Swords of Iron

30-year-old stolen trophy found in Khan Yunis

Akiva Halfon found a trophy from 1994 belonging to one Eli Yifrah in a house in Khan Yunis. He found the owner through Facebook and promised to return it upon his return from the front lines.

Due to October 7th:

Education Ministry cancels Holocaust curriculum

In a controversial decision, students will not be required to learn about the Holocaust this year due to the October 7th massacre.

Holocaust survivor to Sky News:

'We see it could happen again - because it did'

Since October 7th, 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert has been subjected to death and rape threats. Her great-grandson warns that antisemitism 'did not die with the liberation of Auschwitz.'

Despite attempts to stop them:

Demonstrators block Gaza crossing

Demonstrators against the supply of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip say the IDF is preventing them from reaching the Kerem Shalom Crossing after they blocked it last week.

Report:

Only 20% of Hamas tunnels destroyed

A new report claims that Hamas still has the vast majority of its tunnel network despite months of fighting.

Intensive battles in the area of Khan Yunis continue

The Paratroopers Brigade combat team continues to strike terror targets in the Khan Yunis area. The troops also eliminated terrorists and located large quantities of weapons.

In Pictures:

IDF operations in north and south

The IDF spokesman's office has published new photos of recent operations on Israel's northern and southern borders.

Smotrich:

'There will be military rule in Gaza after the war'

Finance Minister in TV interview: Anyone who undertakes to bring all the hostages back alive is not telling the families the truth.

UN Humanitarian Chief:

'Now is not the time to let the people of Gaza down'

UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths urges countries to reconsider their decision to cut funding to UNRWA.

Report:

Deal that would halt Gaza war for two months close

New York Times report: American-led negotiators are edging closer to an agreement in which Israel would suspend Gaza war for about two months in exchange for release of hostages.

Minister May Golan:

'We are only a blip on the map, but we are strong'

Minister for Social Equality May Golan released a strongly-worded declaration for International Holocaust Day.

Three more European countries suspend UNRWA funding

Germany, Netherlands, and Scotland pause funding to UNRWA following evidence that UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre.

Foreign Min. to UNRWA chief: Resign

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini denounces decisions to defund UNRWA, calls it 'collective punishment.' Foreign Min. Israel Katz responds with a demand: 'Resign.'

Netanyahu: We will eliminate the new Nazis

PM Netanyahu speaks during press conference, displays copy of 'Mein Kampf' found in home of Gaza civilians. 'This is what they teach their children.'

Canada calls for Hamas to surrender

A statement by the Canadian Foreign Minister in the wake of the ICJ ruling on the war calls for Hamas to lay down its weapons.

'Save the lives of hostages'

Righteous Among Nations families' message to Gazans

Families of Righteous Among the Nations urge Gaza residents to save hostages' lives.

Two children cross into Gaza, holding Israeli flags

Two Israeli children crossed into Gaza near Jabalya, IDF forces brought them back into Israel.

IDF commander on northern border: 'We are ready'

IDF increases its readiness in the northern border; northern reservist Paratroopers Brigade performs training exercises involving live fire and urban warfare.

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

Several countries follow US' lead, announce pause in funding for UNRWA following 'deeply concerning' reports that UNRWA employees participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.

Defense Minister:

International funds mustn't fuel murder of Israelis

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant praises US decision to pause funding for UNRWA, calls for 'major changes' so that international donations, humanitarian aid, won't fuel Hamas terror.

Sirens in northern Israel, IDF operates in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets strike targets in Lebanon after missiles, hostile aircraft, cross border into Israel.

IDF forces raid home of Hamas leader's associate

Forces of the Commando Brigade continue to operate in western Khan Yunis, raid home of an associate of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Live Updates:

IDF strikes Hezbollah airbase in Lebanon

As IDF continues to operate in the Gaza Strip, terrorists continue to launch missiles at Israel from both Gaza and Lebanon.

IDF forces eliminate terror cells in Khan Yunis

IDF operations in the Gaza Strip against terrorist operatives and infrastructure continue in Khan Yunis.

'The residents of Gaza want to overthrow Hamas'

New footage shows Gazans evacuating through humanitarian corridor, chanting, 'The people want to overthrow Hamas.'

Efforts to release hostages

Biden and Qatar's Emir speak about Gaza

US President speaks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani about efforts to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas.

Sky News apologizes

UK presenter compares Gaza migration to Holocaust

Sky News issues apology after its presenter compared MK Danon's suggestion of voluntary migration of Gazans to the treatment of Jews in the Holocaust.

US pauses funding for UNRWA

State Department's announcement comes after UNRWA launched investigation into employees alleged to have been involved in Hamas October 7 attack.

Psychological terror:

Hamas releases video of three female hostages

Hamas releases propaganda video showing three women in captivity: Karina Ariev, 19, Doron Steinbrecher, 33, and Daniela Gilboa, 19.

Netanyahu:

'Our just war will continue until victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu responds to the ICJ verdict.

Following ICJ Ruling:

Israeli officials denounce Hague verdict

Israeli officials have dismissed the ICJ ruling as antisemitism, stating that the court seeks only to prosecute Israel.

ICJ verdict: No order to end fighting in Gaza

International Court of Justice (ICJ) issues ruling on South Africa lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide.

IDF strikes Hezbollah military compounds in Lebanon

IDF fighter jet strikes Hezbollah military compound in Bint Jbeil; artillery strikes in southern Lebanon.

Leading rabbi rules:

Humanitarian aid to Gaza - not on Shabbat

Rabbi Dov Lior rules: Civilians may continue protesting transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza - even if it entails desecrating Shabbat.

Watch:

IDF identifies & eliminates RPG-carrying terrorists

Terror cells eliminated, 200 tunnel shafts destroyed: Soldiers of the 636 Field Intelligence Unit continue operational activity in Gaza.

IDF: Eliran, 36, fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant major (res.) Eliran Yeger, of Tel Aviv, fell in battle in Gaza.

Deep in Gaza:

Tanya printed on outskirts of Khan Yunis

Together with Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries, IDF soldiers in Khan Yunis place mezuzah on doorpost, lay tefillin, and print a copy of the Tanya.

Unusual footage:

Missile photographed strike on Israeli target

Hezbollah terror group publishes video clip showing missile striking Israeli target; reports say missile is a new weapon with improved abilities.

Bereaved families at Cyprus retreat:

'Here, I felt that it was all right to smile'

There are so many newly bereaved families in Israel, so many new widows and orphans. What can give comfort? Help them cope? Make them smile again?

Majority of Israelis:

Hostages' families correct in stepping up protest

Women more likely than men to support increasing scope of protests demanding to bring hostages home, poll shows.

Israel estimates:

Temporary ruling from ICJ won't demand end to war

International Court of Justice to announce decision on South Africa's suit against Israel; Israel prepares to respond.

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Khan Yunis

Intensive battles in the heart of Khan Yunis continue, IDF troops strike dozens of Hamas terrorists and terrorist infrastructure.

Defense Min. Gallant to Lloyd Austin:

US pressure important to bring hostages home

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant briefs US Sec. Lloyd Austin on progress in dismantling Hamas, urges, 'US pressure important in efforts to return the hostages home.'

Estimate:

Hamas' rocket supply has dwindled to a few hundred

Hamas' supply of 20,000 rockets at the start of the war has dwindled to a few hundred, security sources estimate.

Gaza war

US, Israel set up channel on civilian casualties

Reuters report: The United States has created a channel with Israel to discuss concerns over incidents in Gaza in which civilians were killed or injured.

Deri on cabinet discussions:

'The responsibility is enormous'

Shas chairman provides a glimpse into the War Cabinet's deliberations.

Gallant to soldiers:

'Hamas is collapsing into the tunnels it dug'

Defense Minister: The places that were safe for Hamas have become a trap. In the last two days, over 100 terrorists were arrested or turned themselves in.

Be’eri resident to Arutz Sheva:

'Strive for unity, do not give up on elections soon'

Dr. Alon Pauker, a member of Kibbutz Be’eri, explains that mutual respect and unity will help repair the rupture in the nation, and believes that elections are the solution.

Bereaved father to Arutz Sheva:

'We must go on fighting so Ariel didn't die in vain'

Wally Wollfstal, father of Captain (res.) Ariel, who fell in the Gaza tragedy, talks about the difficult moments alongside the feelings of hope and demands: do not stop fighting against Hamas.

As rebuttal in The Hague:

Israel declassifies War Cabinet protocols

The New York Times reports that Israel has revealed the orders to bring fuel and water into Gaza and more than 30 classified documents were submitted to the tribunal.

'We live in a Zionist city'

NYU professor denies Hamas atrocities

Amin Husain told a group of students in a pro-Palestinian 'teach-in' that allegations of rape and other atrocities by Hamas were 'not true.'

Amid the war in Gaza:

Israel and US sign major arms deal

It is reported that Israel will receive an additional 50 fighter jets, multiple attack helicopters, and thousands of munitions.

The IDF’s systematic approach to dismantling Hamas

Commanders, infrastructure, weapons production and field operatives: How the IDF is taking the terrorist group apart from the top down. Report.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Reservists bring a big advantage'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited Khan Yunis and told commanders that reservists must be cared for.

Iraqi terror groups put Haifa in their crosshairs

Iraqi terror groups announced that they intend to strike the Haifa port and disrupt shipping traffic to Israel in the Mediterranean Sea, among other things, in response to US strikes.

Reservists tried to sell lethal ammunition

Three suspects were arrested including, a reservist, on suspicion of trading in war spoils and ammunition, including RPG rifles, explosive devices, hand grenades, Kalashnikov rifles, and other ammunition.

Holocaust survivor:

'Hamas atrocities many times worse than the Nazis.'

90-year-old Miriam Schlisser lived through the Holocaust and the years preceding it, but the emotional turmoil she has experienced since Oct. 7 has brought her to difficult conclusions.

Snipers and close-quarters combat:

IDF Paratroopers operate in western Khan Yunis

During a raid of Hamas military sites, the troops found dozens of Kalashnikov rifles, frag grenades, UAV drop charges, and mortars.

'We will uproot our enemies'

Prime Minister plants tree at base on Gaza Border

Trees were planted at the Gaza Division in the Re'im Camp in memory of soldiers who fell in the war.

Diaspora Minister to Arutz Sheva:

'In the summer of 1944 no one came to help'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli denounces online anti-Zionism during his trip to Auschwitz with Elon Musk and senior European politicians.