Swords of Iron

New York Times:

'IDF stopped eavesdropping on Hamas radio networks a year ago'

According to the report, Israel believed Hamas was not interested in launching an attack from Gaza that might invite a devastating response.

YU leads coalition of support for Israel's war against Hamas

More than 100 colleges and universities across the US and the world form coalition standing with Israel against Hamas.

Gaza Beach party organizer:

'The nation of Israel wants Gush Katif back'

Israeli plans beach party for end of November, celebrating Gaza takeover; tens of thousands mark themselves 'interested' or 'going.'

IDF Spokeperson:

'700 Hamas terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria'

IDF Spokesperson Hagari said that the IDF is expanding its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Shani Louk, previously assumed captive in Gaza, declared dead

The family of Shani Louk, who was documented being dragged towards Gaza, has been informed of her confirmed death.

CNN video shows Palestinian corpse sitting up

A clip showing the casualties of Israeli bombardments in Gaza captured what appears to be a corpse raising its head multiple times.

Due to support of Hamas:

Finance Minister Smotrich calls to stop funding PA

Finance Minister Smotrich instructed to halt transferring funds that are collected for the PA until the cabinet decides on the matter.

Rabbinical organization visits over 400 bereaved families

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has coordinated visits to more than 400 homes of families who lost loved ones.

Hillary Clinton:

'People calling for ceasefire now do not understand Hamas'

The former US Secretary of State explained that Hamas would exploit a ceasefire to rebuild armaments.

A 7-year-old warning:

2016 document given to Netanyahu predicts Hamas attack

A document written by then-Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman foresees that Hamas would attempt to capture Israeli communities.

CAM warns:

Act now against hate and incitement, or blood will be shed soon

Combat Antisemitism Movement calls on authorities to act before it is too late in the wake of 'open season on Jews.'

Ground operations continue:

IDF troops strike over 600 terror targets in Gaza

IDF troops strike staging post with over 20 Hamas terrorists inside, attack missile launching positions, weapons depots.

Simon Wiesenthal Center:

Germany, Austria, should grant citizenship to Israeli hostages

Simon Wiesenthal Center urges Germany, Austria, to take lead, grant joint citizenship to Israelis held captive by Hamas.

Iranian President warns:

'Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza "may force everyone" to act.

Report:

US Marine rapid response force moving toward Mediterranean

Officials tell CNN the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is making its way toward the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Vice President Harris:

'We have no intention of sending combat troops into Israel'

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells "60 Minutes" says the US is providing advice to Israel during Gaza war, not telling it what to do.

IDF strikes military infrastructure in Syrian territory

The strike is in response to launches from Syria toward Israeli territory earlier in the day.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism'

Biden speaks to Netanyahu for the eighth time since the war in Gaza started.

Bereaved father and husband:

'I hope we can maintain unity when the threat is gone'

Rabbi Leo Dee: "Everybody woke up to see that there was a new truth, there is good and there is evil in the world."

In the midst of the war:

Anti-Zionist haredi community announces day of prayer

The Eida Haharedit is calling on members to pray for the well-being of the Jews of the land of Israel.

IDF Spokeperson:

'We will chase Sinwar, until we catch him'

IDF Spokesperson Hagari updated that there are 239 hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.

PM's brother-in-law:

'Five leaders to blame for the failure'

Dr. Hagi Ben Artzi: 'Netanyahu also contributed to strengthening Hamas. The failure is huge – the rabbis were right, the generals failed.'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'IDF is focused on one thing now - victory'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi told artillery personnel that thanks to them many terrorists were already dead when infantry entered Gaza.

Israeli news anchor to CNN:

'World moved quickly from showing empathy to blaming Israel'

Yonit Levi explains that Israelis feel they shouldn't be allowed such a short window of support when fighting Hamas.

Hebrew U. to professor:

'Deep disgust and disappointment – better you leave'

HUJI heads sent letter to professor who claimed Israel was committing 'war crimes.' 'We are ashamed that you are a faculty member.'

Gallant to hostages' families:

'Ground offensive intertwined with effort to return hostages'

Defense Minister Gallant met with the families of the hostages and missing persons.

Brazil Parliament sing Hatikva

Brazil President supports Hamas; his Parliament sings Hatikva

President of Brazil Lula da Silva refuses to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization, claiming Israel is committing genocide.

Prime Minister to IDF sailors:

'You are warriors - lions of the sea'

PM Netanyahu visited the Ashdod Naval Base and sailed off the coast of southern Israel.

Justice Minister Levin:

'I'm not dealing with the judicial reform now'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin spoke about his efforts to establish an emergency government.

Israel to open additional water line to Gaza Strip

The war cabinet decided to open a second water line to the southern Gaza Strip claiming it would legitimize continuation of the operation.

Watch:

IDF tanks, infantry operate in Gaza

Security forces eliminate terrorists who shot at them as well as terrorists identified on the coastline near the Zikim area.

Live Updates - Week Three:

Rockets launched at Tel Aviv area

Rockets continue to be fired from Gaza and Lebanon terror groups throughout war's third week.

UNRWA: Thousands loot humanitarian aid warehouses

The UNRWA claims that warehouses holding humanitarian aid were emptied, I'm called for a more steady flow of supplies to Gaza.

Rocket barrage on Tel Aviv, central Israel

1 hurt running for safe room during rocket attack, fire caused in Ramat Gan building.

Czech Defense Minister:

'Our country should leave UN over response to Hamas'

Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová reacts to UNGA resolution passed overwhelmingly calling for ceasefire without mentioning Hamas.

Russian TV exchanges former Israeli PM for Hamas leader

A Russian television service published pictures of former Israeli PM Ehud Barak labeled as terrorist Ali Barakhah.

Netanyahu deletes, apologizes for post on intelligence heads

PM: 'I said things that should not have been said and give full support to leaders of security forces.'

Israeli flag flown over Gaza Strip building

IDF soldiers waved an Israeli flag over a building in the Gaza Strip during a ground operation conducted over the past day.

IDF Spokesman:

'IDF gradually expanding scope of actions in Gaza'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says families of 230 Hamas abductees have received notifications.

IDF officer seriously wounded by mortar shell from Gaza

An IDF officer was severely injured by a mortar shell fired from the Gaza Strip last night.

Gantz demands PM retract statements on security chiefs

After PM says all security, intelligence leaders told him Hamas was deterred, Benny Gantz says such statements undermine IDF during war.

He missed his son's Brit Milah

Florida Gov. recounts IDF reservist's emotional story

Ron DeSantis calls Hamas massacre 'the personification of evil,' says 'Israel values life, the Hamas terrorists worship death.'

IDF publishes list of terrorist leaders eliminated so far

The IDF has released a list of high-ranking terrorists eliminated so far in the war against Hamas.

IDF expands ground operations in Gaza

IAF continues airstrikes as ground troops push deeper into Gaza.

Netanyahu:

'All security officials told me that Hamas was deterred'

PMO issues statement clarifying that Netanyahu had received no warning from any security organization that Hamas intended to wage war.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down Brooklyn Bridge

At least 7,000 pro-Palestinian Arab protesters march through Brooklyn, justify Hamas murders of Israelis.

Erdogan at it again:

'Hamas is not a terrorist organization'

Turkish President takes part in mass pro-Palestinian Arab rally in Istanbul.

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated during the war so far

IDF publishes photos of Hamas terrorists eliminated since the start of the war.

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Hamas spokesperson walks out of BBC interview

Hamas spokesman Ghazi Hamad storms out of BBC interview after being challenged about the group killing Israeli civilians.

Former DM Shaul Mofaz:

'Release all the terrorists from the prisons'

Former Cos and Defense Minister says he supports release of all terrorists in exchange for hostages being held by Hamas.

IDF spokesman:

'Hamas leader is using psychological terrorism'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says 311 families of IDF soldiers have been notified that their loved ones fell in the war.

Former Mossad chief: 'I was very surprised, we were shocked'

'State of Israel made an unsuccessful distinction between Hamas and Gaza civilians,' former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says.

Trump to Hamas:

'Spill a drop of American blood, we spill a gallon of yours'

Former US President Donald Trump spoke against Hamas at an election rally in New Hampshire on Saturday evening.

22 days in captivity:

The faces and voices of the 29 children held hostage by Hamas

Channel 13 News airs presents video clips of the 29 children kidnapped by Hamas, with prayers for their safe return. Watch.

IDF strikes targets in Lebanon

IDF targets Hezbollah military compound, observation points.

Bennett's plan to defeat Hamas: Cut Gaza in half

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett presented his plan for the next phases of the war against Hamas.

Footage: Secondary blast at scene of rocket strike

Footage shows secondary blast at scene of rocket strike on Kiryat Ono. Earlier Saturday, a home in Kiryat Ono sustained a hit by a rocket.

Netanyahu:

'We will exhaust every possibility to bring hostages home'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets families of the hostages, promises, 'We will utilize and exhaust every possibility to bring them home.'

PM Netanyahu: This is a war of humanity against barbarians

PM Netanyahu, Defense Min Gallant, and Min. Benny Gantz hold joint press conference. 'This war is the task of our lives - and of my life.'

Girl who suffered cardiac arrest during Ashdod siren passes away

Assuta Hospital announces death of Tamar, the 9-year-old girl who lost consciousness during air raid siren in Ashdod.