Swords of Iron

Trump:

'Weak Biden is scrambling to fix the disaster he created'

Former US President blasts Biden’s weak strategy on the Israel-Hamas war: We can have peace in the Middle East, but it won’t be with Joe Biden in office.

IDF Spokesman:

'Allegations against the Chief of Staff are false and baseless'

New book claims that, at the beginning of the war, the Chief of Staff thwarted an operation to free hostages who were being held at Shifa Hospital. IDF rejects the claims.

Biden walks back claim Netanyahu is dragging out the war

US President says he does not believe Israeli premier is playing politics with the war against Hamas on same day he suggested in an interview that Netanyahu is doing so.

Halevi on Hezbollah attacks:

'We're approaching point where a decision needs to be made'

IDF Chief of Staff holds situational assessment in north following uptick in Hezbollah attacks, says IDF is ready for an offensive in the north.

Netanyahu to Macron:

'Hostage deal outline would allow Israel to eliminate Hamas'

Netanyahu informed the French President of the details of the outline for the release of the hostages and emphasized that it allows Israel to realize all the goals of the war it has defined.

Mile-long terror tunnel uncovered and destroyed in central Gaza

During raids in Sabra area, troops located rocket warheads and many weapons including rockets and an anti-aircraft missile launcher.

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Here's how over 100 Hezbollah operatives were killed in Lebanon

IDF's 869 Field Intelligence Unit works to identify terrorists, helps eliminate over 100 Hezbollah terrorists since the beginning of the war.

Israeli security sources:

Smotrich using his office to bring down the Palestinian Authority

'With a command echelon who grew up on the knees of the Oslo Accords, and simply refuses to wake up, we can never win,' Finance Min. Smotrich accuses.

Footage:

Hamas terrorists eliminated in UNRWA school

IDF troops strike UNRWA school from which Hamas terrorists operated and planned numerous attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

Historic event:

Children pray for hostages' release

At the opening ceremony marking the Day of Liberation and Rescue of the Jews of Europe that took place at the Western Wall, children gave a touching performance as they recited poetry excerpts and chanted psalms for the release of the hostages.

Judge orders release of infiltrator 'since war has calmed a bit'

Lod District Court Judge Efrat Fink ruled that the resident of PA territory who infiltrated Israel should be released from detention since she had a work permit in the past and since the war is less intense.

Arab report: Israel to agree to prisoner swap deal

Prisoner swap deal could take effect next week, if all goes as planned; Egypt worries that Israel will refuse to commit to a ceasefire.

Lebanese report:

Israel to declare war in the near future

British sources believe Israel will attack Lebanon in mid-June, report says.

Son of slain hostage:

'Hamas abducted them and Hamas was responsible for their lives'

Guy, the son of Yoram Metzger, who was killed in Hamas captivity, blames the terrorist organization, and no one else for his father's death, says the family was ready to receive the news.

'Won't lead to Palestinian state'

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

Office of PA Chairman Abbas says Ali Khamenei's praise of the massacre declares that the goal is to sacrifice Palestinian lives, which will not lead to a Palestinian state.

US insists:

'Proposal outlined by Biden is an Israeli one'

White House national security spokesman John Kirby says proposal outlined by Biden “accurately reflects that proposal that we worked with the Israelis on”.

Smotrich:

'The new concept is exploding in our faces'

Finance Minister comments on the fires that are raging in the north: A year ago there was a defense minister who said we would return Lebanon to the Stone Age. The time has come.

Families of hostages:

'Their remaining in captivity must become a liability for Hamas'

The Tikva Forum of Hostages' Families reacts to the news that Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper and Nadav Popplewell were murdered by Hamas terrorists.

Smotrich:

'I told the Prime Minister we would not accept defeat'

The chairman of the Religious Zionist Party declared: "The dangerous proposal that President Biden spoke of does not bind the government of Israel and the State of Israel."

In A Child's Bedroom:

IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah

Soldiers found dozens of mortars, long-range rockets, and RPG missiles. Some of the equipment was found in a children's room in Rafah.

Netanyahu on Biden deal:

'I am not ready to end the war'

PM participates in Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee discussion, says Israel's enemies are looking to see if it surrenders to Hamas.

Lebanese reports: UAV strikes vehicle near Tyre

One dead after UAV strikes vehicle traveling near Tyre; additional reports say UAV also struck motorcycle in southern Lebanon.

'No section for ending war':

Netanyahu and Ben Gvir discuss Biden proposal

PM Netanyahu to present Min. Itamar Ben Gvir with draft of Biden ceasefire proposal, sources say.

Due to rocket fire:

10,000 dunams, including nature reserve, destroyed

Hezbollah rocket fire decimated 10,000 dunams of nature reserves, agricultural fields, and pastures in northern Israel.

Gallant to Blinken:

'We won't stop the war until the hostages return'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel is working on setting up an alternative to Hamas rule in Gaza.

IDF in Rafah:

RPGs found in raid on Hamas military structure

IDF troops operate against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the Gaza Strip; locate RPG missiles during operation in Rafah.

Hamas: No agreement on Rafah Crossing unless Israel withdraws

Hamas demanding Israel withdraw completely from Rafah Crossing, Egyptian source says talks aimed at 'pacifying Palestinians.'

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

Following a scientific identification and a thorough analysis by the IDF in coordination with anthropological experts, the body of Dolev Yehud was found in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Blinken to Israeli ministers:

'The onus is on Hamas to accept the deal'

Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz in the wake of the three-phase plan presented by President Biden.

Minister Amichai Chikli:

'We must continue the war and defeat Hamas'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: Ending the war while Hamas is still in power is impossible.

Right-wing orgs to Netanyahu:

'Announce clearly that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas'

Right-wing organizations urge PM Netanyahu to reject Biden's ceasefire plan: Withdrawal from the Strip means canceling all the military achievements we achieved in the war.

South African Minister:

'America is next in line for prosecution'

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor said a group of lawyers is working on a class action suit against non-Israelis who serve in the IDF.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'We will not accept Hamas leadership in Gaza'

Gallant explained that Israel will work to remove Hamas while replacing it with an alternative.

War in the north

Two wounded by shrapnel after rockets hit Kiryat Shmona

Firefighters fight blazes caused by rockets and drones in several locations in northern Israel.

'Bring them home'

Watch: Hostages' families march in New York

Activists and relatives of hostages who are being held by Hamas in Gaza marched in New York City prior to the start of the annual Israel Day on 5th Parade.

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IDF strikes terrorist in Hezbollah weapons storage facility

An IDF aircraft identified a terrorist entering a Hezbollah weapons storage facility. Shortly afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the weapons storage facility in which the terrorist was operating.

British shadow minister under threat by anti-Israel mob

Wes Streeting no longer travels on public transport after receiving death threats over his stance on Gaza, 'despite my vocal criticisms of Israel and consistent advocacy for an independent Palestinian state.'

Near Philadelphi Corridor

IDF locates rocket launchers and weapons

Givati Brigade soldiers operating in Rafah located weapons Intended to by used to attack IDF forces and neutralized terrorists.

Bereaved families:

'We will not agree to any capitulation to Hamas'

The Gevurah Forum demands an urgent meeting with the War Cabinet regarding the outline of the proposed deal with Hamas.

MK Sukkot forced to take cover as sirens activate in north

MK Tzvi Sukkot was on a tour of the north when the Red Alert sirens activated during a Hezbollah attack. 'Absurd situation.'

764 trucks enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

1,858 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West Crossings over the last week.

30 terror targets struck over last day

Troops locate large quantities of weapons and eliminate armed terrorists in Rafah area.

Netanyahu adviser:

Biden ceasefire outline 'not a good deal'

Ophir Falk says Israel considering ceasefire outline proposed by US President Biden because 'we really want the hostages returned' despite serious problems with the proposal.

US, Egypt, Qatar call on Israel, Hamas to accept Biden ceasefire

State Department calls for both sides to accept ceasefire proposal outlined by president in speech in which he said 'it's time for this war to end.'

Israel not ruling out 'Palestinian' control of Rafah

Israel and Egypt to open Rafah Crossing in order to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza; Israeli security delegation to attend talks in Cairo.

Footage from Gaza:

IDF drone enters home - and discovers a trap

Nahal Brigade carries out intelligence-based targeted operations in Rafah, eliminating terrorists above and below ground, identifying booby-trapped buildings, and locating rocket launchers aimed at Israel.

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IDF strikes dozens of terror targets and terrorists in Lebanon

Over 40 strikes on targets in Lebanon; approximately 10 terror cells struck by IDF.

Hostages' families demand:

Hamas must present list of living hostages prior to any deal

Hamas must present list of living hostages and Red Cross must be allowed to treat hostages, if there is to be a prisoner swap deal, Tikva Forum for hostages' families says.

Olmert against IDF activity in Rafah

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says that a military operation in Rafah is not worth the cost of soldiers' lives, uninvolved Gazans, and the hostages.

Hamas refuses to change ceasefire conditions

Following the proposal by President Biden, Hamas has declared that the return of the hostages will not take place except after the end of the 'aggression,' the complete withdrawal of the IDF from the Gaza Strip, and the implementation of an exchange deal.

Survey:

Most Israelis want Israel to control Gaza

A comprehensive survey on Israeli public attitudes regarding the war shows that 40 percent want Israel to control Gaza

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

Israel helps establish new maternity complex at Gaza field hospital, provides additional generators for International Medical Corps Field Hospital in Central Gaza.

Constant rocket fire rattles northern Israel

Hezbollah launches string of rockets, UAVs, towards Israeli territory, sparking fires and striking in northern Israel. IAF retaliates in Lebanon.

Burkan rocket hits base in Kiryat Shmona

Fires break out in Kiryat Shmona after Hezbollah fires two rockets towards the city, causing direct hit on military base.

IDF eliminates Hamas Police's Head of Finance

IDF strikes structure belonging to the Al-Noor terror organization, continues operations throughout the southern and central Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates significant Hamas terrorists

Mansur Aadel Mansur Kashalan, Walid Abed Abu Dalal, and Tareq Darwish, high-ranking Hamas terrorists, are eliminated in IDF strikes in Gaza.

Families of American hostages:

'As the President emphasized, we cannot let this moment pass'

Families of eight American hostages being held by Hamas commend Biden's speech in which he laid out a three-phase outline for a ceasefire and a hostage release deal.

Hamas:

'We view Biden's proposal positively'

Hamas responds to three-phase proposal presented by Biden, says it is ready to deal "positively and constructively" with any proposal based on a permanent ceasefire and complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

'It's time for this war to end'

Biden outlines three-phase Israeli proposal for Gaza ceasefire

US President urges Israelis to back latest proposal because "at this point, Hamas no longer is capable of carrying out another October 7."

'Hamas are traitors, slaughter them:'

Gazans furious with Hamas

The IDF has published recordings of harsh criticism from a Jabaliya resident against Hamas.