Swords of Iron

In humanitarian area:

IAF dismantles loaded launcher in southern Gaza

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians.

Senior haredi rabbi:

'What would have happened if Netanyahu's son were abducted?'

Rabbi Dov Lando, the senior rabbi of the Lithuanian (non-hassidic) haredi community, met with family members of hostages, prayed for their return, and discussed efforts to bring them home.

'Remember October of last year'

UK Prime Minister rebukes MP who accused Israel of genocide

MP Ayoub Khan asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer why his government has not classified Israel's war as a genocide, to which he answered: 'I'm well aware of the definition of genocide, and that is why I've never referred to it as one.'

With the Chief Rabbi:

Hostages' families pray for their safe return at Rachel's Tomb

On the anniversary of Rachel the Matriarch's passing, Israel's new Chief Rabbi joins dozens of relatives of hostages in prayers for their safe return.

Giora Eiland accuses:

'Biden to blame for preventing return of hostages'

Biden's insistence on humanitarian aid to Gaza 'placed a death sentence on the hostages,' Giora Eiland explains.

Islamic JIhad reveals:

Additional sign of life from hostage Sasha Troufanov

Islamic Jihad releases third sign of life from hostage Sasha Troufanov, who turned 29 earlier this week.

Biden's bizarre response to an Israeli reporter's question

US President Joe Biden is asked by an Israeli journalist whether he believes a hostage deal is possible in the near future - and offers a response that raises a storm.

IDF strikes new Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF strikes terrorists in Shejaiya, including Yasser Ghandi, who participated in the October 7 massacre; in Lebanon, IAF strikes launchers used to fire at northern and central Israel.

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza:

'We don't need to tell Israel how to prosecute this war'

Former Arkansas Governor spoke to Arutz Sheva a year ago during his visit to the southern Israeli Kibbutz. 'What happened to the Jewish people here was evil.'

Dermer, Blinken meet ahead of deadline on US ultimatum to Israel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to discuss Israel's efforts to comply with US demands on Gaza aid and the warning of the cutoff of American aid if Israel does not comply.

Watch:

Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

Kfir Brigade fighters in Jabaliya eliminate dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle, including attacks from the air, destroying dozens of terrorist infrastructures.

Haaretz:

IDF broke international law in Gaza

The newspaper claimed that the IDF is trying to cover up harm to Palestinians who were defined as 'innocents'. The IDF denied the report.

Cleared for publication:

Four soldiers from the Kfir Brigade fell in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Orr Katz, Staff Sergeant Nave Yair Asulin, Staff Sergeant Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat and Staff Sergeant Ofir Eliyahu fell in combat in northern Gaza.

Bereaved families to Lapid:

'Don't get in the way of our victory'

Representatives of bereaved families from Forum Hagvura met with opposition leader Yair Lapid and implored him to tone down public discourse.

Minister of Defense:

'Iran more exposed to damage to nuclear facilities'

Defense Minister, Israel Katz, at first meeting with IDF General Staff: 'There will be no ceasefire and no respite in Lebanon until the goals of war have been achieved'

Major (Res.) Itamar Levin Fridman fell in combat in northern Gaza

Major Fridman, 34, was a resident of Eilat and squad commander in the 'LOTAR Eilat' Unit.

IDI poll reveals:

Most Arabs think Israel's response to Iran attack was too weak

New survey by the Israel Democracy Institute reveals that a majority of Arabs want the Lebanese army to control southern Lebanon following the war, believe Israel's response to the Iranian missile barrage was too weak. Jewish respondents tend to disagree.

Gazans as human shields:

Rafah: IDF locates weapons near a mosque and hospital

IDF forces operating in the Rafah area locate weapons storage facility, observation posts, and dozens of mortars near a hospital and mosque.

IDF soldier saved from RPG strike a year after being wounded

A year after an RPG struck SGT Aharon Shmuel Brice's tank in Jabaliya, he was saved from a similar attack in the same town.

Following US pressure:

IDF expands humanitarian zone in Gaza

Amid the US pressure regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the IDF has announced the expansion of the humanitarian zone.

Unusual drop in reservists reporting for duty

Fewer reservists, including combat reservists, have been reporting for duty as the IDF estimates they will have to serve for at least 100 days in the coming year.

Sirens in Beit Shemesh

IAF intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Sirens sounded before 6:00 a.m. in Beit Shemesh and the surrounding area. IAF intercepts projectile from Yemen that did not cross into Israeli territory.

Doha's request to Israel:

'Do not eliminate senior Hamas officials on Qatari soil'

Qatari request not to eliminate senior Hamas officials on the country's soil was recently forwarded to Israel.

Jake Sullivan:

'Israel not delaying deal - Hamas is'

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed efforts to reach a deal between Israel and Hamas and stated that Hamas 'communicating to the mediators is no, we will not do a ceasefire and hostage deal at this time.'

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad head of operations in Gaza

Muhammad Abu Sakhil was a significant figure for the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the planning and execution of terrorist activities and coordinating attacks with Hamas against Israeli civilians and IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

'May the Jews kill them'

Watch: What Gazans think about Hamas after a year of war

Channel 12 News reporter Ohad Hemo spoke to Gazans and was surprised to learn what they really think about Hamas after a year of war: 'I was glad when you killed Sinwar, who destroyed and killed our children'

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that over the past day, the troops eliminated dozens of terrorists and dismantled many terror infrastructure sites, as well as a weapons storage facility in the area.

Moving:

Yaakov Shwekey sings with IDF soldier's bereaved brother

Uri Vizel, brother of fallen IDF soldier Elkana Vizel, who fell in Gaza, sings with American Jewish singer Yaakov Shwekey at 'Menucha Veyeshua' event for bereaved families. Watch.

Noa Argamani on Instagram: 'The abandonment continues'

The hostage rescued during Operation Arnon criticized the Israeli government: 'Another day passes and another day passes amid complete uncertainty wrapped in despair.'

Heartbreaking:

Mothers of hostages sing together

Marking 400 days since the October 7 kidnappings and massacre, mothers of hostages sing, 'Bo'ee Ima,' 'Come, Mother,' at Hostages Square rally. Watch.

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya:

The IDF does not tire

'With the strength you are displaying here, we are ensuring the safety of our civilians and will bring back the hostages,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells soldiers in Jabaliya.

50,000 liters of fuel, 180 units of blood: IDF brings aid to Gaza

IDF and COGAT provide aid to Gazans in Beit Hanoun, Jabaliya; new release reveals hundreds of thousands of liters of fuel were brought into Gaza, as well as humanitarian aid, since October. Approximately half of all aid is taken over by Hamas, prolonging the war.

Diplomatic sources: Qatar no longer acting as mediator

Qatar has agreed to the US demand to remove Hamas officials from its territory; Hamas denies report.

In a civilian area

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

IAF strikes the launchers from which projectiles were fired from Lebanon toward Acre and Ahihud earlier in the day.

Blinken to continue to try resolving Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State intends to continue working toward resolving the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts before Trump takes office in January.

Watch:

IDF destroys extensive terror tunnels in Gaza

IDF troops in southern Gaza uncover, destroy two extensive terror tunnels, eliminate terrorists involved in the October 7th massacre.

New moving song:

The young hostage wishes to fly free "Like a butterfly"

David H Green and Eyal Mazig presents AI based clip about a 12 year old hostage in Gaza, who wishes he could be a butterfly - so he could fly free.

'Keep your promise'

The hostage's father's request from Trump

Tzvika Mor, whose son Eitan is being held hostage by Hamas, sent a letter to the President-Elect stating: 'The time has come for Israel to make the rules of the deal with Hamas from a position of strength and power that will ensure that our hostages will be the last in our history.'

Released hostage to Trump:

'I beg, promise hostages' return remains top priority'

Released hostage Sapir Cohen, who recently met with Donald Trump, sent the President-Elect a letter begging him not to forget the hostages.

Photo essay:

A tour through the destroyed terrorist stronghold of Jabaliya

An Israel National News-Arutz Sheva photographer embedded with soldiers of the Kfir Brigade in the town of Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip and photographed the widespread damage and the continued combat.

Operations in Beit Lahia begins

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

IDF troops continue to operate in the area of Jabaliya and have eliminated approximately 50 terrorists over the past day. 60 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in a number of strikes in Baalbek and north of the Litani River.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Ariel Sosnov fell during combat in the north

In another incident, a soldier in the Kfir Brigade was severely injured during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

The footage found in the tunnel in which 6 hostages were murdered

Flash drive found in Rafah with video showing terrorists watching Al Jazeera and talking about hostage Almog Seroussi and the protests in Israel.

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

Hussain Abd Al-Haleem Harb, Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander, directed and executed many rocket attacks against communities in the Galilee, and against the area of Metula specifically.

Serious security failure:

Police investigating cases since start of war

Lahav 433 is investigating alleged attempts by PM's Office to falsify war protocols, including transcripts of cabinet meetings.

Bennett to American students:

Every one of you can be an ambassador

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett addresses 10,000 university students, thanking them for their prayers, and urging: 'Never be silent. Stand up, never be ashamed for loving the State of Israel! Never apologize for loving the State of Israel.'

In Gaza and Lebanon:

Dozens of terrorists eliminated, weapons destroyed

IAF strikes over 100 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon in a single day.

In southern Lebanon

Soldier from Nahal Brigade seriously injured

The soldier from the 932nd Battalion was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.

Blinken to Gallant:

'US committed to Israel’s security against threats from Iran'

US Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, urges Israel to take "further actions to substantially increase and sustain humanitarian aid to Gaza".

Blinken:

'Hamas refused to release even a limited number of hostages'

In conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister, US Secretary of State reveals that Hamas has rejected yet another proposal for a hostage release in exchange for a ceasefire.

Paris:

Activists demand cancellation of soccer match featuring Israel

Pro-Palestinian Arab activists, some holding placards with political slogans and PLO flags, protest at French soccer federation headquarters, call to cancel Nations League match between France and Israel.

Soldier responds and reveals:

War crimes? The mosque was loaded with weapons

Attorney Amal Oraby attacked a soldier who was photographed in a mosque in Gaza, alleging she had committed war crimes. The soldier responded: The mosque had weapons stores and a tunnel.

Givati Brigade soldier severely injured in Jabaliya

IDF soldier evacuated to hospital after being severely injured by antitank missile during combat in Jabaliya.

Bereaved mother:

'We miss him terribly'

Tzurit, mother of fallen soldier Maoz, says, 'People say I'm educating for death, instead of life. We are fighting for life.'

Mossad Chief to hostages families: 'Chances for a deal are slim'

It is assumed that Hamas would not back down from its demand for Israel to end the war in return for the hostages. Senior security source: 'The time has come to look reality in the eyes.'

Terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre eliminated

IDF continues striking terrorists, eliminating Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre in Gaza.

Meters from hospital:

Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

Gazan terrorist organizations detonate explosive device on a humanitarian convoy, causing damage to a nearby hospital and injuring six people.

Live updates:

Over 100 rockets fired at northern Israel during the day

IDF continues fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, eliminating dozens of terrorists and destroying terror infrastructure. Rocket fire continues to batter northern Israel.

Survey:

44% of students did not finish studies over last year

The war caused a significant decrease in sense of security and academic achievement throughout Israel.

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on 10/7 eliminated

The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Raafat Ibrahim Mahmoud Akdeih, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7th terrorist attack.