Swords of Iron

Fmr. commander of the Navy:

'Israel will destroy Lebanon'

Vice Admiral (Res.) Eliezer Marom predicted that Israel would soon move its focus from the south to the north.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander

Fadel Ibrahim was responsible for planning and carrying out terror attacks against Israel and commanding Hezbollah ground forces in the area of Jouaiyya.

Footage:

Nukhba sniper who participated in October 7 massacre killed

IDF, ISA, eliminate a leading Hamas sniper and Nukhba Forces commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre and killed Cpt. Yisrael Yudkin last month.

WSJ: As few as 50 hostages may still be alive

Sources say up to 66 of the hostages still in Gaza may be dead, possibly only 50 still alive.

US officials:

'Netanyahu's video hindering de-escalation efforts in the north'

An American official noted that the video which claimed the Biden admin. is withholding munitions would weaken Israel's deterrence against Hezbollah.

Gallant in the north:

'We are achieving readiness and preparing for every scenario'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command and committed to 'change the situation in the north.'

Chief of Staff threatens:

'The enemy will learn about capabilities it didn't know we had'

Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi said Israel knew about Hezbollah's drone capabilities that were showcased in the video it published.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Whoever thinks it's possible to destroy Hamas is mistaken'

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that whoever says that Israel could destroy Hamas is misleading the public.

Home Front Command updates guidelines for civilians

After situational assessment held by Defense Minister and IDF Chief of Staff, Home Front Command publishes new guidelines for civilian activity in areas under threat.

Netanyahu:

'I call on my coalition partners - get a hold of yourselves'

The Prime Minister called on his government not to push divisive legislation that could threaten the coalition's cohesion.

Palestinian Authority workers to be allowed into Jewish town

Eli community council promises: 'Town of Eli won't advance new projects with Arab workers from the Palestinian Authority.'

UN moral bankruptcy:

Israel rejects UN reason of 'Hamas use of human shield’ oversight

Virginia Gamba, special representative to the U.N. secretary-general, told JNS that word count limits left no space to mention that the terror organization embeds deliberately among civilians.

Pres. Herzog to AIPAC:

We are fighting for the free world, against the Empire of Evil

President Herzog meets bipartisan AIPAC delegation of US members of Congress. 'If we have anything to discuss, it should be discussed quietly.'

Released hostage Ada Sagi:

‘I don't believe in peace now’

Released hostage, Ada Sagi, spoke about her captivity, her loss of hope for peace, and the payment Gaza residents were given to guard the hostages: ‘I heard them say 70 shekels a day, that's a lot of money in Gaza, because they don't have jobs.’

Daniela Weiss:

'The only path to victory is to resettle Gaza'

Daniela Weiss, chairwoman of the Nachala movement, is arranging Israeli communities to resettle the Gaza Strip as Israeli territory.

Hostage’s mother to daughter:

'We are fighting relentlessly for you to come home'

Hostage’s mother, Ayelet Levy, sent a message of encouragement to her daughter Naama, who is celebrating her birthday in captivity. "You are a strong, heroic and determined girl. You were like that from the first moment you were born."

Footage from Lebanon:

Terrorists enter a building - and are eliminated from above

IAF aircraft target weapons storehouse in Lebanon, after Hezbollah terrorists are viewed entering the structure.

“Emotional strength”:

Bereaved father met soldiers who killed his son in friendly fire

Bereaved father, Avidan Beit Yaakov, met with combat soldiers involved in friendly fire that killed his son in Gaza. ‘We are taking responsibility, garnering courage.’

This is the 'soldier' who Hamas claimed to have kidnapped

Last month, Hamas claimed to have kidnapped an Israeli soldier. Now, the individual in question has been identified - as an agent from Jericho.

Former Ntnl. Sec. Council head:

'Ending the war will hurt Israel and help Hamas'

Former National Security Council head, Meir Ben-Shabbat, estimates that Israel is making achievements in Rafah, calls to exact a price from Lebanon as well, and is concerned by the discourse on ending the war.

El Al backtracks:

Cost of shipping donations to Israel to remain low

After outcry, El Al reinstates discount for shipping donated gear to Israel.

First time in seven months:

Hostile aircraft infiltrates Gaza border communities

Suspicious aerial target crosses from Gaza into Israel, falls on Israeli side of border. No injuries.

Israeli journalist proves:

Humanitarian aid reaches Hamas

Kan 11 News reporter Haim Goldich, who is serving in Gaza, publishes video of food products he found in a home in Gaza that was used by terrorists.

GOP lawmakers to Blinken:

How will you prevent Gaza aid from reaching Hamas?

House Republicans write letter to Secretary of State, demand to know the Biden administration's strategy for keeping Gaza aid package out of Hamas' hands.

Foreign Minister:

'Hezbollah will be destroyed in a full-scale war'

Minister Israel Katz reacts to Hezbollah drone that filmed the Haifa port, says 'moment of decision' on response to Hezbollah's constant attacks on northern Israel 'very close.'

Report:

US-built pier off Gaza coast failed, could end operations early

The $230 million pier has spent more time being repaired or moved to prevent further damage than it has spent in operation to bring aid into Gaza since it was completed a month ago.

New Hezbollah drone penetrates deep into Israel, films Haifa

Lebanese terror group publishes 9-minute video taken by 'Hoopoe' drone over the port of Haifa.

Watch:

Drone kills terrorist approaching IDF forces

The 401st Brigade spotted terrorists and directed an airstrike to kill them during operations in Rafah.

Saving strength for day after

Report: Two Hamas battalions not participating in fighting

Hamas assigned a significant force that is not participating in the war, with the intention of creating a governing force in Gaza after the war.

US Envoy in Beirut:

'Conflict has gone on for long enough'

Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and said President Biden wants to 'avoid a further escalation to a greater war.'

Fmr. Kiryat Shmona Mayor:

'I demand war. Biden's envoy is an angel of destruction'

Prosper Azran tells Arutz Sheva that the only way to restore peace in his city is to fight a war against Hezbollah and rejects any talk of a diplomatic solution.

Rep. Wasserman Schultz:

'There can't be an exception for Jewish victims'

Dem. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, during an interview with CNN, attacked those, including in her own party, who deny Hamas' atrocities against women.

IDF operates in Rafah:

Ground troops identify terrorists, aircraft eliminate them

IDF operational activity continues in the central and southern Gaza Strip where the troops eliminated terrorist cells and located large amounts of weaponry.

How Moshe Feiglin remembers the hostages in Gaza

After participating in a TV panel, not knowing that the cameras were still rolling, former MK Moshe Feiglin removed his shoe to show the sister of one of the hostages how he remembers them.

State Department spokesman:

'Our fundamental assessment of the war hasn't changed'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Netanyahu’s dissolution of the War Cabinet does not change the Biden administration’s “fundamental assessment” of the war in Gaza.

Watch:

IDF takes control of Philadelphi route

The IDF estimates that it will take a few weeks to decisively defeat the remaining two Hamas battalions in Rafah and complete the IDF's control of the Gaza Strip.

On the frontlines of the home front volunteer effort

Arutz Sheva sits down with Jerusalem resident Arye Dobuler, who has been volunteering with the civilians evacuated from the north and south since October 7, to discuss the volunteer efforts and how best to help the evacuees.

Key Hezbollah rocket and missile operative eliminated

The IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mustafa Ayoub, a key operative in the Rocket and Missile Department of the Nasser Unit of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon,

Gallant to US Representatives:

'Iranian proxies are fighting a war against Western civilization'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with a bipartisan delegation of US members of Congress and provided a situation assessment of operational and strategic developments on Israel’s borders.

'Depressing, relentless, boring'

Study finds: People worldwide are disconnecting from the news

A new study shows that 39% of people worldwide avoid the news, an increase of 10% since 2017. Significant decrease in the number of people stating: 'Very or extremely interested in the news.' And how many believe the news?

Rafah

Terrorists eliminated using drones

IDF troops are continuing intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area of Rafah.

Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet

The Prime Minister has decided to dissolve the War Cabinet and decisions will instead be made by the Security Cabinet.

Due to a lack of soldiers

IDF working to create new reserve division

The new 96th Division will consist of those who have been exempt from reserve duty in the past.

IDF fears:

Terrorists in Judea and Samaria may get Israeli arms from Gaza

As many of the weapons being used in Gaza are not properly monitored, criminal organizations have been found with shoulder-mounted missiles and mortars. The IDF fears it's only a matter of time until they reach terror organizations as well.

No siren sounded

Suspicious target from Lebanon intercepted near Acre

Suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into the maritime space near Acre successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. No sirens sounded in accordance with protocol.

Biden:

'Ceasefire plan is the only way to achieve a lasting peace'

Biden pushes for the ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal that he recently outlined: The three-phase ceasefire proposal is the best way to end the violence in Gaza.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari issues statement warning Hezbollah against escalating tensions in the north. 'When we say that we will not let October 7th happen again on any one of our borders - we mean it.'

Southern Commander:

'You are defeating the Rafah Brigade'

The Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, visited Rafah and met with commanders on the ground.

Bereavement in Beit El:

Two families on the same street lost sons on the same day

Only 30 meters separate the homes of the parents of Elon Waiss and Shalom Menachem, who were both killed this week in Gaza. Local council head: ‘Our hearts are overflowing with sadness.’

'I won't let you down'

Musician performs song at scene of October 7th massacre

Aaron Holder released the music video for his song 'I Won't Let You Down,' which was filmed on-site in several locations in Israel, including the ruins of a community destroyed during the October 7th attack.

Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell in battle in southern Gaza

During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell, a combat officer who serves as a field investigator in Unit 504 was severely wounded.

Sgt. Yair Roitman laid to rest

'Yair is dead – please do not let it be in vain'

Sergeant Yair Roitman, a combat soldier in training in the Givat patrol, died of his wounds on Saturday, after being seriously injured early last week in a battle in southern Gaza.

Democrats split on how to protest Netanyahu's speech

While some Dems plan on activly disupting the Israeli PMs address to Congress, others have chosen to boycott it to maintain decorum in the chamber.

Senior Staff Sergeant Major (Res.) Elon Waiss is laid to rest

Waiss, 49, from Psagot, a combat soldier in the 129th Battalion of the 8th Brigade, was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Holiday calm

Why Hezbollah stopped attacking, and why Israel followed suit

Channel 12 correspondent Guy Varon noted that since the holiday of Eid el-Adha began Hezbollah has halted launches and wondered why Israel is playing along.

New IDF naval landing craft arrives in Israel

The INS Komemiyut LSV arrived in Israel from the US. It was welcomed by Israeli Navy vessels in a 'missing' formation, in memory of the fallen soldiers from the ‘Swords of Iron' war.

Fallen soldier's family:

'We'll continue with our head held high'

Yedidya Waiss, before his father Eilon’s funeral: ‘With God's help we will win this war and the entire nation of Israel will know no more sorrow. We will learn to see the good.’

Govt. extends aid for displaced from north and south

Under the new regulations, the period of lodging for residents who have been evacuated from their homes, in the hotels and temporary housing solutions, which are being financed by the state, until August 15.

PM, Defense Minister were not informed of IDF announcement

Political source says PM Netanyahu was surprised by IDF announcement of 11-hour 'tactical pauses' every day near Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Protecting the Homeland:

Stories of the victims of the APC explosion in Gaza

Family and friends eulogize the eight soldiers killed in the explosion of an APC in Gaza.