Swords of Iron

Khan Yunis:

1.5 km weapons storage tunnel destroyed

The 603rd Battalion and the Yahalom Unit located and destroyed an underground tunnel route approximately a kilometer and a half long.

Security expert:

'End the war? Those who fell will have fallen in vain'

Former National Security Council chief Yaakov Amidror warns that if Israel abandons the Philadelphi Corridor, 'Hamas will reconnect to Sinai.'

CWO Mahmood Amaria killed in drone strike in northern Israel

Amaria, 45 from Ibtin, was a soldier in the Bedouin Trackers Unit in the 300th Brigade, in the Border Defense Corps.

Hostages' families to Red Cross:

'Where is your help? Your inaction speaks volumes'

Marking UN World Humanitarian Day, the families of the Israeli hostages being held in Gaza attacked the ICRC for not aiding their loved ones.

Post post-massacre remarks

State Attorney considering investigating 2nd singer

After recommending a criminal investigation into Eyal Golan, State Attorney Amit Aisman is considering opening an investigation into popular Israeli singer Kobi Peretz for remarks he made after the Hamas massacre.

Former Justice Minister:

Deal proposed today is 'the worst deal imaginable'

New prisoner swap deal would see just 20 living hostages released in exchange for long-term ceasefire, former Justice Minister Haim Ramon warns. 'Offer Hamas to end the war on condition that all the hostages return at once.'

IDF eliminates terrorist who fired rockets towards Israel

Hamas fired rockets from launchers embedded near two schools and a field hospital in southern Gaza; IDF strikes over 45 terror targets in Gaza, eliminating dozens of terror operatives.

Arab report:

Egypt agreed to delay withdrawal from Philadelphi Corridor

Israeli withdrawal no longer a precondition for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas, report says.

UAVs and rockets:

One critically injured in direct UAV strike on northern Israel

Hezbollah claims responsibility for direct hit on town in northern Israel; several injured, including one critically, in mixed UAV-rocket barrage.

Blinken to Herzog:

This may be the last chance to bring the hostages home

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, stresses: 'No one should attack Israel or meddle with our clear and inherent right of self defense.'

Hamas claims:

'Netanyahu still placing obstacles in way of an agreement'

Hamas officially announces its rejection of the proposal for an agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire as presented at the summit in Doha.

Watch:

Top Hamas official abruptly ends CNN interview

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan angrily ends interview with CNN’s Jim Sciutto after being pressed on whether Hamas accepts any responsibility for the loss of civilian life in Gaza.

Netanyahu's office:

'Serial info leakers harming chances for hostage deal'

Prime Minister's Office published an unusual message accusing 'serial information leakers' of harming hostage talks.

Following intelligence:

IDF expands operations in central Gaza Strip

Forces from the 98th Division expanded their operations over the past day as the Paratroopers Brigade combat team moved into western Khan Yunis and the Hamid neighborhood.

Paratroopers Brigade soldier severely wounded by RPG in Gaza

The soldier was evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.

10/7 Anniversary:

Minister Regev, head of national memorial event

Minister Miri Regev has been appointed as head of the national memorial event, commemorating the first anniversary of the 10/7 Hamas terrorist attack.

2,821,260 doses of polio vaccine enter Gaza since war began

Since the discovery of the virus in July, and as part of the vaccination campaign, 9,000 vials were brought through the Kerem Shalom crossing, providing 90,000 additional doses of the vaccine.

Netanyahu:

'Put pressure on Hamas, not on Israeli government'

Netanyahu on the hostage deal: 'There are things we can be flexible on and there are things which we will insist on. We know how to distinguish between the two very well.

'Limited presence'

Report: The American offer in Qatar

According to a Hamas source, the US's new offer for a hostage deal would allow Israel to exile a large number of released terrorists.

Israeli officials:

Philadelphi Corridor issue resolved in ceasefire talks

US Secretary of State to arrive in Israel today in bid to push for finalization of ceasefire deal this week.

Report:

Withdrawal from key corridor - decided in Biden-Netanyahu talks

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri calls US Pres. Joe Biden's belief that a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal is close 'delusional.'

Israeli actor:

I lost relatives in Gaza

Guy Zu-Aretz, the host of 'Big Brother' on Channel 13, shared his pain upon hearing that the son of his cousin, Major Yotam Peled, was killed in action today in central Gaza.

PM's Office: 'Cautious optimism' regarding deal with Hamas

Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses 'cautious optimism' regarding chance of ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas, hope that 'heavy pressure' will lead terror group to remove opposition to US-proposed agreement.

Mordechai and Yotam fell in battle in central Gaza

IDF reservists Major (Res.) Yotam Itzhak Peled, Sergeant Major Mordechai Yosef Ben Shoam, both 34 years old and fathers of infants, fell in battle in Gaza on Saturday.

Injured and bruised:

Video of Aryeh Zalmanovich's abduction released

Video footage showing October 7 abduction of 89-year-old Aryeh Zalmanovich is released, showing him on a motorcycle bruised, injured, and with his head bandaged.

Israel's compromise during the Doha summit

Israel has agreed to reduce veto on which terrorists are released, in exchange for an increased number of hostages released each week, report says.

Revealed: Hamas' plan to blackmail Britain

IDF reveals Hamas documents detailing plan to exhume remains of British, Commonwealth, soldiers from early 20th century, blackmail British government.

IDF forces expand operations in Khan Yunis

IDF continues operational activity in the central and southern Gaza, striking terror cells and rocket launcher used to fire rockets towards Israel, and eliminating dozens of terrorists.

Major (Res.) Yotam Itzhak Peled fell in battle in Gaza

Major (Res.) Yotam Itzhak Peled, age 34 from Rosh Ha'ayin, fell in battle in central Gaza, IDF reports.

IDF eliminates commander in Hezbollah's Radwan Force

IAF strike in Lebanon eliminates Hussein Ibrahim Kasseb, commander in Hezbollah's Radwan Force; additional strikes target terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Two IDF soldiers injured in attack on northern Israel

One soldier lightly injured, another seriously injured, in missile barrage on Misgav Am in northern Israel; 55 projectiles launched towards Ayelet Hashahar.

Hamas official:

'Ceasefire and hostage deal must guarantee the end of the war'

Hamas senior official Ghazi Hamad says no major issue was agreed upon in talks in Qatar, blames Israel for sabotaging the negotiations.

New flotilla:

Activists aiming to defy Gaza blockade

Activists from several countries setting out aboard the Handala ship, aiming to defy Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid.

Sirens in the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon

IDF says an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. Earlier in the day, a projectile was identified from Lebanon fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.

Chief Rabbinate opens registration for ordination tests

The CEO of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, Yehuda Cohen, announced last night (Thursday) that special leniencies for reservists will be extended to the upcoming exams.

Israel completes 2nd evacuation of Gazan patients

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says, 'The State of Israel successfully facilitated a second humanitarian operation for the evacuation of Gazan patients, many of which are children.'

IDF distributes flyers in Khan Yunis and Deir al Balah

The IDF announced that "due to significant acts of terrorism, the exploitation of the Humanitarian Area for terrorist activities, and the firing of rockets and mortars toward the State of Israel in the north of Khan Yunis, remaining in this area has become dangerous.

Hostage's father:

'Emerging deal could kill my son'

Tzvika Mor, the father of hostage Eitan Mor, warns that the multi-stage hostage deal puts the male hostages who will not be released in the first stage at risk.

30 terror targets struck in Gaza

Yesterday, rockets were launched from Khan Yunis toward the area of Kissufim. IDF artillery struck the area from which the launches were fired.

'The killing has to stop'

Trump: I told Netanyahu to get the war over with

Former US President says he has not spoken with Netanyahu since their meeting last month: I encouraged him to get this over with. Get your victory. And get it over with.

Netanyahu's move to fend off ICC arrest warrants

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering forming a government-appointed inquiry commission to prevent the ICC from issuing warrants against him and other officials.

Report:

Tensions between Nasrallah and Syrian officials

The Hezbollah Secretary-General recently refused to meet with the head of Syrian intelligence and is reportedly unhappy with Syria's lack of action against Israel.

'I chose not to look'

Mother of hostage whose picture was published speaks out

Rachel, the mother of Ofir Sarfati, whose body appeared in a photo published by Hamas, called on the negotiators to do everything to bring everyone home.

Erdan:

'The Disengagement was the original sin leading to October 7'

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan joins the Standpoint with Gabe Groisman podcast to discuss the challenges posed by the UN, which is calls a 'sh-t show.'

During a meeting in Rafah

Rabbi to Chief of Staff: 'I'm from here, from Gush Katif'

Cpt. (Res.) Rabbi Itzik Amitai met IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and shared that seven of his immediate family members were serving in the Gaza Strip.

Drone footage from Rafah

IDF destroys 50 Hamas tunnel routes in a week

Soldiers have been locating and destroying underground and terrorist infrastructure in the Philadelphi Corridor in Rafah.

Chief of Staff to recruits:

'We are not willing for Hamas to be in Gaza'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi met the recruits of the Paratroopers Brigade and reiterated the IDF's determination to dismantle Hamas.

Hamas under pressure as Israel increases efforts to enlist Gazans

Hamas terror group claims Israelis disguised as aid workers are 'blackmailing' Gazans into gathering intelligence on Gaza terror groups.

Breaking:

American Airlines suspends flights to Israel until April 2025

American Airlines was scheduled to resume flights to and from Israel in October 2024, but none are available until spring 2025, report says.

Bennett on the war in Gaza:

'I see words that send one message, and actions to the contrary'

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett tells New York Times columnist that Israel needs to 'knock out' Hamas, take aim at Iran.

US officials:

IDF has exhausted military possibilities in Gaza

Officials who spoke with the New York Times said that 'Israel has achieved everything it can militarily in the Strip.'

Khan Yunis:

Terrorist who launched missiles towards Israel eliminated

IDF continues operations in Gaza, eliminating Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists and dismantling terrorist infrastructure.

Central sticking point:

Number of live hostages to be released in first stage of deal

Hamas insisting on releasing 'living or dead' hostages from 'humanitarian' group, Israel insists first stage of deal include 30 living hostages.

Home Front Command worries: Haredi hikers may be at risk

IDF's Home Front Command concerned haredi hikers may be at risk of their lives when hiking in open areas, due to lack of app alerts.

US envoy in Beirut:

'The clock is ticking for a ceasefire'

US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Lebanon, says clock is ticking for a Gaza ceasefire that could also help end the cross-border exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel.

Smotrich in Metula:

'Move the security belt to southern Lebanon'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a working meeting in Metula and sends a message to Hezbollah: Don't mess with us. Israel must go to war against Hezbollah.

Chief of Staff:

'Every day Hamas holds our hostages will be more bitter for it'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Philadelphi Corridor area in southern Rafah, praises soldiers' progress in dismantling Hamas.

President Herzog holds prayer vigil for hostages

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog were joined by family members of hostages and bereaved families at his residence where they prayed for the well-being of the 115 hostages held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip for 313 days.

Majdal Shams massacre:

Most seriously-wounded victim regains consciousness

Eleven-year-old girl declared most seriously-wounded victim of Majdal Shams soccer field massacre regains consciousness as condition improves.

Hostages' relatives at the Knesset:

'Our loved ones' struggles must remain top priority'

Relatives of Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza hold protest in Knesset, demanding prisoner swap with Hamas.