Swords of Iron

Calls to murder Jews after explosion in Rafah

Palestinian Arab Telegram channels are calling on Arabs in Israel to murder Jews in revenge for an explosion that they claim killed 30 north of Rafah.

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters disrupt German Foreign Minister

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators disrupt citizens' forum featuring Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, accuse her government of one-sidedness in the Gaza war.

Tlaib blasts Biden on Israel:

'You're an enabler, where's your red line?'

Rep. Rashida Tlaib hints that voters will make Biden pay for his support of Israel.

IDF's hostage envoy criticizes the government

Maj. Gen. Nitzan Alon criticizes the government in closed conversations with IDF officers: There will be no deal with the make up of this government.

Israel discussing Rafah crossing with the US and Egypt

Israel is discussing the issue of operating the border crossing, which will probably be operated by Palestinian Arabs in the first stage.

Strike in Rafah:

Two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist Yassin Rabia, the Commander of Hamas’ leadership in Judea and Samaria, as well as Khaled Nagar, a senior official in Hamas’ Judea and Samaria wing.

Report in Rafah:

Dozens killed in area with Gazans who fled their homes

IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirms the IDF attacked in Rafah, clarifies the reports of dozens of deaths are still under investigation: The attack was carried out against terrorists who are a target for attack in accordance with international law.

Report:

US considering sanctions against Israelis who block Gaza aid

The Biden Administration is considering imposing sanctions on Israelis who target trucks carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

October 7 orphans stranded at airport following missile barrage

Airline cancels flight to Madrid following sirens in central Israel, stranding group of orphans and their guardians at the airport.

IDF spokesman: Hamas 'emptied' rockets as IDF neared

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says rockets were fired 800 meters from troops, 'from between a mosque and a school,' IDF forces still operating in area.

IDF strikes launchers used to fire rockets at central Israel

The rocket launcher, which, according to the IDF, was situated near two mosques in the area of Rafah, was struck by the IAF shortly after it launched eight missiles into central Israel.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sgt. Sahar Sudaei fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip

Sudaei, aged 20 from Tel Aviv, served in the Rotem Battalion of the Givati Brigade.

IDF discharges reservist who called for insubordination

Sources involved in the investigation told Ynet that the suspect said during his interrogation that 'for eight months of combat reserve duty I built up anger and frustration and therefore I decided by myself to film the video.'

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Paratrooper Brigade Combat Team operates in Jabaliya

The soldiers raided Hamas' General Security headquarters, the home of the commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's Northern Brigade, and fought in all the market neighborhoods of Jabaliya.

NYC Jerusalem Conference:

Firsthand accounts and insider views of Oct. 7th and the war

The third annual Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City will honor those who have defended Israel on every front - and show how everyone can do their part.

Analyst:

'Vast majority' of responsibility for October 7 is the IDF's

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua says October 7 massacre could have been avoided had IDF's General Staff acted differently. 'It is not connected to the identity of the Prime Minister.'

After his body was recovered:

Thousands attend funeral for hostage

Per the Yablonka family's request, the funeral procession began with a rally calling for the release of the hostages who are still being held in Gaza.

Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach succumbs to wounds

Kovach, a soldier in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion who was critically wounded in battle in Beit Hanoun last week, succumbed to his wounds on Sunday at Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.

Minister Gantz:

'Barrage from Rafah proves: IDF must operate everywhere Hamas is

Minister Benny Gantz toured communities near the Gaza border and an IDF base in the area and discussed the missile barrage on central Israel.

Defense Min.:

Efforts to bring hostages home continue even now

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with reservists, thanking them and stressing the importance of their role in the war.

'I have friends in Palestine'

Hostage's mother recalls her involvement in 'peace program'

Ayelet Levy-Shachar, the mother of Naama Levy, said her daughter had participated in Hands of Peace, an initiative promoting dialogue between young Palestinians and Israelis.

Barrage on central Israel:

'The Book of the Zohar saved me'

The Narkis family home was hit by rocket fragments, and a caregiver was lightly wounded.

Rocket parts, weapons found in Jabalya school

In Rafah, IDF troops located tunnel shafts and large quantities of weapons, including AK-47s, RPGs, grenades, and explosives. In addition, two rocket launchers in the Rafah area that were aimed at Kerem Shalom were struck overnight.

In wake of Hague?

IDF reduces forces in Rafah after ICJ ruling

Israel and Egypt reportedly will reopen the Rafah Crossing to allow humanitarian aid into Rafah as troops removed from the city.

Did the ICJ really prohibit Israel from operating in Rafah?

4 ICJ justices say ruling on Rafah merely obligates Israel not to engage in actions that violate its obligations under the Genocide Convention, not to desist from all military operations in the city.

IDF investigates:

Soldier in uniform threatens military coup

The IDF has opened an investigation into a video of an IDF soldier warning of a military coup if the Prime Minister orders the establishment of a Palestinian government in Gaza.

Hamas ramps up its psychological terrorism

Hamas' military arm, the Al-Qassam Brigades, publishes a video clip sending a message to Israelis and blaming PM Netanyahu and the IDF for hostages' deaths.

Sister of murdered hostage:

"From a sister with hope, I became a bereaved sister"

Avivit Yablonka, sister of the late Hanan Yablonka, mourns: 'My brother, although you returned not as I hoped, there are still 125 hostages who are still there, and they must be taken out of this hell now!'

IAF eliminates sniper cell that fired at troops

IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip continues, as troops dismantle Hamas battalions in Jabaliya and Rafah.

New details on recovery of three hostages' bodies

IDF releases new details on the complex operation to rescue the bodies of hostages Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum and Orion Hernandez from the Gaza Strip.

'Ground-breaking order'

South Africa hails ICJ ruling on Rafah operation

South Africa's government welcomes ruling by the International Court Justice that ordered Israel to halt the operation on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

IDF strikes Hezbollah structures in southern Lebanon

Earlier, approximately 20 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into different areas in northern Israel. One rocket hit and caused damage to a synagogue in Moshav Dovev.

Reservist seriously injured in battle in Gaza

Eight soldiers have been injured in the past day, one of them seriously, according to IDF data.

Israel eliminates dep. commander of Hamas national forces in Gaza

The IDF and ISA eliminated the deputy commander of Hamas' national security forces in the Gaza Strip; The IDF continues its efforts to precisely neutralize additional senior terrorists in the Gaza Strip

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ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah operation

Watch live as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague rules on request to order halt Israel's Rafah offensive in Gaza as part of a larger case brought by South Africa.

Father of hostage:

'We count the minutes, every minute is an eternity for her'

Eli Albag, the father of Liri who is seen being abducted in the video that was published this week, spoke to Arutz Sheva about his fight to bring his daughter home, he calls for unity and asks everyone to keep praying.