly after reported IDF activity in southern Lebanon.

1:10 PM

Reuters, citing 3 security forces, says Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills Wissam al-Tawil, senior commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan force

Israeli forces arrest 17 terror suspects overnight in West Bank

1:00 PM

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists, finds training materials for child soldiers in Khan Yunis

An IDF statement claimed troops killed numerous fighters in raids on Khan Younis while finding stockpiles of grenades, rockets and other armaments

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IDF troops find materials of Hamas child soldiers while operating in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. IDF Spokesperson

Anti-tank missile lands in Har Dov, northern Israel, possible wounded reported

12:08 AM

WATCH: 'Hamas ruined our lives': Gaza terrorists curse terror group after surrender

11:48 AM

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after anti-tank missile lands in Kiryat Shmona

11:35 AM

WATCH: Reports from Gaza about car hit in airstrike

11:33 AM

Lebanon rejects Israeli offer to place German troops on the border between 2 countries – Arab media reports

WHO cancels Sunday mission to bring medical supplies to northern Gaza after failure to receive security guarantees

10:52 AM

3 Palestinian suspects in Sunday's West Bank shooting attack arrested

Statement from the Shin Bet spokeswoman, the IDF spokesperson and the police spokeswoman:

"Approximately 15 hours after the attack, three suspects were arrested for involvement in the shooting attack near the British police intersection in Binyamin

It was allowed to be published that following a rapid intelligence and operational activity by the Shin Bet, the IDF fighters together with the Mageb and the IDF, three suspects were arrested tonight for involvement in a shooting attack that was carried out yesterday morning (7/1) near the British police intersection, in which Amar Mansour was murdered, a resident of East Jerusalem and a severely wounded Palestinian.

Two suspects were arrested in Ramallah and another suspect was arrested in the Jilzon refugee camp, in a preliminary investigation on the ground the three linked themselves to the attack.

The suspects were transferred for further investigation by the Shin Bet."

10:29 AM

Anti-tank guided missile lands in northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, no injuries reported

Israeli Defense Minister Gallant has warned Hezbollah that Israel can 'copy-paste' the Gaza war to Beirut if fighting escalates in Lebanon

"They see what is happening in Gaza," Gallant said. "They know we can copy-paste to Beirut."

09:57 AM

Philippine woman recounts horrors of Oct. 7 and Hamas captivity

Ajojo described rat-infested cells, constant blows from her captors, and small biscuits constituting near-starvation rations doled out by armed guards

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09:40 AM

Gallant confirms to Wall Street Journal that Gaza offensive entering less intense phase of 'different types of special operations'; Israel strikes southern Lebanon overnight

IDF says it conducted 30 strikes on Hamas amid fighting in southern Gaza

08:40 AM

According to Israel Hayom's Ariel Kahana, the IDF probably knows Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's location in Gaza but has so far avoided taking him out because he has surrounded himself with many Israeli hostages who serve as human shields.

08:00 AM

Bolivia to support South Africa's International Court of Justice genocide case against Israel

Group of protestors block entrance to Knesset road, calls for elections

IDF says it struck Hezbollah military compounds and rocket launchers overnight in southern Lebanon

Army statement: "Overnight, the IDF struck numerous Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Marwahin, along with a rocket launcher and terror infrastructure in the area of Ayta ash Shab.

Over the past day, an IAF UAV struck a launcher which was used to fire toward Israeli territory, and a helicopter struck in an area from which an anti-tank missile launch was carried out toward Israel."

'Oppenheimer' and 'Succession' sweep Golden Globes, stars show support for hostages

Two stars, Jay Smith-Cameron and John Ortiz, made a subtle yet poignant statement by sporting yellow ribbons in solidarity with Israeli hostages

January 7, 2024

Hezbollah forced to retreat from Israel's border, IDF spokesperson says, adding that the terrorist group's attack over the weekend damaged the Israeli Air Force base on Mount Meron.

06:44 PM

Israeli lightly wounded after Gaza rocket hits southern community of Yakhini

Rocket alert sirens sound in Yakhini community, near Gaza border

MDA: A woman, 20, was lightly wounded as a result of the attack

West Bank ramming attack update: Toddler hit by Border Police's gunfire at terrorist dies of wounds

Terrorist has reportedly been neutralized following the Giv'at Ze'ev, West Bank incident

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Ramming attack in West Bank's Giv'at Ze'ev on January 7.Article 27A of the Israeli copyright law

Initial report of one wounded in a ramming attack near Giv'at Ze'ev in the West Bank

04:41 PM

Hezbollah rocket hits a hotel in the northern Israeli town of Metula

04:01 PM

IDF kills terrorist squad, destroys Hamas HQ, finds weapons hidden in UNRWA bag in Khan Yunis

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday reported dozens of terrorists killed and over a hundred terrorist infrastructure objects, including observation and anti-tank posts, were destroyed during the operation in Khan Yunis

In the Bnei Suhila neighborhood, Israeli troops are said to have encountered a squad of five terrorists and have directed an Air Force aircraft that eliminated the squad

IDF troops in Khan Yunis, Gaza, footage released on January 7.IDF Spokesperson

During the raids, the IDF reported locating weaponry, including grenades, explosive charges and RPG missiles "The weapons were used by the terrorist organization Hamas and some of them were hidden in UNRWA bags," said Israeli military

Additionally, the IDF stated that in a separate operation, its troops destroyed an operational headquarters of Hamas, used for the October 7 attack planning

UNRWA bags with weaponry found in Khan Yunis, Gaza, footage released on January 7.IDF Spokesperson

Heavy barrage of rockets as alert sirens sound in northern Israel

Jordan's Abdullah to Blinken: War in Gaza war could lead to 'catastrophic consequences' - report

West Bank terror attack update: Israeli Arab woman, 42, in very serious condition - Hadassah hospital

The woman is said to have worked as a pharmacist in the Hadassah Medical Center for 17 years

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Israeli government approves budget for reserve soldiers

Proof of Iranian guidance on Hamas weapons production found during IDF raid on underground site

Rocket parts located at the underground weapons production facility, in Gaza. / IDF Spokesperson

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Israel-Egypt talks on post-war Gaza stall over border security - report

Hamas founder's grandson killed during an airstrike in Gaza - Palestinian reports

Ali Abu Ajah, the grandson of Hamas founder Ahmed Yassin, was killed during an airstrike in Gaza, according to Palestinian reports

Sheikh Ahmed Yassin was eliminated by Israel in a targeted attack in 2004

Chinese-owned shipping giant COSCO stopped visiting Israeli ports - report

The fourth largest container shipping company in the world, the Chinese-owned COSCO, stopped visiting Israeli ports, according to Globes

Though the Chinese state-owned company, representing about 11% of world trade, hadn't been threatened in the Red Sea, likely due to China's ties with Iran, the patron of the Houthi attackers

Netanyahu: Hezbollah should learn from Hamas that no terrorist is immune

12:48 PM

Airstrike hits a vehicle on Iraq-Syria arms smuggling route - Arab reports

The Lebanese Al-Mayadeen reported an airstrike on a car in Syria, in the Al-Bukhamal area near the border with Iraq, though did not say who was behind the attack

12:41 PM

China's COSCO halts shipping to Israel

Decision comes as as shipping lanes in the Red Sea are disrupted by attacks carried out by Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen

US alarmed as Israel talks of expanding war to Hezbollah – Washington Post

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12:25 PM

Jordanian King warns 'dangerous repercussions' of continued war in Gaza, during meeting with Blinken

12:10 PM

War Cabinet Minister Gantz says situation on Lebanon border 'requires urgent solution'

"The situation in which the residents of the northern border cannot return to their homes - requires an urgent solution The world should remember that the one who started the escalation is the terrorist organization Hezbollah Israel is interested in a political solution If this does not happen, the State of Israel and the IDF will remove the threat," National Unity chairman and minister in the Israeli war Cabinet, Benny Gantz, said in a statement posted on X

"All members of the War Cabinet share this position The only consideration is srael's security This is the duty of every country to its citizens," Gantz concluded

11:54 AM

West Bank terror shooting attack victim identified as Amar Mansour of East Jerusalem

Mansour, 34, from Beit Hanina in East Jerusalem, was an Israeli citizen He was murdered in a terror shooting attack in the West Bank, and a manhunt is underway for the terrorists who escaped

11:01 AM

Rocket alert sirens sound again in Holit near Gaza

Rocket alert sirens sound in Nachal Oz near Gaza

IDF posts details of tactical pause, humanitarian corridor in Gaza strip

The IDF's Arabic spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee, called on residents of the Gaza Strip to move away from the combat zones, where "the IDF is acting forcefully against Hamas and terrorist organizations"

According to the posted statement, the Salah al-Din road is closed to traffic and will be replaced by a humanitarian corridor on the Al-Rasheed road, from the north to the south of the strip, accessible until 4:00 pm on foot or by car

In addition, a local and temporary tactical pause of military activities from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm will take place to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Al-Salam district of Rafah

IDF confirms manhunt underway for West Bank terrorist after Arab-Israeli murdered

10:00 AM

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Jordanian FM, will meet the king

Qatar tells hostage families: Hamas leader's death complicates deal talks

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Blinken releases statement amid Middle East trip on deescalating situation in region, releasing hostages

09:03 AM

WATCH: IDF eliminates Nukhba squad in the middle of loading a car with weapons

08:50 AM

At least 4 terrorists killed in drone strike in Jenin, Palestinian reports say

08:08 AM

Border Police announces death of officer during Jenin anti-terror op

Cpl Shai Gramai was killed by an explosive device during overnight raid in the West Bank city Three of her fellow officers were lightly to moderately wounded

Cpl Shai Gramai was killed during an anti-terrorism raid in Jenin Border Police

07:46 AM

1 killed in shooting attack near Shilo

The victim, a man in his 30s, was declared dead by Magen David Adom medics at the scene According to reports, the police is in pursuit of the perpetrators who fled the scene

Video: Free usage under Israeli copyright law (Section 27A)

07:16 AM

Hamas military infrastructure in northern Gaza completely dismantled, the IDF says

4 Border Police officers wounded, 2 seriously, in overnight counter-terrorism campaign in Jenin

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