Swords of Iron

Iran threatens US:

'You will be hit hard if there's no ceasefire in Gaza'

Iran's Defense Minister urges US to "immediately stop the war in Gaza".

Jordan air drops medical supplies to Gaza field hospital

King Abdullah II says it is "our duty to aid our brothers and sisters" in Gaza. Israel says air drop was coordinated with it.

Bennett:

'We will not tolerate a terrorist state next to us'

Former Prime Minister in interview on Fox News: We've got a job to do, to eliminate Hamas.

Pentagon announces:

Nuclear-powered submarine has arrived in the Middle East

US Central Command announces arrival of an Ohio-class submarine, designed for extended strategic deterrent patrols, to the Middle East.

'Identity mistake':

8-year-old was not murdered, but abducted to Gaza

Family of eight-year-old Emily Hand notified she is in Gaza. Her father recently said he was "relieved" to find out she was murdered.

Netanyahu demands Red Cross act on behalf of hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks President of Red Cross, demands the Red Cross seek immediate release of Israeli hostages.

Chief of Staff:

'We are ready at any moment to launch an attack in the north'

IDF Chief of Staff assessed the 210th Division stationed on the northern border: 'We trust you that the defense here is strong.'

Arab MK apoligizes for denial of October 7th horrors

MK Iman Khatib-Yasin said that while what happened on October 7th was horrible, 'you can't ignore what happened beforehand.'

Bernie Sanders:

'I don't know how you can have a ceasefire with Hamas'

Vermont Senator calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza but to still destroy Hamas.

IDF reopens Gaza humanitarian corridor

IDF has facilitated reopening of a humanitarian corridor in order to allow civilians in northern Gaza Strip to move for their own safety.

Bereaved mother:

‘We look to the future. We have a lot of strength’

Mother of First Lt. Naveh Lax, who died defending Kibbutz Be’eri, says: “He was very talented; succeeded in everything he did”.

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi blesses IDF soldiers in Gaza

Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar came to the IDF operational war room and sent a radio message to all soldiers in Gaza.

36th Division attacks deep in Gaza Strip and positions on coast

The division, whose role is to encircle Gaza City, attacked 50 terrorist targets today, and 1600 targets since the outbreak of the war.

Senior diplomatic source:

'Israel will have supreme security authority over Gaza'

The source clarified that even if there would be a ceasefire in return for the hostages It would be temporary.

Incoming US Ambassador:

'Hamas put a stain on humanity – we will erase it together'

President Isaac Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of incoming United States Ambassador to Israel, Jacob J. Lew.

Kalashnikovs, RPGs, and drones

IDF locates and destroys weapons in northern Gaza

The 551st Brigade uncovered many weapons and intelligence materials in a residential building in Beit Hanoun.

IDF reservist dies of wounds a week after tank overturns

One week after his tank overturned on the northern border, Rabbi Naaran Eshchar died of his wounds.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'There will be no ceasefire without the return of the hostages'

The Prime Minister toured the Ramon Air Base and was briefed on the use of F-16I fighter jets.

WSJ against Hamas:

'In English they beg for aid, in Arabic they pledge a massacre'

An editorial column in the Wall Street Journal underscores Hamas's hypocrisy.

Watch:

This is how Hamas exploits medical facilities

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari discusses the exploitation of medical facilities by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

State-backed loans to be offered to keep businesses afloat

The Finance Ministry will offer a variety of loans to businesses affected by the war to mitigate the economic damage to Israel.

1 hurt in anti-tank missile attack on Kibbutz Yiftah

IDF intercepts drone heading to Israel while still in Lebanese airspace.

British IDF soldier: 'Who is watching over our families?'

Concerned lone soldiers asked the former Prime Ministers of Britain and Australia to combat rising antisemitism in their countries.

Blinken to Abbas:

'Gazans must not be forcibly displaced'

US Sec. of State discusses 'extremist violence against Palestinians with PA chairman after Jewish man murdered by terrorists in Samaria.

Former Australian PM Morrison:

'Never again means - never again'

'Israel's right to self-defense includes ensuring that things like this cannot happen anymore.'

Sergeant Yonatan Maimon killed in battle in Gaza

30 IDF soldiers have fallen in battle since ground operations began in Gaza as war against Hamas continues.

Rocket launchers found in playgrounds near children's pool

IDF exposes Hamas' continued use of human shields, exploitation of civilians in Gaza as places where children play used to launch rockets.

Gaza residents who abducted grandmother killed in airstrike

The two are alleged to have been unaffiliated with Hamas, but still entered an Israeli town to capture an elderly woman.

Mother of fallen soldier:

'God's gift was great, but why so short-lived?'

Tearful eulogies for a soldier fallen in battle in the Gaza Strip as he was laid to rest last night.

Minister suspended from govt. meetings over 'atom bomb' comment

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu indefinitely suspended from Cabinet meetings after saying dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza a 'possiblity.'

Boris Johnson to Lone Soldiers

'I reject comparisons between you and Hamas'

Former British PM meets with British lone soldiers serving the IDF, expresses his solidarity with Israel following the Hamas massacre.

Heritage Minister: 'Atomic bombing of Gaza is an option'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu caused widespread controversy this morning by favoring the use of nuclear weapons against Hamas.

Eshkol region governor: 'The state doesn't yet understand'

Gadi Yarkoni insists the state is not doing enough to aid communities attacked by Hamas.

New York Times:

Russia, China, Iran helping Hamas wage war on Israel online

Massive disinformation campaign waged by illiberal states to undermine support for Israel and Western democracies follows Hamas massacre.

War enters 30th day:

IDF thwarts infiltration attempt near Kibbutz Kissufim

2 terrorists killed while attempting to infiltrate into Israel. IDF returns fire after terrorists launch anti-tank missile at troops.

Washington:

Protesters shout 'Allahu Akbar' outside White House

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters descend upon the White House, smear red paint on the gates and curse Biden.

Week Five - Live Updates:

IDF continues operations in Gaza, destroying terror tunnels

Terrorists in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon continued to fire barrages of rockets at Israel on Sunday.

The Ahavat Chinam project:

Jews of all types are coming together in unity

Before the war, the Jewish People were divided. Now is the time for a change.

MDA director to UN chief:

'Are attacks on Magen David Adom not worthy of your ‘horror'?'

Magen David Adom Director General responds to UN Secretary General, who criticized Israel for striking ambulance used by Hamas terrorists.

London:

29 arrested during pro-Palestinian Arab protest

Four officers injured as thousands of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters gather in London’s Trafalgar Square.

Biden:

'Progress has been made on 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza'

The US has pushed for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid and potential release of hostages.

Tlaib accuses Biden of supporting 'genocide' in Gaza

Michigan lawmaker denounces Biden's support for Israel's right to self-defense, warns that voters "won't forget".

Canadian PM speaks to Netanyahu amid Gaza war

Canadian PM Trudeau tells Netanyahu that Canada supports Israel's right to defend itself "in accordance with international law".

Voight responds to daughter:

'Israel was attacked by inhuman terror'

Jon Voight responds to Angelina Jolie: You fools calling Israel the problem should ask: Am I learning the truths or am I being lied to?

Shiloh residents block road after town resident falls in battle

Neighbors of fallen IDF soldier block Palestinian Arab traffic on roads around the town, demanding the government deliver greater security.

'Hezbollah serves as a shield of Hamas-ISIS'

'We will not allow Hezbollah terrorists who are firing at us, to reap the benefits of using locals as human shields,' IDF spokesman says.

IAF hits Hezbollah infrastructure

IAF aircraft strike Hezbollah military infrastructure following launches towards Israel.

IDF troops find Ferris wheel built on Gush Katif synagogue

Soldiers moving into the Gaza Strip found a surprising sight when they reached what was once the town of Netzarim.

NYT reporter resigns over policy towards covering war in Gaza

Jazmine Hughes, who worked for the Times, claims that the paper's policy is overly biased in favor of Israel.

Fallen soldier was 'a man of spirit who loved the Torah'

Sergeant First Class Yedidya Eliyahu, age 25 and a father of two, of Karnei Shomron, is laid to rest.

Defense Minister: 'We will eliminate Yahya Sinwar'

Defense Min. Gallant promises to eliminate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, says 'at the end of the war, there will no longer be Hamas in Gaza.'

Comrades mourn:

Fallen Druze commander was 'sharp as a razor, brave as a lion'

Fallen commander of the 188th Armored Brigade's 53rd Battalion is laid to rest among eulogies of his bravery and quick thinking in battle.

Human shields:

Hundreds of terrorists from October 7 massacre hide in hospital

Most of the Hamas defense force is in Jabalya, Beit Hanoun, and Tel al-Hawa, where Hamas suffered serious blows.

Ivanka Trump separates challah to pray for hostages

Ivanka Trump joined other women to pray for the hostages taken by Hamas at a challah-baking ceremony.

Four additional soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

IDF names four soldiers, all in their 20s, who fell in battle in northern Gaza.

'The light will overcome'

President Herzog's call to people around the world

President Herzog invites people around the world to light a candle in memory of the murdered and the fallen.

IDF forces eliminate terrorists existing tunnel shaft

IDF forces conduct focused raid in Gaza, eliminate terrorists as they exit a Hamas tunnel.

'We'll continue the attack southwards'

IDF combat engineers operate in Gaza

Creating access routes for forces, neutralizing explosive devices and tunnels: the combat engineering forces in ground operations in Gaza.

Turkey announces it will recall ambassador from Israel

'Turkish President has sided with Hamas,' Israel's Foreign Ministry says.

Hamas fired towards humanitarian route in Gaza

Hamas terrorists attacked IDF troops who operated to open the Salah Al-Din humanitarian route for the evacuation of residents southwards