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Eran Smilansky had never practiced what to do in a real attack, so he had to improvise on October 7. Armed with a rifle and a few bullets, he played a cat-and-mouse game with Hamas terrorists for hours and rescued wounded neighbors. A story of survival and resourcefulness

The IDF has still not taken control of Shujaiyeh, but is encountering less resistance in the Jabalya refugee camp ■ Despite the dire condition of the hostages, it seems that the Israeli government is in no hurry to make another deal ■ There are no indications that Hamas thinks its negotiating position has deteriorated

With a budget of over $1 billion a year, control over half the schools in the Gaza Strip and reported connections to Hamas, critics charge that the UN agency is playing a key role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

  Yocheved Lifshitz, one of the first Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity, urged the return of the remaining captives held in Gaza because "time is running out." Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram In an interview with NBC News, Lifshitz said, "They need to get out today. Otherwise, they won't survive. The […]

IDF soldiers of the Jerusalem Brigade were able to thwart a Hamas ambush on their position in Gaza and destroyed tunnel shafts.

IDF soldiers of the Jerusalem Brigade were able to thwart a Hamas ambush on their position in Gaza and destroyed tunnel shafts.

The statement did not make clear whether Russia sought the release of all hostages seized by Hamas or just the release of any Russian nationals among them.

The statement did not make clear whether Russia sought the release of all hostages seized by Hamas or just the release of any Russian nationals among them.

Among the possible measures up for discussion at the meeting are a crackdown on Hamas’s finances and travel bans for Israeli settlers responsible for violence in the West Bank.

Among the possible measures up for discussion at the meeting are a crackdown on Hamas’s finances and travel bans for Israeli settlers responsible for violence in the West Bank.

Palestine Square, where Hamas staged high-profile hostage-releases, is over a mile south of the Palestine Square the Israeli army flattened and held a symbolic Hanukkah ceremony at

A flight from the Israeli airline Arkia safely lands in Ben-Gurion Airport as the Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired by Hamas from Gaza.

A flight from the Israeli airline Arkia safely lands in Ben-Gurion Airport as the Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired by Hamas from Gaza.

The impact of photos showing humiliated terrorists on Israel's war objectives is debated, as concerns arise over potential harm and embarrassing documents held by Hamas.

The impact of photos showing humiliated terrorists on Israel's war objectives is debated, as concerns arise over potential harm and embarrassing documents held by Hamas.

The expansion of fighting and IDF's entrance into southern Gaza worsened the humanitarian crisis, triggering food shortages and residents' growing dissatisfaction with Hamas leadership.

The expansion of fighting and IDF's entrance into southern Gaza worsened the humanitarian crisis, triggering food shortages and residents' growing dissatisfaction with Hamas leadership.

Video testimonies of Israelis who were released from Hamas captivity speaking of the conditions in which they were held were screened at a rally in Tel Aviv. 'I thought I was crazy,' one said, 'I was alone, with almost no light, and almost no food. One day is like a whole week there'

IDF announces names of four soldiers killed in Gaza; another dies of wounds ■ Israeli hostage killed in Hamas captivity ■ Blinken meets with Arab leaders ■ Army finds weapons in UNWRA school and mosque ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since Oct. 7; over 138 hostages still held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run health ministry: 17,700 killed, 48,700 wounded

Mohammad Shtayyeh told Bloomberg that his vision includes PA control with international support and Hamas participation. Netanyahu has not only declared his intention to destroy Hamas but also opposes the PA returning to govern Gaza after the war