Swords of Iron

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.

Bennett to CNN:

'Why don’t you ask “why is Hamas still holding babies hostage?"

Former Israeli PM says deaths in Gaza are Hamas' fault, asks why interviewers do not focus on the hundreds of Hamas hostages.

American Jewish community embraces Israel

The Orthodox Union is currently working to promote significant support for the families from the areas affected by Israel's war with Hamas.

President Herzog:

'Israeli society is our true secret weapon'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the nation and praised its 'unbreakable spirit' in the face of the war with Hamas.

In contrast to Smotrich:

Defense Minister Gallant calls to continue funding PA

Defense Minister says transfer of funds to PA vital for maintaining stability in Judea and Samaria.

NYU hospital fires doctor who celebrated Hamas massacre

Langone Winthrop Hospital lets go of doctor who called to 'openly state your support of Palestinian resistance' after Hamas massacre.

IDF Spokesperson:

'IDF forces have breached Hamas' forward lines of defense'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says 331 IDF soldiers have fallen since the beginning of the war.

AOC claims AIPAC 'extremist,' 'destabilizes US democracy'

Squad member accuses largest pro-Israel group in US of racism, undermining democracy after AIPAC criticizes Congressman on Israel vote.

Commander of all Hamas anti-tank forces in Gaza eliminated

Muhammad A'sar, who was responsible for all anti-tank fire at Israeli soldiers and civilians, eliminated in airstrike.

Exposed:

How Hamas steals fuel from Gaza's hospitals

Conversation between a Hamas commander and a hospital director shows how the organization takes resources at the expense of civilians.

Gantz:

'We will settle accounts with anyone who tries to harm us'

National Unity party chairman visits Central Command, Efrat, and families from the south in Kfar Etzion.

Armor Division commander:

'We dismantled central Hamas combat systems'.

Commander of the 162nd Armor Division says his division's troops are 'on the gates of Gaza City.'

Gallant:

'There are prices for every battle, but important achievements'

Defense Yoav Gallant visits troops of the 36th Brigade, lauds IDF's progress in the war against Hamas.

Chilling testimony:

'Our mission was to kill, only to kill'

Testimony from interrogation of terrorist who took part in massacre in Kfar Aza released by Shin Bet.

Terrorists held information on strategic facility

Maps of two communities were found on the terrorists, with disturbing target markings, especially regarding the gathering of intelligence.

Fallen soldier's letter:

Pdaya's letter to his family: 'I am watching over you'

Pdaya Mark to his family after his cousin Elhanan Kalmanson was killed: 'We are strong! The people of Israel are strong, the IDF is strong!'

Jordan recalls ambassador in Israel

Foreign Minister says the ambassador would only return if Israel 'stops the war in Gaza and the humanitarian disaster that it's causing.'

'Never forget, never forgive'

MKs watch uncenscored video of Hamas massacre

Dozens of MKs watch video shown to foreign media showing the extent of Hamas' atrocities in southern Israel, some could not watch to the end

Footage from the battlefield:

IDF striking from air, sea, and land

IDF destroyed Hamas lookout points, antitank crews and launchers, seacraft, and military installations in joint strikes.

Colel Chabad: New program to assist Israelis displaced by war

Colel Chabad launches food assistance program for displaced families in Jerusalem.

Hamas official promises:

'We'll repeat Oct. 7 massacre until Israel is annihilated'

'We are victims - everything we do is justified,' Hamas spokesperson claims.

Palestinian bus driver murdered by Hamas terrorists near Re'im

Hamas terrorists roamed the party area near Re’im, armed & bloodthirsty. They caught Suhib Abu Amer, a young Palestinian, and executed him.

Protecting the people:

4,100 flak jackets, 500 first responder kits, 30 mobile shelters

IFCJ increases support for local community defense preparedness across the country.

The peace that we need

Peace, as most of the Western world sees it, is a state of non-war. But a complete peace is more than merely an absence of war.

Houthi forces present:

Missile and drone launches towards Israel

Video clip shows missile being launched from Yemen towards Eilat. Watch.

Son of terror victim fell in battle against Hamas terrorists

Second Lt. Pdaya Mark, son of terror victim and cousin of Elchanan Kalmanson, who fell battling Hamas terrorists, fell in Gaza battle.

After the murderous attack:

Left-winger admits to agreeing with the Right

Tzufit Grant meets with hareidi women who volunteered to help the IDF and talks about the moment she agreed with Daniella Weiss.

Vizhnitzer hassidim dance in Ashkelon

Dozens of Vizhnitzer followers came to Ashkelon to dance with residents suffering from rocket barrages.

Wife and mother of hostages:

‘I want to go to Gaza; let them take me instead of Eitan’

Bat Sheva Yahalomi, who escaped from terrorists with 2 daughters, talks about her struggle after son Eitan & husband were abducted to Gaza.

Health Minister:

ZAKA should be under auspices of Home Front Command

Minister of Health says rescue organizations should be merged under official state bodies. 'The State should sponsor them.'

Foreign Min. condemns Bolivia's decision to cut ties with Israel

Decision to cut diplomatic ties over Gaza war 'is a surrender to terrorism and the Ayatollah's regime in Iran,' Israel's Foreign Min. says.

In face of threat from Yemen:

Israeli Navy missile boats arrive in Red Sea area

Following threats from Yemenite Houthis, Israeli Navy sends missile boats towards Red Sea.

Following nighttime intercept, Eilat mayor imposes restrictions

Middle schools in Eilat will not hold in-person studies, Eilat mayor says.

White House:

'Saudi Arabia still interested in normalization with Israel'

White House spokesperson: Saudis interested in normalization with Israel, but all sides are currently focused on the situation in Gaza.

Report:

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for the transfer of wounded Gazans

Media in Egypt report that Rafah crossing will be opened for the purpose of transferring wounded Palestinian Arabs into Egypt.

Report:

US and Israel discussing future of Gaza Strip

Sources tell Bloomberg the US and Israel are exploring multiple options for future of Gaza if Israel succeeds in ousting Hamas.

Blinken to Herzog:

'Israel has a right to defend itself consistent with int'l law'

Secretary of State speaks by phone to President Herzog, stresses need to take precautions to minimize harm to civilians in Gaza.

European Jewish Congress Pres.

Israel was our safe haven - that needs to be rebuilt, with unity

The president of the European Jewish Congress visits Israel, urges government to reject calls for a humanitarian ceasefire.

Watch:

The segment of Herzog's BBC interview which did not air

Herzog in omitted section of interview: I don't want to go into whether the BBC has been objective or not.

Amid war in Gaza:

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel

Earlier, Bolivia's government broke diplomatic ties with Israel and accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity.

Austrian MP visiting Israel:

'We support Israel. Refugees completely changed our society'

Dr. Reinhold Lopatka, VP of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, explains the world's mistakes in viewing the war against Hamas.

MK responds to Blinken:

'There are only two types of Palestinians in Gaza right now'

MK Amit Halevi: There are Palestinians who support Hamas's Nazi education and who serve as human shields. We can and must bomb both.

Blinken to Congress:

'We must both defend Israel and aid Palestinian civilians'

In op-ed, Secretary of State urges members of Congress to support defense aid to Israel.

Censorship:

BBC interviews Herzog, omits his criticism of the network

British network chooses not to air portion of interview in which Israeli President criticized its biased coverage of Israel.

Watch:

French parliament honors son of hostage family

Members of the Assemblée Nationale honored Alon Adar, whose grandmother Yaffa and cousin Tamir were kidnapped to Gaza

Keir Starmer: Now is not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza

UK Labour Party leader warns a ceasefire right now would leave Hamas with the ability to repeat the October 7 massacre.

Berlin police apologize for removing posters of Israeli hostages

The Berlin police issued an apology after recordings showed police officers removing posters with pictures of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Poland:

Norwegian student suspended after painting Israeli flag in trash

Norwegian student suspended from studies in Warsaw after demonstrating with sign "Keep the world clean" and drawing of Israel flag in trash.

IDF Commander: “The eyes of the world are on us'

162nd Division Commander Brig. Gen. Itzik Cohen tells soldiers: 'We didn't choose this battle, the enemy wanted it, the enemy started it.'

Commander of Hamas Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

Ibrahim Biari, responsible for sending numerous terrorists over border on October 7, numerous attacks over the years, killed in Gaza.

Muderer! Genocide! Anti-Israel activists shout at Antony Blinken

Anti-Israel activists interrupt US Secretary of State's remarks before Senate 6 times, screeching that he has blood on his hands.

2 soldiers killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza

Sergeant Roei Wolf and Sergeant Lavi Lipshitz fell while defending Israel against Hamas terrorists during war in northern Gaza.

Senior Hamas official:

'Tunnels were meant to protect us and not the residents of Gaza'

Mousa Abu Marzook: "The tunnels were meant to protect us. The UN is supposed to provide protection to the residents of Gaza".

Former Shin Bet Chief:

‘We misread the intelligence data’

Yaakov Peri, former head of the Israeli security agency Shin Bet: “We have witnessed a military and technological intelligence failure.'

4 hurt, 1 seriously, in rocket strike in Ashdod

7 vehicles set ablaze in latest rocket attack on Ashdod, injured taken to hospital from 2 sites of rocket strikes.

Shocking:

Hamas attack left 96 children orphans, 20 lost both parents

96 children lost a father or mother in the murderous Hamas attack – 20 were orphaned by both parents.

'This is the closet in which two children hid from Hamas'

Michael and Amelia took shelter from Hamas terrorists in a closet. Their mother's bloodstains are still visible on the floor just outside.

Pres. Herzog:

'When they say from the river to the sea, it means without Jews'

Israeli President meets with European Jewish leaders amid rise in global antisemitism in wake of Hamas massacre.

Danon to EU: 'Don't accept the existence of Hamas'

Likud MK Danny Danon urged European lawmakers to support Israel's campaign to eradicate Hamas.

Liberated soldier's mother: 'We have experienced a miracle'

Maggie Megidish, whose daughter was liberated by Israeli forces, says a prayer of thanksgiving for having her daughter back.