Swords of Iron

Dramatic change in Gaza strike policy

The IDF has tightened its rules of engagement in Gaza, and from now on, every targeted killing will require approval from the highest echelon.

How the Yellow Line could collapse

Col. (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni and Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener warn against adopting a static defensive concept centered around the Yellow Line.

Board of Peace clarifies:

IDF will not leave Yellow Line until Hamas fully disarms

Gaza Board of Peace stresses that the withdrawal of the IDF beyond the Yellow Line will take place only once Hamas is fully disarmed. 'This applies to light weapons, heavy weapons, and the tunnels alike.'

'You will die one after the other'

Rom Braslavski reacts to captor's elimination

The IDF eliminated Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander Mahmoud Fatair, who infiltrated Israel, took part in holding Rom Braslavski hostage, and was seen partaking in a hostage release ceremony.

Dr. Kedar to Arutz Sheva:

If you're going to make a deal with Hamas, this is how

Dr. Mordechai Kedar says Hamas views agreements as temporary, warns Israel to expect violations and demand strict enforcement.

Smotrich and Strock oppose 'dangerous' Gaza framework

Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Strock are demanding that the Security Cabinet convene urgently and halt the entry of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) into the Gaza Strip.

Terrorist who invaded Nahal Oz on October 7 eliminated

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander Salem Jamal Abd al-Rahman Abu Labad, who took part in the massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

IDF spokesman reveals personal struggle with PTSD

IDF spokesman shares his personal experience with PTSD and tells combat veterans: 'Treatment is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, it's an act of responsibility toward yourself and toward the people you love.'

IDF hits Hamas arsenal hidden beside hospital

Israeli forces strike five Hamas weapons storage facilities across Gaza, including cache hidden beside Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

Trump claims:

'Israel is very happy with Hamas disarmament deal'

President Trump praises Hamas disarmament deal, claiming Israel is "very happy" with the agreement and states weapons will be surrendered to the Board of Peace.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander who held hostage Romi Gonen

IDF strike eliminates Hamas commander Abd al-Rahim Kardi, who worked as an Al-Shifa doctor and was involved in the October 7 attacks and holding hostages Romi Gonen and Noa Marciano.

Terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or eliminated

The IDF eliminates Mohammed Kafina, who infiltrated Israel on 10/7, taking part in the abduction of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or and directing the abduction of Sudthisak Rinthalak.

Gaza administration welcomes 'significant progress' on ceasefire

The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza welcomed what it described as significant progress toward implementing a new roadmap for Gaza, declaring that it is fully prepared to assume responsibility for governing the territory.

Hamas's letter to Trump and its demands

Hamas has reportedly sent a letter to the White House requesting a 'hudna' during which Israel would halt military operations and targeted killings.

Full disarmament

Israel and Hamas closing in on a deal

Sources say mediators are advancing a Gaza framework requiring Hamas's full disarmament, despite the terror group's efforts to portray the terms differently.

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IDF deals heavy blow to Hamas weapons supply in Gaza

The IDF struck four facilities storing Kalashnikov assault rifles, explosive devices, additional ammunition, and military equipment in various areas of Gaza.

Last Hamas sniper commander eliminated, IDF says

IDF eliminates final remaining sniper cell commander in Hamas' Nuseirat Battalion, alongside terrorist who infiltrated Israel during October 7 massacre.

Report: Hamas may agree to disarm

Hamas discussing deal to surrender its weapons, hand control of Gaza to international force, Channel 13 report says.

Hamas weapons cache found inside Gaza mosque

IDF destroys multiple Hamas weapons depots in central and northern Gaza, including one hidden inside a mosque.

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in hostage release

The IDF said it eliminated an Islamic Jihad Nukhba terrorist involved in an Israeli hostage's release and a Hamas commander in separate Gaza strikes.

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Inside one of Hamas's remaining tunnels in Gaza

IDF troops, under the command of the 99th Division, destroyed a tunnel route stretching hundreds of meters under northern Gaza.

IDF continues to deal blows to Hamas in central Gaza

IDF strike in Deir al-Balah ends the life of Wael Musa Khaled Ladawi, the Head of Hamas' Internal Security in the Central Gaza Strip

IDF eliminates Hamas Central Camps UAV cell commander

Hamam Eid was responsible for the production of UAVs for the Hamas terrorist organization in the central camps, intended to harm Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

Cabinet gives Board of Peace green light to enter Gaza

The Security Cabinet approved a pilot placing parts of Gaza under a Palestinian Arab technocratic government, backed by a multinational force and strict security screening.

IDF kills October 7 Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kissufim

IDF announceד elimination of Hamas Nukhba commander who participated in the October 7 massacre in Kissufim, two other senior terrorists involved in planning attacks.

IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites after ceasefire violations

IDF, ISA, destroy weapons depots, manufacturing site, and underground terror infrastructure across Gaza, after Hamas rebuilds military capabilities, prepares attacks.

October 7 terrorist eliminated in Gaza strike

Hamas naval terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre eliminated in northern Gaza airstrike, along with two additional terrorists.

Reciting Shema with tefillin:

Bar Kupershtein returns to where Hamas kidnapped him

Nine months after returning from Hamas captivity, Bar Kupershtein prayed, laid tefillin and recited Shema at the Nova site where he was abducted.

Terror in the guise of sport

Gazan soccer players exposed as terrorists

The IDF identified Gaza soccer players, coaches and a FIFA referee as Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives, rejecting claims they were targeted solely as athletes.

Unprecedented:

State seeks to strip citizenship from terrorists

In first-of-its-kind move, State Attorney's Office seeks to revoke citizenship of terrorists convicted of plotting to help Hamas during wartime.

Report: Hamas tightens grip on Gaza

Hamas reportedly installing loyalists in key clan, municipal, leadership positions across Gaza, offering incentives and humanitarian benefits ahead of creation of technocratic government.

October 7 kidnapper eliminated in IDF strike in southern Gaza

The IDF says it eliminated Hamas commander Asma Abu Tim, who infiltrated Nir Oz on October 7 and took part in abducting Nurit and Amiram Cooper and Alexander Dancyg

Captor eliminated

Emily Damari: He and his friends are burning in hell

The Hamas operations chief who led the October 7 infiltration and held Israeli hostages captive was killed in a Gaza City strike, the IDF and Shin Bet said.

Terrorist who commanded Inbar Haiman's kidnapping killed

The IDF said it killed the Islamic Jihad terrorist who commanded Inbar Haiman's abduction on October 7, along with another operative planning attacks.

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new political chief

Hamas appoints senior official Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar.

Report: Egypt awaits Israel's answer on Gaza talks

Lebanese report claims Egypt awaiting Israel's response on future of Gaza talks, Egyptian officials accuse Israel of exploiting regional tensions.

IDF kills Islamic Jihad sniper, Hamas commander in Gaza

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad sniper, Hamas operations commander, in separate airstrikes in central and northern Gaza.

Former IAF Chief:

Air Force failed on October 7th, we have to learn from it

Former IAF commande Eitan Ben Eliyahu said that at least part of the Air Force must be ready to respond within half an hour, something that did not occur during the Hamas massacre.

Long-time hostage taker

Major elimination in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist who played a central role in holding Israeli hostages, filming release ceremonies and supporting senior Hamas leaders.

Meir Ben-Shabbat to Arutz Sheva

'Hamas is trying to replicate Hezbollah's model'

Former National Security Adviser analyzes threats to Israel in the wake of US attacks on Iran in an interview with Channel 7 and warns against retreats in Lebanon.

IDF destroys four Hamas weapons depots in Gaza

IDF destroys four Hamas weapons storage facilities in central Gaza, seizing and eliminating rifles, RPGs, grenades, explosive devices, and other military equipment.

Hamas sniper commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF eliminates Hamas Battalion Sniper Commander who participated in terror attacks against IDF troops.

IDF eliminates two Hamas Nukhba commanders

In strike on northern Gaza, IDF eliminates two Hamas Nukhba commanders planning to carry out terror attacks.

Two years after elimination:

New details reveal Muhammad Deif's final months

Hamas sources say Muhammad Deif secretly moved from Gaza City to Rafah and Khan Yunis before Israeli intelligence tracked and eliminated him.

Gaza City strike eliminates Hamas cell commander

IDF eliminates cell commander in Hamas' Naval Array, along with three armed Hamas terrorists.

State backtracks:

Indictment against Tzav 9 leader canceled

State Prosecutor's Office announces withdrawal of indictment filed against Tzav 9 activist Reut Ben Haim, who blocked humanitarian aid trucks transferring goods to Hamas.

Hamas terrorists storm UN aid site in Gaza

UN humanitarian coordinator says gunmen forcibly entered WFP distribution point and warehouse; COGAT: Hamas undermining aid distribution and seizing humanitarian assistance.

Gaza:

Senior Nukhba operative killed in airstrike while walking

The IDF announced that Yahya Saeed Mohammad Hamdan, the head of a Nukhba cell that raided the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre was killed in an airstrike in southern Gaza.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re'im on Oct. 7

IDF eliminates Yahya Saeed Mohammed Hamdan, Hamas Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre.

Civilian intelligence volunteer:

'I could have heard Hamas, my equipment was confiscated'

Refael Hayoun says he could have listened to the terrorists' communications in real time had his equipment not been confiscated months before the October 7 massacre.

Expected next UK PM threatens tougher action against Israel

Expected UK leadership contender Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour's early Gaza stance and pledges tougher measures against Israel if elected.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad production commander

IDF strikes and eliminates Rashid Al-Qadhi, who played a central role in multiple processes within the terrorist organization’s production array.

COGAT answers Hamas:

Gaza received nearly triple required food aid

COGAT says humanitarian aid entering Gaza during the ceasefire exceeded international requirements, while blaming Hamas for distribution failures.

Not waiting for Hamas

The new migration plan for southern Gaza

The Board of Peace is planning to move Gazans to areas not under Hamas control before next winter as forces on the ground have begun practical preparations.

Poll:

Israelis lose confidence in Trump after Iran deal

A new JPPI survey found record-low trust in President Trump, broad opposition to the US-Iran deal, and strong support for the Lebanon agreement.

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COGAT thwarts attempt to smuggle cigarettes in pineapples

Attempt to smuggle thousands of cigarettes into the Gaza Strip using pineapples thwarted; COGAT orders immediate suspension of company's authorization to deliver aid.

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim eliminated

IDF eliminates Hamas 'Nukhba' cell commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim on the morning of the October 7 massacre.

In first reading

Knesset approves coalition’s bill to establish inquiry committee

Knesset approves in its first reading the coalition's bill to establish a national-state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist

IDF strikes five terrorists attempting to restore underground terror infrastructure in northern Gaza , killing a Hamas Nukhba operative from the East Jabalia Battalion.

Hamas resigns - but remains in power

Hamas' government declares its resignation to allow technocratic committee to take power - but will continue to rule Gaza. Israel warns: 'Political spin.'