Swords of Iron

Emmanuel Macron:

I'm here to express solidarity, goal is to release all hostages

French Pres. Macron, visiting Israel during war with Hamas, speaks with Israel's Pres. Herzog. Watch.

'ISIS on steroids'

Journalist describes video of Hamas massacre

Jotam Confino describes in detail the video presented to foreign journalists by Israeli authorities. 'After 35 minutes, I had seen enough.'

Analyst: This is how Hamas is delaying the ground incursion

Channel 12's Nir Dvori says Hamas is releasing hostages slowly to delay ground incursion, stresses: 'Israel needs to be leading, not led.'

In the Knesset:

New command center to handle surge in weapons permit requests

Knesset Speaker proposes using non-essential Knesset workers to handle wartime surge in requests for weapons licenses.

China 'sympathizes with the Palestinian people'

The Chinese foreign minister commented that his country is especially sympathetic to the residents of Gaza.

IDF takes out Hamas tunnel to coastline

IDF strikes over 400 terror targets in Gaza, hits dozens of terrorists preparing to launch missiles at Israel.

Obama warns:

'Some of Israel's actions in Gaza could weaken support'

Former President says any Israeli strategy in Gaza that ignores the human costs of the war could "backfire".

Former Mossad chief:

'No need to rush ground incursion in Gaza'

Former Mossad chief says that the more the IDF trains for ground entry, the more significant the results of the move will be.

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

White House says Biden reaffirmed commitment to secure the release of all the remaining hostages.

Canada:

Ontario party kicks out member over anti-Israel statement

Ontario New Democratic Party removes lawmaker who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza while failing to condemn Hamas.

Report:

US concerned about Israel’s plan of action in Gaza

Officials tell New York Times the Biden administration is concerned that Israel lacks achievable military objectives in Gaza.

Hamas' Telegram channels blocked on Android

Telegram channels of Hamas and Al-Qassam Brigades inaccessible through Google Play Store but can still be accessed on other platforms.

US officials welcome release of two hostages by Hamas

Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan: We continue to do everything possible to secure the release of all remaining hostages.

Austin, Gallant discuss US security assistance in phone call

Pentagon says Secretary of Defense spoke to Minister of Defense to receive updates on the war against Hamas.

After 17 days:

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz freed from Hamas captivity

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, who were kidnapped from Nahal Oz, have been released by Hamas, their husbands remain hostages.

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Biden abruptly interrupts speech

US President interrupts speech on the economy, says he has to go to the situation room.

IDF strikes terrorists who tried to fire rockets from Lebanon

IDF aircraft strikes terrorist cell that was attempting to fire rockets from Lebanon toward Israeli territory.

Netanyahu, Gallant and CoS:

'We're working in close and full cooperation, around the clock'

Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chief of Staff publish joint statement following reports of lack of trust between the IDF and the PM.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We're well prepared for the ground operations in the south'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with commanders of the 146th Division: We want to bring Hamas to a state of full dismantling.

MK Danny Danon: The goal is eradicating Hamas

MK Danny Danon calls on the government to 'leave not one part of Hamas intact'.

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Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz arrive at Rafah Crossing

Hamas releases 2 captives of the over 200 who were abducted to Gaza during Simchat Torah massacre.

5 commanders of Hamas Aerial Array killed since start of war

IDF eliminates commanders of military arm of Hamas which played significant role in attack against Israel.

New Immigrant:

'It felt right, like something that I am supposed to do'

Josh Rosenthal, a new immigrant to Israel, explains why he decided to move to Israel during days of war and terror.

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.