Swords of Iron

Captivity survivor:

'I started believing in God during captivity'

Hostage survivor Sasha Troufanov shares harrowing details of his captivity in Gaza, 'I learned Arabic and discovered God in captivity, I want people to thank God for what they have.'

Hamas seeking end of war in any hostage deal

Terrorist organization now refusing to release any hostages without a guarantee of the end of the war and a full Israeli withdrawal, willing to release 9 out of 24 living hostages in exchange for end of war and release of more terrorists.

Agam Berger on Passover in captivity:

'When I saw the Haggadah that Liri made, I cried'

Released hostage Agam Berger shares how she and her friend Liri Albag celebrated holidays in captivity. 'Liri made a Haggadah and paper chains for Sukkot.'

Soldiers sign petition to serve without preconditions

Over 7,000 regular and reserve soldiers sign a petition stating they have no preconditions to serve their country.

Dozens of terror targets struck:

IDF destroys underground tunnel in Rafah

IDF forces continue widescale operations against terror groups, guided by IDF and ISA intelligence.

On crutches:

Injured soldier opens the Torah Ark

Injured soldier Elnatan Goldstein opens Torah Ark as thousands join the Hallel prayer, held with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu at the foot of the Old City.

PM to hostage family:

'We are holding negotiations to return 10 hostages'

PM Netanyahu speaks with the family of hostage Eitan Mor and informs them that negotiations are being held for the return of ten hostages.

Egypt's proposal: Hamas will release 11 living hostages

Egyptian proposal would see 40-70 day ceasefire in Gaza, alongside release of 1,100 terrorists, Al Akhbar reports.

Foreign Ministry:

'Some details Germany unfortunately left out'

Israel's Foreign Ministry corrected a tweet from its opposite number from Germany condemning the bombing of a Gazan hospital.

Former Mossad agents call to end the war

About 250 former Mossad members, including three former heads of the organization, call to end the war to.secure the hostages.

Watch: Israeli Navy operates in Gaza

Since the beginning of the current operation in Gaza, Israeli Navy forces have been carrying out offensive missions, providing fire support and observation for ground forces in the Gaza Strip.

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IDF troops destroy 1.2 KM long tunnel route

Northern Gaza Brigade troops located a weapons storage facility containing a stockpile of around 20 explosive devices, an anti-tank guided missile, and other weapons.

Sign of life:

Hamas publishes sign of life from Edan Alexander

The terror organization published a video showing the American-Israeli hostage.

IDF encircles Rafah

The troops completed the establishment of the Morag route, separating Rafah and Khan Yunis, and entered the area of Daraj Tufah in the Gaza city.

Southern Gaza:

IDF officer moderately injured after terror cell opens fire

IDF officer moderately injured from terrorist fire in the southern Gaza Strip. Troops eliminate two of the terrorists, the third eliminated by the IAF.

During Passover:

IDF maintains full operational readiness across all fronts

Despite the Passover holiday, the IDF remains fully operational across all fronts. In Gaza, troops target terrorists and infrastructure, while Northern Command defends the Galilee and operates in Lebanon and Syria. Central Command secures key areas in Judea and Samaria. The IAF and Navy support missions across all sectors.

Nobel Prize Winner:

'Campaign for the release of the hostages raises their price'

Professor Yisrael Aumann, winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, says that the broad campaign and the intense public discourse in Israel signals to the enemy how sensitive this issue is.

'No place for this'

IAF Chief responds to protest letter

Israeli Air Force Commanding Officer Major General Tomer Bar condemned the letter by IAF reservists calling on Israel to stop the war. 'The leaflet weakens the solidarity.'

'Hitler was the best leader'

The antisemitic homework found in Rafah

IDF troops found a notebook with what is apparently a Gaza schoolchild's English homework featuring sentences that disparage the Jews and praise terror.

Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard

Booby-trapped tunnel with entrance in a kindergarten found during operation in Rafah.

IDF:

Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated

IDF and ISA targeted and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Iyad Muhammad Farhat, head of sniper fire for Hamas' Tel al-Sultan Battalion, who was responsible for planning and executing sniper attacks against IDF troops.

Jon Polin to Arutz Sheva:

How do we celebrate a holiday of redemption when we don't have it

Jon Polin, the father of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, shares what keeps him fighting for the other hostages as well as his thoughts ahead of the passover holiday

N. Gaza brigade commander:

I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

Colonel Haim Cohen, who presided over the Gaza Command's Northern Brigade on October 7th, leveled heavy criticism against the senior staff for their actions during the massacre.

Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi saved 11 Supernova festivalgoers

On October 7th, 2023, Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi led 11 young people who escaped the Supernova Music Festival to a safe room in a house in Kibbutz Re'im.

IDF and ISA confirm:

Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

Haitham Razek Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil commanded the infiltration into Nir Oz. Throughout the war, he planned and executed terrorist attacks against IDF troops.

Dismantling tunnel shafts and sniper posts:

IDF operations in Gaza continue

IDF troops continue activity along Morag Corridor and in key Rafah neighborhoods, dismantling terror infrastructure and targeting terrorists.

MK Illouz:

'Open your borders to Gazans – or expose your hypocrisy'

MK Dan Illouz introduced a resolution calling on the international community to open its gates to refugees from the Gaza Strip at the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Morag Corridor:

Minister Katz lays down ultimatum for Hamas

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited the Morag Corridor in the Gaza Strip and turned to the Gazan population: 'Get rid of Hamas and return the hostages - that is the only way to stop the war.'

2nd year in a row:

Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war

The annual Israeli Air Force flyby and Navy sailby will not take place this year due to the war. The Memorial Day flyby will take place as usual.

'Moved by what I’ve seen'

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center a spoke with the wounded, and listened to their stories.

IDF inquiry:

41 terrorists entered Sderot and went on a killing spree

The IDF inquiry into the massacre and battle in Sderot found that 41 terrorists infiltrated the city and murdered 53 individuals. In the end, 39 of the terrorists were eliminated.

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IDF destroys Rafah terror tunnel

Givati Brigade troops locate, dismantle terror tunnel shafts and other terrorist infrastructure in Rafah.

IAF bombs 45 terror targets, eliminates terror cells

IDF forces continue ground operations in Gaza, deepening hold in Tel Sultan, IAF strikes 45 targets.

Doctor severely injured in Rafah helicopter crash returns to work

Seven months after being severely injured in a helicopter crash in Rafah and undergoing intense rehab, Dr. Eyal Hayman returns to work.

18 months into the war, just 25% of Gaza tunnels are destroyed

Security source says IDF succeeded in destroying only about one quarter of Hamas' tunnels in Gaza, estimates are that there are tunnels which cross into Egypt.

Sa’ar to Sky News Arabia:

'It is Hamas’s fault that the war is going on'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells Sky News Arabia that Hamas is solely responsible for the continued war in Gaza, citing its refusal to disarm and release hostages. He stresses that even Palestinian Arab civilians are aware of Hamas’s role in fueling the conflict.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We caught the enemy by surprise, Rafah Brigade will be defeated'

The Chief of Staff toured the Golani and 188 Brigade combat areas on the Morag corridor in the Gaza Strip, praised the soldiers and approved the continuation of operational plans.

Liri Albag's story of survival

Released hostage Liri Albag recounts her 477 days in captivity, telling of how they observed holidays in Gaza and the moment she found out she was going home.

After months in the north:

Golani Brigade returns to Gaza Strip

In the past week, the brigade’s troops have been operating in the Rafah area in order to locate and dismantle the remaining terrorist infrastructure.

Trump:

'I don't understand why Israel gave up Gaza'

Netanyahu promises to cut the trade deficit between the US and Israel. Trump explains plan for Gaza and adds: 'I don't understand why Israel ever gave it up...They took ocean-front property and gave it away for peace - how did that work out? Not good.'

Terrorists in Syria threaten Israel

Masses in Aleppo were filmed chanting 'We kill ourselves for Allah' and calling for armed conflict with Israel.

Abducted soldier's mother: 'My son is wounded and forgotten'

Anat Angrest, the mother of captive IDF soldier Matan Angrest, spoke to Arutz Sheva and called on the government to make a deal to free her son and all captive soldiers.

Gaza government declares Rafah region 'disaster zone'

Local government in Gaza declares Rafah a 'disaster zone,' claims 90% of homes have been destroyed, alongside around 100 mosques.

IDF planning to restart aid to Gazans

IDF preparing to renew food, medicine, and fuel supplies to Gaza, despite lack of progress on deal to release remaining hostages.

Hostages' families: Bring them all home - together

Families of hostages mark 18 months since October 7 massacre, demand all hostages released at once.

Britain:

Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes

Human rights lawyers in Britain to file complaints against 10 IDF soldiers who have British citizenship, after they fought in Gaza.

Morocco:

Protest condemns Israel’s Gaza operation and US policy

Tens of thousands rally in Morocco’s capital to denounce Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and criticize US involvement. Protesters call for an end to the war and express anger over Morocco’s ties with Israel.

After rocket attacks from Gaza

Netanyahu, Katz vow strong response

PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz pledge a forceful response after ten rockets fired from Gaza, damaging vehicles in Ashkelon. IDF strikes rocket launchers and vows continued action to eliminate threats from Hamas.

Hamas claims responsibility

10 rockets launched at Ashkelon, Ashdod, and surrounding areas

Ten rockets were launched on Sunday evening from the Gaza Strip, setting off sirens in Ashkelon, Ashdod, and the surrounding areas. Missile shrapnel landed in Ashkelon, damaging several vehicles and wounding three.

Captain Omer Neutra's Way

Road in Long Island named for abducted fallen soldier

Manetto Hill Road in Plainview was renamed Captain Omer Neutra's Way, commemorating the late Captain Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli citizen whose body is being held by Hamas.

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Helicopter shoots down UAV en route to Israel

Over the weekend, the Air Force struck over 130 targets in the Gaza Strip.

Family of hostage:

'He has a name, bring him home'

The family of hostage Omri Miran, who holds Hungarian citizenship, criticized Prime Minister Netanyhau for referring to him as 'the Hungarian hostage.'

Minister Katz reveals:

Messages that prove Iran's support for 10.7 Massacre

Minister Katz revealed documentation of contact between the Iranian regime and Hamas leaders Sinwar and Deif.

Hamas video appears on basketball league website

A few hours after the publication of the most recent sign of life by Hamas, the video appeared on the website of the Premier League for basketball.

Egypt, Jordan, and France call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and France to meet on Monday in Cairo to discuss ways to bring about a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Microsoft employee blames Bill Gates for murder of Palestinians

During the 50th-anniversary celebrations for Microsoft, a company employee interrupted and accused the company's leadership of complicity in the murder of Palestinians.

Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert:

For 505 days, I was starved, humiliated, and beaten

Hamas captivity survivor Omer Wenkert speaks of his time in captivity. 'I was held in extreme conditions in a narrow tunnel with a waste pit beside me.'

Sign of life from Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein

Hamas releases first sign of life from hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein, who were kidnapped from the October 7 massacre.

Watch: The IDF's first activities in Gaza's Morag Corridor

IDF's 36th Division returns to operations in the Gaza Strip, begins operating in the Morag Corridor for the first time.

Terrorist who kidnapped Bibas family eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce that terrorist Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Awad, who infiltrated Nir Oz on October 7 and was likely personally involved in the abductions and brutal murders of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, was eliminated.