Swords of Iron

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.

First responder: 'Those who had hope for peace have cracked'

Eran Casher, a first responder in southern Israel, claims that the idea of peace with Gaza is gone once and for all.

IDF believes Hamas is losing control of Gaza

750,000 Gazans defy Hamas to obey IDF orders to evacuate northern Gaza as military steps up its attacks on Hamas leadership.

Hamas Artillery Array leader killed in Gaza

Muhamad Qatmash, who was responsible for artillery operations in Hamas' Central Brigade in Gaza, killed in airstrike.

Protestors demanding destruction of Israel clash with NYPD

5,000 protestors gather for demonstration in Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn calling for the destruction of Israel.

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Families of captives sing national anthem

The families of those captured by Hamas gathered for a solidarity event in Tel Aviv and joined together in 'Hatikvah'.

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza periphery 2 weeks after massacre

Terrorist exhausted after 2 weeks in Israel, arrested while attempted to make his way back into Gaza.

MK's X account restricted for calling for elimination of Hamas

MK Tzvi Sukkot was restricted on X after he published a tweet calling for the elimination of Hamas leadership.

IDF Spokesman:

'Terror cell hiding under mosque was planning immenent attack'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says army struck a mosque in Jenin because terrorists under the msoque were a "ticking time bomb."

Haaretz journalist cries, denounces Israeli conduct against Gaza

Journalist Amira Hess claims that Israeli conduct against Gaza is 'impossible to justify'.

Terrorist behind Huwara murders killed in strike on Jenin mosque

IDF conducts aerial strike on terror compound in Al-Ansar Mosque in Jenin which contained terrorists planning an imminent attack.

MK Matan Kahana:

This is what a massacre smells like

A smell I have never smelled before. It’s complicated to explain. Actually, maybe it's better that I don't try at all.

Mosques used by Hamas for military purposes attacked in Gaza

IAF fighter jets strike dozens of Hamas targets in Gaza overnight.

Pro-Hamas protestors harass diners at Toronto Jewish restaraunt

Anti-Israel demonstrators wave Palestinian flags, shout at restaurant-goers, and demand boycott of "Zionist" Cafe Landwer.

John Bolton:

'Release of two hostages is a delay tactic by Hamas'

Former US National Security Advisor on release of two American hostages: I think this is an entirely cynical move by Hamas.

Lapid:

'The war must end with a change in reality'

Opposition leader calls on the government to define the goals of the "Swords of Iron" war.

Commander of Ground Forces:

'This is a war and we will win'

Commanding Officer of Ground Forces meets IDF commanders and soldiers during training and preparations for the ground maneuver.

Amid escalation with Iran:

US to send additional air defense systems to Middle East

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders series of additional steps to strengthen US posture in the region.

In new UNSC resolution:

US says Israel has the right to defend itself

It is not clear if or when the United States plans to put the draft resolution to a vote.

Settling the score:

ISA unit aims to eliminate terrorists who infiltrated Israel

Shin Bet establishes a unit called NILI whose goal is to eliminate each and every terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre.

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Family of released Hamas hostages speak out

Uri Raanan, father of Natalie Raanan and ex-husband of Judith Raanan, spoke outside his home in Bannockburn, Illinois.

IDF intercepts rocket launched from Lebanon

Three IDF soldiers injured by antitank missile, IDF strikes military compound in Lebanon.

Netanyahu to Italy's PM Meloni

'This is a test of civilization - and we will win'

'We defend the right of Israel existing, of defending itself, security for its people,' Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni says.

IDF attacks terror cell attempting to fire on northern Israel

IDF soldiers take out terror cell near Shlomi before terrorists succeed in launching antitank missile towards Israeli territory.

Hostages' family rejects rumors of BDS support

The family of the two women released by Hamas categorically denied any connection between their loved ones and BDS activities.

Report:

Trucks with aid to Gaza were not inspected for weapons

NY Times reports - and then deletes: Convoy of 20 trucks bringing aid into Gaza through Rafah Crossing were not checked for weapons.

Activist Yoseph Haddad

'My message to the world - you guys are next'

Online Israel advocate Yoseph Haddad warns that the world cannot slacken its support for Israel.

IDF: Over 2,000 haredim requested to enlist since start of war

IDF spokesman notes uptick in haredi requests to enlist, emphasizes, 'Every building which falls in Gaza is a building Hamas operates from.'

Netanyahu meets Italian PM in Tel Aviv

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni arrives in Israel for solidarity visit, meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Foreign Min.:

IDF found instructions for cyanide on Oct. 7 terrorist's body

IDF soldiers discover USB device containing instructions for homemade cyanide on body of Hamas terrorist who took part in massacre.

How to invade Gaza

A Washington Post projection details the likely goals and challenges for the IDF in the event of a ground invasion of Gaza.

Footage shows: Failed rocket launches fall within Gaza

IDF source confirms: 550 failed launches fell inside Gaza since the start of Hamas' war with Israel two weeks ago.

Chief of Staff to commanders:

'We'll enter Gaza, remembering the scenes from two weeks ago'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Gaza is crowded; the enemy is preparing a great many things for us, but we're preparing things for him as well.

20 trucks carrying aid enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

US warns: Unclear how long Rafah Crossing will remain open for foreign citizens to depart Gaza.

Report: Biden pressured Israel not to launch attack on Hezbollah

US officials 'believe Israel would struggle' to battle both Hamas and Hezbollah simultaneously, New York Times article says.

Cornell professor 'exhilarated' by Hamas massacre issues apology

Cornell professor apologizes for saying he was ‘exhilarated’ by Hamas attack, as campus Israel battles continue.

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IDF thwarts anti-tank missile attack in north

The IDF thwarted a terrorist cell that attempted to launch anti-tank missiles in the area of Har Dov in northern Israel.

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Biden speaks with Americans freed from Hamas captivity

US President Joe Biden spoke with freed hostages Judith Raanan & daughter Natalie Raanan.