Swords of Iron

Report:

17% of IDF casualties caused by accidents

The IDF has identified a significant rise in the number of fatal operational accidents among Israeli forces in Gaza.

Defense Minister:

'We are at the closest point to achieving the war’s objectives'

Defense Minister Israel Katz leads a multi-front security assessment, signals the potential renewal of military action against Iran.

In southern Gaza

Three soldiers injured by explosive device

Platoon Commander and Combat Engineering soldier were severely injured by an explosive device in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier moderately injured in the incident

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IDF bombs Hamas squad burying IEDs

Soldiers from the 98th Division continued operating in the Shuja'iyya and Zeitoun areas of Gaza City today.

Netanyahu rejects call to cut Gaza's water & electricity

PM responds to call from bereaved families from the Hagvura Forum to cut off aid to Gaza to ensure the aid does not go to Hamas.

AI video presents Gaza according to Trump's plan

In an artificial intelligence video, Minister Gila Gamliel presents her vision for Gaza: a voluntary immigration plan, reconstruction, and cooperation with Trump.

Smotrich:

IDF Chief of Staff supports annexation of territory in Gaza

Finance Minister reveals top-level IDF backing for plan to establish Jewish communities in northern Gaza, calling it a 'great opportunity.'

IDF responds to WHO allegations over Gaza strikes, detentions

IDF says it coordinated with international groups before operations in Deir al-Balah, adding that detainees were screened lawfully and most were released promptly.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The campaign against Iran is not over'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir led a special meeting emphasizing a complex and challenging reality that requires multi-arena operations.

Cleared for publication:

Sgt. Maj. (res.) Vladimir Loza fell in battle in southern Gaza

Loza, aged 36, from Ashkelon, a soldier in the 5th Brigade's 7020th Battalion, fell while battling terrorists in Rafah.

Staff Sergeant Amit Cohen fell in action in Gaza

In the incident in which Staff Sergeant Amit Cohen fell, an officer in the 13th Battalion, Golani Brigade, was severely injured.

UK, allies urge immediate Gaza ceasefire

Joint declaration by UK, EU official, and 25 nations denounces humanitarian conditions in Gaza, criticizes Israeli policy, and urges immediate ceasefire and hostage release.

Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

Trump, Netanyahu bet legacy on Iran strike, and it paid off

Former US Ambassador David Friedman tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take the lead on sovereignty, praises Trump’s bold stance on Iran, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.

Political source

'No more compromises from Israel, Hamas must accept deal'

The mediators are trying to put pressure on Hamas to respond to the offer currently on the table, but so far without success.

First time in the war:

IDF launches ground operation in Deir al-Balah

For the first time, regular ground forces, led by the Golani Brigade, have entered southern Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

Combat reservist deployment to be reduced by 30%

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders phased withdrawal of reserve forces from combat zones, with regular units to replace them in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and along the northern border.

Concerning facts on Israel's security situation

A stark warning - the next war may be far worse than October 7. In the campaign against Hamas, we have already suffered a loss.

Targeted elimination:

Hamas commander in Beit Hanoun killed in precision strike

Top Hamas terrorist behind rocket fire on southern Israel, deadly attacks on IDF forces, is eliminated in precision strike after surviving a previous assassination attempt.

Chief of Staff Zamir visits Gaza, meets son among combat forces

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducts field tour in northern Gaza, meeting his son, Maj. A., serving on the front lines.

After church hit

Pope slams Gaza 'barbarity', urges respect for humanitarian law

Pope Leo XIV condemns the "barbarity" in Gaza and urges an end to "indiscriminate use of force" following a deadly strike on a Catholic church.

Israeli officials estimate:

'Breakthrough for hostage deal in coming days'

Israeli officials say breakthrough in hostage deal possible within days following new IDF deployment proposal.

GHF Chairman:

UN created a system that empowered every bad actor in Gaza

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation chairman Johnnie Moore spoke with the Epoch Times about his operation in the Gaza Strip and how the UN works with Hamas to undermine it.

Gantz: UNRWA allegations false, Hamas to blame for Gaza crisis

MK Benny Gantz defends Israel’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza, accuses UNRWA of spreading falsehoods and aiding Hamas influence over aid distribution.

Footage from the operations

Paratroopers Brigade completes mission in Gaza Strip

The Paratroopers Brigade has completed its mission in the Gaza Strip, during which it eliminated terrorists and dismantled infrastructure. It will now relocate to Judea and Samaria.

Chief of Staff on Syria:

Those who can't defend themselves can't be safe

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, during a visit to Gaza, stated that the IDF will increase pressure on Hamas while reducing the strain on Israeli forces.

Mother of Hostage:

'Hamas is not naive, they are trying to get what they want'

Ruchama Bohbot, mother of hostage Elkana, said the impasse in hostage negotiations is not due to Israeli politics but Hamas demands.

Hamas weapons development commander eliminated

Bashar Thabet, a commander in Hamas’ Development and Projects Department, within its weapons production headquarters, eliminated.

Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya

The 401st Brigade is operating in the heart of Jabaliya. So far, the engineering forces have located and destroyed several underground tunnels with a total length of 2.7 km.

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning for Deir al-Balah

IDF Arabic Spokesperson demands that Gaza residents in southwestern area of Deir al-Balah evacuate in preparation for possible ground maneuver in an area the IDF has not operated in since the start of the war.

Hostage families rally:

'50 worlds await - one deal can save'

Families of hostages rally near the Gaza border, urging the government to seize a fleeting opportunity for an agreement: "50 worlds, 48 families, one time-bound deal."

Two soldiers severely injured in Khan Yunis

A combat engineering officer and a reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza; IDF notifies their families.

Captivity survivor Arbel Yehud:

'Physically, I’m back - but I’m still there'

Arbel Yehud, held captive in Gaza for 482 days, speaks to Channel 12 News about fear, memory, disappointment with leaders, and her tireless campaign to free her boyfriend, Ariel Cunio.

Hostage deal talks:

Israel mulling delegation of senior officials to Doha

Israel may send another delegation to Doha for ceasefire and hostage talks. Both Israel and Hamas are weighing new proposals, with key issues like troop deployment and prisoner releases still unresolved.

Report:

Mossad chief sought US help in relocating Gazans

Axios reports that Mossad Director David Barnea met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington to seek American support in persuading Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya to accept hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans.

Diplomatic source:

'Hamas hindering hostage deal progress'

Senior Israeli diplomatic source says significant progress made in hostage deal efforts, but Hamas continues to create obstacles.

Moments of pain and hope

Soldier who fought — and earned his doctorate

Captain (Res.) Dr. S., an IDF doctor who balanced medical studies with 320 days of reserve duty, shares how frontline unity and swift medical care in Gaza saved lives once thought beyond hope.

Netanyahu calls Pope following damage to Gaza church

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Pope Leo XIV following the Gaza church incident, expressing sorrow as the Pope urged renewed peace talks and protection of holy sites.

Disturbing figures:

Spike in IDF soldier suicides in 2025

IDF veterans call for urgent reforms as newly revealed data shows a sharp rise in suicides among IDF soldiers in 2025, double the figures from previous years.

3 senior Hamas security officials eliminated in Gaza

Barhoum Shahin, the Head of the Western Gaza District in the General Security Apparatus, and the terrorist Asham Tzartzur, the Head of Hamas' Government Emergency Committee in eastern Gaza, eliminated.

Saving 5 lives

Commander refused to use vehicle with malfunctioning system

A commander in a combat engineering unit saved the lives of his soldiers after insisting on not operating an armored vehicle with a malfunctioning 'Iron Fist' interception system.

Bereaved mother:

Moishy's legacy is - don't give up, look at what unites us

Miriam Noll remembers her son, Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll, as a joyful soul who overcame learning disabilities and chose to serve with pride, unity, and unwavering dedication.

Freed hostage's account:

'No human should live like that'

In an interview with CNN, released hostage Or Levy recounts 491 days of brutal captivity, the agony of losing his wife, and the power of focusing on his son for survival.

Netanyahu mourns victims of Gaza church attack, IDF investigates

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses deep regret over missile hitting Gaza's Holy Family Church, leading to casualties, stressing Israel’s commitment to protecting civilians and holy sites.

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

IDF and Shin Bet reveal that they eliminated Jabaliya Battalion Iyad Nasr, as well as two other terrorists who infiltrated Israel and participated in Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7th.

Footage from northern Gaza:

IDF destroys terror tunnel 18 meters underground

IDF troops eliminate RPG cell, dismantle terror tunnel and weapons sites in northern Gaza as operations continue to protect Israeli civilians, says military.

IDF reveals:

This is what Hamas's Gaza commander looks like today

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman publishes updated photo of the commander of Hamas's Gaza Brigade.

Piers Morgan attacks Daniella Weiss

British television host Piers Morgan launched a verbal assault on Daniella Weiss, leader of the Nachala movement, during a contentious interview focused on the war in Gaza.

Report:

Hamas agrees to new withdrawal map proposed by Israel

Egyptian report: Hamas has agreed to a new withdrawal map presented by Israel, which includes a withdrawal from the Morag Corridor and limited IDF deployment. Negotiations expected to focus on framework for releasing hostages.

Egypt opposes Israel's ‘tent city’ plan

An Egyptian source says Israel's plan to establish a “humanitarian city” in Rafah is likely to fail due to political and logistical obstacles.

President Herzog:

Israel will not stand idly by amid threats from Syria

President reaffirms security commitments amid Syrian tensions and calls for calm and lawful conduct.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

We control 75% of the Gaza Strip, we are approaching a crossroads

During a field tour in northern Gaza, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir vowed to dismantle Hamas and warned of intensified operations should hostage deal efforts fail.

Senior political source: Optimism for hostage deal

A senior political official expressed optimism today about the possibility that Israel will soon reach a deal to release hostages with the terrorist organization Hamas.

Satellite analysis:

70% of Gaza buildings destroyed or rendered uninhabitable

A Hebrew University expert says satellite images reveal that around 70% of Gaza's buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged, with Rafah seeing nearly 90% destruction.

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Terrorists eliminated minutes after firing missile at troops

In northern Gaza, terrorists fired an anti-tank missile at a tank. Within minutes, the troops struck and eliminated the terrorists.

Footage from Gaza: IDF clears key corridor in Khan Yunis

In coordinated effort, 188th Armored Brigade and Golani Brigade complete opening of the strategic Magen Oz Corridor in Khan Yunis, eliminating dozens of terrorists and dismantling key Hamas infrastructure.

'Significant progress'

Netanyahu softens stance on IDF withdrawal

Senior officials claim that the Prime Minister has approved additional flexibility on the issue of IDF withdrawal from Gaza, but won't commit to ending war at end of 60-day ceasefire.

Deputy Battalion Commander:

'The enemy is becoming bolder, we are using heavy fire'

Reserve Lt. Col. Y., Deputy Battalion Commander, speaks from the Beit Hanoun area: 'The mission is clear, every night we carry it out.'

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Explosives site, launchers, tunnels in Beit Hanoun dismantled

Reservists located an explosives site and an IAF craft attacked and destroyed the site in northern Gaza.

IDF investigation reveals tank was not hit by missile or bomb

Preliminary IDF investigation into the deadly incident in Jabalya, confirms that the explosion in the tank was caused by a shell igniting in the turret shortly after firing.

Hindy Shrem parts from her son:

'I am bleeding and my heart's on fire'

Hundreds paid final respects to Sergeant Shlomo Yakir Shrem, who fell in battle in Gaza.