Swords of Iron

Amb. Herzog to Sanders:

'How do you propose to defeat Hamas genocidal extremists?'

Israel's Ambassador to the US fires back at Senator Bernie Sanders who criticized Israel's operation in Gaza.

Pentagon confirms US is flying drones over Gaza

The move is part of the efforts to locate the more than 200 hostages being held by Hamas, including 10 Americans.

Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel

Honduras announces it is recalling its ambassador to Israel for consultations over war in Gaza.

Report:

Contacts underway on Zelenskyy visit to Israel

Diplomatic sources say Ukrainian President could visit Israel as soon as next week, though the full details have not yet been finalized.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated from an ambulance

IDF says Hamas terrorist cell was identified using an ambulance. IDF aircraft struck and neutralized the terrorists.

Northern Gaza:

IDF finds battle plans, maps and equipment in Hamas stronghold

After taking over Hamas stronghold in Jabaliya, IDF soldiers found intelligence information that included operational orders.

Netanyahu clarifies:

'No ceasefire without the return of our hostages'

Prime Minister makes clear that Israel will not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza without the release of the hostages being held by Hamas.

Blinken pushes for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza fighting

Secretary of State stresses Israel's right to defend itself but also says more needs to be done to protect civilians in Gaza.

Nasrallah: 'America is the great devil'

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah gave a speech this afternoon threatening both Israel and the United States of America.

Netanyahu to IDF soldiers:

This is a war between children of light & children of darkness

Netanyahu pens open letter to IDF soldiers

Former Mossad chief: Don't allow fuel into Gaza

Yossi Cohen, former Mossad chief, says there is no existential threat to Israel, Qatar is a worthy middleman between Israel and Hamas.

Watch: Unit 669 rescues wounded from inside the Gaza Strip

IDF releases special footage from inside the helicopter

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Nasrallah delivers speech on Israel-Hamas conflict

People gather at Tahrir Square in central Baghdad to listen to Secretary-general of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah.

Jewish communities around the world call for Jews to settle Gaza

Heads of Jewish communities and organizations from around the world are calling for Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip.

Ahead of funeral:

Widow of fallen Druze commander has an emotional request

The widow of Druze Israeli Salman Habaka, hero of Be'eri & the highest-ranking officer to fall during Gaza battles, has an unusual request.

Smotrich: Cabinet is changing the approach to the PA

Finance Minister Smotrich commented that the Cabinet has decided on a series of steps to withhold funds from the Palestinian Authority.

Just before the funeral:

Dozens sing 'Ani ma'amin' outside home of fallen soldier

Dozens gather with Israeli flags outside the home of fallen soldier Master Sgt. (res.) Yehonatan Yosef Brand.

'IDF destroying terrorist infrastructure above and below ground'

IDF spokesman Hagari: 'Hamas says fuel in hospitals is about to run out, but steals this same fuel from sick patients to use for terror.'

Defense Min. reveals:

These are the weapons Hamas used during the Oct. 7 massacre

Defense Min. Gallant presents weapons, explosives, used by Hamas during the October 7 massacre, when terrorists infiltrated Israel.

Heartbreaking:

Son of fallen soldier hears tune he played, cries, 'Daddy!'

At the funeral of fallen soldier Uriah Mash, music he recorded together with his son is played, as his son cries, 'Daddy, Daddy!'

Watch: IDF locates and destroys Hamas terror tunnels in Gaza

IDF forces uncover shafts leading to Hamas tunnels - and neutralize them.

IDF: Staff Sergeant Itai Sa'adon fell in battle in northern Gaza

Itai Sa'adon, 21, fell while fighting Hamas in northern Gaza, IDF confirms.

IDF: Four additional soldiers fell in northern Gaza battles

Names of four IDF soldiers who were killed in battle in northern Gaza cleared for publication after their families were notified.

Strengthening security measures in Israel amidst rising threats

On that fateful day in October, settlements equipped with trained and well-prepared response units suffered minimal or no damage.

MK Matan Kahana: Hamas prefers dead Jews to living Arabs

We will fight them until we destroy them - and for as long as it takes. A warning to the countries of the world against radical Islam.

Israel launches daily news briefing - in Farsi

Iranian Israeli teams up with American film producer Guy Ross to produce daily Farsi-language news broadcasts on the Israel-Hamas war.

Two soldiers injured in clashes with Hezbollah

Two IDF soldiers injured on northern border; IDF strikes Hezbollah compound, infrastructure, in Lebanon.

IDF reveals:

Recording: Hamas holds hospital fuel reserves for use in terror

Recording of conversation with Gaza healthcare official reveals that Hamas holds Shifa hospital fuel stores, controls Gaza energy resources.

Israeli forces eliminate Hamas commander Mustafa Dalul

IDF continues ground, air and naval strikes in Gaza following elimination of Mustafa Dalul, Commander of Hamas’ Sabra Tel al-Hawa Battalion.

Gazans who were in Israel when Hamas attacked returned home

Cabinet decides: Thousands of Gazan workers who were in Israel when Hamas brutally massacred Israeli civilians will be returned to Gaza.

US Ambassador to land in Israel on Friday

Newly-appointed US Amb. Jack Lew to arrive in Israel together with US Sec. of State Blinken, submit credentials early next week.

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The Golani Brigade’s heroic battle last night in Gaza

Soldiers clash with a number of terror squads inside the Gaza Strip and prevail after a lengthy battle under heavy fire.

US flying drones over Gaza in search of hostages

US officials say US has been flying intelligence gathering drones over Gaza for over a week.

House passes resolution condemning terror support at campuses

US House of Representatives approves resolution condemning support of terrorist organizations at higher education institutions.

Psychological terror:

Hamas sends messages to relatives of hostages

Terrorist organization sends messages to families of hostages in an attempt to influence them to click on malicious links.

IDU dogs search for victims and terorrists after Hamas massacre

The Israel Dog Unit is using a variety of working dogs to search for victims or terrorists still unaccounted for after the Hamas invasion.

Vice President Harris:

'We are not going to condition the support we give Israel'

US Vice President says US will continue to stand with Israel's right to defend itself and will not place any conditions on aid.

Khamenei posts in Hebrew:

'The Zionist entity is lying to you'

Iran’s Supreme Leader, known for his threats against Israel, takes to X and posts anti-Israel message in Hebrew.

Report:

Assad agreed to send Russian missile system to Hezbollah

US reportedly has intelligence that Syrian President has agreed to provide Hezbollah with a Russian-made missile defense system.

'Stop talking about losses - let's crush them'

Gen. Itzhak Brik, who warned of Israel's lack of combat readiness before the war, discusses what Israel must do now.

House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson before the vote: There was a ceasefire – before the October 7 attack. We must pass aid to Israel now.

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Heartbreaking song calling for return of kidnapped Israelis

Singers Shiri Maimon and Tamir Grinberg perform "Coming Home" at Jerusalem Arena. Each of the hostages is a missing light.

Cabinet decides:

PA funds will be transferred - without money intended for Gaza

Israel will transfer money to the Palestinian Authority during the war, but will offset the amounts intended for the Gaza Strip.

Marc Lamont Hill: Hamas shouldn't be treated as terrorists

Ex-CNN pundit fired for calling for the destruction of Israel laments that mainstream media won't interview Hamas over 'terrorist' label.

Russian Wagner group may give antiair system to Hezbollah

US intelligence officials warn Russian mercenary group in talks to provide SA-22 system to Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Golani battalion's fight against terrorists - 'Until victory'

The 13th Golani battalion encountered terrorists a group of terrorists and led a combined arms fight to repel them.

IDF Spokesman:

IDF forces have completely surrounded Gaza City

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says the idea of a ceasefire with Hamas is 'not on the table now.'

Bennett: What does 'eradicate Hamas' actually mean?

Former PM speaks to i24NEWS about what the goals of the war against Hamas are.

A musical message to the people of Israel

130 youth, along with the band Kippalive, joined together to sing songs of faith and strength in a message to the nation.

Gallant:

'We have “unique solutions” to Hamas tunnel threat'

Defense Minister meets soldiers from IDF Yahalom Special Operations Engineering Unit, says Hamas faces choice of surrender or death.

Over 130 terrorists killed in Gaza in last few hours

IDF troops continue to engage in fierce battles against Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Netanyahu: 'We will win militarily and economically'

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a series of measures to counter the financial impacts of the war.

The IAF's viral video sensation

An IAF radio recording released to the public has garnered ten million views and thousands of imitations online.

IDF paratrooper Yair Nifousy killed in battle in Gaza

Staff Sgt. Nifousy succumbed to injuries sustained in battle with Hamas terrorists yesterday. 19 soldiers have fallen in battle with Hamas.

IDF broadly deployed in north

Israeli military forces at full readiness in response to repeated rocket and anti-tank missile attacks from Lebanon.

Chief of Staff:

Gaza is surrounded, IAF is ready to attack other fronts

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi delivered an address tonight promising that the IDF was ready to fight on any front necessary.

Home, restaraunt struck by rockets from Gaza and Lebanon

Terrorists in Gaza launch rocket attack on central Israel while terrorists in Lebanon launch attacks on northern Israel.

'We must win properly - and permanently'

The most guaranteed way for Israel to rehabilitate it's southern towns.

Report:

Hamas stockpiling 200,000 gallons of fuel for rockets

Terror group which rules Gaza steals badly needed fuel from hospitals to power its war machine.

IDF Commander: We will not let victory slip from our hands

Commander of the 36th Division, Brigadier General Dado Bar Kalifa, tells his soldiers going into battle: 'We have an iron will. I trust you'