Swords of Iron

'Man-made famine'

UK Foreign Secretary goes on tirade against Israel

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israel over Gaza aid, announced £15m in new assistance, and tied ceasefire demands to hostage release and Hamas disarmament.

Chief of Staff Criticizes Cabinet:

'Two years later, you remember to decide Gaza's fate?'

At the Cabinet meeting, the Chief of Staff claimed that Gaza has largely been defeated, the Mossad chief called for a partial deal, and Netanyahu refused to allow a vote on the matter.

Idan Shtivi's father:

'My prayers were not wasted, they went to the other hostages'

Idan Shtivi, who was murdered on October 7th, 2023, and whose body was recovered last week, was laid to rest.

'Disgraceful'

Israel slams IAGS over Gaza genocide allegation

Israel condemned the International Association of Genocide Scholars' resolution accusing it of genocide in Gaza, calling it a distortion based on Hamas propaganda.

Huckabee:

'Israel must decide how to bring back hostages, defeat Hamas'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits school in Eshkol Region, supports efforts to bring hostages home. 'A lot of people are putting the pressure on Israel. The pressure needs to be directed at Hamas.'

Hamas' report - and Israel's response

Gaza Communications Ministry, controlled by Hamas, accuses IDF of 'crimes' against Gaza civilians.

IDF destroys antitank structure used to fire at Israeli forces

IDF forces continue targeted attacks on terror infrastructure throughout Gaza.

David D'Or:

'We did not break and we will not break'

'I'm proud to be Israeli, proud to be Jewish, proud to connect different religions, different ages and different opinions through this wonderful tool called music,' says David D'Or on the antisemitic attack during his performance in Poland.

Chief of Staff to Cabinet:

'You want blind obedience? Find someone else'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir fumes at Diplomatic-Security Cabinet meeting, urging, 'There's a deal on the table, we need to take it.'

After three months:

Kfir Brigade concludes operations in Gaza

Kfir Brigade's operations included elimination of dozens of terrorists, dismantling of approximately eight kilometers of underground tunnel routes, IDF says.

Pro-Israel group proposes:

Allow flotillas - if they evacuate Gazan refugees

Habithonistim movement calls on Israeli government to allow Barcelona flotilla to reach Gaza - so long as it takes some Gazans with it when it leaves.

Netanyahu to Cabinet ministers: Partial deal not on the table

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to hold vote on resolution opposing partial deal with Hamas, claiming such a deal is 'not on the table.'

Cousin of murdered hostage:

Trump could broker 'ultimate deal' to free hostages

In live virtual conversation, Gil Dickmann mourns his cousin Carmel Gat, murdered a year ago in captivity, and urges leaders to end the war and bring hostages home, calling Trump the one who could broker the “ultimate deal.”

Serious incident:

Bomb from IAF aircraft explodes near Israeli forces

Serious safety incident in northern Gaza as Air Force bomb deviates from target.

Clear threat:

Chief of Staff: 'We'll reach the Hamas leaders abroad'

IDF Chief of Staff attends security assessment following elimination of Hamas military spox Abu Obaida, stressing IDF 'surprises' enemies, promising to reach every target in order to protect Israel's security.

Israel confirms: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida eliminated

Abu Obaida was one of the last remaining senior terrorists of Hamas’ Military Wing from before October 7th, 2023, and for the past decade was responsible for Hamas’ military wing propaganda apparatus.

Report:

Trump's postwar plan - voluntary relocation and “Gaza Riviera"

Proposal envisions US-led trusteeship to rebuild Gaza into a tech and tourism hub, relocating residents during reconstruction with financial incentives and housing plans.

Heartbreaking:

A friend of fallen soldier Ariel Lubliner bids farewell

Dana Stavi, friend of Sergeant first-class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, recounts his journey from immigrating to Israel up to his death in Gaza, and tells of the moment she learned of his death.

Leading Israeli musician:

Who are you to call my son a war criminal?

Musician Nancy Brandes commented on the artists who attacked IDF soldiers in Gaza, saying: 'My son is fighting there; there is no army that is more moral than the IDF.'

Netanyahu:

Seems Hamas has no one to annouce Abu Obaida's death

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during the Cabinet meeting that the IDF struck Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Abu Obaida.

New details:

Abu Obaida rented Gaza hideout days before strike

A Palestinian source told Sky News Arabia that Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida was killed in a newly rented Gaza City apartment, claimed his wife and children were inside during the Israeli strike.

Following recent eliminations:

Government and Cabinet meetings to be held in secured location

Due to the recent assassinations in Gaza and Yemen, ministers were informed that government and cabinet meetings scheduled for today will take place in a secured location.

'Israeli hero'

Eli Shtivi reveals: Idan was in a special IDF unit

Eli Shtivi revealed his son Idan, recently recovered from Gaza, was a special unit fighter who resisted terrorists before being shot and taken.

Palestinian Arab source confirms: Abu Obaida was eliminated

Al-Arabiya cited a Palestinian Arab source who confirmed the death of Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, aka Abu Obaida.

Diplomatic source:

Only the military option remains on the table

A diplomatic source said that previous frameworks for a hostage deal or ceasefire are no longer relevant, and if a deal is reached, it would include all hostages, both the living and the deceased.

After three and a half months:

Hamas confirms elimination of Mohammed Sinwar

Approximately three and a half months after IDF strike, Hamas confirms the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

Body of hostage Idan Shtivi returned to Israel

The body of Idan Shtivi was retrieved by the IDF together with that of Ilan Weiss.

Hamas alleges:

Rumors of spokesman's death 'psychological warfare'

Hamas calls on Gazans to avoid spreading rumors about military spokesman Abu Obaida's death, accuses Israel of 'psychological warfare.'

900th fallen soldier:

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34 from Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in Gaza, IDF announces.

Seven soldiers injured in Zeitoun neighborhood

IDF Namer vehicle drives over explosive device in Zeitoun; all soldiers evacuated for medical care.

Target of Gaza strike: Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida

Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida named as target of Gaza assassination attempt; terror group issues official condemnation, claiming dozens of casualties.

Senior defense official:

'Living hostages could have been home last week'

Senior defense officials urge Israel’s Cabinet to accept a hostage deal over Gaza invasion, warning that rejecting it risks lives and delays the return of hostages. A decisive meeting is set for Sunday.

Abducted body of 10.7 victim Ilan Weiss returned to Israel

The IDF and Shin Bet recovered the body of Ilan Weiss, who was murdered on October 7th, from Gaza.

'Dangerous combat zone'

IDF halts daily humanitarian tactical pauses in Gaza City

As part of its preparations to expand combat operations in the Gaza Strip's central camps and Gaza City, the IDF has decided to cancel the daily humanitarian tactical pauses.

Watch:

IDF takes out Hamas terrorist cell in northern Gaza

IDF forces struck and eliminated a terror cell hiding in a building 100 meters away from troops in northern Gaza, as well as a Hamas observation post.

Dermer to White House:

'Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met'

Axios report: Minister Ron Dermer told Trump’s team during a meeting on Wednesday that Israel won’t be in Gaza long-term, but needs a viable alternative to Hamas.

Ambassador Leiter:

'My own son was killed because we do not kill innocent civilians'

In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter says his son was killed in Gaza because Israel avoids harming civilians: “If we were doing what we're accused of, maybe he'd be alive today.”

Bereaved father:

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'

Smotrich presents plan for victory in Gaza

Smotrich emphasized, "The State of Israel does not have the privilege of ending the campaign in Gaza without victory. There is only one option — decision and victory."

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Jerusalem demands IPC retract its Gaza famine report, citing falsified data, methodological breaches, and political bias aimed at promoting Hamas propaganda.

Israel to open two more humanitarian aid centers in Gaza Strip

Israel will complete two new aid centers in southern Gaza, raising the total to five, as over 2.3 million weekly food packages are distributed while preventing Hamas diversion.

Would have prevented 10.7?

French advisor's shocking remark

French presidential advisor Ofer Bronchtein told Channel 12 that October 7 'would not have happened' if a Palestinian state existed, as France weighs recognizing the PA and opening embassies.

IDF in Khan Yunis:

Hamas structures demolished, 'Magen Oz' road taken

IDF forces operating from southern Gaza to northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists and working to take control of key corridor.

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

US President leads a policy meeting on Gaza with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, focusing on aid, hostages, and post-war strategy, as global concern mounts over worsening humanitarian conditions.

IDF probe reveals:

Terrorists in the hospital were the target, not just the camera

IDF troops targeted Hamas terrorists who operated a camera in Nasser Hospital. Strike timed for daylight to ensure precision, but troops fired unauthorized tank shells instead of the approved drone.

Foreign Ministry:

Gross falsifications in report on hunger in Gaza

Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends a letter to IPC demanding the immediate withdrawal of the fake report, or Israel will request donor countries stop funding the IPC.

IDF, WFP leaders discuss humanitarian efforts for Gaza Strip

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain to review aid efforts in Gaza, stressing Israel’s commitment to prevent famine and block Hamas from seizing aid.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

We cannot accept a situation where not everyone enlists

During a tour to Gaza, Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir praised reservists’ contributions and emphasized Israel’s multi-front efforts, calls on all sectors of society to share the burden for the nation’s security.

55 days hungry, sick, humiliated

Captivity survivor's chilling UN testimony

Ilana Gritzewsky, survivor of Hamas captivity and partner of hostage Matan Zangauker, told the UN Security Council of beatings, starvation, and abuse in Hamas tunnels, urging action.

'Evacuation is inevitable'

IDF issues message to residents of Gaza City

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee said claims of no space for evacuees in southern Gaza are false, stressing new aid zones, water lines, and tent complexes are being prepared.

IDF eliminates terror cell on the outskirts of Gaza City

Givati Brigade troops eliminate terror cell, locate weapons storage facility.

Keith Siegel: Every day in captivity, I said 'Shema Yisrael'

Freed hostage Keith Siegel says captors attempted to force him to convert to Islam, says captivity strengthened his connection to Judaism.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander in aerial strike

Israeli security forces eliminate Mahmoud al-Aswad, key Hamas terrorist in western Gaza.

Hostage's brother:

Deal not dependent on gov't, only Netanyahu can decide

Yaakov Bohbot, brother of hostage Elkana Bohbot, wonders aloud why Israel must press for agreement on its terms if Hamas has already agreed to a previous offer.

Qatar: Israel must respond to ceasefire proposal

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says it is still awaiting Israel’s response to a ceasefire plan for Gaza, approved by Hamas.

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

Hamas denies any terrorists were among those killed in an IDF raid on a Gaza hospital, claims all the dead were civilians.

Witkoff:

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump will chair a major White House meeting on a "comprehensive" Gaza plan, states that Hamas must be excluded from future governance.

Tel Aviv:

Thousands gather to call for deal with Hamas

Thousands gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv for a 'national day of struggle,' urging the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas to secure the hostages’ release.

Netanyahu to the cabinet:

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

During the Security Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed remarks by the US President that fewer than 20 hostages are alive.

6 terrorists eliminated

IDF probe: Hamas used Nasser Hospital camera to target troops

An initial IDF inquiry found Hamas used a camera at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis to track soldiers. The strike dismantled the threat, killing six terrorists, as the probe continues.