Swords of Iron

Sources:

Saudi Arabia puts talks with Israel on hold amid war

Saudi Arabia is putting US-backed plans to normalize ties with Israel on ice, according to two sources who spoke to Reuters.

German FM tears up:

'These days, we are all Israelis'

Germany Foreign Minister Baerbock meets families whose loved ones were abducted: I am shocked as a human being, a mother and a daughter.

Hamas terrorist admits to horrors on the Gaza border

A captured Hamas terrorist admits to interrogators that the invaders both raped and beheaded Israelis in communities they attacked.

CNN:

Hamas trained near the borders of Israel for almost two years

According to a special report, Hamas trained for its attack in plain sight and less than a mile from Israel's heavily fortified border.

Journalists tour base where victims are being identified

A contingent of foreign journalists toured an IDF base where the victims of the Hamas invasion are being identified.

Jonathan Pollard:

The Day After

Going forward, not one Palestinian should be allowed to reside in Gaza. Opinion.

Gallant:

'Fortitude is in every Jew's DNA'

Gallant said that the war will be long, tough, and there will be a price, "but we will win."

Bennett:

'Everyone must participate in the diplomacy effort'

Former PM Naftali Bennett calls for every Israeli to share every video of the invasion they can - even the most painful.

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Ishay Ribo performs for IDF soldiers on the front lines

Israeli singer Ishay Ribo toured IDF bases in the south, where he performed for the troops participating in Operation Swords of Iron.

Heartbreaking:

Father of abducted girls cries out to Italian Deputy PM

Yoni Asher, whose wife and two young daughters were abducted by Hamas, in a tearful meeting with the Deputy PM of Italy.

US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin arrives in Israel, meets Israeli DM

Defense Minister Yoav Galant and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are currently meeting at the command center in Tel Aviv.

The Daily Portion / Telling our story

Every story has a beginning, a middle, and an end.

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IDF destroys Hamas drone launch sites on Gaza roofs

'This is another example of how Hamas uses civilian buildings for military purposes,' IDF says.

Major Oriel Bibi OBM

A man of values and life-saving volunteering

IDF Officer and MDA volunteer, Major Oriel Bibi, fell in the "Iron Swords" war.

Israeli diplomat stabbed in Beijing

Possible terror attack in China comes as Hamas calls for global 'day of jihad' and rage in support of the massacre of 1,300 Israelis.

IDF Spokesman:

'120 families have been informed their loved ones are captives'

IDF spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari says a tense weekend is beginning, calls on Israelis to exercise vigilance.

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War of Independence veteran explains how to fight the enemy

95-year-old former Lehi soldier, Ezra Yachin, explains what Israel should do to its enemies. 'We are not in Hitler's Europe.'

Israel protests China's refusal to condemn Hamas over massacre

Israeli envoy Rafi Harpaz speaks to Chinese envoy Zhai Jun, expresses shock at Chinese response to worst massacre of Jews since Holocuast.

First wartime poll:

Gantz rises to 43 seats, Likud falls to 19

Right-wing coalition falls to 42 seats, opposition rises to 78 seats as voters react to Hamas massacre.

Defense Ministry supports newly bereaved families

Israel's Defense Ministry states it s taking proactive steps to assist bereaved families of fallen soldiers, police, and Shit Bet personnel.

Multiple Jewish schools in New York closed over 'Day of Jihad'

Security increased at Jewish institutions, NYPD on heightened alert as Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal calls for global terrorist support today

German officials attend prayer for Israel at Berlin synagogue

Chief Rabbi of Berlin lauds show of solidarity by German government officials at the main synagogue of Berlin.

Singing at brothers' funeral: Main thing is not to fear

At the request of the family, famous song of the words of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov sung at funeral of Noam and Yishai Slotky.

A platform for a nation and for miracles

Hashem has no other Am Yisrael in this world. So, Hashem “has no choice” but to exercise His right and privilege to save Am YIsrael.

IDF to UN:

'Gazans should relocate to the south within 24 hours'

UN spokesperson: It impossible for such a movement to take place without humanitarian consequences. IDF strikes on Gaza continue.

ICC chief prosecutor:

'We have jurisdiction over war crimes carried out by Hamas'

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan tells Reuters the court can rule on "war crimes" by Israel even though it is not a member state.

Yisrael Beytenu MK to A7:

'If we're invited to the emergency government - we will join'

MK Hamad Amar calls on the public: Today is the time to unite.

Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for Israel

Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas attack, light up ballpark in blue and white.

Liberman to Arutz Sheva:

'It is impossible to end the war without a ground maneuver'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Our MKs will support entering the government and any move that will lead to a decision.

Moving:

Israeli singer Noa Kirel sings the national anthem in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets host Israeli team Maccabi Ra'anana for a preseason game, hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas attack.

'The most difficult image':

British newspaper to feature picture of baby murdered by Hamas

Friday’s edition of the Daily Telegraph will feature a picture posted by the Israeli government of a baby murdered by Hamas terrorists.

Aryeh Deri:

'Unity government will give hope to the public'

Shas chairman comments on emergency government: The public wanted the decision-makers to be united and it was successful, even if partially.

Footage from Huwara:

IDF demolishes pizzeria which demeaned woman abducted to Gaza

IDF bulldozer operates in Huwara to demolish pizzeria that encouraged terrorism through advertisement featuring woman abducted to Gaza.

Israel Allies Caucuses worldwide support Israel

Chairmen of Israel Allies Caucuses in over 30 countries worldwide declare staunch support for Israel’s ongoing “Swords of Iron” operation.

Public Diplomacy Minister Galit Distel Atbaryan resigns

Minister of Public Diplomacy Galit Distel Atbaryan decides to resign from her post and return to the Knesset as an MK.

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Blinken has emotional meeting with massacre survivors

US Secretary of State meets survivors of the Hamas massacre near the Gaza border.

Bennett spars with British interviewer: 'Shame on you'

Ex-PM becomes furious as Sky News interviewer keeps asking about Gaza casualties. 'When you bombed the Nazis you didn't ask such questions.'

Amid Hamas calls to riot:

Israelis abroad asked to take caution

Israel's National Security Council and Foreign Ministry warn that Hamas has called supporters worldwide to hold a "Day of Rage".

DeSantis orders rescue operation to bring Floridans from Israel

State Department announces charter flights to bring US citizens and their families back from Israel to start tomorrow.

Israeli Arabs to protest Israel's war against Hamas

Activists in Umm al-Fahm are planning a vehicular procession to protest what they call 'Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip.'

Senior Middle East commentator

'We didn't understand the Middle East'

Senior Middle East commentator Zvi Yehezkeli answers every Israeli's most burning question - how could this happen?

Helmet-cam footage:

Dramatic liberation of IDF post by Navy commandos

Elite Shayetet 13 naval commando unit killed 60 Hamas terrorists, captured 26, and rescued 250 hostages.

Knesset approves unity govt

Netanyahu: 10-7 the most horrible day for Jews since Holocaust

'This really is a war for our home.  And it must end with one thing, a complete victory. And the crushing and elimination of Hamas.'

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President Herzog argues with foreign correspondent

Israeli President Isaac Herzog responds when asked about Gaza's civilian population. 'We have to fight; what do you want us to do?'

Eyewitness testimony:

'The road was full of cars with bullet holes and dead bodies'

EMT rushed back from Poland trip to scenes of a massacre. 'I got on my ambulance and started doing missions.'

London:

Jewish schools to remain closed due to antisemitism

Torah Vodaas in Edgware and Ateres Beis Yaakov in Colindale both informed parents on Thursday evening they would not reopen until Monday.

Over 700 celebrities stand with Israel, condemn Hamas

Gal Gadot, Jerry Seinfeld among hundreds of celebrities who sign letter calling on entertainment industry to forcefully condemn Hamas.

Family of heroes:

Nephew of fallen Israeli war hero among fallen

Itai Moreno, Nephew of fallen Sayeret Matkal officer Emanuel Moreno, whose photo is still classified, fell while defending Kibbutz Zikim.

Lapid tells why he did not join the emergency unity government

Opposition leader says "there is no atonement" for allowing the Hamas massacre, he still will not join a govt. with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

'Hitleresque':

TMZ blasts Black Lives Matter for supporting Hamas

TMZ hosts blast the movement after one of its chapters celebrated the murder of Jews.

Blinken to Herzog:

'Israel will prevail, and the US is here to help'

US Secretary of State meets Israeli President in Tel Aviv as both countries deal with aftermath of Hamas massacre.

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Reservist marries in-uniform surrounded by his fellow soldiers

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu attends wedding of soldier who reported for duty following launching of Hamas was against Israel.

Beware of fake news:

Hamas and supporters promote disinformation about war

X's lax disinformation policies, together with advanced AI and animation technologies, make it easier to spread fake news.

50 orgs demand Red Cross work to free Hamas hostages

Jerusalem Institute of Justice leads letter calling on International Committee of the Red Cross to do its job after Hamas massacre.

We are 'One Family' and we are in this together

Turning worry into action: OneFamily organization volunteers pack food, toys, towels, blankets for southern Israel, all wrapped with love.

Herzog to foreign journalists:

"Support Israel in words and in deeds"

President Herzog holds briefing for international media and says: "These are not freedom fighters. These are terrorists"

A wake-up call for the entire free world

The war in Israel is the free world's war. What happened on Saturday on Israel's southern border is genocide. Opinion.

Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar, Hamas leaders are dead men walking'

IDF Chief Herzi Halevi says 'now is the time for war' following Hamas massacre of 1,300 Israelis, admits security forces failed on Saturday.

Kibbutz Sufa's hero:

The security chief who saved over 200 residents

Elia Natan Lilintal. took down four terrorists even before he left his home. 'That's what gave us time to get organized,' he recalls.

Rush to bury hundreds of massacre victims before Shabbat

Bodies of 854 civilians murdered by Hamas have been recovered, but it is more difficult to identify them than to identify fallen soldiers.