Swords of Iron

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Syria

IDF fighter jet intercepts unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Israeli territory from Syria and made its way towards the Golan Heights.

Hamas official claims:

'We don't know how many hostages are alive'

Amid talks on a hostage release deal, senior Hamas leader Bassem Naim claims a ceasefire is needed in order for Hamas to verify how many hostages are still alive.

US envoy visits Lebanon:

'A diplomatic solution is the only way'

US special envoy Amos Hochstein tells reporters a diplomatic solution is key to ending the hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.

Biden:

'I will not let up on a hostage release deal'

US President pledges to continue pushing for six-week ceasefire during which Hamas would release the hostages it is holding.

UNRWA chief warns:

'We will be in uncharted territory'

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of "a deliberate and concerted campaign" against the agency.

Foreign Ministry:

'Convene the Security Council immediately'

Following UN report on Hamas' sexual violence on October 7, Israel’s Foreign Ministry calls for Security Council to convene with the aim of designating Hamas as a terrorist organization.

Harris to Gantz:

'Humanitarian plan needed before Rafah operation'

US Vice President meets Minister Benny Gantz at the White House, calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire deal.

Unity slogan 'not inclusive to Arab students'

An Israeli college has changed the popular wartime slogan 'together, we will be victorious', saying that it could be offensive to Arab students.

The Israel Real Estate Expo:

'Demand for Israeli property is higher than ever'

Real estate attorney Yaacov Epstein says that the war in Gaza initially slowed demand in Israel, but it has since risen by as much as five hundred percent over previous highs.

Israeli Businesswoman:

'We need to flood Gaza with food'

Businesswoman Shoham Teller, who has led commercial projects in Gaza, suggests a way to prevent another instance of a mob swarming humanitarian aid trucks.

War Cabinet to Biden:

US carpet-bombed Germany in WWII

US President Joe Biden talks about the pressures he faces regarding the continuation of the war in Gaza.

806 civilians murdered since Oct. 7

The National Insurance Institute has released statistics on the number of Israeli civilians killed or injured since the October 7th massacre.

Mother of hostage:

Leshem-Gonen: Every morning I ask Romi to forgive me

Merav Leshem-Gonen, tearfully: ‘I ask for Romi’s forgiveness, because 150 days have passed and I have managed to bring her home.’

Hostage's brother:

‘Ramadan is month to murder Jews; not a holy time’

Yair Mor, brother of hostage Eitan Mor, speaks at Knesset session: ‘Increase military pressure during Ramadan, so that they learn not to mess with us.’

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Soldier who lost a leg in battle has special request

Golani combat soldier, Shalom Shitrit, who lost a leg in battle, spoke before an audience of 1,000 in New York: 'If you are looking for a way to express gratitude to any of us who are fighting this war, hug your Jewish brothers and sisters.'

Northern Israel:

Antitank fire leaves one dead, at least 7 injured

Foreign worker killed, at least seven others injured, after antitank missiles are fired at northern Israel.

Senior IDF officer:

'General Staff has forgotten to take responsibility'

Senior officer furious about Chief of Staff decision to appoint IDF colonels during a war – without assuming severe outcome of October 7th.

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IDF operating in area to which many terrorists fled

The 98th Division initiated a divisional operation in Khan Yunis' Hamad neighborhood, where intelligence estimates many terrorists fleeing from fighting in other areas may be hiding.

CENTCOM commander meets Israel's Defense Min.

'We are fighting to defend our freedom and our common values,' Defense Min. Gallant says following meeting with CENTCOM commander General Kurilla.

Report:

Biden not speaking to Netanyahu since Gaza stampede

Sky News Arabic reports US Pres. Biden, Israeli PM Netanyahu, not speaking after Gaza stampede. Netanyahu's office clarifies: Fake news.

In under 30 minutes:

IDF eliminates terrorists who fired towards Israel

In central Gaza, IDF eliminates terrorists who fired towards Kibbutz Be'eri and Kibbutz Hatzerim; Nahal Brigade soldiers eliminate 15 terrorists.

Ahead of Oct. 7 investigations:

IDF officers consulting with lawyers

The military defense is currently providing legal advice to IDF personnel due to be interrogated regarding the murderous Hamas attack.

Jordan requests that Israel extend water agreement

Israel weighing options after Jordan request to extend increased water supply agreement.

Gazan reveals: What do US aid packages contain?

In addition to four nutritious meals, aid packages include candies. A Gazan videoed the package.

Wall Street Journal:

Hamas collects $100 million a year from Iran

Israel’s military operation in Gaza has deprived Hamas of its revenues from tax funds, leading to a need for foreign funding, including from charities.

Moshav Tkuma:

Prayers and gratitude for miracle on Oct. 7

Residents of Moshav Tkuma hold evening of prayer for the great miracle that Hamas terrorists did not enter their moshav on October 7.

VP Harris:

'There must be in immediate ceasefire in Gaza'

US Vice President calls on Israel and Hamas to accept a deal that would begin a six-week ceasefire in the Gaza Strip: Hamas claims it wants a ceasefire. There is a deal on the table.

Syrian report:

Grandson of Hezbollah leader eliminated

Terrorist belonging to Imam Hossein Division, a grandson of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in strike, reports in Syria say; IDF unaware of kinship between the two.

In central Gaza

Recruited operatives to Hamas and was eliminated

Terrorist Mahmoud Muhammad Abd Khad, who was responsible for recruiting new Hamas terrorist operatives, eliminated in an aerial strike in central Gaza.

Mother of soldier injured in Gaza:

Pray for my son's recovery

Chana Sa'idov, mother of Harel, who was severely injured in Gaza, speaks with Arutz Sheva, asks the public to pray for her son and a friend. 'His condition is serious but stable.'

Source:

Sinwar prefers condemnation of Israel over Gazans

Hamas decided not to provide any details on two central issues: an updated list of hostages, and the number of terrorists to be released in any prisoner swap deal, source says.

Defense Min.:

'We will not end this war without eliminating Hamas'

Defense Min. Gallant speaks with IDF soldiers on the Gaza border, promises. 'There is no one who will help the terrorists. It is only a matter us deciding what we will deal with first or second.'

Soldier responds to protester who called him Nazi

Activist yells at soldier, 'You dirty Nazi'; soldier responds in an original fashion - without blaming the activist.

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Terrorists hiding in ambulance killed in airstrike

IAF aircraft strikes a terrorist cell, terrorists escape and hide in an ambulance.

Negotiations crisis:

Israel won't send delegation to Cairo

Representatives of Qatar, the US, and the Hamas terror group arrive in Cairo to negotiate a prisoner swap; following Hamas' partial response, Israel announces that it will not send a representative to the talks.

Dennis from Be'er Sheva fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Major (res.) Dennis Yekimov, age 33 from Be'er Sheva, fell in battle in Gaza, IDF says.

Oct. 7th: Harsh data:

38 children murdered, 42 taken hostage, 116 orphaned

National Council for the Child data shows that 19,407 Israeli children were physically or mentally injured in the horrific events since the outbreak of the war – 37% of them under age 6.

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Hold Me Closer - Music for the nation in crisis

Musician Ari Green's new song 'Hold Me Closer' encapsulates the feelings flowing through the nation - both the pain of the war and the hopes for the future.

Son born to fallen soldier

'Yedidya had always accompanied me during births'

The widow of a fallen IDF soldier says that she will continue to be strong for the sake of their two daughters and newborn son. 'I thank God that we could build our family before we were separated.'

Parliamentarians conference calls to disband UNRWA

A delegation of parliamentarians from 21 countries visited one of the towns struck by Hamas on October 7th and called to abolish the UNRWA as 'terror-entrenched.'

IDF facilitates dozens of air drops of aid into Gaza

IDF says over 450 packages of food and medical aid were distributed through 21 airdrops to the Gaza Strip in recent weeks in coordination with Jordan, France, the UAE and Egypt.

IDF attacks new targets in Khan Yunis

The targets include a housing complex for the poor subsidized by Qatar. The attacks were preceded by a particularly intense bombardment.

Sderot schools reopen 5 months after massacre

60% of students return to school today, 5 months after October 7 massacre, with many parents and students still fearful for their safety.

Security officials warn against 'dithering' in Gaza

Israeli forces are more exposed to attack if they are not actively executing any operations, and the ground offensive is being unnecessarily drawn out.

IDF spokesman on soldiers' deaths:

'Two explosive devices detonated in the building'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to incident in Khan Yunis which left three IDF soldiers dead and 14 injured.

US official on hostage deal: Ball is in Hamas' court

Israel has agreed to hostage deal, progress on deal and ceasefire now depend on Hamas' agreement, US official says.

Moving: Mothers of hostages rally in unity

Ditza Or, mother of Avinatan, and Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi, go on stage together at Families Forum event in Jerusalem: 'We're united for them.' Watch.

Live updates:

Fighter jets strike Hezbollah structures in Lebanon

IDF forces continue to advance through southern and central Gaza and terrorists continue launching rockets at the Jewish state from Lebanon and Gaza as war enters 21st week.

IDF targets Islamic Jihad in Rafah

IDF conducts precision strike against Islamic Jihad terrorists in Rafah, no damage caused to hospital.

Former Prime Minister:

Netanyahu refused 6 plans to assassinate Hamas heads

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Batrak claims that Netanyahu was presented with six different plans to assassinate Hamas leadership, and refused all of them.

Three IDF soldiers killed in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Dolev Malka, Sergeant Inon Itzhak, and Sergeant Afik Tery were killed in battle with Hamas terrorists, IDF spokesman says.

Widow of fallen soldier gives birth to son

Meitar Eliyahu, widow of fallen reservist Sergeant First Class (res.) Eliyahu who was killed three months ago in Gaza, gave birth to the couple's third child and first son.

Hezbollah terrorists driving in Lebanon eliminated

In southern Lebanon, IDF takes out terrorists belonging to Hezbollah's Imam Hossein Division.

IDF eliminates terrorists in series of airstrikes

After rockets were fired into Israel on Friday, the IDF promptly struck the area of the launch.

IDF reveals:

Operations in compound associated with Yahya Sinwar

Egoz Unit soldiers operate in compounds affiliated with senior Hamas operatives and combat areas, continuing IDF offensive in western Khan Yunis.

Biden announces:

US to airdrop aid into Gaza

US President says the current flow of aid to the Strip is not enough: “We’re going to pull out every stop we can."

FM Katz fires back

Erdogan accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds after Turkish President accused Israel of genocide: "We are fighting against your partners from Hamas. You should be silent and be ashamed!”

IDF demands 7,500 additional troops

The losses and injuries inflicted by the war have left the IDF in need of an immediate boost of manpower, beyond those intended to be drafted in the near future.

Khan Yunis:

Dozens of terrorists hiding in school arrested

7th Brigade combat team finds ammunition magazines, RPG missiles, explosives, Kalashnikov rifles, uniforms and Hamas military equipment in terrorists’ houses during battles in Khan Yunis.

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Terrorists with explosives eliminated from air

Troops from Bislamach Brigade entered the heart of Khan Yunis and joined the activities of the 98th Division in the area in order to defeat the Hamas terrorist organization.