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IDF responds to hostage video: 'Hamas is attempting to seem humanitarian when they are murderous terrorists'

Miya's family was notified there of her abduction last week by IDF representatives. At this time, IDF representatives are in contact with the family. The IDF operates with all intelligence and operational means for the return of the abductees.

Hamas releases its first footage of a hostage- an French and Israeli citizen named named Miya Shem. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the meeting of the political-security cabinet that is currently taking place in Kirya in Tel Aviv

IDF spokesperson confirms the assassination of the head of general intelligence of the terrorist organization Hamas in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza

Hamas: Foreign nationals not being considered hostages, will be freed “when conditions allow”

The spokesperson also said they are unclear at the exact numbers of the hostages, estimating around 200-250 people. It was also claimed that 22 hostages were killed by IDF's attacks.

Direct rocket hit report in Sderot

IDF Spokesperson unit releases a statement with the first documentation of the elimination of terrorists by the armored forces on the first day of the war

Chief Armor Officer Brigadier General Hisham Abraham: "As of Saturday morning, the Armored Corps fighters are in the southern sector and are fighting with supreme bravery against the terrorist organization Hamas. The fighters took part in repelling the enemy, and took a heavy toll by firing tanks into the Gaza Strip."

U.S. and Egypt in talks to open Rafah crossing

The National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told U.S. media on Monday that the White House is in talks with Cairo to open Rafah crossing and ensure that refugees from Gaza will be allowed to enter Egypt. Egyptian President Fatah al-Sisi has vocally rejected the prospect of allowing Gazans into the country for fear that Hamas terrorists will be embedded among them.

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in a brief statement during the visit conducted by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel

"Above all, we are committed to Israeli citizens and soldiers on both sides of the border," he said.

Reports of a possible terrorist infiltration in Metula

🚨Rocket alert sirens heard across Tel Aviv and central Israel

Following the alarms in the last few minutes in Gush Dan: at this stage no calls about falls or casualties have been received

Israeli politics: a new poll shows 86% of those who define themselves as 'leftists' also support a ground campaign in Gaza

The survey conducted by the "Mind Pool" states that half of the public believes that ground forces should be brought in and occupy the entire Gaza Strip as long as necessary, until a decision is reached.

Israeli Prime Minister has reportedly finished a phone conversation with Russian president Putin

UNGA spox says UNGA president is listening to member states, but “we are not there yet,” in terms of UNGA calling for an emergency session on the war against Hamas

Earlier in the day, UNRWA tweeted an accusation that Hamas stole medical equipment and fuel from an UNRWA compound, then deleted it. They have now tweeted this “clarification.”

Large barrage of rockets, rocket sirens hear, at Gaza border

Head of Israel's Shin Bet: "We were unable to generate a sufficient warning - it's my responsibility"

Watch: IDF artillery corps en route to Lebanon border

IDF says small arms fire was fired during the last half hour at a number of IDF posts in the Lebanese border area

Rocket alert sirens sound in Ashkelon and Gaza border communities

Shekel to dollar exchange rates hit lowest point in 8 years: 1 USD now worth 4 Shekels

Hezbollah takes responsibility for firing on 5 IDF positions in northern Israel