Swords of Iron

Smotrich looks to war-era figure ahead of election

Bezalel Smotrich reportedly offered Rabbi Avi Zarbiv, an IDF reservist, rabbinical court judge, and Gaza war figure, the second spot on his party's list.

Released hostage:

'1000 days? I'm fighting a war of survival'

Hostage survivor Rom Braslavski says at an event marking 1,000 days since 10/7 that he has been battling PTSD every day since his release from Hamas captivity, and vows to continue sharing his story wherever he can.

IDF warns:

Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support

Tzav 9 calls for an immediate halt to entry of trucks to Gaza after IDF warns that Iran is financing aid and Hamas is seizing control of hundreds of trucks every day.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Marking 1,000 days of war, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says the military must remain prepared for rapid escalation on every front.

1,000 days since massacre:

Police and protesters clash near Knesset

Anti-government protesters mark 1,000 days since October 7 massacre with demonstrations around the country, attempting to block roads and disrupt routine.

Southern Gaza:

IDF eliminates terrorist who advanced attacks against troops

Adel Jihad Mohammad Asfour, a Hamas platoon commander who advanced sniper and explosive device attacks against IDF troops, was eliminated.

Board of Peace:

'UNRWA has no place in the new Gaza'

The Board of Peace rejected the role of the UN aid agency, saying it is 'turning the page on the complex of perpetual aid dependency & conflict. The people of Gaza deserve better.'

Defense Ministry chief warns:

Iran threat demands new regional alliance

Addressing the Herzliya Conference, Baram calls for tailored force buildup, a broader alliance stretching from India through the UAE to Greece and Cyprus, and a new US-Israel security MOU built on hard interests and shared values.

Min. Eli Cohen: Israel on path to 100% control of Gaza

Energy Minister Eli Cohen says Israel increasing control of Gaza, will not allow Hamas to recover following war.

Watch: Four terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Operating to remove active threats, IDF eliminates four terrorists, destroys Hamas launch shafts.

IDF warns:

Hamas preparing for next war

Hamas is actively recruiting youths, ramping up training for its Nukhba units, manufacturing hundreds of explosive devices and rockets each month, and working to expand its smuggling networks.

Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

Series of eliminations in Gaza

Security officials report a series of targeted killings in Gaza in recent days, including a battalion commander in Hamas’s Rafah Brigade and two Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives who took part in the 10/7 massacre.

'Enjoy hell'

Rom Braslavski details brutal abuse by eliminated terrorist

Former hostage Rom Braslavski describes brutal torture by slain Islamic Jihad commander Talal Abd al-Aal, who held him captive in Gaza.

COGAT:

Hamas delayed medical evacuation of more than 100 Gazans

COGAT says Hamas delayed the medical evacuation of more than 100 Gazans for over an hour, while Israel approved their exit for treatment abroad.

Settling the score:

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

The IDF eliminated Talal Jaber Mohammad Abd al-Aal who commanded a terrorist cell that infiltrated Israel and held hostages taken by the Islamic Jihad.

IDF strikes Hamas underground site in central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas targets in underground infrastructure sites located near schools and international organizations.

1,000 days of war:

Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marks 1,000 days of combat with a multi-arena commanders' forum, says military at strategic crossroads, remains committed to learning from October 7 massacre while preparing for challenges ahead.

Security forces announce: October 7th terrorist eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, Islamic Jihad terrorist who kidnapped Israelis during October 7 massacre.

Report:

IDF told Hamas is rebuilding, readying for war

According to a report, senior IDF officers warned Hamas is rebuilding its forces while US opposition is delaying renewed military action.

IDF settles score:

Terrorists infiltrated Israel and looted IDF vehicle, eliminated

The IDF updated that in strikes carried out last week, two senior terrorists in Hamas’s military wing were eliminated, including a Nukhba cell commander who took part in the October 7 massacre and the head of the tunnel unit in the Khan Younis area.

Walid Haniyeh, deputy Nukhba company commander, is eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminate Walid Haniyeh, Deputy Commander of an elite Nukhba company, who commanded a terror cell infiltrating Israel during the October 7th massacre.

A year after plea for his freedom, Alon Ohel performs on stage

Talking with Arutz Sheva, Kobi Ohel reflects on watching his son Alon perform on the same stage where the family pleaded for his release from Hamas captivity a year ago.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad weapons production commander

In Khan Yunis strike, IDF eliminates terrorist Adam Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Hadid, commander in Islamic Jihad's production array.

Engineering worker killed in operational accident in Gaza

Ra'ed Abu al-Qiyan, an employee working for a contractor company carrying out engineering projects on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, was killed as a result of an operational accident in the Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorist Mahmoud Abu Mazi was eliminated as he operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities and advance terror attacks.

Defense Minister promises: We won't leave

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks at expo, noting Hamas tunnels would have remained intact had the October 7 massacre not happened, and promising that Israel will remain in Syria and Lebanon.

Sa’ar:

Hezbollah launched over 7,000 missiles at Israel since March

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Hezbollah launched over 7,000 rockets, missiles and drones from Lebanon into Israel since March, says Hezbollah a threat to both nations. 'No country would tolerate such attacks.'

Unusual security incident on Gaza border

Two Hamas terrorists cross into Israeli territory; security forces still searching for one of them.

IDF reveals: Hamas built rocket launchers during ceasefire

IDF destroys four rocket launch positions established by the Hamas terror group following the 2025 ceasefire agreement.

Hamas confirms:

'Journalists' killed in Gaza were really terrorists

Recent Hamas and Islamic Jihad disclosures have identified several slain “journalists" as members of their military wings while CPJ revises records.

Netanyahu responds to Trump

'What would the US do?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells JNS International Policy Summit that Israel shattered Iran’s terror axis, changed its security doctrine, and will continue fighting antisemitism worldwide.

Nukhba commander who abducted child eliminated

The terrorist infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7th massacre and attempted to train terrorists at a Gaza hospital.

IDF targets Hamas's financial lifeline

Hussein Qadra and Mohammed Farah were eliminated in a strike in southern Gaza, who according to the IDF, were involved in transferring hundreds of millions of shekels used to pay salaries to terrorists and finance terrorist activities.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist posing as photojournalist

IDF eliminates a Hamas terrorist who posed a threat and served as an Al Jazeera photojournalist.

IDF eliminates two October 7th terrorists in Gaza

Hamas terrorists Ahmad Abu Hin and Mahmoud Walid Jabr Abu Hin, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre, were eliminated after posing a threat to IDF troops.

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorists

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in October 7 massacre; one of them held numerous hostages.

IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir issues instructions to allow soldiers to take more vacations, undergo additional trainings.

Huckabee proposes: Deport Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee proposes deportation of terrorists to give Middle East a chance at peace.

Haaretz demands release of doctor accused of being Hamas member

An editorial in Haaretz criticized the continued detention of the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital. Israeli officials say he is suspected of involvement in Hamas activities.

IDF striking terrorists across multiple fronts

In a week of intense operations, IDF hits 310 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, eliminates top Gaza terrorists, and arrests over 50 suspects in Judea and Samaria.

Hamas warns: We will soon execute Israeli agents

Senior Hamas terrorist says terror group preparing to publicly execute Gazans suspected of cooperating with Israel.

Senior Hamas figure released from detention

Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a prominent Hamas terrorist in Judea and Samaria, is released from administrative detention after over two years, to return to Ramallah.

Palestinian source:

Hamas responded positively to new Gaza plan

A Palestinian source says Hamas responded positively to Egypt’s 15-point proposal to move to next stage of Trump's plan as mediators await reactions from Israel and the US.

Hamas money pipeline chiefs eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate head of Hamas’ funds transfer network and his deputy in Gaza .

Reserve Duty:

Cities with the highest numbers of reserve-duty soldiers

Tel Aviv-Jaffa leads in number of reservists, with 42,000 serving, followed by Jerusalem, Rishon LeZion, Be'er Sheva, and Haifa; more than 1/3 are parents, highlighting the personal and family sacrifices made during the wartime period.

Hamas attempts to rebuild its capabilities, but the IDF strikes

IDF says it has struck the main headquarters of Hamas' naval police in Khan Younis, which was used to plan and carry out terrorist operations against IDF forces and Israel.

Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting:

Israel controls over 60% of the Gaza Strip

Prime Minister Netanyahu opened the Cabinet meeting with an update on Israel's operations against terrorist organizations in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, and Lebanon.

In southern Gaza: IDF eliminates Hamas cell commander

Hamas terrorist cell commander Muhanad Othman Yassin Farwana eliminated in precise strike after advancing attack plans against Israeli troops and civilians.

From the air and sea

IDF and Shin Bet strike at the heart of Hamas’s apparatus

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that during a combined air and naval strike, senior members of the General Security apparatus of the Hamas terrorist organization in the northern Gaza Strip were eliminated.

Report:

$9.5 million raised through campaigns linked to Hamas

An Israeli study found more than $9.5 million raised through European Gaza campaigns, with dozens allegedly tied to Hamas-linked entities.

Report: Hamas probes intelligence failures after key killings

A report says Hamas is investigating intelligence failures and security breaches following a sharp rise in Israeli operations targeting leaders.

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Dozens of Hamas terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

After four months of operations in the northern Gaza Strip: The 252nd Division has completed its mission.

Nukhba and sniper commanders:

IDF eliminates five terrorists in Gaza

IDF eliminates five terrorists from various organizations who were advancing terrorist activity and threatening troops.

New proposal to be floated for Gaza ceasefire

Senior Hamas delegation plans trip to Egypt to discuss ideas for 'new, revised,' ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hamas terror group.

Hamas deputy commander killed in Gaza strike

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist Imad Hassan Hussein Aslim, who planned terror attacks and participated in October 7 massacre, in northern Gaza strike.

Chief of Staff warns against attempts to politicize military

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir addressed a command course graduation and warned against politicizing the military, saying the army’s sole mission is protecting Israel and its citizens.

Cause for concern?

Gaza militias' new advanced drone

Footage shows armed anti-Hamas militias in Gaza using heavy-load drones, raising Israeli fears the weapons could eventually be turned on IDF forces.

Khan Yunis:

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who funneled millions

Removing immediate threat, IDF eliminates head of central Hamas money transfer network.

IDF strikes two senior Hamas terrorists in Gaza

The IDF announced this evening that the army struck two central Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip.

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Israel’s new next-gen strategic aircraft lands at Nevatim Airbase

The IDF has released special footage of the landing of the new KC-46 "Gideon" tanker and transport aircraft at Nevatim Air Base.