Swords of Iron

IDF and Shin Bet announce:

Hamas key terror financing facilitator eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce that terrorist Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, a key terror financing facilitator within Hamas, was eliminated on Thursday.

Palestinian Authority: IDF takeover of Morag Corridor 'criminal'

Palestinian Authority calls on international community to 'act without delay' to force Israel to withdraw from all of Gaza, despite ongoing rocket fire and terror activity by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Gaza: IDF forces eliminate terrorists, destroy rocket launchers

IDF's 401st Brigade acting to expand buffer zone in northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists and destroying terror infrastructure.

Investigation reveals:

IDF arrived 7 hours after terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim

Investigation into October 7 massacre at Kibbutz Nirim shows security forces failed to protect residents, 150 terrorists infiltrated the kibbutz in three separate waves.

Danny Danon slams UN Security council: You don't have courage

Ambassador Danny Danon plays recordings of anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza, calls on UN Security Council to heed the Gazans' cry.

IDF expanding ground operations in northern Gaza

IDF forces begin operating in Shejaiya in northern Gaza, aiming to expand the security zone and allow residents of Nahal Oz to return home safely.

IDF confirms:

Four senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in strike in Jabaliya

The IDF struck Hamas terrorists in a command and control center that also served as a central meeting point for the Hamas terrorist organization in the area of Jabalyia.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We have progressed to another stage of the renewed operation'

Brigadier General Effie Defrin says in briefing, 'Since the resumption of operations in the Gaza Strip, we have struck more than 600 terrorist targets across the Gaza Strip and eliminated more than 250 terrorists.'

Nicaragua pulls its participation in ICJ case against Israel

Nicaragua informed the Court that it had decided to withdraw its participation in South Africa's case that accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Sa'ar to French counterpart:

War can end tomorrow, it's simple: hostages back, Hamas out

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar met with French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot and discussed Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and the hostages in Gaza.

'He was lynched'

Family of hostage Matan Angrest to reveal footage from kidnapping

Family of kidnapped IDF soldier Matan Angrest says they will publish footage of his kidnapping. 'We have no choice, we need to prove that he is in danger of his life.'

Hamas will not respond to Israel’s ceasefire counter-proposal

Hamas declines to engage with Israel’s ceasefire counter-proposal, reaffirming its commitment to a plan brokered by Egypt and Qatar.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'The only thing that can stop us is the release of our hostages!'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir and ISA Director Ronen Bar visited the Tel al-Sultan area of the Gaza Strip, where they met with field commanders and were briefed on operational readiness.

'Changing gears'

Netanyahu: 'We are taking control of the Morag Corridor in Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will continue increasing the pressure on Hamas until all the hostages are returned.

Footage from Gaza:

IDF continues to surround Rafah's Tel al-Sultan neighborhood

So far, the troops have located and dismantled dozens of weapons and terrorist infrastructure that posed a threat to them and have eliminated dozens of terrorists.

The abductee who tried to flee as terrorists took him to Gaza

Survivor of Hamas captivity Eliya Cohen revealed for the first time that Raz Bokovza jumped from the terrorists' pickup truck and was shot dead.

Senior intelligence officer:

Military action led to hostage release deal

Senior intelligence officer reports to Defense Committee on IDF's actions to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages, tensions in Persian Gulf.

IDF strikes Hamas control center in Jabaliya

IDF targets Hamas terrorists hiding in command and control center in Jabaliya.

Chilling testimony:

'Sometimes I have to convince myself that it really happened'

Osher Daniel, who survived the 10/7 massacre at the Nova Music Festival, gives a chilling review of the twelve excruciating hours when she fought for her life.

Gaza operation expands:

IDF launches ground operation in Rafah

IDF troops launch a ground operation in Rafah, accompanied by numerous airstrikes that continued for hours. Minister Katz: I call on the residents of Gaza to act now to remove Hamas and return all the hostages.

Report:

Over 1,000 child deaths disappear from Hamas casualty list

Analysis by Honest Reporting board member and NGO Monitor analyst Salo Aizenberg shows Hamas has removed about 3,400 "verified deaths" on its 2024 casualty reports from its latest casualty report.

FM Sa’ar:

Lebanon must act against terror groups within its borders

The Foreign Minister condemned Hamas for its continued aggression and brutal repression of Gaza's population.

IDF:

Eliminated Hezbollah terrorist was assisting Hamas

The IDF, ISA, and Mossad confirmed that Hezbollah and Quds Force terrorist Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir assisted Hamas in planning and advancing a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

Families of hostages to receive support after hostages' release

The Knesset has approved a bill to grant families of released hostages medical and psychological support for an additional period after their loved ones return.

IDF operations in Gaza:

Troops eliminate 50 terrorists, destroy kilometer-long tunnel

Troops of the 252nd Division operating in northern and central Gaza dismantled a one-kilometer-long underground tunnel route and a workshop used for producing rockets and launchers.

Hamas captivity survivors take off for US

Delegation of released hostages and relatives of hostages still held in Gaza takes off for ten-day trip to the US.

Estimate: Houthis have very limited missile supply

Defense echelon believes Yemen's Houthi rebels have only a few dozen ballistic missiles, limited areas to launch from.

Ministers demand to cut all power to Gaza

As part of a security consultation last night, Security Cabinet ministers called to cut off all power to Gaza to increase pressure for a deal.

Anti-Israel President to Hamas:

'Release the hostage Elkana Bohbot'

The President of Colombia, who has cut diplomatic ties with Israel, called on Hamas to release dual Israeli-Colombian citizen Elkana Bohbot.

IDF reveals:

Defense of Erez Crossing severely failed

The IDF inquiry into the battle at the Erez Crossing found that the soldiers failed at preventing the October 7th attack.

Macron speaks with Netanyahu, urges Israel to stop striking Gaza

The French President called on Israel to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon and discussed the situation in Syria.

Yarden Bibas to 60 Minutes:

'I'm here because of Trump'

In his first interview after being released from Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas calls on the US President to stop the fighting and bring home the remaining hostages.

Trump's Gaza Plan:

Defense Minister appoints head of Gaza Emigration Authority

Minister Katz explains how the immigration management will work to prepare and enable a safe and monitored passage of Gaza residents for voluntary departure to third countries.

Hamas shows flexibility but refuses to disarm

Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, says that Hamas has agreed to most mediator demands, but will not surrender its weapons.

Netanyahu:

'Military pressure on Hamas is working'

At the start of the cabinet meeting, PM Netanyahu hit back against the allegations against him on the conduct of the war and the efforts to return the hostages.

Netanyahu's conversation with the parents of Alon Ohel

Kobi and Idit Ohel spoke on the phone with the Prime Minister after they contacted him in an urgent open letter.

Israel passes counter-proposal for ceasefire to mediators

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds series of meetings following receipt of Hamas' ceasefire offer, counter-offer passed to mediators.

IDF and ISA:

Remains of hostage Manny Goddard found in Gaza

Israeli forces located remains of hostage Manny Menachem Goddard, did not succeed in retrieving body.

Nurse who justified murder of Shiri Bibas is fired

Oregon nurse Camesha Hart, who called Jews 'dogs and vermin', said Bibas family should be 'grateful' bodies of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir weren't returned in blue-zip body bags, is fired from position at OHSU.

IDF expanding operations in southern Gaza

IDF forces begin expanded ground operation in Al-Janina neighborhood in Rafah, with the goal of expanded the security zone in southern Gaza.

Israel demanding 10 living hostages; Hamas insists on only 5

Egyptian sources say Hamas agreed to release five Israeli hostages, including dual citizen Edan Alexander and four others, some of whom are alive.

Explosive detonates on IDF bulldozer in central Gaza

Terrorists fire mortars at IDF forces following blast; IDF returns fire.

Hamas publishes additional video of hostage Elkana Bohbot

Hamas publishes additional sign of life from hostage Elkana Bohbot, who has been in captivity for 540 days.

Hamas: Ceasefire talks gaining momentum

Hamas spokesman says negotiations for ceasefire and hostage release are progressing: We hope that the coming days will bring a real breakthrough.

Released hostage to be honored by USA

Former hostage Amit Soussana will be honored with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award, presented by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in the presence of First Lady Melania Trump.

Palestinian Authority:

Protests in Gaza an opportunity to end Hamas rule

Fatah movement spokesman calls on Gazans to unite around PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Sanders moves to block $8.8 billion in US arms sales to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders accuses Prime Minister Netanyahu of violating US and international law by suspending entry of aid to Gaza. Previous efforts by Sanders to block arms sales to Israel failed

Supreme Court rejects petition to allow aid into Gaza

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Israel is not required under international or Israeli law to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

IDF confirms:

Hamas spokesman eliminated in strike in Gaza

According to the IDF Abd al-Latif Rajab Jumaa Qanou systematically used media platforms for propaganda purposes, psychological terror, and the distribution of false information regarding Hamas' activities in the Gaza Strip and outside of it.

Are the protests in Gaza genuine? Former Mossad agent explains

The former head of the Counter-Terrorism Division in the Mossad explains to Arutz Sheva why Israel must support the current anti-Hamas uprising in Gaza, even if the protesters oppose Israel.

Tel Sultan

Watch: IDF troops locate 25-barrel rocket launcher

The forces located mortars in a Hamas infrastructure site that used to serve as the al-Fadallah School. A rocket launcher with 25 barrels was found in the area as well.

Two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen

Sirens sound in central Israel and the Jerusalem area after Yemeni Houthis launch two ballistic missiles towards Israel; reports of fallen shrapnel near Mevo Horon, near Arab community, and in Gezer.

Sa’ar:

'Israel won’t wait forever on hostage deal with Hamas'

Foreign Minister reiterates that Israel remains committed to negotiating a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, but it will not wait forever: “Israel will no longer tolerate the ongoing threat to its security and civilians from Gaza."

After 483 days:

Captivity survivors fulfill their promise from the Gaza tunnel

Omer Wenkert and Liam Or, who were released from Hamas captivity, visit the beach together, as they had planned during their time in the tunnels. "483 days later, our big moment has arrived."

Hamas announces:

Spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou eliminated in Jabalia

Hamas says its spokesperson, Abdul Latif Al-Qanou, was eliminated in an Israeli strike in northern Gaza.

Ground military pressure:

Senior Fatah member calls on Hamas to end war

Senior Fatah member calls on Hamas to re-assess its policies and agree to Arab initiative to end war.

Watch:

White flag and Star of David at mass demonstrations in Gaza

Demonstrations in Gaza call for the removal of Hamas, demonstrators waved banners: 'Hamas does not represent us.

1 week of war:

IDF releases footage of terrorist eliminations, strikes in Syria

1 week into the resumption of combat in Gaza, the IDF has struck 430 terror targets and intercepted 14 missiles and rockets.

The Defense Minister's dramatic warning to Gazans

Minister Israel Katz calls on residents of Gaza to learn from their fellow Gazans who demonstrated against Hamas in Beit Lahia and demand the removal of Hamas and the freeing of the hostages.

Netanyahu:

'Israel has become a fact of life for the Arab states'

Prime Minister Netanyahu reviews the dramatic changes the war has brought about so far across the Middle East.