The Israel-Hamas War: Operation Iron Sword

• The Invasion Plan
• The Intelligence Failure
  • IDF Inquiry: The Battle of Kibbutz Be’eri
• The Massacre
• The Atrocities (Warning Graphic)
• Bombardment
• “Success” For Hamas
• The Hostages
• Israel Launches Operation Iron Sword
• Gazans Speak Out About Hamas
• Hezbollah Joins the Fight
  • President Biden and President Macron Call for Ceasefire in Lebanon (September 25, 2024)
  • The United States, the European Union and Nine Other Countries Call for a Ceasefire in Lebanon (September 25, 2024)
  • President Joe Biden on the Death of Hassan Nasrallah (September 28, 2024)
  • Vice President Harris on the Death of Hassan Nasrallah (September 28, 2024)
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Speech on Ceasefire Outline with Hezbollah (November 26, 2024)
  • Statement from President Biden Announcing a Cessation of Hostilities (November 26, 2024)
  • Joint Statement from Biden and Macron Announcing a Cessation of Hostilities (November 26, 2024)
  • The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Agreement (November 26, 2024)
• Iran-Backed Houthis Launch Attacks
• The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
• Casualties
  • IDF Casualties Fighting Hamas and Hezbollah After 10/7 Massacre
• The Iranian Role
• U.S. Policy
• Western International Responses
• Arab/Muslim and Palestinian Supporters’ Reaction
• The United Nations
• Massacre Denial
• The Day After
• The Civil Inquiry Committee for the October 7 Disaster (November 26, 2024)
• Timeline for the Major Incidents of the Iron Swords War
• American Attitudes Toward Operations in Gaza
• Israeli Opinions On Fighting with Hamas
• Palestinian Opinion on War in Gaza
• Bibliography and Photo Credits

Statements and Documents

• Biden on the Terrorist Attacks in Israel (October 10, 2023)
• Remarks on the Terrorist Attacks in Israel by President Biden in Israel (October 18, 2023)
• U.S. Announcement of Humanitarian Assistance to the Palestinian People (October 18, 2023)
• Senate Unanimously Adopts Standing with Israel Against Terrorism Resolution (October 19, 2023)
• Biden On U.S. Response to Hamas’s Terrorist Attacks Against Israel (October 20, 2023)
• Statement by President Biden on Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza (October 21, 2023)
• Joint Statement on Israel, Gaza, and Hostages (October 22, 2023)
• House Overwhelmingly Adopts Resolution to Stand with Israel and Condemn Hamas (October 25, 2023)
• Joint Statement of Special Envoys and Coordinators Combating Antisemitism (November 6, 2023)
• Statement from President Joe Biden on the Hostage Release in Gaza (November 21, 2023) 
• President Biden on the Release of Hostages from Gaza (November 24, 2023) 
• Israel Accused of “Genocide” at the International Court of Justice  (January 2024)
  • Opening Statement By Tal Becker to ICJ Regarding Genocide Accusation (January 12, 2024)
• President Biden On 100 Days of Captivity for Hostages in Gaza (January 14, 2024)
• UN Report Regarding Sexual Abuse By Hamas of Israelis and Hostages (March 4, 2024)
• President Biden State of the Union Address Concerning the Middle East (March 7, 2024)
• IDF Investigation of Airstrike on Killing of World Central Kitchen Aid Workers (April 5, 2024)
• Joint Statement by 18 Leaders Calling for Release of Israeli Hostages (April 25, 2024)
• State Department Report On Israel’s Use of American Arms (May 2024)
• Biden Commencement Address at Morehouse College (May 19, 2024)
• Remarks by President Biden on the Middle East (May 31, 2024)
• Joint Statement from the 16 Leaders on Gaza (June 6, 2024)
• Tzav 9 Sanctioned by Biden for Interfering in Aid to Gaza (June 14, 2024)
• Australia’s Report on Israel’s Response to the IDF Attack on World Central Kitchen Aid Workers (August 2, 2024)
• Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar (August 9, 2024)
• Joint Statement from the US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East (August 12, 2024)
• Joint Statement from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar (August 16, 2024)
• Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Hassan Nasrallah (September 28, 2024)
• Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of Yahya Sinwar (October 17, 2024)
• Israeli Commitments Regarding Gaza (November 13, 2024)
• Secretary Antony Blinken Speech on the Biden Administration’s Middle East Policy (January 14, 2025)
• Statement from President Joe Biden Concerning Ceasefire and Hostage Deal (January 15, 2025)
• Hamas-Israel Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement (January 16, 2025)
• Myths and Facts