Swords of Iron

Watch: Six tunnels located and destroyed in Shejaiya

IDF forces clash with terrorists, destroy six kilometers' worth of terror tunnels in Shejaiya area of Gaza.

Smotrich on prisoner swap:

Isn't it time to start listening to us?

Journalist asks Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich why the public should listen to his warnings about a potential prisoner swap deal, instead of to the other side. Smotrich: 'Because for 30 years, what I've said has turned out to be correct.'

Video shows IDF lookout Daniella Gilboa in captivity

Family of IDF lookout allows publication of video clip filmed by Hamas on Daniella Gilboa's 107th day of captivity. 'We received another sign of life from her two months ago,' mother Orly says.

Study:

66% of Israelis abroad experienced PTSD symptoms after Oct. 7th

New study from University of Haifa researchers shows that 91% of Israelis living abroad were exposed to anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment in the first two months of the war.

IDF operating against terrorists in Rafah, Shejaiya

IDF forces operate in Gaza City, eliminating dozens of terrorists, locating multitude of weapons.

Channel 14 poll:

Most of the public opposes deal with Hamas

The majority of the Israeli public opposes the deal being negotiated with Hamas for the release of hostages, finds the poll conducted by the Direct Polls institute.

Gallant to hostages' families:

'We have to use the military pressure to advance the deal'

Defense Minister meets families of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza: The military pressure created the conditions that make it possible to move forward with the deal.

From the east

IDF intercepts suspicious target which approached southern Israel

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says the target did not cross into Israeli territory and no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

IDF strikes Gaza terrorists who were using a school as cover

IAF strikes several terrorists who were conducting terrorist activities using the structures of a school in the Nuseirat area: Hamas and Islamic Jihad systematically violate international law.

The first time since Oct. 7:

Zikim Beach to open to the public

About 20 soldiers are expected to secure Zikim Beach 24 hours a day. A 60-meter shelter will be built at the site.

Hamas attempts to blame Netanyahu for failure to reach deal

Terrorist organization claims it has demonstrated 'flexibility' in hostage negotiations, but Israeli leader is torpedoing chances for a ceasefire with red lines.

IDF medic seriously wounded in northern Gaza

Medic from 'Ghost Unit' seriously wounded in battle in Gaza,

Smotrich:

Hostage deal would mean defeat for Israel, victory for Sinwar

Finance Minister says if Israel accepts the current hostage deal proposal, it will sentence 90 hostages to death and facilitate the next Hamas massacre.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas will still exist in 5 years'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says in interview with ABC that Hamas will continue to function as a terrorist organization in Gaza in the years to come.

Terror ops in civilian buildings

IDF destroys Hamas command center in Shejaiya

IDF soldiers destroy Hamas command center located in Shejaiya schools, healthcare clinic.

Hostages' families warn:

Proposed prisoner swap deal will leave most hostages in Gaza

Hostages families, members of the Tikva Forum, call to reject proposed prisoner swap deal, warn that agreeing to it will harm their loved ones.

IDF takes out Hezbollah missile operative

Mustafa Hassan Salman, member of Hezbollah terror group's rocket and missile unit, is eliminated.

Report:

Destruction in Gaza may have pushed Hamas to drop demands

Messages from several senior Hamas officials in Gaza urged the group’s exiled political leadership to accept the ceasefire proposal and noted the terrorist organization's heavy losses.

Intel on terrorists at the scene

IDF operating in UNRWA headquarters in Gaza

Intelligence reveals Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terror infrastructure at UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City, efforts underway to safely evacuate uninvolved civilians from the area.

Ben-Gvir visits suspect in October 7th terrorist execution case

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited and gave support to Yisrael Bitton, who was suspected of murdering a terrorist involved in the massacre.

Footage: IDF forces eliminate terrorists in Shejaiya

IDF forces eliminate over 30 terrorists in Rafah area, dozens in Shejaiya, and strike launchers ready to fire towards Israeli territory.

Report:

Defense establishment heads were 'stunned' by PM's statement

Senior members of the defense establishment criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for laying out his conditions for a hostage deal before discussing them with them.

Morocco:

Thousands demonstrate in Tangier, demand end of ties with Israel

Thousands of Moroccans demonstrate in support of the Palestinian Arab people and against Morocco's ties with Israel.

Did not cross into Israel

IDF intercepts UAVs in the south and in the north

IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepts suspicious aerial target in Lebanese territory. Earlier, a suspicious aerial target was intercepted in the Red Sea. In both cases, the targets did not cross into Israel.

Cleared for publication:

IDF officer seriously injured in Gaza

IDF officer from the 82nd Battalion seriously injured in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Officer taken for medical treatment, his family has been notified.

Report:

Hamas backed down from a central demand in the negotiations

A senior Hamas official said the organization agreed to negotiations without a ceasefire after the mediators said that Israel would not restart the fighting.

'Tear them apart'

Wounded officer encourages troops

52nd Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Daniel Ela, who was moderately wounded in battle, sent some words of encouragement to his men before being taken to the hospital.

Prosecution clarifies:

The facts in the Nukhba terrorist 'murder' case

The Prosecution claims that misinformation was published regarding the investigation into individuals suspected of killing October 7th terrorists after they were captured.

Prime Minister Netanyahu's red lines for a hostage deal

The Prime Minister's Office laid out Netanyahu's conditions for a hostage deal and emphasized that without his steadfastness Hamas would not have agreed to negotiate.

Government extends assistance for war-affected residents

The Government approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to extend the evacuation and respite for residents of southern and northern communities, until 31 August 2024.

Western Galilee

US citizen severely wounded in Hezbollah antitank missile strike

A US citizen in his 30s was severely wounded and two others, including an IDF soldier, were lightly wounded in a Hezbollah antitank missile strike on a building in the western Galilee

'Charge!, terrorist down'

Bodycam footage from deep in Gaza

Using a drone, IDF troops identified several terrorists and eliminated them using tank fire and from close range.

IDF strikes terrorist hiding place near school

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken in order to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.

President Herzog:

'A decisive majority supports a hostage deal'

President of Israel Isaac Herzog marked nine months since the October 7th massacre and the outbreak of the war and said that the state must bring back the hostages.

Man seriously wounded in Hezbollah rocket attack on north

Red alert sirens activated in lower Galilee, communities that have not heard sirens since October as Hezbollah launches barrage farther south into Israel than previous attacks.

IDF strikes Khan Yunis municipality building used by Hamas

The municipality building contained an operational tunnel shaft connected to underground terror infrastructure and was used as a gathering point for Hamas terrorist operatives.

British Foreign Secretary:

'I want to get back to a balanced position on Israel and Gaza'

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells Reuters: We've been very clear that we want to see a ceasefire, the fighting has to stop, the aid has got to get in.

Mother of hostage reveals:

'I received a sign of life from him'

Anat, mother of Matan Angrest who was kidnapped on October 7 after suffering a serious injury, reveals in a speech at rally in Tel Aviv that the IDF located a video in which her son is seen addressing Prime Minister Netanyahu: "I trust you to get me out of here".

Israeli soldiers seek owners of Judaica found in Gaza

Israeli soldiers are finding Judaica in Gaza — and trying to locate the items’ owners. 'I really wish we’ll find who it belongs to, because it definitely doesn’t belong in Rafah,' IDF soldier who found Judaica says.

IDF Confirms:

Shortage of lifesaving equipment in combat units

Despite previous denials, the IDF has confirmed that some units have found themselves short of critical equipment as the war in Gaza carries on.

Hamas waiting for Israel's response to ceasefire offer

According to Hamas' offer, the hostages will be released before the end of the fifth week of the second stage, and only after the IDF withdraws its forces.

IDF strikes terrorists in buildings near UNRWA's Al-Jaouni School

Terrorists used structures near UNRWA school as a hideout, directing and carrying out attacks against IDF troops from the buildings, which served as operational infrastructure.

'Prosecutor's Office will find it difficult to press charges'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir comments on investigation into murder of Nukhba terrorist: 'State Prosecutor to remember that he is the prosecutor of the State of Israel, and not of its enemies.'

IDF eliminates key Hezbollah operative

Meitham Mustafa Altaar, key operative in Hezbollah's Aerial Defense Array, is eliminated.

Footage:

The weapons IDF forces found in the heart of Shejaiya

IDF's 7th Brigade operates in Shejaiya, locates weapons storage facility containing long-range rockets and explosives.

IDF destroys building where Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad fell

IDF locates underground weapons storage facility, uses drone to locate tunnel shaft in a residential Building.

Released hostage:

'I hope all the hostages experience rebirth like I did'

Almog Meir Jan, rescued from Gaza in Operation Arnon, speaks for the first time about his eight months in Hamas captivity.

IDF dismantles rocket launcher embedded in humanitarian area

Terrorist cell armed with RPGs was eliminated in Shejaiya; rocket launcher embedded by Hamas inside a humanitarian area in Deir Al-Balah was dismantled in a precise strike.

Austin, Gallant discuss 'threats from Iranian-backed groups'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks by phone with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, amid escalation in the north and talks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Barrage on the north

Rocket hits home in Kiryat Shmona, two soldiers injured

Barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. Several rockets hit Kiryat Shmona, with one of them directly hitting a building and causing a fire. IDF says two soldiers were lightly injured, strikes Hezbollah targets in retaliation.

New UK Foreign Secretary:

'I back international efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire'

Britain's newly appointed Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, reiterates his support for international efforts to secure an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and for the release of remaining hostages.

Report:

Soldiers issued gear decades out of date

IDF soldiers have found that the gear issued by the army was made decades ago, and is no longer suited for the modern battlefield.

Mothers of hostages:

'Nine months without our children - Bring them home!'

In a powerful display of solidarity, mothers of hostages and thousands of supporters gathered at HaBima Square for the Mothers' Cry March to call for a prisoner exchange agreement.

Mother of hostage:

Release of hospital director a war crime

'While that monster was released, I sit at home and my heart goes out to my son, just to touch and feel a bit the baby I brought into the world.'

Terrorist eliminated 2 minutes after launching rocket at Nahal Oz

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that since the start of IDF operational activity in the area of Shejaiya, IDF troops have eliminated approximately 100 terrorists, dismantled more than 100 terrorist infrastructure sites, and located large amounts of weapons.

Staff Sergeant Eyal Mimran fell in battle in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Eyal Mimran, 20, from Ness Ziona, a soldier from the 101st Battalion, the Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in northern Gaza.

Netanyahu on Hezbollah attacks: Whoever harms us will pay price

PM visits IAF operations center in the Kirya, addresses 'difficult campaign regarding Lebanon' created by Hezbollah's attacks.

Hamas official:

Israeli reports about hostage deal untrue

Basem Naim, a member of Hamas' diplomatic bureau, insists that in contrast to the reports, his organization demands that during the first stage, there will be a ceasefire between the sides.

Netanyahu to Biden:

'I will end the war only after its goals have been achieved'

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated the President and the American people on the occasion of US Independence Day. Biden replied: 'Without Israel, there would be no security for Jews in the world.'

Major (Res.) Itay Galea killed in rocket strike in north

Major Galea, 38, served as a Deputy Company Commander in the 8679th Unit, and was killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack.