Swords of Iron

Two injured by antitank missile in Upper Galilee

Antitank missile fired from Lebanon hits vehicle, leaves at least two people injured.

Released hostage:

'We heard on the radio that Dad had been killed'

Agam Goldstein-Almog, 17, speaks about her time in Hamas captivity. 'We knew about Yam's death, we still held out hope for Dad.'

Politicans knew about tunnel system for years, but did not act

Security officials claim that despite deliberations on the Hamas tunnels system, political officials refused to order an attack.

IDF takes out rocket launcher in Lebanon

IDF artillery strikes Hezbollah terror infrastructure, launcher used to fire at Israel.

Khan Yunis:

IDF eliminates terrorists in strike on terror compound

IDF locates numerous weapons during search of school, destroy launcher loaded with rockets aimed at Israeli territory.

'Giving to others was at the root of his soul'

Teachers mourn fallen Givati Brigade officer Lieutenant Yaacov Elian, 20, from Ramat Gan.

Due to Gaza war:

Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships from docking at its ports

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accuses Israel of ignoring basic humanitarian principles and violating international law in Gaza.

Three soldiers fell in Gaza, eight seriously injured

Sergeant Lavi Gihasi, Lieutenant Yaacov Elian and Lieutenant Omri Shwartz fell in battle in Gaza. Eight soldiers were seriously injured.

Macron:

'Fighting terrorism does not mean flattening Gaza'

French President again criticizes Israel's response to Hamas attack: Stop this response because it is not appropriate.

Security Council vote on Gaza ceasefire postponed again

President Joe Biden says the United States is still working through whether to support the resolution.

US letter supports Israel:

'America must stand with Israel to eradicate Hamas'

Elected officials, national security and military experts sign letter calling for the US to stand by Israel as it fights Hamas.

After midnight:

Rocket barrage on Kiryat Shmona, Hezbollah claims responsibility

At least eight rockets fired, of which two exploded in the city. Hezbollah: A response to Israel's continued aggression.

Soldiers on Mt. Hermon ask for warm clothing

A convoy of 'Vaad Tzedakah' volunteers set out this morning, loaded with good news for the IDF soldiers on the northern front

Report:

Hamas rejected Israeli offer for hostage deal

Wall Street Journal report: The Israeli offer included a one-week ceasefire in exchange for dozens of hostages.

Hamas official who proudly flaunted massacre thanks Canada

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad thanked Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for their support of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Top Israeli pundit:

'Biden's dreams will harm our reality'

Amit Segal explains why it is more likely for Hamas to take over Judea and Samaria than for the PA to take over Gaza.

Hamas' subterranean city:

IDF takes control of Hamas' 'Elite Quarter'

The IDF has captured the area from where Hamas’ administrative and military leadership operated.

Israeli Sheikh to Arutz Sheva:

'The cursed massacre conflicts with Islam'

Arutz Sheva spoke with Sheikh Muhammad Sharif Odeh, who believes that God promised to bring the Jewish people back to Israel.

How the IAF wiped out much of Hamas' Aerial Unit

Hamas aerial detection system was hidden inside water heaters on the roofs of civilian houses in the Gaza Strip.

Chief of Staff:

'When residents return to north, it will be more secure'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets commanders, reservists of the 146th Division, says IDF working to change conditions at northern border

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza:

'I was in Israel many times, this trip is my most important'

The Former Arkansas governor and Evangelical Christian leaders visited Kfar Aza to witness the devastation of the October 7th massacre.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Hamas terrorists have two choices: surrender or die'

The Prime Minister reaffirmed that Israel will continue the war until Hamas is eliminated and all of the hostages are released.

Captain (res.) Uriel Cohen OBM: 'A very special and gentle soul'

Kerem B'Yavneh Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Aharon Friedman eulogizes former student Captain Uriel Cohen, who fell in battle in Gaza.

'A strong man, fearful of G-d'

Ramat Gan Yeshiva head eulogizes fallen student

Master Sergeant Maoz Fenigstein, 25, from Susya, who fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip, was laid to rest on Wednesday in Jerusalem.

New details emerge:

One hostage shouted, 'Help, hostages' at IDF dog's camera

Footage from IDF dog's camera could have alerted soldiers to hostages' presence - but was discovered only after their deaths.

Released hostage Ofir Engel:

'They told us the families don't want us to come back'

Ofir Engel, released hostage, returns to Kibbutz Be'eri, from which he was kidnapped on the day of Hamas' brutal attack on Israel.

Bereaved mother to soldiers:

'I love and appreciate you. I have no anger'

Iris Haim, mother of hostage shot by IDF, tells soldiers: 'I love and appreciate you. I have no anger.'

Oversight board:

Meta inappropriately removed content on Gaza war

Meta inappropriately removed content related to Israel-Hamas war, oversight board concludes.

Relative of infant hostage:

Israelis have accepted the hostage situation

Relative of the Bibas family, who are in Hamas captivity, shared: 'I called the lists of released hostages modern day 'Schindler’s Lists.''

Footage: IDF bombs 56 buildings in Shejaya neighborhood

IDF bombs 56 buildings in Gaza City's Shejaya neighborhood. 'Here, the victory begins.'

Jabalya: IDF discovers long-range rockets installed on truck

IDF troops locate truck with long-range rockets installed by the Hamas terrorist organization.

Tzur Hadassah announces: Captain Uriel Cohen fell in battle

Resident of Tzur Hadassah, Uriel Cohen, husband of Chana and father of Shir and Lia, fell in battle in Gaza.

Under the radar:

8,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs allowed to enter Israel

IDF's Central Command approves allowing 8,000 PA Arabs to work in Israeli-controlled areas - despite lack of approval by political echelon.

Aviv Geffen in a new single with released hostage Mia Leimberg

After a two-month silence since Oct. 7, video of Mia returning from Hamas captivity with dog Bella shook Aviv and he started singing again

In first since October 7: Paratroopers to get leave from army

For the first time since they were called up on the day the war broke out, three battalions of paratroopers receive leave.

IDF: 300 terror targets in one day

Launch post used to fire rockets at Israel on Tuesday was struck by the IAF.

Report:

Israel considering two-week ceasefire for hostage release

Washington Post reports Israel considering longer ceasefire, up to two weeks, for Hamas to find all hostages and bring them back to safety.

Captain (res.) Lior Sivan from Beit Shemesh fell in Gaza

Captain (res.) Lior Sivan, 32, from Beit Shemesh, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier seriously injured.

Watch:

Freed hostages in prayer of thanksgiving at the Western Wall

Sapir Cohen, Yelena Trupanob and Irena Tati visit Western Wall, recite prayers of thanksgiving.

Contrary to estimates:

Hamas leader Mohammed Deif documented in good condition

Footage obtained as part of intelligence gathering services shows leader of Hamas' military wing standing on both his feet.

Biden:

'Despite the burdens, Israel must minimize civilian deaths'

US President reiterates support for two-state solution: We are talking about a political future for the Palestinian people.

IDF:

'Our troops fired at Hamas spotters in Gaza church'

IDF publishes findings on incident in which two women were reportedly shot in Latin Church in Shejaya: We do not target civilians.

Two IDF soldiers injured near Lebanon border

Two IDF soldiers in reserves moderately injured as a result of fire toward IDF post in the area of Malkia. IAF attacks Hezbollah targets.

Sign of life from captivity:

Islamic Jihad publishes video of two hostages

Islamic Jihad publishes video of hostages Elad Katzir and Gadi Moses who appeal for action to be taken to secure their release.

This is how an IDF soldier found Sinwar's bunker in Gaza

The house, one of Sinwar's four houses, was networked with 40 perimeter security cameras. Suspicious tiles led to a bunker.

Netanyahu meets families of hostages

Netanyahu: "I just now sent the head of the Mossad to Europe to advance the process."

Report:

Communications failure led to shooting of 3 hostages

Battalion which mistakenly killed 3 hostages had relieved another force, wasn't told of evidence of hostages' presence, according to report.

Netanyahu meets wounded soldiers, civilians

PM meets civilians wounded on October 7, soldiers wounded in Gaza at Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center's special rehabilitation center.

Yad Sarah

IDF soldiers recover Yad Sarah equipment from Gaza

IDF soldiers raided a Nukhba terrorist's home in Gaza and found equipment belonging to Yad Sarah looted during the October 7th attack.

162nd Division recovers bodies of 5 hostages and soldiers

IDF says about 1,000 terrorists have been killed during the battle in Jabaliya so far, 3,000 have been taken prisoner in Gaza.

Master Sergeant Maoz Fenigstein from Susya fell in battle

Master Sergeant (res.) Maoz Fenigstein, 25 years old, from Susya, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Watch:

Shaldag special forces in terror tunnel in heart of Gaza

Shaldag Unit operates in Hamas tunnels in Gaza City, 1500 tunnel shafts and underground passages uncovered since the beginning of the war.

Tzohar Rabbis’ Call:

Tenth of Tevet - day of prayer and good deeds, to increase unity

Tzohar Rabbis call on the public to mention the Tenth of Tevet as a day of prayer and good deeds, to say kaddish for the victims of the war.

Investigation:

Noa Argamani may have been abducted by Gaza civilians, not Hamas

NBC reports female hostage seen being kidnapped from music festival on motorcycle may not have been released because she's not with Hamas.

Journalist on human rights in Gaza: "Stupidity and naivety"

Human rights organizations filed a petition against IDF for forcing evacuation of hospital patients; director was found to be Hamas member

War Report:

State Compt.: Government failure on home front – not justified

State comptroller Matanyahu Engelman claims citizens had difficulty receiving state services, even in matters directly related to the war.

Stunning admission:

Gaza hospital director describes how Hamas uses hospitals

Ahmed Kahlot, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalya, details how Hamas had private ambulance and phones in his hospital.

"Settle Gaza"

Chabad rabbis’ message to Cabinet:

Senior Chabad rabbis in Israel send letter to War Cabinet, saying territories given to enemy during the Disengagement must be resettled.

As terrorists were attacking:

Hundreds of soldiers waited for orders outside the kibbutz

New footage shows a massive Israeli force rushed to Kibbutz Be'eri when Hamas attacked, but stopped short of actually entering the town.

Troops find hundreds of rockets intended to be fired at Israel

162 Division uncovered weapons production sites and a storage facility containing a large stockpile of armaments in Al-Atatra and Jabaliya.