Swords of Iron

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.

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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.

IDF Spokeperson:

US to get involved if Iran proxies try to act

Brig. Gen. Hagari says there are still terrorists at large in southern Israel. Doesn't deny possibility of a senior officer in captivity.

Hebron:

Terrorist attempts ramming attack - and is neutralized

Tractor-driving terrorist attempts to ram military post in Hebron, while livestreaming his actions on social media.

IDF strikes over 500 terror targets in Gaza

IDF forces strike over 500 Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terrorist targets in Gaza, including 8 command centers.

Canadian PM to Netanyahu:

'Canada supports Israel’s right to defend itself'

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, condemns Hamas’ large-scale attacks against Israel.

Extensive attack in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas structure, rocket barrage on the south

IDF Spokesperson's Unit: IDF aircraft continue to strike in the Gaza Strip and severely degrade the capabilities of Hamas.

Haley blasts Blinken:

'Hamas and Iran are moving money around as we speak'

Nikki Haley pushes back after Blinken insists the US does not have any evidence of Iran's direct involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

House committee heads preparing bipartisan pro-Israel measure

Chair and ranking member of House Foreign Affairs Committee preparing a bipartisan resolution affirming US support for Israel.

UAE:

'Hamas attacks on Israel - a serious and grave escalation'

United Arab Emirates: Appalled by reports that Israeli civilians were abducted as hostages from their homes.

Outrageous:

Tlaib condemns 'Israeli apartheid' in statement on Hamas attack

Rep. Tlaib in statement: The path to a just future must include lifting blockade, ending occupation, and dismantling the apartheid system.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Hamas gunned down Jewish revelers just like Nazi death squads'

Israel's UN Ambassador holds press conference following Hamas attack on Israel: This is Israel’s 9/11. Nothing will be the same from now on.

Report:

Iran helped plot Hamas attack on Israel

Senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah tell WSJ that Iranian security officials gave the green light for Hamas' attack on Israel.

White House:

'Several US nationals killed in Hamas attack on Israel'

National Security Council spokesman says several Americans have died in Hamas' attack on Israel. No additional details provided.

Direct hit in Ashkelon, boy injured by shrapnel

Firefighters are still working to clear a building that was struck by a rocket about an hour ago.

Hostage from Ofakim: "I don't know how we survived"

David Edri, held hostage with his wife by 5 terrorists in their home in Ofakim: "I don't know how we got out alive "

Gallant holds second update with US Defense Secretary

Israel's Defense Minister spoke with his United States counterpart for the second time since the beginning of the war this evening.

Blnken: Worst attack on Israel since Yom Kippur War

US Secretary of State Blinken comments on terrorist attack, calling it 'the worst attack on Israel since the Yom Kippur war in 1973.'

Solidarity with Israel:

Famous sites around the world painted in blue and white

From London to the Eiffel Tower to Sofia: Countries show solidarity by coloring their sites in blue and white.

Teenage girl's friends murdered next to her while they hid

A teenage girl survived the Hamas invasion by hiding in a dumpster, while hearing her friends murdered nearby.

US official:

'We strongly warn Lebanon against trying to take advantage'

A senior US official commented on the influence of the Hamas invasion on other countries in the Middle East.

President Herzog:

'Spirit of heroism and togetherness is our most powerful weapon'

President Isaac Herzog addressed tbe nation of Israel in light of Hamas attack.

IDF Spokeperson:

'Hamas was more barbaric and more brutal than ISIS'

IDF Spokesman Rdml Daniel Hagari addressed the attack on Israel by the Hamas terror organization.

Hamas using Israeli prisoners as human shields

The Israelis captured in the Hamas invasion have been spread throughout Gaza to deter airstrikes.

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with President Biden

The two leaders spoke by phone to discuss the massive attack by Hamas on Israel.

Doctor treats Gazan children as family is under fire

Prof. Elhasid and her colleagues at the medical center treat children with cancer from all over the world

IDF Chief of Staff:

'I know there are questions and frustration'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke about the war started by Hamas for the first time since it began.

President Herzog speaks with US Vice President Harris

United States Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her country's commitment to Israel's security and right to defend itself.

Israeli reporter:

'They massacred my family, two little children were witnesses"

Yuval Segev, Galei Zahal’s political reporter, learned that his uncle and aunt were murdered together in front of their children.

DeSantis:

'Hamas targeting women and children - evil, evil stuff'

The Republican presidential candidate said that Israel and the region will never be the same as a result of the attacks by Hamas.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Provide arms to communities near security fence'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a situational assessment focused on Israel's home front.

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Reservist participates in son’s Brit via video call

A soldier who was drafted into the reserves on the eve of his son's Brit participated in the event remotely using Zoom.