Swords of Iron

Due to damage to the economy:

Defense establishment considers releasing some reservists

The reservists' duty directly costs the state approximately five billion shekels a month.

Netanyahu:

'Stong indications hotsages were held at al-Shifa Hospital'

PM tells CBS News the hostages were one of the reasons the IDF entered Gaza's main hospital.

‘You don’t want to know’:

The last thing Or Levy told his mother before his abduction

Arutz Sheva spoke with Michael Levy, the brother of Or Levy, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

Terror tunnel entance uncovered at al-Shifah Hospital

IDF Spokesman says Yehudit Weiss was murdered in Gaza. 'We didn't reach her in time.'

IDF Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We are close to destroying Hamas' system in northern Gaza'

Chief of Staff Halevi joined troops on the battlefield: 'Up until now, you've done well, take what you've learned and make it even better.'

Fallen hero's father:

'Moshe was my hero, his death can't be in vain'

Yechiel Leiter speaks to Arutz Sheva about his son Moshe Leiter, who fell in battle in Gaza. 'We're learning new things.'

Body of hostage recovered near Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF troops extracted the body of Yehudit Weiss, who was abducted from her home in Be'eri on October 7th by the Hamas terrorist organization.

Heartwarming:

Paramedic, EMT meet 6-year-old whose life they saved on Oct. 7

Little Ofek was shot in the leg on 'Black Saturday,' but she was very brave as MDA staff fought to save her life.

Footage from deep in Gaza:

IDF commandos raid Al-Shati

Commando Brigade coordinated 54 precise strikes from the air, sea, and land, during which Hamas terrorists were eliminated.

French FM to Iranian FM:

'Everyone must condemn terrorist attacks against Israel'

Minister Catherine Colonna firmly warned her counterpart against any escalation or extension of the conflict, particularly in Lebanon.

Suspect arrested in killing of Paul Kessler in LA

50-year-old man to be charged with involuntary manslaughter, but not a hate crime, after striking Jewish man in head and killing him.

Uncensored cut of massacre footage to be screened at UN

Ambassador Gilad Erdan hopes the screening will change the minds of his counterparts, who have yet to condemn Hamas.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Significant findings at Shifa, we're moving to the next stage'

Minister Yoav Gallant stated at the 36th Division that the IDF has completed the capture and cleansing of western Gaza City.

Air Force chief:

'We've struck thousands of Hamas terrorists, we'll get them all'

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar says 'the face of Gaza will change, we will continue to hit them until we complete our mission: to destroy Hamas.'

Hamas hostage's mother:

'Struggle for Noa's return not over because she died'

Mother of IDF lookout who died while being held hostage by Hamas says Israeli govt. responsible for return of the 240 hostages.

Mayors demand more funding for community activities

Dozens of mayors have demanded that the Finance Ministry release more funding for community activities to help cope with the war.

Hasidic rebbe to soldiers:

'The angels accompany you'

The Sadigura Rebbe in Jerusalem visited an IDF base near Gaza and the village of Kfar Aza.

Rockets inside a girl’s bed:

IDF reveals more evidence of Hamas and Jihad's use of civilians

In recorded conversation, two Islamic Jihad terrorists, describe how weapons are transferred inside baby strollers.

Washington DNC Headquarters:

Lawmakers evacuated as anti-Israel protesters clash with police

Capitol placed on lockdown as anti-Israel protest turns violent 1 day after peaceful rally by nearly 300,000 Jews and Israel supporters.

American pilot spells 'Bring Them Home' over Maryland

A small recreational aircraft wrote a message for the immediate release of the hostages in the skies of Maryland.

Due to war with Hamas:

Birthright cancels upcoming Israel trips

Birthright cancels Israel trips for December, citing security concerns during Gaza war.

Face to face gun battle:

Dramatic footage of IDF soldiers clashing with Hamas terrorists

IDF releases operational footage Paratrooper Brigade soldiers engaging Hamas terrorists in battle in the Sheikh Ejalin area of Gaza.

IDF soldiers strike terror cell in Lebanon

IDF forces strike terror cell attempting to launch antitank missiles towards Lebanon.

Captain Shlomo Bin-Nun, 22, fell in battle in Gaza

Paratroopers captain falls in battle in northern Gaza, bringing number of soldiers who fell since the start of the ground incursion to 52.

Palestinian Authority chief:

'May there be a curse upon the occupation'

Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority chairman, says Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza is 'reckless, aggressive,' & a 'war of destruction.'

Children with cancer protest for children in captivity

Children suffering from cancer produced a video message demanding that the children kidnapped by Hamas be returned immediately.

Car ramming attack near Israeli embassy in Japan

A member of a Japanese right-wing group was arrested after injuring a police officer stationed outside the Israeli embassy.

IDF gains control of Gaza harbor

Soldiers of 188th Brigade & Shayetet 13 have gained operational control of the Gaza harbor, which was used by Hamas for terror purposes.

Israel agreeable to international control of Gaza Strip

Israeli officials passed a message to the American government that Israel will agree to an international force governing Gaza.

IDF strikes home of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

Ismail Haniyeh's residence, which was used as terrorist infrastructure, struck as IDF troops continue to operate in Gaza.

Two IDF officers fell in battle in northern Gaza

Captain Asaf Master, 22 and Captain Kfir Itzhak Franco, 22, fell in battle in northern Gaza, it has been cleared for publication.

Poll:

Most Americans blame Hamas for war, side with Israel

Fox News poll finds 66% of voters side with the Israelis and 22% support Palestinian Arabs.

Biden:

'War will end when Hamas can no longer murder Israelis'

US President says Hamas committing war crimes by operating underneath hospitals: Israel allowing medical staff to get out of harm's way.

Oversight exposed:

Battalion trained to deal with infiltration did not get weapons

A battalion of reservists arrived in the south on October 7, but was delayed for 12 hours because no key to its armory could be found.

New footage shows early moments of Hamas' October 7 attack

CNN publishes footage from bodycam worn by one of the Hamas terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre.

UN Security Council calls for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza

Resolution approved by a majority with 12-0, US abstains. Ambassador Erdan: The resolution is disconnected from reality.

British Labour Party in upheaval over Israel ceasefire vote

SNP's bid to get MPs to call for a ceasefire was knocked down with a 293-125. Nine Labour shadow ministers have resigned.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Military pressure will move the issue of the hostages forward'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant toured the IDF's tactical driving school and said that the goal of the war is to dismantle Hamas entirely.

Prisoner swap negotiations:

Deal offered to Israel would release 50 Israeli hostages

Israel would receive the hostages in exchange for a 5-day ceasefire and 150 terrorists who were not convicted of murdering Israelis.

Netanyahu to Biden's advisor:

'Israel determined to go anywhere to fully defeat Hamas'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Presidential envoy Brett McGurk and discussed the range of issues regarding the war.

PM to Iron Dome soldiers:

'You are saving civilians while they sacrifice civilians'

PM Netanyahu was briefed on air defense operations since the start of the war.

Iran to Hamas:

'We won't go to war for you'

Iran's supreme leader rebuked Hamas's leader Ismail Haniyeh for not giving more warning of the attack.

IDF reveals:

Hamas command center located in Shifa Hospital

Troops located a room with technological assets, along with military and combat equipment used by the Hamas terrorist organization.

AFJS board member:

'Judea and Samaria need all the help we can give them'

Gabriel Boxer, a board member of American Friends of Judea and Samaria, tells how the AFJS is making Israel safer.

From one mother to another:

Sara Netanyahu's heartfelt plea to Jill Biden

The wife of the Israeli Prime Minister called on the American First Lady to act on behalf of the hostages who are being held in Gaza.

Israeli official to NYT:

'We have evidence of a military headquarters in Shifa Hospital'

The senior military official told the NY Times that troops are interrogating individuals in the hospital, including a possible Hamas member.

Rabbi Sacks' daughter:

'Despair is not a Jewish emotion'

In a moving speech, Gila Sacks asks what her father would say about the situation of Jews in Israel and the diaspora.

Ishay Ribo and Omer Adam sing and pray at huge DC rally

Two of Israel's most famous music stars took the stage together to close out the massive pro-israel rally in Washington DC.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'They said not to enter Shifa – we did, there are no hideouts'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Zikim base where a heroic battle ensued on October 7th.

'What about the Gazans?'

Israeli soccer team's tribute for massacre victims angers UEFA

Maccabi Haifa held a moment of silence for the victims of the 10/7 massacre, UEFA was angered that the "Gazan victims" were not mentioned.

Worst student exchange program

Campaign for hostages shocks the world

The students they are proposing to exchange are Israeli students kidnapped by Hamas and held in Gaza.

Watch:

IDF bulldozer clears cars in Gaza

Israeli combat engineering forces remove cars in Gaza that could conceal IEDs intended to harm Israeli forces.

Dozens of terrorists killed:

Watch | IDF captures Hamas' 'Falestin' training base in Gaza

IDF soldiers uncovered terror tunnels, explosives, and mines intended to harm IDF soldiers in the base.

Israeli satire program:

'BBC' interviews Hamas leader

The popular Israeli program mocked the British broadcaster's anti-Israel bias for a second time.

Report:

Qatar deal to free 50 hostages in exchange for 3-day ceasefire

Deal would include freeing of women and minors arrested for terrorist activity, leave near;y 200 people in Hamas captivity.

Fox News:

Rashida Tlaib a member of Hamas-praising Facebook group

Palestinian Arab Rep. a member of secret Palestinian American Congress Facebook group where praise for Hamas was posted after Oct. 7.

Lapid:

'We won't take morality lessons from Erdogan'

Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's calling Israel a "terrorist state."

Gantz: hospitals in Gaza - hosts of terror

Minister Benny Gantz emphasized: "There will be no cities of refuge, there will be no shelters."

Minister of Foreign Affairs:

'Belgium turning a blind eye to Hamas’ crimes'

Turning a blind eye to Hamas’ crimes is disregarding Israel's right to defend itself against a terrorist organization worse than ISIS.

Open Letter to Biden:

“Stop your support for Israel”

Hundreds of political appointees from dozens of government agencies demand that President Biden stop his support for Israel in the Gaza war.