Swords of Iron

32 years later:

IDF soldier remembers father murdered in Gaza Strip

Avichay Shorshan's father was murdered in the Gaza Strip. 32 years later, he remembers his father in between attacks against Hamas.

IDF dismantles compound used to launch rockets at Ashkelon

As war against Hamas in Gaza continues, IDF locates source of rocket fire on Ashkelon last week in Beit Lahia.

Netanyahu:

'The war must not be stopped until we achieve all of the goals'

Prime Minister Netanyahu makes clear that Israel has no intention of stopping the war with Hamas.

'Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon into war - for the sake of Hamas'

IDF spokesman stresses: 'We have a duty to defend our people, Hezbollah is risking the future of the region.'

Released hostage: Many of the girls were assaulted

Agam Goldstein-Almog, who was released from Hamas captivity during a prisoner swap, describes her time in captivity. 'You live death.'

Haredi rabbi: No rain? 'Acknowledge miracles'

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein urges public to recognize 'outstanding, amazing miracle' of lack of damage by rockets launched towards Israel.

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Pence hears stories of saving lives under fire

Former US VP Mike Pence visits MDA headquarters, sends special message to volunteers.

Hamas claims IDF stole Arab corpses

An official publication claims IDF troops exhumed 150 bodies and took them to an undisclosed location, as well as stealing organs.

IDF spokesperson reveals: New footage of Mohammed Deif

IDF footage reveals full picture of Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, leader of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military arm.

Commanders of Hamas' Nuseirat Battalion eliminated

IDF eliminates Ismail Siraj, Ahmed Wehbe, of Hamas' Nuseirat Battalion.

Hamas publishes video clip of fallen hostages

Hamas publishes video clip of deceased hostage Alon Shamriz, who was mistakenly killed by friendly fire during combat in Shejaiya.

Samaria terrorists preparing for offensive action

Video messages from terrorist organizations in the Samaria region show terrorists training to attack Israeli towns.

Live updates:

Rocket hits Sderot City Hall

Sirens sounded in Zar'it, northern Israel, as ground operation against Hamas in Gaza continues.

Lt. Col. Roee Yohay Yosef Mordechay fell in battle in Gaza

Lieutenant Colonel Roee Yohay Yosef Mordechay, 31, fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Rare IDF strike near Sidon in Lebanon

Throughout the day, a number of launches were identified from Lebanon toward the areas of Yiftah and Avivim in northern Israel.

IDF reveals:

Chief of Staff, ISA chief, tour tunnels in Khan Yunis

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, ISA chief Ronen Bar, tour Khan Yunis tunnels with special forces, commander of IDF's Southern Command.

IDF retaliates following massive volley of rockets from Lebanon

IDF identifies 40 launches from Lebanon, strikes terror cells, Hezbollah military sites and launch posts.

IDF neutralizes terror infrastructure in Gaza civilian's home

Egoz Special Forces Unit head cams show terrorists inside a school and terrorist infrastructure inside a residence.

IDF discovers military equipment in UNRWA medical clinic

IDF locates Nukhba military vests hidden by Hamas in UNRWA bags in a medical clinic.

Pence visits IDF’s Northern Command

Former US Vice President meets soldiers who have been protecting the northern border since October 7.

Families of hostages arrive in Qatar

Families of six hostages being held by Hamas land in Qatar, will meet top officials.

Nasrallah warns Israel:

'The response is inevitably coming'

Hezbollah leader warns his group will respond swiftly "on the battlefield" to the killing of Hamas' deputy leader in Lebanon.

In response to rocket fire:

IDF strikes Hezbollah command center in Lebanon

IAF fighter jet strikes Hezbollah operational command center in town of Blida. Earlier, three rockets were fired towards Kiryat Shmona.

Hamas terrorist tunnel located under Gaza hotel

IDF soldiers identify and destroy Hamas tunnel located underneath hotel. Dozens of terrorists eliminated.

Naval commando fights for months on injured knee

A member of the Shayetet 13 naval commando unit has been conducting special operations in Gaza for months despite an injury in his leg.

Jason Greenblatt:

'If Trump were president Hamas would not have attacked Israel'

The former US President's advisor said that the current administration has proven its full support for Israel.

Defense Ministry estimates:

12,500 veterans to be recognized as disabled due to war

Officials in the Rehabilitation Department are discussing the immediate need for more staff to contend with the influx of disabled veterans.

IDF destroys buildings in 'High-Rise' neighborhood

The area is comprised of numerous large towers, making them essential vantage points for Hamas to launch missiles at IDF forces.

Kibbutz Nir Oz:

Tamir Adar was murdered by Hamas on October 7

Kibbutz announces that grandson of freed 85-year-old hostage Yaffa Adar, who was presumed to have been kidnapped as well, was killed.

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How IDF eliminated attacking terror cell in Bureij

Multiple launching pads for rockets found during military operations in Khan Yunis.

Legal expert:

Israel can also attack South Africa at the Hague

Dr. Yifaa Segal says that South Africa, which filed a complaint of genocide against Israel, has plenty to hide itself.

Sa'ar to activists:

'We're not going back to the Likud, period'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks to New Hope Party activists, comments on possibility that he will join the Likud Party after the war.

State Department:

'We will have tough conversations about the day after the war'

State Department spokesperson confirms Blinken's latest Israel visit, says he will have tough conversations on the day after the war.

Gideon Levy:

'Palestinian prisoners get much worse conditions than hostages'

Outrageous: Left-wing journalist Gideon Levy criticizes Israel's conduct, refers to Ben Gvir as a "settler with a criminal record".

MK Simcha Rothman:

'After the war, we will all be different'

In TV interview, MK Simcha Rotman presents conciliatory position on the dispute which split the country on the eve of the war.

Cabinet meeting ends abruptly:

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.

In detail:

The document which predicted Hamas' October 7 attack

Parts of top-secret document compiled already in October 2022 precisely described the attack which took place a year later.

Jason Greenblatt:

'They're asking for dead people to testify, it's obscene'

Fmr. advisor to Pres. Trump discusses denial of Hamas atrocities, peace with Arab states, campus antisemitism, and more.

No longer considered missing:

Hanan Yablonka, Idan Shtivi & Ilan Weiss abducted to Gaza

The families of the three, whose whereabouts had been unknown, were notified that they were abducted by Hamas on October 7th.

IDF forms October 7th inquiry commission

The committee to investigate failures that led to the massacre will consist of former Chief of Staff Mofaz and other retired generals.

Gallant's plan for the 'day after' in Gaza revealed

Defense Minister presents plan in which local Gazans will rule Gaza along with multi-national force of US, EU, and moderate Arab states.

IDF exposes and destroys Hamas compound on Gaza Coast

Forces identified several tunnel shafts leading to a network of hundreds of meters of Hamas terror tunnels.

To preserve the memory:

Tel Aviv exhibit recreates Nova music festival massacre

Nova music festival survivor speaks to Arutz Sheva about the Tel Aviv exhibit recreating the scene of the massacre and how he survived.

Gallant on the Gaza border:

'The terrorists should start counting down to their end'

Defense Minister Gallant clarified that Israel will not slow down its offensive but rather intensify it.

Mideast expert to Arutz Sheva:

'Post war Gaza must be ruled by local clans'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar says assassination of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri was necessary, praises suggestion to have local clans rule Gaza.

Cleared for publication:

Five soldiers seriously wounded in battle in Gaza

2 soldiers were wounded today in southern Gaza. On Wednesday, 3 soldiers were seriously wounded, one in northern Gaza and 2 in the south.

Senator Graham to Netanyahu: The US has Israel's back

PM meets US Senator Lindsey Graham, says Israel will 'apply maximum power with maximum precision everywhere that's needed.'

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How Unit 669 conducts life-saving rescue operations in Gaza

Unit 669 of the Israeli Air Force has helped evacuate over 1,000 wounded soldiers since the beginning of the war.

3 arrested for impersonating hostages' families to raise money

Suspects fraudulently raised over 100,000 NIS impersonating hostages' families while using their photos, which they took from social media.

Islamic Jihad 'chief of staff of northern Gaza' killed

IDF, ISA announce killing of Mamdouh Lolo, one of Islamic Jihad's senior military leaders, in an airstrike.

Yisrael Beiteinu MK:

'We will need to completely reorganize the IDF'

Former Brig. Gen. Sharon Nir says that the war has shown how the security system must reorganize itself from the ground up.

Mike Pence to IDF soldiers:

'The American people are with you, whatever Israel needs to do'

The former Vice President toured Kfar Aza and met with IDF soldiers.

Injured soldier recalls:

'Fragment hit millimeters from my heart, I said the confession'

Gilad Rahamim Aviad, severely injured in Khan Yunis, tells about his injury, recovery, and the importance of unity.

Mother of hostage: 'All I want is unity amongst the people'

'They took my heart, I only sleep with a sleeping pill,' mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal tells radio station.

Nukhba terrorists testify:

Hamas terrorists killed in Khan Yunis tunnels

Nukhba terrorists who surrendered testify: Hamas terrorists were killed inside underground tunnels in the Khan Yunis Area.

Former terrorist:

'Drive the Gazans into Sinai until they change'

A former Fatah terrorist says that the only way to defeat terrorism is to conquer territory and expel the population.

Near a mosque:

Footage from attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah observation post, terror infrastructure, in Maroun El Ras area in southern Lebanon.

The hostage who met Hamas officials in the tunnels

Nili Margalit, released from Hamas captivity, told her captors she is a nurse, and treated other hostages during her time in 'Lower Gaza.'

Footage reveals: Hamas terror cells eliminated in Gaza

IDF thwarts Hamas anti-tank missile terrorist cells throughout the Gaza Strip, Navy eliminates terrorists ambushing ground troops.

IDF soldier finds Book of Psalms with note in the heart of Gaza

Handwritten note helps identify man who purchased Psalms as gifts, family says they are still looking for the recipient of the gift.