Swords of Iron

Searches underway

Vehicle accelerates towards soldiers near Egypt border and flees

IDF troops conducting searches after suspicious vehicle accelerates toward them on the Egypt border.

Herzog calls on political echelon: 'Bear communal responsibility'

Herzog: 'The political echelon must unite with all force. Bear communal responsibility, take all steps needed, to bring hostages home.'

Minister May Golan:

Committed to countering threats and disrupting your evil plans

Minister May Golan, in message to Hamas terrorists: 'Prepare for continued engagement. Trust me, you will face many years of our presence. Despite facing terror and violence, the people of Israel will continue to stay strong.'

Hostage Families Forum

'Conditions 6 hostages were kept in alarming, sign deal now'

The Hostages Families Forum responds to the publication of the conditions the six hostages who were executed by Hamas terrorists less than two weeks ago were kept in for nearly eleven months before they were murdered.

Report:

3 hostages whose bodies were recovered in Dec. were killed by IDF

Hebrew media reports Ron Sherman, Nik Beizer and Elia Toledano were killed in the same tunnel where Hamas commander Ahmed Ghandour was eliminated, and the IDF has known for months.

Severely injured soldier returns to fight in same tank

Ten months after suffering a severe injury, tank crewman Aharon Shmuel Bryce joins his company in Gaza in the same tank in which he was injured.

UN Human Rights Chief demands intl. action against Israel

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk devotes largest section of speech at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council to criticizing Israel, compares the plight of the hostages to terrorists in Israeli prisons.

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter: 'To survive, we have to be lions'

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter criticizes senior IDF echelon, saying: 'The attempt to castigate those in the field is a serious leadership problem.'

SA Chief Rabbi:

Why a ceasefire is not the answer to the Israel-Hamas war

Rabbi Warren Goldstein says a ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel war is not just misguided, but a dangerous betrayal of justice, and the West’s insistence that Israel negotiate with Hamas emboldens terror, and hastens an attack on the West.

PM on criticism from hostage's family: 'I listen, I don't judge'

PM Netanyahu responds to the publication of a recording of the family of murdered hostage Ori Danino criticizing him when he made a shiva visit to them.

2 soldiers injured in UAV strikes in Shlomi

Over the past day, three fallen aerial targets were identified in an area adjacent to Shlomi, and as a result, two IDF soldiers were lightly injured.

Father of murdered hostage:

'You built the tunnel where my son was murdered'

Elhanan, father of Ori Danino, murdered in Hamas captivity, blamed PM Netanyahu for the 10/7 attack: 'You gave them tunnels and dollars.'

'I ran to the bomb shelter, and it exploded around me'

Woman whose home was damaged after a Hezbollah UAV struck a residential building in Nahariya, recounts the moments of terror: 'I ran to the bomb shelter, I didn't manage to close the door.'

Hezbollah fires on Nahariya

Hezbollah UAV hits apartment building

None injured after Hezbollah UAV hits apartment building in Nahariya following massive barrage from Lebanon.

Watch: IDF operations in Gaza's Zeitoun neighborhood

IDF locates machine used to produce weapons, as well as underground tunnel shaft located in the Zeitoun area.

CENTCOM commander visits Israel, focusing on Lebanon, Iran

CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla lands in Israel, holds situational assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Cabinet ministers horrified after watching terror tunnel footage

IDF presents Cabinet with chilling footage from the tunnel where six Israeli hostages were found murdered and their bodies recovered.

Gantz to Blinken: Support Israel in increasing pressure on Hamas

Minister Benny Gantz speaks with US Sec of State Antony Blinken, thanking him for the US' support in crafting a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal and urging the world to support placing pressure on Hamas.

Gallant:

'Sinwar will make the mistake like Deif, we will get to him'

Defense Minister holds situational assessment in the Netzarim area: We will continue to apply pressure, and we will cripple Hamas.

Seriously injured soldier participates in prayers

Golani combat soldier and student at the Hesder yeshiva in Yeruham, participates for the first time in prayers in the synagogue at the Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center.

The final moments of the six hostages' lives

Preliminary investigation presented to the families of the six hostages murdered in Gaza finds they were kept in a narrow tunnel, without air, toilets or showers.

Mike Sapraicone in Israel

GOP NY candidate visits bombarded and massacred communities

Mike Sapraicone, Republican Conservative candidate for US Senate in NY, says that, 'Iran is doing anything they want and helping their allies to destroy Israel, but my concern is, ‘Will America be next?'

Closed synagogues, no symbols

How Jewish life in the UAE has changed since October 7th

Former Rabbi of the UAE Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie tells Arutz Sheva that since the war in Gaza began, Jews in the country have stopped identifying themselves openly and have stopped gathering for prayer.

Hamas Khan Yunis battalion rocket commander eliminated

In Rafah, IDF troops eliminated terrorists, conducted targeted raids on terrorist infrastructure, and located large quantities of weapons in the area.

Hostage's father: Humanitarian aid torpedoes my son's return

Kobi Samerano, father of murdered hostage Yonatan Samerano, criticizes Israeli government for allowing humanitarian aid to reach Hamas. 'You are torpedoing my son's return while you are feeding Hamas.'

Netanyahu after Allenby attack:

"In the Middle East, without the sword, there is no 'forever'"

PM addresses deadly shooting in which 3 civilians were murdered today during Cabinet meeting, says Israelis are not falling for Hamas' psychological warfare tactics.

IDF: Four department heads promoted despite Oct. 7 failures

Former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva promoted four officers who failed to provide intelligence on the October 7 massacre, report says.

IRGC official:

Revenge for Haniyeh's death 'certain,' will be at the right time

'Revenge is certain, there is no doubt about it,' IRGC Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi promises.

Gaza war coverage

BBC accused of violating own guidelines 1,500 times

Study of coverage of the first 4 months of the war finds serious bias against Israel in BBC reporting, Hamas called a terrorist organization just 3.2% of time.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Barrage of over 50 rockets fired towards the north

Sirens heard during the night in Kiryat Shmona and other communities in the north. At least 50 launches towards Israeli territory were identified. Classes will be held as usual.

Nancy Pelosi:

'US should more fully leverage its relationship with Israel'

Former US House Speaker denounces Hamas' October 7 attack, but says the US should “more fully leverage” its relationship with Israel to reduce civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.

Arab source: Hamas didn't toughen its positions

Hamas is demanding that a higher number of high-profle terrorists with blood on their hands be released in a prisoner swap deal - even in exchange for 'humanitarian' hostages.

This is Hamas' new demand for a ceasefire deal

Washington Post reports Hamas is demanding a last-minute change in prisoner swap-ceasefire deal; 'take it or leave it' proposal 'indefinitely' delayed.

IDF strikes Hamas command centers in two Gaza schools

IDF removes Hamas command and control center from Gaza's 'Amr Ibn al-As' school in northern Gaza, says command center was used by Hamas to plan and carry out attacks on the IDF and the State of Israel.

'We had to smile'

Released hostage gives details on Hamas' hostage videos

Released hostage Aviva Siegel details how she was forced to say her lines 'again and again,' says Hamas tried to make her look presentable before taking photos. 'We had to sit next to them and smile and say everything is OK, just for the picture.'

Hezbollah: We launched a stream of UAVs towards northern Israel

For the tenth time since Saturday morning, Hezbollah takes responsibility for launches against northern Israel; IAF striking in Lebanon.

Video from battles in Gaza:

'Was the terrorist eliminated?'

Footage from bodycams of IDF's 401st Brigade reveal clashes in Tel al-Sultan, where terrorist hurled a grenade at the Israeli forces.

Two Islamic Jihad battalion commanders eliminated

IDF, ISA, confirm deaths of two Islamic Jihad battalion commanders in Deir al-Balah.

In northern Gaza:

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in a school building

Israel Air Force conducts precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control center embedded inside a compound that previously served as the “Halima al-Sa'diyya” School.

Watch:

Fighter jets eliminate Hezbollah militants in Lebanon

The IDF spokesperson published documentation of an airstrike on a building containing Hezbollah militants in Al-Matmura in southern Lebanon.

After operating in Gaza:

11th Reserve Brigade conducts exercise in the northern arena

The troops practiced combat and maneuver scenarios against the enemy, including movement in thicketed terrain, advancing along a mountainous route, and activating firepower.

Using the hostages:

Hamas document reveals psychological warfare strategy

German newspaper Bild reports on Hamas document detailing how the terror group seeks to shift blame in Israel for hostages' plight to the government and blame for lack of a deal internationally to Israel.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar:

'We can have endless war or we can have deterrence'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar insists that as the war carries on, Israel must take new approaches on each front.

Avigdor Kahalani:

'Without Philadelphi, in a year there will be 4,000 UAVs in Gaza'

Brigadier General (res.) Avigdor Kahalani explains why he believes it is essential for Israel to remain in control of the Philadelphi Corridor and cannot withdraw from the Egypt-Gaza border.

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'

National Security Minister writes to PM that the 'Conceptzia' that led to October 7 still exists in Judea and Samaria and the recent rise in attempted attacks demands a firm response.

Tim Walz:

'Israel has to move towards a two-state solution'

Kamala Harris' running mate says in radio interview: Israel has the right to defend itself, but we can't allow what's happened in Gaza to happen.

Report:

Sinwar planned to smuggle himself and hostages to Iran

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly intended to flee the Gaza Strip via the Egyptian border and travel to Iran together with other Hamas leaders and the hostages.

Prof. Aryeh Eldad:

'Withdrawing from Philadelphi Corridor an immoral step'

Former MK Professor Aryeh Eldad, a member of the 'Professors for a Strong Israel' organization, tells Arutz Sheva he believes politicians who say Israel can return to the Philadelphi Corridor are 'lying.'

'Target identified'

Watch: Successful interceptions by Israeli naval missile ships

From Northern Israel to the Gulf of Eilat, naval forces have carried out several successful interceptions in various combat arenas, including the first operational interception by the Sa'ar 6-class corvettes in the Red Sea arena since their arrival in Israel.

US admits: Hamas toughening up its position

US official says Hamas' positions are becoming less flexible, terror group's demands are different than they were several months ago.

Mother of injured soldier:

'They thought he was dead, but they managed to save his life'

Ziva Kostiner, mother of David who was severely injured in Gaza, tells Israel National News how her son is coping with his injury and returning to routine.

Drone footage reveals:

This is the explosive device hidden in a baby stroller

IDF publishes footage from the drone which identified explosives hidden in a Tulkarm baby stroller earleir this week.

Data reveals:

In northern Israel, August saw highest number of launches

IDF claims launches are in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, 'but that is not always true,' Galei Zahal journalist says.

War in מorthern Israel:

Israeli journalist demands: Give Nasrallah an ultimatum

Israeli journalist Menachem Horowitz misses his home in Kiryat Shmona, but realizes that returning home may be a few years away. In the meantime, two Torah scrolls protect his home.

Due to fake news:

IDF preparing for mass arrival of Gazans at Netzarim Corridor

Following rumors that the IDF will allow Gazans to travel from southern Gaza to northern Gaza, the IDF is preparing for mass arrival of Gazans near the Netzarim Corridor.

Families of hostages pressuring Biden to make unilateral deal

Families of Americans held hostage in Gaza pressuring Biden administration to work towards unilateral deal with Hamas terror group, NBC reports.

US official:

Nothing in ceasefire agreement mentions Philadelphi Corridor

Disagreement between Israel and Gaza focuses on 'densely populated' areas, Hamas threatening to execute additional hostages, report says.

IDF destroys Hamas command center embedded in humanitarian area

Israeli forces evacuate civilians from Deir al-Balah humanitarian area, destroy command and control center used by Hamas, Islamic Jihad. 'Terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip brutally exploit Gazans for their terrorist activities. '

Hamas:

'No need for new proposals, pressure Netanyahu'

Hamas again rejects renewed negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage release deal, calls for pressure on Netanyahu to accept proposal.

US official:

'We can account for Israel's security if it leaves Philadelphi'

Senior US official rejects claims that proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal would endanger Israel's security: That is just fundamentally untrue.