Swords of Iron

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Any future administration in Gaza will not deny massacre'

Prime Minister responded to PA Chairman's claim that Israel was behind the Oct. 7th massacre.

Cleared for publication:

Two soliders from Givati Brigade fell in battle

Lt. (Res.) Adir Portugal, 23, from Mazkeret Batya, and SSgt. Gal Mishaelof, 21, from Modiin, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

55-meter long tunnel discovered 10 meters under Shifa Hospital

The tunnel shaft was uncovered in the area of the hospital underneath a shed alongside a vehicle containing numerous weapons.

Demonstrations across country: continue fighting the enemy

Hundreds at intersections across the country showing support for the leadership and security forces and demanding continued fighting.

Ron DeSantis:

'Palestinian State in Gaza would be a hotbed of terrorism'

Florida Governor said the war is not a minor dispute but rather an 'existential threat to the survival of the world's only Jewish state.'

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IDF soldier Binyamin Meir Airly is laid to rest

IDF soldier who fell in battle against Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip laid to rest.

For the first time:

Mixed-gender search and rescue battalion operating in Gaza Strip

The female and male combat soldiers of the Shachar Battalion search buildings and locate weapons in Gaza.

Triathlete on 24-hour leave from IDF killed in cycling accident

Triathlete Major Chen Yahalom received a 24-hour leave from operational activity on the northern border and was killed in a cycling accident

Palestinian Authority denies massacre, blames Israel for deaths

An official notice from the PA claims that Israel attacked the Supernova festival to prevent prisoners from being moved to Gaza.

Open the second front

Israel is winning in the south, but must begin addressing its online image.

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President Herzog's message of hope to world Jewry

Israeli President says Israel is here for world Jewry just as world Jewry is there for Israel during Hamas war, wave of antisemitism.

Yeshiva headmaster: 'Anyone who can't fight must study Torah'

Rabbi Shmuel Haber, headmaster of the Karnei Shomron Yeshiva, days that the best thing to do besides fighting is intense Torah study.

Interior Minister supports death penalty for Oct. 7 terrorists

'The law allows this already. It is time to carry out what the law allows.'

3 soldiers who fell during war against Hamas identified

IDF clears for publication: First Sergeant Yakir Biton, Sergeant Major Rani Tahan, Major Chen Yahalom, fell during war.

After a month and a half:

Body of 12-year-old girl killed on Oct. 7 identified

Archaeologists help identify Liel Hetzroni, young girl murdered and burned by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri.

MK Matan Kahana:

Europe Wake Up!

Former Minister Matan Kahana releases video calling of European nations to realize Israel's enemies oppose Western civilization.

35 tunnel shafts found in Gaza neighborhood

IDF operates in Sheikh Ijlin and Rimal areas where senior Hamas leaders live.

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Is this the kind of babysitter you'd want?

Families of the hostages have released a video ahead of International Children's Day to raise awareness for the children in captivity.

LA Police claim:

'Killing of Paul Kessler doesn't appear to be a hate crime'

Ventura County DA says killing of elderly Jewish man by anti-Israel protestor does not 'meet the elements of a hate crime.'

Four students arrested for incitement to terrorism

Four students in northern Israel we're arrested after publishing posts praising the Hamas invasion of israel.

Fallen hero saves more lives by donating organs to 6 people

Family of Staff Sergeant Yehonatan Yitzchak Samo, who fell battling Hamas terrorists in Gaza, fulfill his wish to donate his organs.

Smotrich to Gallant:

'Security officials working to replace Hamas with PA'

Finance Minister says defense officials acting against Cabinet decision not to deal with issue of who will rule Gaza after Hamas defeated.

Soccer players hold moment of silence for Hamas attack victims

Israel and Poland’s Under-21 soccer players hold unauthorized moment of silence after kick-off. UEFA refused to authorize it pre-game.

The Russian connection to October 7th

We have entered a new age where cyber is the new tank on the battlefield and the new fighter jet in the sky. Analysis.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We don't want war to spread, but it could be unavoidable'

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says US is escalating the war in Gaza with massive support for Israel.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

IDF clears for publication: Sergeant Binyamin Meir Airly and Captain (res.) Roey Biber fell in battle in northern Gaza.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We continue to operate in the tunnel shaft found at Shifa'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari provides update on the war: IDF forces continue to fight and deepen their gains in the northern Gaza Strip.

Washington Post report:

Tentative deal reached to pause conflict, free hostages

Report says tentative deal would free dozens of hostages in exchange for five-day pause. White House spokesperson: No deal in place yet.

As Israel fights Hamas:

Sen. Sanders calls for US aid to Israel to be conditioned

Sanders acknowledges Hamas started the war but claims Israel "does not have the right to wage almost total warfare against Palestinians."

White House adviser:

'Hostages must be freed before significant pause'

White House adviser Brett McGurk says hostages taken by Hamas must be free before a “significant pause” can happen.

Seinfeld star supports effort to release hostages

Actor Jason Alexander records video in which he serves as the voice of nine-year-old boy who celebrated his birthday in Hamas captivity.

The last call:

'Miss you, love you, waiting for your return'

CPT Jamal Abbas, who was killed in Gaza, spoke to his father and brother during the battle, a conversation which was their last.

IDF surveillance posts warned about impending invasion

IDF surveillance operators who tried to warn their commander of unusual activity near the border were threatened with legal action.

Police investigation:

At least 350 were massacred at music festival

Music festival at Kibbutz Re'im was not on Hamas terrorists' list of targets, investigation reveals.

Former AG:

Existing laws allow death sentence for Nukhba murderers

Avichai Mandelblit, former Attorney General, says Oct. 7 murderers may be sentenced to death, security sources should be consulted first.

Week 6 - Live updates:

IDF continues to operate in and around Shifa Hospital

IDF forces battling Hamas terrorists in Al-Shati Camp in Gaza as war against Hamas enters 6th week.

Washington Post:

How Israel’s high-tech ‘Iron Wall’ crumbled on Oct. 7th

Washington Post analysis shows how Hamas succeeded in infiltrating Israel, neutralizing border wall & exploiting Israel's reliance on tech.

Hamas: 87 hostages in exchange for ceasefire, terrorists, & fuel

Hamas sets new terms for prisoner swap, offering less than half of the hostages in exchange for jailed terrorists, fuel, & time to regroup.

Hamas gravely miscalculated how Israel would react

The terrorist group that rules the Gaza Strip never anticipated that Israel would launch an all-out undertaking to destroy it.

Joe Biden:

US won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas

US Pres. Biden compares Putin to Hamas, urges two-state solution as only viable option for long-term peace.

PM Netanyahu: 'Thus far, there is no prisoner deal'

PM Netanyahu holds press conference with Defense Min. Gallant, Minister Gantz. 'Thanks to our soldiers, we are winning.'

Defense Min.: 'We will exact a price for every threat'

Defense Min. Gallant: Israel is attacking Hezbollah's offensive infrastructure. 'We will ensure residents of northern Israel feel secure.'

Hamas operatives surround themselves with children

A photo taken in Gaza shows terrorists surrounding themselves with children to prevent the IDF from targeting them.

IDF: Five soldiers fell over weekend, one on November 7

Reserve paramedic, combat paramedic, and four other soldiers fall while battling terrorists in Gaza, IDF says.

Hamas confirms death of former parliament official

Hamas confirms: Ahmed Bahar, 76, died following Israeli airstrike.

IDF transfers over 6,000 liters of water to Shifa Hospital

IDF transfers over 6,000 liters of water, over 2,300 kilograms of food, to Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

IDF kills terrorist responsible for rocket barrage on Israel

IDF kills terror cell that launched the barrage of rockets toward Israel on Friday evening.

IDF expands efforts to aid evacuation of Shifa Hospital

Following the request of the director of the Shifa Hospital, the IDF agrees to expand and assist evacuation effort of the Shifa Hospital.

IDF intercepts target in Lebanon

The IDF struck Hezbollah terror targets; A suspicious target was intercepted in Lebanon.

Lebanon:

IDF strikes advanced surface-to-air system

IDF aircraft struck an advanced surface-to-air system in response to the launch that was carried out toward an IAF aircraft

IDF expanding activities in the Gaza Strip

Forces operated in the Zaytun area and in the Jabalya area. During the operational activity, the troops encountered numerous terrorists.

Netanyahu to NPR:

'Israel must maintain overall military responsibility in Gaza'

Netanyahu says Hamas must be replaced with a government that wants to rebuild Gaza.

IDF destroys Islamic Jihad weapon production post in Gaza

IDF troops find two trucks full of weapons in post belonging to the commander of the northern region of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets and helicopters strike terror targets in Lebanon in response to Hezbollah fire toward Israeli territory.

Biden, Qatari Emir discuss need for hostages to be freed

Qatar has been mediating efforts to reach an agreement for Hamas to release some hostages in exchange for a ceasefire.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will operate wherever Hamas is - including southern Gaza'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says fuel entering Gaza is only for humanitarian needs and the IDF will monitor to ensure that is the case.

Head of IDF Southern Command:

'Hamas is cynically using the hospitals in Gaza'

Commanding Officer of the Southern Command visits Shifa Hospital, sees tunnel shaft uncovered by the IDF.

Four Israelis injured by anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon

The IDF strikes targets in Lebanon in retaliation. In addition, a drone that crossed from Lebanon intercepted.

IDF finds mortar shells and weapons inside Gaza kindergarten

IDF troops locate dozens of mortar shells and weapons were hidden by Hamas in kindergarten and elementary school.

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IDF soldiers spot and eliminate terrorist with RPG

IDF forces used a drone to spot and direct fire against a group of armed terrorists.