Swords of Iron

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Soccer tournament for MDA medic murdered on Oct. 7th

Israeli national soccer team seniors played in memory of Amit Mann, who was murdered while saving lives in Kibbutz Be'eri on Oct. 7.

Gallant to US NSA:

'Dismantling Hamas will take more than a few months'

Defense Minister meets US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as war in Gaza, attacks from Lebanon continue.

Hypocrisy:

Putin: 'The situation in Gaza is a catastrophe'

Russian President spoke on war in Ukraine and Gaza; said Western aid is starting to dry up: 'Free supplies for Ukraine about to run out.'

IDF offers: $400K reward for Hamas leader's location

IDF distributes flyers promising substantial financial rewards for tipoffs leading to discovery of Hamas leaders.

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Surrendering terrorists exit hospital with weapons in hand

IDF soldiers transfer surrendering terrorists to ISA for questioning.

Fallen officer ordered attack:

'I waited for this for 9 years - time to settle the score'

IDF publishes recordings from commander of Regiment 13's radio message, before the attack on Hamas in which he was killed.

Police to block access to Meron

Visitors arriving by public transportation, private minibus, will not be allowed to access the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Survey: Palestinian Authority Arabs support Oct. 7th massacre

Close to 90% oppose PA leader Abu Mazen and call for his resignation

Hamas leader:

'Israelis have rights - but not at the expense of others'

Hamas leader Moussa Abu Marzouk says terror group seeks to be 'part of the PLO,' denies Hamas' responsibility for Oct. 7 atrocities.

Heartbreaking:

Hershkovitz family sings their father's song

Family members of Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell fighting in Gaza, records moving performance of a song he wrote and performed in Gaza. Watch.

Report:

Biden admin delaying sale of weapons to first response teams

Senior US officials report that the administration is delaying sale of guns to Israel for 'fear of settler violence.'

IAF takes out Hamas sniper in Gaza

The IDF is continuing operations against terrorists in Shejaiya, Jabalya and Khan Yunis.

In first:

Families of American hostages meet with Biden in person

'Grateful to President Biden for his steadfast commitment to bringing our family members home,' hostages' relatives say.

New BBC chair to review network's coverage of Israel-Hamas war

The BBC has come under fire for its refusal to refer to Hamas as “terrorists”, as well as for the blatant anti-Israel bias in its reporting.

Master sergeant Elisha Levinshtern fell in battle in Gaza

Master sergeant Elisha Levinshtern (res.), 38, from Harish, fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. An IDF soldier was seriously injured.

Chief of Staff:

'Commanders who fell in battle are an expression of our spirit'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi lights Hanukkah candles with injured IDF soldiers at Sheba Hospital: The actions you took are true heroism.

White House spokesperson:

'Israel is protecting civilians in ways even we wouldn't'

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby highlights some of the steps the IDF has taken to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza.

'Feels like Russian roulette':

Families of hostages livid at Prime Minister Netanyahu

Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters criticizes Netanyahu for not approving Mossad chief's trip to Qatar.

Tanzanian student was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Kibbutz Nahal Oz announces that Joshua Loitu Mollel was murdered on October 7 and his body is being held by Hamas.

PM Netanyahu at Shin Bet HQ:

'I discern the beginning of Hamas' disintegration'

During a visit to Shin Bet HQ, PM Netanyahu said that Israel will need to deal with Iran and prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Protest org. apologizes for using fallen soldiers in campaign

Brothers in Arms published an ad claiming the government does not care about fallen soldiers, angering bereaved families.

Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak:

Tal Haimi murdered in Hamas captivity

Tal, 41, was the father of three children: nine-year-old twins and a six-year-old boy. He was abducted on Oct. 7th by Hamas terrorists.

Khan Yunis:

IDF eliminates terrorist cell operating inside a school

During the operation, the troops engaged with a terrorist cell that fired at the troops with firearms and RPG-style anti-tank missiles.

Govt. Spokesman Eylon Levy:

'World wants us to give Hamas the fuel used to burn Israelis'

Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy speaks to Arutz Sheva about his visit to Kfar Aza, efforts to combat misinformation globally.

Since war began:

116 rockets fired from inside humanitarian zone

Since its designation in October, terrorists have fired 116 rockets from the humanitarian zone in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu to IDF soldiers:

'Let there be no doubt - we will fight until Hamas is destroyed'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Unit 504 interrogations facility and the 460th Brigade complex in southern Israel.

Doctors tell hospital administration they won't treat terrorists

After a Hamas terrorist was taken to Hasharon Hospital in Petah Tikva for treatment, group of doctors say this is the 1st and last time.

Wife of fallen commander:

'You were a role model for so many people'

Lieutenant Colonel Tomer Grinberg, the commander of the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion, fell in Shuja'iyya on Tuesday.

Col. Itzhak Ben Basat laid to rest after falling in Gaza

Edna Ben Basat says she "was sure you had a special protector" at her son's funeral a day after he fell defending Israel.

Close quarters combat:

Watch | Givati Brigade Battle Team in southern Gaza

The Givati Brigade Battle Team comprises infantry, engineering, armored, and special forces.

Analyst:

'American pressure is making us bleed'

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli says that the key to victory will be allowing the war to be led by the younger generation and lower ranks of the IDF.

Hamas terrorist wounded in battle treated at Israeli hospital

A terrorist who sustained wounds to his limbs while fighting IDF forces in Gaza is being treated at the Hasharon Hospital in Petah Tikva.

Biden:

'Israel is an independent nation dealing with Hamas inhumanity'

US President Joe Biden praises Israeli attempts to minimize collateral damage as war in Gaza carries on.

Biden admin not planning to limit military aid to Israel

'We’re not going to do a damn thing other than protect Israel,' US Pres. Biden says.

Intensive battles in Gaza:

Terrorists fire from civilian infrastructure

In advanced stage of efforts to clear Gaza City of terrorists, IDF forces engage with terrorists operating from inside civilian buildings.

Watch: Footage of Iron Dome interceptions this week

Defense Ministry releases operational footage of recent successful Iron Dome interceptions in southern Israel.

Jenin: Six terrorists eliminated, three soldiers lightly injured

IDF soldiers injured while destroying tunnel shaft exposed during operational activity in Jenin.

IDF: Two Golani soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

Commander and soldier from Golani Brigade fell in battle Tuesday night in northern Gaza.

How Hamas fires rockets from IDF-controlled territory

Aerial footage shows how Hamas continues to fire rockets at Israel even from areas already conquered by the IDF.

Likud officials call for Netanyahu to reduce rhetoric

Members of Netanyahu's party say that campaign-style political declarations need to be avoided while the war is underway.

Ten soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of 10 soldiers who fell in battles in the Gaza Strip. Four soldiers were seriously injured.

IDF eliminates terror cell preparing to launch rockets

Terrorist cell preparing to launch rockets at Israel is thwarted by the IDF.

Watch: Singer Hanan Ben Ari enters Gaza, sings with soldiers

Singer Hanan Ben Ari enters Gaza, surprising IDF soldiers, who are happy to sit and sing together with him.

Minister Sa'ar:

'The time for political correction will come after the war'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar lights candles with bereaved families: We will not agree to a Palestinian terror state of terror.

Foreign Minister bashes London agency for ending hostage ads

Minister Eli Cohen denounces a London advertising agency for that cancelled an ad campaign for the return of the hostages.

Netanyahu:

'I will not allow Israel to repeat the mistake of Oslo'

Netanyahu acknowledges there is disagreement with the US about how Gaza will be run after the war.

Biden on flooding of tunnels:

'There are assertions there are no hostages there'

President Biden asked about reports that the IDF has begun pumping water from the Mediterranean Sea into Hamas' tunnel network.

IDF strikes targets in Syria and Lebanon

During the day, rockets were fired from Syrian territory towards the northern Golan Heights and missiles and shells were fired from Lebanon.

UN votes against Israel

Erdan: If you want a real ceasefire in Gaza, call Sinwar

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN presents General Assembly with the phone number of Hamas’ headquarters in Gaza ahead of vote on ceasefire.

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with IDF soldiers

PM Netanyahu visits Shaldag Unit, Unit 669, at Palmahim Air Force Base. 'Entire world is watching this war, wanting to know who will win.'

Report: Israel begins flooding Hamas tunnels with seawater

New report says Israel has conducted initial tests and begun to fill Hamas's underground tunnels with water from the Mediterranean Sea.

Gallant: Northern Gaza is on the verge of collapse

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said this evening that the IDF is destroying Hamas's underground infrastructure in northern Gaza.

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IDF soldier eliminates terorrists while wounded

A soldier from the IDF's Yahalom unit encounters and eliminates two terrorists despite being wounded himself.

Hostages Families' Forum mourns hostages recovered from Gaza

Eden and Ziv were recovered in a special forces mission in the Gaza Strip, and their bodies brought home for identification and burial.

IDF recovers bodies of two hostages from Gaza

The bodies of Eden Zakaria and Ziv Dado were recovered in a special forces mission in Gaza and have since been brought back to Israel.

Comedian Michael Rapaport:

'Red Cross, you're behaving like a taxicab'

Comedian Michael Rapaport tears into the Red Cross and UNICEF for their conduct towards Israel's hostages.

Finance Committee approves 2023 budget for final readings

The new budget includes massive additional investments in a variety of sectors impacted by the war.

Terrorists pound northern Israel, IDF hits back

IDF artillery striking in Lebanon following continuous missile launches, hostile aircraft infiltrations.

This is how experts determine the deaths of hostages in Gaza

Forensic institute chief explains how staff at Abu Kabir determine death of hostages, even when the body is in Gaza

Paratroopers in Gaza:

Engaging terrorists, destroying tunnels and locating rockets

Paratroopers Brigade eliminated terrorists, uncovered underground tunnels and destroyed four main underground tunnel networks, IDF says.