Swords of Iron

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.

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Rosh Chodesh prayers - at synagogue in devastated Kibbutz Be'eri

At the synagogue in Kibbutz Be'eri, singer Yitzchak Meir marks 1st day of the Jewish month of Kislev by praying together with IDF soldiers.

Likud and Yesh Atid MKs demand

Gazan refugees should be resettled by the West

Danon & Ben Barak: "Europe and USA should offer a haven for Gaza residents who seek relocation".

Report:

Israel and Hamas close to agreeing on prisoner swap

Swap would see temporary ceasefire, and the release of some - but not all - hostages held by terrorists in Gaza.

Iran:

'Without a ceasefire, the war will expand to other fronts'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: The US must understand that only an immediate cessation of the "massacres" will prevent an escalation.

Jewish French MP to Macron:

'Israel does not bomb children, it is simply at war'

Jewish French MP Meyer Habib responds to French President's comments on BBC that Israel "should stop killing women and babies in Gaza".

Two soldiers fell in battle, four seriously injured

Staff sergeant Roee Marom, 21, from Ra'anana, and Master sergeant (res.) Raz Abulafia, 27, from Rishpon, fell in northern Gaza.

White House clarifies Biden's comments on Gaza hospitals

White House explains Biden was not being critical of Israel, but rather of Hamas, when he said hospitals “must be protected” in Gaza.

IDF coordinates transfer of incubators to Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF initiates humanitarian effort to coordinate transfer of incubators from a hospital in Israel to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

S&P: Israel's GDP expected to shrink due to the war

S&P credit rating company follows up on statement in which it lowered Israel's credit outlook from “stable” to “negative”.

PA returns tax funds to Israel over offset of Gaza funds

PA refuses to accept the money that Israel collects on its behalf following Cabinet decision to offset funds intended for the Gaza Strip.

Psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of abducted soldier

IDF responds to video published by Hamas of 19-year-old IDF soldier Noa Marciano who was abducted to Gaza on October 7.

Tragedy struck again, but Orit is still spreading hope

Orit Mark Ettinger has mourned four deaths in her family but is determined to continue inspiring everyone she can.

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

'Demonstrations do not represent UK street'

Israeli Amb. to the UK says the British govt. understands the magnitude of the Hamas massacre, public does not support Islamic extremists.

Gallant:

'Tonight - the world got to see what we have known for years'

Defense Minister on revelation that Hamas held hostages underneath a Gaza hospital: We will continue operating against Hamas.

'Hostages held here'

IDF reveals how Hamas turned hospital into terror base

Real Admiral Daniel Hagari delivers statement to media on terror infrastructure found at Rantisi Hospital.

Defense Minister: 'Gazans are looting Hamas bases'

Defense Minister Gallant says that Hamas is losing the ability to rule Gaza.

Golani soldiers raise Israeli flag in Hamas parliament

Israeli soldiers capture symbol of Hamas rule over Gaza.

Interior Committee speeds up process for building shelters

New amendments allow adding bomb shelters to buildings at an accelerated pace and without cumbersome bureaucracy.

Biden: 3-year-old among American hostages held by Hamas

US President tells Qatari Emir that a toddler whose parents were murdered on October 7 is among the US citizens kidnapped by Hamas.

Chabad brings soldiers laundromat, barbecue, and inspiration

Chabad Hassidim visited the Sde Teiman IDF base with a mobile laundromat and a barbecue dinner to raise their morale for the fighting ahead.

Commander of Hamas anti-tank force killed in Gaza

Yaakub A'ashur, Head of the Anti-Tank Missile Array of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade, killed along with senior operative Mohammed Dababash.

Netanyahu warns Nasrallah:

'Those who play with fire will be met with stronger fire'

PM visits 'Bedouin Battalion,' calls soldiers 'the future of us all,' warns Hezbollah leader against expanding Hamas war.

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Hamas terrorists take hostages from music festival, fire RPG

New footage shows Hamas arrive at music party when 260 people were murdered on October 7.

Chinese government tracks visitors who support Israel

An Israeli visiting China criticized the Chinese government's stance on Israel's war in Gaza and began receiving calls from the government.

Terrorists shoot at IDF soldiers from Gaza hospital

RPGs and bullets fired by terrorists embedded among civilians at Al Quds Hospital in Gaza City.

Just four rifles to defend an entire kibbutz: 'It's neglect'

Member of Kibbutz Sufa's security chapter describes his community's situation on October 7, slams government for ignoring pleas for help.

Minister Golan to Iranian TV:

'Those who murdered women and children were Gazan civilians'

Minister May Golan told Iran International that after the war Gaza will have to choose leadership that rejects terrorism.

Father of two killed by antitank missile in northern Israel

The victim & his colleagues, electric company employees, were working on critical infrastructure & had coordinated in advance with the IDF.

Missiles, explosives and guns:

Navy locates dozens of weapons off coast of southern Israel

Divers from the Unit for Underwater Missions located a large number of weapons used by Hamas terrorists in attempts to infiltrate Israel.

Special podcast:

Colonel Kemp on Israeli bravery amidst war against Hamas

Military expert British Colonel Richard Kemp sits down with Im Tirtzu’s Chairman of the Board, Douglas Altabef

IDF: Thousands of targets attacked, 300 tunnel shafts destroyed

IDF and IAF forces destroy thousands of terror infrastructure, including over 100 booby-trapped buildings.

Haunting:

October 7th massacre survivor sings about horrors and trauma

Song retells the harrowing experience of Noam, who survived, as terrorists attacked the shelter he was hiding in.

Avraham Fried:

'I don't remember such a wave of antisemitism'

Singer Avraham Fried speaks about his trip to offer encouragement to soldiers, evacuees & the families of those murdered in Oct. 7 massacre.

Major Isachar Natan OBM:

'He drove to the Gaza envelope and saved families'

In a video filmed three years ago, Major Isachar Natan, who fell in Gaza, says he felt he was preventing a massacre on the Gaza border.

Watch: 'Arrow' system intercepts hostile missile during fighting

Israeli Defense Ministry reveals operational 'Arrow' interception during Swords of Iron.

IDF striking after mortars launched from Lebanon

Mortars crossed into Israel from Lebanon, fell in open areas, IDF confirms.

Cabinet approves closure of Al Mayadeen in Israel

Diplomatic-Security Cabinet approves Communication Min. Karhi's proposal to close Hezbollah-affiliated media channel's offices in Israel.

Gantz: This is not the time to replace Netanyahu

Minister Benny Gantz, member of Knesset's war cabinet, says it would be 'hallucinatory' to replace the Prime Minister during a war.

NYT report reveals details of Hamas HQ under Shifa Hospital

Hamas began building headquarters under Gaza's central hospital in 2007. IDF has refrained from targeting it to prevent civilian casualties

Operations near Al-Shati uncover explosives in children's room

IDF troops locate large number of weapons in children's room of Islamic Jihad terrorist's home.

'Lying through his teeth':

Dershowitz rips Obama over comments on Gaza

Professor Alan Dershowitz blasts former US President: He always had a deep hatred of Israel in his heart.