Swords of Iron

Sara Netanyahu speaks with mother of rescued hostages

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks with parents of Shlomi Ziv and Noa Argamani, who were rescued from Gaza on Saturday in a heroic military operation.

Watch: Noa Argamani celebrates her father's birthday

Noa Argamani, one of the four hostages rescued from Gaza on Saturday, celebrates her father's birthday together with him.

New details emerge on heroic hostage rescue operation

Israeli forces entered Nuseirat in civilian vehicles, terrorists opened fire towards the vehicle in which the hostages were waiting to leave.

PM Netanyahu:

A heroic operation which will be recorded in history books

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks about the heroic operation which led to the rescue of four hostages, after meeting the hostages and their families at Sheba Medical Center.

IDF strikes four Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon

The news from the northern front: Antitank missiles spark fire in northern Israel; aerial target shot down off the coast of Nahariya; IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon.

Rescued hostage to Pres. Herzog:

Thank you. There are no heroes like the IDF

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks with the four rescued hostages, welcoming them back home and inquiring after their welfare.

A knock on the door: 'It's the IDF, we came to rescue you'

Noa Argamani, rescued from the Nuseirat 'refugee' camp in Gaza, arrives at Ichilov Hospital, where her mother Liora awaits.

Moving:

Released hostages reunited with their families

Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, rescued from Gaza in complex daytime operation, meet their families after over 200 days in captivity. Watch.

Yamam commander fell in hostage rescue operation

Yamam Squad Commander Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora led the force that rescued four hostages from Gaza. He was injured in the battle and later died of his wounds.

Four hostages rescued from Gaza, Yamam officer killed

Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were rescued from Hamas captivity in a complex daytime operation.

Blinken to visit Israel for the eighth time since October 7

Blinken, who will also visit Egypt, Jordan and Qatar, is expected to push the outline for a ceasefire and hostage release deal which President Joe Biden unveiled last week.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon

IDF says two projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel on Friday evening. They fell in open areas.

After failed interception

Hezbollah UAV explodes in northern Israel

IDF sources say a Hezbollah UAV infiltrated Israel and reached the Lower Galilee, some 35 kilometers from Lebanon.

'Strengthened Hamas'

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist in Rafah

IDF announces that Salame Muhammad Abu Ajaj, a leading terrorist in the Hamas General Security Forces in the Rafah area, was eliminated in an air strike on Thursday night.

IDF identifies 8 more terrorists eliminated in Nuseirat strike

Over the past day, the identities of eight additional terrorists who were eliminated in a precise strike on an UNRWA school in Nuseirat were confirmed.

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Body cameras of a Maglan soldier in the Rafah area

New footage has been published of the Maglan special forces unit operating in Gaza.

CIA:

Netanyahu unlikely to give in to American demands

A new report claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu will resist the steadily growing pressure from the Biden administration to accept the most recent ceasefire proposal.

Barring dramatic changes

Gantz expected to leave emergency government on Saturday night

According to Amit Segal, when asked why he was leaving, the National Unity head told PM Netanyahu he felt his party did not have enough influence in the government.

Sovereignty Movement to PM:

Add Liberman and Sa'ar to War Cabinet

According to the movement bringing the two into the government will 'help lead to the change for which the people in Israel have been longing.'

Moving:

Women pray at site of music festival massacre

Women held a special prayer service in the Re'im forest, where Hamas terrorists murdered hundreds of festival goers on October 7th.

Bodycam footage

Weapons found in baby's crib in Rafah

IDF publishes footage from the body cameras of the soldiers of the Nahal Brigade in the Rafah area

The haunting picture from Rafael Kauders' funeral

Yehudit, Rafael Kauders' widow, and his children Hedva, Miriam, and Hillel, stood over the fresh grave and saluted their father on his final journey - each wearing a beret.

Paratroopers Brigade joins fighting in Gaza

IDF troops are continuing operational activities in the areas of eastern Bureij and eastern Deir al Balah. Thus far, the troops have eliminated dozens of terrorists, located tunnel shafts, and destroyed terrorist infrastructure in the area.

IDF knew of tunnel used in infiltration attempt for 10 years

Security officials question why nothing was done about tunnel 200 meters from fence that had been known about since 2014 after terrorists emerged from said tunnel and killed IDF soldier.

Report:

Biden administration pushing allies to threaten Hamas

CNN report: Biden administration pushing allies in the Middle East to make specific threats to Hamas, as part of campaign to push the group toward accepting latest ceasefire and hostage proposal.

UN chief criticizes Israel:

'UN premises are inviolable'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s strike on UNRWA school in which terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre were eliminated.

Hamas official:

'The ball is in Israel's court'

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan says his organization is not ready to discuss any new proposals that do not guarantee the end of the war in Gaza and the complete withdrawal of the IDF from the Strip.

Qatar clarifies:

'Hamas has not yet responded to the latest ceasefire proposal'

Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had rejected the Biden administration's ceasefire proposal.

Fmr. PM Bennett:

'Nasrallah should not make his big mistake again'

Fmr. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke to CNN about a possible war with Hezbollah and said that he does not believe that PM Netanyahu is dragging out the war for political gain.

IDF Spokesman:

Strike on UN school stopped a 'ticking time bomb'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals which terrorists were killed after taking over a UNRWA school in Nuseirat.

Sinwar:

'Hamas will not surrender its guns' in any ceasefire deal

Hamas leader issues negative response to latest ceasefire proposal pushed by the Biden Administration.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Our heroic soldiers are destroying Hamas and will conquer Gaza'

The Finance Minister promised the return of Jewish civilian life in the Gaza Strip, claiming the government intends for there to be long-term Israeli military control over the area, 'There is no precedent for military control without civilian presence.'

Israel opposes Biden's ceasefire deal

Israeli officials have been working with their American counterparts to express the Israeli opposition to the resolution calling to adopt the ceasefire deal, which Israel claims does not match its offer.

Givati soldiers find weapons production workshop in Rafah

Dozens of varied weapons were found in the area, including rifles, grenades, munitions, and more.

PM Netanyahu:

'Despite international pressure we will change this reality

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security assessment at the IDF Central Command and discussed the situation on various fronts.

Deadly mistake?

IDF criticized after troops wait to be fired on to shoot back

After soldier killed during attempt by terrorists to penetrate Israel-Gaza border, commentators question why the terrorists were not eliminated before they began shooting.

Chief of Staff to haredi troops:

'You are pioneers - haredi warriors'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke with the soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and praised them for their work.

Heartbreaking video:

Fallen reservist SSG Refael Kauders celebrates son's birthday

IDF reservist Refael Kauders, 39, who was killed in Wednesday's UAV attack on a soccer field in the town of Hurfeish, left behind a wife and four children.

Report:

Only half of Hamas terrorists in Gaza killed since October 7

Hamas has 9,000-12,000 terrorists remaining in Gaza out of 20,000-25,000 before October 7, 7,000-8,000 of whom are entrenched in Rafah.

IDF strikes dozens of terror targets in central Gaza Strip

IDF troops continue operational activities in the areas of eastern Bureij, eastern Deir al Balah, and Rafah.

Father of 2:

Warrant officer Zeed Mazarib of Zarzir fell in battle in Gaza

Warrant officer Zeed Mazarib, a 34-year-old tracker and a married father of two, fell in battle in southern Gaza.

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Tunnel shaft in children's room, explosives in an UNRWA bag

During Rafah operation, IDF locates tunnel shaft in children's room, explosives in an UNRWA bag hidden in residential building.

Worrying Survey:

Most young Britons think Israel should not exist

A new survey shows that most young Britons under the age of 25 think that Israel should not exist. Only a quarter think Hamas is to blame for the war.

Terrorists attempting to breach Gaza border are eliminated

Terrorists nearing Gaza-Israel border eliminated after opening fire towards IDF forces in the area.

Report: Hamas rejected hostage deal

Hamas will announce that it rejects Israeli offer for ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, Saudi newspaper reports.

Staff Sergeant (res.) Refael Kauders killed in drone attack

IDF reservist Refael Kauders, 39, fought in the Alon Brigade and fell in battle in northern Israel.

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Hezbollah attacks Iron Dome components

Hezbollah terror group publishes footage showing one of its UAVs attacking components of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system in Ramot Naftali.

Putin lashes out at Israel:

'Complete elimination of the population in Gaza'

Russian President criticizes Israel over its operations in Gaza: What is currently happening in Gaza in response to the terrorist attack on Israel does not resemble a war at all.

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva:

'Will the government collapse? It depends on Netanyahu'

National Security Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News from the Flag March in Jerusalem, comments on possible hostage release deal and on the message he wishes to convey to Hamas.

In IDF strike in Gaza:

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated

IAF fighter jets strike Hamas compound inside UNRWA school in Nuseirat, eliminate Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who directed terror attacks from the compound.

Herzog:

'World shouldn't be surprised when Israel responds to Hezbollah'

Israeli President delivers Jerusalem Day address on Ammunition Hill after Hezbollah drone attack on soccer field wounded 11.

1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed

The tunnel that was located was extensive and contained blast doors, inside which the troops located weapons such as AK-47s, anti-tank missiles, many intelligence assets and explosives.

IDF establishes new counterterrorism unit in the Gaza border area

Improving the protection of the communities near the Gaza Strip, IDF establishes Gaza Envelope LOTAR Unit. 'This is the beginning of rehabilitation and building the future so that it will be a better and safer place.'

Report: Israel targeted US lawmakers with AI campaign

Hundreds of fake accounts and three fake news sites were used to attempt to influence Americans and US lawmakers' opinions of the war against Hamas in Gaza, NYT report says.

Watch: IDF intercepts UAV over Metula

Sirens sound in Metula warning of hostile aircraft infiltration, IAF shoots down UAV launched by Hezbollah.

Netanyahu in Kiryat Shmona:

'We are prepared for very intense action in the north'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Kiryat Shmona, speaks with military commanders at the scene. 'Yesterday the ground burned here, but ground also burned in Lebanon. We are prepared for very intense action in the north.'

IDF begins division-wide operation in central Gaza

IDF troops begin operating in of Bureij and eastern Deir al Balah simultaneously; continue operations in central and southern Gaza.

Disaster prevented:

Hamas captured Oketz K-9 dog, IDF soldiers took action

Hamas terrorists killed an Oketz K-9 Unit dog, which was sent to track them down, and planted explosive charges in its body to injure the soldiers. Their vigilance prevented a disaster.

Report:

Egypt interested in Israel funding humanitarian aid to Gaza

Egyptian source says his government is 'not satisfied' with rate of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says Israel should be the one providing the aid.

Regev criticized over pro-government statements

Transportation Minister criticized after saying the government has "done amazing things" in relation to its handling the situation in the north and the south.