Swords of Iron

Blinken to Herzog:

No operation in Rafah without plan for the residents

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Munich

IDF:

100 terror suspects apprehended in Nasser Hospital

IDF activity in central Gaza, Khan Yunis, and Nasser Hospital continues; at least 100 terror suspects arrested thus far in Nasser Hospital.

Killed in terror attack:

Sergeant First Class (res.) Ori Yaish

Sergeant First Class (res.) Ori Yaish, from Modi'in, was killed in the terror attack at the Re'em Junction.

Gallant:

'Dozens of UNRWA workers assisted in Oct. 7 attack'

Defense Minister reveals to foreign reporters the identities and details of Hamas terrorists who were employed by UNRWA and who participated in the group’s massacre in Israel on October 7.

ICJ rejects request to prevent operation in Rafah

International Court of Justice rules on South Africa’s request to consider whether Israel operations in Rafah breach the orders the court handed down last month.

IDF:

'We did not target generators at hospital'

IDF helps repair broken generator at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, supplies food for infants and water to the hospital.

At Khan Yunis hospital

IDF finds medications with names of hostages

IDF says the source of the medications and how they were used is currently under investigation.

Biden:

'There has to be a temporary ceasefire'

US President says he hopes Israel will not launch a land invasion of Rafah before a hostage release deal is reached.

Gantz to Hamas:

'Return the hostages or Israel will invade Rafah'

Minister Benny Gantz delivers an ultimatum to Hamas just minutes before Shabbat

Combat in winter weather

IDF continues to prepare for war in the north

Training included joint exercises of armored forces, combat engineering, infantry, and artillery forces in thicket, mountainous, and complex areas.

Son of murdered hostage:

'If only I could switch places with you'

13-year-old Yagil Yaakov, who was notified yesterday that his father was murdered on October 7th, took to social media to lament his father's death.

Watch:

Dog locates terrorist who is then killed by troops

IDF commandos continue to attack targets throughout Khan Yunis.

20 Oct. 7 terrorists arrested at Nasser hospital

Dozens of terrorists arrested, mortar shells grenades and other weapons found during operation at Khan Yunis hospital used by Hamas for terrorist activity.

Senior security commentator:

'Don't believe Hamas shows, it is collapsing'

Security commentator Alon Ben-David says IDF encountering exhausted terrorists who surrender after not hearing from their commanders for weeks. 'This is what a collapsing military looks like.'

Watch:

Terrorists identified by drone and eliminated

IAF strikes numerous Hamas targets throughout Gaza. 12 terrorists killed during battles in Khan Yunis.

Sunak to Netanyahu:

'Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza'

British Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, expresses UK's concern on "potentially devastating humanitarian impact" of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.

UN chief:

'Hospitals must be kept free of combat'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the IDF’s operation in a Khan Yunis hospital which housed dozens of Hamas terrorists during the war.

Staff sergeant Noam Haba fell in southern Gaza

Staff sergeant Noam Haba, 20, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in southern Gaza. Several soldiers injured, including one seriously.

UN Relief Chief:

'Hamas is not a terrorist group for us'

Israeli officials blast UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, who claimed in TV interview that Hamas is a "political movement" and not a terrorist group.

'They haven't learned'

Gaza fence being rebuilt - by Palestinian Arabs

Hundreds of Palestinian Arab laborers from Judea and Samaria are being employed by the defense establishment to rebuild the fence destroyed by Hamas on October 7th.

Kibbutz Nir Oz:

Hostage Yair Yaakov was murdered by Hamas

Kibbutz announces one of its residents who was kidnapped on October 7, 59-year-old Yair Yaakov, was murdered that day. His partner and 2 kidnapped children were released during hostage deal in November.

How did helmets, vests end up in humanitarian aid?

Tzav 9 leader Sefi Ben Ami speaks to Arutz Sheva about how military aid to Hamas is slipped in with humanitarian aid to Gaza, which goes to Hamas rather than Gaza's civilians anyway.

Hamas terrorist admits:

Dozens of terrorists hid in Nasser Hospital

IDF Spokesman Hagari says while IDF has intelligence about hostages' bodies being held in the hospital, they have yet to be found.

During meeting with CIA chief

PM demands to know if hostages received medications

A diplomatic source clarified that 'the Prime Minister's 'maximum pressure' policy is the only way to cause the Hamas terror organization to back down from its insane demands and to free the hostages.'

Recording:

IDF warns hospital director to evacuate

IDF releases a recorded conversation between the Head of the Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) to Gaza and the director of the Nasser Hospital, calling on civilians to evacuate the area.

Terrorist who held Noa Marciano hostage eliminated

IDF eliminated Ahmed Ghoul, a commander in Hamas' Shati Battalion who participated in the October 7th massacre and held 19-year-old IDF lookout Cpl. Noa Marciano hostage.

Evangelical leader:

We stand with you, administration support wavering

Ralph Reed, Founder and chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition speaks to Arutz Sheva after touring Kfar Aza and seeing the devastation there, says Americans still support Israel even if administration's support is wavering.

After leaving Gaza:

Soldiers say thanksgiving blessing at Western Wall

After leaving the battlefields of the Gaza Strip, soldiers from the Givati Brigade visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem and recited the Hagomel blessing to thank G-d for their preservation in battle.

Anti-Gaza aid protests

IDF closes border crossing after protesters arrive

A short time after demonstrators arrived at the Nitzana Crossing on the Egyptian border the IDF closed the crossing and halted the entry of the trucks.

Offensive raids on terrorists

Watch: Special operations in northern Gaza

During the operation, in which the 401st Brigade, the Nahal Brigade, the 5th Brigade, and special forces took part, the forces crossed Gaza City in less than two hours and gained operational control of the area within several hours.

Watch: Missile falls near Tzfat hospital

New footage shows security guard helping mother and young child exit vehicle, run for shelter, as missile lands near hospital entrance.

In effort to free hostages:

Pres. Herzog to hold diplomatic meetings

Israel's Pres. Herzog, First Lady Michal, embark on two-day trip to increase international pressure for hostages' release.

Gaza:

IDF apprehends multiple suspects in Nasser Hospital

'Goal of the operation is to reach Hamas terrorist operatives, including those suspected of involvement in the October 7th massacre,' IDF emphasizes.

National Unity MK:

'Netanyahu has exhausted the unity government'

MK Matan Kahana believe that the Prime Minister's behavior will drive members of his party to abandon the emergency government.

IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah military and terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon and near the Lebanon-Israel border.

IDF:

'Hostages were held in Nasser Hospital'

IDF carrying out 'precise operation' in Gaza's Nasser Hospital, following intelligence that hostages were held there. 'Terrorists likely hiding behind injured civilians there, right now,' spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

Watch:

Rabbi returns to school after 120+ days in reserves

The 'Meron' school in Tel Aviv welcomes their rabbi back after four months of active reserve duty.

Hamas claims: Israel agreed to 42-day ceasefire

Hamas source claims Israel agreed to 42-day ceasefire, release of terrorists with lengthy prison sentences, and exit of injured Gazans.

Report: 11 killed in strikes in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes residential area in southern Lebanon after missile fire towards Israel leaves nearly a dozen injured or killed.

US considering legislation package against Israel

The proposed changes would roll back Trump administration decisions benefiting Israel and is intended to exert additional pressure against the invasion of Rafah.

Report:

Biden quickly advancing plan for Palestinian state

Biden administration and several Arab countries are advancing a plan to declare a Palestinian state after the war in Gaza ends; timetable expected to be announced within weeks.

Terrorist identified firing RPG at forces is killed

IDF reports successful eliminations of Hamas terrorists in joint ground, naval and aerial activities, continues operations against Hamas in Gaza.

Talks on prisoner swap renew - without Israel

Following PM Netanyahu's decision not to return delegation to Cairo, negotiations on prisoner swap deal continue - without Israel's presence.

Tlaib votes 'present'

House condemns Hamas' sexual violence

House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas terrorists’ use of rape and sexual violence during and since October 7.

Hamas commander responsible for kidnappings killed

Nuhkba Force commander responsible for the kidnapping of women from the Supernova music rave killed in airstrike.

Brother of hostage explains:

How the suit in The Hague can hurt Hamas

Moshe Or, the brother of the hostage Avinatan Or, explains to Arutz Sheva that the families of the hostages want the ICJ to issue warrants against Hamas leaders in all UN member states.

IDF soldier killed, 8 injured in barrage on Tzfat

Magen David Adom reports on one dead and eight injured in barrage to Tzfat and northern Israel. All evacuated to Ziv Medical Center in Tzfat.

Activist group claims:

Helmets and vests found in Gaza aid trucks

The Tzav 9 movement says that earlier this week aid trucks at the Kerem Shalom Crossing were found to be containing helmets and protective vests which were meant to reach Hamas.

IDF reveals:

Photo of Al Jazeera 'journalist' on October 7th

Al Jazeera news network reported that their journalist Ismail Abu Omar was injured in Gaza. The IDF revealed that he is a deputy company commander in Hamas' Eastern Battalion of Khan Yunis.

No more silence:

Hostages' families turn to ICC over Hamas' crimes

Hundreds of hostage family members went to The Hague today (Wednesday) and filed a report with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Hamas leaders for the organization's actions during the horrific events of October 7.

St. Sgt. Omer Sarah Benjo killed in missile barrage

Benjo, 20 from Ge'a, served as a combat intelligence coordinator in the 869th Battalion of the Galil Formation.

Netanyahu decides:

Israeli delegation won't return to Cairo

PMO says Israel won't submit to 'delusional' demands of Hamas in hostage talks, Hamas positions must change for progress to be made.

Chief of Staff in north:

'There are great achievements striking Hezbollah'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke with local leaders in northern Israel and thanked them for their and their constituents' resilience.

Gantz:

'Strong response to deadly Tzfat attack soon'

National Unity party chairman reacts to death of Israeli in Hezbollah missile barrage on north.

PA chief to Hamas:

Reach a prisoner swap deal quickly

All sides bear responsibility for failure to reach prisoner swap agreement until now, Palestinian Authority chairman Abbas says.

Watch: Protesters block aid trucks to Gaza

'None of this aid is going to the civilian population or to the hostages - it all goes to Hamas,' protester says.

Lebanese report:

Israel proposes: Free civilians and female soldiers

Israeli delegation to Cairo offered deal similar to November 2023 prisoner swap, report says.

Terrorist who fired RPG identified and eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorist who fired RPG at the troops in Khan Yunis; takes out additional terrorists in central Gaza.

On the path to demand justice:

Hostages' relatives set off to make history at Hague

Hostages' relatives travel to ICC, promising to bring Hamas terrorists to justice - for the sake of the world. 'Just because it happened in Israel doesn't mean it won't happen tomorrow in Europe or the United States.'

Irish PM on the attack:

'Israel has become blinded by rage'

Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar launches tirade against Israel over planned Rafah operation: They're not listening to any country in the world.