Swords of Iron

Report:

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asks to visit Israel

Zelensky's office sent an official request to the Israeli Prime Minister's office asking to coordinate a visit.

IDF spokesman:

Hamas badly damaged, has difficulty functioning in Gaza now

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says IAF strikes on Gaza have dealt significant damage to Hamas, Gaza periphery still a combat zone.

Soldier who fell in southern Israel laid to rest

Sergeant First Class Yoseph Malachi Guedalia fell while fighting Hamas terrorists in southern Israel.

House Foreign Affairs Chair:

'Egypt warned Israel three days before attack'

Michael McCaul told the press that there were dozens of American hostages and that the US would work to rescue them.

Biden: There is no excuse for terrorism

US President reaffirms that the US stands with Israel after Hamas massacre as US confirms he and VP Harris spoke with Netanyahu.

King Charles expresses condolences to President Herzog

King Charles III called to express his condolences and deep shock at the actions of Hamas in its attack on the citizens of Israel.

IDF:

Aerial infiltration from Lebanon ruled out, alarms malfunctioned

Red alert sirens throughout north caused fear of large-scale infiltration of possibly dozens of aircraft from Lebanon.

Senior MDA EMT murdered in his home by Hamas terrorists

Aviya Hezroni's friends tell of a man of great giving who put MDA and saving lives as the first priority.

Gov. Hochul:

'New York is in pain and shares in the families' grief'

Israeli UN Amb. Gilad Erdan meets NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, who says NY unwaveringly supports Israel's right to defend itself.

Hamas terrorists hospitalized alongside the civilians they shot

Health Ministry says it is seeking to have wounded terrorists from Saturday massacre treated in Prison Service facilities.

European Parliament President:

'October 7th is a day that will go down in global infamy'

The three presidents of the EU observed a moment of silence in solidarity with Israel following Saturday's attack by Hamas.

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What happens when the protestors discover reporter is Israeli?

Channel 12 News correspondent Elad Simchayoff attempted to cover a pro-Hamas rally in London. He was warned not to reveal he was Jewish.

Netanyahu, Gantz, reach agreement on emergency unity government

National Unity Party chairman reaches agreement with PM to join the government in light of the Hamas war against Israel.

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US embassy envoy chokes up at massacre site

Chargé d’Affaires Stephanie Hallett visits site of Hamas massacre. 'it's unbelievable. We've seen it, and it is evil.'

Rabbi loses two grandsons in fighting in southern Israel

Noam and Yishai Slotkey, the grandsons of Rabbi Eitan Eizman, fell while protecting Kibbutz Alumim against the Hamas invasion.

IDF: Second Lieutenant Yochai Duhan fell in Kfar Aza battle

IDF announces: Second Lieutenant Yochai Duhan of Kiryat Arba fell in Kfar Aza battle.

Jerry Seinfeld:

'I will always stand with Israel and the Jewish people'

Growing number of celebrities voice support for Jewish State following Hamas massacre, including Seinfeld and Barbra Streisand.

Gaza:

Terrorists make purchases with credit cards stolen from Israelis

Families of kidnapped, murdered Israelis report purchases made from Gaza; credit card companies promise to block cards.

UK: Palestian flags may be banned after pro-Hamas rallies

Home Secretary Suella Braverman instructs police that Palestinian flags 'may not be legitimate' after antisemites celebrate Hamas massacre.

The heroic battle in Kerem Shalom

Kerem Shalom's first response team saved their kibbutz from the fate of some other border communities - but lost two of their brothers.

Army base wedding:

Wedding cancelled - and relocated to IDF base

The groom's fathe officiated the ceremony. The reservists on base led the dancing and ensured a happy wedding.

IDF rescues Muslim doctor held hostage by Hamas

Muslim doctor shot and held hostage by Hamas, used as human shield, rescued by IDF.

One injured in shooting attack on Jerusalem highway

Terrorist neutralized after firing at security forces on 'tunnel route' highway.

Belarus:

Anti-Israeli propaganda claims Hamas massacre is fake news

President Alexander Lukashenko’s Telegram channel says reports about a massacre in Israel 'are based on a lie by an Israeli journalist.'

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib avoids question on Hamas massacre

Pro-Palestinian congresswoman Rashida Tlaib asked 10 times if she condemns the Hamas massacre – she avoided the question!

Antitank missile fired at Israel from Lebanon

IDF confirms: Antitank missile launched towards IDF post on Lebanese border.

Ben Gvir to police: Prepare for riots and violence in Israel

National Security Min. Itamar Ben Gvir instructions Police Commssioner: 'Prepare for Guardian of the Walls 2.'

Turkish minister to Netanyahu: One day they'll fire at you, too

PM Netanyahu shares tweet of IDF strikes in Gaza - and receives warning from Turkish Minister Nazif Yilmaz.

Ben Gurion U. student suspended after supporting Hamas massacre

Ben Gurion University suspends student who supported the murderous Hamas attack on southern communities near Gaza border.

IDF attacks Gaza City university

IDF attacks Islamic University of Gaza. 'University serves as a central training center for Hamas engineers.'

Mali's heroic battle for the Sderot police station

Superintendent Mali Shoshana & another police officer led shootout until ammunition ran out: 'I asked them to tell my son that I love him.'

As part of war effort: British ambassador donates blood

British Amb. to Israel joins life-saving effort, donates blood to help those injured in Israel's war with Hamas.

Surprise data: Google discloses Israeli heroism

Google data shows a significant increase in searches for return flights to Israel following the start of the Swords of Iron operation.

Argentina:

Military and civilian jets to evacuate citizens from Israel

Argentina, Canada, other countries plan airlifts to help their citizens leave war-torn Israel.

ZAKA Tel Aviv:

Difficult scenes, we have never seen this many victims before

Israel Hasid, ZAKA Tel Aviv spokesman, talks about the holy work of identifying the bodies of victims of the Hamas attack.

IDF: Hamas’ aerial detection capabilities were destroyed

IAF strikes hidden camera network, destroying Hamas' ability to target IAF aircraft.

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Cargo plane delivers initial shipment of weapons to Israel

Defense Ministry releases footage showing arrival of cargo plane delivering shipment of advanced weaponry to Israel.

Rome: Thousands gather to support Israel

In Rome, Italy, 3,000 people gather to sing Israel's national anthem Hatikva at the Arch of Titus. Arutz Sheva's Giulio Meotti speaks.

Two terrorists eliminated, extensive IDF attack in Gaza

PA sources: IDF bombed home of brother of top Hamas official Mohammed Deif. Hamas diver who attempted to infiltrate into Israel eliminated.

France:

Leftist party being investigating for glorifying terror

New Anti-Capitalist Party investigated after saying it supports "the Palestinians and the means of struggle they have chosen to resist".

Khamenei:

'Iran wasn't involved in Hamas attack on Israel'

Iran’s Supreme leader lauds Hamas’ attack against Israel but denies any Iranian involvement.

Harvard students blame Israel for Hamas attack

Prominent Harvard University alumni denounce students who blamed Israel "for all unfolding violence".

White House:

'Biden stressed need for to condemn Hamas' brutal atrocities'

White House publishes statement summarizing Biden’s call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Donation campaign:

An urgent message rrom ZAKA

In this difficult time, ZAKA has stepped forward, providing honor to those who have been killed in the Hamas invasion.

New York City:

Thousands gather for pro-Israel rally near UN building

New York Governor Kathy Hochul: I stand here to tell you that New Yorkers will never tolerate evil.

Singer learns husband was killed while giving TV interview

Israeli singer Shaylee Atary receives word that her husband, Yahav, was murdered in Hamas attack as she speaks to Sky News.

Herzog thanks Biden:

'You have shown what a great friend you are of Israel'

President Issac Herzog thanks US President after his speech on the Hamas attack.

US Congress supports Israel

Congressional resolution expresses full support for Israel

392 members of the US House sign a bipartisan resolution expressing full-throttled support for Israel’s war against Hamas.

Ahead of Israel visit:

Blinken speaks to President Herzog

US Secretary of State reaffirms “unwavering US support for Israel’s right to defend itself".

Amid war with Hamas:

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Mediterranean Sea

CENTCOM says the USS Gerald Ford will "deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation or widen this war."

Three terrorists eliminated in Ashkelon

IDF soldiers eliminate three terrorists in the Ashkelon Industrial Area, continuing to conduct searches in the area.

US Sec. of State Blinken headed to Israel after Hamas attack

Secretary of State to personally meet with Israeli leaders to discuss response to Hamas massacre of 1,000 people.

Netanyahu to Biden:

'We saw savagery unlike anything we've seen since the Holocaust'

PM speaks to US President after 1,000 people massacred by Hamas, thanks Biden for America's continued support of Israel.

In 1 town:

40 babies murdered, some decapitated, by Hamas butchers

IDF forces were not prepared for the extent of the horrors left behind by Hamas terrorists in Kfar Aza.

Officers directed pilots with WhatsApp messages

Personal initiatives of officers, drone operators and various improvisations saved many lives of civilians and fighters on the Gaza border

Biden: This is an act of pure evil from Hamas

US president says America stands with Israel against the barbarity of Hamas. 'Anyone thinking of taking advantage - don't.'

Reservist tells Arutz Sheva:

'We demonize each other, but now we see who the demons are'

Mike Ripstein was in Miami, but he felt he had to fly to Israel to enlist in the IDF reserves after learning of the Hamas massacre.

Defense Minister:

'We're going on full offence, Gaza will never be what it was'

Minister Yoav Gallant meets soldiers who fought in the south, tells them they will not be restrained in the war against Hamas.

12 fallen soldiers from the Benjamin region named

Benjamin Council and local communities providing assistance to bereaved families.

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The aftermath of the Hamas massacre up close

i24NEWS Correspondent Nicole Zedek describes the 'smells of death' while reporting from devastated Kfar Aza.