Swords of Iron

In one morning: Over 100 haredim enlist in IDF

Over 100 haredi new recruits will undergo basic training before serving as ambulance drivers and paramedics in the IDF.

Ohad celebrates 9th birthday in Hamas captivity

On October 7th, Ohad Munder was captured by Hamas terrorists with his mother and grandparents. Today is his birthday.

Communal effort:

Planeload of donated medical supplies arrives in Israel

El Al Dreamliner carrying first aid gear, medical equipment donated by Jews across the USA.

Aviation Authority:

These are the airlines currently flying out of Tel Aviv

Civil Aviation Authority publishes list of airlines flying in and out of Israel despite war with Hamas.

Despicable:

Man allegedly loots trailer, $10,000 from massacre scene

Be'er Sheva resident allegedly entered the site of the Supernova festival under the guise of searching for missing persons.

Ahead of ground incursion: IDF hits potential threats in Gaza

IDF hits terror tunnels, mortar launches, and antitank positions in Gaza, in preparation for expected second stage of war.

Judea and Samaria:

IDF preparing for potential terrorist assault on communities

The IDF has been reinforcing communities to prevent an attack similar to that which occurred in southern Israel.

Report:

Ground incursion delayed to allow US to send additional forces

US voices concerns of Iranian attacks on its forces due to ground incursion, asks for time to send additional forces to the region.

NFL:

New York Giants pay tribute to hostages held by Hamas

Flags fly in 10 empty seats in MetLife Stadium to honor Americans currently being held hostage.

Cleared for publication:

Corporal Tamir Barak killed while operating in Gaza

Corporal Tamir Barak, 19, killed when an anti-tank missile was fired at a tank and an engineering vehicle.

South Africa:

Chief Rabbi rewrites prayer after government supports Hamas

Following the amendment, Jews will pray for the people of South Africa and not the government.

Archbishop of Canterbury:

'Don't assume Israel was behind Gaza hospital explosion'

Church of England's spiritual head says assuming Israeli culpability for Gaza hospital explosion is an "antisemitic blood libel".

IDF continues extensive strikes in Gaza

PA reports say IDF carried out strikes near Shifa and Al Quds hospitals. Hezbollah terror targets struck in the north.

In wake of Israel-Hamas war:

German leaders denounce rise in antisemitism

Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz: I am deeply outraged by the way in which antisemitic hatred and inhuman agitation have been breaking out.

State Department:

'US citizens in Lebanon should leave now'

State Department advises US citizens in Lebanon to leave right away amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

Joint int'l statement:

'Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism'

Leaders of US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain back Israel, reiterate need to protect civilians.

Senior Israeli official:

'There will be no ceasefire in Gaza'

Senior Israeli official tells CNN there will be “no ceasefire” in Gaza amid efforts to free hostages.

Blinken:

'We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected'

Secretary of State says US talks with Israel on ground incursion in Gaza are focused on the need to minimize harming of innocent civilians.

Biden and Netanyahu agree:

'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

Fox News:

A deep-dive into the US Marines' arsenal amid war in Israel

'FOX & Friends' hosts Pete Hegseth and Joey Jones break down the combat capabilities of the USMC's Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)

Gaza border communities struggle to sustain farms amid the war

Farmers in the south, near the Gaza Strip, are being aided by groups of volunteers. i24NEWS Correspondent Uri Shapira reports.

Bennett to BBC interviewer:

'The BBC has taken the Gazan side, shame on you'

Former Prime Minister confronts BBC interviewer who only asked him questions concerning the citizens of Gaza.

Israel is busy making peace, Hamas evil

First Hamas has to be brought to justice. This will happen soon. Then Israel can continue the business of peace with its Arab neighbors.

IDF Spokesman to Arutz Sheva:

The world must see the massacre aftermath - with their own eyes

Lt. Col. Richard Hecht explained the importance of showing the media what occurred in southern Israel while it was still fresh.

Netanyahu to world leaders:

'Victory over Hamas is victory for the entire world'

The Prime Minister spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

President Herzog reveals:

Terrorists carried instructions to make WMDs

Israeli President Isaac Herzog revealed that terrorists that infiltrated Israel carried instructions on spreading deadly chemical agents.

IDF finds booby-trapped school bag left by Hamas terrorists

Bag contained a remotely-activated explosive device and an explosive weighing about 7 kilograms hidden in a school bag.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'It may take time, but in the end there will be no more Hamas'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel's victory will come from a combination of its aerial and ground capabilities.

'My son is wounded in Gaza'

Father of hostage reveals footage of kidnapping

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's father reveals video of kidnapped son. Calls on the Red Cross to immediately visit the hostages.

Poll:

Majority of Israelis want Israel to eliminate Hamas

When asked what the ultimate goal of the war should be, 70% of the public answered 'eliminate Hamas.'

21 orphaned children lost both parents in murderous Hamas attack

Children from 13 different families lost both parents. In at least one case, a parent was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists to Gaza.

Watch:

Senator Lindsey Graham: 'What does Hamas mean in English? ISIS'

US congressional delegation delivers statements following a visit to Israel.

Report:

US attempting to delay Israeli ground incursion

Biden called on Israel to protect civilians and reiterated his support for a two-state solution.'

Haunting:

Three Bears version of the atrocities in the south

A new video that went online starts as a children's fairy tale but quickly shows that it is describing the murderous terrorist attack.

Secretary Austin:

Ground offensive 'is extremely difficult, goes at a slow pace'

The US Secretary of Defense explained that the Gaza tunnel system makes operation more difficult than that against ISIS.

Stole a car and hid:

This is how terrorist was found two weeks after attack

A terrorist was found hiding in an orchard in southern Israel after the owner of the car he stole reported it.

Netanyahu to IDF commandos:

'If Hezbollah enters war, it will be the mistake of its life'

Netanyahu said that the ramifications of a war with Hezbollah would be destructive for Lebanon.

Decapitation and burning:

IDF officer describes horrors of Hamas massacre

Col. Golan Vach, who is directing search and rescue operations in southern Israel, describes the atrocities committed by Hamas forces.

Israel at war - Live updates:

Missiles continue to be fired from Gaza and Lebanon

Missiles continue to be launched from south and north as IDF prepares for ground incursion into Gaza.

First responder: 'Those who had hope for peace have cracked'

Eran Casher, a first responder in southern Israel, claims that the idea of peace with Gaza is gone once and for all.

IDF believes Hamas is losing control of Gaza

750,000 Gazans defy Hamas to obey IDF orders to evacuate northern Gaza as military steps up its attacks on Hamas leadership.

Hamas Artillery Array leader killed in Gaza

Muhamad Qatmash, who was responsible for artillery operations in Hamas' Central Brigade in Gaza, killed in airstrike.

Protestors demanding destruction of Israel clash with NYPD

5,000 protestors gather for demonstration in Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn calling for the destruction of Israel.

Watch:

Families of captives sing national anthem

The families of those captured by Hamas gathered for a solidarity event in Tel Aviv and joined together in 'Hatikvah'.

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza periphery 2 weeks after massacre

Terrorist exhausted after 2 weeks in Israel, arrested while attempted to make his way back into Gaza.

MK's X account restricted for calling for elimination of Hamas

MK Tzvi Sukkot was restricted on X after he published a tweet calling for the elimination of Hamas leadership.

IDF Spokesman:

'Terror cell hiding under mosque was planning immenent attack'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says army struck a mosque in Jenin because terrorists under the msoque were a "ticking time bomb."

Haaretz journalist cries, denounces Israeli conduct against Gaza

Journalist Amira Hess claims that Israeli conduct against Gaza is 'impossible to justify'.

Terrorist behind Huwara murders killed in strike on Jenin mosque

IDF conducts aerial strike on terror compound in Al-Ansar Mosque in Jenin which contained terrorists planning an imminent attack.

MK Matan Kahana:

This is what a massacre smells like

A smell I have never smelled before. It’s complicated to explain. Actually, maybe it's better that I don't try at all.

Mosques used by Hamas for military purposes attacked in Gaza

IAF fighter jets strike dozens of Hamas targets in Gaza overnight.

Pro-Hamas protestors harass diners at Toronto Jewish restaraunt

Anti-Israel demonstrators wave Palestinian flags, shout at restaurant-goers, and demand boycott of "Zionist" Cafe Landwer.

John Bolton:

'Release of two hostages is a delay tactic by Hamas'

Former US National Security Advisor on release of two American hostages: I think this is an entirely cynical move by Hamas.

Lapid:

'The war must end with a change in reality'

Opposition leader calls on the government to define the goals of the "Swords of Iron" war.

Commander of Ground Forces:

'This is a war and we will win'

Commanding Officer of Ground Forces meets IDF commanders and soldiers during training and preparations for the ground maneuver.

Amid escalation with Iran:

US to send additional air defense systems to Middle East

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders series of additional steps to strengthen US posture in the region.

In new UNSC resolution:

US says Israel has the right to defend itself

It is not clear if or when the United States plans to put the draft resolution to a vote.

Settling the score:

ISA unit aims to eliminate terrorists who infiltrated Israel

Shin Bet establishes a unit called NILI whose goal is to eliminate each and every terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre.

Watch:

Family of released Hamas hostages speak out

Uri Raanan, father of Natalie Raanan and ex-husband of Judith Raanan, spoke outside his home in Bannockburn, Illinois.

IDF intercepts rocket launched from Lebanon

Three IDF soldiers injured by antitank missile, IDF strikes military compound in Lebanon.