Swords of Iron

IDF Spokesman:

We are deepening our strikes, but Iran can still shoot

Israeli strikes target IRGC missile infrastructure in Yazd and Shahroud amid broader regional campaign.

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

In a special operation carried out by the ISA and the IDF, the bodies of the hostages Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson were recovered from the Gaza Strip yesterday

600 Operations Each Night:

IDF Central Command chief reveals war progress

Commander of Central Command Avi Bluth and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan met today for a situational assessment on the war in Judea and Samaria.

Kibbutz Be'eri

The clock in Ofra's home stopped at 6:29

Kibbutz Be'eri published a photo of the clock in the home of murdered hostage Ofra Keidar, which is stuck at 6:29 a.m., the time that Hamas began its massacre on October 7th, 2023.

IDF spokesman: 'Iran's military capabilities severely degraded'

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin highlights successful efforts of Operation Rising Lion, including strikes against key Iranian military figures and assets.

Hamas finance chief eliminated in Gaza strike

In a joint operation on June 17, the IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Ibrahim Abu Shumala, Hamas's top finance director in Gaza. He was responsible for managing and smuggling millions in terror funds.

Terrorist responsible for burial of Haggai couple in Gaza killed

The IDF and Shin Bet have eliminated a senior member of the Kataeb al-Mujahideen organization, who was responsible for burying the bodies of Judi Weinstein-Haggai and Gadi Haggai. During the week, more than 300 targets were attacked in the Gaza Strip.

In southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss

IDF targetes, eliminates Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss, commander of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit in the Chebaa outpost and responsible for fatal anti-tank missile strike on Mount Dov.

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Gazan terrorist who attempted to fire mortar at troops eliminated

Forces located and dismantled a terrorist tunnel shaft inside a residential building in Shejaiya and a 500-meter-long underground tunnel route in the area.

IDF’s Givati Brigade eliminates Hamas terrorist cell in Jabaliya

IDF's Givati Brigade successfully eliminates Hamas terror cell in Jabaliya area, targeting military infrastructure and weapons hidden in civilian buildings.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We are not waiting, we are preventing threats'

IDF Chief of Staff stresses proactive defense strategy and commitment to hostage return in ongoing Gaza operations.

Bezeq launches project to connect public shelters to the internet

Bezeq begins nationwide initiative to connect thousands of public shelters to the internet, ensuring residents in protected areas stay connected and have access to essential digital services.

Courage and bravery:

871 soldiers have fallen since October 7th, 2023

Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, 871 IDF soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for Israel's existence on various fronts.

Conditions not met

Israel rejects request to renew negotiations with Hamas

Mediators approached Israel with a request to send a delegation to talks about a hostage and ceasefire deal in Sharm El-Sheikh, but an Israeli official claims the conditions have not yet been met.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Stav Halfon fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Halfon, aged 20, from Petah Tikva, was killed by sniper fire in the southern Gaza Strip.

1st time since start of war:

162nd Division operating in Kfar Jabaliya in Gaza

As part of the expanding operations in Operation "Gideon’s Chariots" and for the first time since the beginning of the ground maneuver, forces of the 162nd Division recently began encircling Kfar Jabaliya to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure above and below ground.

Golani Brigade seals tunnels under Gazan hospital

Dozens of trucks and cement mixers sealed the tunnel by pouring approximately 250 cubic meters of concrete in. The operation in the area was carried out with precision and care to avoid damaging the hospital building.

Battalion Commander:

'We are fighting so this will never happen again'

'My soldiers know why they are here - because of the hostages, because of the fallen. They don't ask why, they just go out to fight,' says battalion commander, Lt. Col. A.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem fell in southern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem from Nokdim, a soldier in the Golani Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

UAV shot down near Caesarea

Unmanned aerial vehicle spotted near Beit She’an prompts alerts across the north and Sharon region; IAF surveillance continues as aircraft proceeds southward.

Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz fell in combat in Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication that Captain (res.) Tal Movshovitz Merot, deputy company commander in the Combat Engineering Battalion, was killed in battle in southern Gaza.

Missile from Yemen falls outside Israel

Missile launched from Yemen toward Israel did not breach Israeli territory, falling in an open area outside the country, IDF says.

IDF Spokesman:

We are striking and will strike anyone who threatens Israelis

IDF targets weapons convoys, UAV cells, and Iranian fighter jets as part of intensified operations; Tehran airport and key military communications hub struck amid efforts to thwart missile threats.

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Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh laid to rest

Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh, who fell in battle in Gaza is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem,

Sergeant First Class Noam Shemesh fell in battle in southern Gaza

Shemesh, aged 21, from Jerusalem, served as a squad commander in the Shimshon Battalion (92), Kfir Brigade.

Cleared for publication:

Body of Aviv Atzili recovered from Gaza

Body of the deceased hostage, Warrant Officer Aviv Atzili, was recovered last week from Hamas captivity in Gaza, together with that of Yair Yaakov.

'Reward for terrorism'

UN General Assembly approves anti-Israel resolution

UN General Assembly passes a Gaza ceasefire resolution, omitting demands for hostage release and condemnation of Hamas. Israel's Ambassador Danon calls it a "grave abandonment" and "reward for terrorism".

Sirens in Jerusalem

Missile from Yemen falls near Hebron

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and the area following the launch of a missile from Yemen. IDF says the missile fell in the area of Hebron and no interceptors were launched.

GHF:

Hamas preventing workers from getting treatment after attack

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accuses Hamas of preventing the surviving victims of the terrorist organization's attack on humanitarian workers from receiving the required medical treatment.

IDF recovers bodies of two hostages

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, the bodies of hostage Yair Yaakov, and an additional hostage whose name has not yet been cleared for publication were recovered from the Khan Yunis area.

IDF, ISA strike Hamas weapons site embedded near medical facility

Israeli forces target Hamas weapons production facility in Gaza’s Shati area, eliminating terrorists and preventing attacks on IDF troops.

Witkoff:

'Iran can not achieve its deadly ambitions, no matter the cost'

At United Hatzalah Gala, US envoy Steve Witkoff vows unwavering support for Israel, denounces Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and affirms commitment to bringing hostages home.

IDF exposes Hamas's systematic misuse, theft of humanitarian aid

The IDF released evidence showing that Hamas has routinely appropriated between 15% and 25% of incoming aid in Gaza, allocating it to militants or selling it at inflated prices.

IDF, IAF eliminate terror cells after antitank missile attack

Following antitank missile attack that injured two soldiers, IDF and IAF forces strike, eliminating multiple terrorists in Gaza and targeting cells, weapons caches, and militant infrastructure.

Bereaved Family:

'Too many lives lost, this must end'

The family of hostage Yair Yaakov urged the government to speed up the process of recovering the remaining 53 hostages as part of their eulogy for Yair.

The battle of Pri Gan

Shlomit community security team saved the moshav

Military probe reveals critical delays and command breakdowns in IDF response to October 7th infiltration; local security teams hailed for averting massacre at Pri Gan despite heavy losses.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'GHF is a turning point in the war, critical in removing Hamas'

Former commander of the British military forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva Hamas attacked the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's workers out of desperation as the aid provided to Gazans undermines its rule.

Special nighttime operation: Hamas terrorists arrested in Syria

IDF forces arrest several Hamas terrorists in Syria, transfer them to Israel for interrogation.

Zamir in Gaza:

Israel needs larger forces to ease reservist burden

LTG Zamir outlines expanded force structure and ongoing commitment to defeating Hamas and securing hostage release.

Hamas terrorist plants bomb on IDF tank, flees before blast

New footage shows Hamas terrorist sneaking up to IDF tank in Gaza, placing an explosive device - and escaping seconds before detonation.

Mike Huckebee

'Israel lousy at genocide, even US doesn't give such warnings'

US Ambassador to Israel defends Israel against accusations of genocide and war crimes in Gaza. 'They could drop a few bombs and everybody would be dead.'

Serious incident:

Officer shot by IDF soldiers after being identified as terrorist

An Armored Corps officer serving as a deputy company commander in the 188th Engineering Battalion was moderately to severely wounded after being shot by soldiers who thought he was a terrorist.

Heroism Despite Failures:

IDF inquiry exposes gaps in Yachini's defense during massacre

The IDF's newly released inquiry into the October 7 massacre in Yachini reveals critical security failures, including unfortified defenses and unprepared local forces.

Despite hostility to Israel:

Starmer refuses to call Gaza war 'genocide'

UK Prime Minister rebuffs genocide claims in Parliament and backs sanctions against Israeli ministers.

Footage from Gaza:

IDF strikes terrorists and infrastructure across the Gaza Strip

IDF troops, guided by ISA intelligence, eliminate terrorists and strike Hamas weapons sites and infrastructure in continued Gaza operations.

CENTCOM Chief:

Strike plans ready if Iran nuclear talks collapse

CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla briefs Senate on proxy wars, nuclear risk, and strike readiness.

Herzog to the Chief Rabbis:

'Declare a day of fasting and prayer for the hostages'

The President of the State called on the Chief Rabbis to declare a day of fasting for the hostages.

Terrorists disguised as women eliminated in Gaza

During Givati ​​forces' operation in the Gaza Strip, terrorists disguised as women and carrying sacks were identified from a Hamas military building. The forces eliminated them.

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Hamas tunnel destroyed near Nir Oz

Israeli forces destroyed over 1,200 terror infrastructures near Kerem Shalom to widen the security area near the communities of western Negev.

Netanyahu on hostage talks: 'There has been great progress'

Prime Minister Netanyahu said there was progress being made to achieve a hostage deal, but noted: 'It's early to give hope.'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Intensify Gaza operation, now is no time for elections

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls to escalate operations in Gaza and urges coalition partners to act responsibly, warning against elections during wartime.

One week later:

Boulder returns to attack site to stand for hostages

Thousands gather at Boulder Jewish Festival and Run for Their Lives to honor the hostages, a week after a terror attack targeted the same location.

Khan Younis collapse:

Troops spotted suspicious object, retreated, bomb still detonated

The findings of the initial investigation into the deaths of 4 soldiers in Khan Yunis indicate that the soldiers carried out advanced scans and were careful - but the bomb was activated when they called a bomb disposal team.

Preventing further disasters

IDF destroys dozens of booby-trapped buildings in Gaza

Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and uncover major Hamas tunnel network in Khan Yunis, dismantling over 200 terror sites and five tons of explosives.

Emotional eulogy for heroic Maglan combat soldier Chen Gross

Michael Silam, a close friend of Sergeant major Gross, delivered a powerful eulogy at Gross’s funeral, calling for national unity, respect for combat soldiers, and a sober reckoning with those who dodge military service.

Kosher chicken arrives at central Gaza markets

According to local reports, Chicken breasts are going for approximately $32 per pound, a significant increase compared to their pre-war price.

Poll:

Jewish identity strengthened since October 7th

New survey reveals 71% of Israelis feel stronger Jewish identity since Oct. 7, with many linking this shift to national pride and spiritual connection, majority support greater emphasis on Jewish identity education for both youth and adults.

1 week after Boulder attack

Thousands gather in NYC to call for hostages' release

Days after a terror attack on US soil, thousands rally in Central Park demanding the return of all hostages and justice for October 7 victims—'We will not back down.'

Hamas threatens Gazan aid workers

Terrorists have begun threatening the workers distributing American supplies as well as warning Gazans that the American aid centers have become 'death traps.'

Cruel deception:

Hamas lied to Israeli hostage about imminent release

Hamas told Matan Zangauker he would be freed with Edan Alexander—then heartlessly abandoned him, worsening his mental state, according to his family.