Swords of Iron

Closure:

Eliya Cohen prays at the exact spot he was captured

Released hostage Eliya Cohen returned to the roadside bomb shelter where he was captured to don Tefilin and pray.

Following series of incidents:

IDF Chief of Staff orders a safety curfew

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir orders a safety curfew to be imposed in all IDF units, following several dangerous and fatal incidents that occurred in various units.

Pope calls antisemitism "worrying," again demands ceasefire

Pope Francis uses Easter address to condemn "dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation" in Gaza, says "growing climate of antisemitism around the world is worrisome."

Hamas holding 20,000 terrorists for Day of Command

Hamas holding 20,000 terrorists in displaced cities, to maintain force for broad maneuver, while attempts to attack IDF forces continue.

Year & a half later:

Indictments formulated against Oct. 7 terrorists

The Southern District Attorney's Office announced its intention to file the first 22 indictments against terrorists who participated in the massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.

Ben Gvir during Mimouna: Take out Hamas, rip them to shreds

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends traditional Mimouna gatherings at a number of locations throughout Israel.

KFC branches in Pakistan under attack

One person was killed and hundreds arrested after a mass protest by residents of Pakistan against the American food chain KFC due to the U.S. support in the war in Gaza.

Captivity survivor:

'I told Trump that he'd been sent by G-d to save us'

Released hostage Omer Shem Tov turns to US President Donald Trump, asking him to use his power to bring the remaining 59 hostages home to their families. 'They need a miracle, too.'

Netanyahu: We will fight to victory - I will not cave

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement on war against Hamas, promising not to bow to terrorists who carried out the worst massacre since the Holocaust.

G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra from Rahat fell in battle in Gaza

Command Sergeant Major G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra, 35 years old from Rahat, fell in battle in Gaza; two soldiers injured.

Watch: IDF forces targeting Hamas capabilities in Gaza

IDF forces continue operations to destroy Hamas' terror infrastructure above and below ground in Gaza.

PM's spokesman:

'We can't bring everyone back - that's a political spin'

'Right now we cannot make a single deal to bring all the hostages back,' says Omer Dostri, spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

For the third time:

Hamas publishes additional video of hostage Elkana Bohbot

Hamas publishes third sign of life on one month from hostage Elkana Bohbot.

One dead as violent anti-KFC protests rock Pakistan over Gaza war

Widespread anti-KFC protests in Pakistan, fueled by anger over the war in Gaza, lead to dozens of arrests and the fatal shooting of an employee in Sheikhupura. Demonstrators accuse the chain of links to the US and Israel.

Above and Below Ground:

IDF reservists begin fourth tour of duty in Shejaiya

The 16th brigade has eliminated numerous terrorists, and together with combat engineers, destroyed an underground tunnel.

Brother of hostage:

'Siege on Hamas until hostages return'

Roi Baruch, the brother of hostage Uriel Baruch whose body is held in the Gaza Strip, asked MK Tzvi Succot to exert pressure on the government not to carry out a partial deal.

Hostages' families: Deal must bring everyone home, in one stage

Families of hostages held in Gaza hold demonstration demanding deal with Hamas include only one stage and bring home everyone who is still held captive. 'No stages, no division into groups!'

Bereaved families:

'Ending the war threatens Israel'

More than 1000 bereaved families have signed a letter contradicting the various calls to end the war from various groups of IDF soldiers.

Gaza: 40 targets struck, terrorists eliminated

IDF forces continue war against Hamas throughout Gaza, destroying dozens of terror targets and eliminating terrorists.

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:

Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks about the war against Hamas in Gaza and the Iranian threat in question-and-answer session following Western Wall visit.

Hamas interested in single-stage deal

Hamas-affiliated analyst says Israel has two options: ending the war and bringing the hostages back, or continuing the political and military crisis with no end in sight.

Hostages' families fume: Our loved ones have been abandoned

Minister Ron Dermer, leader of the hostage negotiations team, enrages hostages' relatives: 'Don't you dare differentiate between hostages - all must be released together.'

Hamas rejects Israel's hostage deal proposal

The terror organization stressed that it is ready to release all hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and an end to the war.

Keith Siegel reveals:

Hamas tried to convince us to convert to Islam

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel revealed new details about the abuse and starvation during his time in captivity with abducted soldier Matan Angrest.

'In distress I call'

Watch: Youth group members sing at the scene of the Nova Massacre

Delegates from the National Conference of the Bnei Akiva youth group prayed at the scene of the music festival massacre and met with bereaved families in the Gaza envelope.

Watch:

Golani troops eliminate terror cell; destroy Hamas training base

Troops from the Golani Brigade found a Hamas training facility that contained a mock-up of an IDF tank. The troops also eliminated terrorists who had shot at troops a week earlier.

IDF and ISA eliminate head of Hamas weapons smuggling network

Over the past two days, the IAF struck over 110 terror targets belonging to terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip including a major naval post.

'Hungry on the front'

Troops in Gaza left with nothing but matzah with chocolate spread

Since the holiday began, some soldiers on the front were only fed one warm meal and were forced to eat cold field rations in the best case, matzah and chocolate spread in the worst.

Hamas suffering severe financial crisis

Targeted eliminations and suspension of humanitarian aid to Gaza have drained the terror group of its funds and decision-making system, report says.

One Year Later:

Dramatic footage of the battle for Khan Yunis

Newly published footage shows a soldier's daring rescue of his comrade.

Op-ed:

A Nation at War, A Leader Under Pressure

It's okay to be angry, but right now, we are still fighting for our survival. We need a leader who is focused, steady, and strong.

Report: US asked Egypt to investigate condition of Edan Alexander

US asks Egypt to find out condition of dual citizen hostage Edan Alexander following Hamas' claims that contact with the group holding him captive was lost.

Three Israelis returned after crossing into Gazan territory

Three Israeli civilians cross the border from Israeli territory into the Gaza Strip. IDF troops operating in the area return them to Israeli territory.

Report:

Gaza has 1 month's supply of food left

Israel estimates that stopping the transfer of humanitarian aid will result in the Gaza Strip running out of food within a month, which would increase pressure on Hamas to end the war on Israel's terms.

Renewal of operations:

IDF divides up Gaza Strip, seizes 30% of territory

1,200 terror targets have been struck from the air by 350 fighter jets and aircraft. Approximately 30% of the Gaza Strip’s territory is now designated as an Operational Security Perimeter.

'No to terror - Gaza's humiliated'

Anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza return

For the first time in three weeks, Gazans have hit the street to call for the end of the war and Hamas rule.

'Iran Must Feel the Pain'

Sid Rosenberg's powerful suggestion to President Trump

American radio host Sid Rosenberg spoke with US President Trump and presented a powerful suggestion for dealing with Iran. Opinion.

Senior IDF officers:

Hamas was surprised by the war's renewal

So far, 350 terrorists have been eliminated, including seven battalion commanders, 11 company commanders, and some 40 officials and sources of knowledge, and 12 governmental targets have been hit.

Noa Argamani chosen as one of TIME Magazine's top 100

Noa Argamani, who was abducted by terrorists on October 7th, 2023, freed in a daring military operation, and has since become one of the more vocal activists for the hostages' release, was chosen as one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2025.

After being found in Rafah

Watch: Billie the dog returns to her family in Nir Oz

Billie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was abducted on October 7th, 2023, and was found this week by soldiers in Rafah, had an emotional reunion with her family from Nir Oz.

Defense Minister:

'No intention to send aid to Gaza'

Due to severe criticism voiced from within the coalition, Defense Minister Katz published a clarification stating that there is no intention to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Defense Minister confirms:

Israel preparing to resume humanitarian aid to Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel will remain in key security locations in Gaza - no matter what temporary or permanent arrangement is reached.

Hostage's brother:

End the war only when there is a deal to bring everyone home

Gal Gilboa-Dallal, brother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dallal, demands Israeli government end war only after clear agreement is signed to bring all hostages home.

Report:

Prime Minister's tour of Gaza did not include ISA representative

In a rare step, Prime Minister Netanyahu elected not to include any representative of the ISA in his tour of Gaza yesterday.

Senior aide to Hamas' Gaza Brigade Commander eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate Nukhba terrorist involved in the 2014 terror attack during Operation "Protective Edge" in 2014, in which five IDF soldiers were killed.

Dog kidnapped from Nir Oz returned to its owners

Reservist soldier locates a frightened dog among the ruins in Rafah. The dog is discovered to be Billie, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Captivity survivor:

They told me I'd be released - and brought me to a house in Gaza

Hamas captivity survivors Moran Stella Yanai and Noga Weiss share details about their time in Hamas captivity at Passover event in Tel Aviv.

The hostage families' new demand from Netanyahu

Families of hostages call on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet them as soon as possible, hold meeting in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

PM Netanyahu:

'We're fighting for our existence and our future'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits northern Gaza, says Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei explained why Israel must be destroyed. 'We are fighting for our existence.'

Chief of Staff:

'IDF won't allow disagreements to infiltrate its ranks'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir responds to petitions to end the war, says attempt to drag IDF into political disagreements 'inappropriate and will not be permitted.'

For the 5th time since 7/10:

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion commander

ISA, IDF, eliminate commander of Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion, after eliminating his predecessor last week.

Western Wall

Released hostage blesses tens of thousands of worshippers

Released hostage Eliya Cohen, who is of a priestly family, visited the Western Wall on Tuesday and delivered the Priestly Blessing to tens of thousands praying there.

Hostage's mother to PM:

Israel's moral obligation to bring all hostages back on one bus

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the mother of hostage Avinatan Or that Hamas is the one that decides which hostages it will release and promised that Israel will keep working until all hostages are home.

Terrorist who participated in hostage release ceremony eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated Hamza Asafah, head of a Nukhba terrorist cell who infiltrated Israel and participated in the cynical hostage release ceremony of the returning Israeli hostages.

Hamas:

'We'll respond to Israeli proposal as soon as possible'

The terrorist organization continues to insist on a complete end to the war and that it will not disarm.

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with hostages' mothers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone with the mothers of the hostages Tamir Nimrodi, Avinatan Or, and Eitan Horn.

Porat Yosef Yeshiva dean:

The hostages reached true faith

Rabbi Shmuel Bezalel spoke about the discovery of faith by the hostages while in captivity.

Report:

This is the ceasefire deal Israel presented to Hamas

45-day ceasefire deal would see Hamas release 15 hostages, 9 living, including Edan Alexander. Israel continues to demand the disarmament of Hamas, which demands the end of the war without disarming.

Hamas official:

'Egypt proposed we disarm - we won't accept this'

Hamas says it has agreed to release more hostages in a deal, but insists that any deal must end the war on its terms.

The next ruckus

New security-related case under investigation

The Shin Bet and Police Internal Investigations Unit have opened an investigation into a security-related affair that occurred during the war, but all details are under gag order.