Swords of Iron

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.

Legal experts: No obligation to allow Gazans to return north

A group of legal experts has ruled that Israel is not obligated to allow the residents of northern Gaza to return to their homes.

Israel trying to end international funding to UNRWA

'Most members of parliament who I spoke with and briefed did not know that UNRWA is essentially run by Hamas,' MK Sharren Haskel says.

Chief of Staff:

'We'll change our routine defense measures'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says Israel has 'high state of readiness in north,' but is currently 'focused on fighting Hamas.'

Simcha Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Soldiers returning from Gaza won't tolerate divisive rhetoric'

MK Simcha Rothman says that the Supreme Court was mistaken to have ruled on the Reasonableness Standard during the war.

Report:

Jordan under pressure to join anti-Israel lawsuit in Hague

Israel must exact political price from Jordan for all revelations of horrific incitement, activist says.

IDF spokesman: 'We will continue the military pressure'

'Terrorists run towards our forces and place explosives in the streets,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

Senator Graham to Pres. Herzog

'Your security, destruction of Hamas are non-negotiable'

Senator Lindsey Graham meets with Israeli President during visit to Israel, says he is 'determined to break the status quo.'

Diplomatic source:

Willful emigration of Gazans an unrealistic solution

A diplomatic source explained to Arutz Sheva how Israel intends to fight South Africa's ICC petition.

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IDF dismantles Hamas tunnels under Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Tunnel route under Shifa Hospital spanned over 250 meters and was used for carrying out terrorist operations.

IDF:

Hostage Sahar Baruch was killed during rescue attempt

Family informed by IDF that their loved one was killed during an attempt to rescue him about a month ago.

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How Hamas educates the next generation in terrorism

IDF reveals evidence showing how Hamas, Islamic Jihad teach and train Gaza's children to hate and kill Israelis and Jews.

Brazilian delegation arrives in Israel to express its solidarity

A delegation of Brazilian members of Congress, journalists, and business and religious representatives arrived for a six-day visit to Israel

From funerals to weddings - the powerful shakeup of emotions

IDF chief cantor asked couples to invite him to sing at their wedding: 'After dozens of funerals, this is my bright spot.'

IDF lookout’s father:

'They found her documents in Gaza. Maybe she is alive?'

Roni Eshel's personal documents found in Gaza. 'I don't know what we buried, they didn't let me open the coffin and say goodbye to her.'

Mossad chief's dramatic statement after Arouri death

'Let every Arab mother know that if her son was a partner in the Oct. 7 massacre, his blood is on his own head,' Mossad chief Barnea warns.

Poll: 94% support encouraging Gazans to emigrate

Informal survey of 23,000 Israelis shows 94% support encouraging Gazans to leave the area.

Despite US condemnation:

Smotrich encourages emigration from Gaza

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich continues to encourage emigration of Gaza's Arabs, despite condemnation from US administration.

Suspicious tunnel discovered near Jewish towns in Judean hills

IDF forces report discovery of underground tunnel shaft near Telem and Adora, in the Hebron area.

3-2-1 launch:

Footage shows: Terrorists eliminated in precise aerial strikes

Precision strikes against terrorists - UAVs neutralize threats against IDF soldiers in real time.

New details emerge on Hamas official's elimination

Hamas' second-in-command, Saleh al-Arouri, was eliminated by a UAV which hit him directly, report says.

IDF reservist from Gaza:

'We will not let politicians bring back divisive discourse'

Rabbi Uri Sadan writes from the front lines: 'Those trying to divide, separate, and alienate us, will not do this any longer in our name.'

IDF forces find tunnel shaft inside Gaza school

Terrorist attempting to plant bomb on IDF tank killed in Khan Yunis, terror tunnel found inside school in Khirbet Khuza'a.

MK Woldiger: Now is not the time for such HIgh Court decisions’

MK Woldiger criticizes the Supreme Court decision, "we will win the war, bring all hostages home, then will be the time to deal with this"

US intel confirms:

Hamas evacuated Al-Shifa prior to Israel's ground incursion

US intelligence confirms Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, used Al-Shifa Hospital to command operations and hold hostages, NY Times reports.

Meiron Moshe Gersch from Petah Tikva fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication that Meiron Moshe Gersch, 21, who fought in the Yahalom unit, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Six US citizens still being held hostage in Gaza

Biden administration believes six US citizens are still being held hostage in Gaza, but has limited knowledge of their conditions.

Sanders to Congress:

'Reject the military aid to Israel'

Senator Bernie Sanders calls on Congress not to approve aid to Israel "to continue its brutal war against the Palestinian people".

'Irresponsible statements':

US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments

State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.

Ayelet Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

Soldiers in Gaza keep telling me ‘please keep the unity'

Fmr. Justice Minister responds to latest judicial controversy: "We should'nt be dealing with this right now, we need to fight the Hamas"

Bereaved father to soldiers:

“I am proud of you, even though you killed my son”

Soldiers in Shay Termin’s team came to visit his family, at his father’s invitation. Avi Termin: "I'm not angry with you."

Widow of combat soldier:

'The fallen's last will to us is to continue the campaign'

Wife of Cpt. Ori Shani, killed in battle at Kissufim, calls on Israel's government to continue the war in Gaza until we eliminate the enemy

First Sergeant Sufian Dagash fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Dagash, 21, a resident of Maghar, was killed in battle in northern Gaza.

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Long-range rockets, ammunition found in home with children

Rockets with ranges of 20 kilometers, weapons found in homes used by Hamas in El Bureij, Gaza.

Parents of fallen soldier send book of Psalms to PM

Parents of fallen soldier sent a book of Psalms to PM with a message: “We support you – do what needs to be done, until the end.”

Gallant:

'We're not stopping, without victory we won't be able to live'

Defense Minister visits troops in Gaza, dismisses 'incorrect feeling' Israel is winding down war against Hamas based on troop deployments.

France:

Students campaign to make Oct 7 ‘World Day Against Antisemitism'

French Muslim student who opposes Hamas launches campaign to have October 7. marked as the international day against antisemitism.

Bereaved father:

'Terrorists must be distanced from their victims'

Yossi Tzur, who lost his son in a bus bombing attack says any terrorists released must be ordered to keep far away from their victims.

Footage from Gaza: Battles in tunnel and an underground bunker

The 401st Brigade, Shaldag Unit, & the Yahalom Combat Engineering Unit secured control of Hamas’ intelligence & control center in Gaza City.

Analyst: Hamas is torpedoing Israel's goals for the war

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli discusses reports that Hamas' position on future prisoner swap deal is softening.

After 53 days:

Critically injured IDF soldier released to rehab

Elisha Medan, son of Rabbi Yaakov Medan, was critically injured while fighting in Gaza. Now, 53 days later, he will begin rehabilitation.

Direct hit on town in northern Israel

Antitank missile hits Shlomi, but no siren sounded as it whizzed through the air.

In home of Gaza commander:

IDF gains control of terror infrastructure

IDF's 460th Brigade secures control of terrorist infrastructure embedded inside the residence of Hamas’ Gaza Brigade Commander.

Syria claims: Israel attacked near Damascus

Alleged Israeli airstrikes cause damage at several locations near Damascus, Syrian media claims.

IDF locates long-range rocket launchers in central Gaza

IDF locates and dismantles long-range rocket launchers in central Gaza, destroys weapons production facility.

CNN: Swords of Iron the most important topic of 2024

Israel's war against Hamas has been named the number one topic to track over the course of the next year.

Op-ed:

Israel is fighting to save Civilization

Israel is in its own existential battle but it is exposing the fault lines and fissures that face society today. Opinion.

US Navy confirms:

Aircraft carrier USS Ford will return from the Mediterranean

US Navy says the USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed to the region after October 7 attack, will "redeploy to its home port as scheduled".

Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case

Israel plans to present its case at ICJ, aiming to dismiss South Africa's petition against it.

MK Tibi claims:

'Ben Gvir inciting to genocide'

MK Ahmad Tibi blasts National Security Minister for calling to encourage the migration of Gazan residents.

Military police investigating:

Soldier suspected of shooting detained terrorist

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza transferred to custody of a soldier who allegedly shot him dead.

Israel rejects Hamas proposal that includes withdrawal from Gaza

Senior Israeli official says Israel rejected a Hamas demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza in the first stage of a hostage release deal.

Parents of kidnapped soldier:

'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

The parents of hostage Omer Neutra say that everyone, both citizens and lawmakers around the world, needs to push for the hostages' release.

Report:

Israeli officials to visit Cairo for prisoner exchange talks

A new report claims that an Israeli delegation will discuss possibilities including the IDF withdrawing and increased aid to Gaza.

5 IDF reservists injured in Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel

IDF retaliates after multiple attacks launched at Galilee region on Monday.

Iranian opposition member to speak at Knesset tomorrow

Vahid Beheshti, a member of the Iranian opposition, will speak at the Knesset tomorrow about the future of the Gaza Strip after the war.

Sgt. Amichai Oster from Samaria killed in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Amichai Yisrael Yehoshua Oster (24) falls in battle in northern Gaza.

Danon to Netanyahu:

'Withdrawal of forces sends bad message to Sinwar'

At Likud faction meeting, MK Danon says Israel risks undoing gains in war by bowing to US pressure, Minister Akunis says PA won't rule Gaza.

Swords of Iron amputees pray for soldiers at Western Wall

People who lost limbs in the Hamas invasion or in Gaza joined soldiers wounded in past wars to pray for wounded IDF soldiers.

Hamas terrorist tells Gazan:

'I'll place explosives between you and your wife'

Gazan protested explosives near his home, terrorist told him, 'If you don't like this, I'll put the explosives between you and your wife.'