<p>Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant responded to Brazilian President Lula's remarks in which he accused Israel of genocide.</p><p>“Accusing Israel of perpetrating a Holocaust is outrageous and abhorrent.</p><p>"Brazil has stood with Israel for years. President Lula supports a genocidal terrorist organization - Hamas, and in doing so brings great shame to his people, and violates the values of the free world," he stated</p>

MG Ori Gordin met with the security coordinators of communities in northern Israel and told them they are 'the protective force and an integral part of our defensive systems.'

A man in a car similar to that used by terrorists during the Hamas invasion was killed by Israeli special forces. the IDF has refused to recognize him as an IDF casualty.

National Unity party chairman addresses Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organization, says ' There has not been a more just war' than the current war against Hamas.

UNRWA leaders say loss of Western support following revelations of ties to Hamas, participation in massacre threaten organization's existence, but it is still looking to hire new employees.

Border Police special forces eliminated Ahmad Ofi, who was allegedly involved in shooting attacks toward IDF soldiers and Israeli communities and in the murder of Tulkarem residents suspected of cooperating with the Israeli security forces.

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to Brazilian President Lula da Silva, who compared Israel's war with Hamas to the holocaust.</p><p>"The Brazilian President's words are shameful and severe. This is the trivialization of the Holocaust and an attempt to harm the Jewish people and Israel's right to defend itself.</p><p>"The comparison between Israel and the Nazi Holocaust and Hitler is a red line. Israel is fighting for its defense and to ensure its future, until total victory and it is doing so while following international law.</p><p>"I decided, with Foreign Minister Katz, to immediately summon the Brazilian Ambassador to Israel for a serious reprimand."</p>

President Herzog commented on President Lula da Silva's comparison of Israel's war to the Nazai atrocities. "Just yesterday, I presented a book found in Gaza praising and glorifying Hitler’s ideology and the Holocaust.'