Swords of Iron

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

Palestinian Authority denies massacre, blames Israel for deaths

An official notice from the PA claims that Israel attacked the Supernova festival to prevent prisoners from being moved to Gaza.

Open the second front

Israel is winning in the south, but must begin addressing its online image.

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President Herzog's message of hope to world Jewry

Israeli President says Israel is here for world Jewry just as world Jewry is there for Israel during Hamas war, wave of antisemitism.

Yeshiva headmaster: 'Anyone who can't fight must study Torah'

Rabbi Shmuel Haber, headmaster of the Karnei Shomron Yeshiva, days that the best thing to do besides fighting is intense Torah study.

Interior Minister supports death penalty for Oct. 7 terrorists

'The law allows this already. It is time to carry out what the law allows.'

3 soldiers who fell during war against Hamas identified

IDF clears for publication: First Sergeant Yakir Biton, Sergeant Major Rani Tahan, Major Chen Yahalom, fell during war.

After a month and a half:

Body of 12-year-old girl killed on Oct. 7 identified

Archaeologists help identify Liel Hetzroni, young girl murdered and burned by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri.

MK Matan Kahana:

Europe Wake Up!

Former Minister Matan Kahana releases video calling of European nations to realize Israel's enemies oppose Western civilization.

35 tunnel shafts found in Gaza neighborhood

IDF operates in Sheikh Ijlin and Rimal areas where senior Hamas leaders live.

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Is this the kind of babysitter you'd want?

Families of the hostages have released a video ahead of International Children's Day to raise awareness for the children in captivity.

LA Police claim:

'Killing of Paul Kessler doesn't appear to be a hate crime'

Ventura County DA says killing of elderly Jewish man by anti-Israel protestor does not 'meet the elements of a hate crime.'

Four students arrested for incitement to terrorism

Four students in northern Israel we're arrested after publishing posts praising the Hamas invasion of israel.

Fallen hero saves more lives by donating organs to 6 people

Family of Staff Sergeant Yehonatan Yitzchak Samo, who fell battling Hamas terrorists in Gaza, fulfill his wish to donate his organs.

Smotrich to Gallant:

'Security officials working to replace Hamas with PA'

Finance Minister says defense officials acting against Cabinet decision not to deal with issue of who will rule Gaza after Hamas defeated.

Soccer players hold moment of silence for Hamas attack victims

Israel and Poland’s Under-21 soccer players hold unauthorized moment of silence after kick-off. UEFA refused to authorize it pre-game.

The Russian connection to October 7th

We have entered a new age where cyber is the new tank on the battlefield and the new fighter jet in the sky. Analysis.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We don't want war to spread, but it could be unavoidable'

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says US is escalating the war in Gaza with massive support for Israel.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

IDF clears for publication: Sergeant Binyamin Meir Airly and Captain (res.) Roey Biber fell in battle in northern Gaza.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We continue to operate in the tunnel shaft found at Shifa'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari provides update on the war: IDF forces continue to fight and deepen their gains in the northern Gaza Strip.

Washington Post report:

Tentative deal reached to pause conflict, free hostages

Report says tentative deal would free dozens of hostages in exchange for five-day pause. White House spokesperson: No deal in place yet.

As Israel fights Hamas:

Sen. Sanders calls for US aid to Israel to be conditioned

Sanders acknowledges Hamas started the war but claims Israel "does not have the right to wage almost total warfare against Palestinians."

White House adviser:

'Hostages must be freed before significant pause'

White House adviser Brett McGurk says hostages taken by Hamas must be free before a “significant pause” can happen.

Seinfeld star supports effort to release hostages

Actor Jason Alexander records video in which he serves as the voice of nine-year-old boy who celebrated his birthday in Hamas captivity.

The last call:

'Miss you, love you, waiting for your return'

CPT Jamal Abbas, who was killed in Gaza, spoke to his father and brother during the battle, a conversation which was their last.

IDF surveillance posts warned about impending invasion

IDF surveillance operators who tried to warn their commander of unusual activity near the border were threatened with legal action.

Police investigation:

At least 350 were massacred at music festival

Music festival at Kibbutz Re'im was not on Hamas terrorists' list of targets, investigation reveals.

Former AG:

Existing laws allow death sentence for Nukhba murderers

Avichai Mandelblit, former Attorney General, says Oct. 7 murderers may be sentenced to death, security sources should be consulted first.

Week 6 - Live updates:

IDF continues to operate in and around Shifa Hospital

IDF forces battling Hamas terrorists in Al-Shati Camp in Gaza as war against Hamas enters 6th week.

Washington Post:

How Israel’s high-tech ‘Iron Wall’ crumbled on Oct. 7th

Washington Post analysis shows how Hamas succeeded in infiltrating Israel, neutralizing border wall & exploiting Israel's reliance on tech.

Hamas: 87 hostages in exchange for ceasefire, terrorists, & fuel

Hamas sets new terms for prisoner swap, offering less than half of the hostages in exchange for jailed terrorists, fuel, & time to regroup.

Hamas gravely miscalculated how Israel would react

The terrorist group that rules the Gaza Strip never anticipated that Israel would launch an all-out undertaking to destroy it.

Joe Biden:

US won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas

US Pres. Biden compares Putin to Hamas, urges two-state solution as only viable option for long-term peace.

PM Netanyahu: 'Thus far, there is no prisoner deal'

PM Netanyahu holds press conference with Defense Min. Gallant, Minister Gantz. 'Thanks to our soldiers, we are winning.'

Defense Min.: 'We will exact a price for every threat'

Defense Min. Gallant: Israel is attacking Hezbollah's offensive infrastructure. 'We will ensure residents of northern Israel feel secure.'

Hamas operatives surround themselves with children

A photo taken in Gaza shows terrorists surrounding themselves with children to prevent the IDF from targeting them.

IDF: Five soldiers fell over weekend, one on November 7

Reserve paramedic, combat paramedic, and four other soldiers fall while battling terrorists in Gaza, IDF says.

Hamas confirms death of former parliament official

Hamas confirms: Ahmed Bahar, 76, died following Israeli airstrike.