Swords of Iron

White House:

US has independent intelligence proving Hamas use of hospitals

Biden Administration for the first time supports Israeli narrative that Hamas uses hospitals in Gaza for military purposes.

Pres. Herzog prays at Western Wall for IDF soldiers and captives

President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, prayed this evening at Western Wall Plaza for well-being of IDF soldiers and swift return of captives.

Netanyahu:

'I suggest that Hezbollah not try the State of Israel'

We are committed to restoring security to the citizens of Israel in both the south and the north. This is what we will do."

Sharansky at DC rally:

'We defeated the Soviet Union, we'll defeat our enemies today'

Former Soviet refusenik says support of world Jewry sustained him during his years of imprisonment, will defeat Hamas and its supporters.

13th Battalion reclaim IDF equipment in Gaza

Coming full circle: 13th Battalion forces in Gaza find equipment belonging to battalion soldiers, stolen on the day of the massacre

Pres. Herzog to DC rallygoers:

'In our darkest moment, you stood up and declared: I am here'

Israeli President speaks to 'March for Israel' rally in Washington from the Western Wall.

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March for Israel rally in Washington DC

Hundreds of thousands gather for a rally at the National Mall in support of Israel and the US Jewish community following the Hamas massacre.

IDF:

"IDF dismantling Hamas' centers and capabilities"

IDF: "IDF and 162nd Division are dismantling Hamas' centers and capabilities it had built over the years".

Rep. Ritchie Torres:

'All who want Israel destroyed call for a ceasefire'

Democratic Congressman from the Bronx addresses pro-Israel rally in DC, says US support for Israel embedded in country's DNA.

Labor Party head: Something is ‘very wrong’ on the global left

MK and Labor Party chairperson interviewed this week by Politico and did not spare criticism from her colleagues in the global left.

No budget?

Yair Lapid to Foreign Ministry: "Stop whining"

Min. of Foreign Affairs announced that due to lack of budget they stopped PR work. Opp.leader suggests "things that don't cost a dime".

Biden's message hostages' familes: Hang in there, we're coming

President Biden says he believes a deal to free the Hamas hostages will happen.

FM to Red Cross President:

You must demand a sign of life from the hostages

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets with President of the Red Cross, demands that the Red Cross demand a visit to the hostages held by Hamas.

Nothing will hurt me:

Israeli band commemorates voice of Oct. 7 terror attack victim

Video clip of paramedic brutally murdered by terrorists on October 7 in Kibbutz Be’eri, singing was found.

2 hurt, 1 seriously, in rocket barrage on central Israel

20-year-old man seriously hurt, 43-year-old woman moderately hurt after suffering shrapnel wounds from rocket attack on Tel Aviv.

Rabbi Moshe Hauer:

'We will rally for Israel and protest antisemitism'

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, speaks with Arutz Sheva towards the Jewish rally in Washington.

New footage of Gaza hospital where hostages were held released

New footage shows raid of the Rantisi children’s hospital in Gaza City by the Navy's Shayetet 13 commando unit and the 401st Armored Brigade

Blinken announces new US sanctions on Hamas

US launches 3rd round of sanctions on Hamas-affiliated individuals in response to the October 7 massacre.

UN delays humanitarian zone to avoid aligning with Israel

The UN is refusing to support the humanitarian zone in the south of the Gaza Strip, to avoid being seen agreeing to Israeli demands.

Defense Ministry speeds up payments to suppliers

Since the start of the war, the Defense Ministry has been taking a number of steps to add billions of shekels to the Israeli economy.

'Broken heart can't believe'

12-year-old from Kibbutz Be'eri confirmed dead

Until yesterday, Liel Hetzroni was considered the only missing girl from the October 7 Hamas attack.

'Honest Reporting':

What's really going on in al-Shifa Hospital?

NGO responds to false reports on Israeli attack on Gaza hospital and reminds viewers which side is using the site as a base. Watch.

Tens of thousands arrive in Washington ahead of pro-Israel rally

Planes, trains and bus caravans: Ahead of mass pro-Israel rally, tens of thousands of Jews are descending on Washington.

Ashkelon: Two injured after rocket lands in residential area

Rocket barrage on southern Israel leaves two lightly injured, two suffering shock, after missile lands outside Ashkelon home.

Anti-Israel journalist removed from Amtrak train

Journalist Aaron Mate was removed from an Amtrak train after challenging Senator Chris Coons' support for Israel.

IDF takes control of eliminated Hamas commander's headquarters

IDF soldiers conduct raid on concrete factory, after discovering weapons, tunnel shafts, and Hamas leaders' headquarters.

Netanyahu to Fox News:

If we don't win now, Europe and the US are next

Prime Minister Netanyahu explains why the war in Gaza is important to the entire Middle East, and the entire world

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Pararescue Unit 669 evacuates wounded soldiers under fire

Uni 669, Israel's special-operations pararescue unit, has saved more than sixty soldiers since the beginning of the ground offensive.

Watch: Two wedding celebrations merge in Israeli bomb shelter

After sirens sound in Israel, attendees at two weddings rush to safety - and join in shared dancing, as the brides themselves join hands.

IDF confirms:

Soldier who appeared in Hamas video no longer alive

Noa Marciano, the 19-year-old soldier who appeared in a Hamas video, is no longer alive, IDF confirms.

IDF intelligence director: 'We failed in our primary objective'

General Aharon Haliva, director of Military Intelligence Directorate, wrote an open letter to his department for the 39th day of the war.

Netanyahu to ministers: 'You need to learn to keep quiet'

The Prime Minister and Attorney General warned cabinet ministers that strong statements about the war could be considered war crimes.

Body of peace activist Vivian Silver identified among massacred

Vivian Silver, 74, was a left-wing, Canadian-Israeli peace activist. She was murdered in the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Be'eri.

IDF uncovers terror tunnel shaft - in a mosque

IDF soldiers uncover terror tunnel shaft in mosque; continue striking Hamas terrorists and infrastructure in Gaza.

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Rosh Chodesh prayers with evacuees from southern Israel

At a Dead Sea hotel: Singer Aharon Razel leads festive prayers, together with evacuees from Gaza border communities.

'One million citizens were abandoned'

Itai Hoffman, chairman of the civilian security coordinators' union, demands more support for civilian security personnel.

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Rosh Chodesh prayers - at synagogue in devastated Kibbutz Be'eri

At the synagogue in Kibbutz Be'eri, singer Yitzchak Meir marks 1st day of the Jewish month of Kislev by praying together with IDF soldiers.

Likud and Yesh Atid MKs demand

Gazan refugees should be resettled by the West

Danon & Ben Barak: "Europe and USA should offer a haven for Gaza residents who seek relocation".

Report:

Israel and Hamas close to agreeing on prisoner swap

Swap would see temporary ceasefire, and the release of some - but not all - hostages held by terrorists in Gaza.

Iran:

'Without a ceasefire, the war will expand to other fronts'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: The US must understand that only an immediate cessation of the "massacres" will prevent an escalation.

Jewish French MP to Macron:

'Israel does not bomb children, it is simply at war'

Jewish French MP Meyer Habib responds to French President's comments on BBC that Israel "should stop killing women and babies in Gaza".

Two soldiers fell in battle, four seriously injured

Staff sergeant Roee Marom, 21, from Ra'anana, and Master sergeant (res.) Raz Abulafia, 27, from Rishpon, fell in northern Gaza.

White House clarifies Biden's comments on Gaza hospitals

White House explains Biden was not being critical of Israel, but rather of Hamas, when he said hospitals “must be protected” in Gaza.

IDF coordinates transfer of incubators to Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF initiates humanitarian effort to coordinate transfer of incubators from a hospital in Israel to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

S&P: Israel's GDP expected to shrink due to the war

S&P credit rating company follows up on statement in which it lowered Israel's credit outlook from “stable” to “negative”.

PA returns tax funds to Israel over offset of Gaza funds

PA refuses to accept the money that Israel collects on its behalf following Cabinet decision to offset funds intended for the Gaza Strip.

Psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of abducted soldier

IDF responds to video published by Hamas of 19-year-old IDF soldier Noa Marciano who was abducted to Gaza on October 7.

Tragedy struck again, but Orit is still spreading hope

Orit Mark Ettinger has mourned four deaths in her family but is determined to continue inspiring everyone she can.

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

'Demonstrations do not represent UK street'

Israeli Amb. to the UK says the British govt. understands the magnitude of the Hamas massacre, public does not support Islamic extremists.

Gallant:

'Tonight - the world got to see what we have known for years'

Defense Minister on revelation that Hamas held hostages underneath a Gaza hospital: We will continue operating against Hamas.

'Hostages held here'

IDF reveals how Hamas turned hospital into terror base

Real Admiral Daniel Hagari delivers statement to media on terror infrastructure found at Rantisi Hospital.

Defense Minister: 'Gazans are looting Hamas bases'

Defense Minister Gallant says that Hamas is losing the ability to rule Gaza.

Golani soldiers raise Israeli flag in Hamas parliament

Israeli soldiers capture symbol of Hamas rule over Gaza.

Interior Committee speeds up process for building shelters

New amendments allow adding bomb shelters to buildings at an accelerated pace and without cumbersome bureaucracy.

Biden: 3-year-old among American hostages held by Hamas

US President tells Qatari Emir that a toddler whose parents were murdered on October 7 is among the US citizens kidnapped by Hamas.

Chabad brings soldiers laundromat, barbecue, and inspiration

Chabad Hassidim visited the Sde Teiman IDF base with a mobile laundromat and a barbecue dinner to raise their morale for the fighting ahead.

Commander of Hamas anti-tank force killed in Gaza

Yaakub A'ashur, Head of the Anti-Tank Missile Array of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade, killed along with senior operative Mohammed Dababash.

Netanyahu warns Nasrallah:

'Those who play with fire will be met with stronger fire'

PM visits 'Bedouin Battalion,' calls soldiers 'the future of us all,' warns Hezbollah leader against expanding Hamas war.

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Hamas terrorists take hostages from music festival, fire RPG

New footage shows Hamas arrive at music party when 260 people were murdered on October 7.

Chinese government tracks visitors who support Israel

An Israeli visiting China criticized the Chinese government's stance on Israel's war in Gaza and began receiving calls from the government.