Swords of Iron

Report:

Israel fears less than 1/3 of hostages are still alive

Of the 133 people still held hostage by Hamas, Israel reportedly fears just 40 still live.

Son of Hamas:

'Biden administration: Win elections or win the war?'

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a senior figure in Hamas, tweeted admonishment to the US government for failing to prioritize national interests above party desires.

Just before his wedding:

Reserve captain severely injured by an explosive device

Reserve Captain Dor Zimel, a resident of Even Yehuda, was injured by an IED attack just a short while before his wedding.

Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in southern Lebanon

IAF carries out airstrikes in Lebanon following repeated aircraft infiltration, missile strikes, from Hezbollah terror group.

Nahal Brigade soldiers operating in Gazan corridor

Close-quarters encounters, closing the combat circle on terrorists and targeted raids by the Nahal Brigade combat team in the central Gaza Strip.

Following rockets on Sderot, IDF hits Gaza launching pit

IDF troops strike launching pit in the area of Beit Hanoun shortly after launches were identified from the area toward the city of Sderot.

Due to Gaza war:

Lag Ba'Omer pilgrimage to Tunisia cancelled

Popular annual Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisia's Djerba synagogue and celebration cancelled this year, only a very small number of celebrants expected to arrive from France.

Sen. Fetterman:

'We must talk about the hostages until they come home'

Pennsylvania Senator vows to keep bringing up the issue of the hostages: If Hamas would send everybody home and surrender, all the death, destruction and misery in Gaza would end.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructures in southern Lebanon

The strike comes hours after three launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Yiftach in northern Israel.

Live updates:

IAF fighter jets intercept UAV that approached Israel

IAF fighter jets successfully intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east. The UAV was monitored by IDF soldiers, did not pose a threat and no sirens were sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.

Tibi: The claim that Zionism is racist is legitimate

MK Tibi says that since the October 7th massacre there has been an infringement on freedom of expression through a systematic attempt to prevent criticism of war crimes in Gaza.

Pres. Herzog: This year, the seder night will be different

Israel's Pres. Herzog asks Israelis to leave an empty chair by their seder table, in support and recognition of the bereaved families and families of hostages.

Jordanian Foreign Min. attempts to draw attention back to Gaza

Ayman al-Safadi, Jordanian Foreign Minister, claims 'danger of escalation and expansion of the war' continually increasing.

Yossi Cohen:

We must not bring politics into the matter of the hostages

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen attends event in support of hostages' families, calls on Israelis to unite: 'Terror groups did not choose hostages based on this opinion or that.'

Report:

Israel rebuilding border crossing to allow additional aid to Gaza

The 'Tzav 9' protest movement claims that the Erez crossing is being rebuilt only to allow more supplies to be delivered to Gaza.

Watch: IDF strikes source of rocket fire towards Ashkelon

IDF strikes the area from which a rocket was launched toward Ashkelon, continue to eliminate terrorists in the central Gaza Strip.

Condition of Arab al-Aramshe attack victim still critical

Seven of the 19 injured in an aerial attack on northern Israel are still hospitalized, one of them fighting for his life.

Over Gaza war:

PA seeks FIFA sanctions against Israel

Palestinian Authority’s soccer association planning to call on FIFA to sanction Israel due its “international law violations".

Concerns in Israel:

Arrest warrants could be issued against senior officials

An emergency discussion was held in the Prime Minister's Office in which various scenarios were presented regarding the issuance of arrest warrants against senior Israeli officials by the ICJ.

Report:

Israel making progress on preparation for Rafah evacuation

Israeli official tells ABC News Israel has made significant progress in preparations for the evacuation of around one million civilians from the Gazan city of Rafah ahead of a military operation in the city.

White House:

'Israel agreed to take our concerns on Rafah into account'

US and Israeli officials discuss possible Israeli operation in the Gazan city of Rafah. White House: US participants expressed concerns with various courses of action in Rafah, Israeli participants agreed to take these concerns into account.

IDF investigating death of two Gazan detainees

Two detained suspected terrorists died while being transferred from the southern Gaza Strip to a detention center in Israel.

Military headstone placed on grave of accidentally slain hostage

The family of Alon Shamriz, who was killed by IDF fire after escaping Hamas captivity, has been fighting to have him fully granted as a fallen soldier.

Central Gaza corridor

Footage from the IDF operations to expand the operational hold

Over the past week, the soldiers of the 401st Brigade combat team, together with forces of the Yahalom Unit, cleared and destroyed more than 100 terrorist infrastructure sites and eliminated more than 40 terrorists.

Battalion commander to troops:

'We're going to Rafah and we'll give it to them'

Commander of the 932nd Battalion Lt. Col. Dotan addressed his men after a targeted raid in the central Gaza Strip and assured them that just as they operated in the areas, they will operate in Rafah as well.

Hamas official admits:

We don't know how many hostages are alive or dead

Negotiations haven't reached a dead end, Hamas won't compromise on ceasefire, Hamas' Moussa Abu Marzouk says.

IDF division commanders meet local leaders in northern Israel

Commanding officers of IDF's 91st Division, the 146th Division, meet with heads of authorities and councils in the north before Passover, promise: 'Our commitment is to be here until the reality changes.'

Incitement in UNRWA:

Schools in Gaza teach how to conquer Israel

Videos from UNRWA schools and other bodies indicates severe incitement against Israel continuing within the schools in the Gaza Strip.

'The war is over':

Footage from Gaza that enraged Israelis

In Israel, there has been outrage over the past day regarding footage of thousands of Gazans vacationing at the beach while tens of thousands of Israelis are still evacuated from their homes or hostages are still held captive in Gaza.

This is what Ismail Haniyeh's sister wrote on the morning of 7/10

Sabah Haniyeh, 57, expected to be indicted on Sunday, report says.

IDF eliminates key operative in Hamas investigations department

Near Beit Hanoun, IDF and ISA forces eliminate terrorist Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat, responsible for investigations in Hamas' Internal Security Department; additional terrorist cell in central Gaza.

Burnout in the IDF?

'Recruit soldiers who have not done reserve duty at all'

The 'Mothers at the Front' organization is protesting against the decision to send draft notices to soldiers who have already been in service for six months, rather than finding the replacements.

Man injured in barrage on northern Israel in danger of his life

Following Hezbollah attack on Arab al-Aramshe, 19 victims hospitalized at Galilee Medical Center, one in danger of his life.

Egyptian sources: US agreed to Israel's plan for Rafah operation

Egyptian military on high alert along Gaza-Egypt border, IDF preparing for Rafah ground operation, source says.

Qatar to re-evaluate its role as Israel-Hamas mediator

Qatar’s Prime Minister says his country is re-evaluating its role as mediator in ceasefire talks, claims its efforts are being undermined by politicians seeking to score points.

'Free Palestine!'

Anti-Israel protester interrupts European Commission President

Speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen briefly interrupted by a man who accused her of being a "criminal" over her support for Israel.

'Victory is getting further away'

Ben Gvir calls for War Cabinet to be disbanded

National Security Minister blasts the conduct of the War Cabinet, demands it be disbanded.

Government approves plan to rebuild Gaza envelope

A sum of NIS 19 billion will be invested into housing, infrastructure, education, employment, health, and more in the area ravaged by the October 7th massacre.

Beit Hanoun:

IDF troops arrest terrorists hiding in schools

Forces carried out a targeted raid in a central building containing two facilities used as schools, based on intelligence that terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad were located in the building and using civilians there as human shields.

Tzohar Rabbinical org.:

Set a seat at the seder table for hostages

The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization is calling on Jews to leave an empty seat at their seder tables and to dedicate the fifth cup, traditionally known as Elijah’s Cup, to the hostages.

SA Chief Rabbi:

Searching for meaning in a post-October 7 Pesach

South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explains how the Pesach seder provides a frame of reference for understanding Iran’s recent attack, October 7, and the vicious antisemitism that has awoken across the globe.

60% of Israeli Arabs:

Don't punish students who support Hamas

Jewish People Policy Institute survey shows Israeli Arabs do not support Hamas, want their children to move abroad.

18 injured in kamikaze drone strike in northern Israel

18 injured, two seriously, after UAV hits Arab al-Aramshe community center in northern Israel.

Watch: UAV hits community center in Arab al-Aramshe

Footage emerges of the moment a kamikaze drone struck Arab al-Aramshe, injuring seven people, two of them seriously.

Google:

Employees stage anti-Israel protest, many arrested or fired

Google employees locked themselves in Google Cloud CEO’s office, protesting an NIS 1.1 billion dollar deal with Israel.

Pres. Herzog meets foreign ministers of UK, Germany

'Whole world must work decisively and defiantly against the threat posed by the Iranian regime,' Pres. Herzog says.

IDF strikes ready-to-fire rocket launchers in Gaza

IDF's 162nd Division continues operational activities in central Gaza to eliminate terrorists, destroy terrorist infrastructure.

IDF soldier seriously injured in battle in Gaza

Soldier from the Shaldag Unit, one of the premier Israeli Air Force units, evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital and his family has been notified.

Irish PM:

'Israel's sense of reason has been replaced by revenge'

Ireland's new Prime Minister, Simon Harris, hits back at criticism by Israel of his speech in which he failed to mention the hostages in Gaza.

Father of fallen hostage:

'My son fought with incredible bravery'

Rabbi Doron Perez, whose son was killed in action on October 7th and his body taken to Gaza, speaks about receiving the final news last month and urges the world not to allow soldiers to be forgotten during prisoner exchange negotiations.

Hezbollah Radwan Force commander eliminated

Hussein Mustafa Shechory, the Commander of the Rockets and Missiles Unit of Hezbollah's Radwan Forces in Lebanon's central and western region, planned rocket and missile launches against Israel.

'We'll see you at you house'

Anti-Israel activist threatens to murder Calif. city council

Anti-Israel activist arrested, faces felony charges after making death threats at city council meeting in Bakersfield, California. 'I hope that one day, somebody brings the guillotine and kills all of you.'

MK Tali Gottlieb:

'Netanyahu must reject pressures not to attack Iran'

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb claims that the world, and Gaza in particular, are beginning to disdain as well as a USA colony.

3 wounded in drone attack in Galilee

2 drones launched from Lebanon explode in Beit Hillel, lightly wounding 3 people.

Chief of Staff thanks UK army for aid in deflecting Iran attack

'Relationship between the two militaries has strategic importance for maintaining regional stability and security in the Middle East,' IDF stresses.

IDF increasing readiness in the north

IDF holds series of field exercises and cyberspace exercises in the Northern Command.

PM Netanyahu:

'Iran is behind Hamas and Hezbollah - we are determined to win'

PM Netanyahu meets new recruits to Golani, Givati brigades, offering encouragement and support. 'The most important thing we have is our spirit, and I see it in your eyes.'

Claim: Nearly 50 Nova massacre survivors have committed suicide

Many survivors of the Nova music festival massacre are forcibly admitted to psychiatric wards; other survivors demand: 'Why do we need to prove and explain more in order to receive help?'

Despite lack of reciprocity:

Israel increases humanitarian gestures in Gaza

COGAT leads humanitarian efforts in Gaza, opening two more bakeries in northern Gaza, continuing work on the Bani Suheila water pipeline, and transferring 126 trucks to northern Gaza.

Body language reveals: Hamas leader is angry and broken

Ismail Haniyeh says Hamas will continue the fight, but his body language after hearing of his son's deaths indicates otherwise. 'He is angry and it is hard for him,' expert says.