Swords of Iron

IDF expanded ground operations in Gaza, spokesman says

iAF conducts extensive airstrike, certain targets cannot be destroyed from the air, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari explains.

Camera footage captures elimination of terrorist in Gaza

Terrorist nears IDF soldiers - and is identified by Egoz Unit soldiers and eliminated.

Reserve soldier injured by shrapnel in northern Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah military command center in Lebanon, return fire following launches from Lebanon.

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis:

Operations are impressive, there's still work to do

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment, meets commanders of Southern Command, and the Givati and 98th brigades.

Freed Hostage:

'I was a prize for them'

Moran Stela Yanai and Sapir Cohen, two women who were held captive by Hamas, recount details of their ordeals.

Report: Gaza war among most deadly and destructive in history

A British analysis of the war shows that the damage to Gaza outstrips that caused by fighting ISIS, the Ukraine War, or even WWII.

In first since war began: Min. Benny Gantz visits Gaza

Defense Min. Gallant, Min. Gantz, speak with soldiers in Gaza. 'Sinwar is sitting in his bunker watching TV - he knows what is happening.'

Five soldiers fall in battle in Gaza

Soldiers from Battalion 6623 of the 55th Paratroopers Brigade, the Givati Brigade, and the Nahal Brigade, fall in battle in Gaza.

WSJ:

Biden pressured Netanyahu not to pre-emptively strike Hezbollah

Report: Biden pushed Netanyahu not to pre-emptively strike Hezbollah due to fears of 'wider regional war.' Netanyahu: Report is incorrect.

Planned ambush: IDF lures dozens of terrorists from headquarters

Tens of terrorists eliminated in joint IDF ground and air forces' operational effort.

Over 700 terrorists apprehended in Gaza taken for questioning

In a single week, over 200 Gaza terrorists taken for questioning in Israel, bringing total since start of war to over 700.

Hamas dissatisfied:

'Security Council resolution on Gaza is insufficient'

Hamas terrorist organization accuses US of working to empty Security Council resolution calling for Gaza truce of its essence.

Gallant:

'Sinwar will soon meet the barrels of our guns'

Defense Minister after daily situational assessment: We will go and deepen our activity and complete all our goals.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Security Council has not yet condemned the October 7 massacre'

Israel's UN Ambassador criticizes Security Council after vote on Gaza resolution.

K-9 Unit dog cameras:

This is how a Hamas tunnel network was destroyed

IDF troops conducted operational activity in Issa area of Gaza City, destroyed tunnel network and numerous Hamas headquarters.

UN Security Council calls for temporary truce in Gaza

After repeated delays, UN Security Council approves resolution calling for temporary truce to allow increased aid. US and Russia abstain.

IDF soldier Amit Hod Ziv fell in northern Israel

Sergeant Amit Hod Ziv, 19, from Rosh Haayin, fell during operational activity following launches from Lebanese territory.

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Soldiers welcome Shabbat deep inside Gaza

IDF soldiers recite the blessing over wine to welcome Shabbat from within their armored vehicle in the Khan Younis region of Gaza.

Kidnapped girl recounts:

'We went into Gaza scared to death'

Sahar Kalderon, a 16-year-old girl abducted by Hamas, tells about her 52 days held captive in Gaza.

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Terrorists film themselves planting IEDs to attack IDF

A camera recovered from the corpse of a dead terrorist shows Hamas operatives planting bombs in Gaza to use against Israeli troops.

Arab media:

Three dead, six injured in IDF strike on vehicle in Rafah

At least three were apparently killed, and an additional six were injured in what is assumed to have been a targeted assassination.

Gadi Haggai, 73, killed by Hamas, body held in Gaza

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces that elderly resident kidnapped on October 7 has been killed, his 70-year-old wife remains a hostage.

Wounded soldier says goodbye:

'I don't know how I survived'

Daniel Mazevich returns to his burned-out APC to say goodbye to the eleven comrades he lost when a missile hit the vehicle.

IDF finds Hamas children's uniforms in Beit Hanoun

5th Brigade forces locate tunnel shafts in homes of Hamas operatives and one inside a school.

Rocket launchers used to attack Israel this week seized

IDF troops locate weapons storage facility containing large quantities of weapons, long-range rocket launchers in Juhor ad-Dik.

Former diplomat presents:

Here are some facts about the Israel-Lebanon situation

Former Consul General Israel Nitzan "reminds" the UN of the facts it left out in its report on tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

Nikki Haley:

'Pro-Hamas countries should take in Gazans'

Republican presidential candidate in TV interview: Where are the friends of Gaza? They should be the ones saving them.

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Commando fighters operating in Khan Yunis

Soldiers of the 98th Division have been operating in the Khan Yunis area, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.

Two soldiers fell in battles in Gaza, three seriously injured

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of two fallen soldiers whose families were notified.

Report:

Netanyahu sought to pressure Egypt to take in displaced Gazans

Washington Post reports that Netanyahu asked Biden, Sunak and Macron to pressure Egypt to open its borders to Gazans, but was rejected.

John Kirby:

'Israel planning to transition to different phase of fighting'

White House spokesperson says Israel assured the US it plans to transition to "lower-intensity" fighting in Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'There needs to be victory – until the goals are completed'

Netanyahu meets representatives of bereaved families from the Heroism Forum, says Israel won't end the war until all its goals are reached.

US willing to support:

Security Council vote on Gaza aid delayed again

United States says it can now support the proposal after securing desired changes to its wording.

Israel considering 'improving' its offer to Hamas

According to reports, Israel will offer to extend the ceasefire for more than two weeks in order to convince Hamas to release more hostages.

Ivanka Trump:

'Even in the darkest times, hope and goodness are ever-present'

Ivanka Trump after visit to Kfar Aza: As so many rise to help, heal, and rebuild, it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of humanity.

Likud MK to US news website:

'Establishing a Palestinian state would be rewarding Hamas'

In op-ed for The Hill, MK Dan Illouz explains why Israel must resist international pressure to establish a Palestinian state.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will continue to operate to enable return of hostages'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari sends warning to Hezbollah: We will continue to act to push Hezbollah away from the border.

IDF captain in Kfar Aza:

'Our mission is for the world to understand what happened here'

Captain (res.) Maya, a member of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, tells Arutz Sheva how important it is to convey the full truth of Oct. 7.

Terror group is desperate:

Hamas publishes footage of murdered hostages

In the footage, Elia Toledano, Nik Beizer, and Ron Scherman, who were murdered in captivity, are seen alive.

Hillary Clinton meets with families of hostages in NY

The families shared their stories with the Fmr. Sec. of State and presented her with a dog tag reading: "Our hearts are captive in Gaza."

General Kaddish Day:

Hundreds of volunteers to say Kaddish for massacre victims

'Hessed Haim and Emet' recruited 730 volunteers who undertook to say Kaddish for the victims and fallen soldiers every day.

Hamas' inspiration:

Mein Kampf found in home of Hamas terrorist

A soldier operating in the home of a Hamas operative found an Arabic copy of the book penned by Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

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How the IDF destroyed the tunnel network in Hamas' Elite Quarter

401st Brigade, Yahalom Unit destroy vast tunnel network in Gaza City quarter where senior Hamas leaders lived.

IDF investigating:

Flyers calling on Gazans to evacuate land in central Israel

Residents of Rosh Ha'ayin and Samaria were shocked to find flyers calling on residents of northern Gaza to leave combat zones.

World's largest 'Bring Them Home Now' mural unveiled near LA

The mural, which was painted on a building owned by a Hollywood producer, calls for the release of the nearly 130 hostages held by Hamas.

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Fallen soldier saluted as he makes his final journey

Hashmonaim residents and soldiers lined the streets to pay final respects to Sergeant Lavi Ghasi, who fell in battle in Gaza.

Netanyahu answers Hamas:

'We won't stop the war, surrender or die'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will not stop fighting until Israel has reached its goals.

Benny Gantz:

'As long as it may take, we will fight, and we will win'

National Unity Chairman Minister Benny Gantz visited southern Israel and reemphisized that there is no intention to stop the fighting.

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Soldiers eliminate threats emerging from tunnels deep in Gaza

In the Beit Hanoun area, soldiers spotted a terrorist emerging from a tunnel shaft while firing at them to draw them into a trap.

IDF gains operational control over Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Forces from several brigades participated in the battle to capture the densely populated hostile neighborhood.

Four out of seven senior Hamas commanders have been eliminated

The IDF continues to dismantle Hamas' Gaza Brigade. From the Brigade's command, three senior commanders remain.

Barrage of rockets fired towards central Israel

Rocket fragments reported in Herzliya, Rishon Lezion, and Or Yehuda, MDA says.

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump tour kibbutz ravaged in massacre

The daughter of fmr. President Trump and her husband visited Kfar Aza, where they spoke with residents and members of the security forces.

Footage from the battlefield:

IDF soldiers find weapons in childrens' rooms and hidden in toys

In an operation, forces eliminated hundreds of terrorists and found weapons hidden in children's dolls in the Bakshi area.

Heavy missile barrage on central Israel

Rocket fragments found in Tel Aviv school; no injuries reported.

Hamas: No deal until war ends

Hamas publishes official declaration, says 'no discussion about captives and prisoner swap until end of aggression.'

Likud MK Danny Danon:

'Resist international pressure and keep fighting'

MK Danny Danon led an international delegation, including Governor Mike Huckabee, on a tour of towns attacked by Hamas.

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The heroic battle for Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak

Newly released footage shows a neighborhood watch squad holding off a Hamas force with automatic rifles, grenades, and RPGs for 12 hours.

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IDF commander dedicates tunnel explosion to fallen soldiers

Soldiers destroy tunnel shafts terrorists hid in to fire at IDF - and dedicate the blast to their comrades who were killed in the clash.

Ben-Gvir: Otzma Yehudit will not support a halt to the war

Itamar Ben-Gvir warns the Prime Minister that his party may withdraw from the coalition if Netanyahu agrees to an extended ceasefire.