Swords of Iron

Netanyahu: We will approve plans for Rafah operation

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

Hamas official:

'Hostages will force Israel to concede'

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lebanon:

Terror cell eliminated entering military structure

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

Footage from Khan Yunis:

Terrorist eliminated on rooftop

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

Weapons found in UNRWA bags

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

21st IDF naval combat course graduates

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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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.

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".

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.

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.

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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.'

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Soldiers beat anti-Gaza aid protesters

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

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 strikes Hezbollah compound in Maroun El Ras

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

Belgian MP rebukes minister for Nazi comparison

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UK and Jordan air-drop aid into Gaza

The aid includes four tons of supplies which were floated down to the Tal Al-Hawa Hospital in northern Gaza.

Sirens in Eilat

Missile successfully intercepted over the city

Arrow system intercepts missile that was fired towards Eilat from the area of the Red Sea.

Israeli pilot program:

Civilian management of population in northern Gaza

Israel to test plan in which a Gazan citizen will manage the Zeitoun neighborhood instead of Hamas.

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Chaos at UK House of Commons over Gaza vote

UK House Speaker Lindsay Hoyle comes under fire after allowing a Labour motion on the Gaza ceasefire to be voted on.

Blinken to Brazilian Pres.:

'We do not agree with your comments on Gaza'

Secretary of State tells Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during meeting that the US does not agree with his comparing Israel's actions in Gaza to those of Hitler.

Over Rafah operation

UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel

The Guardian reports that, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened, diplomatic pressure has been mounting on the UK to suspend arms exports to Israel.

IDF considering:

Gen. behind shelling in Be'eri not to be promoted

IDF considering revoking the appointment of Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram to Gaza Division commander. Hiram ordered the shelling of a house in which terrorists were entrenched in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7th which led to the deaths of 12 hostages.

Gantz:

'Unilateral recognition of PA state rewards terror'

National Unity party chairman says it would be a mistake for other countries to force the establishment of a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7.

Terrorist who launched mortars at Israel eliminated

An aircraft eliminated the terrorist and struck the launcher from which the mortar shells were fired.

IDF destroys tunnel used by senior Hamas officials

Kilometer-long tunnel used by Hamas leadership in Khan Yunis uncovered and destroyed.

Hostage coordinator:

'We'll have to pay a heavy price to return hostages'

Gal Hirsch tells the Conference of Presidents that Israel is writing a previously unwritten textbook on handling a hostage negotiation situation.

President Herzog:

Be considerate of hostage families' feelings

President Isaac Herzog calls on high school students in Haifa: 'We must consider the feelings of the hostages’ families, understand that they are going through a living hell every day and every hour.'

Document reveals:

Hamas head promised Hezbollah would join 7/10 attack

Yahya Sinwar was certain that Hezbollah would begin attack on northern Israel parallel to October 7 massacre in southern Israel, documents found in Khan Yunis show.

Interior Minister grants residency to 7/10 hero

Interior Min. Arbel grants permanent residency to religious Muslim who lost his pregnant wife in the October 7 massacre, and then proceeded to save dozens of IDF soldiers.

Defense Min. to Jewish leaders:

Sinwar has turned from a leader to a fugitive

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant tells Conference of Presidents: 'Our goal is simple – victory. Only victory against Hamas will allow us to achieve normalization and regional integration.'

Lebanon:

3 Hezbollah command centers hit in series of strikes

In southern Lebanon, IAF fighter jets scramble to military compound, strike while terrorists are inside; IDF hits three terror command centers.

Yair Lapid:

'Path to victory starts with commitment to hostages'

MK Yair Lapid, opposition leader, addresses Jewish group, says, 'Path to victory starts with our commitment to the hostages, anyone who thinks that commitment is a weakness, doesn't understand Jewish principle of mutual responsibility.'