Ministry for the Advancement of Women calls on human rights, women's organizations to act following mass rape, murder, kidnapping by Hamas.

<p>750,000 Gazans defy Hamas to obey IDF orders to evacuate northern Gaza as military steps up its attacks on Hamas leadership.</p>

<p>The IDF reported that a short while ago, anti-tank missiles were launched toward the area of Tsiporen. In response, IDF aircraft struck a Hezbollah observation post.</p><p>In addition, following initial reports regarding sirens sounded in Kibbutz Yiftah, a number of mortar shells were launched at Israeli territory, which landed in open areas. </p><p>Moreover, terrorists fired an anti-tank missile in the area of Turmus and Shushan. The IDF is responding with tank and artillery fire toward the sources of the launch.</p>

Most children from 13 different families were orphaned. In at least one case, a parent was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists to Gaza.

Muhamad Qatmash, who was responsible for artillery operations in Hamas' Central Brigade in Gaza, killed in airstrike.

Eran Casher, a first responder in southern Israel, claims that the idea of peace with Gaza is gone once and for all.

<p>The IDF spokesperson says that a short time ago, terrorists shot at IDF forces who were operating west of the Gaza border fence near Kissufim. An IDF tank struck the cell that fired at the forces.</p>

Support from those who recognize the threats faced by Israel is nice, but is not a prerequisite for the exercise of its strength. Op-ed.