Swords of Iron

Hamas official: Netanyahu behind ceasefire proposals

Hamas archterrorist Moussa Abu Marzouk claims ceasefire negotiations serve only Israel's interests, calls on international community to pressure Israel.

Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Nova Festival eliminated

IDF eliminates Anas Muhammad Ibrahim Hamed, a Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre, after he posed a threat to troops in Gaza.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists near Gaza troops

IDF forces neutralize threats approaching the Yellow Line, including terrorist involved in rocket fire.

Two months in Gaza:

Eight terror tunnels destroyed

IDF reserve troops dismantled eight tunnel routes in northern Gaza after two months of operations, marking their sixth deployment since the war began.

“Now is the time to defeat Hamas"

IDF General Staff pressing to renew fighting in Gaza

Senior officials in the Israel Defense Forces General Staff are pushing for a renewal of military operations in the Gaza Strip, arguing in closed-door discussions that “the best time to defeat Hamas is now."

Hamas to allow Fatah to hold conference in Gaza

Fatah political party prepares to hold once-a-decade conference in Gaza, with parallel conferences in Ramallah, Lebanon, and Egypt.

Gaza:

Three terrorists eliminated after nearing IDF forces

IDF troops eliminate three terrorists approaching forces in southern Gaza after crossing security line, as operations continue under ceasefire conditions.

US probe links more UNRWA staff to Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

USAID watchdog links additional UNRWA staff to Hamas and Oct. 7 attacks, referring them for bans from US-funded aid programs.

Revealed: Hamas terrorist disguised himself as paramedic

Terrorist operating under guise of paramedic eliminated after planning to carry out an imminent sniper attack against IDF troops.

IDF eliminates terrorist who crossed Gaza security line

Troops neutralize suspect approaching forces in southern Gaza, as military maintains operations under ceasefire terms.

Israel sanctions Hamas-linked Gaza flotilla campaign

Defense Minister Israel Katz announces sanctions targeting crowdfunding effort behind 'humanitarian' flotilla.

Key Hamas intelligence officer eliminated in Gaza

IDF, ISA, strike in northern Gaza, eliminating key Hamas intelligence officer involved in planning the October 7 massacre and attacks on Israeli forces.

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IDF demolishes 14 km of Hamas tunnels in northern Gaza

Northern Brigade and Yahalom troops have so far dismantled approximately 14 km of tunnels consisting of living quarters and a large cache of weapons.

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Terror tunnel destroyed in southern Gaza

Southern Brigade and Yahalom Unit forces located and destroyed a tunnel where they found berthing rooms, military equipment, and weapons.

New flotilla en route towards Gaza

Gaza-bound flotilla estimated to include 100 vessels, including from Turkey and Greece.

Gaza:

IDF eliminates terrorists planning to carry out attack

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre, planned to carry out imminent terror attack.

Gaza: Terrorists transport munitions, IDF eliminates them

In separate incidents, IDF eliminates armed terrorists, eliminates terrorists transporting munitions, promising to respond to ceasefire violations.

Defense Min. signs $200M deal for Israeli-made aerial munitions

Israel boosts military readiness with major Elbit contract aimed at strengthening domestic weapons production and long-term security independence.

Gaza: Two terrorists eliminated after approaching IDF troops

Gaza terrorists eliminated after nearing demarcation line in Gaza, approaching IDF troops.

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Nir Oz on Oct. 7

Khamis Muhammad Khamis Qassas, who infiltrated Nir Oz on the morning of the October 7 massacre and led attacks against Israel throughout the war, is eliminated after violating ceasefire.

Kfir Brigade:

Bereaved brother who became a fighter follows his brother's path

Emmanuel, the brother of Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, of blessed memory, who fell during operational activity, recently enlisted in the IDF in order to continue his brother’s path.

Severe claims:

IDF worked to erase October 7th footage

A report reveals a special IDF unit gathered and controlled footage from the October 7 massacre, with claims some materials never reached families.

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Captivity survivor prays for the State of Israel

Survivor of Hamas captivity Emily Damari recites the Prayer for the Welfare of the State of Israel at Masa's international ceremony for Israel's Memorial Day.

Special 60 Minutes interview

'The pain is constant': Hersh's mother speaks

When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a 'badge of love.' "60 Minutes" is the m

Parents reveal:

Oriya fell in attempt to rescue Bibas family

Parents of fallen soldier SSGT Oriya Ayimalk Goshen reveal to Arutz Sheva that their son fell in Operation Red Heart, which aimed to rescue the Bibas family from captivity in Gaza.

Smuggling truck to Gaza

IDF Lieutenant charged with aiding the enemy

An IDF officer is indicted for allegedly smuggling goods into Gaza for millions, facing charges including aiding the enemy and taking bribes.

Smotrich: Gaza should become a Jewish city

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Sderot yeshiva, calls for Jewish resettlement of Gaza.

Podcast with grandmother

Freed hostage bursts into tears

Hamas captivity survivor Romi Gonen interviews her grandmother on her new podcast, V1, bursts into tears during interview after hearing that her grandmother has not slept since October 7.

Emily Damari's revenge on the terrorist who held her captive

Captivity survivor Emily Damari shares how she avenged her captor's abuse of fellow hostage Romi Gonen. 'They didn't think anyone would get revenge on them in that way.'

IDF eliminates three Hamas commanders

IDF eliminates a commander in Hamas’ communications unit, two additional production unit commanders eliminated in separate strike.

Bereaved families: Hamas disarmament failed, it's time to win

Dozens of bereaved families pen harsh letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warn Hamas has had time to regroup.

Encouragement under fire:

Rabbi Aviner enters Gaza to support troops

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner entered the combat zones in Gaza to deliver classes and inspirational speeches to the troops, and to give them encouragement to keep fighting.

Holocaust row: Israel slams South Korean president

South Korean president compares IDF actions to the Holocaust, drawing Israel condemnation.

'It will be good here'

The Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in battle

President Herzog recounts the story of a Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in Gaza, highlighting resilience, loss, and continuity.

Terrorist involved in killing of 21 soldiers eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist cell that was planning to carry out an attack against IDF forces in the central Gaza Strip. Among those eliminated was a terrorist who was involved in the building collapse disaster in which 21 fighters were killed.

Training in Be’eri:

Preparing communities to prevent the next Oct. 7

Watch: Within the burnt ruins of Kibbutz Be’eri, Magen 48 trains local security teams for the next October 7th.

Report: Sharp rise in distress among Holocaust survivors

Around 50 Holocaust survivors were injured in their homes during the recent campaign against Iran, others struggle with constant fear due to lack of adequate shelter during sirens.

Bricks are not a memorial site:

Gat family home in Kibbutz Be'eri demolished

Gat family home in Be’eri demolished during rehabilitation efforts after 10/7 massacre, with the family choosing to commemorate their loved ones through a new social initiative.

Hamas, Gaza 'Peace Council' hold talks in Cairo

Hamas terror group refusing to discuss ceasefire's second stage until first stage is fully implemented.

Has Trump's 'Peace Council' reached its end?

US President Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' for Gaza has received only a small fraction of the monies promised to it.

'Anti-Israel obsession'

Israel bans Spain from Trump Plan Gaza coordination center

Israel announces Spain’s exclusion from the CMCC under President Trump’s plan, citing Madrid’s anti-Israel stance and harm to strategic interests. Netanyahu: 'I am not willing to tolerate this hypocrisy and hostility.'

Gaza:

IDF eliminates two terrorists who threatened troops

In southern Gaza, the IDF eliminated a Kata’ib al-Mujahideen terrorist who monitored troop activity, and in northern Gaza, troops eliminated a Nukhba terrorist, who had carried out numerous attacks.

Hundreds of thousands in cash

How a network involving senior officers smuggled goods into Gaza

The Southern District Attorney's Office filed a serious indictment against a Rahat resident and senior IDF commanders, for aiding the enemy in war and smuggling goods into Gaza during wartime.

Security forces eliminate Oct 7 terrorist, 3 Hamas terrorists

IDF and ISA forces eliminate Islamic Jihad terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre, planned attack on IDF troops.

Terrorist who posed as Al Jazeera journalist is eliminated

IDF confirms death of Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, a key terrorist in Hamas’ rocket and weapons production headquarters.

Captivity survivor to undergo foot surgery

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen to undergo foot surgery, asks public to pray he will be able to stand under wedding canopy and break traditional glass.

IDF eliminates Hamas weapons smuggler in central Gaza

Terrorist Ali Ahmad Ali Amrain, involved in supplying weapons for terror attacks, killed in precision strike.

Chilling stories from captivity:

'I saw death before my eyes, G-d was with me'

Former hostage Rom Braslavski recounts near-death moments, a failed suicide attempt, and unwavering faith during brutal Hamas captivity in Gaza.

IDF eliminates terror cell threatening troops in northern Gaza

Forces identify and carry out precision strike on cell operating near troops; IDF says operations continue under ceasefire to neutralize immediate threats.

IDF eliminates key Hamas naval terrorist

Ibrahim al-Khaldi, who served as a source of expertise while planning and advancing maritime terror attacks, was eliminated in the area of Nuseirat.

IDF eliminates armed Hamas terrorists in central Gaza

Hamas cell operating in northern Gaza violates ceasefire agreement, is eliminated by IDF troops.

Watch: Gaza Division's largest exercise since October 7 massacre

Under fire and while fighting in Gaza, IDF's Gaza Division holds largescale, comprehensive exercise focusing on response to multi-casualty incidents, combined enemy attacks.

Lt. Col. S's transformation

The commander who gave up an overseas career to build a new unit

When the October 7 massacre occurred and the war with Hamas broke out, Lt. Col. (res.) “S" was working in a prestigious position abroad-but he decided to return to Israel and establish a battalion tasked with defending the eastern sector.

IDF eliminates armed Hamas cell in central Gaza

IDF troops eliminate group of armed Hamas terrorists traveling in an SUV in central Gaza.

Post-October 7th:

Hamas rebuilding rapidly in Gaza

Despite heavy damage during the post-October 7th war, Hamas continues to recruit operatives, rebuild tunnels, and assert control over civilian life in Gaza, raising concerns along the Israeli border.

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Four terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

In two separate incidents, IDF forces identified armed Hamas terrorists approaching troops and worked to eliminate the threat.

Khan Yunis Brigade commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas’ Khan Yunis Brigade military intelligence commander.

Israeli group facilitated charter flights evacuating Gazans

Report: Israeli group quietly organized charter flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza.

IDF eliminates key figure in Hamas' efforts to rebuild

IDF eliminates terrorist Yahya Abu Labda, responsible for transporting equipment used by Hamas during the October 7th attack.

Survey:

Arab Israelis oppose Iran strike as Jewish support soars

JPPI survey finds strong Israeli support for the Iran strike, record trust in President Trump on US-Israel relations, and a majority backing time for his Gaza plan.