Operation Iron Swords

October 7 ceremony will be largest memorial event in Israel's history, founders say

The ceremony will be held on the evening of Wednesday, October 7, with the participation of hundreds of bereaved families, hostage survivors, and representatives of affected communities.

An illustration of Israelis attending a memorial service for the October 7 massacre in Hayarkon Park, Tel Aviv.
Eli Cohen, CEO of Pitchon-Lev with Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana

Pitchon Lev receives Knesset Speaker’s Award

Neora and E. moved to Ramat Gan together two years ago and are looking forward to starting a family. Here, Neora sits in a narrow hallway as her partner stands above her in uniform, the weight of absence lingering even in proximity.

The quiet home front: The loneliness and love of Israel’s husbands at war

View of the Tel Aviv University campus

TAU announces a special admission framework for IDF veterans injured in the Swords of Iron War


Hezbollah pager blast wounds thousands, tensions in Lebanon rise

Sinwar commends Houthi missile attack on Israel • Two rocket hits in Metula area • Netanyahu asserts military operation against Hezbollah if diplomacy fails

 People gather outside a hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, September 17, 2024

Israel-Hamas War day 346: What's happening in Gaza, Lebanon border?

Sinwar commends Houthi missile attack on Israel • Two rocket hits in Metula area • Netanyahu asserts military operation against Hezbollah if diplomacy fails

 IDF soldiers operate in Tel al-Sultan, September 14, 2024.

Amidst the war: Young Jewish entrepreneurs gather in Jerusalem to address challenges

The ROI Community of young Jewish leaders will gather in Jerusalem for its signature Summit, focusing on their civil society initiatives during the war.

 Participants at ROI Summit in Jerusalem

Rockets rain over North, security cabinet discusses adding new war goal

IDF targets last Hamas strongholds in Tel al-Sultan • Family publishes Hamas captivity video • Hamas warehouses in Gaza overflowing with stolen humanitarian aid

 IDF soldiers operate in Tel al-Sultan, September 14, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 343?

Gazan whistleblowers reveal Hamas brutality • 'Post' visits Rafah tunnels • GPO revokes Al Jazeera journalists' press credentials for national security reasons

 IDF operating Gaza on September 13, 2024

Social workers unite in Modi'in: Iris Chaim’s emotional call for resilience and solidarity

Hundreds of social workers gathered in Modiin for a New Year toast, where Iris Chaim, mother of fallen Yotam, delivered a moving speech on unity and perseverance.

 Iris Haim attends a ceremony in honour of her son Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz, the three hostages accidentally killed by Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip, at the President Residence in Jerusalem, April 15, 2024.

'Post' visits Rafah tunnels, special forces destroy terror facility in Syria

WHO evacuates patients from Gaza • Hamas considers US hostage deal • Gaza strike allegedly kills 6 UNRWA staff • Soldier killed in West Bank ramming attack

 An Israeli army M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer fires rounds near the border with Gaza in southern Israel on October 11, 2023.

Debate clash: Harris defends Israel record as Trump says Israel won’t exist without him

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump discuss they would break through the stalemate and reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. 

 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump 11 September 2024

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on Day 431?

Israel offers Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza in exchange for hostages • IDF kills Hamas Tel Al Sultan Battalion commanders

 Three soldiers who fell in tragic accidents and attacks in Israel on September 11, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on Day 341?

IDF stop UN vehicle with terror suspect • South Africa reportedly attempting to postpone deadline for giving evidence at ICJ

 Members of the Israeli army's infantry 6th brigade take part in an assault coordination exercise near Moshav Kidmat Tsvi in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights on December 7, 2023.