Swords of Iron

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.

IDF confirms:

Missiles towards Tel Aviv launched from humanitarian route

Hamas fired missiles from adjacent to humanitarian route in Khan Yunis, IDF strikes back, exposes terror group's use of Gazan civilians as human shields.

Dozens of terror targets struck throughout Gaza

Armed terrorists eliminated and weapons found in Rafah area; over 40 terror targets struck throughout Gaza.

In first:

IDF airstrike in Jordan Valley

Security forces begin counterterror operation near Jenin, eliminating one terrorist and arresting others.

Gallant:

'We remove threats and are prepared to attack'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits IDF intelligence base in northern Israel, where he was briefed on the intelligence operations that enabled the elimination of Hezbollah military chief, Sayyid Muhsan.

Mother of fallen soldier:

Eli made us proud, he was doing his part

Sara Zimbalist, mother of Eli Moshe (Eli Mo), who was killed nearly two months ago in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva about her son, who was always smiling, connected to Torah, and had a special relationship with anyone he met.

IDF releases drone footage of elimination of terror cell in Rafah

The Givati ​​Brigade has been operating in the Shabura area in Rafah under the command of the 162nd Division. During the activity in the area, the soldiers eliminated approximately 100 terrorists and destroyed weapons and hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.

Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv

Residents of central Israel report hearing explosions as Hamas says it launched 2 of its new M-90 rockets at Tel Aviv. IDF says 1 rocket landed in the sea, the other in Gaza.

New York Times: Netanyahu set new conditions for ceasefire deal

New York Times article claims Israel made five changes to the ceasefire-prisoner swap deal proposal - but details only two of them, neither a new demand.

Handwritten messages:

Where is Yahya Sinwar hiding?

'No one in Gaza knows the exact location of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar,' Hamas source tells Asharq Al-Awsat.

IDF strikes terror cell which launched missiles into Israel

IDF forces strike targets in the area from which projectiles were launched toward the area of Ein Hashlosha on Monday.

PMO accuses Gallant of 'adopting anti-Israel narrative'

Prime Minister's Office says Defense Minister is "bound" by policy of achieving "absolute victory" after he calls talk of such a victory "gibberish."

Number of terrorists killed in strike on Gaza school rises to 31

12 more terrorists identified as having been killed in airstrike on Gaza school that was used as a terrorist headquarters. More than three quarters of those killed in the strike have been identified as terrorists.

OU Executive VP pens new lamentation for October 7th

The lamentation composed by Rabbi Moshe Hauer for Tisha B’Av in the wake of the events of the last year has been sent to Jewish communities around the world.

Biden:

'A ceasefire in Gaza is still possible'

US President tells CBS his ceasefire outline can still be implemented before the end of his term: I’m working literally every single day to see to it that it doesn’t escalate into a regional war.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Omer Ginzburg fell in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that Sergeant Omer Ginzburg, 19, from Kiryat Tiv'on, a soldier in the 101st Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Barrage on northern Israel

More than 30 launches identified, IDF attacking in Lebanon

Sirens sounded in Nahariya and the surrounding area. Approximately 30 projectiles identified, a number of which fell in open areas. Fires reported as a result of the rocket fire.

Hamas says it won't send representatives to negotiations

Hamas announced officially that it will not send a delegation to the next round of hostage talks which are set to begin this week.

Iranian official:

The reason Iran has not yet attacked Israel

An Iranian official told a diplomatic source that his country has not yet retaliated for the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh since it is working to stop security breaches that led to it and because of the US military presence in the region.

Deputy Chief of Staff:

'IDF continues to maintain high readiness for various scenarios'

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff MG Amir Baram visited the Nevatim Airbase where he received an operational briefing on the activities of the unit and squadrons at the base.