Swords of Iron

Granddad of 2 fallen soldiers:

'Pained by the personal loss, focus on victory'

Rabbi Eiseman lost two grandsons in the war, is pained by the personal loss, but optimistic on a national level & calls to focus on victory.

'UN chief failed the test'

Yad Vashem blasts UN chief's statements on Hamas war

'Slaughter of Jews by Hamas on October 7th was genocidal in its intents and immeasurably brutal in its form,' Yad Vashem's Dani Dayan says.

Hamas fires rocket towards Eilat

Loud explosion heard near Eilat was caused by rocket fired from Gaza, report says.

Jordanian Queen claims: 'No evidence' Hamas beheaded babies

War between Israel and Hamas did not begin on Oct. 7, two state solution only path to peace, Jordan's Queen Rania tells CNN.

Minister Shai Piron:

'War against Hamas is worse than what happened in World War II'

Rabbi Shai Piron: 'l want to embrace, listen and hear. We are all suffering very strong post-trauma. Now, the time is to listen and build.'

Missile fired from Gaza activates air raid sirens near Haifa

IDF confirms: Rocket originating in Gaza was launched towards Carmel region in northern Israel.

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan cancels visit to Israel

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan says Hamas 'not a terror organization,' cancels visit to Israel.

IDF spokesman reveals:

This is the note found on the terrorist's body

IDF spokesman: Note on Hamas terrorist urges beheading, calls enemy a 'disease with no cure.'

Chief rabbi weighs in:

Should we pray for rain if it affects Gaza incursion?

Rabbi David Lau responds to query by IDF soldiers asking whether to pray for rain if it may disrupt a ground operation in Gaza.

Nasrallah on Hamas attack:

Hezbollah chief issues first public comment on the war

Hezbollah Sec. Gen. Nasrallah issues first comment on war, makes public statement together with senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders.

Report: Saudi Arabia intercepted missile launched from Yemen

One of the five missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel was intercepted by Saudi Arabia, WSJ reports.

Security forces eliminate Hamas battalion commander

Taysir Mubasher, commander of Hamas' North Khan Yunis Battalion, is eliminated by IDF soldiers.

IDF hits Hamas apparatus which prevented Gazans from evacuating

In widescale strikes, IDF hits Hamas terror tunnels, command centers responsible for arresting and imprisoning Hamas opponents.

UN Sec.-Gen. slams 'violations' of humanitarian law in Gaza

'Horrendous attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people,' UN's Guterres says.

Oct. 7 massacre:

Hamas used phone lines installed in Gaza tunnel system

Hamas terrorists who planned Oct. 7 attack on Israel avoided using phones and computers for two years, source tells CNN.

'Rules of the game have changed, Gaza will not rise again'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu: 'The IDF should not be pressured to enter Gaza; the war should end with Israeli control of Gaza.'

Sources: Netanyahu holding counsel with former security chiefs

'No choice but to enter Gaza,' source says, noting, 'Netanyahu does not have faith in the heads of Israel's security system.'

Iran's UN Ambassador:

'Blinken wrongly blamed us for Hamas attack'

Iran's UN Ambassador claims his country is committed to regional peace and stability after Blinken warns Iran not to attack US personnel.

Over silence on Israel-Hamas:

Israeli-American screenwriter quits Writers Guild

Screenwriter Dan Gordon blasts Writers Guild of America: Worst slaughter of Jews since Nazi Germany and you can't find a word to say.

After outrageous comments:

UN chief meets hostages' families, condemns Hamas

Antonio Guterres says "nothing can justify" abducting of civilians, after saying Hamas attack “did not happen in a vacuum”.

During activity in Jenin:

IDF UAV strikes terrorists who fired explosives

Gun battle during IDF and Border Police operation in Jenin area. Two terrorists arrested, no injuries among the soldiers.

Israeli soccer coach:

'My country is bleeding but no one will break us'

Watch: Barak Bakhar, who manages Red Star Belgrade, gives impassioned speech about Israel.

Following rocket launches:

IDF strikes military infrastructure of the Syrian Army

IDF fighter jets strike military infrastructure and mortar launchers belonging to Syrian Army after two rockets were fired from Syria.

Ambassador Herzog:

'Order the return of all hostages unconditionally'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US visits Red Cross, delivers birthday greeting to 9-year-old Israeli boy being held hostage by Hamas.

Due to Israel-Hamas war:

S&P lowers Israel's credit outlook from 'stable' to 'negative'

S&P credit ratings agency says a ratings downgrade is possible if the military conflict expands substantially.

Eight trucks with humanitarian aid enter Gaza Strip

Eight trucks with water, food and medical equipment enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing.

From Gaza:

Terror squad eliminated attempting to infiltrate into Israel

Residents of Zikim and Karmia instructed to lock their doors as security forces search area following elimination of cell at Zikim Beach.

WZO initiative:

Empty apartments in Israel for residents of the south

"My Home is Your Home" initiative will see Jews who own empty apartments in Israel put them up for residents of the south.

Report:

US forces in Middle East attacked 13 times in last week

Uptick in drone and rocket attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria follows Hamas lies about fake Israeli strike on Gaza hospital.

AP tells reporters not to call Hamas 'terrorists'

The Associated Press, the world's largest news agency, gives guidelines to reporters on what terms not to use in the Hamas-Israel war.

Former MK Moshe Feiglin:

Destroy Gaza, only then send the army in

Moshe Feiglin: “We are going to win because we are the people of the infinity. But we also have to save Am Yisrael from its own leaders."

Security source:

'When the power goes, Hamas will be forced out of the tunnels'

Official says without power, the ventilation systems in Hamas' tunnels won't work and leaders will be forced to leave tunnels or suffocate.

Hamas used negotiations with PMO to hide massacre plans

Terror group which rules Gaza held high-level negotiations on release of captive IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians while plotting attack.

Bennett to CNN:

'Sec. General's 'vacuum' comments prove again UN is a sham'

Former PM of Israel says Antonio Guterres' remarks blaming Israel for Hamas massacre 'tantamount to understanding Nazis or Al Qaeda.'

Chilling recording:

'Hi Dad, look how many Jews I killed!'

Terrorist used victim's phone to call his family in Gaza and boast of how many Jews he killed during the Simchat Torah massacre.

Jews in Kyiv unite in prayer for Israel

Senior officials at Israeli embassy and Ukrainian parliament participate in special prayer rally held in Kyiv for Israel's safety

Filipino caregiver saves 95-year-old from terrorist

Filipino caregiver hid with her patient, Nitza, until a terrorist entered the saferoom. She offered him money to keep them alive.

Israel's ambassador demands Guterres resign as UN Sec. Gen.

Amb. Erdan: UN Sec. Gen, who shows understanding for the mass murder of children, women, and the elderly, is not fit to lead the UN.

Journalist confronts Al Jazeera: 'You shouldn't be here'

Journalist Haim Etgar confronts Qatari network “Al Jazeera” staff: "Why are you still broadcasting here?"

2 hurt in heavy rocket barrage on central Israel

Red alert sirens activated in central Israel, Judea and Samaria communities as Hamas claims it fired a heavy barrage on Tel Aviv.

FM Cohen to UN Sec. Gen:

'What world do you live in? Certainly not our world'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announces boycott of UN Secretary-General after Guterres blames Israel for Hamas massacre.

UN Secretary-General:

'Hamas attacks did not happen in a vacuum, but after occupation'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres accuses Israel of war crimes, demands cease-fire, and blames Israel for the Hamas massacre.

Chief of Staff:

'Hamas will regret starting war; it's already regretting it'

Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi: 'Demolishing Hamas' is one of the main goals of this war.'

Hospital spokesman responds to uproar over captive's statement

Spokesman for Ichilov Hospital says 'I am not a censor and don't dictate to a person freed from captivity what to save.'

Israeli source:

'Hamas adopts the Nazis' methods of hiding its atrocities'

Israeli political source notes similarities between freed captive Yocheved Lifshitz's statements of her conditions and fake Nazi tours.

Father of kidnapped soldier:

'Our sons should be released first'

Prof. Simcha Goldin: "When talking about the release of soldiers from Hamas, they should start with Oron Shaul, followed by Hadar"

'A public relations disaster'

Israeli media personalities denounce the decision to have the woman freed by Hamas hold a live press conference.

DHS official suspended for supporting Hamas

A Department of Homeland Security official has been suspended for praising the Hamas invasion of Israel.

Experts:

Prisoner release is Hamas psychological warfare

Experts say the released hostages are a ploy to garner support for Hamas - and that Israel is not countering it properly.

Israel in Turmoil:

Unity, introspection, and lessons from challenging times

When asking, 'Why did this war happen to us?' rather than pointing out others' faults, we should focus on self-improvement.

El Al cargo flight carries pictures of hostages on its seats

Special flight of equipment headed for Israel had pictures of hostages held captive by Hamas on its seats, in hopes of their speedy return.

ZAKA spokesman hospitalized after fainting

Moti Bukchin, spokesman for ZAKA, fainted and was hospitalized after a meeting of the organization's psychologists.

IDF to residents of Gaza:

Share information about hostages in your area

As part of efforts to free hostages held by Hamas, the IDF sent messages to residents of Gaza and emphasized: "We guarantee confidentiality"

Freed hostage speaks:

'They abducted me on a motorcycle, beat me, I suffered horrors'

Yocheved Lifshitz, freed from Hamas captivity, describes what went on in Gaza.

Nazism again in Huwara:

Swastikas and PLO flags on a wall in Huwara

'Destroy the wall immediately. The policy of accepting Nazi terror is over!' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan demands.

Samaria Council distributes weapons to emergency squad

One week after Samaria leader Yossi Dagan purchased 300 rifles for the emergency team, the weapons are in the hands of those who need them.

Israeli jorunalist to Amanpour

I thought I knew something about our enemy, no one imagined this

Watch: Ilana Dayan, one of Israel’s best-known journalists, spoke last night with Christiane Amanpour

Families of hostages travel to Italy to push for their release

Delegation of relatives of Israelis murdered and abducted by Hamas travels to Italy for meetings with key leaders.

Israel rebukes Russia over support for Gaza

A severe message has been delivered to Moscow that Russia's support for Gaza is unacceptable to Israel.

Hollywood celebrities call for release of hostages

An open letter from multiple noted actors calls on President Joe Biden to push for the release of of all hostages from the Hamas invasion.