Swords of Iron

For the first time:

'Arrow 3' conducts successful operational interception

"Arrow 3" interceptor used operationally for the first time, successfully intercepts a target fired at Israel in the Red Sea region.

Israel is acquired by harship:

PM Netanyahu meets family of soldier who fell in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara met the family of Pdaya Mark, who fell in Gaza last week.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'If anyone can rescue the hostages, it's the IDF'

Former Commander of the British armed forces in Afghanistan visits Arutz Sheva's Jerusalem studio to discuss the war against Hamas.

Since war began:

9,500 rockets and dozens of aircraft launched at Israel

For the first time, all the aerial defense systems are working simultaneously - Iron Dome, David's Sling, MIM-104 Patriot, and Arrow.

'What was won't be':

How Hamas murderers are treated in prison | Watch

Over 2,600 terrorists have found themselves in Israel's prisons over the past month, where they spend their time cuffed and in solitude.

Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

'It's our job to remind the world why we are fighting'

Former Justice Minister visits southern communities devasted by Hamas, pledges to help rebuild quickly.

Berlin:

Brandenburg Gate lit up with: 'Never Again is Now'

On the night marking Kristallnacht and amid the war between Israel and Hamas, Berlin landmark lit up with a message against antisemitism.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'As a father, what father stops searching for his children?! '

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says the IDF has begun using new methods to deal with the tunnels and those in them.

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IDF Chief of Staff and Shin Bet Director visit Gaza Strip

Chief of Staff Halevi and Shin Bet Director Bar held a joint situational assessment on the battlefield in Gaza.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Dov Moshe Kogen fell in battle in Gaza

Kogen was the third member of Shaldag and the 36th IDF soldier to fall since the beginning of the ground operation.

Body of Sgt. Roni Eshel, missing for 34 days, identified

Roni Eshel, 19, served as an observation soldier in Nahal Oz. Her parents had hoped she could be rescued from Gaza.

Scotland:

78-year-old veteran assaulted by anti-Israel activists

Elderly veteran punched and kicked by anti-Israel demonstrators while attempting to sell Remembrance Day poppies at Waverley Station.

Report:

Two hostages to be released from Gaza captivity

Palestinian Islamic Jihad announced that it was prepared to release two hostages: an elderly woman and a child.

Gallant:

'We won't stop until we eradicate Hamas'

Defense Minister meets soldiers of the 252nd Sinai Division. 'Now everyone knows why we need the reserves.'

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Prayer with families of the hostages at Me'arat Hamachpelah

Families of hostages and fallen soldiers gather at the Cave of the Patriarchs to call out to G-d ahead of 'Shabbat Hebron.'

Over 50 terrorists eliminated:

IDF raids Hamas military quarter in the heart of Gaza City

The military quarter area is the heart of the intelligence and operational activities of Hamas.

Brawl breaks out outside Gal Gadot's screening of Hamas film

Anti-Israel protestors chant for destruction of Israel at demonstration against showing of film documenting Hamas' massacre in LA.

30 days after massacre:

Fallen hero's baby smiles for photo at father's grave

Brother of Maj David Meir, who fell defending Kibbutz Be'eri, says it is appropriate to see his brother's smile reflected in his son.

IDF forces strike two antitank terror cells on Lebanon border

IDF strikes antitank terror cells, respond to terrorists' fire with artillery fire.

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IDF soldiers sing Hatikvah, plant Israeli flag on Gaza beach

In moving video, IDF soldiers from Israel's ground forces plant Israeli flag on Gaza beach, sing national anthem 'Hatikvah.' Watch.

Reuters: No prior knowledge of Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Reuters denies any suggestion it had prior knowledge of Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

Minister demands:

News outlets investigate journalists who documented massacre

Min. Karhi: 'Now is the time to make a clear choice: the side of life and good, or he side of depraved terrorism, inhumanity, and evil.'

Watch: Reserve unit celebrates 'bar mitzvah' for soldier

Soldiers from Battalion 129, a reserve unit on the northern border, hold bar mitzvah celebration for Yonatan Miller, a soldier from the US.

IDF eliminates Hamas antitank commander

Terrorist Ibrahim Abu-Maghsib, Head of Hamas’ Anti-Tank Missile Unit in the Central Camps Brigade, eliminated in IDF operation.

AG calls for return to regular government meetings

Gali Baharav-Miara wrote to the Prime Minister to advise that the government return to regular meetings instead of telephone votes.

Benny Gantz:

Journalists who stood by during massacre equal to terrorists

'Journalists who stood idle while children were slaughtered are no different than terrorists,' Min. Benny Gantz says.

Hamas' cynical use of Gazans:

IDF uncovers weapons manufacturing site next to children's room

IDF soldiers locate weapons production facility inside residential building, next to little girls' bedroom.

Int'l law expert:

UN is anti-Israel? Antisemitism, it's always been antisemitism

Human Rights Voices President Anne Bayefsky speaks to Arutz Sheva about the UN's failure to condemn Hamas, campaign to destroy Israel.

Labor Minister: 'There will be elections 90 days after the war'

Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur says that part of the government taking responsibility for the war will need to include new elections.

IDF forces complete takeover of Hamas post

IAF planes hit hundreds of terror targets, as IDF completes takeover of Hamas post, following hours of fighting.

Sergeant Eliahou Benjamin Elmakayes fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Eliahou Benjamin Elmakayes, 29, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

Mansour Abbas:

'Hamas' actions do not reflect the Palestinian people'

Ra'am chairman says his demand that an MK from his party resign from the Knesset was intended to block a move by the right to oust her.

Montreal:

Altercation at university over Israel-Hamas war turns violent

One person arrested and at least three injured at Concordia University after altercation related to the Israel-Hamas war.

Revealed:

Gaza-based photojournalists were in Israel during Hamas massacre

HonestReporting outlines how Gaza-based photojournalists infiltrated Israeli territory to document October 7 attack.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'I told Biden his accusations against settlers are unfounded'

While meeting Judea and Samaria leaders, the Prime Minister said that 'there will not be a ceasefire without the return of our hostages.'

White House condemns Rashida Tlaib for 'from river to sea' chant

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says administration "strongly disagrees" with Tlaib after House votes to censure her.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We seized over 700 RPGs and killed many terrorists'

IDF Spokesman Hagari stated that ground forces are operating deep in Gaza City, and Hamas has lost control of the northern Gaza Strip.

Terrorists reveal:

This is how Hamas exploits hospitals and ambulances

In a recorded conversation, a Hamas terrorist operative can be heard telling a Gazan resident: 'I can leave with any ambulance I want.'

First time in 40 years:

Entire reserve division fighting in Gaza Strip

252nd Division entered the Gaza last Saturday. This is the first time an entire reserve division entered battle since the first Lebanon war.

Witness:

Attacker stalked elderly Jewish man before killing him in LA

Friend of 69-year-old Jewish man who was murdered at an anti-Israel protest says attacker was watching them, targeted the shorter man.

SSG Noam Yosef Abu, aged 20 from Dimona fell in battle in Gaza

The number of IDF soldiers who have fallen since the beginning of the ground operation stands at 34.

Supreme Court denies petition to allow anti-war demonstrations

Judge Ruth Ronen ruled that while police are generally obligated to allow protests, under the current circumstances they may deny the right.

Chilling survivor testimony:

Hamas terrorists used mass rape as weapon of war

Police collect 700 testimonies from survivors of October 7 massacre, 50,000 videos from attack in biggest investigation in Israeli history.

'Like a Brother'

Unity song in wake of war

The new video by David Green shows how powerful we are when we all unite as a nation. Watch.

Southern Hebron Hills:

Youth plant trees in memory of fallen soldier

Youth from Otniel planted trees in memory of 2nd Lt. Pdaya Mark, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Australia:

Jewish man beaten by Pro-Palestine ativists in Sydney

Anti-Israel crowd surrounds, beats Jewish man who tore down poster for demonstration which already happened, punches him in head repeatedly.

Civilian killed by anti-tank missile identified as Meir Moyal

Moyal was leaving an IDF post to which he had delivered water and was hit by the missile.

Guterres:

'Civilian deaths show something wrong with Israel response'

UN Secretary-General continues his criticism of Israel's self-defense against Hamas, ignores Hamas use of human shields.

Hamas accuses UNRWA of aiding civilians fleeing warzone

Terror organization furious at civilians relocating from northern Gaza to southern Gaza where they cannot be used as human shields.

Tunnels, HQs, and arms depots:

This is how the IDF is taking down Hamas infrastructure in Gaza

Since the beginning of the fighting, 130 Hamas tunnel shafts have been destroyed by IDF forces in the Gaza Strip.

'Beware of those hiding behind white flags'

Shurat Hadin's Darshan-Leitner warns: White flags in Gazan marches to south may be hiding terrorists, innocent civilians don't need a flag.

New law bans consumption of Hamas, ISIS, publications

Knesset plenum approves new bill banning consumption of terror-inciting content.

Turning the lights on: Cameri Theatre resumes activity

Turning the lights on: The Cameri Theater is back in action and starting next week will resume its events and performances.

Report:

Qatar brokering deal to free 10-15 hostages for pause

Talks reportedly underway to allow for 1-2 pause in fighting in Gaza in exchange for freeing of about a dozen of Hamas' hostages.

On National Mall:

Jewish organizations announce march for Israel

Event will bring together communities from across USA, show strong solidarity with Israel, & demand immediate release of remaining hostages.

Top Hamas official to NYT:

'Battle is to wake up the world, not to improve Gaza conditions'

Khalil al-Hayya explains the organization's goal is 'not to run Gaza and to bring it water and electricity,' but to 'wake the world up.'

Blinken on 'the day after the war': No reoccupation of Gaza

US Sec. of State says Gaza needs 'Palestinian-led governance,' unified 'under the Palestinian Authority.'

Kfar Maimon rabbi:

This is the miraculous way our village was saved

Rabbi Michael Edrei, rabbi of Kfar Maimon on the Gaza border, says his village was saved by 'an enormous miracle.'

Pilot recalls first day of war

'We were shot at, rockets fell around us'

N., a Yasur pilot recounted flying in difficult conditions on the day of the surprise Hamas attack.

Watch:

Thousands of civilians from northern Gaza evacuate southwards

Beginning at 10a.m., thousands of residents of northern Gaza heeded the IDF's call, and are now evacuating by way of the Salah AlDin road.