Swords of Iron

Israeli ambassador to UK updates on war effort

Tzippi Hotovely, Israel's ambassador to the UK, tells Sky News about the war in Gaza.

Nurse suspended for supporting Hamas

A nurse at an Israeli hospital has been suspended after posts praising the Hamas invasion were traced to her.

Prosecution pushes for tougher sentences on illegals

Following the Hamas invasion of Israel, the prosecution is calling for a significant shift in sentences for illegal infiltrators.

Upper Galilee empties as tensions with Hezbollah increase

Israeli towns near the northern border have been largely evacuated as Hezbollah attacks continue.

New footage:

String of terrorists fires at civilian's vehicle

Footage from October 7's Hamas attack on Israeli civilians, which sparked war with Israel, shows motorbike convoy firing at civilian car.

Palestinian journalist dodges question of proportional response

Palestinian Arab journalist Wafa Aludaini refuses to answer the question, 'What would be a proportional Israeli response?'

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Sharon Stone breaks down in tears describing trip to Israel

Actress Sharon Stone opens up about lifelong passion for painting, breaks down in tears over one painting inspired by her trip to Israel.

Cornell lecturer praises invasion as 'exhilarating'

A lecturer at Cornell University praised the 'challenge to Israel's monopoly of violence.'

Trudeau: 'Antisemitism has not disappeared'

The Prime Minister of Canada reiterated his condemnation of the Hamas invasion of Israel.

Musician performs for IDF soldiers, Israeli refugees

Amir Dadon performs for IDF soldiers on base, and at Kibbutz Yotvata for Israelis evacuated from communities near the Gaza border. Watch.

IDF thwarts infiltration attempt from Lebanon

Four terrorists killed as IDF thwarts attempts by terror squad to infiltrate security fence between Israel and Lebanon.

Chief of Staff:

'We are at war and we will prevail!'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi wrote a letter on the war to the IDF as a whole, encouraging them in the war effort.

Under the shadow of war: Hasidic couple marries in backyard

In Ashdod, a hasidic couple weds in a small but moving ceremony, holds dancing in the basement of a nearby synagogue.

NBA:

Cleveland Cavaliers hold moment of silence for Israel

Cleveland Cavaliers hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas’ attack before hosting Maccabi Ra'anana for a preseason game.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The State of Israel is at war and will prevail!'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi publishes message to soldiers and commanders amid the war against Hamas.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas is at war against humanity, not just Israel'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on Hamas stealing fuel from UNRWA: Today, the United Nations revealed the true face of Hamas.

Sen. Schumer:

'Resolution supporting Israel - within days'

Senate Majority Leader says the Senate will seek within days to pass a resolution supporting Israel amid war with Hamas.

US Defense Sec'y to Gallant:

'US committed to expediting assistance to Israel'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant discuss Israel's operations against Hamas.

Official:

Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

After meeting with Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Blinken officially announces that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday.

IDF strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

The strikes are in response to fire from Lebanon towards Israel on Monday.

Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war rejected by UNSC

Russia's draft resolution, which failed to name Hamas as responsible for attack on Israel, receives just five votes in favor.

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US Marine rapid response force heading to Israel

Defense official says the force will consist 2,000 Marines and sailors.

Top Hamas official who handled Shalit file eliminated

Osama al-Mazini, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, eliminated in Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip.

After talks with Iran and Syria: Putin calls Netanyahu

This is the first conversation between the two leaders since Netanyahu returned to the post of Prime Minister.

IDF responds to Hamas video:

'Hamas is a murderous terrorist organization'

IDF on video of Israeli who was abducted to the Gaza Strip: Hamas tries to present itself as a humanitarian organization.

J.K. Rowling prays for safety of hostages

World-renowned author J.K. Rowling responded to a request to help publish the story of the Israeli captives of the Hamas invasion.

Hamas under pressure?

Video reveals first signs of life from 1 of the Hamas captives

Gaza terrorists post video of 21-year-old abducted Israeli in which she says she has received treatment for her wounds.

Likud MK: 'This is good versus evil, and good must win'

MK Boaz Bismuth explains why the world as a whole should back Israel in its war against Hamas.

4 rocket barrages launched at Tel Aviv in 1 day

Woman injured in 1st barrage, which included rocket attack on Jerusalem that interrupted the opening of the Knesset Winter Session.

IDF Spokesman:

'We're working on both sides of border to locate the missing'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says President Biden's expected visit to Israel 'is of strategic importance for the region."

Danon: 'We cannot do half a job this time'

MK Danny Danon calls on the Israeli government to continue the war until the complete eradication of Hamas.

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Rocket strikes Jerusalem hillside

Massive explosion caused by rocket attack on Jerusalem during afternoon barrage.

Erdan:

'Whoever is silent on massacre has no right to teach our kids'

Israel's UN ambassador praises Wexner Foundation for cutting ties with Harvard over its failure to strongly condemn Hamas massacre.

Search for the missing ongoing in Gaza region

Israel Dog Unit volunteers continue the growing task of trying to locate those still missing after the Hamas invasion of Israel.

DM Gallant to Blinken:

"This will be a long war, but we are going to win"

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hosted Secretary of State Blinken and other senior defense officials for an update on the war in Gaza.

Fake News:

Rep. Ilhan Omar claims old photo shows Israeli 'genocide'

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar gfalsely claimed that a picture of Syrian children killed several years ago by Assad was taken in Gaza recently.

Sara Netanayhu:

'Now is the time for revenge against Hamas'

PM's wife pays condolence visit to family of soldier named for Yoni Netanyahu who was killed in the Hamas attack.

ISA director takes responsibility for allowing invasion

ISA director Ronen Bar commented: 'We did not produce enough advance warning, the blame is on me.'

MK Matan Kahana's plea to Diaspora Jewry

Sisters and brothers in the Diaspora, This is a trying and difficult time for Israel - yet our strength is in our unity.

Herzog at Knesset:

'Our enemies are looking for any hint of division within us'

President opens Winter Session of the 25th Knesset: 'This House must mirror the unity of our nation at this time.'

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Head of Hamas intelligence services eliminated

The IDF has released footage of an airstrike it claims killed the head of the Hamas general intelligence service.

Hamas steals fuel, medical equipment from UNRWA facility

UNRWA deletes tweet reporting Hams theft of humanitarian aid. Foreign Ministry: 'Did Hamas hack your account?'

IDF officer's ingenious defense of the Re'im base

With both determination and deception, an IDF officer prevented the Hamas invasion from finding the families of officers living in the base.

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New IDF missile crusiers strike Hamas targets

The state of the art cruisers join the numerous airstrikes that have hit Hamas targets since the invasion.

Knesset evacuated as rockets fired at Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Gaza terrorists launch massive barrage of rockets all over central Israel, disrupting opening of the Knesset's winter session.

Liberman: 'We must clear out Hamas' underground city'

The leader of Yisrael Beiteinu says Israel must entirely remove the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, even underground.

Netanyahu:

'Our goal is to crush Hamas, remove threat once and for all'

At first Knesset session since massacre, PM says 'unity and determination' are the necessary factors for victory in the Hamas-started war.

British cartoonist sacked for 'antisemitic' Netanyahu cartoon

Steve Bell, a longtime cartoonist for the British Guardian, has lost his contract after submitting a Netanyahu cartoon after Hamas massacre.

Death penalty for massacre:

Bill submitted imposing death penalty on Hamas terrorists

Likud MK Amit Halevi lifts text of law allowing death penalty for Nazi war criminals given similarity of Hamas massacre to Nazi crimes.

Egyptian Pres. to Blinken:

Jews were not targeted in Arab countries

'I grew up in a Jewish neighborhood, Jews who lived here never suffered from oppression or persecution,' Egypt's Pres. El-Sisi says.

Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade: We're fighting alongside Hamas

Terror group that serves as military wing of Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement vows to use violence until the 'liberation' of Palestine.

Bereaved mother Miriam Peretz: 'The whole country is bereaved'

Israel Prize laureate and twice-bereaved mother Miriam Peretz visits bereaved families, hears their stories, and offers comfort.

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US President Joe Biden coming to Israel on Wednesday

President reportedly accepts Netanyahu's invitation to visit Jewish State in show of solidarity in aftermath of Hamas massacre.

Saar Margolis OBM: "He always wanted to help save lives"

A member of the Kissufim security team, MDA volunteer Staff Sergeant (res.) Saar Margolis, was killed in action in Operation Swords of Iron

'We stopped counting the dead'

Haredi first responders recount horrors of massacre

First responder says Hamas's goal was not only to murder but to cause indescribable suffering.

Swords of Iron:

New footage shows terrorists breaching kibbutz during holiday

New footage shows how dozens of Hamas terrorists breached Kibbutz Be'eri during Simchat Torah holiday, sparking war with Israel.

Due to war in Israel:

Florida governor welcomes hundreds of Americans home

Governor Ron DeSantis announces first mission from Israel returns nearly 300 Americans home.

Captives coordinator to US:

'Thank you for standing alongside Israel'

Captives and Missing Coordinator Gal Hirsch meets special US envoy Steven Gillen, thanks him for US' steadfast support for Israel.

'Homeland':

Amid war with Hamas, new song reafirms devotion to Israel

In his new song, Hanan Ben Ari tells the land of Israel that 'even on the edge of the abyss, even in the middle of hell, you are heaven.'

Mom whose son was kidnapped:

'Freeing terrorists will bring more bereavement'

Ditza, mother of Avinatan: 'I love my son more than anything else, but I'm not willing for other children to pay for him with their lives.'