Swords of Iron

Despite device explosions:

Hezbollah continues launching missiles at Israel

Hezbollah launches 20 projectiles towards Israel, some intercepted; IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

In first message after Lebanon explosions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is short and succinct: 'We said we would bring residents of the north home safely - and that is what we will do.'

Chief of Staff in northern Israel:

'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, says, 'We still have many capabilities; every time we work on a certain stage, the next two stages are already ready to advance.'

Defense Minister:

We're starting a new stage in the war

'Center of gravity is moving northwards, war will require great courage, determination and perseverance,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

To aspire, to prepare, to triumph

These were three driving forces that formed the cornerstones of the life of Nahal Brigade Commander, Colonel Yonatan (Yoni) Steinberg, who fell on Simchat Torah.

IDF commander:

'We're determined to change the security situation'

'Full commitment from the commanders and the troops, troops are at peak readiness for any mission they may be assigned,' Northern Command commander MG Ori Gordin says.

MDA mourns fallen paramedic:

'She was proud to defend the country and save lives'

Staff Sergeant Agam Naim, a combat paramedic in the IDF and MDA volunteer who fell on Tuesday in Rafah trained in MDA's mobile intensive care units as part of a military paramedic course, which she completed last March as an outstanding student.

Highest level of alert:

98th Division moving from Gaza northwards

Decision reached in past 24 hours to move elite 98th Division from Gaza to northern border.

Fallen soldier's brother:

'Dotan was a pure soul, was wounded and returned to fight'

Guy Shimon spoke to Arutz Sheva about his brother, Dotan, who fell in battle in Rafah. 'I am his older brother and despite this, he taught me a lot.'

'Do what we need to do'

Fallen soldier: 'We must win'

IDF officer, who fell yesterday in Rafah, interviewed on television on 152nd day of the war, after his friend fell in Gaza. 'We are needed and will do what is needed until the end.'

1st female soldier to fall in Gaza since 10/7

First sergeant Agam Naim's mother posted on Facebook two months ago, hoping that her daughter would come home safely, both 'in body and soul.'

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Terrorists enter building and are eliminated from the air

Soldiers identified Hezbollah terrorists operating within terrorist infrastructure in the area of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon. The IAF swiftly struck the terrorist infrastructure in which the terrorists were operating.

Taiwanese company denies:

Who hid explosives in Hezbollah pagers?

Taiwanese company, whose name appears on the pagers, claims: 'Pagers were manufactured by a European company that has the right to use our brand. It's embarrassing.'

Report:

Israel was left with no choice but to activate explosive beepers

Israel only intended on detonating the Hezbollah terrorists' pagers if war were to break out but when operatives grew suspicious the quick decision was made not to wait.

Shimon family's tragedy:

Nofar was killed in a road accident; Dotan fell in Gaza

Ten years ago First major Dotan Shimon's sister was killed in a road accident. Yesterday his family received the bitter news that he fell in Gaza.

Cleared for publication:

Three Givati soldiers and an IDF paramedic fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of four soldiers who fell during combat in the Gaza Strip. Six other soldiers injured.

Harris:

'I was supportive of the pause we put on bombs to Israel'

Democratic presidential nominee reiterates her position that a ceasefire and hostage release deal are needed: We need to get this deal done, and we need to get it done immediately.

Report:

This is how the Mossad detonated the Hezbollah beepers

Sky News in Arabic reports that explosives the Mossad inserted into the beepers caused the explosions, contrary to the report of a cyber attack.

Hezbollah's pagers:

85 days on one charge, IP 67 rated, drop and scratch resistant

The Hezbollah terrorists' pagers that exploded were of a robust model resistant to dust and water, lasted 85 days on one charge, and were tested against drops and scratches for use in terrorist field operations.

'Bonds between the US and Israel have never been stronger'

Virginia Beach gala honors US-Israel military alliance as nations stand firm against Iranian-backed terror.

Report: Three Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Lebanon

IDF strike eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists in Blida, Lebanon; Arab report says three dead, two injured.

Poll:

Most Israelis believe IDF will win war in northern Israel

New INSS poll shows reveals: Just 19% of Israelis believe that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has the right to make appointments at the current time.

New reserve battalion to be named after murdered naval commander

Former sailors will undergo infantry training and will make up the Hallel Battalion, named after Hallel Yaniv who was murdered in a terror attack last year in Samaria.

Nahal Oz lookout:

'I saw training exercises, no one listened to us'

Amit Yerushalmi, who served as a lookout at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border, speaks for the first time to the civilian investigation committee examining the October 7 failures.

Support the project:

It's time to 'Beef Up Our Boys'

The unexpected item most requested by the IDF and the people who answered the call

IDF eliminates head of Rafah area rocket unit

IDF confirms: Terrorist who served as head of Islamic Jihad's rocket unit in Rafah, commanded attacks against Israeli home front, is eliminated.

State Department:

'We're actively working on updated ceasefire proposal'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters that the United States continues to collaborate with mediators from Egypt and Qatar to draft a revised ceasefire proposal for the conflict in Gaza.

Reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza

Reservist from the Givati Brigade severely injured during combat in southern Gaza on Monday. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

UN chief condemns Israel over 'collective punishment' in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel: We all condemn the terror attacks by Hamas but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

Cabinet decides:

Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Security cabinet updates the goals of the war to include the clause: The safe return of the residents of the north to their homes.

Failure:

18 containers with military equipment stolen from base in south

Several suspects break into IDF base in the south and escape with a vast amount of military equipment.

How detained terrorists help forces fighting in Gaza

Information received while interrogating terrorists is sent to combat soldiers in Gaza. These terrorists also accompany IDF forces to battle.

Report:

This is how Yahya Sinwar has avoided assassination for 11 months

Hamas leader uses low-tech communications system he developed in prison that eschews electronic communication to avoid detection, Wall Street Journal reports.

Gallant tells US envoy Hochstein:

'Only mil. action will return northern residents to their homes'

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant hosted Senior Advisor to the U.S. President, Amos Hochstein at the MoD HQ, says the possibility for an agreement is running out as Hezbollah continues to “tie itself” to Hamas, and refuses to end the conflict.

Report: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated in Lebanon, three injured

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Houla, Lebanon, following multiple launches towards northern Israel.

5th Brigade soldiers return to Gaza for second tour

Following a series of training exercises, the IDF's 5th Brigade has returned to central Gaza for another tour of duty.

Bolstering the northern border:

97 rapid response units re-equipped

Defense Ministry acquires 9,000 'Arad' weapons, to the tune of 50 million NIS, to equip rapid response teams around Israel.

Northern front:

Defense Min. warns: Time is running out, the trajectory is clear

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, stressing urgency of war against Hamas, Hezbollah. 'Hezbollah continues to tie itself to Hamas - the trajectory is clear.'

IDF commander recommends: Create buffer zone in southern Lebanon

Conditions in northern Israel now allow for a buffer zone to be created in southern Lebanon, reports quote Major General Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, as saying.

Senior Hamas official:

'We still have ample resources to fight Israel'

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan tells AFP that "the resistance has a high ability to continue" fighting Israel, after Gallant said Hamas "no longer exists" as a military formation in Gaza.

Divine protection:

Released hostage talks about power of faith that kept him going

13-year-old Yagil Yaakov, released from Hamas captivity after 52 days, posted on Instagram about his religious strengthening. 'Father, thank you for the privilege of being here.'

PlayStations and perfume

The Footage that led to an uproar: 'In Gaza you can get anything'

A Gazan filmed the goods that were being offered in the Gaza Strip and enraged Israelis. 'Why would the enemy surrender when this is the situation?'

Following the Gaza War:

Sharp rise in use of psychiatric medications

During the first 6 months of the Gaza war, a 50% increase was registered in the purchase of anti-anxiety drugs and a 3-fold increase in the purchase of narcotic pain relievers among the general population.

'Frmr. MK who condoned massacre will not talk in our studio'

Former MK Abdulmalik Dehamshe condoned the October 7th massacre and after a complaint was filed with the police, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation announces it will not invite him to the studios again.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers that were ready to fire

The IAF struck several missile launchers, including a loaded and ready-to-use launcher belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, in the area of Rachaya Al Foukhar in southern Lebanon.

'I had the means needed to prevent the 10/7 massacre'

After giving testimony at the civil investigation committee, Rafael Hayun tells about the equipment he had which could have prevented the 10/7 massacre; if they hadn't been confiscated 6 months earlier.

IDF confirms:

Three hostages were killed by Israeli strike

The investigation that the IDF presented to the families found that during the strike, the forces did not know that the hostages were in the area. The bodies of the three were recovered in December.

The unusual announcements the IDF dropped in Lebanon

An IDF brigade distributed announcements in southern Lebanon, asking residents to evacuate certain areas 'until the end of the war.' Now the IDF is investigating.

The long arm of the Jewish People

The State of Israel carries on Simon Wiesenthal's legacy, but the international community has not given Israel the credit it deserves. If Israel was not taking care of business, these very same terrorists would spread to the US shores.

Sirens in central Israel

Surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen

Sirens sounded in the Gush Dan region and the Lowlands. IDF says a surface-to-surface missile was fired from Yemen and exploded in an open area.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'Borrell is an antisemite and Israel-hater'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz again criticizes EU Foreign Policy Chief after he condemned Israeli air strikes in Gaza: He consistently tries to pass resolutions and sanctions against Israel.

Netanyahu:

Prepare for a broad campaign in Lebanon

Netanyahu's order given during a security-strategic discussion with the participation of the heads of the defense establishment and ministers Gallant, Katz, Smotrich and Dermer.

Egypt to host delegation of Houthi rebels for talks on Red Sea

Egypt seeks to calm tensions in Red Sea, increase number of ships sailing the area, to reverse hit to economy caused by tanking of Suez Canal transit fees.

October 7: 1,500 rockets fired within the first 20 minutes

As Hamas terrorists rained 1,500 rockets on Israel within the first 20 minutes of the October 7 attack, a wave of 1,500 elite Nukhba terrorists used the cover provided by the sirens to infiltrate Israel, report says.

Why were Houthi militants in Syrian territory?

Small groups of Houthi special forces fighters are entering Syria in coordination with Syrian and Lebanese intelligence, Sputnik report says.

United Arab Emirates sets condition for supporting post-war plan

The United Arab Emirates won't support a plan for 'the day after' the war between Israel and Hamas, unless Israel agrees to one condition.

'I trust you'

First sign of life from Matan Angrest

Anat Angrest, the mother of captive soldier Matan Angrest, published an audio clip in which her son is heard addressing the Prime Minister from captivity, asking for help.

UNRWA:

'Israel wants to erase us'

UNRWA accuses Israel of trying to destroy the organization following the Israeli bombing against UNRWA workers in Gaza over Shabbat.

Video of murdered hostage Alexander Lobanov made public

In a video crafted by Hamas for the purpose of psychological terrorism, murdered hostage Alexander Lobanov can be heard criticizing the Israeli government, and urging his family to stay strong.

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Fighter planes strike Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, IDF strikes military structures in which Hezbollah terrorists are operating.