Tags

Swords of Iron

Swords of Iron

News and updates about Swords of Iron

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

‘Hostage deal? Only under better terms’

Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke at the Jerusalem Conference about the attempt to pressure Israel into agreeing to a Palestinian state: ‘I would like to hear Benny Gantz object to this.’

‘Hostage deal? Only under better terms’

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf to PM:

'Declare UNRWA a terrorist organization'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf asks PM Netanyahu why the National Security Council (NSC) objects to any proposal to declare UNRWA a terrorist organization and demanded that the PM intervene.

'Declare UNRWA a terrorist organization'

Lebanon:

IDF strikes terror cell exiting military structure

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into Israel, strikes terror cell and military compounds in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes terror cell exiting military structure

Hamas prioritizing a ceasfire over new government

A Hamas spokesman says that the organization has been pushing for an Israeli ceasefire and withdrawal instead of planning the new Palestinian government.

Hamas prioritizing a ceasfire over new government

Sergeant Oz Daniel was murdered in 7/10 massacre

Sergeant Oz Daniel was murdered on October 7; his body is still held captive by Hamas.

Sergeant Oz Daniel was murdered in 7/10 massacre

Operation at Nasser Hospital concludes

200 terrorists arrested, many weapons found in operation at Gaza hospital. IDF facilitates resupply of hospital, provides generator.

Operation at Nasser Hospital concludes

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Ido Eli Zrihen fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ido Eli Zrihen, 20, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. He served in the Givati Brigade.

Staff Sergeant Ido Eli Zrihen fell in battle in Gaza

Police prepare to clear border crossing

The Israel Police have prepared significant additional forces to clear the border crossings for humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Police prepare to clear border crossing

'We're paying the price for twenty years of neglect'

Martin Oliner, chairman of the Center for Righteousness and Integrity, speaks about the effects of antisemitism in the modern world.

'We're paying the price for twenty years of neglect'

Report: Israel to present Egypt with Rafah plan

Israel ramping up dialogue with Egypt to prevent tensions over future Rafah operation.

Report: Israel to present Egypt with Rafah plan

Terrorists hiding behind civilians arrested

In Khan Yunis, IDF forces identify, arrest terrorists attempting to hide among civilians being evacuated from the combat zones.

Terrorists hiding behind civilians arrested

Italian PM:

'Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to October 7'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni links between the war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago was the precursor to the Hamas attack on Israel.

'Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to October 7'

Cleared for publication:

Staff sergeant Nerya Belete fell in battle in Gaza

Staff sergeant Nerya Belete, 21, from Shavei Shomron, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. An officer and two soldiers were seriously injured.

Staff sergeant Nerya Belete fell in battle in Gaza

National Security Council chief:

We demand immediate release of all the women

National Security Council chief Tzachi Hanegbi says Israel demanding 'release of all hostages, and immediate release of all the women,' promises Israel will destroy 'all of Hamas' battalions.'

We demand immediate release of all the women

Live Updates:

Hezbollah missiles expert killed in Israeli strike

Jafar Salah, one of Hezbollah's eminent missile experts, was eliminated in an IDF strike near Nabatieh.

Hezbollah missiles expert killed in Israeli strike

Major Eyal Shuminov fell in battle in Gaza

Major Eyal Shuminov, 24 years old from Karmiel, fell in battle in northern Gaza, IDF says.

Major Eyal Shuminov fell in battle in Gaza

Who is sending threatening letters to MKs' families?

Avi Saada, brother of MK Moshe Saada, received a threatening letter from the 'Israeli Revengers.' MK Tally Gotliv's son received a similar letter.

Who is sending threatening letters to MKs' families?

Netanyahu: We will approve plans for Rafah operation

PM Netanyahu says Cabinet will meet to approve plans for Rafah operation, evacuation of Gaza civilians.

Netanyahu: We will approve plans for Rafah operation

Hamas official:

'Hostages will force Israel to concede'

A member of Hamas' political branch says that hostage negotiations will force Israel into concessions.

'Hostages will force Israel to concede'

2nd time within hours:

IDF strikes terrorist entering weapons facility

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons facility near Israel-Lebanon border, secondary explosions indicate quantity of weapons at site of strike.

IDF strikes terrorist entering weapons facility

10 terrorists for every 1 hostage:

All the details of the proposed prisoner swap

Document reveals: Prisoner swap would see release of around 40 women, elderly, and ailing, in exchange for hundreds of convicted terrorists; six-week ceasefire.

All the details of the proposed prisoner swap

Chief of Staff:

'Combat is the most effective tool for negotiations'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says that the continued war in Gaza is the surest way to secure the hostages' release.

'Combat is the most effective tool for negotiations'

Egypt warns:

Attack on Rafah in Ramadan endangers entire region

Senior Egyptian source warns that continued warfare during Ramadan may cause attacks on Western interests in the area.

Attack on Rafah in Ramadan endangers entire region

Lebanon:

Terror cell eliminated entering military structure

IDF drone identifies terror cell entering military structure in Blida, IAF aircraft strikes structure.

Terror cell eliminated entering military structure

Footage from Khan Yunis:

Terrorist eliminated on rooftop

Paratroopers Brigade Combat Team engaging in close-quarters encounters, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.

Terrorist eliminated on rooftop

Weapons found in UNRWA bags

During operations in western Khan Yunis, IDF's 7th Brigade locates weapons inside UNRWA bags.

Weapons found in UNRWA bags

Antitank cell eliminated in IDF airstrike

IDF drone identifies terrorist squad preparing to launch an antitank missile at IDF troops, directs IAF to strike the terror cell.

Antitank cell eliminated in IDF airstrike

Foreign Min.:

'Since 7/10 massacre, UN has cooperated with Hamas'

Foreign Min. Israel Katz slams UN Human Rights Council for 'cooperating with Hamas terrorists,' 'trying to undermine Israel's right to defend itself,' in wake of October 7 massacre.

'Since 7/10 massacre, UN has cooperated with Hamas'

Hezbollah terrorist dies days after Israeli strike

Hezbollah confirms reports that Mohammed Alawiya succumbed to injuries sustained in an Israeli UAV strike 11 days ago.

Hezbollah terrorist dies days after Israeli strike

PA, Hamas:

'Netanyahu's post-war plans doomed to fail'

PA and Hamas both denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which was discussed by the Political-Security Cabinet.

'Netanyahu's post-war plans doomed to fail'

Kirby on post-war plans:

'We don't believe in forced displacement of Gazans'

White House National Security Council Spokesperson asked about Israel's post-war plans: We have very consistent positions, we still hold to them.

'We don't believe in forced displacement of Gazans'

21st IDF naval combat course graduates

Course Commander: 'Be victorious in every operation and battle, and return home safely.'

21st IDF naval combat course graduates

Gantz:

'The war will continue deep in enemy territory'

National Unity leader Benny Gantz gave a statement in which he promised that the war would expand farther into both Hamas and Hezbollah's territory to ensure that Israelis could return home safely.

'The war will continue deep in enemy territory'

Drone footage reveals:

Terrorist hurls grenade at soldiers, is eliminated

Soldiers of the Maglan Unit engage in close-quarters combat with Hamas terrorists in western Khan Yunis.

Terrorist hurls grenade at soldiers, is eliminated

Gallant briefs US Defense Secretary on war progress

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called USA Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last night to discuss the war in Gaza.

Gallant briefs US Defense Secretary on war progress

Navy's Missile Flotilla conducts widescale exercise

Increasing readiness in the northern arena, the Israeli Navy Missile Ship Flotilla completed a wide-scale exercise this week.

Navy's Missile Flotilla conducts widescale exercise

Soldier rescued by IDF:

'I believe in G-d, I know He exists'

Ori Megidish, kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 and rescued by the IDF less than a month later, tells what kept her strong in captivity: 'I held faith in my grandmother, I knew I would get out of there, whether in a deal or by rescue.'

'I believe in G-d, I know He exists'

Watch:

Terrorists who fired RPG at soldiers eliminated

Terrorists carrying explosive device and firing RPG at IDF troops are eliminated by IDF and IAF forces; IDF soldiers located dozens of rockets and explosive devices during Gaza operations.

Terrorists who fired RPG at soldiers eliminated

UNRWA chief:

'We've reached a breaking point'

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini tells General Assembly the agency's ability to fulfill its mandate is "seriously threatened".

'We've reached a breaking point'

War Cabinet okays:

Delegation to Paris for hostage release deal talks

The final approval for the delegation and granting of its powers will be done by the expanded cabinet. The delegation will be headed by Mossad chief David Barnea.

Delegation to Paris for hostage release deal talks

Netanyahu presents:

The plan for 'the day after Hamas'

Prime Minister Netanyahu brings before the Cabinet his proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which includes the shutting down of UNRWA and a complete demilitarization of Gaza.

The plan for 'the day after Hamas'

Watch:

Jewish MP: I feel safer in Israel than in London

Tory MP Andrew Percy says in the House of Commons that 'Nobody in this house has any business telling Israel where to operate to rescue hostages.'

Jewish MP: I feel safer in Israel than in London

Eurovision:

Israel to change lyrics to song or be disqualified

The EBU confirmed to an Israeli official that Israel would have to change the lyrics to October Rain or forfeit the competition.

Israel to change lyrics to song or be disqualified

'From river to sea' projected onto London's Big Ben

Anti-Israel demonstration held outside Parliament during debate on ceasefire resolutions, with genocidal slogan projected onto iconic London landmark.

'From river to sea' projected onto London's Big Ben

General refused promotion:

'Whole command failed, and they punish 1 who acted?'

Soldiers from multiple units who support Brigadier General Barak Hiram to turn to Chief of Staff amid reports he will not be promoted to Gaza Division Commander due to shelling in Be'eri.

'Whole command failed, and they punish 1 who acted?'

Israeli First Lady:

'We felt betrayed by human rights orgs' silence'

First Lady Michal Herzog spoke to UCLA students about the new ARCCI report about Hamas' widespread and systematic use of rape and gender-based sexual violence.

'We felt betrayed by human rights orgs' silence'

IDF:

Residents near Gaza border can return home

The IDF has concluded that there is no security reason preventing the residents of several evacuated Gaza border communities from returning to their homes.

Residents near Gaza border can return home

Volunteer kept 10.7 terrorist's gun as a 'souvenir'

The 29-year-old suspect, who volunteered in the Gaza envelope after the massacre, was arrested after police found a Kalashnikov assault rifle, a magazine, 51 5.56 rounds, and a substance that is suspected to be drugs, in his possession.

Volunteer kept 10.7 terrorist's gun as a 'souvenir'

Soldiers beat anti-Gaza aid protesters

Minor protesters demonstrating against allowing humanitarian aid to reach Gaza suffered physical injury and property damage.

Soldiers beat anti-Gaza aid protesters

IDF destroys archterrorist's home in Gaza

IDF destroys home of archterrorist Yasser Arafat, which has been turned into a museum since his death.

IDF destroys archterrorist's home in Gaza

IDF strikes Hezbollah compound in Maroun El Ras

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure, removes threat in southern Lebanon, following missile attacks on northern Israel.

IDF strikes Hezbollah compound in Maroun El Ras

Belgian MP rebukes minister for Nazi comparison

Belgian MP Michael Freilich denounced a minister in his government for comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.

Belgian MP rebukes minister for Nazi comparison

7/10 survivors sue AP for supporting terrorism

New lawsuit filed by October 7 massacre survivors, loved ones of victims, claims AP 'aided and abetted' Hamas terror group, provided 'material support' for terrorism.

7/10 survivors sue AP for supporting terrorism

Foreign Min.:

'In many Gaza homes, we found copies of Mein Kampf'

Foreign Min. Israel Katz says Hamas are the new Nazis, warns that if Israel does not win war against Hamas, 'it will harm Jewish communities all over the world.'

'In many Gaza homes, we found copies of Mein Kampf'

Israel preparing ground for pilot project in Gaza

Israel is working to create civilian leadership in Gaza and remove Hamas from the area, in order to allow humanitarian aid to be transferred to Gaza's civilian population.

Israel preparing ground for pilot project in Gaza

Report: Syrian official arrested by IDF

Israeli forces arrested a man crossing from Syria into Israel. Syrian media claims the suspect was a member of the Syrian ruling party.

Report: Syrian official arrested by IDF

Home hit by antitank missile goes up in flames

Two antitank missiles fired from Lebanon land in northern Israel, one setting a home on fire.

Home hit by antitank missile goes up in flames

Gaza war continues:

Terrorist armed with RPG eliminated

IDF continues elimination of terrorists, targeted raids on terror targets; IAF and Israeli Navy troops continue to destroy terrorist infrastructure throughout the Gaza Strip.

Terrorist armed with RPG eliminated

Exhibition for evacuees at Dead Sea

Families evacuated from Israel's northern and southern borders were treated to a working dog exhibition by the Israel Dog Unit.

Exhibition for evacuees at Dead Sea

Over Israel criticism

Rep. Torres quits Congressional Progressive Caucus

New York Democrat has been one of the most vocally pro-Israel Democrats in the House.

Rep. Torres quits Congressional Progressive Caucus