Swords of Iron

Denmark orders police, army to help protect Israeli embassy

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen says 'the terrorist threat against Denmark is serious.'

Fallen hero: Col. Asaf Hamami from the Southern Brigade

A story of an outstanding commander who fought bravely, until his last day, to defend his soldiers and the residents of the Gaza region.

Projectile launched from Syria strikes Golan Heights

IDF responds with artillery fire at source of launch. Projectile was not intercepted.

UK joins efforts to find hostages in Gaza

British Ministry of Defense announces its surveillance craft will participate in efforts to locate where Hamas is holding its hostages.

Day 58: Massive airstrikes in Khan Younis

The IDF conducted an unusually intense bombardment of the Khan Younis region of the Gaza Strip, as well as striking targets in the north.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Aschalwu Sama died of wounds sustained in battle on November 14. Major (res.) Or Brandes was killed in central Gaza.

In effort to rescue hostages:

UK to conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza

Britain's Ministry of Defense announces the surveillance aircraft will be unarmed and will be tasked solely to locate hostages.

Macron:

'Destroying Hamas will take 10 years'

French President calls on Israel to clarify its goals in the war against Hamas.

US Defense Secretary:

'The US will remain Israel’s closest friend in the world'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warns Iran against attacking US personnel in the Middle East: These attacks must stop.

Hostages' families urge Red Cross to take action

Family members of American citizens held in Gaza call on Red Cross to deliver life-saving care to the hostages immediately.

Ra'am chairman's interview and the party's clarification

Ra'am chairman gives interview to CNN and claims the terrorist organizations should unload their weapons.

Deputy Hamas leader:

'There will be no prisoner exchange until the end of the war'

Deputy Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri says the organization will not release hostages as long as the IDF conducts fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli, US, hostage affairs officials hold meeting

US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens meets Gal Hirsch, Israeli hostages and missing coordinator, during visit to Israel.

'Every day is never-ending'

Released hostages speak out about horrors of captivity

Released hostages tell of harsh conditions in Hamas captivity and urge efforts to secure additional hostages' freedom.

Dramatic footage:

This is how the terrorists infiltrated Zikim Beach on October 7

Dramatic footage published Saturday night shows terrorists infiltrating Zikim Beach during Hamas' attack on Israel on the morning of Oct. 7.

Man, 22, injured by shrapnel in central Israel

At least five successful interceptions following volley towards central Israel.

Haredi yeshiva sets table for hostages

The Nehora Yeshiva has become the first haredi yeshiva to display what has become an international symbol of the cause of the hostages.

Eliminated:

Hamas commander who killed six soldiers in Protective Edge

Israeli security forces eliminate commander of Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion, who ordered attack that killed six IDF soldiers in 2014 Gaza op.

Defense Min.:

'Every commander in Gaza understands what his future holds'

Defense Min. Gallant says Hamas morale is 'low,' promises: 'Hamas will not determine what happens - only the IDF will.'

Netanyahu:

'I asked myself: How do you hold talks with the devil?'

'We applied pressure on the brokers, and doubled the number of people released,' PM Netanyahu tells press conference.

Family of hostages: 'We deserve to embrace them, and we will'

The Bibas family, whose relatives Hamas refuses to release, made a statement that they are still sure their loved ones will return.

Watch:

Tunnel shaft discovered in school courtyard

IDF soldiers and special forces neutralize underground terror infrastructure, isolate area north of Jabalya in Gaza.

57 days later:

Missing man declared kidnapped in Gaza

New evidence shows man missing from Gaza region was kidnapped by Hamas.

Body of Brigade Commander Asaf Hamami held hostage in Gaza

Colonel Asaf Hamami was killed in battle on October 7. His body is still held hostage in Gaza.

Foreign Min.: 'UN Women's announcement both feeble and late'

Nine weeks after brutal October 7 massacre and kidnapping, UN Women issues weak condemnation of Hamas brutality against women.

Following sirens in northern Israel:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Terrorists launch missiles from Lebanon towards Israel; IDF hits back, striking the source of the fire.

IDF strikes over 400 terror targets in Gaza

Following renewal of fighting in Gaza, IAF strikes over 50 targets near Khan Yunis, thwarts terror cells.

White House spokesperson:

'The pause ended because of Hamas'

White House spokesman John Kirby blames Hamas for end of the ceasefire in Gaza: They failed to produce a list of hostages.

IDF strikes terrorist cell in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets, helicopters, and artillery strike Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon in response to launches towards Israeli territory.

Ofra Keidar, 70, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Kibbutz Be'eri announces that its member Ofra Keidar was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and her body is being held in Gaza.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Gaza

IDF eliminates a number of terrorist cells throughout the Gaza Strip, including a terrorist cell of over 10 terrorists.

Guy Iluz, 26, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Family of Guy Iluz, a musician from Tel Aviv, informed he was murdered by Hamas after being taken hostage from Supernova Music Festival.

Qatar:

'We're committed to continuing efforts to resume truce'

Qatar expresses regret that the fighting in Gaza was renewed, confirms that negotiations between the two sides are ongoing.

Body of murdered Israeli returned from Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet locate body of 27-year-old Ofir Sarfati and bring it back to Israel for burial.

Eliyahu Margalit, 75, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Family of Eliyahu Margalit from Kibbutz Nir Oz informed that he was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:

'Nothing can stop us from finishing the job with Hamas'

MK Dan Illouz rejects the world's demands for a long-term ceasefire: Hamas needs to be completely eradicated.

Ishay Ribo's new prayer for the hostages

Israeli singer Ishay Ribo adds a verse to a centuries-old prayer to honor the hostages taken by Hamas.

Five soldiers injured by mortar landing in southern Israel

Three IDF soldiers are moderately injured and two lightly injured after mortar lands near Nirim.

Maya Goren, 56, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces murder of Maya Goren, 56, following her abduction to Gaza.

Ishay Ribo sings at the 'Hostages Square': 'B'shuvchem leshalom'

Singer Ishay Ribo adds stanza to classic 'Shalom Aleichem' prayer during performance at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Aryeh Zalmanovich, 85, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces: Aryeh Zalmanovich, one of the founders of the kibbutz, died hostage in Gaza, and his body is being held by Hamas.

Israel's plan to eliminate Hamas leaders around the world

Wall Street Journal reveals new details of Israel's plan to eliminate Hamas leaders around the world, following Oct. 7 massacre.

Four homes damaged in rocket strikes on Israel

Rockets launched from Gaza land in three locations in Israel, including in home yard; four homes and packaging plant suffer damage.

NYT: Israel knew of plans for Oct. 7 massacre over a year ago

Hamas blueprint details 'methodical assault' to overcome Israeli fortifications, overtake cities, military bases, report says.

Former intelligence chief warns of Hamas trap

'Israel must renew fighting, continue negotiations while fighting' to prevent Hamas from trying to negotiate 'all for all' prisoner swap.

IDF providing information to Gazans on how to move to safety

IDF publishes interactive map to allow Gaza residents ot orient themselves, evacuate from specific locations if necessary.

Analyst: 'Even if there are more pauses, the war will continue'

'There was a ceasefire, over 100 hostages were freed, and the war restarted,' analyst Amit Segal points out.

Evacuated children attending school at Holocaust memorial museum

Yad Vashem has turned itself into a school for children whose communities were attacked on Oct. 7.

Prime Minister's Office:

'Hamas-ISIS violated the agreement and fired rockets'

'Government of Israel committed to achieving the goals of the war, ensuring Gaza will never again present a threat,' PMO says.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Israel has zero trust in antisemitic UN Commission of Inquiry'

Israel’s UN Ambassador rejects UN Commission of Inquiry’s probe of sexual crimes perpetrated by Hamas on October 7.

IDF Spokesperson:

'The IDF is prepared to continue the war'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari speaks amid preparations for a possible resumption of the fighting in Gaza,

Thanks to radio interview:

Hostage discovered her husband and daughter were safe

Yarden Roman Gat discovered her daughter Geffen and husband Alon were alive from her brother's radio interview.

Aunt of freed hostage:

'She was operated on by a veterinarian in Gaza'

Aunt of Mia Schem who was freed from Hamas captivity reveals that Mia had her injured hand operated on by a veterinarian.

After 55 days in captivity:

These are the 8 Israeli hostages freed from Hamas captivity

Red Cross representatives transfer six freed Israeli hostages to Egypt. Earlier, Mia Schem and Amit Soussana were freed by Hamas.

Secretary of State Blinken:

'Today's deadly shooting underscores need to remove Hamas'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel amid the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Sinwar: October 7 was 'just a rehearsal'

Hamas' Gaza leader threatens to repeat atrocities of October 7 in first public address since the massacre.

Terrifying testimony:

Or and Yagil were drugged and branded

The uncle of two young hostages reveals that his nephews were burned by the exhaust of a motorcycle so their captors could identify them.

ICC Prosecutor to visit Israel

Following a request from the families of the hostages, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan will meet with those affected by the events of October 7th.

Cruel psychological terrorism:

Hamas publishes video of Yarden Bibas in captivity

In the footage, the father is seen begging to be released from captivity. His statements were dictated to him by his ruthless captors.

'I'm back, everything's fine'

Released hostage's first Instagram story

Liam Or, 18, who was freed from Hamas captivity on Wednesday, published a video in which he says 'I'm back, everything's fine.'