The hassidic singer dedicated the new rendition to the song "Ya Zechut Avot" to the soldiers of the Kisufim installation near the Gaza Strip.

The IDF confirmed that in a joint effort, several tools have been developed to pump water into Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip.

Egyptian officials told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that negotiations were 'moving in a positive direction.'

<p>Binyamin Regional Council Governor Israel Ganz told Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on his visit today at the pre-army yeshiva in Eli that Binyamin residents support the government’s moves: “The residents of Binyamin give you their full backing, want and expect you to win this war. You have our support so that you can eradicate this enemy from Gaza and from everywhere necessary. Many reservists come from here, and many families have sent their children and husbands to the battlefront. They all want to send you this message – we support you in achieving a decisive victory, with no compromises.”</p>

Israeli poets, cognizant of Tanakh, Midrash, and the new chapter of Jewish history being written today but not so different from the past, connect the Song of the Sea, Egypt and today's war. The mood of the country is reflected in these verses.

<p>A video clip posted today, supposedly showing scared hostages underground, with several terrorists nearby, caused an uproar on social media. Details were clarified this evening.</p>

The Defense Minister suggested that the Prime Minister and Minister Gantz agree to hold elections half a year after the end of the war or two years from now, whichever comes first.

The barrage on central Israel was launched while reporter Nitzan Shapira was touring the Khan Yunis region. He immediately called the cameraman who managed to record the launch.