Swords of Iron

US to propose:

Hostage release in exchange for Ramadan ceasefire

Ceasefire proposal would see cessation of fighting during Ramadan in exchange for release of hostages, report says.

Israel's Ambassador to the UN:

'United Nations is collaborating with Hamas'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, sharply criticized the UN’s response to the Gaza war and called Secretary-General Guterres 'the head of the snake.'

Report: Two killed in Israeli attack in Damascus

Israeli strikes in Damascus targeted Iranian figure, command centers of Iranian militias, reports claim.

The horrifying report on the 7/10 rapes and massacre

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel published a report portraying how Hamas terrorists acted to increase the victims’ suffering.

Dozens of terrorists killed near Gaza City

IDF troops conduct targeted raid in the Zaytun area in northern Gaza, killing dozens of terrorists and locating numerous weapons; troops also intensified activities in Khan Yunis.

Sports and politics:

Israeli footballer to leave Scottish team

Liel Abada to leave Scottish Celtic, because of pressure by pro-Arabs fans, who held up banners during games defaming Israel.

Egyptian sources:

Yahya Sinwar did not escape to Sinai

Hostages held by Gaza are safe, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar did not escape to Egypt with hostages, report says.

Lital Shemesh to Susan Sarandon:

You have lost touch with reality

News anchor Lital Shemesh responds to Susan Sarandon's call for Israel to end war in Gaza. 'Save your songs, they don't want a Palestinian state, they don't want peace, they want the destruction of the State of Israel.'

Cleared for publication:

Staff sergeant Abraham Wovagen fell in Gaza

Staff sergeant Abraham Wovagen, 21, from Netanya, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Three other soldiers injured.

'Strong disappointment'

China criticizes US veto of resolution on Gaza

China's permanent representative to the UN after US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza: The US veto sends a wrong message.

'There's genocide in Gaza'

Colombian President backs Brazilian President

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expresses support for comments made by Brazilian President da Silva, who compared Israel’s actions in Gaza to those of Hitler during World War II.

Brazil's FM:

'Israel trying to hide Gaza massacre'

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira accuses Israeli counterpart Israel Katz of “lying” amid tensions between the two countries.

Poll:

Widespread support for Smotrich's position

Poll conducted following Minister of Finance's interview that caused an uproar finds: A large majority supports his position that victory over Hamas is now Israel's main goal.

Erdan:

'Not condemning Hamas is a UN tradition'

Israel's UN Amb. reacts to latest failed attempt to pass a Security Council resolution demanding Israel end its military operation against Hamas. 'In Gaza, Hamas is the UN, and the UN is Hamas!'

Smotrich on hostage deal: Main goal to destroy Hamas

Minister Bezalel Smotrich clarified that Israel's most urgent task is the destruction and defeat of Hamas. He rejected the demand for a hostage deal 'at all costs.'

Netanyahu:

'No pressure can stop us from achieving our goals'

PM visits IDF Artillery Corps’ elite Sky Riders Unit at Zikim Base, vows to resist international pressure to end the war and leave Hamas in power.

Weapons found in building adjacent to UN school

Paratroopers Brigade soldiers located large quantities of weapons inside a building adjacent to a UN school in Khan Yunis. The school had been used as a humanitarian shelter for Gazan residents.

Bereaved Father:

'We were given a gift, to be able to say goodbye'

Eitan Morell, father of fallen soldier Maoz Morell, to Arutz Sheva: 'It gives me a small measure of comfort, even though I know it doesn't really make a difference, to know that he fell in battle. He was fighting. That does give me some comfort.'

Prince William:

I want to see end to fighting and hostages returned

Prince William called for the 'end to the fighting in Gaza and the hostages returned,' ahead of a call for more aid to the Gaza Strip and a visit to a UK synagogue, to hear about the rise of antisemitism in his country and around the world.

Standing Strong:

Supporting the Families of IDF Reservist Soldiers

Standing Strong: Supporting the Families of IDF Reservist Soldiers

IDF hands out papers with urgent message for Gazans

Newspaper distributed by IDF in Gaza bears photo of Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader, and an important message for Gaza's residents.

Singer injured in Gaza marks birthday with followers

Idan Amedi, singer and actor injured in Gaza fighting, shares photo of himself following his injury, says he 'doesn't think he will ever comprehend' miraculous survival and recovery.

Brigade commander:

'Today terrorists know there's no safe hiding place'

Eliminating terrorists, destroying an underground tunnel route and locating weapons: How the 646th Reserve Brigade combat team operates in the Gaza Strip.

Military operation in Rafah to endanger hostages?

Min. Miki Zohar admits Rafah ground operation will endanger hostages, but says it is the only way to bring all of them home.

MK Elkin: 'Long ways to go before we defeat Hamas'

MK Ze'ev Elkin stresses: Israel's central goal is to defeat Hamas, so it will no longer be able to rule Gaza - we must not stop on the way there.

Following anti-aid protests:

Egypt-Israel border declared closed military zone

Activists arriving at Nitzana Crossing are blocked by police officers presenting 'closed military zone' orders. Protesters: Aid to Hamas a 'moral disgrace.'

Eliminated:

Dozens of terrorists attempting to harm IDF forces

IDF troops continue operating in northern, central, and southern Gaza Strip, fighting the Hamas terrorist organization and eliminating a terrorist cell that attempted to attack the troops.

Report: Hamas leaders may have escaped to Egypt

Israeli officials are increasingly concerned that Hamas leaders have successfully fled to Egypt, taking hostages with them.

Hamas planned to attack prison, free terrorists

The attack was to include a series of explosive weapons used to destroy the prison fortifications. It failed when the terrorists became lost along the way.

Paratrooper succumbs to wounds sustained in combat

Staff sergeant Maoz Morell, of Talmon in the Binyamin region, has died of wounds sustained while fighting in southern Gaza.

US resolution:

Temporary Gaza ceasefire, opposition to Rafah op.

US proposes alternative draft Security Council resolution calling for temporary ceasefire and opposing Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.

Watch:

IDF releases footage of Bibas family in Gaza

Video shows Shiri and her 4-year-old son Ariel and 9-month-old son Kfir in southern Gaza days after the massacre. Their current condition is unknown.

Web abuzz over photo of Hamas leader lookalike

The IDF has clarified that a photo depicting a man resembling Yahaya Sinwar in IDF custody is not of the Hamas leader but rather a different suspect.

Report:

Floating jetty may solve problem of Gaza aid

Israeli sources tell Reuters that floating jetty would allow international aid; high-intensity fighting in Gaza may last for another two months.

Middle East expert:

'Only solution for Palestinians is clan government'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains his proposed plan for Palestinian governance after the war and his solution to the hostage crisis.

IDF: Aircraft fragments located in northern Israel

IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Dhayra in southern Lebanon.

Footage from Gaza:

'I've got the terrorist, throwing a grenade at him'

Soldiers from IDF's Egoz Unit clash with terrorist in Khan Yunis, eliminate him after lengthy gun battle.

Sister of Hamas' second-in-command is indicted

Dalal Suleiman, sister of Hamas' deputy commander Saleh al-Arouri, is indicted for supporting terror, transferring funds to terror group.

IDF finds Iranian equipment under UNRWA headquarters

The new find includes drives and servers that directly connect the agency to Iran.

Min. Gallant meets US Senators Coons and Blumenthal

Minister Gallant briefed the Senators on operational developments in the southern arena, and emphasized the consistent actions by the defense establishment since the start of the war, targeting Hamas terrorists and infrastructure.

IDF kills terrorist who fired towards Kibbutz Be'eri

Terrorist who fired a rocket toward Kibbutz Be'eri on Sunday was identified and killed a few minutes after carrying out the attack, IDF says.

Cleared for publication:

Staff sergeant Simon Shlomov fell in Gaza

Staff sergeant Simon Shlomov, 20, from Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday.

Change of stance?

British Labour leader calls for Gaza ceasefire

Keir Starmer's aides insist his latest words do not amount to a change in position.

Documented October 7

Injured 'journalist' to be treated in Qatar

Al Jazeera reporter Ismail Abu Omar will be flown to Qatar after being injured by Israeli drone strike in Gaza.

Report:

Iran asked Hezbollah to avoid war in the north

Officials tell The Washington Post that Iran cautioned Hezbollah that war with Israel would risk precious gains in the region.

Netanyahu:

'I urge you to press Qatar to press Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents of the Major American Jewish Organizations: I hope we can achieve a deal soon, but deal or no deal, we have to finish the job.

Expert & author:

Day after the war must be discussed now

Dr. Dan Diker, President of JM Center for Public Affairs told Arutz Sheva that Israel, the PA, and Jordanians met in 2006. 'There was goodwill in the room. People who say there are only two alternatives, are not telling the story the way it should be told.'

Date set for Gaza envelope residents return

According to the timetable that will be approved by the IDF, the return will be possible as of 1 March 2024. Those who choose to remain in hotels will be able to stay there until 7 July 2024.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Israel to be grateful for the nudge to our morals'

Ambassador Jacob Lew spoke to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and emphasized that US support of Israel has not wavered.

Nasser Hospital:

IDF locates medications meant for hostages

During the IDF forces' activity in the hospital, troops found boxes of medications with the names of Israeli hostages. The packages of medications that were found were sealed and were not given to the hostages.

'Immoral distortion of history'

Herzog condemns Brazilian President

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.'

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Hamas leadership in Gaza is unresponsive'

Minister Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Southern Command HQ and stated that 200 terrorists had surrendered at Nasser Hospital and dozens had surrendered at the Amal Hospital.

Israeli security forces' request from Gaza residents

Gaza residents promised cash reward for providing information about Israeli hostages. Residents receive text messages saying: 'Don't hesitate. Contact us at this number.'

US researcher:

'More than 50% of buildings in Gaza are damaged'

According to the data presented by Jamon Van Den Hoek, 69.3%-81.9% of the buildings in the north of the Gaza Strip, 51.9%-64.8% of the buildings in Khan Yunis, and 30.9%-43% of the buildings in Rafah were damaged.

IDF Northern Commander:

'An attack will be launched with great intensity'

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.'

President of Brazil:

'Israel performing genocide like Hitler'

President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, compared IDF actions in Gaza to Hitler’s actions against Jews in WW2. Following this statement Brazil’s Ambassador in Israel was called for a disciplinary hearing.

Gantz to US Jewish leaders:

'Path to peace not by 1-sided PA state recognition'

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.

Son of colonel fallen in Intifada injured in Gaza

Dror Weinberg was killed in action responding to a terrorist attack during the Second Intifada. Now, his son Ori has been seriously wounded in Gaza.

Munich Security Conference:

Foreign Ministers call to increase aid to Gaza

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, alongside the Foreign Ministers of India and germany, said that Israel's attempts to ease humanitarian suffering in Gaza have been insufficient.

Dozens of terrorists killed in Khan Yunis

IDF special forces are continuing to operate in the Nasser Hospital and areas adjacent to it in Khan Yunis, where they located additional weapons.