Swords of Iron

2 IDF captains fall in Gaza

Captain Yarin Gahali killed in battle in southern Gaza, Captain Netanel Silberg killed in battle in northern Gaza.

Terrorist who took part in Oct. 7 massacre caught in Gaza school

Hamas terrorists captured during raid on school in the Rimal neighborhood where they had been holed up.

252nd Division conquers Beit Hanoun in Gaza

The operation included finding Hamas tunnels, killing terrorists, and destroying significant parts of Hamas's infrastructure in the area.

WSJ: Israel is endangering soldiers because of American pressure

A Wall Street Journal editorial claims that Israeli attempts to work according to American demands are costing the IDF soldiers.

US Defense Sec. holds meeting with Defense Min. Gallant

US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin lands in Israel, meets with Defense Min. Gallant and top officials in Israel's defense establishment.

Former UN Amb.: 'Increase the force, be less humanitarian'

MK Danny Danon calls on Israel to clarify red line to the US. 'Trucks entering Gaza through Kerem Shalom are a mistake and wrong.'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'We abort attacks when we see unexpected civilian presence'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari addressed civilian casualties. 'Hamas sees civilian death as a strategy; we see it as a tragedy.'

Israel sets sites on Hamas "royalty" living abroad

How do Hamas leaders have a combined net worth of eleven billion dollars? Op-ed.

Cleared for publication:

SFC (Res.) Lidor Yosef Karavani fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

Karavani, 23, from Eilat, was a soldier in Engineering Battalion 8163 of the Southern Command.

Protecting Israel’s skies:

Long-range aerial threats thwarted by IAF

Watch: IAF intercepts cruise missiles, hostile aircraft, threatening Israeli airspace.

Suitcases with NIS 5m in cash found in home of Hamas official

IDF forces locate suitcases with terror funds, numerous weapons, in home of senior Hamas official.

Friends eulogize Etan Naeh:

'We will miss your beautiful smile, the most giant heart'

Naeh, 26, served in the Duvdevan unit and was killed in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.

Deeper look:

How Israel collects life-saving information from terrorists

Former Shin-Bet agent tells Arutz Sheva how intelligence is collected from captured terrorists and passed on to forces on the ground.

During Israel visit:

Austin to push Israel to define 'milestones' for Gaza war

Senior US defense official says Defense Secretary plans to press Israel on how to move through the different phases of its campaign in Gaza.

Four IDF soldiers fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

IDF clears for publication the names of four fallen soldiers whose families have been notified.

Father of shot hostage:

'This isn't an oversight, it's lawlessness'

Avi Shamriz, father of one of the hostages accidentally shot dead by IDF: They marched in broad daylight and the force slaughtered them.

Security Council to vote to demand aid access for Gaza

The vote will come days after the Security Council failed to pass resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

Report:

Israel to agree to new ceasefire and hostage release

Egyptian security sources say Israel and Hamas are both open to renewed ceasefire and hostage release.

Ben Gvir on Gaza aid:

'Changing policy without Cabinet discussion is unacceptable'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir blasts decision to approve the entry of trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Two additional soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Eitan Naeh from Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu fell in battle in Gaza. Uriah Bayer, critically injured in another battle, died of his wounds.

IDF spokesman:

This isn't a regular tunnel - it's an underground city of terror

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to Hamas' promise that prisoner swap will happen only if war ends: 'IDF determined to dismantle Hamas.'

Widow of fallen soldier:

'Rabbi Druckman taught us we are living in a miracle'

Widow of Rabbi Elisha Levinshtern, who fell in Gaza, shares belief in goodness despite personal pain, which she learned from Rabbi Druckman.

Chief of Staff:

IDF doesn't shoot a person who raises their hands

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with commanders & soldiers in Gaza, urges soldiers to use their heads, do the right thing going forward.

Hostage recalls time in Gaza:

'You have no hope, you are not protected'

Young woman who returned from Hamas captivity said that she was afraid that she would be sexually assaulted.

The writing on the wall:

Hostages used leftover food to scrawl call for help

IDF publishes photos of graffiti scrawled on buildings, says hostages may have been there for some time.

Biden admin: PA to prepare local force in Gaza after the war

Biden also wants 87-year-old Abbas to inject "new blood" into the PA leadership.

Footage:

Brother of Hamas leader drives in newly-exposed terror tunnel

Muhammad Sinwar, brother of Hamas leader Yahya SInwar, travels in a vehicle in the largest terror tunnel discovered thus far in Gaza.

MK Danny Danon presents proposal for the day after the war

MK Danny Danon, former Amb. to the UN, presents five-point plan for Gaza after the war, rejects Palestinian Authority as ruling body.

Mother of fallen soldier:

'These guys gave their lives. Let’s be worthy of the sacrifice'

Mother of fallen soldier calls for unity: 'Let’s remove differences and disputes. Each one must do good in his own little box.'

IDF rabbi: 'Galei Zahal, what has happened to you?'

Lt. Col. Rabbi Maoz Schwartz listened to Galei Zahal: "Simply terrible. How gloomy, dark, sad."

IDF: Staff sergeant Boris Dunavetski fell in battle in Gaza

Staff sergeant Boris Dunavetski, a resident of Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in northern Gaza.

400 meters from Erez Crossing:

IDF reveals Hamas' longest terror tunnel

Sinwar’s subterranean tunnel system: IDF exposes the biggest Hamas tunnel found in Gaza, just 400 meters from the Erez Crossing.

IDF, stand proud and strong - Hashem is with you!

Jewish heroes inspired America's founding fathers while the holy soldiers of today’s IDF are following in their footsteps.

Yahya Sinwar's vacation home in Khan Yunis raided

7th Brigade gains control of Bani Suheila Square ares in heart of Khan Yunis in Gaza.

Rocket debris found in Jerusalem kindergarten

Remains of rocket fired at capital on Friday night found in preschool yard and construction site.

Man seriously injured after touching rocket part in Ashkelon

Fragment of intercepted rocket explodes upon being touched. Police warn public to avoid pieces of downed rockets.

Netanyahu to families of fallen: 'We will fight to the end'

Prime Minister Netanyahu read a letter from the families of fallen soldiers to the Cabinet and promised to continue the war.

Poll:

51% of young Americans support ending, giving Israel to Hamas

Harvard-Harris poll shows majority of young voters aged 18-24 majority say calls to commit genocide against Jews should be allowed.

Families of the fallen:

'You have no right to stop, this was the will of the fallen'

Families of IDF soldiers killed in action since October 7th sent a letter to the Cabinet demanding that the war continue until victory.

Tunnel tunnel shaft found in children's room in Gaza

IDF continues operations against Hamas in Shejaiya, rocket manufacturing site found near school.

UK, German FMs reject calls for immediate ceasefire

In joint Op-Ed, David Cameron and Annalena Baerbock say any ceasefire must be sustainable for many years, say too many civilians dying.

Survey of haredim:

70% say that a man who isn't learning Torah should enlist

A recent survey of haredi communities shows widespread and growing support for service in the IDF following the OCt. 7th massacre.

Slain soldier's father:

'I didn't want to risk soldiers' lives to retrieve a body'

Father of Ron Sherman, who was murdered while being held in Hamas captivity, reacts to retrieval of his son's body.

Two reservists fell in battle in Gaza, five seriously injured

IDF clears for publication the names of two soldiers who fell in battle. Five others were seriously injured.

Sec. Austin leaves for Israel:

'I will underscore US commitments to regional security'

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will also visit Bahrain and Qatar and will make a stop at the USS Ford.

Hamas toughens position on release of hostages

Senior Hamas official says hostage release will only take place as part of a deal which meets Hamas' terms.

Netanyahu:

Gaza will be demilitarized, under Israel’s security control

Netanyahu: 'We're fighting a war for our existence, we're committed to victory.'

Families Forum: Shocked by killing of hostages by IDF fire

Families Forum fear that 'Pressure and protests will raise the price of any future deal and push release of hostages further away.'

Islamic Jihad: 'Prisoner swap only after general ceasefire'

Qatar proposes freeing Marwan Barghouti in prisoner swap; Islamic Jihad declares deal will be discussed only following general ceasefire.

3rd time since war began:

CENTCOM commander arrives in Israel

Top CENTCOM officials visit Israel, are briefed by top IDF officials on progress of war in Gaza.

Live Updates:

Rocket fire on northern and southern Israel, and Jerusalem

IDF continues military operation in Gaza more than 2 months after Hamas massacre on Simchat Torah.

Heroism & bravery:

Rami spoke to the terrorists in Arabic, and saved young Amit

Rami Davidian, a civilian, speaks to Israel National News - Arutz Sheva about how on Oct. 7 he saved many lives in Re’im, while under fire.

Report: Israel knew about Hamas' money machine - and did nothing

NYT report: Secret documents show Hamas held assets worth nearly half a billion at peak, sold some off to rebuild military infrastructure.

13yo released from Gaza:

'Waiting for dad to celebrate my bar mitzvah'

Yagil Yaakov, 13, released after 52 days of Hamas captivity, gives chilling testimony of his experiences as a hostage in Gaza.

Hamas threatened hostage:

'Don’t go back to your kibbutz, we'll be back'

Chen Goldstein Almog was released last month from Hamas captivity with her children. Her husband and another daughter were murdered.

Footage from Gaza hospital: Weapons hidden in infant incubators

Hospital workers admit: Weapons hidden in NICU incubators intended to treat premature babies.

Chief of Staff:

'Split-second decision may cost in life or death'

'The IDF & I as its commander, are responsible for the deaths of three hostages mistaken for terrorists,' Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says.

Border Police Commander:

'I'm not a heroine, I saved as many as I could'

Border Police Commander Shifra Buchris speaks to Israel National News - Arutz 7 about how she tried to save as many as possible on Oct. 7.

Warrant Officer Yehezkel Azaria fell in northern Israel

Yehezkel Azaria, age 53, served in the Armored Corps and fell during operational activities near Margaliot in northern Israel.

CNN:

Israel is flooding tunnels where there are no hostages

In order to succeed, water must be pumped with pressure high enough to destroy the cement walls and the thick metal doors.