Swords of Iron

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya

In battles with terrorists, troops destroyed launch posts and underground tunnel shafts and found weapons, including explosive devices, mortar shells, AK-47 rifles, sniper rifles,

UAV intercepted in the north, shrapnel falls in Tzfat area

UAV that approached northern Israel from the east successfully intercepted by IAF fighter jet outside of Israeli territory. Shrapnel falls in northern Israel, causing a fire in the area of Tzfat.

Father of kidnapped soldier:

'We have to fight with strength'

Shlomi Berger, father of IDF lookout Agam Berger who was kidnapped to Gaza, says it is time to end the war as part of a deal to release the hostages.

US service member critically injured during work on Gaza pier

Defense officials say three US service members were injured, one of them critically, while supporting a mission to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

Pentagon spokesman:

'No final decision on paused weapons shipment'

Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick Ryder tells Channel 13 News: We’re going to continue to provide Israel with the munitions it needs to defend itself.

Report:

IDF refused to supply canine, soldiers were killed as a result

Soldiers requested a canine from the Oketz Unit to assist in locating explosives. The IDF did not supply the dog, and several soldiers were killed when an IED exploded.

IDF Spokesman reveals:

The man who is a humanitarian worker by day, terrorist by night

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee publishes proof that Rafah Crossing worker was also a member of Hamas's military wing.

IDF and ISA eliminate Commander of Hamas’ Beit Hanoun Battalion

Hussein Fiad was responsible for launching a significant number of the anti-tank missiles that were fired at Israeli territory throughout the war, along with extensive mortar fire toward Israeli communities near the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hamas is holding hostages in Rafah, that's why we're there'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari released a statement addressing the IDF’s ongoing operation in Rafah.

'We must band together'

A commander's moving speech to his troops before entering Rafah

Before his company entered battle in Rafah, a company commander told his men that they must uphold the teachings of Rabbi Akiva, to love their brothers as they love themselves.

Monsters

Father and son terrorists describe how they raped Jewish women

The Daily Mail published footage and transcripts from the interrogation of a father-son duo of terrorists who, among other things, confessed to raping and murdering multiple women.

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Hezbollah weapons manufacturing head eliminated in strike

In southern Lebanon, IAF aircraft strikes and eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Ali Nasser Faran, responsible for significant weapons manufacturing and proliferation infrastructure.

Pray for his recovery:

IDF soldier severely injured northern Gaza

The family of soldier Aharon Sternlib, a resident of Havat Gilad who was severely injured in Gaza, calls for prayers for his recovery: 'Aharon ben Sarah Hendl'

IDF forces eliminate terrorists in Rafah and central Gaza

IDF troops continue operational activities in the areas of Rafah, Jabaliya, and central Gaza.

Mansour Abbas retracts:

'There are no wars without crimes against civilians'

After refusing to say in an interview whether he believes Israel commits crimes in the Gaza Strip, Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas issued a clarification of his remarks

Defense Minister thanks US for 'strong stance' against ICC claims

Defense Min. Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Austin on facilitation of humanitarian aid to Gaza, efforts to return hostages.

IDF investigates:

Soldier filmed in Gaza throwing a Quran into a fire

The IDF is investigating footage from the Gaza Strip showing an IDF soldier throwing a Quran into a fire.

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Netzach Yehuda forces carry out focused operation in Beit Hanoun

IDF operational activities continue throughout the Gaza Strip, forces conduct targeted raid in the area of Beit Hanoun.

War Cabinet instructs:

Continue negotiations on hostage release deal

Major General Nitzan Alon, who is responsible for the issue of the hostages on behalf of the IDF, compiled a document with amendments to the Israeli response to the hostage deal proposal.

Austin to Gallant:

'Urgent need to increase humanitarian assistance to Gaza'

US Defense Secretary speaks to Defense Minister, reiterates "strong US objections to the International Criminal Court prosecutor's outrageous application for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders."

Bereaved sister:

‘In his death he commanded us to enjoy life’

Michal Greenglick, bereaved sister, finds happiness in music: 'The audience gives me strength, I give them strength. We cry, but we stick together. This makes me realize that there's a future for the Jewish people in Israel.'

Arab party in the Knesset claims IDF committed 'war crimes'

Ra'am party, which represents the Islamic Movement, claims Israel is guilty of 'war crimes' and 'crimes against humanity.'

Defense expert:

'Biden is telling Israel to lose the war, we won't do that'

IDSF founder and chairman Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi tells Arutz Sheva that to win the war and bring back the hostages, Israel must tell the US 'thank you' and do what it needs to do in Rafah. Amir Avivi will be addressing the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem conference in New York City on Sunday, June 2nd.

Will the EU control Rafah Crossing?

A European Union organization managed Rafah crossing before the 2007 Hamas takeover. Now the Biden administration wants to bring it back.

Fallen soldier Eliyahu Amsalem 'always had a smile on his lips'

Eliyahau Haim Emsallem, fought in the Netzach Yehuda battalion and fell in battle in Gaza. 'He was a boy who loved to learn Torah, who dreamed of being a combat soldier.'

Herzog on abduction video:

'The world must look at this cruel atrocity and speak out'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog commented on the horrifying video that was published showing the abduction of five female IDF lookouts by Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

Cpt. Yisrael Yudkin OBM "had a great love for Israel"

Journalist Hanoch Daum mourns fallen IDF soldier Yisrael Yudkin of Kfar Chabad: 'I am looking at your face and crying, thank you for protecting us.'

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Three soldiers killed in battle

Master Sergeant Gideon Chay DeRowe, 33 from Tel Aviv, Cpt. Yisrael Yudkin, 22 from Kfar Habad, and Staff Sergeant Eliyahau Haim Emsallem, 21 from Raanana, fell while defending their country in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu:

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

'80% of the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria support the terrible massacre of October 7, Palestinian state will try to repeat the massacre of October 7 again and again,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns.

Mothers of hostages: You don't make deals with the devil

Mothers of hostages tell mothers of kidnapped lookouts that new film showing abductions 'proves these people are the devil - and you don't do deals with the devil.'

Heartbreaking cruelty in footage from young women's abduction

Families Forum publishes footage - taken from the terrorists' boydcams - showing the brutal abduction of five female IDF soldiers, who are still held hostage in Gaza.

Footage from the fighting:

IDF descends on Hamas military compounds in Jabaliya

In antiterror operations by the 7th Brigade Combat Team in Jabaliya, forces seize hundreds of weapons, destroy rocket launching sites.

Near the Gaza-Egypt border:

Loaded and ready rocket launcher sites discovered

IDF discovers and destroys loaded and ready rocket launchers situated in Rafah along the Philadelphi Route near the Egyptian border.

Mother of hostage:

'On video you see a mass of terrorists treating them brutally'

Shira Albag, mother of observer Liri, kidnapped on Oct. 7, described the video that will go public tonight: "You hear the terrorists saying – “These are the girls that can get pregnant'.”

Bereaved father in letter to son:

‘Your death was not in vain, my son.'

Bereaved father, Hagay Lober, in a letter to his son: ‘When you rushed forward to fight Hamas terrorists, you were sure it was for our sake. When you died with 'Shema Israel' on your lips, you meant it 'for the people of Israel'

UNRWA school used as Hamas military compound

The compound housed an anti-tank operative, a Nukhba force terrorist, and mortars and explosives.

Politico:

Only one third of Hamas terrorists in Gaza eliminated

Politico reports that according to latest US intelligence assessment Israel has eliminated only 30%-35% of fighters that Hamas had before October 7, and 65% of the terrorist organization's tunnels are still active.

Hamas missile operative who took part in massacre eliminated

Ahmed Yasser Alkara took part in the October 7th Massacre in communities in southern Israel and was a significant anti-tank missile operative who carried out attacks on IDF troops during the war.

Report:

US softening opposition to Rafah op. following mass evacuation

US government reportedly beginning to change stance on Israeli operation in Rafah after 800,000 civilians evacuated, Israel incorporated humanitarian concerns into plans.

Cleared for publication:

IDF soldier seriously injured in northern Gaza

The soldier was injured during an encounter with terrorists. He was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family was notified.

US official:

'Israel has addressed many of Biden's concerns on Rafah'

Senior Biden administration official says Israeli officials incorporated many changes into their plan that seem to meet Biden's concerns about deepening the operation.

'We were all duped'

Report: Egypt changed terms of Gaza ceasefire deal

Sources tell CNN that Egyptian intelligence quietly changed the terms of ceasefire proposal that Israel had already signed off on, scuttling a hostage release deal.

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Israel has no intention of resettling the Gaza Strip'

Prime Minister Netanyahu in interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper: The ICC's arrest warrants are beyond outrageous.

Ahead of Lag Ba'Omer:

Mount Meron declared a closed military area

The order went into effect at 11:00 p.m., and it will be in effect until Monday of next week at 12:00 p.m.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We're ready for dangerous missions to retrieve hostages bodies'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi visits soldiers in Jabaliya, says military seeks to bring all hostages back alive and to enable burials for those who no longer alive.

Rafah:

Dozens of terrorists killed, many weapons found

Soldiers from 401st Brigade, 162nd Division carry out targeted raids on the terrorist infrastructure and buildings from which Hamas terrorists fired at the Israeli forces.

Rafah:

Terrorists came out of a tunnel and were captured

Three armed terrorists who emerged from a tunnel were arrested by an IDF force operating in Rafah. After scanning the building, many weapons were found including RPG launchers.

Rockets and launchers discovered in Jabaliya mosque

IDF destroys missiles and rocket launchers in a mosque as forces continue demolishing terror infrastructure in Jabaliya.

Defense Minister:

'ICC equivalency is despicable'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responded today to the request by the ICC prosecutor to issue an arrest warrant against him and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

IDF fighting in the heart of Jabaliya

In a single day, IAF aircraft attacked and destroyed 70 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip.

Pres. Herzog:

Saudi normalization would be a 'victory over the empire of evil'

Israel's business sector 'currently threatened by our enemies, who are trying to isolate us in order to harm us,' Israel's President Isaac Herzog warns at economic conference.

Lebanon: IDF eliminates Hezbollah rocket chief

IDF eliminates terrorist Qassem Saqlawi, Commander of the Rocket and Missile Array in Hezbollah’s Coastal Sector.

Report: US not expected to oppose Rafah operation

US not opposed to limited Rafah operation projected to cost less in civilian casualties; talks on ceasefire-prisoner swap deal likely to resume soon.

Minister Miki Zohar:

'Military control of Gaza will result in hundreds of casualties'

Culture and Sports Minister urges fellow Likud lawmakers to think twice before calling for Israeli military control of the Gaza Strip after the war.

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Two reservists seriously injured in battle in Gaza

Reservist from the Rotem Battalion of the Givati Brigade and a reservist in the 8237th Division Logistics Brigade seriously injured in battle in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to hospital.

IDF assesses:

The war will continue until 2026

The IDF already controls about half of the Philadelphi axis and close to a million Gazans have evacuated from Rafah towards the north.

Three UAVs from Syria and Iraq intercepted

IDF fighter jets intercept UAV that approached Israel from Syria. Separately, a corvette missile ship and fighter jets successfully intercept two UAVs that approached Israel from the east.

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Soldiers recount the mission to recover hostages

The soldiers involved in the mission to recover the bodies of four hostages from Jabaliya recount the operation, minute by minute.

Soldiers spray messages to Gantz, Gallant on Gaza buildings

Graffiti photographed in Gaza shows that IDF soldiers are losing patience with the behavior of War Cabinet ministers.

Fmr. PM Bennett:

'The ICC is a joke'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett released a video with a sweeping denunciation of the request for the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials.