Swords of Iron

Israeli singer responds to rocket attack: 'Break their bones'

'The harder we strike them, the faster this war will end,' singer Idan Amedi writes in social media post.

Israel preparing for significant response to Majdal Shams attack

Security forces are currently holding consultations on the Israeli response to the direct hit on Majdal Shams.

IDF spokesman:

'Hezbollah murdered ten children in this brutal attack'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari rejects Hezbollah's denial of responsibility, says IDF has proof Hezbollah fired the rocket which hit Majdal Shams soccer field. 'We are preparing a response.'

IDF commander:

'This is where we found our murdered brothers and sisters'

Commanding Officer of IDF's 98th Division speaks from inside the tunnel from which the hostages were rescued, beneath the area previously designated as the humanitarian area. 'We will do all it takes to bring down Hamas, and all it takes to bring back our fellow people, from wherever they are.'

IDF takes out Hamas command center embedded in Gaza school

Hamas sets up command center, weapons storage, inside Khadija School in central Gaza; IDF eliminates the terrorists, neutralizes the command center.

IDF strikes rocket launch site in Gaza

IDF strikes launch site prepared to launch projectiles toward Israeli territory, continues operational activity in Gaza.

Israeli Navy intercepts UAV entering Israeli waters from Lebanon

Israeli Navy Shayetet 3 missile ship, in cooperation with the IAF, successfully intercepts UAV that entered from Lebanese territory into Israel’s ​​economic waters. Watch.

IDF to Gazans: Evacuate part of Khan Yunis humanitarian area

Ahead of military operation, IDF warns Hamas is using part of the Khan Yunis humanitarian area for terror purposes, orders civilians to evacuate to safety.

Pres. Herzog:

Hezbollah murdered children whose only crime was playing soccer

'Hezbollah, armed and funded by Iran, does not distinguish between child or adult, soldier or civilian, Jew or Muslim, Druze or Christian,' Israel's President Isaac Herzog stresses.

Australia, New Zealand, Canada:

'Israel must listen to the international community'

Australia, New Zealand and Canada issue a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asking Israel to respond to the ICJ ruling on its "occupation".

IAF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Over the past day, IDF soldiers identified a number of terrorists entering into a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. The IAF struck the structure in which the terrorists were operating.

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Terrorist tunnel over one kilometer long destroyed

In the last few days, Northern Brigade forces raided terrorist centers around Beit Hanoun and destroyed a tunnel in Beit Lahia area.

President Macron hosts President Herzog at Élysée Palace

President Herzog congratulated Macron on hosting the Olympics and emphasized that the games are an important platform from which to promote the issues of the ongoing war in Gaza.

Northern Command chief:

When we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive

'When the moment comes and we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive; the residents have our back and we are aiming our weapons at the enemy,' MG Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, says.

Condition of soldiers injured by toxic gas in Gaza improving

The two soldiers who were seriously injured after inhaling toxic gas in Gaza have regained full consciousness and are now in moderate condition.

Footage: IDF strike on terror structure in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes terrorists entering Hezbollah military structure in Markaba in southern Lebanon; intercepts projectile crossing into Israel.

Hamas:

No security inspections when residents of northern Gaza go home

Egypt insists Israel compromise on demand to control Philadelphi Corridor, Hamas insists Gazans returning to northern Gaza do so without security inspections, Reuters reports.

Netanyahu & wife Sara meet representatives of hostages' families

Following address to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stresses: 'We’re committed to bringing everyone back. We’re engaged in very intensive efforts right now, and I hope they succeed.'

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IDF eliminates seven terror cells responsible for mortar launches

IDF eliminates 100 terrorists in Khan Yunis, strikes 45 terror targets.

Cleared for publication:

Corporal (Res.) Moti Rave fell in southern Gaza

Corporal (Res.) Moti Rave, 37, served as a Combat Machinery Operator in the Givati Brigade.

VP Harris:

'There’s a deal on the table, time for this war to end'

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself. It is time for this war to end in a way where Israel is secure, all the hostages are released, and the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza ends.

Khan Yunis recovery op:

The terrorist who was photographed leading forces to the bodies

One of the photos published by the ISA from the operation to recover the bodies of five hostages shows an individual in an IDF uniform and handcuffs.

Hassidic leader:

'Soldiers are sacrificing their lives and we go on vacation?'

The Rebbe of the Belz Hasidic court decided not to travel to his vacation home as he usually does due to the war in Gaza.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hamas exploited Humanitarian Area to hold hostages captive'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed the joint IDF and ISA mission to recover the bodies of five Israelis that were being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Tragic incident:

Staff Sergeant Noam Douek was killed in the southern Gaza Strip

It is suspected that Staff Sergeant Noam Douek was killed and two other soldiers severely injured due to poison fumes emitted by a generator placed in a closed room.

65 ft. underground:

Watch: Bodies of hostages recovered from Gaza tunnel

IDF releases footage from operation in which the bodies of 5 hostages were recovered. The bodies were held in an area that had been designated as a humanitarian zone.

IAF Commander:

'Strike on Houthis was aimed at entire Middle East'

Israeli Air Force Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar spoke with the heads of the local authorities and said that the IAF is ready for war. 'There will be a knockout punch as lethal as possible.'

Soldiers using donated gear to face disciplinary action

The IDF has announced that soldiers found using any gear not supplied by the IDF could be brought up on charges.

ISA reveals photos from operation to rescue hostages' bodies

ISA publishes photos from operation to rescue the bodies of Maya Goren, Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, Sergeant Kiril Brodski, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

IDF: Failed Hamas launches injured civilians in Khan Yunis

Failed Hamas launches from the humanitarian area hit the UNRWA Al-Qarara school in the area of Khan Yunis, killing and injuring multiple civilians.

Khan Yunis:

IDF destroys 50 terror targets, eliminates dozens of terrorists

IDF destroys 50 terror infrastructure sites in Khan Yunis, IAF eliminates terrorists in Rafah.

US official:

'Negotiations for hostage release deal in their closing stages'

Senior US official says a deal between Israel and Hamas is "closeable". Biden and Netanyahu to discuss the details during their meeting on Thursday.

Netanyahu to Congress:

'I promise, we will win'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an address during a joint meeting of Congress.

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Hostages' families pray ahead of Netanyahu's address

Led by the bereaved father Itizik Bonzel, Family members of hostages, representatives of bereaved families, and rescued hostage Noa Argamani joined together in the Capitol for prayer and song.

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Tunnel shaft and weapons found in children's bedroom

The 401st Brigade has been operating in ​​Tel al-Sultan and Shabura against terrorist infrastructure and operatives.

Police:

Remains found in vehicles that burned on October 7th

The police have begun examining charred remains found in vehicles that were hit with anti-tank missiles during the massacre to determine if they are bone fragments.

Noa Argamani's moving post:

'Yossi, you were a hero, I'll work to bring your brother back'

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani eulogized fellow hostage Yossi Sharabi, who was held captive together with her and was killed, and promised to work to bring back his brother, Eli, from captivity.

American Hostage's father:

'We expect the Prime Minister and Biden to bring them home'

The fathers of hostages Omer Neutra and Edan Alexander spoke with Arutz Sheva from a rally in front of the US Capitol in Washington DC about the hope to see their sons return.

Hezbollah publishes new video inside Israel's borders

Video taken by Hezbollah UAV shows Ramat David Air Force base, located 50 km from Lebanese border, including locations of senior officers and sensitive storage sites.

Nahal Brigade increases readiness for fighting in Lebanon

'Ready, willing, and determined to defeat the enemy': Soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade complete training exercise preparing them for fighting in Lebanon.

From air and ground:

IDF unit eliminates terror cell driving in vehicle

IDF soldiers identify terror cell driving towards them, eliminate the terrorists in a combined ground and air operation.

Philadelphi Corridor:

Sensors to detect smuggling tunnels

The security forces say that after the sensors are placed, military presence along the Corridor will not be needed to locate tunnels and prevent underground smuggling.

Report: Israel agreed to one of Hamas' key demands for deal

Israel has agreed to compromise on Philadelphi Corridor, Rafah Crossing, in proposed ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas terror group, report says.

Netanyahu meets evangelical leaders during Washington trip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara meet with US evangelical community leaders, speak with them about Israeli security and the return of the hostages.

Released hostage Aviva Siegel:

'They torture everybody, all the time'

Released hostage Aviva Siegel, wife of Keith, still in Hamas captivity, calls for a hostage deal now: 'I survived the horrors, I know they are going through hell. I witnessed the violence and the sexual assaults.'

Soldier seriously injured from rockets fired at Har Dov

IDF soldier seriously injured from a number of projectiles that crossed from Lebanese territory towards the Har Dov area. The soldier was taken to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.

Before the US trip

The gift given to Netanyahu by kidnapped boy's grandfather

Eli Bibas gave Netanyahu, before his trip to the United States, a picture drawn by his grandson Ariel to give to Biden at their meeting.

A day before PM's speech:

Protesters demonstrate against Israel at Capitol Hill

In protest organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, hundreds demand that the US stop arming Israel. Police clear the area.

Hamas does not want deal?

Hostages Families Forum against PM's aide

Netanyahu's adviser told the hostages families that Hamas does not want a deal. Hostages and Missing Families Forum: 'That is not true.'

Bereaved father to US official:

'Stop pressuring Netanyahu, join the fight against Hamas'

Itzik Bonzel, whose son Amit fell in battle in Gaza, joined families of hostages and other bereaved families in a meeting with US Deputy Special Presidential Envoy For Hostage Affairs Dustin Stewart and called on the US not to withhold munitions from Israel.

PM to meet former President Trump on Friday in Florida

Donald Trump announced he would be meeting with PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday in Florida: 'During my first term we had peace and stabillity in the region. We will have it again.

Footage from Gaza:

Hostage Matan Zangauker led on motorcycle

Footage shows two Hamas terrorists leading Matan Zangauker, who was abducted on October 7th, on a motorcycle as Gazans cheer in the background.

Lt. Col. to Arutz Sheva:

'We must control the region'

Lt. Col. Itamar Etam: 'No fences, no observations and no hi-tech findings. If we don't control the ground, Hamas will rise up again.'

Footage from Khan Yunis:

IDF eliminates dozens of terrorists within 24 hours

The 7th Brigade led the divisional activity and eliminated several terrorists in encounters with terrorist cells in the first hours of combat.

Former Shin Bet Senior:

'This is how we use intelligence to chase Nukhba terrorists'

Amit Assa, former Shin Bet senior officer, describes Intelligence activities used to reach every Nukhba terrorist, 'On 10/7 we suffered a strategic, not a tactical, failure. We had the information, but we didn't believe they would do it.'

Arab affairs expert:

'Hamas is on its knees and will accept any deal'

Zvi Yehezkeli explained the reasoning behind the agreement between Hamas and Fatah to rule the Gaza Strip after the war and said it would not come to fruition.

Education Min.: Schools in northern Israel won't open on Sept. 1

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces that students in northern Israel will not begin the new school year in their hometowns, urges government to act against Lebanon 'to return security to the north, and for the future of all of Israel.'

Officials to NYT:

Hezbollah willing to discuss ceasefire with Israel

Sources tell the New York Times that Hezbollah is willing to negotiate a ceasefire along the Lebanon-Israel border, provided a similar agreement is reached with the Hamas terror group in Gaza.

IDF confirms: Head of Hamas military arm in Tulkarem eliminated

Joint counterterrorism operation in Tulkarem included drone strikes, exchanges of fire, dismantling explosives placed beneath roads, statement says.

Vitriolic media attack on Noa Argamani for joining PM delegation

Leftist journalists fume after Noa Argamani and her father join Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's delegation to Washington. Rightwing anchor: 'Noa, ignore those lacking compassion.'