Swords of Iron

Chief of Staff:

'War will last many months'

General Herzi Halevi says after visiting troops in Gaza that 'there are no magic solutions or shortcuts' to goal of dismantling Hamas.

Bereaved Father:

'I want to hug soldiers who shot my son in friendly fire'

Bereaved father invites soldiers who shot his son in friendly fire to come to his home. "Remember that our strength is in our unity".

Israeli influencer on the beach in Gaza: “It’s ours!!”

Israeli influencer sent a clear and unambiguous message to Hamas from the beach in Gaza: “They murdered our children and they must pay!”

Parents of soldiers demand an end to aid for Gaza

A letter with over 10,000 signatures demands that Prime Minister Netanyahu order the humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza stopped.

Gaza rocket strikes synagogue in southern Israel

Synagogue in Sdot Negev Regional Council suffers extensive damage after being struck by a rocket fired by terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Menora found in Gaza

First Sergeant Maor Lavi, resident of Susya, fell in battle

First Sergeant Maor Lavi, who fell in battle, found a menorah in Gaza; "probably stolen on October 7th".

IDF strategy shift? Hamas not defeated in current campaign

Military official told reporters that IDF is preparing for a year of fighting against Hamas in Gaza until it’s eliminated.

Defense Min. warns:

Anyone who acts against us is a potential target

'We are attacked on seven different fronts, and have responded and acted on six of them,' Defense Min. Yoav Gallant says.

Gaza resident tells IDF:

'Hamas has control of UNRWA in Gaza'

Civilian in Gaza tells soldier Hamas has control over the humanitarian aid which is brought into the Gaza Strip.

Saar's was severely injured in Gaza. This is his victory

Saar, severely injured fighting in Gaza: 'I want to go back to fighting in the field, but first I have to win my war in rehabilitation.'

Watch: This is how the IDF destroyed an explosives lab

IDF forces destroy explosives lab near Tulkarem, arrest suspect found at the scene.

Northern Israel:

Antitank missile fired towards church, one injured

One person treated by IDF, MDA, after Hezbollah fires antitank missile towards church in northern Israel.

IDF reveals: Weapons hidden beneath children's blankets

IDF forces discover Israeli license plates, dozens of weapons, during targeted operation in Gaza.

IDF soldier Daniel Nachmani dies after being injured in action

Staff Sergeant Daniel Nachmani dies after being injured during operations in northern Israel.

Surface-to-air missile launched towards IAF aircraft

Launches from Lebanon identified near Mount Dov in northern Israel, IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.

US working to prepare PA to rule Gaza

The attempt faces an uphill battle to replace many PA officials and convince a reluctant Israeli government to agree.

Request rejected:

Israel asked for fighter helicopters - the US said no

Report: Israel requested additional Apache helicopters to relieve burden on IAF squadrons - and the US said no.

Soldiers find 1,500-year-old oil lamp in staging grounds

Reserve soldiers wandering in staging grounds spot ceramic oil lamp in mud, turn it over to Antiquities Authority.

Report: Israel agreed to free Intifada terrorists

A PLO official claims that Israel offered to free two terrorists serving multiple life sentences in return for hostages.

IDF eliminates terror cell planting explosives near tank

IDF forces strike a terrorist cell that attempted to plant an explosive device adjacent to an IDF tank.

Report:

Netanyahu demanded Hezbollah be moved from the border - & caved

In negotiations with the US and France, Israel is sending very different messages than what it has declared to the public, report says.

Mansour Abbas calls for an end to the war

Ra'am chairman calls for end to the war in the Gaza Strip and for appropriate diplomatic path to end the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Yehonatan from Yitzhar and Joseph from Tel Aviv fell in battle

Names of two IDF soldiers who died in battles against Hamas in Gaza cleared for publication. Three soldiers seriously injured.

Report:

Dermer to visit US, discuss 'the day after' the Gaza war

Minister of Strategic Affairs expected in Washington for meetings about Israel's plans for scaling down the Gaza war.

Beit El Council announces:

Yehonatan Lober fell in Gaza

Yehonatan Lober, son of the head of Aspaklaria theater company Hagay Lober, courageously fell in battle in Gaza.

NYT runs Op Ed by Hamas-appointed Gaza City mayor

Paper accused of pushing antisemitsm after posting article by Gaza mayor appointed by the Hamas terrorist organization in lieu of elections.

Netanyahu presents Israel's 3 conditions for day after war

PM writes in Wall Street Journal that Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza demilitarized, and the Palestinian Arabs deradicalized for peace.

Netanyahu: I asked Xi Jinping to help recover hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Knesset Plenum of the many efforts being made to free the hostages, including an appeal to China.

Findings prove Gaza hospital's link to October 7 massacre

Vehicle stolen from Israeli family on October 7 found with bloodstains at Indonesian Hospital, along with weapons, Hamas truck.

The Rabbi who met Netanyahu:

'Stay until Hamas has been completely defeated'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers in Gaza today, who urged him to have the war continue until a decisive victory.

IDF soldier ejected from seminar for calling Hamas Nazis

Matan Bar Noi was forcefully removed from a Breaking the Silence seminar after denouncing Hamas to the audience.

Netanyahu in Gaza:

'War will continue until Hamas is finished, not before'

PM meets soldiers serving in the field in northern Gaza amid war with Hamas terrorist organization.

Sara Vaspi lost her husband, son, and grandson in war

Sara Vaspi tells of the last moments she remembers of her son before he was killed in action in Gaza: 'We're going in, I can't call anymore'

Explosives found in UNRWA bags, terrorists hiding in schools

Nahal Brigade troops battle Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists hiding in schools in northern Gaza, dozens of explosives found in UNRWA bags.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad reject Egyptian-brokered truce plan

The plan would see both organizations cede to a new leader in Gaza in exchange for a permanent ceasefire. Both have rejected the proposal.

Netanyahu visits Gaza:

'It will be a long battle, not close to the end'

PM tells Likud reports Israel winding down war against Hamas are wrong.

Hezbollah official:

If Israel increases aggression, we'll take revenge

Hezbollah will respond with force if Israel escalates attacks on southern Lebanon, terror group's second-in-command Naim Qassem warns.

IDF reservist to Arutz Sheva:

The soldiers are strong, we know what we have to do

SFC (Res.) Eitan from the 5th Brigade speaks about his experiences in the war, October 7th, and his family back in Cincinnati.

Footage: IDF destroys weapons manufacturing site

IDF publishes footage showing destruction of weapons manufacturing site in Gaza's Khan Yunis area.

Yahya Sinwar: We are crushing the Israeli army

Hamas leader breaks silence, promises that Hamas 'will not cave to the conditions of the 'occupation.''

Fallen soldier's MDA parters:

'Itamar saved many lives'

Itamar Shemen, who fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip, served as an IDF soldier and MDA volunteer paramedic.

Haredi deputy minister helps Druze restaurant owner kasher site

Asma, an IDF wdow who owns a restaurant in northern Israel, turned to a Dep. Min. Uri Maklev for help making her restaurant kosher.

MK Rothman proposes: 10/7 terrorists won't receive free lawyers

'No justification for State of Israel providing legal representation to Hamas Nukhba terrorists,' MK Simcha Rothman says.

'Why weren't they armed?'

Bereaved father demands answers

Eyal Eshel criticizes the IDF for not arming his daughter, Roni, who was murdered while serving as a lookout 750 meters away from Gaza.

Finance Ministry proposes: Close 10 government offices

Finance Ministry compiles list of suggestions to save public funds - including closing government offices.

Arab affairs correspondent:

'Gaza has been preparing for war with Israel for 16 years'

Ohad Hemo explains why Israel is operating differently in the southern Gaza Strip than it did in the north.

Footage: Naval troops strike terror cells near IDF troops

IDF ground, air, and naval troops are conducting joint combat against the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza.

In northern Israel:

Roads closed due to concerns of fire from Lebanon

IDF orders gates of communities, roads, to be closed until further notice due to concerns of antitank fire from Lebanon.

Ambassador Herzog:

'US not trying to stop the fighting'

Israeli Ambassador to the US says the holiday season is not expected to slow down a deal to release hostages.

Morocco:

Protesters demand an end to ties with Israel

Thousands of protesters march in Rabat, demand end to Morocco's ties with Israel due to the Gaza war.

A Kiruv Moment

Israel has to completely defeat Hamas but at the same time find religion and reconnect to G-d.

Nitai Meisels and Rani Tamir fell in Gaza

Names of two soldiers who fell in Gaza cleared for publication. One soldier seriously injured.

Lindsey Graham:

'Abbas' Palestinian Authority is dead to me'

South Carolina Senator says a future Palestinian state should not be governed by either Hamas or the PA: I wouldn't invest 15 cents in it.

Nir Barkat to Benny Gantz:

'He is still captive to the wrong concept'

Economy Minister fires back at Gantz, after Gantz responded to Barkat’s criticism of the government’s conduct.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'We are depriving the enemy of capabilities that led to 10/7'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussd the fighting in Khan Yunis and said it is complex.

Proposal:

Exile Hamas leaders in Gaza in exchange for ceasefire

Israel is considering the option of exiling Hamas leadership from Gaza – only if war goals set by the cabinet are not harmed by the move.

'We are too nice':

Dispute at cabinet meeting over humanitarian aid to Gaza

Cabinet meeting, several ministers angry with PM for continued humanitarian aid to Gaza. Netanyahu: "This gives time for war."

Fmr. MK Moshe Feiglin:

'There was no humanitarian path for the babies of Hiroshima'

Moshe Feiglin tells Arutz Sheva what he believes needs to be done with Hamas and Gaza and why he decided to leave the Likud.

President Herzog:

'This moment is a test: We will not break, blink, or fall apart'

President Herzog addressed the nation and called to show a united front in the face of the enemy.

Chief Rabbi Yosef:

'Don't forget the hostages; pray for them'

The Sefardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, insisted that the Torah-observant public must not stop praying for their return.