Swords of Iron

'Leaving Hamas in Gaza would be like leaving the SS in Germany'

Prime Minister Netanyahu explains why Hamas must go in an interview with Sky News Australia.

Full investigation

Radio recordings from the incident that nearly ended in disaster

MG Yaniv Asor, conducted a field tour yesterday at the location where IDF troops from the Kfir Brigade clashed with terrorists a day earlier in Khan Yunis.

Smotrich threatens to quit government over hostage deal

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has warned that he will leave the government if Netanyahu proceeds with any deal with Hamas.

Amb. Huckabee:

'USA will not take part in UN's Palestinian state circus'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said that no matter what happens, Hamas cannot be allowed any semblance of victory in the war.

Netanyahu’s request:

Shorten the timeline for conquering Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office confirms that Netanyahu is seeking to accelerate the timeline for seizing control of Gaza’s remaining terrorist strongholds and defeating Hamas.

Netanyahu:

We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines to Triggernometry how an ideal investigative committee would operate, stressing the importance of everyone - from himself down to the last military personnel - being included.

Gideon's Chariots

IDF gains control over 75% of Gaza Strip in renewed operations

Since March 18, the IDF has gained control over 75% of Gaza, eliminated 2,000 terrorists including senior Hamas leaders, struck 10,000 targets, and established two key corridors.

IDF Spokesman:

'We have entered the next phase of the war against Hamas'

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin announces entry into phase two of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, with intensified battles in Gaza City and expanded humanitarian efforts.

Khan Yunis incident

Watch: Terrorists exit tunnel, one is eliminated

Footage shows militants emerging from a tunnel intending to attack soldiers in Khan Yunis, and elimination of one of them who tried to escape.

Southern Command Chief slams: IDF has been sucked into politics

Major General Yaniv Asor highlights challenges in public trust, manpower issues, and the need for a large, well-equipped army.

Report:

Terrorist who forced hostage to kiss him eliminated

Gazan sources reported that Ghassan Salot, the terrorist who forced captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov to kiss his forehead during his release ceremony, was eliminated in Dir al-Balah

Fell for Hamas propaganda?

Rabbis call on Israel to prevent 'starvation', 'settler violence'

Over 80 rabbis who associate with left-leaning Orthodox Judaism signed a letter on Gaza urging Israel to prevent mass hunger and condemning Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria.

Footage from Khan Yunis:

IDF tank crushes terrorist before he manages to launch RPG at it

Footage filmed the attempted abduction of IDF soldiers in Khan Yunis shows an IDF tank running over a terrorist who aimed an RPG at it.

Fmr. Navy chief:

Israel can not make a partial deal

R. Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom warned that Israel cannot afford a partial deal with Hamas, stressing that only a full offensive or comprehensive agreement will prevent the terror group from regrouping.

Tal Shoham shares

The letter that gave hope in Hamas captivity

Ex-hostage speaks about the horrors he endured in his 505 days in captivity, his feelings at the continued captivity of his friends, and reveals the letter he received that provided a ray of light in the darkness.

Gideon's Chariots 2

60,000 reservists receive orders ahead of Gaza City op.

IDF mobilizes 130,000 reservists ahead of operation to capture Gaza City.

New details on Operation Gideon's Chariots 2

The IDF is preparing to deploy five divisions in the Gaza Strip and approximately 130,000 reservists, as part of the newly-approved plan to occupy Gaza City.

Ex-Hostage to CNN:

'I feel guilty when I eat'

As negotiations to free the remaining hostages continue, released hostage Eliya Cohen shared his harrowing story and the weight he still carries 6 months after his release.

Defense Min. approves Gaza City plan 'Gideon's Chariots 2'

'Gideon Chariots 2' follows the previous “Gideon Chariots” operation, which led to the decisive defeat of Hamas throughout the majority of Gaza and allowed the IDF to take control of 75% of Gaza’s territory.

Hamas aims for partial deal, IDF preparing to take Gaza City

Security officials say there has been no significant in negotiations, prompting the IDF to ramp up preparations to take control of Gaza City.

Nukhba commander who took part in Oct. 7 attack eliminated

Muhammad Naif Abu Shamala took part in the attempted infiltration of the Ma’aras IDF Post during the brutal October 7th massacre.

MK Amit Halevi:

'IDF plan to conquer Gaza will fail without changes'

Likud MK Amit Halevi warns that the IDF’s operational plan to conquer Gaza could fail, exact a heavy toll in blood, and fall short of the Cabinet’s objectives.

Conquest of Gaza City:

IDF to mobilize 60,000 reservists

The action plan presented to the Defense Minister includes mobilizing 60,000 new reservists, in addition to the 20,000 already in service.

Israeli official

'We will leave no hostage behind'

A senior diplomatic official emphasized that Israel is committed to the release of all hostages, following Hamas’s agreement to only a partial deal for the release of 10 of the 20 living hostages.

One year after murder:

Sisters of Eden Yerushalmi remember her as ‘hero, full of life’

The family of Eden Yerushalmi, abducted from the Nova Festival and murdered with five other hostages in Hamas captivity, gathered at her grave to honor her life and memory.

Fallen reservist's excavator returns to service in Gaza

The excavator bought by fallen IDF reservist Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay returned to Gaza to destroy terror structures, continuing the mission he began before his heroic death.

Finance Ministry announces sweeping cuts to fund the war

The government will convene today (Tuesday) to approve an increase to the 2025 state budget of roughly NIS 31 billion for war-related expenses - as well as cuts to coalition funds and a 3.55% reduction across all government offices.

Bar-Ilan University in turmoil over war in Gaza

A petition signed by over 150 faculty members at Bar-Ilan University criticized the conduct of IDF soldiers in Gaza, drawing a counter-statement from 150 other faculty.

Trauma expert calls Israelis 'worse than Nazis'

Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, a world expert on trauma, attacked Israel during a lecture at the Omega Institute in New York.

Hamas: US will guarantee deal's implementation

A Hamas advisor said hostage deal talks would begin with a ceasefire, stressing US guarantees but no disarmament clause, while Taher al-Nunu called the proposal a compromise.

Minister Dermer's secret visit to the UAE

Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer recently met secretly with senior officials in the UAE, leading a diplomatic delegation.

Medic who treated Idan Amedi:

'There was an explosion, Idan was lying there, not breathing'

Dr. Tuvia Book, who treated Idan Amedi following his severe injury in Gaza, recounts the dramatic rescue and the emotional reunion at the singer’s recent performance.

Fact check

Arabic social media flooded with fake anti-Israel claims

AFP reveales fabricated posts on Arabic social media falsely claiming Israeli officers were arrested in Europe and misusing unrelated videos to spread anti-Israel propaganda.

Chief of Staff: We are at a turning point in the war

At an operational lessons conference in the Gaza Division attended by Netanyahu and Katz, the Chief of Staff presented an updated assessment and emphasized that the IDF is at a turning point ahead of the next phase.

Regardless of developments

Report: Israeli tanks advancing on Gaza City

Saudi outlet al-Hadath reported Monday that Israeli strikes in Gaza continue, with IDF tanks advancing toward Gaza City’s Sabara neighborhood under heavy aerial cover.

Netanyahu

'Hamas is under enormous pressure'

PM visited the Gaza Division, where he praised the IDF's achievements and emphasized that Hamas is under heavy pressure, while presenting plans for the operation in Gaza City.

GHF launches aid reservation system to ease Gaza distribution

In a step toward improving distribution fairness and accessibility, GHF's new program allows pre-registration for food aid to reduce wait times and ensure reliability.

Hostages' Families Forum declares second day of disruptions

The Hostages’ Families Forum announced another nationwide day of disruption this Sunday under the banner 'Israel Stops Again,' culminating in a mass evening rally in Tel Aviv.

Defense Minister

'Fear we'd conquer Gaza brought Hamas back to negotiating table'

Amid reports Hamas has given a positive response to the latest ceasefire proposal, Minister Israel Katz says the threat of an IDF operation in Gaza City allowed diplomacy to resume.

Report

Hamas responds positively to latest ceasefire proposal

Amid preparations in Israel for the potential takeover of Gaza City, sources reported that Hamas has submitted its response to the Egyptian-Qatari proposal, which includes the phased release of hostages, a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and a 60-day ceasefire backed by US guarantees.

President Trump:

'Hostages will return only when Hamas is destroyed'

In a social media post, the US President tied the fate of hostages held by Hamas to the group's total military defeat, urging swift and decisive action.

Proposal presented to Hamas

Release of hostages and humanitarian aid

Arabic media reports Hamas has until this evening to respond to proposal for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies of hostages.

Report: Hamas receives new ceasefire proposal

Israel insists on full hostage release as partial deal remains under discussion.

IDF takes out rocket launchers aimed towards Israel

IDF dismantles terror groups' military infrastructure, strikes rocket launchers aimed at Israeli territory.

Terror cell eliminated in Khan Yunis

Armed terrorist cell eliminated during IDF operation in ‘old cemetery’ area in Khan Yunis.

IDF numbers:

IDF to recruit Jewish youngsters from abroad

IDF considers recruiting 700 Jewish youngsters from the Diaspora, mainly from the US and France, in light of the severe shortage of soldiers and lack of haredi recruitment.

Bereaved father:

'Shutting down the country will only encourage the enemy'

Oren Smadga, who lost his son Omer in Gaza, warns that protests and economic shutdowns may encourage the enemy.

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

Israeli protests misplace anger over hostage crisis

US-based activist says demonstrations demanding Netanyahu resign and hostages’ release misdirect anger at Israel instead of Hamas, harming the cause.

Report

Hamas planning to move hostages to combat zone to stop Israel

Saudi media reports that Gaza's terror groups are considering moving the living hostages to Gaza City in an effort to stop Israel from conquering the city. Israeli sources dismiss reports as propaganda.

Tel Aviv:

Hundreds of thousands gather to call for release of hostages

Over 400,000 people gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, demanding the release of Hamas-held captives, with organizers warning: 'Don’t let them turn to ash.'

'I miss you'

New footage of Matan Zangauker in captivity

The family of hostage Matan Zangauker released new footage seized by the IDF in Gaza, showing him sending love to relatives and urging friends to keep fighting for his release.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Order a charge into Gaza, we'll have victory before winter

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed nationwide protests as a failure, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore pressure and order the IDF to fully defeat Hamas in Gaza.

Watch:

IDF strikes terrorist cell operating near central Gaza hospital

The IDF struck a Hamas terror cell operating near the Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza, saying the group stored weapons at the compound while exploiting civilians for cover.

President Herzog meets family of abducted Nepalese student

After visiting Hostages Square, President Isaac Herzog met the family of abducted Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, urging the international community to help secure his release.

Hostages Square

Mock wedding for Israeli hostage and girlfriend

At Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, Ilana Gritzewsky held a symbolic wedding to partner Matan Zangauker, still in Hamas captivity, vowing to fight until his safe return.

Bennett

'Govt. like an autoimmune disease causing Israel to fight itself'

Former PM Naftali Bennett accuses the ruling coalition of placing politics above lies, dividing the nation, and says that 'only replacing' the government can solve the problem.

Debunked:

COGAT fact-checks British media on malnutrion claims

The IDF has published a rebuttal of claims in British media that a Palestinian woman allowed to leave Gaza for medical treatment had died of malnutrition.

Chief of Staff:

'We will soon launch next stage of Gideon's Chariots'

Chief of Staff says IDF will soon launch next phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, when IDF will continue to deepen attack on Hamas in Gaza City 'until its defeat.'

Four Divisions to Be Mobilized:

IDF prepares to take Gaza City

Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir is set to lead a high-level meeting today (Sunday) at the Southern Command to finalize plans for a major ground operation to take over Gaza City.

Report:

Israel approves Indonesia’s humanitarian aid airdrop to Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office has authorized Indonesia to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza next week, despite the lack of diplomatic relations.