Swords of Iron

Southern Command chief:

Shifa op. to end only when last terrorist is in our hands

MG Yaron Finkelman, Southern Command chief, at the Shifa Hospital: 'We will finish this operation only when the last terrorist is in our hands - alive or dead.'

Shifa Hospital operation:

IDF questions over 800 suspects

IDF, ISA, continue precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital; dozens more terrorists eliminated in ground combat and aerial strikes in the Gaza Strip.

'You are next':

Death threat sent to Israeli ambassador to Ireland

Authorities in Ireland investigating after a letter containing a death threat and a package of white powder were sent to the Israeli ambassador to Ireland.

After Israel visit:

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

Secretary of State speaks to reporters after meeting Netanyahu: We share Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas, but a major military ground operation in Rafah is not the way to do it.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan spoke after the vote on a call for a ceasefire in the Security Council this morning, demanding that the world hold Hamas accountable for its part in the collateral damage in Gaza.

In first since 7/10:

US to call for ceasefire in UN Security Council

US administration to call for ceasefire, return of hostages, for first time since Hamas massacre on October 7.

IDF retracts publication of senior terrorist's capture

One of the senior terrorists whose photo was published last night has not actually been arrested by Israeli troops.

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

Israeli PM Netanyahu, US Sec. of State Blinken, meet in Tel Aviv; expanded meeting expected later on Friday.

After Erdogan threatens Netanyahu:

Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand

'There is no God who will listen to those who support the atrocities and crimes against humanity committed by your barbaric Hamas friends,' Foreign Min. Israel Katz says.

Should Sinwar be killed? Arab MK evades question

MK Ayman Odeh refuses to answer question on whether he supports elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, insists 'war must end immediately.'

Shifa Hospital operation: Over 150 terrorists eliminated

IDF, ISA, continue precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital, retaliate for launch towards Be'eri by striking operational tunnel shaft, military compound.

Rep. Tlaib charges:

'Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war'

Rep. Rashida Tlaib continues to level accusations at Israel amid the war against Hamas.

US official:

'Pier off Gaza should be ready by May 1'

Chief of Staff of the National Security Council says the US military is working hard to ensure pier that will facilitate transfer of aid to Gaza is ready by the target date.

US to submit draft UNSC resolution on Gaza

US says the new resolution will urge "an immediate ceasefire" in Gaza linked to the release of the hostages held by Hamas.

EU calls for 'immediate pause' in Gaza fighting

European Union’s 27 leaders urge Israel not to launch a major ground offensive in the city of Rafah.

The 'day after'

The secret meeting between Israeli and PA officials

The Coordinator for Government Activities in Territories and a very high-up Shin Bet official reportedly met with a senior member of the Fatah party in secret. It is unclear if Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the meeting.

IDF Spokesperson:

We captured significant Hamas leaders in Shifa

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reported that during the operation at the hospital, 'significant leaders' in the terrorist organizations were captured, but their identities will only be published after their investigation is completed.

Per hostages' families' request

Jerusalem Purim parade to undergo changes

This year's Purim parade will be called 'Purim United' and the music during the parade will be at a lower volume.

Shifa hospital:

Hamas leaders arrested, PIJ terrorists surrender

600 terrorists arrested, 140 eliminated in operation at Gaza's Shifa Hospital this week, IDF says.

Ron Dermer:

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer says in podcast interview that Israel must go into Rafah to crush the last of Hamas's' military strength even if the world and the US opposes this.

'You can't stop us'

Displaced families return to kibbutz for Purim march

The residents of Kerem Shalom returned to their Kibbutz to celebrate the annual Purim "Adeloyada" march.

Watch:

IDF drone identifies armed terrorist hiding in room

Identifying an armed terrorist in a building using an IDF drone: Commando Brigade soldiers operate in dozens of terrorist infrastructures in the Hamad area.

Hundreds of Purim events focus on unity in wartime

Over 700 free events to bring Purim joy to evacuees, IDF soldiers, and others.

Report:

Israel creates secret plan for Gaza aid distribution

Plan for Gazans distributing humanitarian aid, assuming leadership at war's end, sparks backlash from Hamas and Israel's War Cabinet.

Unprecedented local initiative:

Radar system to warn of terrorist infiltration

Learning lessons from October 7 massacre, Kadima-Zoran Regional Council sets up radar system to alert of terrorist infiltration.

Over 140 terrorists eliminated in Shifa operation

IDF, ISA, continue precise operational activity in Shifa Hospital, locating terror infrastructure, weapons storehouses, and eliminating over 140 terrorists during exchanges of fire.

RFK Jr.:

'Israel didn't choose this war'

Independent US presidential candidate offers staunch support for Israel: A ceasefire? I don't even know what that means right now.

Blinken:

'Hostage release deal is very much possible'

Secretary of State optimistic that deal is close: If Hamas cares about the people it purports to represent, then it would reach an agreement.

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Republican Senators who attended Netanyahu's address at their policy lunch say the PM stressed he is going to finish the job in Gaza.

Poll:

71% of Palestinian Arabs support October 7th attack

A Palestinian-run survey found that 71% of Palestinians see the decision to attack Israel on October 7th as a good one. 93% do not believe terror organization committed war crimes.

Gallant to US:

Increase rate of arms shipments to Israel

Defense Minister to travel to Washington to keep arms shipments secure as officials fear administration and Democrats in Congress may slow aid.

Shifa Hospital

IDF locates terrorist funds

As part of the searches at the hospital, the forces located 11 million shekels in USD and Jordanian Dinars that were earmarked for terrorism.

Shifa Hospital

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Several terrorists from Hamas's 'West Bank Headquarters' which oversees attacks in Judea and Samaria and was created by terrorists released in the Shalit deal were arrested by IDF forces.

Chief of Staff at Shifa:

'We're targeting Hamas leaders, like Marwan Issa'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducts situational assessment at Shia Hospital, where hundreds of Hamas terrorists have been arrested or killed, hints at elimination of Hamas's number 3.

Bereaved parents react to arrest of son's murderer

Bat Galim and Ofir Shaer reacted to the news that the IDF arrested the terrorist who planned the kidnapping and murder of their son Gil-Ad, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel.

European Jewish Congress:

'EU, UN leaders must cease 1-sided Israel-bashing'

The European Jewish Congress warned that the "constant stream" of anti-Israel invective from the EU and UN is a main contributor to global outbreak of antisemitism.

State Department:

Blinken to discuss hostages, aid to Gaza in Israel

US Secretary of State adds Israel to Middle East trip, will visit for a few hours on Friday.

Shifa hospital

Terrorist who planned kidnapping of 3 teens arrested

Hamas terrorist who planned and financed the kidnapping and murder of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel in 2014 arrested at Gaza hospital.

1/4 pita, cheese, and olives

Hostages' families give mishloach manot to MKs

Breaking the Purim tradition, the mishloach manot, which usually consists of sweets, contained a quarter pita, a spoonful of cheese, and two olives – the amount of food that the hostages have been receiving for 166 days.

Netanyahu vs. Biden:

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates President Biden's support but Israel must act in its security interests. 'We can not complete the victory without the IDF entering Rafah, to eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.'

Senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in Rafah

IDF, ISA, eliminate senior Hamas operatives who played key roles in establishing Hamas' control in the field, operations in humanitarian zones in Gaza.

‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers to President Biden and VP Harris: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Footage proves:

Hezbollah keeps dangerous chemicals in civilian area

IDF spokesman publishes footage from attacks on weapons storehouses, weapons manufacturing sites, in heart of civilian neighborhoods in southern Lebanon.

President to honor 3 hostages killed in Gaza tragedy

President Herzog to honor the three hostages, Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz, who were tragically killed by IDF forces while escaping Hamas captivity.

Bereaved mother to protester:

'My son is kidnapped, and you're using his photo'

Ayelet Samerano, whose son Yonatan's body is held in Gaza, tells left-wing protesters, 'You don't care if they come back you want to bring down the government.'

'Close the branch of Hamas'

Protesters block UNRWA offices in Jerusalem

Dozens of protesters from the Tzav 9 organization block UNRWA's offices in Jerusalem, call on Israeli government to bring back hostages. 'UNRWA is the root of Hamas, we are at war against them.'

Britain's Foreign Secretary:

Remove Hamas leaders & infrastructure from Gaza

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron: ‘Turn pause into a permanent, sustainable truce, but get Hamas leaders out of Gaza; we have to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure.’