Swords of Iron

President to honor 3 hostages killed in Gaza tragedy

President Herzog to honor the three hostages, Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz, who were tragically killed by IDF forces while escaping Hamas captivity.

Bereaved mother to protester:

'My son is kidnapped, and you're using his photo'

Ayelet Samerano, whose son Yonatan's body is held in Gaza, tells left-wing protesters, 'You don't care if they come back you want to bring down the government.'

'Close the branch of Hamas'

Protesters block UNRWA offices in Jerusalem

Dozens of protesters from the Tzav 9 organization block UNRWA's offices in Jerusalem, call on Israeli government to bring back hostages. 'UNRWA is the root of Hamas, we are at war against them.'

Britain's Foreign Secretary:

Remove Hamas leaders & infrastructure from Gaza

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron: ‘Turn pause into a permanent, sustainable truce, but get Hamas leaders out of Gaza; we have to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure.’

Shifa Hospital operation:

90 terrorists killed, hundreds questioned

IDF, ISA, continue to conduct precise operational activity in the Shifa hospital.

Blinken to visit Israel on Friday

US Secretary of State's Mideast trip will include a short visit to Israel, reports say.

Government begins planning

In northern Israel, school may not start on Sept. 1

Prime Minister's Office begins discussions with leaders of local authorities in northern Israel, weighing options if war delays residents' return home.

Sensitive IDF data found at Shifa Hospital

350 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists detained by IDF forces that raided the hospital, most turned themselves in. One terrorist said: "We thought the IDF would not return to Shifa."

Jared Kushner:

'A Palestinian state is a super bad idea'

Former US President Donald Trump's son-in-law suggests that Gazans should be moved to the Negev in order to allow the IDF to complete its military campaign against Hamas.

300 suspects arrested at Shifa Hospital

Dozens of prominent terrorists in the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations who were involved in directing terror in Judea and Samaria, arrested at Shifa Hospital.

Report:

US attacks me for not allowing a Palestinian state

'If I'd speak about two countries for two nations and give up on an attack on Rafah, I would have a great relationship with the Americans,' PM Netanyahu says.

Watch:

Egoz Unit raid and elimination of terrorists

Maglan and Egoz Unit soldiers operated in the center of the 'Hamad' area and raided dozens of terror targets located inside multi-story buildings.

Over 50 terrorists eliminated:

IDF continues operations at Shifa Hospital

IDF troops continue precise operations against Hamas terrorist infrastructure and operatives deliberately embedded in civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Hebrew University:

Prof. who denied Oct. 7 massacre won't be reinstated

Dean of Hebrew University's school of social work says Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied October 7 rapes and murders will not return to her position until she apologizes for her denial.

Reserve officer Sebastian Haion, 51, fell in Gaza

Warrant Officer (res.) Sebastian Haion from Rosh Ha'ayin fell in battle in northern Gaza, IDF says.

Coalition MKs amend law to shut down Al Jazeera

MKs from the coalition change a government bill to shutter Al Jazeera in Israel. 'Unprecedented and important.'

Hollywood:

Jewish professionals respond to Jonathan Glazer

An open letter signed by hundreds of Hollywood professionals denounced Glazer's Oscar acceptance speech.

UNRWA chief claims:

'Israel blocked me from entering Gaza'

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini: I intended to go into Rafah today, but my entry was declined. Israel responds: Another attempt by UNRWA to blame Israel for their own mistakes.

Likud MK:

'Include Sa'ar in War Cabinet'

MK Amit Halevi expresses support for the inclusion of Minister Gideon Sa'ar in the War Cabinet: Lapid and Liberman should also have been in the government.

Biden:

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

US President says he asked Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss ways to target Hamas without a major ground operation in Rafah.

Video showing kidnapping of IDF soldier located

IDF finds video of the kidnapping of soldier Oz Daniel. Hamas edited the video so that it would appear that Daniel was kidnapped while he was still alive.

Trudeau to Gantz:

'Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah'

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, condemns Hamas but also shares his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.

How a terrorist was interrogated in Shifa Hospital

Terrorist hiding in Shifa Hospital is interrogated at the scene; Shin Bet transfers information gleaned in real time.

IDF spokesman reveals:

Footage from Shifa Hospital battles

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari speaks to the media, revealing footage of clashes at Shifa Hospital.

Shifa Hospital: 'Focused, selective, precise'

The commander of the Shayetet 13 commandos details the operationin the Shifaa Hospital in Gaza.

20 terrorists eliminated at Shifa Hospital

IDF, Shin Bet carry out counter-terrorism operation at Gaza hospital, seize terrorist funds, and arrest dozens of terrorists.

Netanyahu:

'Victory is within reach'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with AIPAC members today and reassured them that Israel must, can, and will achieve victory, for the good of the whole world.

Sa'ar:

'Military progress in Gaza has stalled'

New Hope chairman reiterates demand to join War Cabinet, says govt. must act to win war quickly as delays serve Hamas.

A sad birthday

Birthdays of two hostages marked in the Knesset

The families of the hostages came to the Knesset to mark the birthdays of Shlomo Mansour (86) and Doron Steinbrecher (31) who are being held captive by Hamas.

Matan from Jerusalem fell in battle in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Matan Vinogradov, 20, from Jerusalem, served in the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.