Swords of Iron

IDF Chief of Staff:

'IDF is focused on one thing now - victory'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi told artillery personnel that thanks to them many terrorists were already dead when infantry entered Gaza.

Israeli news anchor to CNN:

'World moved quickly from showing empathy to blaming Israel'

Yonit Levi explains that Israelis feel they shouldn't be allowed such a short window of support when fighting Hamas.

Hebrew U. to professor:

'Deep disgust and disappointment – better you leave'

HUJI heads sent letter to professor who claimed Israel was committing 'war crimes.' 'We are ashamed that you are a faculty member.'

Gallant to hostages' families:

'Ground offensive intertwined with effort to return hostages'

Defense Minister Gallant met with the families of the hostages and missing persons.

Brazil Parliament sing Hatikva

Brazil President supports Hamas; his Parliament sings Hatikva

President of Brazil Lula da Silva refuses to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization, claiming Israel is committing genocide.

Prime Minister to IDF sailors:

'You are warriors - lions of the sea'

PM Netanyahu visited the Ashdod Naval Base and sailed off the coast of southern Israel.

Justice Minister Levin:

'I'm not dealing with the judicial reform now'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin spoke about his efforts to establish an emergency government.

Israel to open additional water line to Gaza Strip

The war cabinet decided to open a second water line to the southern Gaza Strip claiming it would legitimize continuation of the operation.

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IDF tanks, infantry operate in Gaza

Security forces eliminate terrorists who shot at them as well as terrorists identified on the coastline near the Zikim area.

Live Updates - Week Three:

Rockets launched at Tel Aviv area

Rockets continue to be fired from Gaza and Lebanon terror groups throughout war's third week.

UNRWA: Thousands loot humanitarian aid warehouses

The UNRWA claims that warehouses holding humanitarian aid were emptied, I'm called for a more steady flow of supplies to Gaza.

Rocket barrage on Tel Aviv, central Israel

1 hurt running for safe room during rocket attack, fire caused in Ramat Gan building.

Czech Defense Minister:

'Our country should leave UN over response to Hamas'

Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová reacts to UNGA resolution passed overwhelmingly calling for ceasefire without mentioning Hamas.

Russian TV exchanges former Israeli PM for Hamas leader

A Russian television service published pictures of former Israeli PM Ehud Barak labeled as terrorist Ali Barakhah.

Netanyahu deletes, apologizes for post on intelligence heads

PM: 'I said things that should not have been said and give full support to leaders of security forces.'

Israeli flag flown over Gaza Strip building

IDF soldiers waved an Israeli flag over a building in the Gaza Strip during a ground operation conducted over the past day.

IDF Spokesman:

'IDF gradually expanding scope of actions in Gaza'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says families of 230 Hamas abductees have received notifications.

IDF officer seriously wounded by mortar shell from Gaza

An IDF officer was severely injured by a mortar shell fired from the Gaza Strip last night.

Gantz demands PM retract statements on security chiefs

After PM says all security, intelligence leaders told him Hamas was deterred, Benny Gantz says such statements undermine IDF during war.

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Florida Gov. recounts IDF reservist's emotional story

Ron DeSantis calls Hamas massacre 'the personification of evil,' says 'Israel values life, the Hamas terrorists worship death.'

IDF publishes list of terrorist leaders eliminated so far

The IDF has released a list of high-ranking terrorists eliminated so far in the war against Hamas.

IDF expands ground operations in Gaza

IAF continues airstrikes as ground troops push deeper into Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'All security officials told me that Hamas was deterred'

PMO issues statement clarifying that Netanyahu had received no warning from any security organization that Hamas intended to wage war.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down Brooklyn Bridge

At least 7,000 pro-Palestinian Arab protesters march through Brooklyn, justify Hamas murders of Israelis.

Erdogan at it again:

'Hamas is not a terrorist organization'

Turkish President takes part in mass pro-Palestinian Arab rally in Istanbul.

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated during the war so far

IDF publishes photos of Hamas terrorists eliminated since the start of the war.

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Hamas spokesperson walks out of BBC interview

Hamas spokesman Ghazi Hamad storms out of BBC interview after being challenged about the group killing Israeli civilians.

Former DM Shaul Mofaz:

'Release all the terrorists from the prisons'

Former Cos and Defense Minister says he supports release of all terrorists in exchange for hostages being held by Hamas.

IDF spokesman:

'Hamas leader is using psychological terrorism'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says 311 families of IDF soldiers have been notified that their loved ones fell in the war.

Former Mossad chief: 'I was very surprised, we were shocked'

'State of Israel made an unsuccessful distinction between Hamas and Gaza civilians,' former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says.

Trump to Hamas:

'Spill a drop of American blood, we spill a gallon of yours'

Former US President Donald Trump spoke against Hamas at an election rally in New Hampshire on Saturday evening.

22 days in captivity:

The faces and voices of the 29 children held hostage by Hamas

Channel 13 News airs presents video clips of the 29 children kidnapped by Hamas, with prayers for their safe return. Watch.

IDF strikes targets in Lebanon

IDF targets Hezbollah military compound, observation points.

Bennett's plan to defeat Hamas: Cut Gaza in half

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett presented his plan for the next phases of the war against Hamas.

Footage: Secondary blast at scene of rocket strike

Footage shows secondary blast at scene of rocket strike on Kiryat Ono. Earlier Saturday, a home in Kiryat Ono sustained a hit by a rocket.

Netanyahu:

'We will exhaust every possibility to bring hostages home'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets families of the hostages, promises, 'We will utilize and exhaust every possibility to bring them home.'

PM Netanyahu: This is a war of humanity against barbarians

PM Netanyahu, Defense Min Gallant, and Min. Benny Gantz hold joint press conference. 'This war is the task of our lives - and of my life.'

Girl who suffered cardiac arrest during Ashdod siren passes away

Assuta Hospital announces death of Tamar, the 9-year-old girl who lost consciousness during air raid siren in Ashdod.

Elon Musk promises to connect Gaza to internet

'No doubt that Hamas will use Starlink for terror activities,' Communications Min. Shlomo Karhi says in response.

Three lightly injured in rocket barrage on central Israel

Shrapnel falls on private home after Gaza terrorists fire rockets at central Israel.

In one day: Three security incidents on Lebanon border

Antitank missiles, mortars, fired at Israeli territory after Israel intercepts surface-to-air missile fired from Lebanon.

IDF eliminates head of Hamas' aerial array

IDF eliminates terrorist responsible for Hamas' UAVs, drones, paragliders, aerial detection and aerial defense.

IDF forces operating on the ground in the northern Gaza Strip

Since early Friday evening, combined forces of armor, combat engineers and infantry have been operating on the ground in northern Gaza Strip

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The best soldiers are now operating in Gaza'

Chief of Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: 'The objectives of this war require a ground operation - the best soldiers are now operating in Gaza.'

Terrorists admit:

Shifa hospital being used for terrorist activity

The IDF and ISA reveal additional evidence of Hamas' use of the Shifa Hospital for terrorist activity

Canada:

Physician receives antisemitic death threat

Police in city of Mississauga, southwest of Toronto, investigating after physician receives antisemitic death threat.

UN General Assembly calls for 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza

Israel and the US vote against the resolution which fails to condemn Hamas for the October 7 attack against Israelis.

Iran warns Israel:

'The finger is on the trigger'

Iran's Foreign Minister says Lebanese and Palestinian Arab terrorists are ready to respond to Israeli ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

US officials:

'Talks on release of hostages will continue'

US government officials say talks will continue to pursue hostage negotiations, despite the intensification of Israeli strikes on Gaza.

PA reports:

Israeli tanks entered Gaza

The reports come after IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced IDF ground forces would be intensifying the ground operation.

White House:

'We'd support pause in fighting to allow release of hostages'

White House spokesman John Kirby says US supports a pause in operations in Gaza in order for humanitarian aid to enter.

Harris and Emhoff meet families of hostages

Vice President Harris tells the families there is no higher priority for her and President Biden than the safety of American citizens.

IDF thwarts aerial threat in the area of the Red Sea

IAF forces intercepted hostile targets in the area of the Red Sea on Friday morning.

Hamas headquarters located under Gaza hospital

The IDF has revealed that one of the largest hospitals in Gaza is hiding Hamas headquarters.

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Vienna Jewish community sets Shabbat table for captives

The Jewish community of Vienna, Austria, has set places at a Shabbat table for more than 200 people captured by Hamas.

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IDF naval commandos raid Hamas targets from sea

Shayetet 13 commandos entered Gaza from the sea and destroyed Hamas terrorist infrastructure.

Egyptian authorities:

Taba explosion caused by downed drone

The explosion occurred at a medical facility in Egyptian town located near Israeli border. Authorities belive drone came from Yemen.

UK activist & lawyer:

'Blood libels are here in an updated form'

Natasha Hausdorff is working against misinformation against Israel warns of the antisemitic motives driving world opinion.

The horrific phone call between a terrorist and his commander

Terrorist excitedly calls his commander while murdering innocents in Israeli town. 'I swear to Allah we will destroy them.'

Hamas battalion commander killed in Gaza

Madhath Mubashar, Commander of Hamas' Western Khan Yunis Battalion, took part in attacks against Israeli civilian communities and soldiers.