Swords of Iron

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.

PFLP publishes footage of mortar attack on IDF forces

The militant arm of the communist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group published a video showing the launch of 120mm mortars at concentrations of IDF forces at the Netzarim Junction.

Chris Cuomo:

'We are not a new Prime Minister in Israel away from peace'

In emotional video, Chris Cuomo condemns the moral relativism of those who defend Hamas after it executed 6 hostages, lays blame for ongoing war on Hamas for carrying out October 7 massacre.

Next to stuffed animals

The tunnel where bodies of six hostages were found

The IDF published footage of the shaft leading to the tunnel from which the bodies of the hostages Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alex Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and MSG Ori Danino were recovered.

Psychological terrorism

Hamas releases footage of hostages who were murdered in captivity

Hamas published footage in which Alexander Lobanov and Carmel Gat, who were murdered last week, beg Israelis to protest for their release.

Netanyahu:

'A deal to withdraw from Philadelphi will kill us'

Israeli Prime Minister holds English language press conference on the war and hostage talks in light of the execution of the 6 hostages, stresses importance of Israel retaining control of Philadelphi Corridor.

IDF Arabic spokesman reveals:

This is how terrorists exploit Gazan civilians

IDF Arabic language spokesman Avichay Adraee revealed a Hamas document citing a senior Islamic Jihad official who called 1,000 deaths by failed rocket launches 'the price of war.'

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We must not give up on any of the war goals'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment in the central Gaza Strip and said that the IDF is doing everything possible to bring the hostages back alive.

Siege on northern Gaza:

The 'Generals Plan' for the war

The 'Commanders and Reserve Soldiers' Forum presented to the public the "Generals Plan" to defeat Hamas, which involves laying siege to Hamas forces in northern Gaza and applying pressure on Sinwar.

Survey:

Plurality of Israeli Jews oppose withdrawal from Philadelphi

New JPPI survey shows that the Israeli government's position on whether the IDF should remain in Gaza is in line with that of its voters and a plurality of the Israeli public.

Clash with terrorist reveals weapons hidden in basement

Over 200 terrorists eliminated in operation by the 162nd Division in the Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah; large quantities of weapons located inside basement where Hamas terrorists were embedded.

National Security Min.:

'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he is working to end negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Negotiations only create more and more terror.'

Mother of murdered hostage:

'Ori would refuse to be released in exchange for a terrorist'

Mother of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, talks about her son, the rumors that upset her, and says, 'A hostage deal must include everyone, without exception.'

Hostage's twin sister:

'We are all waiting for you to come home'

Li-Yam Berger, sister of hostage Agam Berger, sends a message of hope and faith: 'I hope you are staying strong and filled with faith, we are all waiting for you.'

Sixty-five rockets fired from Lebanon

Multiple rockets explode in Kiryat Shmona, setting home on fire; several brush fires ignited after missiles from Lebanon fall in open areas in northern Israel.

Retired judge ripped down photos of hostages, fallen soldiers

Heroes Forum files complaint with police against retired judge Sara Haviv, who was filmed ripping down signs bearing the photos of hostages and fallen IDF soldiers.

Initial findings:

Hamas identified IDF forces approaching & murdered the 6 hostages

Initial IDF investigation following the deaths of six hostages in Gaza shows that Hamas observed the forces approaching the area near the hostages, decided to murder them.

British journalist:

'UK arms ban to Israel is shameful betrayal'

Daily Telegraph's Allison Pearson severely criticizes UK's decision to ban arms shipment to Israel, 'A shameful betrayal of a heroic ally.'

IDF reservist:

'If we leave Philadephi, we can forget about the hostages'

IDF reservist, Oded Harush, on importance of Philadephi Corridor: 'If we leave Philadephi, we can forget about the hostages. They will be smuggled out through Rafah Crossing and we will never know where they are.'

IDF intercepts UAV fired from the east

IAF strikes a rocket launcher in the area of Zabqin in southern Lebanon that had been used to carry out launches toward Israel.

Over Oct. 7 attack:

US announces criminal charges against Hamas leaders

Justice Department announces criminal charges against six senior Hamas members, including leader Yahya Sinwar,in connection with the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.

The psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Ori Danino

Hamas publishes a video of Ori Danino, one of the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were recovered this week from the Gaza Strip.

Geneva:

UN discusses suffering of Israeli children during the war

Delegation led by Israel's Ambassador to UN Institutions, Daniel Meron, and Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Justice, Welfare and Health participate in a special UN Council meeting on 'Suffering of Israeli children during the war.'

Likud MKs:

'Gallant, Resign!'

Members of Knesset urge Gallant to resign 'and leave the sacred work to others,' saying 'You want to raise a white flag and surrender to Hamas.'

Netanyahu responds to Gantz:

'Whoever doesn't contribute to victory shouldn't interfere'

PMO responds to National Unity party leaders' press conference accusing the PM of lying about the war and hostage efforts, criticizing his refusal to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor.

Via Rafah Crossing:

Gazan journalist who invaded Israel, escapes to Egypt

Muthana al-Najjar, who filmed the abduction of Shiri Bibas and her sons, flees to Egypt via the Rafah crossing before Israel arrests him.

Senior Israeli official:

'Israel agreed to leave Philadelphi Corridor in 2nd stage'

A senior Israeli official told mediators in recent days that Israel has agreed to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor in the second phase of a potential hostage deal with Hamas, despite PM Netanyahu's insistence the IDF's continued presence in the corridor is vital.

Minister Karhi Attacks:

'Gantz and Eisenkot are strengthening Sinwar'

Gantz and Eisenkot announce they will reveal 'the truth about the Philadelphi Corridor' this evening. Min. Karhi and MK Milwidsky respond: 'Stop weakening the people's spirit.'

Hamas command center in Gaza college struck

The IAF struck a Hamas control center that was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Numaa College in Gaza City.