Swords of Iron

UN Sec-Gen invokes rare article in attempt to force a ceasefire

Antonio Guterres invokes rarely-used Article 99 for the 1st time to demand Security Council force a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

IDF Spokesman:

'Sinwar is not above ground. Our job is to kill him'

IDF Spokesman Hagari said that the Houthi attacks are 'regional terrorism - directed, funded, and orchestrated by Iran.'

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IDF surrounds Khan Yunis and increases pressure on Hamas

Troops broke through the Khan Yunis Brigade's lines of defense, surrounded the city, and began maneuvering in the heart of the city.

Southern Command commander:

'The combat in Khan Yunis is a major effort'

MG Yaron Finkelman held an operational situational assessment with the IDF troops currently engaging in combat in the area of Khan Yunis.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Our forces are surrounding Sinwar's house'

The Prime Minister spoke with the president of the Red Cross and told her to tell Qatar to pressure Hamas to allow them to visit hostages.

Some reservists who fought in Gaza to be released

IDF Manpower Directorate Head Major-General Yaniv Asor says move will ensure released soldiers are ready to be called up again.

Abbas is ready to rule Gaza, Netanyahu: 'Not on my watch'

PA sources told Sky News that its chairman is ready to take control of the Gaza Strip.

Cleared for publication:

Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Adi Shani, 39, fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Adi Shani, age 39, from Tzur Yitzhak, was a reconnaissance soldier in Logistics Unit 6036.

To attack Israel:

UN Palestine envoy co-opts 'J'Accuse' in new book on Oct. 7

Francesca Albanese uses phrase made famous to call out the antisemitism of the Dreyfus Affair in book attacking Israel in wake of massacre.

Nahal Brigade troops find weapons in mosque, school

IDF finds more civilian buildings used by Hamas for terrorism during battles in Jabalya, swastikas found sprayed on walls.

Opposition MK:

'Legislate removal of terrorists' families - enough acceptance'

MK Oded Forer calls on gov't to pass law to remove terrorists' families from Israel, prevent terrorists from returning home after release.

Man hit by rocket shrapnel near Gaza

Sixty-year-old man injured by rocket barrage on southern Israel; surface-to-surface missile intercepted in Red Sea area.

Mia Leimberg, released hostage, talks about time in captivity

'We gave her our leftovers, she was a huge help to me,' Mia, 17, says of her dog, who was held hostage with her in Gaza. Watch.

Hostage’s mother:

'They shut me up because I wanted to support the cabinet'

Iris Chaim, mother of Yotam, held hostage in Gaza, disapproves of the conduct at war cabinet meeting in Herzliya.

Defense Min.:

200th plane carrying military equipment lands in Israel

Over 10,000 tons of military equipment have been delivered to Israel since the start of the war.

One of largest weapons depots in Gaza found near medical clinic

Hundreds of rockets, launchers, long-range rockets, UAVs, and ready-to-use explosive devices found near a medical clinic and school in Gaza.

Bereaved father warns:

'We must fight for unity'

Dr. Yechiel Leiter, father of Major Moshe Leiter OBM, says that unity is already deteriorating and sends a message to Jewish Diaspora.

Hostages: 'Special team analyzes every video, hears every story'

Health Ministry: "daunting task of analyzing videos and hearing testimonies of returned hostages, to determine condition of the hostages.

Daughter of released hostage:

Mother's condition deteriorated due to her time in captivity

Carmit Palty-Katzir, daughter of Chana Katzir, 77, says her mother developed heart issues due to harsh conditions, starvation in captivity.

Biden on Hamas sexual violence: 'The world can’t just look away'

US president Joe Biden harshly condemned Hamas following testimonies of sexual violence: ‘the world can’t just look away’

IDF strikes terror cell operating near Gaza school

Intensive battles with aerial support against armed terror cells as IDF troops continue to operate in Gaza.

BBC's main headline:

'Hamas raped and mutilated women on October 7'

Leading British news outlet highlights testimonies of survivors, experts from the field, who tell the horrors of Hamas' assault on women.

Emir of Qatar accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

Despite the accusations, Qatar recently brokered the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

Two fallen IDF soldiers identified

IDF clears for publication the names of fallen soldiers Yehonatan Malka and Yochai Gur Hershberg.

US officials:

'Israel showing more willingness to discuss post-war plans'

President Biden's team has been pressing Israel since the early stages of the war to make a plan for what will happen in Gaza after it ends.

US officials:

'Current phase of Gaza ground operation could end by January'

Senior administration officials tell CNN they expect the current phase of Israel's ground operation in Gaza to last several weeks.

Israeli satirical show mocks UN response to Hamas rapes

“Eretz Nehederet” airs sketch featuring UN investigators questioning a Hamas terrorist about the group's sexual crimes on October 7.

60 days of uncertainty

A mother's cry to the world

Rachel Goldberg says to Arutz Sheva: "World leaders are very sympathetic, but it is now time for action".

Gallant:

'We do not have the legitimacy to stop fighting'

Defense Minister at press conference with Netanyahu and Gantz: We are fully dedicated to bringing back all the hostages, with no exception.

MDA volunteer killed in Gaza:

'Tuval was a special guy who always wanted to help'

Magen David Adom (MDA) announces that IDF soldier and MDA volunteer Staff Sergeant Tuval Yaakov Tsanani fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Biden: World can't look away from Hamas rapes

US President calls Hamas use of sexual violence to inflict as much suffering on women as possible "appalling."

Netanyahu to women's orgs:

'Where the hell are you?'

PM says IDF has eliminated half of Hamas' battalion commanders in Gaza, asks if intl. women's orgs ignore Jewish rape victims .

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Miss World Linor Abargil to women's orgs: Silence is despicable

Former Israeli Miss World Linor Abargil addresses Israeli event on Hams violence against women at the UN, calls out global silence on rape.

Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, who has been killed?

IDF, Shin Bet publish photograph of Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, video of Northern Brigade leader walking through tunnel.

IDF Chief of Staff:

3rd phase of ground operation against Hamas has begun

General Herzi Halevi says IDF forces encircling Khan Yunis, securing gains in northern Gaza.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Discourse on hostage situation is irresponsible or inaccurate'

The IDF spokesman responded to publications of concern that the kidnapped women are suffering from sexual abuse in Gaza.

Report:

Families of hostages walk out of meeting with Netanyahu

Participants in meeting between families of hostages, freed hostages, and War Cabinet say PM refused to answer questions.

60th day of the war:

"The strongest day of the IDF maneuver"

Thousands of IDF forces are operating since last night in the center of Khan Yunis at start of second phase of the ground maneuver in Gaza.

Brother of fallen soldier:

We are people of faith; we know that he would want us to get up

"When the security operations room in Nahal Oz burned down, Yochai chose to stay and save others. I'm proud of him"

Barrage of 15 rockets fired at Tel Aviv

1 when rocket debris strikes educational institution in northern Tel Aviv in latest barrage from Gaza.

UN Palestine envoy:

Demands that Hamas release hostages 'unacceptable'

After claiming Israel has no right to defend itself against Hamas, Francesca Albanese slams Dennis Ross for saying Hamas must free hostages.

Watch: Kidnapped girl returns to kindergarten

Emilia Aloni returns to her kindergarten after being released from Hamas captivity.

Two injured after rocket hits residential building in Ashkelon

Two women injured by shrapnel, several suffer shock, after rocket strikes Ashkelon residential building, causing significant damage.

Williamsburg, Virginia, cancels Menorah lighting due to war

Organizers of an arts festival in the city said that displaying a menorah would 'make it seem that we are taking sides.'

Exposed: Hostages received clonazepam prior to release

Hostages say they were given tranquilizers before their release, to help ensure footage complimentary to Hamas.

IDF:

Hamas continues using civilian areas for military activities

IDF locates military infrastructure in civilian buildings. 'Hamas continues to endanger the lives and safety of Gazan civilians.'

Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh:

'Anyone who hates Israel is considered to be like Amalek'

'We have a lot of enemies, but the accepted name for Amalek today is Hamas,' says Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh.

Israeli singer calls to ban Red Cross from Israel

Singer Idan Raichel says the Red Cross is 'persona non grata ' until the return of all hostages.

Aircraft infiltrating from Lebanon falls in northern Israel

IAF fighter jets strike Hezbollah military posts, terror operatives, in Lebanon following launches towards Israeli territory.

IDF soldiers Gil Daniels and Yahel Gazit fell in battle in Gaza

IDF reports deaths of two soldiers in Gaza, says additional soldier evacuated to hospital following severe injuries.

Unit 8200 commander: No room for slandering comrades

The commander of the IDF's elite signal intelligence corps denounces leaks to the media of the unit's internal affairs.

Mothers of soldiers to IDF:

Unthinkable that our sons be harmed for 'humanitarian' reasons

Mothers of soldiers fighting at the front protest unnecessary dangers to their sons. 'We must crush the enemy without mercy.'

IDF conducts targeted raid on Hamas command and control center

IDF troops operate against Hamas strongholds in Jabalya; security forces conduct a targeted raid on a Hamas command and control center.

Report: Hamas spies infiltrated IDF bases before massacre

The Guardian reports that Hamas maps contained information that could only have been collected by spies in IDF bases before the attack.

Hamas establishes new terror organization in Lebanon

The 'Al-Aqsa Flood Pioneers' movement is supported by Hamas, but opposed by citizens of Lebanon as impinging on their sovereignty.

After Israel's session:

US urges condemnation of Hamas sexual crimes

US Mission to the UN: We call on all to unequivocally condemn acts of gender-based violence.

Three IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of three soldiers who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. Several other soldiers seriously injured.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IAF fighter jets strike Hezbollah launch posts, terror infrastructure, and a military compound.

Report:

Israel weighing plan to flood Hamas tunnels

Wall Street Journal report: Israel has assembled pumps it could use to flood Hamas’ tunnels, but this could threaten Gaza's water supply.

Due to the war:

Elections in most local authorities will be held on January 30

Elections in most local authorities will be held at the end of January after being postponed due to the war.