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Col. Richard Kemp: Iran, Russia behind Hamas attack

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October 8, 2023 The former British military commander said the attack was too sophisticated for the Gaza-ruling terror group By World Israel News Staff The war launched by the Hamas terror group in Gaza on Saturday was jointly orchestrated by Iran and Russia, former British military commander in Afghanistan, Colonel Richard Kemp, said on Sunday. […]

Daily Briefing Oct. 8: Day 2 of Operation Swords of Iron – Hezbollah fires mortars

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Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian, diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and Arab affairs reporter Gianluca Pacchiani give a 360-degree look at the war and its fallout ToI StaffToday, 2:15 pm   https://omny.fm/shows/the-daily-briefing/day-two-of-operation-swords-of-iron-hezbollah-shoo Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from […]

Fighting breaks out on Israel’s northern border

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October 8, 2023 Terrorists in Lebanon attack IDF forces with mortars, sparking fears Hezbollah could join Hamas’ war on Israel. By World Israel News Staff Arab terrorists operating out of southern Lebanon attack Israeli soldiers stationed on Har Dov Sunday morning, firing mortars at IDF positions on the strategic high-ground on the northwestern edge of […]

Two-Front War? IDF Responds to Mortar Shells Fired at Israel from Lebanon

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Hana Levi Julian23 Tishri 5784 – October 8, 2023 Photo Credit: Basal Awidat / Flash 90 An IDF artillery unit on Mount Dov. It appears that a two-front war has been launched against Israel, with Lebanon’s Iranian proxy Hezbollah apparently joining the battle. IDF soldiers responded with artillery fire after Hezbollah forces in Lebanon fired […]

Live updates – Israel at war: At least 300 killed, dozens kidnapped, 1,864 injured

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Over 3,000 rockets fired towards Israel; 100 soldiers and civilians estimated to be held in Gaza. Israel National NewsPublished: Oct 7, 2023, 6:49 PM (GMT+3) Sirens sounded Saturday morning in Israeli cities and towns throughout the Jerusalem area, central Israel, and southern Israel, prompting the IDF to declare “Operation Swords of Iron.” Multiple civilians reported hearing […]

Taliban has asked Iran for passage to join terror campaign in Israel – report  

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JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 7, 2023 20:11 The Taliban has reportedly asked Iran for passage to Israel to help Hamas continue it’s terror against the Jewish state, according to multiple foreign media reports from October 7. The Taliban has allegedly asked for passage to ‘conquer Jerusalem’ if Iran, Jordan and Iraq are willing to support […]

Operation Swords of Iron: Israel hits 100 dead and nearly 1,000 injured

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Hamas has taken Israeli hostages, the IDF confirmed. By GADI ZAIG, MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMANOCTOBER 7, 2023 06:40Updated: OCTOBER 7, 2023 19:02  Smoke is seen in the Rehovot area as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, in Israel October 7, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/ILAN ROSENBERG) The Hamas terrorist organization has taken Israelis captive in Gaza, the IDF has confirmed hours […]

At least 20 Israelis dead as PM vows ‘enemy to pay price the type of which it has never known’

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“We are at war,” Netanyahu tells nation in special address. Defense Minister Gallant approves military call up. Unconfirmed reports suggest IDF soldier kidnapped. Footage shows Hamas terrorists on motorbikes driving freely on the streets of Israeli towns shouting “God is Great” and firing at residents. Hamas military commander: This is in response to Al-Alqsa Mosque […]

Israeli opposition sends message of support, unity amid Hamas rockets

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The message was sent out as constant sirens sounded in Israel with multiple sirens being sounded as far as Jerusalem. ARIELLA MARSDEN OCTOBER 7, 2023 11:34 Updated: OCTOBER 7, 2023 11:38 Israel’s opposition leaders sent out a joint message of unity and support for the government on Saturday morning after Hamas surprised Israel with a […]

Hamas commander says attacks are in defense of Al-Aqsa, claims 5,000 missiles fired

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Muhammad Deif calls on Arabs in Israel and West Bank to join ‘Operation ‘Al-Aqsa Deluge’, as well as Iran-backed terror groups; ‘Today the people are regaining their revolution’ Gianluca PacchianiToday, 11:22 am The Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip said Saturday that it had launched over 5,000 rockets at Israelis in a surprise attack […]

IDF: State of alert for war | Massive terror attack in Israel

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Hama begun a massive shooting of rockets and terrorists infiltrated into Israeli territory in a number of different locations. Israel National NewsOct 7, 2023, 11:22 AM (GMT+3) Since the early hours of the morning, the Hamas terrorist organization has begun a massive shooting of rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, and terrorists infiltrated into […]