Swords of Iron

Video from Gaza:

Terrorists meeting on the street eliminated in airstrike

Givati Brigade combat team begins operations in northern Gaza, targeting Hamas infrastructure; dozens of terrorists eliminated.

Across Gaza:

IDF intensifies strikes, sustains operational pressure

IDF forces, guided by intelligence, continue broad operations targeting terrorist sites; over 200 strikes in 48 hours hit weapons caches, sniper posts, tunnels, and key Hamas positions across Gaza.

IDF reports rocket launches from Gaza

Three rockets detected from southern Gaza, one intercepted by IDF.

Fake News:

AI images used to smear Israel

A widely circulated image reportedly showing the aftermath of an Israeli strike that killed nine children in Gaza has been exposed as an AI fake.

Report: Trump to announce ceasefire deal tied to hostage release

US President Donald Trump expected to announce Gaza ceasefire within days as part of a deal to release Israeli hostages and return of bodies, reports say.

IDF:

Gaza 75% under control in 2 months, Hamas leadership crumbling

IDF says it eliminated over 800 terrorists, now controls more than 40% of Gaza, aiming for full operational dominance over 75% of the territory while dismantling Hamas' core infrastructure.

Captivity survivor:

Before the IDF entered Rafah my captors deliberately starved me

At legal forum, hostage Omer Wenkert recounts 420 days of Hamas captivity marked by isolation, starvation, and abuse: 'They came to me once in never.'

Chief of Staff:

'Now is our time to defeat the Khan Yunis brigade'

During a high-level tour of Khan Yunis, Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir, alongside top IDF commanders, conducted a strategic assessment as Operation Gideon’s Chariots intensifies.

Israeli Navy activity in Gaza:

Hamas naval commando who participated in massacre eliminated

The Israeli Navy, together with other bodies, eliminated Ahmad Al-Lahwani, who served as an operative in Hamas's naval commando unit and infiltrated through the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Hamas: IDF Controls 77% of the Strip

Hamas claims that with the renewal of ground operations, Israel controls more than three-quarters of the Gaza Strip.

Watch:

Humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza looted amidst gunfire

Residents of Gaza City looted humanitarian aid trucks that arrived in the Al-Saraya area this morning, and an exchange of fire ensued.

Report:

US pressuring Israel to hold off on full-scale Gaza operation

The Trump administration has reportedly asked Israel to postpone the start of the full ground maneuver in Gaza by several days in order to exhaust the negotiations for an agreement.

Israeli Amb to US:

'Netanyahu wants victory because he carries weight of our people'

In interview with PragerU, Dr. Yehiel Leiter defends Prime Minister from accusations Netanyahu is prolonging the war for political gain.

Old photograph reused for claim of 9 dead children in Gaza

Israeli media run claim from Gaza that 9 children from 1 family were killed in an Israeli airstrike, but the photograph accompanying the claim was originally published in connection with a different alleged incident 2 months earlier.

A birthday in the darkness: Eitan Mor turns 25 in Hamas captivity

600 days after Eitan Mor was kidnapped to Gaza, his family marks his 25th with hope, prayer, and memories. 'He’s strong and encourages others,' says his father. 'We just want him back, whole in body and soul.

Senior Hamas official:

'The resistance's weapons are not open for negotiation'

In an interview with an Arab newspaper, a senior Hamas official clarifies that there are no contacts with Saudi Arabia or France regarding disarmament, emphasizing: "The resistance is a legitimate right."

Agam Berger to French FM:

'Diplomatic solutions won't work'

Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger tells France's Foreign Minister that "diplomatic solutions" are futile against Hamas, stating, "it's us or them."

After rocket launchers:

IDF unleashes wave of strikes, destroys Gaza launcher

In a sweeping response to rocket attack, IDF eliminates terrorists, dismantles underground networks, and strikes over 100 targets in Gaza, including the launcher used in Friday’s attack on Israeli border towns.

Israelis targeted by fake calls of hostage cries, explosions

Disturbing anonymous calls playing hostage recordings and explosion sounds under investigation by Israel’s Cyber Directorate, authorities urge public to hang up, block suspicious numbers.

Report:

Hamas faces deep financial crisis, fails to pay terrorists

Saudi outlet Asharq Al-Awsat reports Hamas has not paid its military operatives for three months and is struggling to fund basic operations amid continued fighting in Gaza.

All in: IDF deploys entire Infantry and Armored forces into Gaza

In major escalation, IDF deploys all regular infantry and armored brigades into Gaza, including the Paratroopers Brigade; fighting focuses on northern Gaza and Khan Yunis.

'Buried In Rubble':

Freed hostage Edan Alexander’s shocking ordeal in Hamas captivity

Adi Alexander, father of freed hostage Edan Alexander, has revealed harrowing new details about his son's captivity in Gaza.

Report:

Intensive stage of Gaza maneuver to begin Sunday

Thousands of additional troops will enter Gaza, the civilian population will be evacuated from the northern Gaza Strip, and an American company will begin distributing aid at set distribution centers.

Gideon's Chariots

Dozens of terrorists eliminated, 200 terror targets destroyed

After operating in Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria, the 98th Division has returned to operate in Khan Yunis as part of Operation 'Gideon’s Chariots.'

Rare move: IDF publishes terrorists' locations

IDF reveals aerial photo marking Hamas positions near civilian sites in Deir al-Balah, urges residents to distance themselves from terror infrastructure.

Israel recalls entire negotiating team from Qatar

After reaching a dead-end in talks with Hamas, Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered all remaining members of the Israeli delegation to return to Israel.

Amb. Huckabee to Arutz Sheva:

The US won’t tell Israel how to fight its wars

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sits down with Arutz Sheva to discuss the US-Israel relationship, Trump's feelings about the war in Gaza, Iran, and more.

'She died of a broken heart'

Liel Buchris, sister of fallen IDF hero, dies of cancer

Months after losing her brother, Maj. Chen Buchris, Liel Buchris passes away from cancer at age 34. Her family believes grief overwhelmed her. 'October 7 hasn’t ended.'

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted over Israel

Sirens sound in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and the Dead Sea area following missile was launch from Yemen, IAF successfully intercepts projectile using Arrow system.

Terrorists feast & Gazans bleed:

IDF blasts Hamas in scathing cartoon

IDF Arabic spokesman releases blistering cartoon showing Hamas leaders indulging in luxury while Gazan civilians suffer. 'Hamas leaders live in paradise — while their people suffer in hell.'

Hamas:

'We won't disarm or exile our leaders'

Terror group's spokesperson rejects demands of Israeli Premier that Hamas disarm and end its rule in Gaza on exchange for the end of the war.

Terrorists in Gaza launch multiple missiles at Israel

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad took responsibility for launching the missile that set off sirens in Ashkelon. Three other missiles fell before entering Israeli territory.

Netanyahu:

All of Gaza will be under Israeli security control

Prime Minister Netanyahu holds first press conference in half a year; discusses war in Gaza, Iran, among other things.

Matisyahu:

Hamas is a 'death cult' that uses its own civilians as shields

In fiery video, American Jewish artist Matisyahu condemns Hamas as a 'death cult,' accusing terror group of deliberately embedding weapons and tunnels under schools and homes. 'We’re looking for our hostages — innocent civilians they dragged back.'

Back to the front:

IDF may reopen artillery combat roles to yeshiva students

In dramatic shift under review, IDF is weighs return of yeshiva students to combat service in the Artillery Corps — five years after religious concerns led to their removal.

IDF eliminates October 7 Hamas terrorist in Gaza strike

IDF forces eliminate Mohammad Shahin, Nukhba terrorist involved in the October 7 massacre; strike over 115 Hamas targets in Gaza, with naval and ground units coordinating assaults in the north.

Friend of fallen soldier: ‘He was just a 20-year-old angel’

Sergei Marchenko, a family friend of Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu, mourns the 20-year-old soldier killed in a Gaza building collapse, calling him 'an angel boy' and criticizing military tactics and Knesset leadership.

Reservists draw the line:

Gaza aid blocked at Kerem Shalom Crossing

In bold pre-dawn move, dozens of Israeli reservists and activists shut down the Kerem Shalom Crossing, vowing to halt all aid to Gaza until the hostages are freed. 'Every truck prolongs the war, this isn’t aid — it’s ammunition.' Watch.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu fell in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu from Holon killed in building collapse during combat in southern Gaza. One other soldier lightly wounded. 858 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Olmert lashes out:

'What Israel is doing in Gaza is very close to a war crime'

Former PM Olmert blasts Israel's Gaza operation on the BBC, calling it "very close to a war crime" and a war "without purpose."

'I had to survive for them':

Edan Alexander recounts harrowing Hamas captivity

In first meeting with former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, freed hostage Edan Alexander reveals source of his strength: Knowing his Golani brothers were fighting for him.

Tortured, starving, alone:

Matan Zangauker’s dire condition in Hamas captivity

Shocking new details paint grim picture of Matan Zangauker’s life in Hamas captivity: severe weight loss, physical decline from a degenerative disease, psychological torture, and isolation. 'I don’t know if he can hold on,' his mother says.

Chief of Staff to Gazans: We aren't the ones who started this war

In bold message from the battlefield, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reminds Gazans that Hamas — not Israel — is to blame for Gaza’s suffering, adds that Hamas can release the hostages or face the consequences.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

Hamas chose this war and will pay the price

Chief of Staff Zamir: Hamas terror will be uprooted completely — if there’s a deal, we’ll know how to adjust

UK rebukes Israel, summons Amb. Hotovely for dressing down

UK freezes talks on new free trade deal with Israel, summons Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely for a formal reprimand. Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back with accusations of 'anti-Israel obsession and political games.'

Bereaved wife eulogizes:

'You are the greatest gift I received in my life'

In a heartbreaking eulogy, wife of Sgt. Yosef Chirak who fell in Gaza speaks of the life they dreamed of together and the unbearable pain of his absence, calling him 'the greatest gift' she had ever received.

EU considers reassessing agreements with Israel over Gaza

The European Union will convene today to debate a proposal from Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp to revisit its association agreements with Israel.

IDF eliminates commander of Hamas' northern Gaza missile array

According to the IDF, Moataz Deeb planned and directed terrorist attacks toward IDF aircraft and launched UAVs aimed at harming Israeli civilians.

IDF inquiry:

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak was killed by friendly fire

The preliminary investigation found that while SGT Chirak was working to inspect a tunnel shaft in northern Gaza, a force that was securing the area shot him.

Terror Organization:

'Yair Golan has given evidence for imposing sanctions on Israel'

The Mujahideen terror organization that kidnapped the Bibas family claims that Yair Golan's recent statements prove Israel to be guilty of war crimes.

Netanyahu's spokesman:

We can't promise that Hamas won't pillage aid trucks

Omer Dostri, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman, said that it is impossible to promise that Hamas would not loot the trucks bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Israel Ganz:

'Israel needs to dismantle the Palestinian Authority'

Binyamin Governor Israel Ganz urged the Israeli government to dismantle the Palestinian Authority response to growing international pressure.

Qatari PM:

Negotiations stalled because of Israel

Prime Minister al-Thani accuses Israel of derailing hostage deal and intensifying regional conflict; Jerusalem considers diplomatic downgrade in Qatar.

'Defeatist Propaganda':

Bereaved families demand investigation against Yair Golan

Families of fallen soldiers from the Gevurah Forum have called on the Israel Police to launch a criminal investigation against Yair Golan over comments he made during a media interview in May.

'They will reach Hamas'

Watch: Dozens of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza

Activists from the Tzav 9 movement filmed trucks waiting to enter the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing to deliver humanitarian aid, which they fear Hamas may seize.

'Moral decay'

Nationwide uproar after Golan claims IDF 'kills babies as hobby'

The Israeli Democrats chairman went on the air to express his opposition to the Israeli government and the war against Hamas.

'A Gift Of 22 Years':

Parents of Yosef Chirak eulogize their fallen son

Hana and Peretz, the parents of fallen soldier Yosef Yehuda Chirak eulogized him today after he became the first casualty of Operation Gideon's Chariots.

Boehler:

'Israel's operation strengthens prospects for a hostage deal'

Speaking at JPost Conference in New York, US hostage envoy Adam Boehler says a hostage deal is closer than ever, attributing progress partly to Israel's renewed ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu responds:

'UK, Canada and France offering huge prize for October 7 attack'

Netanyahu issues statement responding to the UK, Canada and France’s ultimatum to Israel to end the war in Gaza or face sanctions: Israel will continue to defend itself by just means until total victory is achieved.

Mourning in Binyamin:

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha fell in the Gaza Strip

Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Chirak from Harasha in Binyamin fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip. He was only 22 years old and recently married.