Swords of Iron

In conversation with IAF chief, Pres. Herzog praises Yemen strike

Israeli President Herzog praises IAF strike, calls it 'a clear example of what Israel’s Air Force is capable of – and a clear message to our enemies.'

Netanyahu:

Anyone who harms us will pay a heavy price

'Like Hamas and Hezbollah, the Houthis are an inseparable part of Iran's axis of evil that threatens the peace of the entire world,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu notes.

Defense Min.: 'Fire burning in Yemen is seen across Middle East'

'The first time that the Houthis harmed an Israeli citizen, we struck them; we will do this in any place where it may be required,' promises Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Yemeni Armed Forces:

Victory belongs to Yemen, Israel attacked civilian targets

Yemeni Armed Forces claim fuel tanks, port used for military purposes, as 'civilian targets,' call on nations of the world to 'take serious action' against Israel.

Heavy barrages on northern Israel

None injured after approximately 45 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel, 30 of them towards the Golan Heights and 15 towards the Galilee.

Chief of Staff visits Rafah:

'This is all Iran - it's an octopus with arms'

'Iran has many arms, you struggle with one arm here, you struggle with others there, it demands excellence against each one of them,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stresses during military assessment in Rafah.

IDF forces raid UNRWA terror building in Gaza City

IDF uncovers hidden weapons located in a multi-story building and a terrorist's apartment in the Gaza City area.

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Israel strikes Houthi targets near Yemen port

IDF strikes Houthi military targets near Al Hudaydah Port in Yemen, following hundreds of attacks against Israel.

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Washington Post criticizes parents of hostage who spoke at RNC

Washington Post comes under fire over post on X which appeared to be critical of parents of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra: "They don’t talk about Israel’s assault on Gaza."

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IAF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Lebanon

IDF says secondary explosions were identified in the area, suggesting the presence of additional weaponry in the structure.

Hid inside UNRWA complex:

Hamas military intelligence officer eliminated in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated inside an UNRWA complex in the area of Zeytoun, eliminates Adel Hamdiya, who was responsible for gathering intelligence in preparation for October 7th massacre.

IDF Spokesperson:

We will not allow Iran and its proxies to terrorize our civilians

IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: "Iran is funding, arming and directing its terror proxies in their attacks on Israel and the wider world. We will not allow Iran and its proxies to terrorize our civilians and we will continue to do everything we can to protect Israel’s people and borders."

Yevgeny Perder, 50, killed in Tel Aviv drone attack

Perder was found in his bed approximately two hours after the incident. He left behind a sister and lived in aparthotel near the scene of the explosion.

New UK Foreign Secretary restores UNRWA funding

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he was 'appalled by the allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7th October attacks.'

UAE expresses willingness to join multinational force in Gaza

UAE Special Envoy Lana Nusseibeh told the Financial Times that her country would send troops to Gaza if invited by the PA and if the US would lead the mission.

Dramatic footage:

UAV flies over beach, US Embassy, and explodes

Footage published on social media shows the drone which killed one and injured others flying over Tel Aviv and impacting a building.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Signs indicate Deif was eliminated, Hamas hiding what happened'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that the UAV that exploded in Tel Aviv was an Iranian-made Samad-3 and was launched from Yemen.

IDF initial inquiry:

Tel Aviv UAV was not intercepted due to human error

The IDF says the UAV explosion that left one dead was 'a bad incident that should not have occurred.'

Arab report:

How Israel uses agents in Gaza

Sources in Gaza told an Arab newspaper that Israel has managed to recruit intelligence agents within terrorist organizations by using family circles or social connections.

Two commanders of Hezbollah's Radwan force eliminated in Lebanon

IAF strikes Radwan Force command centers in Lebanon, eliminate terrorist Ali Jaafar Maatuk and an additional commander responsible for the Radwan Force's operations in the Hajir region.

'Yes To Life, No To Terrorism'

Event commemorates anniversaries of multiple terror attacks

Organized in collaboration with the Families Forum to mark 30 years since the AMIA bombing, 32 years since the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Argentina, and 9 months since October 7th the gathering united survivors and families affected by the attacks.

Netanyahu in Rafah:

'Only military pressure will bring the hostages home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited IDF forces in Rafah: "I now have greater understanding that our control of the Philadelphi Corridor and Rafah crossing are essential for our continued mission.'

Arab affairs expert:

Hamas at its lowest point militarily since the war began

Avi Issacharoff said that Israel should take advantage of the fact that Hamas needs a ceasefire to advance a hostage deal.

PM to Defense Min.:

'No approval to found hospital for Gazans within Israel'

A proposed hospital in Israeli territory which would treat Gazan children 'will not be founded' due to opposition from the Prime Minister himself, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office tells Defense Ministry.

Security forces eliminate sniper who killed IDF soldier

IDF, ISA, eliminate sniper who murdered Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat.

Chief Rabbi's ruling:

Releasing terrorists 'permitted' in order to free hostages

Outgoing Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls for government to sign prisoner swap deal, claiming 'there is no choice - release terrorists with blood on their hands.'

IDF confirms:

Jemaah Islamiyah official eliminated in Israeli strike

Mohammed Jabarah, senior terrorist in the Jemaah Islamiyah terror group, responsible for carrying out terror attacks and missile launches, was eliminated in an Israeli airstrike, IDF confirms.

Analyst: Israel needs to operate underground, hurt Hamas' spine

Tzvi Yechezkeli, Arab affairs analyst, says Israeli intelligence almost certainly knows where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is hiding, reiterates belief that he is surrounded by hostages.

IDF soldier injured while securing humanitarian aid in Gaza

Hamas terrorists fire RPG at IDF soldiers securing humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza, moderately injuring one soldier

'Omer, we love you'

Parents of hostage Omer Neutra speak at RNC

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Israeli-American Omer Neutra who was taken hostage by Hamas in the October 7 attack, speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Omer, we love you. We won't stop fighting for you.

Report:

US, Israel and PA secretly discussed Rafah crossing

Axios reports that the US, Israel and the Palestinian Authority held a secret meeting last week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing as part of a hostage and ceasefire deal.

Military Intelligence probe:

Hamas planned October 7 massacre for 7 years

The Military Intelligence Directorate investigating internally the oversight which led to October 7. The assumption was that Hamas was deterred and was not seeking to start a war.

Nasrallah warns:

'If Israel attacks Lebanon it won't have any tanks left'

The Hezbollah leader claimed that Israel was in a bad state and that its leaders are talking about the end.

Rafah:

IDF destroys tunnel used in June infiltration attempt

The Combat Engineering Unit of the 143rd Division, the Yahalom Unit, and the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion of the Southern Gaza Brigade dismantled an offensive underground tunnel route that was approximately 700 meters long, in the Rafah area.

Infuriating footage:

Terrorists return to Gaza after being released from detention

19 terrorists were released back into the Gaza Strip, footage obtained by Arutz Sheva shows the moment they crossed the border.

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19 terrorists released back into Gaza

Soldiers who were charged with securing the terrorists' return are enraged: 'They still have our hostages, yet we return their terrorists for nothing in return?'

Ire in the Knesset:

MK Mansour Abbas' inciteful statement

Arab MK Mansour Abbas claims '50,000 civilians were murdered in Gaza,' MK Tally Gotliv slams, 'You will not call soldiers murderers.'

Father of IDF lookout:

'We have indications that the lookouts are still alive'

Eli Albag, father of IDF lookout Liri Albag, who is held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, says he 'collapsed' after publication of photo, has indication that the Nahal Oz lookouts are still alive.

Nasrallah threatens:

We will attack towns which have not yet been hit

'Cost of living in Israel, collapsing Israeli economy, show the fruits of our pressure,' Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah claims.

Defense Min. to Sec. Austin:

Mohammed Deif is 'Osama bin Laden' of Gaza

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, discussing operations against Hamas in Gaza, potential escalation with Hezbollah.

IDF strikes launchers used to fire at Sderot

IDF strikes, dismantles, terror targets including terrorist cells and launchers used to fire at Sderot on Tuesday.

Following criticism:

IDF delays publication of Kibbutz Nir Oz investigation

Publication of the investigation into the failures that led to the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz delayed following criticism of investigation into Kibbutz Be'eri massacre. IDF: 'Investigation for Kibbutz Nir Oz not yet complete.'

Barrage on northern Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon

Sirens sounded around 2:20 a.m. in Nahariya and other localities in the Western Galilee. 15 projectiles from Lebanon fired, some of which were intercepted.

Residents of the north outraged:

'The house is on fire, children are shaking in shelters'

Residents of towns in northern Israel fed up with the continued incessant firing from Lebanon: We have been abandoned, Netanyahu is promoting an agreement that will cause us years of suffering.

Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv

Gallant gave a review of the developments in Israel's north and south and the efforts being made to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Netanyahu:

'We have no intention of losing this confrontation'

PM speaks at state memorial ceremony for soldiers who fell during Operation Protective Edge, vows to increase pressure on Hamas and return the hostages.

Report:

Chief of Staff demanded apology from Netanyahu

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi reportedly demanded an apology after PM said the 'military pressure wasn't strong enough for months.' Netanyahu did not apologize.

Gallant orders establishment of hospital for Gaza children

Defense Minister's office says hospital needed due to the closure of the Rafah Crossing, patients will be screened for connections to Hamas.

9 months into war:

Half of Hamas military leadership eliminated

IDF says 14,000 members of Hamas military forces have been killed since the beginning of the war.

'Investigations only after the war'

Netanyahu meets with families of fallen IDF observers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with families of soldiers killed in the attack on the Nahal Oz base on October 7th, and clarified that investigations of the attack will be held only once the war is won.

IDF strikes terrorists who operated in UNRWA school in Nuseirat

The IAF struck a company commander in the Islamic Jihad's Naval Unit in western Khan Younis.

Report:

Hamas pushing Sinwar to end war with Israel

CIA chief William Burns believes Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar under new pressure from Hamas commanders to end the war against Israel, CNN report says.

Court Admin. discloses:

Israel funded legal representation for 10/7 terrorists

Court Administration discloses Israel funded legal represenation for terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre, costing NIS one million.

3 rockets fired towards Sderot following Deif elimination attempt

One rocket intercepted, two fall in open areas; first responders treat lightly-wounded individual who was injured while running for shelter.

Min. warns: This is our red line, we'll dissolve the government

Orit Strock, Settlements Minister and National Missions Minister, says Religious Zionism party will leave government if the IDF is withdrawn from Gaza. 'We promised this would not be just another round of fighting.'

Commander who fired shell at Be'eri: 'We had no choice'

Colonel Nissim Hazan said that he did not know there were hostages in the house of Pessi Cohen in Kibbutz Be'eri, but added that 'there was no choice. This was a surreal situation.'

Israeli flags on Rafah beach

Photographer Oren Cohen caught on camera three Israeli flags placed by IDF soldiers on Rafah beach, emphasizing Israeli control over the area.

Biden:

'I sent Israel defensive, not offensive, weapons'

US president says that he has done 'more than anyone else' for the Palestinians and emphasized that he is a Zionist: 'If there was no Israel, every Jew in the world would be in danger.'

Egypt believes war in Gaza will continue until US elections

Fighting in Gaza may continue until end of 2024, steps should be taken to secure Egypt-Gaza border, Egyptian source says.

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Severely injured soldier makes music again

Rabbi Yishai Engelman, who was recently seriously injured in Gaza, played together with his friend, Mordechai Shenvald, who was wounded at the beginning of the war.