Swords of Iron

IDF eliminates head of Hamas network in southern Syria

Ahmad Muhammad Fahd, head of the Hamas terrorist network in southern Syria, eliminated in IDF strike.

Netanyahu on Nasrallah elimination:

'These are important days, an historic turning point'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks following the elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, says Israel faces 'significant challenges,' Nasrallah's elimination increases chance of bringing hostages home.

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF calls up three reserve battalions

Following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, IDF announces call-up of three reserve battalions, for 'operational activities and to strengthen the defense in the Central Command,'

Houthis: We targeted Netanyahu's plane upon arrival

Yemen's Houthi rebel group claims responsibility for launch towards Ben Gurion International Airport, says, 'we won't hesitate to raise level of escalation, participate in defending Gaza and Lebanon.'

Hamas:

Nasrallah elimination strengthens struggle against Israel

Hamas condemns elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, slams 'barbaric Zionist aggression' which the terror group says shows the 'cruel' nature of Israel.

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

In first statement following the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari imposes restrictions on gatherings in central Israel.

IDF intercepts surface-to-surface Israel launched from Yemen

Sirens sound in central Israel, IDF intercepts surface-to-surface missile from Yemen outside Israel's borders.

IDF:

Hamas has been militarily defeated

IDF claims that Hamas has been militarily defeated and has lost its ability to function as a military organization. Hamas has become a guerrilla and terrorist organization.

'When there are no more words'

ZAKA volunteers sing moving tune

Leading up to the anniversary of October 7th, ZAKA volunteers from around the country gathered to 'pour out their hearts, make their voices heard, and allow their souls to play their cords.'

Houthis:

'We targeted targets in occupied Jaffa and Ashkelon'

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that his organization targeted 'a military target linked to the Israeli enemy' in Tel Aviv with a missile and a 'vital target' in Ashkelon with a drone. According to him, 'The two operations have successfully achieved their objectives.'

The brazen act of Oct. 7th victim Kinneret Gat

Newly published footage from Kibbutz Be'eri shows the heroism of the residents and how 69-year-old Kinneret Gat stuck her tongue out in defiance at the terrorists before they murdered her.

Sirens in central Israel

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by Arrow system

Ballistic missile launched from Yemen and successfully intercepted by the Arrow system, sirens activated throughout Gush Dan and the Shfela regions. No reports of injuries.

Netanyahu in New York:

'We won't stop striking Hezbollah, make no mistake'

Prime Minister Netanyahu landed in New York ahead of his UNGA address and declared: 'My policy, our policy, is clear: we continue to strike Hezbollah with full force.'

Member of PM's entourage:

Ceasefire not being discussed, we will continue to attack

A member of Prime Minister Netanyahu's entourage says there is no chance for a ceasefire. 'We committed and we will remain committed to returning the residents of the north to their homes.'

Gaza:

Terrorist who directed Judea, Samaria, terror attacks eliminated

IDF, ISA continue targeted eliminations in Gaza, taking out terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre in communities along the Israel-Gaza border.

Prime Minister's Office denies reports of impending ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denies reports of ceasefire, says IDF was instructed to strike 'with full force and according to the plans presented.'

Ceasefire with Hezbollah? 'Shameful, embarrassment,' analyst says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers that negotiations would be held 'only under fire'; political analyst Amit Segal demands: 'Keep your word.'

'The day after'

Hamas agrees to allow rival Fatah to control Gaza crossings

Hamas terror group agrees to give up control of Gaza crossings 'the day after' the war in Gaza ends, ceding to rival group led by Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Back into politics?

Bennett raises funds abroad; announces his political intentions

'As circumstances in Israel have radically changed, I intend to return to politics earlier than planned,' says Former Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, at meetings in Canada.

UAV from Iraq hits Eilat, two lightly injured

Two UAVs were identified approaching Eilat, one was intercepted but the other struck a building in the city. Two individuals were lightly injured by falling shrapnel.

Israel not ruling out

US working on joint Gaza-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

For the first time, the US is working to reach a deal that would tie together both the northern and southern fronts of Israel's war, Hezbollah reportedly showing interest.

US Senators:

'Biden admin. continues to delay military equipment to Israel'

Senator Tom Cotton and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell penned a letter to the President listing the delayed equipment and condemning their delay. 'Further delays will endanger Israeli lives.'

Report:

Israel planted spying devices in Gazans' tents

Hamas' internal security reported that it found eavesdropping devices planted by Israeli intelligence disguised as objects such as rocks.

Slain hostages' loved ones:

Where is the world?

The loved ones of the six hostages who were murdered last month condemned the inaction of political, cultural, and religious leaders around the world to have their loved ones released.

Northern Command chief:

We're beginning a new stage in the fighting, ready for ground op

We are beginning a new stage in the battle, we need to be very well-prepared for maneuvers and action,' Major General Ori Gordin, Northern Command commander, says.

Nova artist launches new October 7th exhibition with StandWithUs

'Faces of October 7th' exhibition opens in Jerusalem with the families of victims, ahead of Oct. 7th anniversary.

No injuries

UAV fired from the east falls in the Arava region

Siren warning of hostile aircraft infiltration activated in the Arava region. IDF says a UAV crossing from the east fell in the area. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim responsibility.

Biden in last UN speech:

'Now is the time to sign ceasefire, end this war'

Outgoing President delivers farewell address to global body as Gaza conflict continues and Lebanon conflict heats up.

Murdered observer's father:

A soldier who escaped heard the girls cry until they went silent

The parents of murdered IDF observer Roni Eshel shared a haunting account and claimed that she and her peers were abandoned by the military.

Gadi Eisenkot:

IDF Chief of Staff should go home, not appoint officers

'At the end of the day, he is among the three central figures responsible for the greatest disaster and failure, so he needs to end his term,' MK Gadi Eisenkot says of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Netanyahu to cabinet:

'Pressure on Nasrallah will help advance hostage deal'

Netanyahu made clear to his cabinet that the actions in the north aimed to separate the Lebanese front from the one in Gaza.

IDF:

Secondary explosions in airstrikes caused by Hezbollah weapons

IDF says 1,300 Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon struck in order to remove immediate threats against the State of Israel, Hezbollah weapons located in Lebanese villages and homes.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We destroyed missiles with ranges of 1000s of km'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari gave a third press conference in one day, due to escalation of fighting in Lebanon.

Lebanese journalist injured by IAF strike live on-air

Fadi Boudiya, the editor-in-chief of the Miraya International Network, was preparing for an interview with the inews network when a blast behind him injured him.

Report:

Senior Hezbollah figure Ali Karaki killed in Beirut airstrike

Ali Karaki, the most senior military official left in Hezbollah after recent assassinations, reportedly targeted and killed in Beirut airstrike Monday evening.

Gallant:

'What Hezbollah has built over 20 years, we're destroying'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment at the IDF Headquarters Underground Operations Center Monday evening as the IDF struck hundreds of Hezbollah terrorist sites in Lebanon and Hezbollah launched well over 100 rockets at Israel.

IDF strikes 800 Hezbollah terror targets

Based on accurate intelligence, the IDF attacked buildings where Hezbollah hid rockets, missiles, launchers, unmanned aerial vehicles and other military infrastructure.

PM Netanyahu:

'I promised we'd change the balance of power in the north'

Prime Minister Netanyahu held a security assessment at the Air Force operations center in Tel Aviv: 'We are not waiting for the threat, we are pre-empting it – everywhere, in every sector, constantly.'

Direct hit reported in Kiryat Tiv'on in 35-rocket barrage

Sirens activated in 8 towns that had not been targeted before as Hezbollah targets more of northern Israel in its rocket barrages,

Direct hit in lower Galilee:

House destroyed; family in safe room survived

Ofir Shik, head of the Lower Galilee Council, visits a house in Givat Avni that suffered a direct hit from a Hezbollah rocket: 'We call on the IDF to finish the job.'

IDF brings bodies from Gaza to check if they were Sinwar

Israeli media reports multiple bodies examined to check if they were the corpse of the Hamas leader and October 7 mastermind. The tests showed Sinwar was not among those bodies.

IDF spokesman:

We're preparing to strike in Beqaa, Lebanon

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari speaks following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warns Lebanese civilians to distance themselves from Hezbollah missiles.

Haredi source:

'Better for Netanyahu to cancel trip than desecrate Shabbat'

Better for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel his scheduled UN speech than to fly back to Israel on Shabbat, source in haredi United Torah Judaism party says.

Sirens in Galilee & near Tiberias

Over 300 Hezbollah targets struck in Lebanon

IAF conducts two waves of strikes on Monday morning, targeting Hezbollah weapons and infrastructure in southern Lebanon; terror group returns fire, launching missile barrages towards Galilee. One injured.

Pres. Herzog:

'Would you accept missiles in your neighbor's home?'

'Thousands and thousands of long range rockets are kept in houses, living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, and then launched with the sole intention of killing our people,' Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog stresses.

Defense Minister:

Next stage in war will require public to remain calm & collected

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responds to security developments in northern Israel, stresses, 'Our success is dependent on proper conduct from the home front.'

Suspected terror attempt:

Arab neutralized after attacking IDF soldier at military base

Arab employed at Central Command military training base attempts to attack soldier, is neutralized.

IDF: We have no information that Sinwar is dead

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari is asked whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is still alive, responds, 'I can neither confirm nor deny.'

IDF spokesman:

Terrorists create designated openings for missiles - inside homes

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari warns Lebanese of the dangers embedded in their homes and villages, warns them to move 'immediately' out of harm's way.

IDF spokesperson:

We attacked after confirming preparations to attack Israel

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari issued a statement following the intensification of the bombings in Lebanon and in light of the continued firing towards northern Israel.

EU's Borrell:

'We're extremely concerned about an escalation in Lebanon'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calls for "urgent" ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: Civilians on both sides will be the ones suffering in case of escalation.

Militias claim responsibility

IAF intercepts UAV fired from Iraq

Sirens activated around 4:45 a.m. in southern Golan Heights. UAV fired from Iraq intercepted. No injuries reported.

In central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists operating in school compound

IAF conducts precise strike on Hamas terrorists who were operating inside a command and control center that previously served as the “Khaled ibn al-Walid” School.

Amb. Danon to Fox News:

'Countries should thank Israel, but they condemn it instead'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN on latest developments in Lebanon: Shameful to hear the condemnations of Israel in the UN after Israel eliminated the Hezbollah terrorist responsible for murdering hundreds of Americans and planning attacks against Israel.

Danny Danon:

'We will not stand by while our country is under attack'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, speaks at General Assembly, as part of 'Summit of the Future': "We are a peace-seeking nation that does not want war, but we will not stand by while our country is under attack"

Unsupported reports:

Israel investigating possibility Sinwar was killed in IDF strike

There is currently no intelligence supporting such a report and there is a disagreement between defense officials about whether the October 7th mastermind was again just cut off from his communications or was indeed eliminated.

'I see the launchers'

Watch: 150 jets strike Lebanon

Over the past days, the Israeli Air Force has been striking in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and also operating in Judea and Samaria.

US:

'Don't get into an all-out war in Lebanon'

US is trying to prevent an all-out war in the north and sent a message to leaders in Israel expressing its concern for 'potential escalation.'

Minister Gallant:

'Past week was hardest for Hezbollah in its history'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command headquarters and stated: 'The action taken by the IDF in Dahieh is significant, important, and powerful.'

Herzog:

We never wanted war, but we won't rest until Israelis return home

President Isaac Herzog addressed the inauguration ceremony for the memorial for residents of Jerusalem who fell in the war. ' It is the right and duty of the State of Israel to protect its citizens. '