Swords of Iron

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For the first time: IDF uses 'Bar' rocket in military operations

IDF troops conduct first operational use of 'Bar' rocket against terror targets in the Gaza Strip.

Israel refuses proposal for five-year ceasefire

Senior Israeli source responds to proposal for five-year truce with Hamas, says Israel is trying to make the most of negotiations but its patience 'is not infinite.'

Hostage's parents:

Alon lost one eye, the other can be saved

The parents of the hostage, Alon Ohel, attacked the international organizations providing aid to Gaza but not caring for their son: 'What country provides medical care to one side, knowing that there are wounded hostages in danger who are not receiving medical care?'

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father talks about his son faith

'My son's mission, apparently, was to save souls from the Jewish Nation,' Rabbi Elchanan Danino, father of Ori, who was murdered in Hamas captivity admits.

Qatar:

Some progress achieved in mediation efforts with Hamas

Qatar’s Prime Minister says after meeting with Mossad chief David Barnea that some progress has been made in efforts to end the war.

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Troops find Hamas weapons in UNRWA bags in Gaza

Troops find a weapon cache approximately 80 meters from a building that previously served as a school and about 100 meters from a building that was used as a hospital in Rafah.

Freedom and Love:

The haunting art of Yarden Bibas

Yarden Bibas, a released hostage who lost his wife and two sons, displayed an emotional art piece at the exhibition at Ben Gurion Airport calling for the return of the hostages.

Qatari Prime Minister:

Qatar-gate - 'Baseless propaganda'

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani said that allegations that his government employed aides of the Israeli Prime Minister have 'no basis in truth.'

Captain Ido Voloch:

Fallen soldier's last message

Bereaved brother of Captain Ido Voloch reads a message his brother wrote during his officers' training course, where he also mentions his friends who fell during the Swords of Iron war.

Zikim base:

Soldiers' heroism prevented capture of IDF base

Investigation of October 7th attack on Zikim base finds early identification of threat, immediate response, and vital decisions block terrorists' invasion.

Sirens in Dead Sea and Arava

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Arava regions following the firing of a missile from Yemen. IDF says the missile was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory.

Released hostage:

Matan Angrest suffered repeated electric shocks

Released hostage Ron Krivoi tells parents of kidnapped IDF soldier Matan Angrest that he was held with their son in a small cage in a tunnel, where they suffered extreme starvation.

New proposal:

All hostages released, six-month ceasefire

Qatar and Egypt propose six-month ceasefire, release of terrorists, in exchange for release of all hostages.

On Shabbat:

Sirens in Be'er Sheva area, early alert sounds in central Israel

The Home Front Command's new feature alerted residents of Jerusalem and central Israel, but only residents of Be'er Sheva and the surrounding areas heard an actual siren.

Hamas offers:

All hostages released in exchange for five-year ceasefire

Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss prisoner swap, full IDF withdrawal from Gaza.

Cleared for publication:

Ido and Neta fell in battle in Gaza

Captain Ido Voloch, 21, of the Armored Corps, and Sergeant Neta Yitzhak Kahana, a Border Police officer, fell in battle in Gaza.

Fierce battles in Gaza, three divisions fight Hamas

Three IDF divisions maneuvering in Gaza, eliminating hundreds of terrorists and striking over 1,800 terror targets.

Father learns of son's death while on his way to Bergen-Belsen

Hagai, father of Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri who fell in battle in Gaza, received the news of his son’s death while in Germany with his 96-year-old Holocaust survivor grandmother.

Reservist severely injured in southern Gaza Strip

IDF reservist soldier in the 5250th battalion severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Released Hostage:

'God, thank you for the miracle'

Released hostage Eliya Cohen celebrated his first birthday after being freed today, surrounded by his family and friends.

Religious Zionist Party Chair:

'From battle flag to March of the Living'

Yehuda Vald, director general of the Religious Zionist Party, went on the March of the Living with the flag he took to Gaza and Lebanon.

New interactive map shows locations of Gaza's terror tunnels

Ben-Tzion Macales, an open-source intelligence analyst who worked on the project, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the process and the importance of mapping out Hamas's tunnel network.

October 7th Massacre:

Tank at Nir Yitzhak fought to the last shell

The comprehensive inquiry into the terrorist attack on Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak reveals a series of shortcomings in the IDF's preparedness and initial response, but commends the kibbutz's civilian emergency squad and residents.

To Hamas's dismay:

Unprecedented wave of emigration from Gaza

Despite Hamas's efforts to prevent it, since the war began, over 36 thousand people have left the Gaza Strip, some through Israel to Jordan and other countries, others to Egypt.

Hamas: 'Gaza today is the 21st century Auschwitz'

The terrorist organization that deliberately murdered and kidnapped civilians responded to Netanyahu's Holocaust Remembrance Day address and claimed: 'A holocaust doesn't need crematoria, it can be committed with the newest Western weapons.'

Special report:

79 victims were murdered in terror attacks in the past year

934 people have been murdered in acts of terror since October 7th, 2023, of which 778 were murdered during the massacre itself. Of those murdered since the war began, 615 were men, 319 were women, 58 were children under the age of 18, and 76 were foreign nationals.

Cleared for publication:

Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri fell in battle in northern Gaza

Asaf Cafri, who served as a tank driver in the 79th Battalion, 'Machatz' Brigade (14th), fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Revealed:

Biden team eyed Netanyahu’s ouster early in Gaza war

A Channel 13 exposé, to air in full on Sunday, reveals top Biden officials discussed ways to remove Netanyahu amid Gaza war tensions.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'If hostages don't return, we will escalate our operations'

Chief of the General Staff conducts situational assessment in Rafah on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Sign of life

Omri Miran sobs in video: 'I miss my family'

The family of the hostage Omri Miran authorized the publication of parts of the Hamas psychological terror video of him. 'The situation here is very difficult.'

IDF inquiry:

UN employee killed by tank fire due to mistaken identity

The IDF's preliminary inquiry into the death of a UN worker in Deir al-Balah found that he was hit by tank fire after the building he was in was mistakenly identified as hostile.

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria observed a moment of silence to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Keith Siegel pleads:

'We Must Bring Omri Back Now'

After seeing a Hamas video of Omri Miran, who spent time with him in captivity, captivity survivor Keith Siegel turned to President Trump and called on him to help.

Hamas called wife of released hostage to threaten him

Released hostage Tal Shoham shares that Hamas continued to threaten his wife even after setting her free.

Miracle in Rafah: Building collapses on soldiers, none injured

Six Givati Brigade soldiers affected by nighttime building collapse, all evacuated themselves safely.

Netanyahu at Yad Vashem:

We are not a vassal state, no one can stop us from defeating evil

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the state Holocaust Remembrance Day opening ceremony and promised that Israel will defeat Hamas and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Hamas publishes sign of life from Omri Miran

The Hamas terror organization published a sign of life on Wednesday from the hostage Ormi Miran.

Hostage's father:

'On 10/7 we were abandoned, just like in the Holocaust'

Chaim Hayman, father of Inbar, murdered in Hamas captivity, speaks to Knesset Holocaust Remembrance Day Committee and connects the Holocaust to October 7 massacre.

Abbas to Hamas: 'Sons of dogs, release the hostages'

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls on Hamas to release hostages, hand its weapons over to the Palestinian Authority.

Ein Hashlosha's battle:

Residents fought for hours, reinforcements arrived late

Investigation of October 7 battle a Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha reveals terrorists arrived in three ways, security squad fought heroically.

Smotrich warns: Humanitarian aid to Gaza means end of government

Finance Minister and Cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich draws red line at renewing humanitarian aid critical to Hamas, slams Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failure to enforce Cabinet policies.

Cabinet members spar over humanitarian aid to Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir questions Defense Minister Israel Katz's position on bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'Whoever can't fulfill his tasks can go home,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns.

Fatah against Hamas: 'Playing into Israel's hands'

The Central Committee of the Fatah movement, led by Mahmoud Abbas, calls on Hamas to adopt the foundational principles of the PLO and avoid "playing into Israel's hands."

IDF strikes 40 Hamas engineering vehicles, some used in massacre

The IDF, in cooperation with the ISA, carried out a targeted strike overnight on approximately 40 engineering vehicles used for terror purposes, including during the October 7th massacre.

IDF reservist: 'Gallant is a liar and a fraud'

IDF soldiers and military correspondents slam former Defense Minister for claiming a photograph of a wide and high tunnel was presented in order to exaggerate the importance of the Philadelphi Corridor.

War hero Elisha Medan to light Independence Day torch

Elisha Medan, who lost both his legs in battle in Gaza, will light a torch at the state opening ceremony on Independence Day.

Security Cabinet to decide on continuation of activities in Gaza

Cabinet members are divided on the correct rate at which military pressure should be increased.

Report:

Egypt and Qatar propose new ceasefire deal

According to a Palestinian Arab official, the mediators proposed a deal that would include, among other things, a 5-7-year ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

Hamas warns against Israeli calls to leave Gaza

Hamas issued a warning to the residents of the Gaza Strip: 'Messages from Israeli intelligence are intended to undermine the internal front. Any contact will be considered collaboration.'

'Hamas are cowards: They left their weapons behind and fled'

Kan News military correspondent hears from the soldiers on the ground in Rafah. 'We haven't encountered the enemy in a month and a half.'

Morag Corridor

IDF Spox: Hamas is under pressure we'll continue to pursue it

IDF Spokesman BG Effie Defrin explained that the IDF is operating in the southern Gaza Strip to 'increase pressure on Hamas in order to bring the hostages home and to dismantle both the Hamas government and the Hamas military wing.'

Netanyahu:

'We'll destroy Hamas rule and return the hostages'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared at a memorial ceremony for fallen Irgun fighters that Israel will realize its goals: overthrowing the Hamas regime, returning the hostages, and thwarting any future threat from Gaza.

'Put pressure where it belongs'

Ambassador Huckabee's answer to WHO official's request

The Eastern Mediterranean Regional Coordinator for the World Health Organization asked the new US Ambassador to pressure Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza. Huckabee made it clear who really must be pressured.

Anti-war campaign removed from buses and billboards

A campaign by a far-left-wing organization calling for the end of the war on buses and billboards was removed following a complaint by the Betsalmo organization.

Watch: Injured soldier receives hero's welcome at Moshav Gimzo

Moshav Gimzo welcomes injured IDF soldier Yehonatan Maatuf with song, dance, and Israeli flags, one week after he lost his hand in Gaza.

Ahmad Mansour, October 7 terrorist, eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory, took part in October 7 massacre.

Smotrich: Bringing hostages home isn't top priority

'Bringing hostages home is important, but we want to neutralize threat of another October 7 massacre,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explains.

Two female soldiers injured in Gaza each lose a leg

Major Nurit, severely injured in Gaza, loses a leg. Linor, an injured combat soldier, also loses a leg.

Israel weighing re-arrest of terrorists freed in previous deals

Ministers push to give Hamas a deadline to agree to Witkoff plan, re-arrest terrorists released in previous deals.

Qatar working to renew indirect talks between Israel and Hamas

Qatar's lead negotiator denies Israeli claims about its policies, calling them 'baseless.'