Swords of Iron

EU condemns Hamas for using civilians as human shields

European Union also urges Israel to show "maximum restraint" to protect civilians from the war it is waging against Hamas.

Two soldiers from Commando Brigade fell in northern Gaza

Major Isachar Natan, 28, and Staff Sergeant Itay Shoham, 21, fell in battles with Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza.

German Chancellor opposes 'immediate' ceasefire in Gaza

German Chancellor says a ceasefire would leave Hamas the possibility of recovering and obtaining new missiles.

British Defense Secretary:

'Israel is doing its best, sometimes civilians get hurt in wars'

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps backs Israel: Calling for a ceasefire is in effect saying ‘don't worry about those terrorists’.

Former deputy Mossad chief:

'There was an intelligence and operational failure'

Ehud Lavi, former deputy head of the Mossad, says: I trust the political echelon to make the right decisions regarding the hostages.

From Montana to Samaria:

The cowboys who came to help

Cowboy John Plocher came with his friends to support Israel in wake of the war against Hamas.

Protester to Greta Thunberg:

'I came for a climate demonstration, not a political view'

Protester in Amsterdam interrupts climate activist Greta Thunberg, criticizes her pro-Palestinian Arab comments.

Gallant to hostages' families:

'Only military pressure brings us closer to the goal'

Defense Minister meets for the third time with a group of families of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.

Report:

Hamas planned to reach Judea and Samaria

'Hamas hoped to provoke an all-out war with Israel; planned to reach Judea and Samaria'

Argument in cabinet meeting:

Ben-Gvir: 'The October 7th looters are also terrorists'

Prime Minister Netanyahu asserted that Israel will not kill civilians who infiltrated Israel on October 7th.

IDF Spokesperson:

'IDF forces have raided the Gaza port'

Spokesman Hagari warned that the citizens of Lebanon will pay for Hezbollah's aggression.

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Singing and praying at Yaakov Shwekey's home

We are a miracle. Singing, Praying, Strengthening our nation with Yaakov Shwekey.

Thanks to exact intelligence:

IDF ground forces kill 7 terrorists in 10 minutes

New organization tasked with producing, researching, and making tactical intelligence accessible on the front.

Operation Hug:

Project reunites parents with lone soldiers in combat duty

One month into war in Gaza: parents of lone soldiers come to Israel from around the world to meet their children who are in active service

Hebrew U. President:

‘Support for the massacre undermines foundations of society’

President of the Hebrew University was asked to delineate the limits of freedom of expression in political matters

Chris Christie in Kfar Aza:

'Hundreds of millions of Americans who stand with Israel'

Republican US presidential candidate Chris Christie visited Kfar Aza on the Gaza border.

Recording reveals:

Hamas prevents hospital from receiving fuel

IDF troops placed 300 liters of fuel outside Gaza's Shifa Hospital, but Hamas Hamas officials prevented the hospital from receiving it.

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Taking responsibility? Did you ask Bush this after 9/11?'

“I will answer difficult questions, but after the war. Did people ask Franklin Roosevelt that question after Pearl Harbor?”

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We were suprised and we failed, were going to the end'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with local leaders from southern Israel and promised that the IDF would destroy Hamas.

'He was fighting your fight':

Bereaved father's heartfelt message to President Biden

The father of Major Moshe Yedidya Leiter called on US President to let Israel fight Hamas without disruption.

Death penalty for terrorists:

Large display with noose set up in Dizengoff Square

Large display in Dizengoff Sq. in Tel Aviv, demands death penalty for the terrorists who carried out the October 7th massacre.

Pres. Macron to Herzog:

'I Unequivocally support Israel and your right to self-defense'

French President calls Israeli counterpart to clarify comments made in BBC interview.

'You fell a hero's death'

Major Moshe Yedidya Leiter is laid to rest

Major (res.) Moshe Yedidya Leiter, Company Commander of Battlion 697 of Brigade 5515, was killed in battle with Hamas over the weekend.

Harel Brigade raids Gaza:

'From the battles of 48' to the battles for independence today'

The Harel Brigade operated in the Elkarmen area between Beit Hanoun and Jabalia.

Watermelon:

The fruit that has become a Palestinian icon

This sweet summer fruit has become a Palestinian Arab symbol only because of an inaccurate story

Hostages' family member:

'IDF's conceptual approach collapsed, Hamas understood this'

A man whose family was kidnapped by Hamas lashes out at the government for its failure to protect his town.

'Some people like us weak. I don't want their sympathy.'

Former PM Bennett says that Israel will do anything necessary for its security - however painful that might be.

Nasrallah denounces America from American-made office chair

Internet sleuths noted that the Hezbollah leader was speaking from a Herman Miller chair worth thousands of dollars.

7 civilians injured by anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon

1 in critical condition, 5 in serious condition in attack on civilian vehicles by Hezbollah from Lebanon.

Pro-, anti-Israel protests clash in Australia

Multiple locations in Australia have seen anti-Israel protesters gathering in the thousands to demand the war be halted.

IDF opens, secures evacuation routes from north Gaza hospitals

IDF publishes recording of conversation with Shifa Hospital manager about opening of evacuation route for civilians and ambulances.

After Hamas attack denial:

Buenos Aires hotel cancels Roger Waters reservation

Former Pink Floyd frontman forced to find new hotel after claiming Hamas massacre was an Israeli false flag attempt.

Herzog to BBC:

Mein Kampf found in children's room used as Hamas base

Israeli President tells British media Hamas terrorists motivated by same genocidal hatred of Jews as the Nazis.

Credit card processor reveals cities most impacted by war

Electronic payments processor SHVA shows which cities in Israel have lost the greatest percentage of online transactions during the war.

Tekuma's New Initiative: Providing Comfort to Reservists' Wives

Since the beginning of the War, the wives of the soldiers, on active duty and reservists, are proving to be heroes day after day.

Hamas terrorists fire at IDF troops evacuating Gaza civilians

IDF has begun battles against Hamas terrorists in the Al-Shati camp. Terrorists fire at troops who were evacuating civilians from a building

Lessons to be learned from Rivka, especially in times of war

Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz, a member of The Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel, tells what we can learn from the Matriarch Rivka.

Biden Admin. demands Netanyahu clarify Gaza comments

US officials demand to know what PM means when he says Israel will have security control over Gaza after the war.

London:

Jewish families targeted by anti-Israel activists at synagogue

500,000 people turn out to protest Israel on streets of London on Armistice Day.

Iranian President:

'The only solution is Palestine from the river to the sea'

Iranian President calls for sanctions against Israel, says its army should be blacklisted as a terrorist organization.

Week 5 - Live updates:

IDF striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Rocket attacks against Israel continue as IDF strikes Hamas military compound containing command and control centers, and observation posts.

How not to save Gaza's innocents'

Unlike Syrians, Afghanis, Libyans or Ukrainians, Gazans must not be allowed to escape lest that harm 'the Palestinian Arab cause'.Op-ed

Boris Johnson:

'There are people who want to wipe Israel off the map'

Former British Prime Minister criticizes antisemitic calls during protests in London: An ancient hatred is rising again in Europe.

Photos from the war:

IDF continues ground operation in Gaza

Photos from the field: The IDF continues its ground operations in the Gaza Strip.

French official:

'Macron has not changed his position on Israel vs. Hamas'

French official rejects Netanyahu's criticism of Macron's comments that Israel should "stop killing babies and women".

IDF strikes terror infrastructure sites in Syria

IDF fighter jets strike terror infrastructure sites in Syria in response to attack toward the Golan Heights.

'Gives Hamas a green light':

Israel blasts UNESCO's one-sided resolution on Gaza

Israel’s Foreign Ministry blasts UN’s cultural agency over resolution which was critical of Israel but failed to condemn Hamas.

Ben Gvir charges:

'I demanded the elimination of Hamas, Netanyahu excluded me'

National Security Minister says Netanyahu excluded him from Cabinet discussions because he demanded eliminations of Hamas leaders.

Four terror coordinators eliminated by security forces

Israeli airstrikes have eliminated several Hamas operatives who directed terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Min.: 'Who is feeding baby Kfir? Who plays with him?'

Defense Min. Gallant: 10-month-old Kfir has been kidnapped to Gaza. Who feeds him? Who is taking care of this baby who cannot even walk yet?

IDF destroys terror targets in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets strike series of terror targets in Lebanon, including military posts belonging to the Hezbollah terror group.

Special feature:

'We fled Gaza after the horrors Hamas has done to us'

Keshet 12 News presents the stories of Arabs who fled Hamas and spoke about life in Gaza under the terror organization's control.

Video:

October 7th - The first hours of the unravelling horror

Take a look back, at the breaking news on Keshet 12 News on the day of the horrific massacre.

The only grave in Israel's history with two emblems

The gravesite of Elhanan Kalmanson is the only grave in the history of Israel's fallen to bear the emblems of two different security arms.

Watch: Shlomo Artzi sings 'Hatikvah' with hostages' families

Singer Shlomo Artzi joins hostages' families in calling for their return, sings Israeli anthem Hatikvah together with the families.

Netanyahu: We will retain security control in Gaza

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz gave a joint press conference Saturday evening in Tel Aviv.

Family learns: Oren Goldin was murdered, his body taken to Gaza

Oren Goldin, 33-year-old father of 2, was missing since the Oct. 7 massacre. After a month of uncertainty, his family learned of his death.

Four soldiers injured in northern Israel

A variety of attacks from Lebanon has resulted in four IDF soldiers needing hospital care.

Amb. to UN Security Council: 'Do Israeli lives matter less?'

'Once you see the barbarity & savagery with your own eyes, you'll understand the evil Israel faces,' Israeli Amb. tells UN Security Council.

Educator fallen in battle

'A man of education and kindness'

Numerous members of the Jerusalem and Gush Etzion communities remember Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell in battle against Hamas.