Swords of Iron

Political source:

Netanyahu to dispatch team for more hostage talks

After reviewing Hamas's latest response, Israeli political echelon reportedly more optimistic that a deal to free the hostages can be reached.

Report:

IDF has control of 26% of Gaza

Haaretz report digs into how IDF has gained control of key areas in Gaza to prevent Hamas from moving its forces and recovering from its losses.

IAF strikes terrorists operating in UNRWA schools

IDF says Hamas terrorists used 2 schools in Gaza City area as hideouts from which its operatives planned, directed, and carried out numerous terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

Ayelet Shaked:

Haredim who aren't studying Torah must enlist

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked says 'View of IDF as strong, smart army no longer works, we need many more soldiers and what we thought worked - simply does not work.'

Samaria leader to public:

Pray for recovery of seriously injured soldier

Samaria Council chief Yossi Dagan asks public to pray for recovery of Ro'i Sasson, a student at the Itamar Yeshiva who suffered life-threatening injuries in Gaza.

One seriously injured

200 rockets, 20 UAVs, fired towards northern Israel

For over an hour and a half, Hezbollah launched UAVs and rockets towards northern Israel, in response to Israel's elimination of a top terrorist.

Moving:

Injured soldier says 'Hagomel' blessing in home of fallen comrade

Nahal Brigade soldier Ro'i Hizmi, severely injured in Rafah, comforts fallen comrade's bereaved parents and recites Hagomel blessing in their home. Watch.

Brother of hostage:

'We were notified, Hamas says my brother is no longer alive'

Danny Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was taken hostage by Hamas, says he was notified by intelligence officers that according to the terror organization, his brother is dead.

Hostages' families demand immediate action this Independence Day

'As the United States celebrates its independence, we're reminded that freedom remains elusive for 120 hostages, including eight US citizens,' Hostages Families Forum says.

Hamas facing growing dissent in Gaza

Criticism within the Gaza Strip of Hamas is increasing on the streets and on social networks, with some calling to do everything for a ceasefire.

Dozens of terrorists eliminated, over 50 terror targets destroyed

IDF operational activity continues in Shejaiya, Rafah, and the central Gaza Strip, eliminating dozens of terrorists and destroying terror infrastructure.

Israeli source: We're on the brink of a deal with Hamas

Israel will evacuate Rafah Crossing, proposed deal allows Israel to return to fighting if Hamas violates conditions, reports say.

Report:

Government blocking seven tons of equipment for security forces

Multiple ministries are blocking the distribution of more than seven tons of donated equipment intended to benefit security forces and evacuees.

Cleared for publication:

Captain Roy Miller fell in battle in northern Gaza

Two soldiers from the Givati Brigade were seriously injured in the same incident and evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital.

Hamas:

'We view the talks in a positive spirit'

Hamas says its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, held talks with the Qatari and Egyptian mediators on a possible ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Armed terrorist eliminated in Jenin

Border Police officers, together with the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, operate in Jenin to eliminate a terrorist who was involved in serious terrorist activity.

Mossad:

'We've received Hamas' response and are evaluating it'

The Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel is evaluating the remarks and will convey its reply to the mediators.

Islamic Jihad says it is worsening treatment of hostages

According to the al-Quds Brigades, the treatment of the Israeli hostages is directly affected by the treatment of the security prisoners and it will continue to get worse as long as the Israeli government continues its current policies.

Report: Just three people know where Yahya Sinwar is hiding

Sources tell Asharq Al-Awsat that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is up-to-date on war's developments, only a few people know his true location.

Over 50 terror targets destroyed in Shejaiya

IDF eliminates terror cells, destroys tunnel shafts and weapons as Paratroopers Brigade continues operational activities in Gaza terror hub.

'It'll take years to clear Gaza tunnels'

Brigadier General Avivi: We are fighting against a force equal in strength to ISIS at its peak, and we are doing so without a coalition that also fought for years until victory.

Deputy Hezbollah leader:

'We'll stop fighting Israel after a ceasefire in Gaza'

Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem says that the only sure path to a ceasefire on the Lebanon-Israel border is a full ceasefire in Gaza.

Macron to Netanyahu:

'Prevent conflagration with Hezbollah in Lebanon'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, calls for diplomatic solution to end the conflict in Gaza.

Smotrich in Sderot:

'I will not be surprised if Sinwar agrees to a deal'

Minister of Finance during a visit to Sderot: History will not forgive those who stop the war at this stage.

Soldier arrested on suspicion of murdering captured terrorist

The soldier is accused of shooting a Nuhkba Force terrorist in the head after the terrorist was captured and interrogated.

Watch:

Soldiers blow Shofar before entering Rafah

Combat soldiers in the 932nd Battalion blew the Shofar before entering Rafah on Tuesday. 'Am Yisrael Chai, until victory,' the soldiers shouted.

Chief of Staff:

'900 terrorists from Hamas Rafah Brigade killed'

General Herzi Halevi visits logistics base in Gaza, says operation is taking time because Israel seeks to ensure no terror infrastructure is left, exhaust Hamas fighters.

Australia:

Jewish org. supports anti-Israel university students

Jewish Council of Australia states students are right to protest Israeli 'genocide' after schools announce disciplinary action. Americans for a Safe Israel chairman says Council has 'blood on their hands.'

Smart TVs join Home Front Command warning system

The new technology, developed in recent months by the Home Front Command and IT Division, enables smart TVs to also be used as warning signals.

NYT:

Israeli generals want ceasefire, clash with Netanyahu

PM again says war will only end after Israel fulfilled its goals in response to New York Times report stating IDF generals want to end the fighting even if it means leaving Hamas in power.

Nonprofits protest new customs reform aimed at cutting red tape

New regulations hinder donations of gear to Israeli soldiers, charities say.

'We've lost our minds'

Israel reconnects Gaza to electricity

A water desalination and sewage treatment facility will be operated in Gaza directly from the Israeli electricity grid. Smotrich: 'We've lost our minds completely. With our own hands, we are rehabilitating Gaza.'

Ben-Gvir:

'It's time to stop the spins'

Minister Ben-Gvir details the core of his dispute with ISA director Ronen Bar: 'He repeatedly convinced the Prime Minister that worsening the conditions of the terrorists would lead to escalation.'

Teacher at Maaleh Adumim Yeshiva severely injured in Gaza

Rabbi Yishai Engelman, a teacher at the Maaleh Adumim Yeshiva, suffered severe injuries in an explosion in central Gaza.

IDF:

Two soldiers killed in action in central Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of two additional soldiers killed in action in the central Gaza Strip region.

Terrorists advancing towards IDF forces in Rafah eliminated

IDF soldiers identify, ambush, an armed terrorist squad advancing in a vehicle toward them, eliminating the terrorists.

Report:

Hostages' families in deteriorating condition

Interviews conducted with the families reveal damages in a wide range of areas related to physical and mental health requiring significant treatment.

ISA vs. Ben-Gvir:

'Lies that never happened'

ISA officials categorically denied that the ISA director had threatened Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Blinken:

'We have yet to see Israel’s plans for post-war Gaza'

US Secretary of State says Washington told the Israelis to develop their own plans for Gazan reconstruction but "we’ve not seen enough of that".

Egypt does not agree to open the Rafah crossing

Senior Egyptian official says Egypt is adamant that the IDF must fully withdraw from the Palestinian Arab side of the Rafah crossing.

Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad laid to rest

Rabbi Zion Hadad eulogizes his son Sergeant Ori Itzchak, a student of the Hesder Yeshiva in Itamar, recalls their conversation the day before he fell: You sounded so great, you said 'everything is fine dad, thank God'. You were a special child, sweeter than honey.

Report:

New directive prohibits elimination of Hamas police officers

According to the opinion of the military prosecution, only members of the military wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad can be targeted.

Netanyahu:

'We're approaching end of stage of eliminating Hamas army'

PM meets with Israel National Defense College cadets, says Israel will fight until the objectives of the war are achieved.

Netanyahu:

Release of Shifa director 'serious mistake & moral failure'

Shin Bet director to present PM with result into investigation into how the director of hospital where Israeli hostages were held and murdered was released back into Gaza.

Kilometer-long tunnel destroyed, 100 terrorists eliminated

The 99th Division, the only reserve division operating in the Gaza Strip, has been fighting for the past few months in the area of ​​the central Gaza Strip.

Smotrich:

'A new town for every country that recognizes a PA state'

The Finance Minister criticized the release of the Shifaa Hospital director and said that he demanded of the Prime Minister to investigate the decision so that a similar situation would not occur in the future.

Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad fell in battle in southern Gaza

9 soldiers from the Itamar Yeshiva were wounded in a single incident in Gaza today.

Poll: A quarter of 'Palestinian' Arabs weighing emigration

New poll shows that 44% of young Arabs in Palestinian Authority-controlled areas are interested in emigrating to other countries.

IDF continues operations in Shejaiya, eliminating terrorists

IDF takes out 20 terrorists, numerous weapons manufacturing facilities, during operations in Shejaiya.

Brother of fallen soldier:

'My brother won't be back, we'll take comfort in enemy's defeat'

Meir, brother of fallen soldier Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum, tells Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about the moment the family received the bitter news, and the difficulty coping with it.

Father of murdered hostage:

'Sorry my daughter, even now they continue to abandon you'

The father of Noa Marciano, who was murdered at Shifa Hospital, called out the release of the hospital's director.

IDF general warns: We are heading towards another disaster

Defense Min. Gallant, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, are 'off their rockers, still talking about attacking Hezbollah - something which will destroy the country,' Maj. Gen. Yitzhak Brik says.

Shifa Hospital head, arrested for terror activity, is released

Muhammed Abu Salmiya, director of Gaza's Shifa Hospital, was arrested in November and released together with dozens of other terrorists back to Gaza, due to a lack of prison cells in Israel.

Heavy barrage on southern Israel

Approximately 20 rockets were fired within a short time from the Khan Yunis area in Gaza.

General admits:

Wounded soldiers were prioritized over civilians on October 7th

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Mickey Edelstein admitted to the residents of Netiv Ha'asara that in some places the military did not act correctly.

Moving:

Mourners sing 'Ani Ma'amin' at end of fallen soldier's funeral

Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum was killed in action in Gaza over Shabbat. At the conclusion of his funeral, the crowd burst out singing, 'Ani Ma'amin.' Watch.

Ben Gvir:

'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'

National Security Minister warns that a cessation of the war in Gaza or a political settlement without attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon would cause his party to leave the government.

Footage from Rafah:

IDF destroys tunnel route near UNRWA school

The 12th Brigade, under the command of the 162nd Division, has been conducting precise, intelligence-based, targeted operations in the Rafah area for the past few weeks.

National Unity MK:

If PM forms unity gov. with Zionist parties, we are first to join

On the split in society, MK Matan Kahana, of the National Unity party: ‘At 6:28 on 10/7, we were the closest to a civil war. We're almost back in the same situation.’

Gaza:

Terror HQ in a clinic and weapons in a UN school

The 7th Brigade underwent dozens of face-to-face encounters and found intelligence documents, weapons, and drones left behind by the terrorists.