Swords of Iron

Protection in War:

Rosh Milin and a letter from Rabbi Fetaya

IDF soldiers at the military convention grounds carried various 'segulot' for protection, such as Rosh Milin and a letter from Rabbi Fetaya.

Overnight:

IDF strikes over 200 targets in major terror hubs

IDF hits Hamas weapons storage site located inside mosque, alongside Islamic Jihad terror infrastructure.

'Heartbroken for Israel':

Professional sports leagues support Israel after Hamas attacks

MLB, NBA and NFL issue statements in support of Israel following Hamas attacks.

Overnight:

Two terrorists eliminated, rocket barrage on Gaza border towns

IDF troops exchange fire with terrorists at Sa’ad junction, kill two. Meanwhile, barrages fired at border towns and IAF strikes in Gaza.

Senior Hamas official:

'Attack on Israel was a surprise to everyone, including Iran'

Senior Hamas official denies WSJ report that Iran helped the terrorist organization plan its surprise attack on Israel.

NYC Mayor holds vigil for victims of attacks in Israel

Mayor Eric Adams: That terrorist act that we saw cannot be defended anywhere on this globe.

Amid Israel-Hamas war:

US Chief of Staff speaks to Israeli counterpart

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr., warns Iran not to get involved in the Hamas-Israel conflict.

Arnold Schwarzenegger:

'I stand with my Israeli friends'

Actor and former California Governor becomes the latest popular figure to express support for Israel following Hamas attack.

In support for Israel:

White House illuminated in blue and white

White House illuminated with the colors of the flag of Israel. "We stand with Israel," says White House Middle East coordinator.

Obama:

'We stand alongside Israel as it dismantles Hamas'

Former US Presidents Obama and Clinton offer support for Israel. Clinton: Now is a time for the world to rally against terrorism.

Head of Sderot Yeshiva:

'We have to go back and take the Gaza Strip'

A special interview with Rabbi David Fendel, head of the Sderot Yeshiva near the Gaza border.

Western countries:

'We will support Israel in its efforts to defend itself '

Leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn Hamas, express support for Israel.

Biden:

'At least 11 American citizens were killed in Hamas attack'

US President confirms at least 11 American citizens killed in Hamas attack on Israel: Americans stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israelis.

IDF strikes weapons compound, Islamic Jihad meeting point

The IDF is continuing to strike the Gaza Strip from the sea and the air.

Watch:

White House spokesperson in tears when asked about Hamas attack

US National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby tears up during CNN interview as interviewer brings up Hamas attack on Israel.

British PM:

'Hamas are not freedom fighters, they are terrorists'

British PM Rishi Sunak attends vigil for victims of Hamas attacks at synagogue in London: I stand with Israel.

After Hamas massacre:

Security increased around Jewish sites throughout Europe

With threat of antisemitic violence increased in wake of Hamas massacre in Israel, Jewish institutions received increased security.

Smotrich: 'We will give all the monetary backing needed to win'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says he is personally ensuring that everyone impacted by the war will receive compensation.

Transportation Minister prepares plan for flight stoppage

Minister Miri Regev has presented her plan for the event that all foreign airlines stop flights into Israel.

Netanyahu:

'Hamas is ISIS and will be defeated the same way'

PM addresses nation on third day of war against Hamas. 'We knew who Hamas is, now the whole world knows.'

'May He who makes peace'

Watch: Singing at pro-Israel rally beneath Eiffel Tower

Hundreds of Israel supporters sing a song of peace in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

European Commission reviews all Palestine aid after massacre

Review meant to 'ensure that no EU funding indirectly enables any terrorist organization to carry out attacks against Israel.'

Chief of Staff:

'It started badly for us, it will end badly for them'

The Chief of Staff visited the battlefields in southern Israel to assess the situation and encourage the soldiers fighting there.

Israel Dog Unit races to save missing people after invasion

Volunteer dog handlers are working under fire to find the hundreds of people missing in southern Israel before Hamas does.

Ron Dermer to Fox News:

'This was like 10 9/11s'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US compares Hamas massacre to Pearl Harbor. 'We'll teach them a lesson they'll never forget.'

Pres. Herzog to world:

'More Jews killed in 1 day than at any point since Holocaust'

Israeli President speaks to international community. 'Hamas imported, adopted, and duplicated the savagery of ISIS.'

Watch:

Border Police eliminate terrorists on Route 34

A Border Police ambush squad, guided by drones, engaged and eliminated two terrorist squads in southern Israel.

Producer of Hanan Ben-Ari and Ivri Lider murdered by Hamas

Ben-Ari calls technical producer Aviv Bera'am "our hero" after Bera'am was murdered fighting at his home against Hamas terrorists.

NYC mayor pledges support for Israel

Mayor Eric Adams told Jerusalem mayor Moshe Lion that New York is 'ready to help for any request'.

Lapid to CNN:

'Not since Holocaust have so many Jews been killed in 1 day'

Opposition leader speaks to CNN about Hamas massacre of 800 people in sneak attack on Israel.

Captives coordinator:

'We have lost the best of our sons and daughters'

Newly appointed Coordinator for the Captives and Missing Brig.-Gen. Gal Hirsch says: We are in the midst of a difficult war.

Gallant orders intensification of strikes against Hamas

Defense Minister expresses confidence in air force, emphasizes orders to eliminate Hamas targets in Gaza.

7 hurt in rocket attack on Jerusalem area

Multiple people injured by 3 direct hits from rockets in towns surrounding Jerusalem.

U2 singer eulogizes victims of Hamas invasion

Bono, the lead singer of international band U2, dedicated a song to the victims of the Hamas attack on a music festival.

Rocket siren activates during funeral of Lone Soldier

Jerusalem comes under threat during funeral of Nathaniel Young, the British Lone Soldier who fell during the Hamas invasion.

Hamas invasion:

'There were warning signs'

Intelligence services may have had prior warning of the Hamas invasion that left hundreds dead in southern Israel.

Bnei Menashe community in India prays for Israel

Lost tribe gathers in northeastern India to pray for the return of the Hamas captives following massacre of 800 Israelis.

MK Ayman Odeh demands Israel release all imprisoned terrorists

Hadash leader says 'occupation' remains the main problem, 'all prisoners' should be released.

Netanyahu: 'We will take revenge for this black day'

The Prime Minister told local authorities that the government would do everything in it's power to help them.

Live:

Join World Mizrachi global prayers for Israel after massacre

Join an event of Tefillah, Updates, Chizuk, and Inspiration, and suggestions of what you can do to help.

Students rescued from war zone near Gaza border

A group of students has been safely extracted from the kibbutz of Nir Oz, which lies close to the Gaza border, after the Hamas invasion.

Multiple infiltrators cross into Israel from Lebanon

6 soldiers hurt, 1 critically, in firefight with terrorists who crossed into northern Israel. Infiltrators eliminated.

Rockets in southern Israel: 3 critically & seriously injured

A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured in Ashdod; in Ashkelon, four were injured from intercept shrapnel.

Donate here to help the families of the murdered

Families are experiencing the pain of losing fathers, mothers, & children, and are left navigating a future plagued with hardships.

Gaza building takes hit from IDF - and collapses

IDF aircraft attack weapons storehouse and entrance to underground terror tunnel in Gaza.

Missing Israeli's mother: 'We’re totally broken—it’s torture'

Batsheva Ilouz hasn’t heard from her son, Ilya, for over 36 hours. 'We have no one to turn to—everyone just pushes us off.'

London:

Kosher restaurant vandalized

Several bridges in the predominantly Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green were vandalized by Hamas supporters.

Nas Daily:

'I only have one home, even if I’m not Jewish: Israel'

'To a terrorist invading Israel, all citizens are targets,' Nuseir Yassin, vlogger behind Nas Daily, stresses.

Defense analyst:

'IDF planning on dealing a very heavy blow'

Amir Buhbut says this war will be like no other because Israel is dealing with a terror organization that committed atrocities.

Last-minute wedding: Couple marries before going off to battle

Uri Mintzer, the groom, describes: 'I've imagined this moment a thousand times - but I never imagined it like this.'

Defense Min.:

There will be no electricity, food, or fuel to Gaza

'We are fighting barbaric terrorists and we will act accordingly,' Defense Min. Gallant promises.

Efrat Mayor:

'The world will be different after this attack'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi tells RT that he believes the world will change after the Hamas attack just as it did after 9/11.

Hamas terrorist admits: 'The protests in Israel encouraged us'

Terrorist interrogated by Israel says operation 'surpassed all expectations.'

News photographer missing after capturing start of Hamas attack

Roee Idan has been missing since the Hamas attack. His wife was murdered and at least one of his daughters appears to be kidnapped.

Number of kidnapped Israelis may be higher than believed

Israel begins updating families of kidnapped Israelis, amid concerns that more than the reported 130 have been kidnapped by terror groups.

Initial thoughts on the massive terror attacks of Simchat Torah

This is not only an Israeli problem, it is a free world problem. Op-ed.

Finance Min.: 'Unity and cohesion are the call of the hour'

Heads of Religious Zionist parties urge opposition parties to join emergency unity government. 'Israel is in a state of emergency.'

Massacre in Nir Oz:

Entire family, mother, father, children, butchered by terrorists

Tamar, Yonatan, 6-year-old Shachar and Arbel, and 4-year-old Omer were all murdered by Arab terrorists in Nir Oz in southern Israel.

Crush Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Bomb Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

America has to be a full partner in this especially since a number of the captives are American citizens. Israel has to act quickly.

Haredi initiative offers bereaved families much-needed support

Ahead of the hundreds of funerals expected in the coming days, the haredi community has begun an initiative to support the mourners.