Swords of Iron

Hezbollah hints: 'Widescale war frozen until further notice'

Hezbollah claims six missiles hit IAF control base, says attack's success is satisfactory response to elimination of Hezbollah terrorist Fuad Shukr last month.

From car and helmet cams:

Dramatic footage of Hamas leader's elimination in Jenin

Watch dramatic footage from helmet and vehicle cameras, showing the elimination in Jenin of Hamas leader in Jenin Wassem Hazem.

Operation complete:

IDF destroys terror tunnels, eliminates hundreds of terrorists

Dozens of terror infrastructures, over 250 terrorists, eliminated in operations in southern Gaza as IDF moves out of humanitarian area and on to further activities.

Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, eliminated in strike

Israel eliminates terrorist Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, and two additional Hamas terrorists, in counterterrorism operation.

Three terrorists eliminated south of Jenin

Aircraft strikes terror cell during clashes in Jenin; Arab reports claim three dead in strike on vehicle.

Terrorists identified by UAV, eliminated in air strike

IDF strikes launcher from which projectiles were fired toward Israeli territory; dozens of terrorists eliminated in southern and central Gaza.

'I want Daddy'

Avigayil Eliyahu, recently orphaned, hugs photo of her father

Karnei Shomron dedicates special lookout built in memory of the town's eight residents who fell in battle in Gaza.

Cabinet approves:

IDF will remain in Philadelphi corridor

Sources present at the meeting say that the security cabinet approved the continued presence of IDF troops in the Philadelphi area. Gallant voted against and Ben Gvir abstained.

Harris to anti-Israel heckler:

'We are working around the clock on hostage deal'

US Vice President responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protester who heckled her at rally in Georgia: The president and I are working around the clock, we have got to get a hostage deal done and a ceasefire deal done now.

In southern Rafah:

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

IDF destroys vehicle carrying terrorists who attempted to divert a humanitarian aid convoy.

Hostages' families to WHO:

Vaccinate hostages for polio

The Hostages Families Forum is urging WHO and UNICEF to include the hostages in their ongoing polio vaccination campaign and all other health interventions.

'Hamas doesn't want a war'

Top secret Shin Bet documents from before 10.7 revealed

Documents sent by Israel's internal security organization to the Prime Minister just days before the murderous attack recommend concessions for Gaza to maintain quiet.

Oct. 7th failures:

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

One of the intelligence officers who was behind the giant failure and ignored the warnings from the division's observers is set to meet with his commanders and notify them of his resignation.

Gallant:

For northern residents to return home we must expand war's goals

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a strategic briefing and discussion on expanding the war's goals.

October 7th anniversary:

The decision to prevent two ceremonies from overlapping

The Families' Ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre will begin at 7:00 and will not overlap with the State Ceremony which will begin at 9:00

Parents of American hostage:

'Hostage crisis is not a partisan issue'

After advocating for their son's release at both the RNC and DNC, the parents of Omer Neutra wrote an op-ed in Newsweek stressing: '[The hostages’] captivity cannot be a political issue—it is a global humanitarian crisis, and it can only be solved through unity and focus.'

IDF reveals:

Hamas' Rafah Brigade has collapsed

IDF officials say that up to now 80% of the tunnels in the Philadelphi Corridor have been destroyed.

Refugee from north unable to continue medical treatment

Malka is a mother of 2. She’s also sick with a rare blood condition, and currently is evacuated from her home on Israel's Northern border.

Following sirens: UAVs explode in northern Israel

IDF confirms multiple UAV explosions in northern Golan Heights, no injuries or damage caused.

Bereaved sister:

'This time he had doubts, but he said he was going anyway'

The sister of fallen IDF soldier Yohay Hay Glam recounts her last conversations with her brother before his fateful return to Gaza.

Israeli envoy: ‘Pro-terror’ protests should worry all New Yorkers

Radical Islamists 'don’t want to live in peace with us — they want to live instead of us,' Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis says.

IAF shoots down UAV approaching from Syria

IAF downs UAV headed towards Israeli territory, strikes terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Aryeh Zalmanovich was murdered beside his friend Farhan al-Qadi

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, Bedouin Israeli rescued from Gaza captivity, says hostage Aryeh Zalmanovich was held hostage alongside him until his death.

Islamic Jihad intelligence commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF eliminates dozens of terrorists, locates large quantities of weapons in central and southern Gaza, and eliminates a commander in the Islamic Jihad’s intelligence unit.

Haredi minister: Don't allow Red Cross to visit Nukhba terrorists

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu block Red Cross visits to Nukhba terrorists until Red Cross visits Israelis held hostage in Gaza.

'Hang on, we're coming'

Families of hostages burst across the Gaza border

Families of the hostages who came to the Gaza border to call out to their loved ones broke through the border fence and began marching into Gaza.

U of Michigan student leaders aim to force divestment from Israel

University of Michigan’s pro-Palestinian student leaders have vowed ‘no business as usual’ unless the university divests from Israel.

Terrorists hiding in a mosque eliminated in shootout with IDF

In Nur Shams operation, Israeli security forces eliminate terrorist responsible for June murder of Amnon Mukhtar in Qalqilya.

After vehicles hit by bullets:

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

World Food Programme temporarily suspends movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip, claiming bullets struck one of its vehicles as it approached an IDF checkpoint. IDF investigating the incident.

Viral massacre survivor suicide note found to be fake

A letter that went viral online that was claimed to have been written by a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre was found to be fake after journalists attempted to find his family.

Rescued hostage recounts:

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Gaza yesterday after more than 10 months in captivity, described to the security forces who rescued him the conditions he was kept under.

Netanyahu on northern border:

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

A day after Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued alive, the body of a soldier whose remains were abducted to Gaza on October 7 was found and brought back to Israel for burial.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yohay Hay Glam fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Glam, 32, from Netanya, served as a soldier from the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade.

Report finds:

Biden ignored internal opposition, pushed failed Gaza pier

A USAID Inspector General report stated that President Biden pushed for the US-run pier to deliver aid to Gazans despite concerns that it would draw away from pressure on Israel to open land crossings.

IDF confirms:

Top Islamic Jihad terrorist killed near Syria-Lebanon border

Faris Qasim was responsible for the development of the Islamic Jihad's operational plans in Syria and Lebanon. Additional Islamic Jihad terrorists who were on their way from Syria to carry out terrorist activities for the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanese territory were eliminated in the strike.

Report: Gaza terror groups planned coup against Sinwar

Hamas last living hostages are being used as Yahya Sinwar's human shields, as Gaza's other terror groups plan coup, the Jewish Chronicle reports.

Watch:

IDF destroys terror tunnel discovered in 2014

In central Gaza corridor, IDF destroys three kilometer-long terror tunnel discovered in Operation Protective Edge in 2014. 'Tunnel did not cross border fence.'

Religious doctor:

'Photograph is microcosm of Israeli society'

Photo of Dr. Dan Schwartzfuchs with rescued hostage, Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi, goes viral; ‘I think the war bonded us even more.’

End of Saga:

HU professor who denied massacre resigns

Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied October 7 rapes and murders, will not return to her position at the Hebrew University.

Back to school in blue & white:

Hostage's father's initiative gaining momentum

Hundreds of schools and thousands of students are joining initiative spearheaded by Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, to raise national morale during the war.

Hostage's mother: 'Alternative memorial ceremony is dangerous'

Iris Haim, mother of hostage killed hostage Yotam Haim, believes 'alternative' October 7 memorial ceremony is 'a protest against the government.'

Arrested soldier at Sde Teiman:

'The State betrayed us; it's an extreme affront'

Following outrage at Sde Teiman arrests, due to suspected abuse of a terrorist, Meir Ben Shetrit clarifies that while conducting body searches 'we do not take off anyone's clothes.'

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman fell in combat in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman, who served in the Nahal Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Reports in Lebanon:

Israel struck deep in the country's territory

Media in Lebanon report Israeli drone strike near the city of Baalbek. Security sources say the strike attributed hit a pickup truck which carried military equipment.

Rescued hostage to Netanyahu:

'Abu Yair, there are other hostages who are waiting'

Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza, spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and thanked him for his work.

Watch:

The dramatic rescue of Qaid Farhan al-Qadi

IDF releases new footage from soldiers' bodycams showing former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi being led to the helicopter that would take him to freedom.

Leading Emirati analyst:

A picture that powerfully illustrates the reality

Amjad Taha shared a picture of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi in the hospital being treated by a Jewish doctor with his 500 thousand-plus followers. 'Congratulations to Israel and to humanity.'

Rescued hostage's brother:

'Can't explain these feelings, better than being born again'

The brother of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi, who was rescued from Hamas captivity on Tuesday, commented on the rescue.

Qaid returns home:

Israeli leaders 'overjoyed' at 'daring, courageous' rescue

President Herzog, Defense Minister Gallant react to rescue of former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi after nearly 11 months in Hamas captivity.

Released hostage: The terrorists asked my father for ransom

Moran Stella Yanai, released from Hamas captivity in a prisoner swap, tells of how she was pressured to convert to Islam, and feared being married off by force.

Hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi rescued from Gaza

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, aged 52, from Rahat, who was abducted by the Hamas terror organization into the Gaza Strip on October 7th, rescued by IDF and ISA.

Three operational accidents in Gaza

In one of them, a soldier's weapon exploded during an assault on terrorists, apparently due to dirt. In another incident, a soldier fired an anti-tank missile in the wrong direction.

'IDF prepared for all possibilities - including widescale war'

'Hezbollah did not use precise missiles, because it knows precise missiles would mean war,' Israeli source tells Sky News Arabic.

Jerusalem:

40% of educational institutions lack appropriate bomb shelters

In Jerusalem, 134 educational institutions, mostly belonging to the haredi sector, lack appropriate or any bomb shelters.

Despite its failure

Iran praises Hezbollah attack on Israel

Following IDF's preemptive attack on Hezbollah, Iran's foreign ministry claims "the Israeli terrorist army has lost its effective offensive and deterrent power".

Chief of Staff:

'Our mission is clear, to return northern residents home'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, comments on the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah that prevented a large-scale attack.

Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza

In the past two weeks, the soldiers of the 7th Brigade eliminated dozens of terrorists, and over 100 terror targets were struck in aerial operations in the southern Gaza Strip.

Govt, extends lodging assistance period for displaced residents

The period of assistance, adjustment and duration of the displacement for residents of northern and southern communities, as well as for hostages, the missing and their family members, has been extended until 31 December 2024.

Report: Attempt to eliminate Hamas official in Lebanon failed

Vehicle ignites in Sidon, Lebanon, following strike targeting Hamas official, report says.