Swords of Iron

Gallant to Blinken:

Israel will defeat Hamas 'no matter how long it takes'

Israeli Defense Minister meets US Secretary of State, says Israel is in a just war against Hamas.

Aviv Atzili, who was presumed kidnapped pronounced dead

The family of Aviv Atzili, a Nir Oz resident who was thought to be held hostage, was notified that he was murdered on October 7th.

Freed hostage's family:

'After 54 days, Yarden reunited with her 3-year-old daughter'

Family of Yarden Roman, who was released yesterday, says she didn't know if her husband and child were still alive.

Chief Rabbi visits front line, dedicates artillery shell

Rabbi David Lau visited artillery battalions on the Gaza border, spoke with the soldiers, and blessed them.

Marco Rubio: I want Israel to destroy every element of Hamas

Florida Senator delivers strong statement in support of Israel when confronted with activists from anti-Israel Code Pink group.

'The community will do everything to stay together'

Hodayah Hevroni, a student who escaped the Oct. 7th massacre, talks about the next steps for the devastated Nir Oz community.

IDF intercepts aerial target infiltrating Israel from Lebanon

Sirens warn of hostile aircraft infiltration, IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target infiltrating airspace from Lebanon.

Body of man presumed kidnapped to Gaza is identified

Ofir Sarfati, 27, was believed to have been kidnapped to Gaza. His family has now been informed that he was murdered.

Aharon Haliva has got to go. Now.

An intelligence chief whose poor judgment led to catastrophe and who has a history of insubordination cannot be trusted. Op-ed.

Blinken in Tel Aviv:

'US firmly supports Israel and its right to defend itself'

Sec. of State Blinken: We support Israel's right 'to try to ensure Oct. 7 never happens again,' says 'we mourn loss of any innocent life.'

Jerusalem Ministry:

'Evacuees need support - we're here for them'

The director of the Jerusalem Ministry tells what his city is doing to help evacuees continue a normal life.

Photos: Released hostages meet their families

Itay met his mother, Raaya reunited with her daughter: IDF releases photos of emotional meetings between released hostages & their families.

Despite lack of formal agreement:

Ceasefire extended, 8 hostages to be released

List of hostages to be passed to Israel includes just 8 women and children, after Hamas' 'gesture' to Russia 'replaced' two of the hostages.

The warning:

'An exercise like this cannot be for something imaginary'

New details have emerged about how the IDF had written, detailed, advanced warning of the Hamas invasion.

Netanyahu meets hero who rescued 120 from music festival

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Health Minister Busso meet met wounded IDF soldiers and Israel Police officers at Soroka Hospital.

Five teens and seven women:

These are the 12 Israeli hostages freed from Hamas captivity

12 Israeli hostages, including two dual Russian-Israeli citizens, released from Hamas captivity. Four Thai nationals released as well.

Almost two months later:

UN chief acknowledges Hamas rapes

UN Secretary-General says there are "accounts" that Hamas committed sexual violence. Erdan: Even now he refuses to accept the evidence.

Sisters of female hostages:

'Women's organizations have failed in their role'

Sisters of women hostages in a clear message: 'Our sisters do not have time. They are in immediate danger of death.'

Gaza area leaders to PM:

'How will we go home? We don't want more sirens'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Gaza area leaders who demanded that Hamas be eliminated.

IDF Spokesman:

3 terrorists who violated ceasefire killed

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says safety of hostages is Hamas' responsibility after terror group claims 3 members of Bibas family killed.

Hostages held in homes of Hamas-sympathizer UNRWA employees

Released hostage was held for 50 days in the attic of an UNRWA teacher, another was held captive by a children's doctor.

Netanyahu to Sderot police:

'The people of Israel owe you a great debt'

The Prime Minister visited the site of the police station where Hamas terrorists barricaded themselves on October 7th.

Amb. Erdan to Arab Ministers:

'You are here to support a terror organization'

The UN Security Council met to discuss the Israel-Hamas war.

Chuck Schumer to US Senate:

'US Jews feel abandoned by friends and allies'

In emotional 40-minute speech before the Senate, Majority Leader calls out antisemitic dog whistles, support for Hamas from the left.

Amid hostage crisis:

President Herzog to fly to UAE to speak with world leaders

President Herzog will discuss the effort to free hostages with world leaders participating in the COP28 international climate conference.

Gantz:

'We have no choice but to continue fighting'

Minister Benny Gantz calls the current war against Hamas' the most important war since the establishment of the state.'

IDF investigating:

Hamas claims 10-month old, 4-year-old, and their mother are dead

Terrorist organization makes unverified claim 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, his brother Ariel, and their mother Shiri were killed in IDF strike.

Haunting:

Mother of hostage begs to see her before she succumbs to cancer

Liora Argamani, who has brain cancer, called on President Biden and the Red Cross to work to release her daughter Noa from Hamas captivity.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'There is no way we don't return to fight until the end'

The Prime Minister addressed fears that Israel will not return to fighting Hamas after all of the hostages return.

Invoked with curses and amplified hope

The bloodshed during the Hamas attack paradoxically widens Israel's perspective, bolstering hope for its future within its borders. Oped.

PA Chairman Abbas denies Israel's right to self-defense

In an address for the Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Abbas called for an immediate stop to the 'Israeli aggression.'

Hostage scolded Hamas leader, he did not reply

Yocheved Lifshitz, who was released last month from captivity, recalls the meeting with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Cabinet Secretary:

'Any deal which leads to end of war is fake news'

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs denies reports that war will end in exchange for return of all hostages. 'Fake news.'

Erdogan strikes again:

'Netanyahu put his name down in history as the butcher of Gaza'

Turkish President Erdogan delivered a speech to members of his party and harshly attacked Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Watch:

Without waving: Rimon Kirsht glares at the evildoers

Footage of moment when hostage Rimon Kirsht exits terrorists' vehicle shows her glaring at one of them, giving cold shoulder to ICRC rep.

Israel Ganz to US Senators:

Hamas & Palestinian Authority pose danger to Israel’s existence

Binyamin Region leader hosts Sen. Mike Lee, discussing effects of war, risk of Palestinian state headed by Palestinian Authority.

Elderly hostage released to sounds of applause and Israeli flags

Yaffa Adar, elderly woman released from Hamas captivity, is released from Wolfson Medical Center, as staff applaud her, wave Israeli flags.

Hamas says it will free additional Russian citizens

Hamas says it will release additional hostages who hold Russian citizenship, 'as a gesture of appreciation to Putin.'

Disturbing:

Antisemitism displayed at Oakland City, CA, Council Meeting

In a special meeting Monday night, Oakland City Council unanimously voted to approve a resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Report: Hamas interested in extending ceasefire by 4 more days

As ceasefire nears expiration, Hamas informs Qatari brokers of interest in extending it further.

Shin Bet investigator:

'Sinwar is a cruel leader with endless hatred for Jews'

Mika Kobi, former Shin Bet official who interrogated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, describes: 'Hard to believe he met hostages.'

Liberman: 'An extended ceasefire means victory for Hamas'

'Israeli gov't must not agree to extended ceasefire with the Hamas terrorists, without reaching the goals of the war,' MK Liberman stresses.

Family of babies held hostage:

'It's like our personal Schindler's list'

Children's uncle: 'Every day we wait to see who will return and who won't. This is like a list that chooses who will live and who will die.'

Report:

Hamas interested in negotiations for release of IDF soldiers

Hamas 'willing to negotiate' for release of all hostages held in Gaza, source involved in negotiations says.

1000 gather at historic symposium on Jewish resettlement in Gaza

Jews from around Israel attend historic symposium stressing importance of Jewish settlement in Gaza. 'In enemy eyes, everyone is a settler.'

Liberman to Arutz Sheva:

'The war is being led by the concept coalition'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes conduct of the War Cabinet, Chief of Staff and the head of the Shin Bet.

US Senators watch video of Hamas atrocities

Bipartisan group of dozens of senators attend closed-door viewing of footage of Hamas' October 7 attack.

G7 foreign ministers:

'We support further extension of pause in Gaza fighting'

G7 foreign ministers support agreement which saw pause in fighting and release of hostages, say they back Israel's right to defend itself.

Watch:

Freed 12-year-old arrives at hospital via helicopter

Eitan Yahalomi, who returned from Hamas captivity in Gaza, and his other on their way to the hospital to meet their family.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Any attempt to harm our forces will be met with determination'

IDF Spokesperson warns Hamas against violating truce, after three IEDs detonated at two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip.

These are the 10 hostages who were freed today

Fifth group of hostages released after ceasefire extended by two days. 9 women and a 17-year-old girl are being released.

Minister Gallant:

Some southern residents will return to their homes in January

The security forces are preparing for the return of residents to villages located between 4 and 7 km from Gaza at the beginning of January.

Otzma Yehudit:

'We will not be part of a government that allows Hamas to exist'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to resign from the government if a deal to release hostages ends the war with Hamas.

'Ceasefire will probably be extended by two more days'

"Currently there is no talk of extending the ceasefire beyond the 10 days. If there is a concrete proposal, it will be considered."

Defense Minister to soldiers:

'Freeing of 50 hostages is the result of your actions'

Minister Gallant holds situation assessment in the IDF’s Southern Command, tells Givati soldiers to be prepared for resumption of combat.

Expert opinion:

'Arabs consider the hostage deal as an Israeli surrender'

Dr. Edy Cohen, expert in Middle Eastern affairs: “Arab media considers the hostage deal as a ‘hudna,’ Israel’s surrender’

4-year-old Avigail out of hospital 2 days after release by Hamas

Child whose cause was championed by President Biden released from Schneider Children's Medical Center.

'Your job is to breathe and to get through this difficult time'

OU Israel, in collaboration with Efrat, holds emotional evening of chizuk for immigrant mothers whose children are fighting in Gaza.

Mother of fallen soldier:

“I will not sit shiva for you until your body is returned”

Hamas claimed holding bodies of 3 soldiers killed on October 7th - Tomer Yaakov Ahimas, Kiril Brodski and Shaked Dahan.

White House:

'We want eliminination of Hamas as governing force, threat'

Senior Biden Admin. official says US support's Israel's goals in war with Hamas but still pushes for maximum restraint.