Swords of Iron

UN vote calling for ceasefire fails

The US vetoed the resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, saying that it was 'divorced from reality.'

Released hostage:

'I left behind friends, they are all very old and sick'

Elderly hostages all have 'serious underlying medical conditions' and are without proper medications, released hostage Adina Moshe says.

Testimony from Hamas captivity

Released hostage: 'The terrorist took my oxygen machine'

'For 49 days, I did not sleep,' 77-year-old Margalit Moses, released from Hamas captivity, recounts.

'Terrorist down!'

Troops identify suspicious movement - and eliminate terrorist

'Terrorist down!' IDF troops identify suspicious movement, open fire, and eliminate the terrorists. Watch.

Live updates:

Missile barrage on central Israel

Following rocket fire towards Israel, IDF announces renewal of fighting in Gaza. 'Hamas violated operational pause.'

Hostage Sahar Baruch died in Hamas captivity

Sahar Baruch, was kidnapped to Gaza on October 7, after trying to escape his burning home in Kibbutz Be'eri together with his brother Idan.

IDF: Five soldiers fell during battles in Gaza

Four soldiers fall in battle in southern Gaza, one dies of his wounds after being injured on October 7.

Hamas' human shields: Grenades and AK-47s in a school

IDF troops locate grenades and AK-47 rifles in a school; terror cell eliminated during exchange of fire.

Clashes on the Israel-Lebanon border

Throughout Friday night and Saturday, terrorists fired towards Israel from Lebanese territory; the IDF returned fire.

Swords of Iron:

Combat in the city of Jabaliya

Nahal Brigade forces battle Hamas terrorists in Jabaliya

US envoy:

'We do not support calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza'

US indicates it is against a Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to be voted upon on Friday.

Report:

US gave Israel until the end of 2023 to finish Gaza operation

Officials claim the Biden administration has given Israel until the end of the year to wrap up its war on Hamas.

Special footage:

Close-quarters combat in the heart of Shuja'iyya, Gaza

IDF troops encounter Hamas terrorist cell within a school compound, eliminate the terrorists.

Two soldiers injured during operation to rescue hostages in Gaza

Two IDF soldiers injured during operation to rescue hostages. Numerous terrorists eliminated, but there were no hostages in the building.

MSG Naftali Yonah Gordon and SFC Omri Rot fell in battle in Gaza

Since the renewal of fighting a week ago, 24 soldiers have fallen, 95 since the ground operation began.

Two Hamas terrorists arrested in Samaria

Since the beginning of the war, approximately 2,200 wanted suspects have been arrested in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

Watch:

Jerusalem school prays for IDF soldiers

The Chabad school of the Givati Mordechai neighborhood in Jerusalem created a musical clip of a Hanukkah prayer for IDF soldiers.

Terror tunnel, weapons found in Al-Azhar University in Gaza

Terror tunnel running from university yard to a school 1 kilometer was uncovered along with weapons, explosives, and rockets.

Tragic ending:

Eitan Levy, kidnapped on October 7, murdered by Hamas

53-year-old taxi driver abducted on October 7 has been murdered, municipality of Bat Yam announces. His body is being held by Hamas.

Gal Eisenkot, son of former Chief of Staff, laid to rest

PM Netanyahu, Presiden Herzog attend funeral of son of Minister Gadi Eisenkot, who fell in battle in Gaza.

450 Hamas targets struck in Gaza over last day

IDF continues military operation in Khan Yunis on 63rd day of the war.

1 killed:

IDF helicopter accidentilly fires at building holding soldiers

Combat helicopters accidentally fire at building housing soldiers who called them for aid due to miscommunication.

CAIR leader was 'happy' to see October 7 massacre

White House says t is cutting ties with CAIR co-founder Nihad Awad after he praised Hamas massacre, engaged in antisemitic tropes.

Blinken:

'There's a gap between Israel's promises and its conduct'

Secretary of State claims there is a gap between Israel's intent to protect civilians in southern Gaza and the results on the ground.

Kobi Dvash and Eyal Meir Berkowitz fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of two soldiers who fell in battle in Gaza.

White House official:

'We haven't given Israel a deadline to end the war'

White House national security aide Jon Finer: If the war ended now, Hamas would continue to pose a threat.

US official:

'Israel agreed to open Kerem Shalom border crossing'

US official says Israel has agreed to open Kerem Shalom crossing but only for screening of humanitarian aid delivered via Rafah crossing.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Hamas' refusal to release hostages led to end of ceasefire'

US President, in conversation with Netanyahu, stresses "critical need to protect civilians", White House says.

Moving:

Freed hostage Amit Shani lights Hanukkah candles

Families of hostages lit the “Hostages' Menorah” with 138 candles, representing all the hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

Kibbutz Be'eri:

Dror Kaplun, thought to have been kidnapped, was murdered

Kaplun's wife, Dr. Marcelle Frailich Kaplun, was also murdered in the massacre. His remains were found near the kibbutz in recent days.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hanukkah symbolizes the bravery and victory of our people'

IDF Spokesman Hagari says IDF has lost 'some of its best' on 2-month anniversary of start of the war against Hamas.

1st night of Hanukkah in Gaza:

General to soldiers: 'You are the Maccabees of our time'

The Commander of the IDF Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman lit the menorah with reservists in the Gaza Strip.

Col. Richard Kemp:

IDF kills fewer civilians per combatant than most other armies

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan praises 2:1 civilian to combatant death ratio in Gaza compared to other wars.

Watch:

Brother of hostage lights the menorah in Gaza

IDF soldier Elkana Libman, the brother of Elyakim, who is in Hamas captivity, lit the menorah and expressed hope for his brother's return.

Khan Yunis:

Over 150 Hamas terrorists surrender to the IDF

The terrorists were checked by the IDF soldiers and transferred for initial questioning by the security forces.

Watch:

Body camera footage from a Hamas terrorist in Gaza

A camera was found on this terrorist with a recording of terrorists with RPGs launching an anti-tank missile at IDF forces.

77% of British Jews say BBC biased against Israel during war

Over three-quarters of UK Jews think BBC has been biased against Israel in its coverage of the war with Hamas, according to new survey.

Cleared for publication:

Gal Eisenkot, son of former IDF Chief of Staff, fell in battle

In addition, Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Jonathan David Deitch, 34, from Harish, fell in southern Gaza.

Watch:

Giant menorah erected in center of Gaza

The menorah towers 14 meters (46 feet) above the battlefield.

Watch:

Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from civilian areas

IDF troops directed a precise aerial strike against the cell. All of the terrorists in the cell were eliminated.

Netanyahu threatens:

'If Hezbollah starts all-out war, it will turn Beirut into Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited reservists in northern Israel. 'I am impressed by the strong spirit here; the nation is proud of you.'

Gaza's Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Terror tunnels, weapons found in and around civilian buildings

IDF uncovers more evidence of Hamas' use of civilian buildings for terrorist purposes as battles with terrorists continue.

Freed Thai hostage:

'Israeli hostages had it worse'

Thai hostages recount how their friends were executed because there wasn't enough room in the terrorists' truck, beatings, and lack of food.

Yad Vashem Chairman:

'Antisemitism on campus is a terminal cancer for universities'

Dani Dayan, Chairman of Yad Vashem, tells Arutz Sheva that growing antisemitism on campus is destroying US universities.

Upper Galilee:

60-year-old Israeli farmer killed by Hezbollah anti-tank missile

The civilian was killed when an anti-tank missile was fired from Lebanese territory at a vehicle in the village of Matat.

Steven Spielberg condemns 'unspeakable brutality' of Hamas

Acclaimed Jewish director's USC Shoah Foundation collecting testimony from survivors of October 7 'to counter rise of antisemitism.'

Exposed:

Hamas leaders spend thousands of dollars while people suffer

IDF forces captured receipts showing how the leaders of Gaza spent thousands of dollars while Gaza endured a humanitarian crisis.

Kibbutz Be'eri survivor:

'G-d pulled me out of there with tweezers'

Yasmin Porat, who survived the massacre in Kibbutz Be'eri, recalls the moments of horror, explains how the myth of 50 hostages was born.

Maor Gershoni fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant first class. (res.) Maor Gershoni, age 24, fell Wednesday while fighting Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Former IDF spokeswoman:

Israel must tell the truth about what happened to the hostages

The director of AJC Israel tells Israel National News what Israel must do to win its media war against Hamas.

IDF:

Hamas launches rockets from within humanitarian zones

Hamas launched rockets from within the humanitarian zone, using Gazan civilians as human shields.

Mothers of soldiers in Gaza:

More fuel to Gaza means more dangers for our sons

Mothers of Soldiers group to Cabinet: Rethink decision to increase fuel allowed into Gaza. 'Ensure safety of our sons on the battlefield.'

Khan Yunis:

Israeli airstrike eliminates terrorists exiting tunnel shaft

Terror cell exiting tunnel shaft beneath debris is spotted, eliminated in airstrike.

Bennett: 'Allowing fuel shipments injects energy to Hamas'

Former PM Naftali Bennett denounces the decision to increase the amount of fuel allowed into Gaza.

Terrorists eliminated, dozens of terror targets attacked

The IDF is continuing combat against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, including in Khan Yunis.

Blinken:

'Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians'

Secretary of State praises Israel's efforts to make sure there are safe areas for civilians during its offensive in southern Gaza.

Sara Netanyahu meets brother and sister freed by Hamas

PM's wife visits the home of the Regev family, whose children Maya and Itay returned home after being held hostage by Hamas.

Amit Bonzel and Alemnew Emanuel Feleke fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of two IDF soldiers who fell in Gaza. 413 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Report:

This is how Hamas lulled Israel into sense of calm

Washington Post report claims Hamas provided Israel with info on Islamic Jihad as it plotted its October 7 massacre.

Smotrich and Ben Gvir oppose

Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel to the Gaza Strip

Following US pressure, Political-Security Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel entering the Gaza Strip during the war.