Swords of Iron

Elon Musk promises to connect Gaza to internet

'No doubt that Hamas will use Starlink for terror activities,' Communications Min. Shlomo Karhi says in response.

Three lightly injured in rocket barrage on central Israel

Shrapnel falls on private home after Gaza terrorists fire rockets at central Israel.

In one day: Three security incidents on Lebanon border

Antitank missiles, mortars, fired at Israeli territory after Israel intercepts surface-to-air missile fired from Lebanon.

IDF eliminates head of Hamas' aerial array

IDF eliminates terrorist responsible for Hamas' UAVs, drones, paragliders, aerial detection and aerial defense.

IDF forces operating on the ground in the northern Gaza Strip

Since early Friday evening, combined forces of armor, combat engineers and infantry have been operating on the ground in northern Gaza Strip

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The best soldiers are now operating in Gaza'

Chief of Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: 'The objectives of this war require a ground operation - the best soldiers are now operating in Gaza.'

Terrorists admit:

Shifa hospital being used for terrorist activity

The IDF and ISA reveal additional evidence of Hamas' use of the Shifa Hospital for terrorist activity

Canada:

Physician receives antisemitic death threat

Police in city of Mississauga, southwest of Toronto, investigating after physician receives antisemitic death threat.

UN General Assembly calls for 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza

Israel and the US vote against the resolution which fails to condemn Hamas for the October 7 attack against Israelis.

Iran warns Israel:

'The finger is on the trigger'

Iran's Foreign Minister says Lebanese and Palestinian Arab terrorists are ready to respond to Israeli ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

US officials:

'Talks on release of hostages will continue'

US government officials say talks will continue to pursue hostage negotiations, despite the intensification of Israeli strikes on Gaza.

PA reports:

Israeli tanks entered Gaza

The reports come after IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced IDF ground forces would be intensifying the ground operation.

White House:

'We'd support pause in fighting to allow release of hostages'

White House spokesman John Kirby says US supports a pause in operations in Gaza in order for humanitarian aid to enter.

Harris and Emhoff meet families of hostages

Vice President Harris tells the families there is no higher priority for her and President Biden than the safety of American citizens.

IDF thwarts aerial threat in the area of the Red Sea

IAF forces intercepted hostile targets in the area of the Red Sea on Friday morning.

Hamas headquarters located under Gaza hospital

The IDF has revealed that one of the largest hospitals in Gaza is hiding Hamas headquarters.

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Vienna Jewish community sets Shabbat table for captives

The Jewish community of Vienna, Austria, has set places at a Shabbat table for more than 200 people captured by Hamas.

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IDF naval commandos raid Hamas targets from sea

Shayetet 13 commandos entered Gaza from the sea and destroyed Hamas terrorist infrastructure.

Egyptian authorities:

Taba explosion caused by downed drone

The explosion occurred at a medical facility in Egyptian town located near Israeli border. Authorities belive drone came from Yemen.

UK activist & lawyer:

'Blood libels are here in an updated form'

Natasha Hausdorff is working against misinformation against Israel warns of the antisemitic motives driving world opinion.

The horrific phone call between a terrorist and his commander

Terrorist excitedly calls his commander while murdering innocents in Israeli town. 'I swear to Allah we will destroy them.'

Hamas battalion commander killed in Gaza

Madhath Mubashar, Commander of Hamas' Western Khan Yunis Battalion, took part in attacks against Israeli civilian communities and soldiers.

Home of senior Hamas terrorist to be demolished

Central Command chief signs order to demolish home of Hamas military leader Saleh al-Arouri near Ramallah.

IDF Spokesman:

IAF fighters deployed after aerial threat detected over Red Sea

IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says Israel will reveal evidence of Hamas' use of humanitarian facilities in Gaza today.

'His heart broke:'

Driver who saved children from Be'eri found dead

Beloved bus driver Haim Ben Aryeh, who lived through the Disengagement from Gaza, found dead weeks after witnessing scenes of massacre.

On Shabbat:

Anti-Israel protest to be held in Jewish Brooklyn neighborhood

Jewish residents advised to stay off the streets as 'Flood Brooklyn for Gaza' protest marches through Crown Heights to Chuck Schumer's home.

IDF demolishes store in Qalqilya which supported Hamas

Sign explaining store was closed for supporting terrorism left at site after store celebrates Hamas taking of hostages.

Jason Greenblatt:

'Ridiculous for Biden to talk of 2-State Solution at this time'

Former Trump Middle East envoy calls US President's remarks on Two State Solution in day after Hamas war 'tone deaf.'

IDF conducts targeted raids inside the Gaza Strip

IDF strikes terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Shuja'iyya area and throughout the Gaza Strip.

San Francisco:

Jewish-owned ice cream shop vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti

Windows of Smitten Ice Cream smshed, 'FREE PALESTIEN' written on store as antisemitism surges in US following Hamas massacre.

European Council condemns Hamas, urges humanitarian aid

European Council stresses Israel's right to defend itself from Hamas, but also calls for humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip.

Canada:

TV network fires journalist who denied Israel's right to exist

CTV News Atlantic dismisses journalist who said that "Jews can continue to exist, the Zionist ideology cannot.”

Biden:

'We're working around the clock to bring the hostages back'

US President reiterates commitment to secure the release of all hostages being held by Hamas: We will not stop until we get them home.

Biden meets Muslim American leaders

The meeting comes amid criticism by Muslim Americans over the President's handling of the crisis in Gaza.

Israel criticizes Russia for hosting Hamas delegation

Russian Foreign Ministry confirms a delegation of senior Hamas officials landed in Moscow. Israel condemns: An obscene step.

DeSantis announces:

'Florida will send drones, weapons and ammo to Israel'

Florida Governor announces he has arranged to send military aid to Israel as it prepares for an incursion of Gaza.

Report:

Netanyahu preventing closure of Al Jazeera due to legal concerns

Closure of Qatari-owned channel was supposed to be brought before the Cabinet, but the move is being delayed.

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Siren goes off during Chief Rabbi's lesson

Siren goes off in Kfar Chabad, located in central Israel, during Rabbi David Lau's lesson.

Congressman to Arutz Sheva:

'Millions of Americans are with you from beginning to end'

Congressman Derrick Van Orden: I promised the Jewish people that if something were to happen, I would come to help Israel.

White House spokesperson:

'Biden will not apologize for saying civilians will die in war'

Watch: White House spokesperson John Kirby fires back at reported when asked whether he thought Biden's comments on Gaza deaths are "harsh".

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Sadigura Rebbe meets with combat soldiers in the north

Sadigura Rebbe travelled from his home in Jerusalem to visit soldiers in the north, and show support.

Pentagon confirms US to transfer 2 Iron Dome batteries to Israel

The US purchased the 2 Iron Dome systems in 2019, systems being returned to Israel to assist in rocket defense in war with Hamas.

Report:

Defense leaders agreed Hamas was not interested in conflict

The leaders of the IDF and Shin Bet for the past year stated that Hamas wanted to gain legitimacy in Gaza through civilian measures

IDF: View from combat soldier’s helmet

IDF published a recording from a combat soldier’s helmet, showing the incident in which company commander Major Tal Groshka was killed.

UN Commision of Inquiry:

'Israel may not claim right to self-defense against Hamas'

Heads of Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry against Israel question Jewish State's right to self-defense, defend Guterres' remarks.

Report:

Qatar will sanction Hamas after the release of the hostages

US and Qatar agree that Doha will re-examine its relations with Hamas after the end of the hostage crisis in Gaza.

Am. Erdan shows video of Hamas beheading victim at UN

Ambassador Erdan presents photos of victims burned alive. 'Israel is not at war with human beings, we are at war with monsters.'

Minister of Defense:

'This is a war to defend our home and we will win'

Israel's Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, holds a briefing amid Israeli bombings in Gaza and Hamas rocket attacks. #Reu

Commander of Hamas Daraj Tuffah Battalion killed in Gaza

Daraj Tuffah Battalion's operatives played a significant role in the invasion and murderous attack against Israel on October 7th.

Liberman:

Liberman: 'Jordanian Ambassador to Israel must be reprimanded'

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman: "Jordanian Ambassador to Israel must be reprimanded, after top officials, including the Queen, criticized Israel.

BBC chief claims to be 'most impartial' news source in UK

BBC CEO Deborah Turness defends the organization amid widespread criticism of its refusal to call Hamas terrorists an anti-Israel bias.

Israel kills Hamas leader who was part of planning of massacre

Shadi Barud, Deputy Head of Hamas’ Intelligence Directorate who planned massacre together with Yahya Sinwar, killed in airstrike.

President Herzog:

"Hamas attack does not represent Islam"

President Herzog: "The Hamas attack does not represent Islam, the religion of love and brotherhood"

Opening our Eyes to Gaza again

Under fire: The IDF is restoring the observation posts

IDF and Min. of Defense have been working since the start of the war to repair observation posts and facilities damaged in the Hamas attack.

Danon to influencers:

'Share the horrors you see here with the world'

MK Danny Danon leads young Israeli influences on tour of southern communities ravaged by Hamas on October 7.

8-year-old receives liver transplant; meets with family of donor

An emotional meeting was held between 8-year-old Refael Horovitz and family of soldier Amichai Rubin =, who donated his liver lobe.

Herzog:

'The central problem of the conflict is terrorism'

Israel's President speaks to French TV, affirms Israel's commitment to international law while doing what is needed to defend itself.

English Lord:

'We need to call out terrorists and their apologists"

Lord Wolfson, a member of the British House of Lords, calls on England to take more firm measures against support for terrorists.

Iran:

Jews seek protection after tombs of Mordechai, Esther desecrated

Residents of the Hamadan province, site of graves of Mordechai and Esther, demonstrated, burned Israeli flags and desecrated the site.

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Family evacuates just before rocket hits apartment building

Parents carrying small children narrowly escape rocket strike on their building in Rishon Lezion.