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Operation Swords of Iron

A comprehensive look at Israel's major military offensive against Hamas in Gaza, aimed at securing the release of hostages and dismantling terrorist infrastructure.

Operation Swords of Iron

Operation Swords of Iron is Israel’s ongoing military campaign launched in direct response to the brutal October 7, 2023 massacre carried out by Hamas terrorists. That day, over 1,200 Israeli civilians were slaughtered in cold blood—women, children, and the elderly—while more than 250 hostages were dragged into Gaza. It was the bloodiest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

This operation is not just a military response—it’s a moral necessity. Its goals are clear: to dismantle Hamas’ military and leadership infrastructure in Gaza and to secure the safe return of the hostages.

Since the operation began, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) has conducted precise airstrikes and ground operations targeting terror tunnels, weapons depots, command centers, and senior Hamas operatives. One of the operation’s major milestones was the reported elimination of Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 massacre.

Key Developments:

  • High-Profile Eliminations: Senior Hamas commanders—including Sinwar—have reportedly been neutralized in targeted Israeli strikes. Hostage Rescue Efforts: Continuous pressure from the operation has led to the release of some hostages, with intelligence suggesting more are still alive and held in Gaza. Ongoing Rocket Fire: Hamas continues to fire rockets into Israeli cities, deliberately targeting civilians and escalating the conflict.

Humanitarian Measures:

Despite Hamas’ use of human shields, the IDF has implemented unprecedented humanitarian steps—such as advance evacuation notices, safe corridors for civilians, and coordination of aid transfers—underscoring the moral difference between Israel and its enemies.

Why Operation Swords of Iron Matters:

This is not just Israel’s fight—it is the front line of the free world’s battle against jihadist terror. Hamas is an Iranian proxy, committed to genocide and regional instability. Defeating Hamas is essential for the security of Israel and the future of the Middle East.


Rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel.
Israel-Gaza War

How many missiles does Hamas have left?

Following the recent salvo towards the center of the country, the IDF assesses that Hamas still has thousands of short term rockets and dozens to hundreds of long term projectiles.

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IDF forces in intensive fighting in Jebaliya.

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Watch: IDF continues intense operations in Jebaliya

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Weapons discovered in underground warehouse.

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Watch: IDF uncovers underground weapons cache during Rafah operations

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Rocket barrage from Rafah. Archive.

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For the first time in four months: Rocket fire from Rafah at the center and the Sharon

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Rafah crossing.

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Report: Discussions being held to give Palestinians control of Rafah crossing

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Aid truck on the Gaza coast.

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IDF Spokesperson in Arabic: Number of aid trucks into Gaza Strip doubled since last week

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Rockets and weapons found in Jebaliya school.

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IDF discovers rocket parts and weapons in school in Jebaliya

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IDF soldiers in Jebaliya.

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IDF continues to operate in Jebaliya, killing terrorists and destroying infrastructure

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IDF soldiers in Jebaliya.

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Hamas claims to kidnap a soldier; IDF Spox: False claim

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Striking Hezbollah targets. Archive.

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Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets throughout southern Lebanon

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International Court of Justice at the Hague.

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Report: Arab states also welcome ICJ ruling ordering halt to Rafah operations; Saudi Arabia last to do so

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Trucks offloading aid from the US temporary pier off Gaza.

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WSJ: US Gaza pier damaged due to choppy waters

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Abu Mazen.

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Abu Mazen welcomes ICJ ruling, calling the war "general aggression against our people"

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Yahya Sinwar.

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Sky News Arabia: Hamas welcomes ICJ ruling ordering Israel to cease operations in Rafah

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Yair Lapid.

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Opposition leader Lapid: ICJ ruling moral collapse; government could and should have prevented it

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Avigdor Liberman.

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Liberman: UN institutions and the Hague have become terrorist collaborators

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International Court of Justice at the Hague.

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ICJ rules Israel must cease operations in Rafah

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President Herzog: May the memory of Hanan, Orión, and Michel be blessed

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Foreign Minister Katz.

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FM Katz: Spanish consulate now prohibited from servicing Palestinians in Judea and Samaria

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