Swords of Iron

Hamas: We fired a rocket at northern Samaria town

Hamas releases footage purportedly showing launch of Qassam 1 rocket towards the town of Shaked in northern Samaria.

SWC: Hamas could end all the suffering by releasing all hostages

'The suffering of the families of Israeli hostages is on the hands of Hamas terrorists,' Simon Wiesenthal Center says.

Terrorist who attacked Rabbi Dov Lior to be released

One of the terrorists to be freed in the exchange is accused of throwing fire bombs at the house of Rabbi Dov Lior.

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Bodycam footage shows Egoz special forces operating in Gaza

IDF forces raid srategic Hamas targets, direct air strikes on terrorists and weapons stockpiles.

IDF on missile barrage:

35 launches crossed the border from Lebanon

Thirty-five missiles cross border from Lebanon to Israel, some are intercepted.

Analyst:

The soldiers on the ground believe ceasefire is a mistake

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua: 'Significant' discrepancies between how top IDF bronze, soldiers fighting on the ground, see prisoner swap.

Family of hostages:

'Religious Zionism is giving us the cold shoulder'

Journalist Jacky Levy has multiple family members in Hamas captivity, and said that Religious Zionism is uninterested in the hostages.

50 rockets fired in heaviest barrage since start of war

Security sources say Hezbollah fired barrage of 50 rockets towards Israel from Lebanese territory.

Former NSC chair:

'Gaza is like Nazi Germany, you don't send aid to the enemy'

Giora Eiland, former head of the National Security Council, criticizes the decision to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Chief of Staff:

We're not ending the war, we'll continue until we are victorious

IDF Chief of the General Staff meets brigade commanders in Gaza, promises war is not over. 'We'll continue until we are victorious.'

Lebanon: IDF strikes rocket launcher, weapons storage post

IdF hits antitank missile cell near northern border, intercepts surface-to-air missile fired towards IAF aircraft.

IDF strikes Hamas military command centers

IDF ground troops continue striking terrorists, locating underground sites and striking terror infrastructure in Gaza.

Moments of strength from the war

During the days of fighting, the nation of Israel bursts with the spirit of unity, and strength pours out of the battlefield. Watch.

Top White House official:

'The war won't be over after the truce ends'

White House official John Kirby speaks to US Jewish community leaders, says Hamas still poses a real threat to Israel.

In southern Lebanon:

Son of senior Hezbollah parliamentarian eliminated

Hezbollah says son of the chairman of the group's faction in the Lebanese parliament and four others eliminated in Israeli strike.

Amb. Erdan:

'UN Women maliciously disregards Hamas rape and murder'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN lambasts UN agencies at Security Council for deliberately ignoring Hamas crimes against women and humanity.

Talent agency UTA drops Susan Sarandon over antisemitic rant

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon claimed at an anti-Israel rally that Jews fearing antisemitism are 'getting a taste' of Muslim life.

Netanyahu:

'War will continue until Gaza is no longer a threat to Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyah addressed the press on Wednesday regarding the deal to release some of the hostages from Hamas captivity.

Simon Wiesenthal Center:

'Tragically, hostage deal gives Hamas a lifeline'

Simon Wiesenthal Center says it is relieved to see dozens of hostages released, but Hamas must be 'removed permanently' for peace to exist.

IDF Spokesperson:

'The coming days may include psychological terrorism'

IDF Spokesman Hagari asked the public to refrain from spreading baseless news.

Due to prisoner swap:

Terrorist will return to live next door to her victim

The terrorist who stabbed Moriah Cohen in front of her children will be released as part of the deal to release the hostages.

Diplomatic source:

Hostages' families will be told only when the release happens

Israeli source explains why families will not be informed ahead of time that their loved ones are being released by Hamas.

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IDF soldiers in the terror tunnel complex at Shifa Hospital

IDF explores dozens of meters of a tunnel system that passes under the Qatari Building in the hospital complex.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Even during the ceasefire, troops will recive intelligence'

Minister Gallant said that thanks to exact intelligence the troops on the ground know what to do and the enemy is in distress.

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IDF demolishes Hamas military intelligence building

Soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade raided Hamas' military intelligence offices and an outpost and located drone manufacturing workshops.

Staff Sergeant Eitan Dov Rosenzweig fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Eitan Dov Rosenzweig, 21, from Alon Shvut, was a student at the Yeruham Hesder Yeshiva.

Smotrich's condition for supporting hostage deal

After voicing opposition, the Religious Zionism party voted in favor of the hostage deal thanks to a clause added to the Cabinet decision.

Mossad Director in Qatar ahead of hostage deal

Director David Barnea traveled to the country ahead of the deal which will see Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity.

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IDF raids Hamas HQ in luxury Gaza neighborhood

IDF forces found tunnel shafts, a scaled-down model of an IDF armored vehicle, and weapons used on October 7th.

First Lady:

'Women's orgs silence in face of Hamas mass rape a betrayal'

First Lady Michal Herzog expresses shock and anger at international, UN women's organizations for completely ignoring Hamas' mass rapes.

Son of Hamas co-founder:

'If Hamas is not destroyed, the rest of the world is next'

Mosab Hassan Yousef warned that if Hamas gets away with what it did, other radical groups will be inspired to carry out similar attacks.

After 47 days:

Body of Shani Gabai, missing since massacre, identified

Gabai, 26, was working as a security guard at the Supernova music festival when Hamas terrorists attacked it.

Media consultant:

'No regrets about leading the campaign to release Gilad Shalit'

Activist who pushed for Shalit deal: 'Saving lives is most important value in Israeli society,' says she'd be 'happy' to see alternative.

Jewish USC professor barred from campus after criticizing Hamas

University of Southern California forces Economics Professor John Strauss from teaching on campus after activists misrepresent his comments

In the heart of Gaza:

Watch: IDF soldier celebrates birthday of kidnapped brother

Together with other soldiers, Elisha Libman celebrates birthday of brother Elyakim, who was kidnapped by Hamas.

European Commission official:

'This is a war that was imposed on the Israelis by Hamas'

Peter Stano, European Commission spokesman, stresses war was 'imposed on Israelis by Hamas, Israel is retaliating against terrorist attack.'

German Chancellor praises prisoner swap: 'Good news'

'Israeli government has done the right thing,' says Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

UK Foreign Secretary:

Prisoner swap 'crucial step' toward relief of crisis

UK Foreign Sec. says prisoner swap offers 'important opportunity' to ensure aid reaches Gaza, urges 'all parties' to follow through.

Former Mossad & NSC head:

'Military campaign will be difficult to renew after deal'

'It will be much more difficult to resume the military campaign until Hamas collapses,' warns Efraim Halevy, former Mossad chief.

IDF: We destroyed 400 terror tunnel shafts in Gaza

IDF releases footage from Yahalom Unit, says approx. 400 terror tunnel shafts have been identified and destroyed in the Gaza Strip.

Tzohar rabbi meets families of hostages

Rabbi David Stav meets families of hostages, families evacuated from Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Hamas to provide Israel with list of 10 hostages to be released

On Wednesday evening, Hamas is expected to send Israel a list of the 10 hostages to be released Thursday under prisoner swap deal.

European Commission President:

'Wholeheartedly welcome agreement for pause in hostilities'

European Commission President von der Leyen: 'Every day these mothers and children are held hostage by terrorists is one too many.'

Hamas spotters eliminated in Gaza

IDF troops operating in Gaza to kill terrorists, destroy terrorist infrastructure, and locate weapons stored inside civilian buildings.

President Herzog:

'I back and support the hostage release deal'

President Isaac Herzog comments on deal to release hostages which was approved by the government: This is a moral and ethical duty.

Liron Snir, 25, from Ofra, fell in battle in northern Gaza

Captain Liron Snir, a soldier in the Golani Brigade, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Report:

Blinken to travel to Israel next week

Axios reports Secretary of State will meet Israeli and Palestinian Arab officials to discuss the war in Gaza.

'Barbaric':

Bahrain’s Crown Prince condemns Hamas' attack on Israel

Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister publicly condemned Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, called on group to release hostages.

Iron Dome intercepts suspicious object in northern Israel

Sirens warning of infiltration of hostile aircraft sounded in Hanita and in Rosh Hanikra.

IDF provides new details on Shifa Hospital tunnels

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari: Hamas used human shields for terror. This is a war crime.

Moving event:

Torah scrolls at Western Wall dedicated to the fallen

Two Torah scrolls dedicated to Western Wall, writing begins of scrolls for synagogues in the Gaza Envelope communities and at IDF bases.

Elon Musk:

'All X revenue from war to go to Israeli hospitals & Red Cross'

Musk announces donations of all revenue related to war after 27 Democrats accuse X of profiting from accounts glorifying violence.

Brother of Hadar Goldin:

'Operation must not end until last soldier returns'

Tzur Goldin, whose brother's body is being held by Hamas: "Make sure that this operation does not end until the last soldier returns."

Netanyahu:

'Red Cross to visit Hamas hostages, provide medical assistance'

For 1st time ever, the Red Cross will visit Israelis held hostage by Hamas, under terms of hostage deal.

MK Saada: "Sinwar should not be allowed to perform selection"

Likud MK Moshe Saada criticizes the outline of the deal for the release of the hostages: "We must reach a deal that includes everyone."

MK Ohad Tal:

'Only way to release our hostages is to pressure Hamas more'

MK Ohad Tal: "We have to pressure Hamas much, much more and that is the only way we will be able to bring our hostages back home."

Avi Maoz: 'Strongly oppose surrendering to terror'

Deputy Minister Avi Maoz: calls on the government to return the army to full combat operation until the mission is completed.

Cabinet discusses hostage deal with some ministers opposed

Religious Zionist parties to oppose deal to fee terrorists and pause fighting in exchange for 50 hostages, haredi parties to support deal.

Religious Zionist Party:

'Proposed deal is bad - we must not agree to it'

Religious Zionist Party: "deal for release of the hostages is bad for Israel's security, bad for the hostages and bad for the IDF soldiers"

Rocket strikes highway in central Israel during rocket barrage

10 rockets fired at Rishon Lezion area, 1 misfired and lands in Gaza.