Swords of Iron

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The segment of Herzog's BBC interview which did not air

Herzog in omitted section of interview: I don't want to go into whether the BBC has been objective or not.

Amid war in Gaza:

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel

Earlier, Bolivia's government broke diplomatic ties with Israel and accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity.

Austrian MP visiting Israel:

'We support Israel. Refugees completely changed our society'

Dr. Reinhold Lopatka, VP of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, explains the world's mistakes in viewing the war against Hamas.

MK responds to Blinken:

'There are only two types of Palestinians in Gaza right now'

MK Amit Halevi: There are Palestinians who support Hamas's Nazi education and who serve as human shields. We can and must bomb both.

Blinken to Congress:

'We must both defend Israel and aid Palestinian civilians'

In op-ed, Secretary of State urges members of Congress to support defense aid to Israel.

Censorship:

BBC interviews Herzog, omits his criticism of the network

British network chooses not to air portion of interview in which Israeli President criticized its biased coverage of Israel.

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French parliament honors son of hostage family

Members of the Assemblée Nationale honored Alon Adar, whose grandmother Yaffa and cousin Tamir were kidnapped to Gaza

Keir Starmer: Now is not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza

UK Labour Party leader warns a ceasefire right now would leave Hamas with the ability to repeat the October 7 massacre.

Berlin police apologize for removing posters of Israeli hostages

The Berlin police issued an apology after recordings showed police officers removing posters with pictures of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Poland:

Norwegian student suspended after painting Israeli flag in trash

Norwegian student suspended from studies in Warsaw after demonstrating with sign "Keep the world clean" and drawing of Israel flag in trash.

IDF Commander: “The eyes of the world are on us'

162nd Division Commander Brig. Gen. Itzik Cohen tells soldiers: 'We didn't choose this battle, the enemy wanted it, the enemy started it.'

Commander of Hamas Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

Ibrahim Biari, responsible for sending numerous terrorists over border on October 7, numerous attacks over the years, killed in Gaza.

Muderer! Genocide! Anti-Israel activists shout at Antony Blinken

Anti-Israel activists interrupt US Secretary of State's remarks before Senate 6 times, screeching that he has blood on his hands.

2 soldiers killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza

Sergeant Roei Wolf and Sergeant Lavi Lipshitz fell while defending Israel against Hamas terrorists during war in northern Gaza.

Senior Hamas official:

'Tunnels were meant to protect us and not the residents of Gaza'

Mousa Abu Marzook: "The tunnels were meant to protect us. The UN is supposed to provide protection to the residents of Gaza".

Former Shin Bet Chief:

‘We misread the intelligence data’

Yaakov Peri, former head of the Israeli security agency Shin Bet: “We have witnessed a military and technological intelligence failure.'

4 hurt, 1 seriously, in rocket strike in Ashdod

7 vehicles set ablaze in latest rocket attack on Ashdod, injured taken to hospital from 2 sites of rocket strikes.

Shocking:

Hamas attack left 96 children orphans, 20 lost both parents

96 children lost a father or mother in the murderous Hamas attack – 20 were orphaned by both parents.

'This is the closet in which two children hid from Hamas'

Michael and Amelia took shelter from Hamas terrorists in a closet. Their mother's bloodstains are still visible on the floor just outside.

Pres. Herzog:

'When they say from the river to the sea, it means without Jews'

Israeli President meets with European Jewish leaders amid rise in global antisemitism in wake of Hamas massacre.

Danon to EU: 'Don't accept the existence of Hamas'

Likud MK Danny Danon urged European lawmakers to support Israel's campaign to eradicate Hamas.

Liberated soldier's mother: 'We have experienced a miracle'

Maggie Megidish, whose daughter was liberated by Israeli forces, says a prayer of thanksgiving for having her daughter back.

IAF thwarts Houthi attack on southern Israel

In first since war began, IAF uses 'Arrow' system to intercept missile aimed towards Israeli territory.

IDF spokesman:

Coming weeks will demand resilience and patience from us all

Number of confirmed hostages rises to 240, some hostages are not Israeli citizens, IDF spokesman clarifies.

Shurat Hadin: 'To defeat Hamas, we must isolate Qatar'

The director of the Shurat Hadin lawfare organization explains the legal front against Qatari institutions supporting Hamas.

IDF commander: 'You are the generation of victory'

'They are all looking at us now. They trust you and believe in you, you are the generation of victory,' commander of Southern Command says.

Yad Vashem chair to UN Amb.:

Wearing the yellow star humiliates the State of Israel

Act of wearing a yellow star during UN Security Council meeting 'disparages the victims of the Holocaust,' Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan says.

Counter-terrorism expert:

'Three miracles occured on October 7th'

IDF reservist Yair Ansbacher notes three miracles that had they not occurred, the attack would have ended in a much more difficult way.

European Israel Allies Caucuses condemn Iran-sponsored terrorism

Chairs of European Israel Allies Caucuses release resolution condemning Iran’s state-sponsored terrorism & war crimes against Israel.

Houthis likely responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat

Hezam al-Asad, member of Houthi movement's political bureau, hints his organization is responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat.

Sirens in Eilat:

Hostile aircraft shot down over Red Sea outside Israel's borders

Sirens sound in Eilat and nearby areas, due to suspected aircraft infiltration, IDF carries out successful intercept over Red Sea.

'Chances for hostages being released are 50-50'

A senior US official commented that the negotiations for the release of the hostages held by Hamas are in progress, but uncertain.

From the Battle of Amalek to the war with Hamas

Those who neglect history risk repeating its mistakes. Here are some key takeaways from the Battle of Amalek that remain pertinent today.

IDF:

Numerous Hamas terrorists killed, hundreds of targets struck

IDF combat forces strike 300 targets, Hamas military compounds inside underground tunnels.

Florida 'Mom For Liberty' goes on antisemitic livestream

The first Mom For Liberty to successfully ban Anne Frank went on an antisemitic livestream.

Japan imposes new Hamas-related sanctions

Japan announces sanctions on individuals and a company connected to the Hamas terrorist organization.

MK to Hamas leader:

'We are your door to hell'

In speech at the Knesset, MK Almog Cohen speaks in Arabic to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

With IDF and Shin Bet approval

8,000 Palestinian Arab workers enter from Judea and Samaria

Israel in recent weeks has approved the entry of 8,000 Palestinian Arab workers from Judea and Samaria.

Britain:

Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Ministerial aide Paul Bristow removed from government role after sending a letter to PM calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Amb. Erdan wears yellow star:

'Israel will no longer live with brutal Nazis on her borders'

Israel's Amb. Erdan speaks at UN Security Council, notes both Hamas and Nazis seek annihilation of the Jewish People.

Mossad chief visited Qatar as part of efforts to free hostages

The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, visited Qatar this past weekend as part of the efforts to free the hostages held by Hamas.

Report:

Hamas offers to trade Russian hostages for weapons

Terror group reportedly offers to release 8 Russian citizens kidnapped on October 7 in exchange for anti-aircraft weapons from Moscow.

MK Illouz: There are no two sides in this conflict

'Anyone who tries to find a middle side in the name of some political correctness, is really morally bankrupt,' Likud's MK Dan Illouz says.

IDF seeks to conscript civilian drones

Notifications published on social media have called for the owners and operators of quadcopters to join the war effort.

IDF spokesman calls video of hostages 'psychological terrorism'

IDF spokesman comments on video of a trio of Hamas captives denouncing Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Biden Admin. presents plan to combat antisemitism on campus

Homeland Security, Justice, and Education Departments join forces to combat the wave of antisemitism which has gripped US universities.

Hamas article claims to exploit Israeli political divides

A Hamas publication lauded the organization's spokesperson for using Israeli politics to weaken Israel.

Gallant:

'Hamas has 2 options, unconditional surrender or death'

Defense Minister says that rescue of Private Ori Megidish demonstrates the importance of the ground operation in Gaza.

New Jersey Jewish school:

'Only colleges with plans to keep Jewish students safe welcome'

Torah Academy of Bergen County takes action amid wave of antisemitism on college campuses to protect its students.

Netanyahu:

'Calls for cease-fire are calls for Israel to surrender'

PM to foreign media: 'The Bible says there is a time for peace and a time for war. This is a time for war.'

IDF rescues soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7

PVT. Ori Megidish is the first person abducted by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza to be rescued by the IDF.

Netanyahu:

'Hamas will be crippled, Gaza won't be the same'

PM speaks to Cabinet about the war against Hamas and Israel's goals in the war.

"Hamas' main hope is the internal dispute in Israel"

A former advisor to PM Bennett explains how to erode Hamas morale as the war goes on.

Samaria town:

No entry for Palestinian Authority Arabs during wartime

Alei Zahav committee: 'We oppose entry of Palestinian workers to the Alei Zahav industrial zone during wartime.'

Lapid: These 6 Hamas leaders must die

Opposition leader says he will support any step the government takes to return Hamas' hostages.

Hassidic leader sends gifts to IDF soldiers

The Boyan Rebbe sent prayer books, chocolates, and letters to soldiers. 'You are etched into our hearts and into the hearts of the people.'

Psychological warfare:

Hamas publishes video of hostages criticizing Netanyahu

Terror group posts video showing 3 hostages saying that Netanyahu abandoned them. Arutz Sheva will not share the video.

IDF eliminates four prominent Hamas terrorists

IDF continues ground offensive in Gaza, attacking terror cells, missile launchers, and prominent Hamas terrorists.

Hezbollah officials call out Hamas leader

Senior personalities in Hezbollah are furious at Khaled Mashal for calling on them to fight Israel from his luxury hotel in Qatar.

Rocket fired from Gaza hits Ashkelon factory

Rocket hits Ashkelon factory, residential building in Netivot; no injuries reported.