Swords of Iron

Strengthening security measures in Israel amidst rising threats

On that fateful day in October, settlements equipped with trained and well-prepared response units suffered minimal or no damage.

MK Matan Kahana: Hamas prefers dead Jews to living Arabs

We will fight them until we destroy them - and for as long as it takes. A warning to the countries of the world against radical Islam.

Israel launches daily news briefing - in Farsi

Iranian Israeli teams up with American film producer Guy Ross to produce daily Farsi-language news broadcasts on the Israel-Hamas war.

Two soldiers injured in clashes with Hezbollah

Two IDF soldiers injured on northern border; IDF strikes Hezbollah compound, infrastructure, in Lebanon.

IDF reveals:

Recording: Hamas holds hospital fuel reserves for use in terror

Recording of conversation with Gaza healthcare official reveals that Hamas holds Shifa hospital fuel stores, controls Gaza energy resources.

Israeli forces eliminate Hamas commander Mustafa Dalul

IDF continues ground, air and naval strikes in Gaza following elimination of Mustafa Dalul, Commander of Hamas’ Sabra Tel al-Hawa Battalion.

Gazans who were in Israel when Hamas attacked returned home

Cabinet decides: Thousands of Gazan workers who were in Israel when Hamas brutally massacred Israeli civilians will be returned to Gaza.

US Ambassador to land in Israel on Friday

Newly-appointed US Amb. Jack Lew to arrive in Israel together with US Sec. of State Blinken, submit credentials early next week.

Watch:

The Golani Brigade’s heroic battle last night in Gaza

Soldiers clash with a number of terror squads inside the Gaza Strip and prevail after a lengthy battle under heavy fire.

US flying drones over Gaza in search of hostages

US officials say US has been flying intelligence gathering drones over Gaza for over a week.

House passes resolution condemning terror support at campuses

US House of Representatives approves resolution condemning support of terrorist organizations at higher education institutions.

Psychological terror:

Hamas sends messages to relatives of hostages

Terrorist organization sends messages to families of hostages in an attempt to influence them to click on malicious links.

IDU dogs search for victims and terorrists after Hamas massacre

The Israel Dog Unit is using a variety of working dogs to search for victims or terrorists still unaccounted for after the Hamas invasion.

Vice President Harris:

'We are not going to condition the support we give Israel'

US Vice President says US will continue to stand with Israel's right to defend itself and will not place any conditions on aid.

Khamenei posts in Hebrew:

'The Zionist entity is lying to you'

Iran’s Supreme Leader, known for his threats against Israel, takes to X and posts anti-Israel message in Hebrew.

Report:

Assad agreed to send Russian missile system to Hezbollah

US reportedly has intelligence that Syrian President has agreed to provide Hezbollah with a Russian-made missile defense system.

'Stop talking about losses - let's crush them'

Gen. Itzhak Brik, who warned of Israel's lack of combat readiness before the war, discusses what Israel must do now.

House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson before the vote: There was a ceasefire – before the October 7 attack. We must pass aid to Israel now.

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Heartbreaking song calling for return of kidnapped Israelis

Singers Shiri Maimon and Tamir Grinberg perform "Coming Home" at Jerusalem Arena. Each of the hostages is a missing light.

Cabinet decides:

PA funds will be transferred - without money intended for Gaza

Israel will transfer money to the Palestinian Authority during the war, but will offset the amounts intended for the Gaza Strip.

Marc Lamont Hill: Hamas shouldn't be treated as terrorists

Ex-CNN pundit fired for calling for the destruction of Israel laments that mainstream media won't interview Hamas over 'terrorist' label.

Russian Wagner group may give antiair system to Hezbollah

US intelligence officials warn Russian mercenary group in talks to provide SA-22 system to Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Golani battalion's fight against terrorists - 'Until victory'

The 13th Golani battalion encountered terrorists a group of terrorists and led a combined arms fight to repel them.

IDF Spokesman:

IDF forces have completely surrounded Gaza City

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says the idea of a ceasefire with Hamas is 'not on the table now.'

Bennett: What does 'eradicate Hamas' actually mean?

Former PM speaks to i24NEWS about what the goals of the war against Hamas are.

A musical message to the people of Israel

130 youth, along with the band Kippalive, joined together to sing songs of faith and strength in a message to the nation.

Gallant:

'We have “unique solutions” to Hamas tunnel threat'

Defense Minister meets soldiers from IDF Yahalom Special Operations Engineering Unit, says Hamas faces choice of surrender or death.

Over 130 terrorists killed in Gaza in last few hours

IDF troops continue to engage in fierce battles against Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Netanyahu: 'We will win militarily and economically'

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a series of measures to counter the financial impacts of the war.

The IAF's viral video sensation

An IAF radio recording released to the public has garnered ten million views and thousands of imitations online.

IDF paratrooper Yair Nifousy killed in battle in Gaza

Staff Sgt. Nifousy succumbed to injuries sustained in battle with Hamas terrorists yesterday. 19 soldiers have fallen in battle with Hamas.

IDF broadly deployed in north

Israeli military forces at full readiness in response to repeated rocket and anti-tank missile attacks from Lebanon.

Chief of Staff:

Gaza is surrounded, IAF is ready to attack other fronts

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi delivered an address tonight promising that the IDF was ready to fight on any front necessary.

Home, restaraunt struck by rockets from Gaza and Lebanon

Terrorists in Gaza launch rocket attack on central Israel while terrorists in Lebanon launch attacks on northern Israel.

'We must win properly - and permanently'

The most guaranteed way for Israel to rehabilitate it's southern towns.

Report:

Hamas stockpiling 200,000 gallons of fuel for rockets

Terror group which rules Gaza steals badly needed fuel from hospitals to power its war machine.

IDF Commander: We will not let victory slip from our hands

Commander of the 36th Division, Brigadier General Dado Bar Kalifa, tells his soldiers going into battle: 'We have an iron will. I trust you'

Watch: Israeli F-35 intercepts cruise missile

IAF reveals: This is how an F-35 fighter plane intercepted a cruise missile, and how the 'Arrow' intercepted a surface-to-surface missile.

High school students join Israel advocacy effort

ORT Israel students and teachers enlist in an Israeli advocacy room around the world.

Fake profiles attemting to collect intelligence from soldiers

The IDF has exposed a complex network of fake profiles on social media that attempt to lure soldiers into giving over sensitive information.

Pri Gan's miracle:

Another town's security squad saved them - & paid a heavy price

Members of Shlomit's security squad rush to Pri Gan to fight invading Hamas terrorists, saving their neighbors, but losing 3 of their own.

Hero from battle of Be'eri killed in Gaza

Commander of 188th Armoured Brigade's 53rd Battalion, Lt. Col. Salman Habaka fell in the northern Gaza Strip.

MKs break down while watching footage of Hamas massacre

After watching uncensored footage of Hamas massacre, MKs cry in Knesset halls, urge, 'We need to wipe Hamas off the face of the earth.'

IDF spokesman issues warning to Hezbollah

'War is advancing as planned, in every battle we have the upper hand,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

Gazan emigrant:

'Destroy Hamas - and I'll be the first to return to Gaza'

H., who left Gaza: 'We left because we did not see a future in Gaza. If they manage to destroy Hamas, I am the first who will be back.'

Cleared for publication:

Lieutenant (res.) Yuval Zilber fell in battle in northern Gaza

Lieutenant (res.) Yuval Zilber, 25, from Ramat Gan, served in the 7007th Infantry Battalion, Jerusalem Brigade.

Footage shows IDF soldiers heroically battling Hamas terrorists

IDF ground forces eliminate dozens of terrorists, with the help of coordinated aerial and naval strikes.

Biden on Gaza fighting:

'I think we need a pause'

US President calls for “pause” in fighting in order to allow time to free hostages being held by Hamas.

First responder:

'They took the baby and put it, literally, in a kitchen oven'

An Israeli first responder recalls tending to the body of a baby burnt in an oven.

Campus hate is the same hate that fueled 10/7 pogrom in Israel

Cornell student Ethan Oliner explains how the recent hatred on his campus is exactly like that of Hamas. Op-ed.

FM Cohen:

'Red Cross must visit the hostages in Gaza'

Foreign Minister speaks to President of the Red Cross, demands the organization visit hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

IDF strikes in Lebanese territory in response to firing in north

IDF strikes terrorist cell which fired a surface-to-air missile toward an IDF UAV.

State Department:

'Blinken will visit Israel, reiterate US support'

State Department releases details of Secretary of State's upcoming trip, which includes a stop in Israel.

Praying for Divine protection, light and hope

I choose to imagine our celebration after overcoming evil in our day,and seeing the safe return of our soldiers and innocent captives,

On front page:

British newspaper to feature Israeli babies kidnapped by Hamas

The front page of Thursday’s edition of the Sun will feature faces and stories of 32 Israeli children abducted by Hamas.

Report:

Biden thinks Netanyahu's political days may be numbered

Officials tell Politico that Biden has suggested to Netanyahu that he should think about lessons to share with his eventual successor.

ZAKA's response to the threat of the Houthis

ZAKA responds after spokesman for Yemen's Houthi rebels writes "beyond Eilat" on X, alluding to future missile attacks.

Chilling:

A day in the life of a ZAKA volunteer

For people who have seen so much death in so little time, the words of the prayers seem different.

Foreign Ministry:

'We regret Jordan's decision to recall its ambassador'

Foreign Ministry responds to Jordan’s decision to recall its ambassador: Israel is targeting Hamas terrorists.

WZO Initiative:

Connecting home owners from abroad with displaced families

Roi Abecassis, on a new WZO initiative to help displaced families from the south and north.