Swords of Iron

Netanyahu: Israeli forces unintentionally harmed non-combatants

PM Netanyahu is discharged following operation, stresses, 'Strike on aid workers was unintentional, we will do everything to prevent a recurrence.'

Firstborn daughter born to severely wounded soldier

Omer Rabi was seriously injured in the Gaza war and several of his friends were killed. Now he has been blessed with the birth of his firstborn daughter at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod.

Despite Moody's:

Fitch reaffirms Israel's credit rating

The Fitch credit rating agency has announced its reaffirmation of the State of Israel's credit rating at an A+ level and the removal of the 'Negative Watch' warning.

Following deadly strike:

Aid organizations freeze Gaza operations

Two humanitarian aid groups freeze Gaza operations following deaths of five World Central Kitchen employees.

Defense Min.: We will address Hamas brigades in Rafah 'soon'

'Hamas has ceased functioning as a military organization in most areas of Gaza, information gained from terrorists enables us to make difficult decisions,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

IDF:

Drone fell near Eilat - outside of Israel's borders

A drone which fell northeast of Eilat did not cross into Israeli territory, IDF says.

Released hostage:

Every girl in Hamas captivity suffers harassment

Women released from Hamas captivity testify to harassment by terrorists - and not just towards them. 'Men also suffer horrific torture - don't forget them.'

IDF promises investigation into deaths of aid employees

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari expresses sorrow, condolences, after World Central Kitchen employees killed in Gaza. 'IDF committed to international law, there will be an independent investigation.'

IAF strikes 25 terror targets in Gaza

Commando Brigade soldiers eliminate multiple terrorists over the last day.

Kohelet Policy Forum reduces activity as donations falter

Part of the forum's staff was fired due to budget cuts, and it was decided to end the forum's connection with some civilian society organizations.

PA reports:

Five aid workers killed in strike in central Gaza

Palestinian Arab sources in Gaza claim employees from World Central Kitchen were killed by Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah. IDF: We're conducting a thorough review at the highest levels.

Missile fired from Syria shot down before landing in Israel

Sirens warning of suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft activated in the southern Golan Heights. IDF says a missile that made its way towards Israeli territory was shot down in Syrian territory.

'Constructive engagement'

US and Israeli officials discuss Rafah operation

Monday’s meeting was initially supposed to take place in person last week, but Netanyahu cancelled it after the US did not veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.

Ofir Dayan:

'The troops on ground help us fight against the lies'

Ofir Dayan explains in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News the impact of public diplomacy on the battlefields of Gaza.

Dolev Amouyal:

'He went to save his friends and never returned'

The father of fallen soldier Dolev Amouyal recounts his son's last battle on October 7th.

Knesset passes bill to close Al Jazeera in Israel

Minister Karhi, who submitted the bill, says, "There will be no freedom of speech for Hamas mouthpieces in Israel. Al Jazeera will be closed in the coming days."

Smotrich:

'Invade Rafah with or without American consent'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that invading Rafah must be done regardless of US support.

Sa'ar proposes: Elections in January 2025

MK Gideon Sa'ar explained the importance of going to elections against the background of the ongoing war: "Israel needs not only a soul-searching but also repair, rejuvenation, and hope."

Shifa Hospital:

200 terrorists eliminated, 500 arrested in 2-week operation

IDF summarizes results of counterterrorism operation at Gaza hospital used as a headquarters for Hamas and Islamic Jihad as operation ends.

Soldiers' parents fume: 'You are risking our sons' lives'

Nearly 100 parents of Egoz Unit soldiers demand Prime Minister, IDF Chief of Staff, prioritize soldiers' lives above all else.

MK Halevi to Arutz Sheva:

'We want go into Rafah to save Washington'

MK Amit Halevi says the US must respect Israel's sovereignty and not force it to refrain from entering Rafah.

Watch: Israel strikes 10 terror targets at once

IDF attacks Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon, in multiple parallel strikes.

Sister of Hamas leader arrested in Israel

The sister of Hamas political bureau chairman Ismail Haniyeh, a resident of the southern Israeli town of Tel Sheva was arrested on charges of supporting a terror organization and inciting violence.

UNRWA Jerusalem offices

'UNRWA's school of abduction and incitement'

The Im Tirtzu movement set up a display depicting Israeli hostages in a classroom in front of a UNRWA teacher.

Haredi MK fights for grants for evacuees

Labor and Welfare Committee approves additional grant for evacuees, removes limitation on number of eligible children in a family.

Michigan rep. calls for Gaza war to end 'like Hiroshima'

'The quicker these wars end, the fewer innocent lives will be caught in the crossfire,' Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg says.

IDF completes Shifa Hospital operation

IDF and ISA complete precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital; IDF helicopter strikes rigged compound from which terrorists observed IDF troops.

Jordan makes 10 airdrops of humanitarian relief into Gaza

Jordan's army says the move is part of Jordan's keenness to help Gazans overcome the difficult conditions during the holy month of Ramadan.

Cleared for publication:

Staff sergeant Nadav Cohen from Haifa fell in Gaza

Staff sergeant Nadav Cohen, 20, from Haifa, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.

Report:

US, Israeli officials to meet virtually and discuss Rafah

The meeting was supposed to take place in person last week, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled it after the US did not veto a UN Security Council resolution on Gaza.

Gallant:

'Senior officials say Hamas is disintegrating'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits IDF’s 98th Paratroopers Division: The words of the terrorists from the interrogation rooms tell the story of Hamas: The organization is disintegrating from within.

SFC Sivan Wail from Raanana died after being wounded in battle

Wail was wounded in the battle in which Sergeant Major Alon Kudriashov, 21, from Modiin, a soldier in Egoz as well, was killed.

PM Netanyahu:

'Hostages' families' pain and distress cut through my heart'

Prime Minister Netanyahu held a press conference in which he discussed the war in Gaza and efforts to bring back the hostages.

New exhibit at Hostage Square aims to inspire unity and healing

32 individual mosaics, reflecting the symbols of 32 Gaza border communities, were created by students at the Neveh Channah High School, part of the Ohr Torah Stone educational network.

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad operations room in hospital courtyard

After an extended battle procedure, the operations room and the terrorists in it were struck in a precise manner to minimize civilian casualties in the area of the hospital.

Almog Boker: 'We're done with the lesser evil'

Commentator Almog Boker rejects the idea of the Palestinian Authority taking control of the Gaza Strip after the war.

Watch:

The weapons found in Shifa Hospital maternity ward

Senior Hamas officials were killed after a chase at Shifa Hospital Nahal forces cleared several buildings inside Shifa Hospital, eliminated terrorists, and located many weapons that were hidden in the compound.

COGAT: No limit on aid to Gaza, IPC report filled with errors

COGAT has published a clarification denouncing the recent IPC report that claims Gaza is on the verge of famine as being an inaccurate depiction of reality.

80 terror targets struck in Gaza

Over the past day, the IDF eliminated terrorists barricaded in the area of the Shifa Hospital in close-quarters combat and located weapons in the area of the hospital.

October 7 massacre:

IDF to lift restrictions from area where party took place

Head of IDF Southern Command signs order changing the closed military zone that was declared in several areas in the communities near the Gaza border and in agricultural areas in the region.

France to put forward UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

French Foreign Minister says his country will put forward a draft resolution at the UN Security Council setting out a "political" settlement of the war in Gaza.

Chief of Staff at Shifa:

'This operation achieved its goal'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits ​​the Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, where IDF forces are still operating to apprehend terrorists.

Live updates:

IDF eliminates nine terrorists in Lebanon

As war enters 25th week, IDF and ISA forces under the command of the 98th Division begin operation in Al Amal, western Khan Yunis, in order to continue dismantling terrorist infrastructure and eliminating terrorist operatives in the area.

Untrained cadets ordered to guard elite Hamas troops

Cadets from the officers' training school have been ordered to guard terrorists from Hamas's elite Nukhba force.

Analyst:

Protest against Netanyahu is not in the name of all families

In the Hebrew sentence, 'The hostages' families demand Netanyahu resign,' one of the letters is extra - and makes all the difference, analyst Amit Segal says.

Report:

Israel agrees to swap terrorists for soldiers' bodies

Sources say Israel agreed to release re-arrested 'Shalit deal' terrorists in exchange for the bodies of IDF soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, who fell in 2014's Operation Protective Edge.

Foreign Min.: UNRWA is part of Hamas' terrorist infrastructure

Israel's Foreign Ministry responds to interim report on UNRWA-Hamas connections, calls it out as 'attempt to cover up UNRWA's failures in order to enable the refunding of the agency.'

Families of hostages:

Netanyahu is blocking prisoner exchange agreement

Some of the families of the hostages have declared that Netanyahu is intentionally preventing a prisoner exchange deal and so they will work to replace him.

Hostage's mother calls on Israelis to demand 'a deal now!'

'Israeli society needs a victory, Israeli society needs a victory in which our light overcomes the darkness,' Shira Elbag, mother of hostage Liri Elbag, says at rally.

Released hostage: 19 women are being raped in Gaza

Aviva Siegel, wife of hostage Keith Siegel, says 'only hostages matter,' tells Israeli government 'do not dare' to bring delegation back from Qatar without a prisoner swap deal.

Released hostage: 'Hostages have no time, no air and no light'

Raz Ben Ami, released from Hamas captivity, urges Prime Minister to push for a deal at any price. 'Tell the negotiating team not to return without a deal.'

UNIFIL employees injured in southern Lebanon

Four UNIFIL employees injured in Lebanese village which saw clashes with Hezbollah terrorists. IDF clarifies, 'We did not strike a UNIFIL vehicle in the area of Rmeish this morning.'

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes in Lebanon following missile launches towards northern Israel.

IDF eliminates terrorists freed in 2011 'Shalit deal'

IDF eliminates three Hamas terrorists, including two released in 'Shalit deal' and head of Gaza City's rocket unit.

IDF strikes terror cell transporting weapons

Terrorists identified transporting weapons eliminated in central Gaza, secondary explosions follow; IDF helicopter strikes military compound the terror cell exited.

Report:

US quietly authorized bombs and fighter jets to Israel

Washington Post report: Biden administration in recent days quietly authorized the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to Israel, despite tensions over possible Rafah operation.

After rocket launches:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon, including military compounds and terrorist infrastructure.

To secure aid in Gaza

Progress on multinational Arab force in Gaza

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant achieved significant progress this week, during his visit to Washington, on the initiative that would consist of armed elements from three Arab countries in the region.

Painful Day for Egoz:

One special forces soldier dead, six wounded

Sergeant major Alon Kudriashov, 21, from Modiin, was killed in action in southern Gaza today. 16 more soldiers were wounded.

US to Israel:

'We understand your demands'

The US has sent a message to the Israelis that they understand their demands to remain in the humanitarian corridor and not to allow unlimited passage of Gazans from the south to the north.