Commanders lament death of 16 soldiers as 'heavy price,' but vow to fight the war 'until the end'; foreign passport holders in Gaza start leaving to Egypt, along with some injured
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Riyadh denounces strike 'in strongest terms possible' after IDF says it targeted Hamas stronghold, blames widespread destruction on tunnels under neighborhood
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IDF warns that it could respond to repeated launches by Yemeni Houthi militia, as Iran says allied groups could increase attacks on Israel if ongoing war with Hamas not halted
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Gallant says bitter combat taking a 'heavy toll,' but hails significant achievements; communications in Gaza cut again as ground and air ops continue overnight
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Sgt. Roei Wolf and Staff Sgt. Lavi Lipshitz, both 20, slain in battle; huge blasts reported in Jabaliya, leveling buildings; military says Hamas official Ibrahim Biari taken out
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Heavy rocket fire toward central, southern Israel; IDF general to troops: We’ll fight in the alleys, in the tunnels, victory is the only option; 80 aid trucks set to enter Strip
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Margalit Megidish, whose daughter Ori was freed during ground operation in Strip, expresses gratitude to Shin Bet, IDF and security forces in emotional statement
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Israel says incident in which videographer Issam Abdallah was killed is under review; press freedom group claims journalists were targeted despite being identified as press
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Though they often eschew the military due to strict religious observance, many ultra-Orthodox are starting to believe the current battle is an existential one for the Jewish nation
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Pvt. Ori Megidish reunited with family after being freed in IDF mission hailed by defense minister as 'further proof' Israel can rescue hostages held by Hamas, other terror groups
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