Swords of Iron

BBC apologizes for claim IDF targeted medical teams in Gaza

Network apologizes after reporting IDF inclusion of medical teams and Arabic speakers among its forces as targeting of those groups.

UN Palestine envoy: Israeli right to self-defense 'non-existent'

Francesca Albanese claims Israel has no right to wage war on Hamas due to being the 'occupying power' even after October 7 massacre.

MK Danon: I don't know if Guterres is UN or Hamas spokesman

MK Danny Danon harshly criticized UN Secretary General António Guterres after he attacked Israel again

Watch: IDF forces operate in al-Shifa hospital

IDF forces continue operation in part of al-Shifa hospital, which Hamas has used to hide its command and control center.

2 Arab MKs suspended from Knesset for false claims on war

MK Iman Khatib-Yasin suspended for 1 month for denying Hamas massacre, MK Aida Touma-Suleiman suspended for 2 months for lying about IDF.

"Terrorists are shooting at us. I just wanted to tell you"

Dudu Saada hosts Racheli Ankri, aunt of Tiferet Lapidot, murdered at the Nova party on October 7. Tiferet’s favorite song: 'Ka Echsof'.

Gazan man:

'Why does Hamas hide in hospital, why don't they hide in hell?

Al Jazeera stops interview with man in a Gaza hospital as soon as he begins criticizing Hamas for using the hospital for military purposes.

CNN:

Hamas asked Iran for scholarships for its terrorists

Document found on Hamas computer in southern Israel shows Iran's efforts to train Hamas to make their own weapons, Israeli officials say.

Bus driver 'walkout' keeps 300 Jews from March for Israel rally

Bus drivers call in sick so as not to drive Jews from Detroit to DC pro-Israel rally, leaving hundreds stranded on tarmac for 11 hours.

5 terrorists killed at al-Shifa, weapons found in hospital

The precise and targeted operation against Hamas in the al-Shifa Hospital is still underway.

Two IDF officers fell in Gaza, four soldiers seriously injured

IDF clears for publication names of two officers who fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Four other soldiers were seriously injured.

First time since the war:

Israel permits entry of fuel for UNRWA trucks

Humanitarian source says Israel has given approval for fuel to enter Gaza for UNRWA trucks. IDF: The trucks will be fueled at Rafah.

New footage shows heroism of IDF soldier during Hamas attack

New footage shows off-duty soldier Aner Shapira tossing back hand grenades thrown by Hamas terrorists during attack on music festival.

Israel operating against Hamas at Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit stresses the precise and targeted operation is targeting Hamas and not the civilians in Gaza.

Biden and Netanyahu discuss efforts to rescue hostages

White House says Biden spoke with Netanyahu regarding the latest developments in Israel and Gaza.

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Avraham Fried sings to soldiers in the south

Singer Avraham Fried arrives for quick visit in Israel, cheers up soldiers serving in the south.

Netanyahu to Trudeau:

'Hamas, not Israel, is deliberately targeting civilians'

Netanyahu responds to Canadian Prime Minister: It is Hamas, not Israel, that should be held accountable for committing a double war crime.

Canadian PM blasts Israel:

'The killing of women, children and babies in Gaza must stop'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launches scathing attack on Israel: I urge the government of Israel to exercise maximum restraint.

Senior Israeli source:

'Progress made on deal to free hostages'

Senior Israeli political source tells ABC News a breakthrough on a deal could come in the next 48-72 hours.

'It's like visiting Auschwitz'

US lawmakers horrified by video of Hamas atrocities

House lawmakers from both parties left in shock and disbelief after seeing footage of Hamas atrocities committed on October 7.

Senator Schumer at DC rally:

'We must not forget history'

US Senate Chuck Schumer speaks to close to 300,000 at March for Israel rally held in Washington DC: "We stand with Israel."

Ambassador Herzog:

At this moment, no one can remain silent

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog spoke at the giant Jewish rally in Washington

Family of hostages at DC rally

'Why is the world accepting that 240 people are buried alive?'

Mothers of 2 hostages, cousin of 6 hostages demand international community recognize humanity of the 240 people held by Hamas in Gaza.

German newspaper Bild screens photos of hostages on building

Since the beginning of the war, the German newspaper has flown the Israeli flag on its HQ building and exposed Hamas propaganda lies.

White House:

US has independent intelligence proving Hamas use of hospitals

Biden Administration for the first time supports Israeli narrative that Hamas uses hospitals in Gaza for military purposes.

Pres. Herzog prays at Western Wall for IDF soldiers and captives

President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, prayed this evening at Western Wall Plaza for well-being of IDF soldiers and swift return of captives.

Netanyahu:

'I suggest that Hezbollah not try the State of Israel'

We are committed to restoring security to the citizens of Israel in both the south and the north. This is what we will do."

Sharansky at DC rally:

'We defeated the Soviet Union, we'll defeat our enemies today'

Former Soviet refusenik says support of world Jewry sustained him during his years of imprisonment, will defeat Hamas and its supporters.

13th Battalion reclaim IDF equipment in Gaza

Coming full circle: 13th Battalion forces in Gaza find equipment belonging to battalion soldiers, stolen on the day of the massacre

Pres. Herzog to DC rallygoers:

'In our darkest moment, you stood up and declared: I am here'

Israeli President speaks to 'March for Israel' rally in Washington from the Western Wall.

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March for Israel rally in Washington DC

Hundreds of thousands gather for a rally at the National Mall in support of Israel and the US Jewish community following the Hamas massacre.

IDF:

"IDF dismantling Hamas' centers and capabilities"

IDF: "IDF and 162nd Division are dismantling Hamas' centers and capabilities it had built over the years".

Rep. Ritchie Torres:

'All who want Israel destroyed call for a ceasefire'

Democratic Congressman from the Bronx addresses pro-Israel rally in DC, says US support for Israel embedded in country's DNA.

Labor Party head: Something is ‘very wrong’ on the global left

MK and Labor Party chairperson interviewed this week by Politico and did not spare criticism from her colleagues in the global left.

No budget?

Yair Lapid to Foreign Ministry: "Stop whining"

Min. of Foreign Affairs announced that due to lack of budget they stopped PR work. Opp.leader suggests "things that don't cost a dime".

Biden's message hostages' familes: Hang in there, we're coming

President Biden says he believes a deal to free the Hamas hostages will happen.

FM to Red Cross President:

You must demand a sign of life from the hostages

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets with President of the Red Cross, demands that the Red Cross demand a visit to the hostages held by Hamas.

Nothing will hurt me:

Israeli band commemorates voice of Oct. 7 terror attack victim

Video clip of paramedic brutally murdered by terrorists on October 7 in Kibbutz Be’eri, singing was found.

2 hurt, 1 seriously, in rocket barrage on central Israel

20-year-old man seriously hurt, 43-year-old woman moderately hurt after suffering shrapnel wounds from rocket attack on Tel Aviv.

Rabbi Moshe Hauer:

'We will rally for Israel and protest antisemitism'

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, speaks with Arutz Sheva towards the Jewish rally in Washington.

New footage of Gaza hospital where hostages were held released

New footage shows raid of the Rantisi children’s hospital in Gaza City by the Navy's Shayetet 13 commando unit and the 401st Armored Brigade

Blinken announces new US sanctions on Hamas

US launches 3rd round of sanctions on Hamas-affiliated individuals in response to the October 7 massacre.

UN delays humanitarian zone to avoid aligning with Israel

The UN is refusing to support the humanitarian zone in the south of the Gaza Strip, to avoid being seen agreeing to Israeli demands.

Defense Ministry speeds up payments to suppliers

Since the start of the war, the Defense Ministry has been taking a number of steps to add billions of shekels to the Israeli economy.

'Broken heart can't believe'

12-year-old from Kibbutz Be'eri confirmed dead

Until yesterday, Liel Hetzroni was considered the only missing girl from the October 7 Hamas attack.

'Honest Reporting':

What's really going on in al-Shifa Hospital?

NGO responds to false reports on Israeli attack on Gaza hospital and reminds viewers which side is using the site as a base. Watch.

Tens of thousands arrive in Washington ahead of pro-Israel rally

Planes, trains and bus caravans: Ahead of mass pro-Israel rally, tens of thousands of Jews are descending on Washington.

Ashkelon: Two injured after rocket lands in residential area

Rocket barrage on southern Israel leaves two lightly injured, two suffering shock, after missile lands outside Ashkelon home.

Anti-Israel journalist removed from Amtrak train

Journalist Aaron Mate was removed from an Amtrak train after challenging Senator Chris Coons' support for Israel.

IDF takes control of eliminated Hamas commander's headquarters

IDF soldiers conduct raid on concrete factory, after discovering weapons, tunnel shafts, and Hamas leaders' headquarters.

Netanyahu to Fox News:

If we don't win now, Europe and the US are next

Prime Minister Netanyahu explains why the war in Gaza is important to the entire Middle East, and the entire world

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Pararescue Unit 669 evacuates wounded soldiers under fire

Uni 669, Israel's special-operations pararescue unit, has saved more than sixty soldiers since the beginning of the ground offensive.

Watch: Two wedding celebrations merge in Israeli bomb shelter

After sirens sound in Israel, attendees at two weddings rush to safety - and join in shared dancing, as the brides themselves join hands.

IDF confirms:

Soldier who appeared in Hamas video no longer alive

Noa Marciano, the 19-year-old soldier who appeared in a Hamas video, is no longer alive, IDF confirms.

IDF intelligence director: 'We failed in our primary objective'

General Aharon Haliva, director of Military Intelligence Directorate, wrote an open letter to his department for the 39th day of the war.

Netanyahu to ministers: 'You need to learn to keep quiet'

The Prime Minister and Attorney General warned cabinet ministers that strong statements about the war could be considered war crimes.

Body of peace activist Vivian Silver identified among massacred

Vivian Silver, 74, was a left-wing, Canadian-Israeli peace activist. She was murdered in the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Be'eri.

IDF uncovers terror tunnel shaft - in a mosque

IDF soldiers uncover terror tunnel shaft in mosque; continue striking Hamas terrorists and infrastructure in Gaza.

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Rosh Chodesh prayers with evacuees from southern Israel

At a Dead Sea hotel: Singer Aharon Razel leads festive prayers, together with evacuees from Gaza border communities.

'One million citizens were abandoned'

Itai Hoffman, chairman of the civilian security coordinators' union, demands more support for civilian security personnel.