Swords of Iron

The Lubavitcher Rebbe's view on war

Media company JEM published a video showing what the Lubavitcher Rebbe said to Israel's leaders during the first Lebanon war.

The terrorists' confessions:

'We beheaded people, set fire to houses with people inside'

Interrogations reveal Hamas offered $10,000 and an apartment to anyone who abducted an Israeli to Gaza.

Gallant:

'We are preparing for next step, it is coming soon'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tours Ashdod Navy base, praises soldiers for work in thwarting many terror attacks.

Hamas terrorist confesses:

'The plan was to go from house to house and kill everyone'

IDF publishes footage from interrogation of terrorist who was captured following the Simchat Torah massacre, including orders to rape.

Deri: We didn't yet have a plan to defeat Hamas

The leader of Shas claims that the government is still in the process of formulating a plan to end Hamas permanently.

PA prime minister:

'The Palestinians have owned this land for thousands of years'

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh accuses Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, calls Israel a 'colonialist entity.'

IDF: Ground operation essential to destroy Hamas

IDF sources warned that the goals of the war cannot be achieved without a ground operation - the sooner the better.

New York Times:

Hamas likely to release 50 hostages with dual citizenship

Terror group uses its hundreds of hostages in attempt to forestall ground invasion by Israel following massacre of 1,400 Israelis.

Smotrich details wartime economy plans

Finance Minister Smotrich told reporters the steps the government is taking to counter economic impacts of the war.

Hamas launches 2 suicide drones against southern Israel

One drone intercepted as terrorist group that rules Gaza attempts new attack on southern Israel.

Foreign journalists shown video of Hamas atrocities by IDF

1,000 reporters from other nations brought to communities of southern Israel whose residents were massacred by Hamas.

Saudi analyst:

'Hamas will not free Palestine with its paragliders'

Abdulrahman al-Rashed writes that it is hard to understand why Hamas would launch an attack that would spell the end of the organization.

Complaint filed in ICC against Hamas:

'If Hague ignores massacre, it has no right to exist'

Shurat HaDin files complaint with The Hague against Hamas for war crimes and crimes against humanity during their attack on Israel.

On CNN: Ayelet Shaked presents photos from massacre

Former Justice Min. tells CNN: 'Hamas murdered our babies, this is a fight about humanity and we won't let evil win.'

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Ishay Ribo performs for soldiers on the front line

Israeli pop star Ishay Ribo performed for the reservists of the Artillery Corps 9260th Brigade. Ribo sang: 'Am Israel Chai'

Gaza hospital blast:

New York Times apologizes for pushing Hamas narrative

NYT says editors should have taken more care with the initial presentation and been more explicit about what information could be verified.

After battle on Gaza border:

IDF soldier meets ambulance team who saved his life

United Hatzalah volunteer ambulance team reunites with soldier after Gaza periphery rescue.

Online campaign: 'In Gaza, no one is uninvolved'

Following calls on Israel to avoid harming uninvolved Gazans, artist Or Reichert publishes clip showing Gaza civilians joining terrorists.

Greek Prime Minister:

'Israel can count on our support and our help'

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with his Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem.

Lehi vet. to Arutz Sheva:

'Our motto: Death to the enemy, peace to Israel'

95-year-old Lechi underground fighter Ezra Yachin says that Israel needs to destroy Hamas to overcome the national trauma.

Spanish synagogues defaced by anti-Israel graffiti

Spain-Israel tensions flare and multiple Spanish synagogues are hit with anti-Israel graffiti.

In one morning: Over 100 haredim enlist in IDF

Over 100 haredi new recruits will undergo basic training before serving as ambulance drivers and paramedics in the IDF.

Ohad celebrates 9th birthday in Hamas captivity

On October 7th, Ohad Munder was captured by Hamas terrorists with his mother and grandparents. Today is his birthday.

Communal effort:

Planeload of donated medical supplies arrives in Israel

El Al Dreamliner carrying first aid gear, medical equipment donated by Jews across the USA.

Aviation Authority:

These are the airlines currently flying out of Tel Aviv

Civil Aviation Authority publishes list of airlines flying in and out of Israel despite war with Hamas.

Despicable:

Man allegedly loots trailer, $10,000 from massacre scene

Be'er Sheva resident allegedly entered the site of the Supernova festival under the guise of searching for missing persons.

Ahead of ground incursion: IDF hits potential threats in Gaza

IDF hits terror tunnels, mortar launches, and antitank positions in Gaza, in preparation for expected second stage of war.

Judea and Samaria:

IDF preparing for potential terrorist assault on communities

The IDF has been reinforcing communities to prevent an attack similar to that which occurred in southern Israel.

Report:

Ground incursion delayed to allow US to send additional forces

US voices concerns of Iranian attacks on its forces due to ground incursion, asks for time to send additional forces to the region.

NFL:

New York Giants pay tribute to hostages held by Hamas

Flags fly in 10 empty seats in MetLife Stadium to honor Americans currently being held hostage.

Cleared for publication:

Corporal Tamir Barak killed while operating in Gaza

Corporal Tamir Barak, 19, killed when an anti-tank missile was fired at a tank and an engineering vehicle.

South Africa:

Chief Rabbi rewrites prayer after government supports Hamas

Following the amendment, Jews will pray for the people of South Africa and not the government.

Archbishop of Canterbury:

'Don't assume Israel was behind Gaza hospital explosion'

Church of England's spiritual head says assuming Israeli culpability for Gaza hospital explosion is an "antisemitic blood libel".

IDF continues extensive strikes in Gaza

PA reports say IDF carried out strikes near Shifa and Al Quds hospitals. Hezbollah terror targets struck in the north.

In wake of Israel-Hamas war:

German leaders denounce rise in antisemitism

Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz: I am deeply outraged by the way in which antisemitic hatred and inhuman agitation have been breaking out.

State Department:

'US citizens in Lebanon should leave now'

State Department advises US citizens in Lebanon to leave right away amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

Joint int'l statement:

'Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism'

Leaders of US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain back Israel, reiterate need to protect civilians.

Senior Israeli official:

'There will be no ceasefire in Gaza'

Senior Israeli official tells CNN there will be “no ceasefire” in Gaza amid efforts to free hostages.

Blinken:

'We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected'

Secretary of State says US talks with Israel on ground incursion in Gaza are focused on the need to minimize harming of innocent civilians.

Biden and Netanyahu agree:

'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

Fox News:

A deep-dive into the US Marines' arsenal amid war in Israel

'FOX & Friends' hosts Pete Hegseth and Joey Jones break down the combat capabilities of the USMC's Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)

Gaza border communities struggle to sustain farms amid the war

Farmers in the south, near the Gaza Strip, are being aided by groups of volunteers. i24NEWS Correspondent Uri Shapira reports.

Bennett to BBC interviewer:

'The BBC has taken the Gazan side, shame on you'

Former Prime Minister confronts BBC interviewer who only asked him questions concerning the citizens of Gaza.

Israel is busy making peace, Hamas evil

First Hamas has to be brought to justice. This will happen soon. Then Israel can continue the business of peace with its Arab neighbors.

IDF Spokesman to Arutz Sheva:

The world must see the massacre aftermath - with their own eyes

Lt. Col. Richard Hecht explained the importance of showing the media what occurred in southern Israel while it was still fresh.

Netanyahu to world leaders:

'Victory over Hamas is victory for the entire world'

The Prime Minister spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

President Herzog reveals:

Terrorists carried instructions to make WMDs

Israeli President Isaac Herzog revealed that terrorists that infiltrated Israel carried instructions on spreading deadly chemical agents.

IDF finds booby-trapped school bag left by Hamas terrorists

Bag contained a remotely-activated explosive device and an explosive weighing about 7 kilograms hidden in a school bag.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'It may take time, but in the end there will be no more Hamas'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel's victory will come from a combination of its aerial and ground capabilities.

'My son is wounded in Gaza'

Father of hostage reveals footage of kidnapping

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's father reveals video of kidnapped son. Calls on the Red Cross to immediately visit the hostages.

Poll:

Majority of Israelis want Israel to eliminate Hamas

When asked what the ultimate goal of the war should be, 70% of the public answered 'eliminate Hamas.'

21 orphaned children lost both parents in murderous Hamas attack

Children from 13 different families lost both parents. In at least one case, a parent was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists to Gaza.

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Senator Lindsey Graham: 'What does Hamas mean in English? ISIS'

US congressional delegation delivers statements following a visit to Israel.

Report:

US attempting to delay Israeli ground incursion

Biden called on Israel to protect civilians and reiterated his support for a two-state solution.'

Haunting:

Three Bears version of the atrocities in the south

A new video that went online starts as a children's fairy tale but quickly shows that it is describing the murderous terrorist attack.

Secretary Austin:

Ground offensive 'is extremely difficult, goes at a slow pace'

The US Secretary of Defense explained that the Gaza tunnel system makes operation more difficult than that against ISIS.

Stole a car and hid:

This is how terrorist was found two weeks after attack

A terrorist was found hiding in an orchard in southern Israel after the owner of the car he stole reported it.

Netanyahu to IDF commandos:

'If Hezbollah enters war, it will be the mistake of its life'

Netanyahu said that the ramifications of a war with Hezbollah would be destructive for Lebanon.

Decapitation and burning:

IDF officer describes horrors of Hamas massacre

Col. Golan Vach, who is directing search and rescue operations in southern Israel, describes the atrocities committed by Hamas forces.

Israel at war - Live updates:

Missiles continue to be fired from Gaza and Lebanon

Missiles continue to be launched from south and north as IDF prepares for ground incursion into Gaza.