Swords of Iron

Yona Brief's brother:

'Every time he survived by a miracle'

Micha Brief, whose brother Yona died over a year after being wounded during the October 7th Massacre, recounted his brother's injury and the fight for his life.

Minister Orit Strock:

If there's a hostage deal like the first - we'll support it

Minister Orit Strock slams aid to Gaza, says Jewish settlement of Gaza not part of war's goals, and responds to ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Bezalel Smotrich:

The right thing is to resettle Gaza

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says he wants the hostages home but will 'not lend a hand to an agreement to surrender,' believes resettling Gaza is the right thing, but 'it is not one of the goals of the war - we need to dismantle Hamas.'

Hostage Omer Neutra declared fallen IDF soldier

Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, lone soldier from New York, served as a tank commander in the IDF. He was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, and was recently declared dead.

Gallant to Chabad emissaries:

'War's success is thanks to G-d's miracle and our soldiers'

The former Defense Minister visited Chabad Global Headquarters in Brooklyn and addressed the emissaries from around the world. 'When I led this campaign, I knew that I was doing it on behalf of the Nation of Israel, as an emissary of G-d.'

Sources in Egypt:

Ceasefire proposal blends Egyptian offer with Biden's offer

Egypt brokering talks to form committee to manage Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing, report says.

Over a thousand rally in New York, demanding action for hostages

Adi Alexander, father of Edan Alexander, urges US President Biden, President-elect Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'This is a moment for courage, collaboration, and decisive action.'

Egypt, Israel, in disagreement over Rafah Crossing

Egypt attempting to advance ceasefire-prisoner swap deal similar to two-month ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Edan's mother:

'The video was heartbreaking, but it was a good sign of life'

Yael Alexander, whose son Edan was the subject of a recent Hamas video proving he is still alive, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the ordeal facing her and her family.

UNRWA stops bringing aid through Kerem Shalom after more theft

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini announces that UNRWA is halting the delivery of aid into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing, the main crossing between Israel and Gaza, due to safety concerns after multiple convoys were attacked and looted.

Gallant:

'Ya'alon's lies aid the enemy'

Recently-dismissed Defense Minister responds to former Defense Minister's claims that Israel is committing 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza. 'Ya'alon should learn the facts and apologize to the soldiers.'

Former Defense Minister:

'War crimes are being committed here'

Moshe Ya'alon continues to criticize Israel's actions in Gaza, warning of potential legal consequences at The Hague. He accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing.

Ballistic missile from Yemen

Sirens sounded in Shfela region

Sirens heard in Beit Shemesh, Modi’in, Ramle, Lod, and many other communities in the Shfela region. IDF says a missile from Yemen was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory.

Egypt optimistic about ending war in Gaza

High-ranking representatives from Fatah, Hamas, and the Islamic Jihad have arrived in Cairo for discussions with Egyptian intelligence officials to address critical issues concerning the Gaza Strip's administration.

Slandering Israel

Moshe Ya'alon: 'Israel conducting ethnic cleansing in Gaza'

Former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon claims IDF is carrying out a population 'transfer' in northern Gaza. 'They're dragging us to occupation, annexation, and settling there.'

Footage from Rafah:

Terrorists killed while placing explosives near Rafah mosque

Nahal forces continue fighting in Rafah, soldiers eliminate terrorists placing explosive devices near a local mosque; IAF takes out launch site in humanitarian area.

Israeli official:

Hamas more willing to compromise, wants 'flexibility' from Israel

'Hamas wants to push for a deal, but they want Israel to show more flexibility,' Israeli source tells journalist Barak Ravid.

Staff Sergeant Zamir Burke fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Zamir Burke, 20, a squad commander in the 601st Battalion, 401st Brigade, fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Home Front Command lifts restrictions for most of Israel

For the first time since the war began, the Home Front Command turns most of Israel 'green' allowing full or near-full activity.

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre

World Central Kitchen employee who took part in the October 7th massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz eliminated in IDF strike on vehicle.

Psychological terrorism:

In Hamas video, American-Israeli hostage speaks to Trump

Idan Alexander, an immigrant from New Jersey, was kidnapped from the Kissufim Crossing by Hamas terrorists, and has been held captive in Gaza ever since.

Anti-Israel UN rapporteur:

'Israel didn’t have the right to wage a war after October 7'

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, notorious for her anti-Israel rhetoric, tells Piers Morgan: The fact that we call October 7 terrorism doesn’t justify what Israel has done since.

Netanyahu:

'Conditions to bring hostages home have improved'

Prime Minister stated that the threat on the northern border has been removed and the residents of northern Israel will return 'when they feel it correct.'

'Don't stop fighting'

Ben-Gvir's message to Netanyahu after the ceasefire

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took the opportunity at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Sderot police station to express opposition to the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Mia Schem gets engaged a year after being released from captivity

Mia Schem got engaged to her partner Yinon Hason almost exactly one year after being released from Hamas captivity.

Footage from Jabaliya:

Terrorist shot dead while preparing to launch rocket at Israel

IDF documents Hamas terrorist preparing to launch rockets towards Israel, quickly acting to eliminate him, destroy nearby weapons storehouse.

Live updates:

UAV hits vehicle in Lebanon after Hezbollah ceasefire violations

Hezbollah continues to bombard Israel with rockets and UAVs while IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon and IAF aircraft strike deeper in the country.

Egypt's proposal:

Temporary ceasefire with hostage release

Egyptian intelligence delegation proposes ceasefire-prisoner swap deal lasting one or two months and including hostage release, talks to end war.

Report:

Egyptian delegation to visit Israel for talks on Gaza deal

Source in Israel denies reports that an Egyptian security delegation will travel to Israel on Thursday in an effort to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Report

Biden told Netanyahu: Let’s get the hostages

Axios reports that Biden emphasized to Netanyahu that, following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the priority should now shift to securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Gaza:

Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from hospital

Hamas terrorists fired anti-tank missiles from the Indonesian Hospital at IDF troops operating in the northern Gaza Strip.

Hamas releases official statement saying it is interested in deal

In an official statement issued by Hamas, the terrorist organization states that it is interested in advancing efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a "genuine and complete" deal to exchange hostages for terorrists.

Jordan and Egypt demand the war in Gaza end

The King of Jordan and the Egyptian President met in Cairo and demanded that Israel end the war and allow for the creation of a Palestinian state.

'Your fight inspired so many'

Heartbreaking: Yona's mother says her final goodbye

Hazel Brief, whose son Yona succumbed to his wounds over a year after being wounded during the October 7th Massacre, parted from her son and looked back on the long fight for his life.

In strike on Gaza City:

IDF eliminates terrorist responsible for 2002 Be'er Sheva bombing

In Gaza City, IAF aircraft strike and eliminate terrorist Morad Rajoub, who was one of two terrorists to carry out an a Be'er Sheva bombing attack in May 2002.

European Rabbis slam Pope Francis:

Statements by major leaders have 'immense' consequences

Conference of European Rabbis criticizes Pope Francis' call to investigate IDF for 'genocide,' note Israel's intention is self-defense against a group which called for genocide of Jews.

Report:

Hamas ready for break in Gaza war

Senior Hamas official says that terrorist organization will agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, following the ceasefire agreement on the northern front.

Widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg:

'He connected hearts, we are continuing in his way'

Rachel, widow of Captain Rabbi Avi Goldberg z"l, says that he 'integrated heaven and earth into daily life,' and talks about the spiritual community center that will continue his path.

Pope Francis claims:

'My remarks on genocide were taken out of context'

In meeting with interfaith delegation at the Vatican, Pope Francis comments on remarks attributed to him that Israel should be investigated for genocide: I was shown materials from the war, and I said that if this is true, then it needs to be investigated.

Operated from a school

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari

IDF eliminates terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari, a senior terrorist in Hamas’ Gaza City Brigade’s sniper unit, who operated in a room within a structure that previously served as a school.

Sergeant Tamer Othman fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Othman, 21, from Kafr Yasif, a soldier in the Nahshon Battalion (90), Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Professor urges draft refusal:

What Israel is doing in Gaza is like a war of extermination

Prof. Yael Barda, lecturer and advisor at Hebrew University, claims Israel is 'carrying out ethnic cleansing,' urges refusal to serve in the IDF as 'the most powerful tool.'

Soldier severely injured in Gaza, 2nd soldier hit by UAV in north

Reservist non-commissioned officer severely injured in battle in central Gaza, female soldier severely injured by UAV strike near Mt. Hermon.

Iraqi threat to attack Israel and its allies

Terrorist organizations in Iraq threaten to escalate attacks against Israel and its allies in the region if the Israel Air Force attacks targets in Baghdad.

Under fire:

Dramatic evacuation of injured soldier from battlefield

Logistics operations, tank repairs during combat and saving lives on the battlefield: this is how the Technology and Logistics Division functions.

During Gaza operations:

Ready-to-use missiles discovered in healthcare clinic

IDF forces locate two ready-to-use surface-to-air missiles hidden by terrorists win Gaza healthcare clinic located near humanitarian corridor.

Labor Minister:

'The hostages are the nation's biggest wound'

Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur calls to increase diplomatic and military pressure to bring hostages home. 'Time is running out.'

Moving:

Wounded warrior dances again 'I'm best at falling and getting up'

Matan Misan, a Givati Reconnaissance Brigade soldier who lost both legs in battle in Gaza, published a video of him dancing and wrote: 'I'm the world champion of falling and getting up again.'

Security forces eliminate October 7th terrorist

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire, additional Hamas terrorist who participated in the October 7th massacre.

Moving:

What will the hostages' return look like?

A year after the implementation of the previous hostage deal, the Hostages Families Forum published a moving video depicting family members of those still in captivity celebrating upon hearing of their release. The video is followed by the tagline: 'An entire nation is waiting.'

Parents disrupt hearing:

'The enemy gets aid, what about the hostages?'

Parents who lost children during the war disrupted a Supreme Court hearing regarding humanitarian aid to Gaza: 'It's crazy that the State of Israel sends aid to Hamas.'

Israel transfers 17 patients out of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

The IDF noted that, through COGAT, it has transferred 323 patients, caregivers, and medical staff from hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip over the past few weeks.

WSJ: Biden broke his promise, Israel exceeded its aid obligations

In an op-ed, the Wall Street Journal details how the International Criminal Court is targeting Israel, warns precedent will be used against the US later on.

Hamas publishes footage which seems to show murdered hostage

'We are examining the information, and at this stage, we cannot confirm or refute it,' IDF spokesman says.

Lloyd Austin speaks with Defense Min. Katz on Lebanon ceasefire

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on potential ceasefire deal with Lebanon, regional threats, and ongoing Israeli operations.

Footage from Jabaliya:

Terrorist sniper observes soldiers - and is eliminated

In the heart of Jabaliya: This is how Givati Brigade soldiers eliminated a sniper who observed the forces.

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah Aziz unit in the area of Tyre

IAF strikes command centers, intelligence infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, an observation post, and additional terrorist infrastructure, many of which belonged to "Aziz" unit, which is responsible for launching projectiles into Israel and for additional terrorist activity.

Lebanon:

Ready to launch anti-tank missile and UAV found and destroyed

IDF troops continue to operate to dismantle a significant Hezbollah terrorist center, which includes combat compounds, anti-tank positions, numerous weapons storage facilities containing grenades, firearms, combat equipment, observation posts, and more.

IDF neutralizes explosive traps in Jabaliya

So far, approximately 300 structures, rigged with hundreds of explosives as ambushes against IDF troops have been located and neutralized.

Islamic Jihad rocket unit commander eliminated

Khalid Abu Daqqa, Commander of the Islamic Jihad's Rocket Unit, eliminated while operating inside the Humanitarian Area in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.