Swords of Iron

Hostage release deal outline:

12 to be released each day, respite set for 4 days

A political official outlined the agreement for the release of the hostages in Gaza - which may be expanded during implementation.

'Adolf was right,' 'gas the Jews' written on NYC subway train

New York City subway system has seen multiple calls to exterminated Jews in graffiti form since October 7 massacre.

We’ll make difficult decisions, return of the hostages is closer

Minister of Defense: "To bring about the return of the hostages is an ultimate goal that I will make every effort to reach."

Military Expert:

'Nasrallah firing on Israel because Hamas is in the limelight'

Dr. Amir Bohbot, military and security affairs commentator, explained why he believes tensions in the northern region are increasing

Northern front:

IDF eliminates senior Hamas official in Lebanon

IDF attacked terrorist targets in Lebanon in response to the firing on the north. Senior member of Hamas was killed in one of the attacks.

MK Benny Gantz:

'Nasrallah, do not endanger Beirut for the sake of Tehran'

Minister Gantz toured the Golan Heights. On the situation on the Lebanese border. "We are willing to expand campaign on the northern border"

'Fallen soldier saved 30 soldiers'

Bereaved mother: "I feel Shilo with me. His spirit, his his joy. On Friday night when we bless our children, he's not there - it's hard."

IDF launches website revealing how Hamas uses Gaza hospitals

New website provides detailed information on Hamas use of hospitals for military purposes.

Report:

Cabinet to meet at 8 tonight to vote on hostage deal

PM to convene War Cabinet, Political-Security Cabinet, and Cabinet tonight to approve deal to free dozens of Hamas hostages.

Hostages' parents support DM, demand increased pressure on Hamas

Parents of hostages call to end humanitarian aid to Gaza, worry release of women and children will harm hostages left behind.

Otzma Yehudit MK: 'The battle stays with me in my dreams'

MK Almog Cohen says he is still suffering psychological trauma from the Hamas invasion, during which he fought to defend Ofakim.

Only an Israel victory can free the hostages

The State of Israel rescued defeat from the jaws of victory and handed back the initiative to the psychopathic Sinwar. Op-ed.

In northern Israel:

Key hospital gets fortified operations center

IFCJ dedicates new fortified emergency operations center in northern hospital.

Binyamin Region salutes its thousands of mobilized families

Thousands of children and mothers participated in a respite day in the Magic Kass amusement park.

Fact-checking UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Users of X used community notes to refute one of the Secretary-General's claims about the invasion of Gaza.

Ben-Gvir: Food and fuel to Gaza is insane

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced the idea of any prisoner exchange deal and called to halt humanitarian deliveries to Gaza.

UN rapporteurs should focus on immediate release of all hostages

'Imperative for international community to exert every effort to secure safe return of the hostages,' expert Dr. Shelly Aviv Yeini says.

Liberman:

Obsession with discussing prisoner swap raises price

'Hamas has identified that this is our weak spot, and is utilizing that to its fullest,' opposition MK Avigdor Liberman says.

Jewish groups to Biden gov't:

Grant protected status to Israelis in the US

HIAS and other groups ask Biden administration to extend protected status to Israelis in US.

A story of sacrifice:

Father died in Yom Kippur War, brother in Lebanon, son in Gaza

Amon Vaspi, recently killed in action in Gaza, is the fifth combat soldier in his family to die while serving in the IDF.

Israeli source: We are close to closing a prisoner swap

Senior Israeli source says Israel and Hamas are nearing prisoner swap - but lowers the number of terrorists to be freed.

IDF in Gaza:

'Any children who speak Hebrew, run to us'

IDF forces call out to civilians leaving Gaza, in the hopes of finding hostages being smuggled south.

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

Viewer discretion advised:

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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Israel is facing a media and information war on many fronts. Join us - share the information and stories from Israel.

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.