Swords of Iron

Jabalia, Gaza: IDF destroys three tunnel shafts

IDF preparing battlefield in Jabalia, destroying tunnel shafts, rocket launchers.

IDF: Antitank missile found under baby's crib in Gaza

IDF precise operations against terror targets in Gaza continue; antitank missile found under a baby’s crib.

Report:

Swap to include 50-100 hostages, in exchange for 300 terrorists

Details of deal will be publicized by Qatar when they are finalized, senior Hamas official promises.

Proof of life as a prerequisite for any hostage deal

Israel should only value living hostages in a deal, although it must demand the bodies of those who have died. Op-ed.

Two soldiers from Givati Brigade fell in battle in northern Gaza

Captain (res.) Arnon Moshe Avraham Benvenisti Vaspi, 26, and Staff sergeant Ilya Senkin, 20, fell in northern Gaza.

UN chief:

'Transition period on way to two-state solution needed in Gaza'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UN protectorate in Gaza would not solve the conflict there.

Red Cross president meets Hamas leader Haniyeh in Qatar

The Red Cross has not been permitted to visit the more than 200 hostages who are held by Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'We are committed to bringing back the hostages'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and the War Cabinet meet with families of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza,

Netanyahu demands polygraph tests for Cabinet members

The Prime Minister is pushing new legislation aimed at stopping the leaks from Cabinet meetings.

'Antisemitism is reaching everywhere'

Professor Marat Resin of York Entrepreneurial Development School talks about the effects of the war on Jews around the world.

White House:

'We're closer to a hostage deal than we've been before'

WH National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby rejects accusations Israel committing genocide, calls for PA to rule Gaza.

'Hamas uses Islam to produce terror'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals how Hamas has hidden its operations inside civilian buildings.

2 Hamas infiltrators arrested in Rahat 1 month after massacre

Terrorists who were among the infiltrators on October 7 arrested in Bedouin city after hiding in Israel for a month.

Wounded IDF soldier:

'Terrorists attacked us, we decided to fight for our lives'

IDF sergeant Yuval, who was wounded on Oct 7th: 'Since the attack, the entire nation is embracing me, we are all united."

War in Gaza:

'Hamas terrorists constantly hide behind children and women'

IDF's 36th Division engage in battle with Hamas' Zaytun Battalion, weapons lab, explosives, and tunnel found inside mosque.

Former BBC executor:

'Independent inquiry needed into BBC's antisemitic coverage'

Former director of BBC television Danny Cohen says BBC is 'institutionally antisemitic' in its coverage of the Hamas-Israel war.

President Herzog: 'Kidnapping children is barbaric'

President Isaac Herzog met with families of the kidnapped children in honor of International Children's Day.

Heavy rocket barrage on Tel Aviv area

At least 11 rockets fired at central Israel by Hamas terrorist organization. Rocket strikes vehicle.

The IDF interrogators providing life-saving intelligence in Gaza

Unit 504 has interrogated over 300 Hamas terrorists since the beginning of the war, revealing the locations of tunnels, IEDs and Hamas plans

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New video presents horrific evidence of cold blooded killing

Video from security cameras shows Hamas' systematic, intentional killing and targeting of civilians who attended the Nova Music Festival.

Ex-Navy commander supports death penalty for terrorists

General Eliezer Marom calls for terrorists from the Oct. 7 massacre 'to be hung one by one.'

IDF: 25 launches identified from Lebanon

IDF strikes terror cell attempting to launch antitank missiles towards Israel.

Likud MK: 'I said to burn Gaza - why should we be ashamed?'

MK Nissim Vaturi responds to removal of his post on X, emphasizes: 'We need to crush Gaza, Gaza is Hamas.'

'In memory of the victims':

'Fauda' star & singer topples building in Gaza

Idan Amedi participated in the detonation of a building in Gaza, which he dedicated to those massacred on October 7th.

Mortar launched towards Israel causes damage to IDF base

Footage shows: Mortar launched towards western Galilee damaged IDF base near Biranit.

The media war of information:

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IDF soldiers affix mezuzah in Gaza City

Rabbi Daniel Kind, rabbi of the Givati Brigade, hung the Jewish religious item in Gaza City in a ceremony with the soldiers and commanders.

Heated committee discussion on death penalty for terrorists

Discussion attended by relatives of hostages, who see the bill as detrimental to their loved ones who are still at the mercy of Hamas.

In first since Second Intifada

Yeshiva University delegation visits Israel on solidarity trip

YU delegation will help Israeli farmers with crops, provide activities and programming for victims and families of terror.

Staff Sergeant Eytan Dishon, 21, fell while fighting in Gaza

IDF: Eytan Dishon, who fought in the Givati Brigade, fell during battle in northern Gaza.

Should Israel Enact the Death Penalty? Yes!

The death penalty is civilized, and more importantly, it works. Op-ed.

SWC vs. Washington Post:

Hamas is thrilled when Gaza death toll ramps up

SWC condemns Washington Post headline blaming Israel for suffering of Palestinian babies.

Haredi MK slams Budgets Department: Salaries must be paid

'Projects will need to be put on hold, but salaries must be taken care of,' MK Pindrus insists.

Evacuee from the south:

'The moment we can go back we will, as a community'

Residents of Moshav Naveh seek to properly equip their local security force, provide bomb shelters to all when they can go home.

Reports:

Hostage deal would see prisoners released in small groups

Negotiator: Hostages will be released gradually during ceasefire. Diplomatic source: 'Progress on negotiations, but nothing final yet.'

IDF officer dismissed after entering Gaza without authorization

The Lieutenant Colonel left his post at a training base to join the Givati Reconnaissance Unit against the orders of his superiors.

IDF: Three more of Hamas' company commanders eliminated

Ground operations in Gaza continue; the IDF and ISA killed three additional company commanders of the Hamas terrorist organization.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of two soldiers who fell in battle in northern Gaza.

PA deletes statement denying Hamas massacre

PA sources claim the “foreign ministry” statement denying Hamas was responsible for October 7 attack was not approved by Abbas.

Poll:

Biden's approval rating declines amid support for Israel

NBC News poll finds majorities of all voters disapprove of Biden's handling of foreign policy and the Israel-Hamas war.

'Int'l law must be adhered to'

UN human rights chief criticizes Israel over Gaza war

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, fails to condemn Hamas.

Former IRGC chief:

'Additional fronts will join the conflict in Gaza'

Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee becomes the latest Iranian official to threaten Israel amid Gaza war.

Ben Gvir at Cabinet meeting:

'We cannot give Gaza fuel. What's next, soccer and sports?'

National Security Minister against entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip: We cannot give them these conditions.

Fallen soldier’s rabbi:

'He was a pure child, it's all broken'

Rabbi of the Ramat Beit Shemesh community talks about fallen soldier Binyamin Meir Airly: "A boy who wanted to do what was right."

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Chris Christie shows off dog tag from hostages' families

Former NJ Governor says Israel and US should work out a deal to free hostages.

IDF reveals:

Soldier was mudered by Hamas terrorists in Shifa Hospital

IDF revealed that while CPL Noa Marciano was injured in an IDF strike, those injuries were not life-threatening and terrorists murdered her.

Why baby’s father didn't leave Gaza for his son’s brit

Rabbi Asher Weiss, haredi rabbinical leader, tells why a baby’s father who chose to stay in Gaza instead of going to the brit made him cry

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Hezbollah fired over 1,000 munitions at Israel'

Gallant said that many attempts have been made to attack Israelis in Judea and Samaria and are thwarted every day by the IDF and Shin Bet.

Dramatic footage:

Hostages led through Shifa Hospital on October 7th

In footage from October 7th, 2023, hostages abducted from Israeli territory are seen surrounded by armed Hamas terrorists.

Possible hostage deal pending?

Emergency War Cabinet meeting called

Meeting scheduled for 9:00 p.m. brought back to 8:00.

Thousands of children pray online daily for Israel and soldiers

InKredible Kids Podcast host speaks about the initiative that brings thousands of children to pray online daily for Israel and IDF soldiers

Over 100 terrorists arrested in Gaza in the past few days

Among the terrorists who were arrested were terrorists who participated in the 10/7 massacre and those who fired rockets into Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Any future administration in Gaza will not deny massacre'

Prime Minister responded to PA Chairman's claim that Israel was behind the Oct. 7th massacre.

Cleared for publication:

Two soliders from Givati Brigade fell in battle

Lt. (Res.) Adir Portugal, 23, from Mazkeret Batya, and SSgt. Gal Mishaelof, 21, from Modiin, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

55-meter long tunnel discovered 10 meters under Shifa Hospital

The tunnel shaft was uncovered in the area of the hospital underneath a shed alongside a vehicle containing numerous weapons.

Demonstrations across country: continue fighting the enemy

Hundreds at intersections across the country showing support for the leadership and security forces and demanding continued fighting.

Ron DeSantis:

'Palestinian State in Gaza would be a hotbed of terrorism'

Florida Governor said the war is not a minor dispute but rather an 'existential threat to the survival of the world's only Jewish state.'

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IDF soldier Binyamin Meir Airly is laid to rest

IDF soldier who fell in battle against Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip laid to rest.

For the first time:

Mixed-gender search and rescue battalion operating in Gaza Strip

The female and male combat soldiers of the Shachar Battalion search buildings and locate weapons in Gaza.

Triathlete on 24-hour leave from IDF killed in cycling accident

Triathlete Major Chen Yahalom received a 24-hour leave from operational activity on the northern border and was killed in a cycling accident