Swords of Iron

Canada demands Hamas surrender

Canadian Prime Minister and opposition leader condemn hostages' murder, call for Hamas terror group to surrender and for its removal from Gaza.

Following hostages' murder:

Israeli Ambassador calls on UN Security Council to take action

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon calls on the Security Council to urgently convene a briefing to condemn Hamas in the strongest possible terms. 'Vile and heinous should shock the conscience of the world.'

IDF reservist and civilian hurt in missile strike on Galilee

Several individuals were wounded on Sunday afternoon by an anti-tank missile that landed in a Kfar Yuval in the Galilee panhandle.

New Yorkers gather to remember slain hostages, and protest

A memorial service was held outside the Israeli consulate in New York City on Sunday afternoon for the 6 hostages who were kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists.

Herzog to Dutch FM:

'There must be firm decisions against Hamas around the world'

President Isaac Herzog met on Sunday with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp, and thanked him for his country's support.

Heartbreaking:

Hanan Ben Ari at funeral of murdered hostage

Hanan Ben Ari sings at funeral of hostage Ori Danino, murdered by Hamas in Gaza.

Murdered hostage's sister:

'You were my guide, and you will continue to be'

Almog Sarusi, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists in captivity was laid to rest in Raanana.

Israeli Health Ministry

Hostages were murdered in the past two days

Forensic examinations of the six bodies of the hostages which were recovered on Saturday found that they were shot to death at point-blank by Hamas terrorists in the past 48-72 hours.

Slain hostage's grandfather:

'Instead of dancing at your wedding, we are burying you'

"When we received the bitter news, I was disappointed. After almost a year, we found out that three weeks ago you were still alive,' says grandfather of murdered hostage, Ori Danino.

Survived the massacre:

Zvi Rubin, founding member of Nir Oz, passes away

80-year-old Zvi (Heshi) Rubin, who survived the Shabbat Simchat Torah massacre, after hiding for eight hours with his wife and family, passes away this weekend

Labor union chair:

'Hit the streets, we must shock those who need to be shocked'

Chairman of the Histadrut, the General Organization of Workers in Israel, Arnon Bar-David has called a general strike on Monday. 'Tomorrow, from 6:00 a.m., the Israeli economy will halt. At 8:00 a.m. Ben Gurion Airport will close and departures and arrivals will stop.'

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

Protestors in front of PM's Office in Jerusalem call out 'A Deal Now' and hold signs against Netanyahu, 'Damn Netanyahu for abandoning the hostages.'

Watch footage from police camera:

Police say arrested doctor attacked policeman at protest

Doctor arrested at protest in Tel Aviv. Police say that he, 'held the horseman's foot and pushed the horse, endangering the horseman.'

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in former school

The IAF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the area that previously served as the “Safad” school in Gaza City.

Gallant:

'Cabinet must reverse decision to stay in Philadelphi Corridor'

Defense Minister calls on government to back down from insisting IDF remain in a position to prevent Hamas weapons smuggling from Egypt in order to return the remaining hostages in a deal.

Herzog:

No limit to Hamas' willingness to commit crimes against humanity

Israeli President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, apologizes to families for failure to bring them home safely.

Biden:

'Devastated, outraged US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered'

US President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, Sec. Blinken calls Hersh Goldberg-Polin an American hero.

Biden:

'It's time this war ended, we're on the verge of an agreement'

US President asked about the IDF’s announcement that several bodies had been located in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF is identifying the bodies and he does not have much to report about it.

Netanyahu: Reports of ceasefire in Gaza are false

Reports of ceasefire in Gaza to allow distribution of polio vaccines is false, Prime Minister's Office reports. 'Israel is allowing a humanitarian corridor for the provision of vaccines.'

IDF confirms: Number of bodies found during fighting in Gaza

IDF troops are still working to extract and identify the bodies, IDF confirms.

6000 terrorists infiltrated Israel:

The real numbers behind the October 7th attack

Newly-revealed numbers show that 6,000 terrorists - including 2,200 Gazan 'civilians' - infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7, and 1,000 more fired on Israel from Gazan territory.

Chief of Staff:

'We won't let terror in Judea and Samaria rear its head'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jenin, following terror attacks in Gush Etzion. 'We will not let terrorism in Judea and Samaria rear its head, we will go go from city to city, camp to camp to protect the citizens of Israel.'

Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell in battle in Jenin

During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell, two other soldiers were injured.

IDF destroys booby-trapped structure in Gaza

IDF troops located large amounts of weaponry, military equipment, in ongoing operations in central and southern Gaza.

Fighting continues in Tulkarm and Jenin

Israeli security forces continue operations in Nur Shams and Jenin; firearm and large quantity of weapons found in vehicle near Palestinian Authority hospital.

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad's Central Camps Brigade

Muhammad Katrouy, commander of the Islamic Jihad’s Central Camps Brigade, eliminated in joint IDF-ISA strike.

Rocket barrage on the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon

Sirens sounded throughout northern Israel, warning of the firing of rockets and missiles, after the IDF said it struck a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. At least 40 launches identified from Lebanon.

Watch:

IAF strikes ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

IAF strikes a number of ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in the areas of Maryamine and Yaroun in southern Lebanon.

MK Halevy: 'IDF must stop lying to the public'

MK Amit Halevi claims that: 'contrary to IDF reports, Hamas and Islamic Jihad brigades in the Rafah area are still functioning at a very high level.'

Amit Segal:

The PM is not telling the whole truth about the Gaza Strip

Veteran journalist Amit Segal analyzes what the Prime Minister has said will happen in Gaza - and what he thinks is actually likely to occur.

Hezbollah hints: 'Widescale war frozen until further notice'

Hezbollah claims six missiles hit IAF control base, says attack's success is satisfactory response to elimination of Hezbollah terrorist Fuad Shukr last month.

From car and helmet cams:

Dramatic footage of Hamas leader's elimination in Jenin

Watch dramatic footage from helmet and vehicle cameras, showing the elimination in Jenin of Hamas leader in Jenin Wassem Hazem.

Operation complete:

IDF destroys terror tunnels, eliminates hundreds of terrorists

Dozens of terror infrastructures, over 250 terrorists, eliminated in operations in southern Gaza as IDF moves out of humanitarian area and on to further activities.

Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, eliminated in strike

Israel eliminates terrorist Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, and two additional Hamas terrorists, in counterterrorism operation.

Three terrorists eliminated south of Jenin

Aircraft strikes terror cell during clashes in Jenin; Arab reports claim three dead in strike on vehicle.

Terrorists identified by UAV, eliminated in air strike

IDF strikes launcher from which projectiles were fired toward Israeli territory; dozens of terrorists eliminated in southern and central Gaza.

'I want Daddy'

Avigayil Eliyahu, recently orphaned, hugs photo of her father

Karnei Shomron dedicates special lookout built in memory of the town's eight residents who fell in battle in Gaza.

Cabinet approves:

IDF will remain in Philadelphi corridor

Sources present at the meeting say that the security cabinet approved the continued presence of IDF troops in the Philadelphi area. Gallant voted against and Ben Gvir abstained.

Harris to anti-Israel heckler:

'We are working around the clock on hostage deal'

US Vice President responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protester who heckled her at rally in Georgia: The president and I are working around the clock, we have got to get a hostage deal done and a ceasefire deal done now.

In southern Rafah:

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

IDF destroys vehicle carrying terrorists who attempted to divert a humanitarian aid convoy.

Hostages' families to WHO:

Vaccinate hostages for polio

The Hostages Families Forum is urging WHO and UNICEF to include the hostages in their ongoing polio vaccination campaign and all other health interventions.

'Hamas doesn't want a war'

Top secret Shin Bet documents from before 10.7 revealed

Documents sent by Israel's internal security organization to the Prime Minister just days before the murderous attack recommend concessions for Gaza to maintain quiet.

Oct. 7th failures:

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

One of the intelligence officers who was behind the giant failure and ignored the warnings from the division's observers is set to meet with his commanders and notify them of his resignation.

Gallant:

For northern residents to return home we must expand war's goals

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a strategic briefing and discussion on expanding the war's goals.

October 7th anniversary:

The decision to prevent two ceremonies from overlapping

The Families' Ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre will begin at 7:00 and will not overlap with the State Ceremony which will begin at 9:00

Parents of American hostage:

'Hostage crisis is not a partisan issue'

After advocating for their son's release at both the RNC and DNC, the parents of Omer Neutra wrote an op-ed in Newsweek stressing: '[The hostages’] captivity cannot be a political issue—it is a global humanitarian crisis, and it can only be solved through unity and focus.'

IDF reveals:

Hamas' Rafah Brigade has collapsed

IDF officials say that up to now 80% of the tunnels in the Philadelphi Corridor have been destroyed.

Refugee from north unable to continue medical treatment

Malka is a mother of 2. She’s also sick with a rare blood condition, and currently is evacuated from her home on Israel's Northern border.

Following sirens: UAVs explode in northern Israel

IDF confirms multiple UAV explosions in northern Golan Heights, no injuries or damage caused.

Bereaved sister:

'This time he had doubts, but he said he was going anyway'

The sister of fallen IDF soldier Yohay Hay Glam recounts her last conversations with her brother before his fateful return to Gaza.

Israeli envoy: ‘Pro-terror’ protests should worry all New Yorkers

Radical Islamists 'don’t want to live in peace with us — they want to live instead of us,' Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis says.

IAF shoots down UAV approaching from Syria

IAF downs UAV headed towards Israeli territory, strikes terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Aryeh Zalmanovich was murdered beside his friend Farhan al-Qadi

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, Bedouin Israeli rescued from Gaza captivity, says hostage Aryeh Zalmanovich was held hostage alongside him until his death.

Islamic Jihad intelligence commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF eliminates dozens of terrorists, locates large quantities of weapons in central and southern Gaza, and eliminates a commander in the Islamic Jihad’s intelligence unit.

Haredi minister: Don't allow Red Cross to visit Nukhba terrorists

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu block Red Cross visits to Nukhba terrorists until Red Cross visits Israelis held hostage in Gaza.

'Hang on, we're coming'

Families of hostages burst across the Gaza border

Families of the hostages who came to the Gaza border to call out to their loved ones broke through the border fence and began marching into Gaza.

U of Michigan student leaders aim to force divestment from Israel

University of Michigan’s pro-Palestinian student leaders have vowed ‘no business as usual’ unless the university divests from Israel.

Terrorists hiding in a mosque eliminated in shootout with IDF

In Nur Shams operation, Israeli security forces eliminate terrorist responsible for June murder of Amnon Mukhtar in Qalqilya.

After vehicles hit by bullets:

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

World Food Programme temporarily suspends movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip, claiming bullets struck one of its vehicles as it approached an IDF checkpoint. IDF investigating the incident.

Viral massacre survivor suicide note found to be fake

A letter that went viral online that was claimed to have been written by a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre was found to be fake after journalists attempted to find his family.