Swords of Iron

MSNBC host attacks Minister Barkat for funneling money to Hamas

MSNBC host questions Economy Min. Nir Barkat on Israel's policy of allowing funds to be funneled to Hamas prior to the October 7 massacre.

MK Danon:

We made a mistake when we listened to the US on the war in Gaza

MK Danny Danon, member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, says Israel changed its modus operandi in Gaza - and now the world says the war is taking too long.

Death announcement claims: Aid worker was killed in Jewish attack

Parents of World Central Kitchen employee Jacob Flickinger criticize IDF, claim that if strike was a mistake, IDF is 'extremely incompetent.'

War against Hamas:

IDF strikes sources of rocket fire toward Israel

IDF artillery strikes sources of the rocket fire toward Ashkelon, continues dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities in Khan Yunis.

ANALYSIS:

Anti-PM protests threaten war effort, hostage deal, experts say

Anti-government demonstrations, which had been on a low flame since Oct. 7, burst forth with renewed ferocity this week. Analysis.

'These steps must be implemented'

US welcomes increase of aid to Gaza

US National Security Council spokesperson welcomes Israel’s decision to approve measures to increase the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

VP Harris:

'If Israel doesn't change its approach, we'll change ours'

US Vice President says conversation between Biden and Netanyahu was "candid and frank" but Israel needs to change its approach on humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

After Netanyahu-Biden call:

Cabinet approves increased humanitarian aid to Gaza

Israel to allow the temporary delivery of humanitarian aid through Ashdod and the Erez Crossing and the increase of Jordanian aid through Kerem Shalom.

Report:

Biden told Netanyahu he could condition aid to Israel

US officials tell NBC News that, during their phone call on Thursday, Biden warned Netanyahu that the US could condition military aid to Israel on what it does to address humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'There's an attempt to ram a Palestinian state down our throats'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday with a Republican Congressional delegation organized by AIPAC and told it that Israel will get the job done faster if it is given the tools to do so.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'US policy depends on Israel's response to our demands'

US President speaks to PM for 45 minutes, says administration will determine policy on Gaza based on Israel's implementation of America's demands regarding the humanitarian situation.

Fmr. Ambassador Friedman:

'There is not one Israeli who isn't suffering today'

The former US Ambassador wrote that the media is pushing a false narrative that Israelis only suffered on October 7th, while on the contrary, they have been suffering every day.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'IDF forces are ready, we can't be complacent'

IDF Spokesman addressed fears of Iranian retribution for the killing of its officers in Syria and the incident in which aid workers were killed.

Trump says he's 'not loving' way Israel conducting war

Former president and current presidential candidate warns Israel losing PR war, says country needs to finish Gaza war quickly even while he supports "victory."

Bereaved families:

'We won't allow extremists to burn down the country'

Families of people killed on October 7 and soldiers who fell in Gaza hold press conference at Mt. Herzl criticizing violence at recent anti-govt. protests.

Top police interrogator:

'We interrogated terrorists who dealt in victims' body parts'

The head of the Israel Police Unit of International Crime Investigations Security Division, Chief Superintendent Yaron Binyaim said that there is no way to deny what happened on Oct. 7th after the perpetrators themselves admitted to it all.

IDF Intelligence Chief:

'Not certain the worst is behind us'

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva hinted at accusations against him as being responsible for the failures that led to October 7th and discussed the resignation of the head of the directorate's research department, Amit Sa'ar.

Watch: Haredi battalion eliminates terror cells in Beit Hanoun

Dozens of terror targets destroyed, terror cells eliminated, in joint operation in Gaza's Beit Hanoun area.

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem hotel hosting evacuees

Hundreds of evacuees are temporarily evacuated from the Cassia Hotel in Jerusalem, due to a fire at the site.

Dr. Phil:

'October 7th was wrong, I don't give a damn about history'

Dr. Phil hosted the son of a Hamas leader for a debate with two Palestinian human rights activists.

IDF suspends leave for all combat units

'The IDF is at war, the deployment of forces is under continuous assessment according to requirements,' military statement reads.

Poll:

60% of children harmed by internet content about the war

A survey by several services has revealed that nearly two-thirds of Israel's youth has been negatively impacted by social media content regarding the war.

Watch: Terror cell eliminated as it moves towards IDF forces

Armed terror cell moves towards IDF forces in central Gaza, only to be eliminated before it reaches them; IDF operations in Gaza continue.

Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin on incident which led to deaths of World Central Kitchen employees, notes daily Iranian attacks on Israel.

Due to American pressure:

Vote to allow humanitarian aid for Gaza - by bypassing Cabinet

Expanded Cabinet to vote on decision authorizing Prime Minister, Defense Minister, to make decisions on provision of humanitarian aid for Gaza.

Austin to Gallant:

'Take steps to protect aid workers and civilians in Gaza'

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expresses outrage in conversation with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant following Israeli air strike in Gaza in which aid workers from World Central Kitchen were killed.

Haniyeh stresses:

'We are sticking to our conditions for hostage deal'

Hamas chief stresses the group will continue to demand an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza in a hostage release deal.

Report:

Jill Biden pressing for end to Gaza war

US first lady Jill Biden has been one of the strongest voices inside the White House urging an end to civilian casualties in Gaza, The New York Times reports.

Fear of Iranian revenge?

IDF recruiting reservists for air defense system

Following an IDF situation assessment, it was decided to combine and recruit reserve personnel for the air defense system

Chief of Staff:

'Release of hostages is top priority'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Khan Yunis, praises troops for successful Shifa Hospital operation.

Jason Greenblatt:

'Biden shouldn't use aid workers' deaths in blame game'

Former Trump Middle East envoy rips President's response to accidental killing of 7 WCK employees, says it is wrong to assume 1 mistake means Israel commits many more such mistakes.

September elections?

Gantz calls to set date for new elections

Minister Benny Gantz spoke at a press conference after last night's violent protest in Jerusalem and said elections will 'prevent split' in the nation.

Hamas Intel. commander:

'Units of the military intelligence operated from Shifa Hospital'

Ashraf Ibrahim Samur described in his interrogation how Hamas used the Shifa Hospital in Gaza. 'The Interior Ministry, the Emergency Committees and the government of Hamas also worked from there. It's a safe place.'

Francesca Albanese claims IDF deliberately killed aid workers

UN special rapporteur who denied October 7 massacre was antisemitic and that Israel has a right to self-defense against Hamas claims without evidence that the strike which killed 7 WCK workers was not an accident.

Rocket launcher found in the middle of an olive grove

In a raid on terrorist infrastructure, the forces found and seized arms including pistols, rifles, clips and ammo, weapons instruction booklets, mortars, explosives, military equipment, and documents with high intelligence value.

UNHRC may call for arms embargo against Israel

Human Rights Council to consider Pakistani resolution this week condemning Israel for responding to Hamas massacre and demanding an arms embargo aginst the Jewish State.

Released hostage celebrates 85th birthday in hospital

Elma Avraham, who was released from Hamas captivity in serious condition, celebrated her birthday at the Soroka Medical Center rehabilitation department with the medical staff who cared for her since her release.

Despite admin's opposition

Majority of US Jews support Rafah operation

A poll by JPPI found that American Jews are in consensus about the need for Israel to operate in Rafah. A majority also says Senator Chuck Schumer had no place to call for elections in Israel.

Bedlam in the Knesset

MK Cassif accuses IDF soldiers of war crimes

A scene of chaos erupted in the Knesset after MK Ofer Cassif claimed: 'As the forces leave the hospital, the difficult testimonies, the pictures of the ruin and destruction, and the horrific stories of the survivors begin to come out.'

IDF reserve officer:

Hamas claimed it killed me, in response to explosion video

Major Moishi Grunberg describes to Arutz Sheva how, after he dedicated the explosion of a building containing terrorist infrastructure to his daughter's birthday, Hamas claimed he was killed by a sniper.

'You feed the devil'

Hostage's sister-in-law confronts UNRWA employee

Tzofit Libman, the sister-in-law of the hostage Elyakim Libman cornered an employee of the aid organization outside its offices in Jerusalem.

Protesters outside UNRWA:

'You murdered and abducted our children'

Protesters, some dressed as Hamas terrorists, blocked the entrances to the organization's offices in Jerusalem to protest its employees' involvement in the October 7th massacre.

Report:

US promised Egypt: No Rafah op before mid-May

Reports say Israel promised not to conduct Rafah ground operation before May, has changed its position on number, identities, of terrorists to be released in prisoner swap.

Meeting wounded IDF soldiers, a meeting of the hearts

How one couple’s trip to comfort wounded IDF soldiers led to an epiphany as to the power of the Jewish spirit. Op-ed.

IDF: UNIFIL employees were injured by Hezbollah explosive device

Saturday explosion, which left four UNIFIL employees injured, occurred when Hezbollah explosive device detonated near the UNIFIL staff, IDF spokesman says.

War in Gaza: Terrorists eliminated in close-quarters combat

IDF troops operate in Al-Amal and the area of Khan Yunis, locate weapons and terrorist infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Egypt to thwart Israel's proposal for partial agreement in Gaza

An Egyptian official told an Arab newspaper that the Egyptian president is trying to thwart the Israeli attempt to reach a partial agreement in the Gaza Strip.

Chief of Staff:

'WCK incident shouldn’t have happened'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi after preliminary debrief into strike in which seven aid workers were killed: The strike was not carried out with the intention of harming WCK aid workers.

Death of aid workers:

Blinken urges Israel to conduct a swift investigation

Secretary of State says US urged Israel to conduct a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into strike that killed seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity in Gaza.

Violent protest in Jerusalem

Protesters breach security fence near Prime Ministers’ Residence

Left-winger protesting against government threw burning object at policeman on a horse during protests in capital. Dozens of protesters broke through security fence near Prime Minister's Residence.

Report:

US lambasts Israel's Rafah evacuation plan

Jake Sullivan, Antony Blinken reject, harshly criticize Israeli proposals for Rafah operation in 2-hour phone call with Israeli officials, demand 'day-after' plan to maintain US support.

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Gallant: 'Israel is not alone'

Congressman Torres (D-NY) meets Israeli Defense Minister in Tel Aviv, says "Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas in the wake of October 7th, just like the US had a right to defend itself against Al Qaeda in the wake of 9/11. Highest priority must be the release of the hostages and the removal of Hamas from power.”

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Arutz Sheva:

'US stands with Israel'

Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) speaks to Arutz Sheva during visit to Israel, warns pro-Israel Democrats have obligation to prevent far-left anti-Israel forces from taking over party.

UK summons Israeli Amb. to condemn aid worker deaths

Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell summons Israeli Ambassador to the UK, demands 'quick, transparent investigation' and 'full accountability.'

Reserve doctor seriously wounded in southern Gaza

The doctor was wounded in the same attack in which Staff Sergeant Nadav Cohen was killed.

Defense Min. issues instructions following aid workers' deaths

Minister Gallant reflected on complex environment in which IDF troops operate on a daily basis and acknowledged the importance of strengthening coordination with key partners.

Middle East expert: 'Protests for hostages are raising the price'

'Israel is sinking into chaos, Arab world is watching us closely,' Mideast expert, Dr. Mordechai Kedar says.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Pres. Herzog, complete Torah scroll together

Torah scroll written for the Jewish communities of Israel and Ukraine is completed; Ukraine's President Zelenskyy wrote the first letter, and Israel's President Herzog wrote the last.

State Comptroller:

Female soldiers assigned to guard terrorists are at risk of abuse

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warns that the female soldiers assigned to guard captured terrorists are likely to suffer sexual abuse. 'The writing is clearly on the wall.'

Mediators must act vigorously, push Hamas to prisoner swap

Israeli negotiating team formulated updated prisoner swap proposal, mediators must take 'vigorous action regarding Hamas' to bring a deal to fruition, Prime Minister's Office says.