The Iron Swords War Table of Contents
(October 7, 2023 - Present)By Mitchell Bard
- The Invasion Plan
- The Intelligence Failure
- The Massacre
- The Atrocities (Warning Graphic)
- Bombardment
- “Success” For Hamas
- The Hostages
- Israel Launches Operation Iron Sword
- Operation Strength and Sword and Gideon’s Chariots
- The Ceasefire
- 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)
- Ten Day Cessation of Hostilities to Enable Peace Negotiations Between Israel and Lebanon (April 16, 2026)
- Iran-Backed Houthis Launch Attacks
- Operation Iron Wall
- The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
- Casualties
- The Iranian Role
- U.S. Policy
- Western International Responses
- Arab/Muslim and Palestinian Supporters’ Reaction
- The United Nations
- Massacre Denial
- The Day After
- The Israel-Hamas War: Rehabilitation of Israeli Communities
- A Commission of Inquiry
- 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)
- 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)
- Israel’s Struggle with the Information Dimension and Influence Operations during the Gaza War (June 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)
- Joint Task Force To Investigate Hamas Oct. 7 Terror and the Group’s Domestic Supporters (February 5, 2025)
- Justice Department Announces Launch of Joint Task Force October 7 (March 17, 2025)
- Joint Statement on Unjust Detention (March 18, 2025)
- Hostages Forum Medical Report: The Condition of the 24 Living Hostages in Gaza (April 7, 2025)
- Joint statement from the Leaders of the UK, France and Canada on the Situation in Gaza and the West Bank (May 19, 2025)
- Joint Statement by 25 Nations Urging Ceasefire and Humanitarian Action in Gaza (July 21, 2025).
- More Than 100 Aid Groups Warn of Starvation in Gaza and Call For Action (July 23, 2025)
- Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza and the Recognition of a Palestinian State (July 29, 2025)
- Joint Statement of Western Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the Situation in Gaza and Two-State Solution (July 29, 2025)
- UN Declaration on the “Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution” (July 30, 2025)
- Joint Statement on the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza (August 12, 2025)
- Israel Ministry of Health Report: Impact of Captivity on Hostages Freed from Gaza, Jan–Feb 2025 (August 12, 2025)
- European Statement on the Situation in Gaza and the West Bank (August 29, 2025)
- UN Security Council Press Statement - Doha Strikes (September 11, 2025)
- E3 Foreign Ministers Statement on Israeli Strikes in Doha (September 12, 2025)
- Joint Statement from Arab and Islamic Leaders with U.S. President Trump (September 24, 2025)
- President Donald J. Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict (September 29, 2025)
- Trump’s Final Warning to Hamas to Accept Peace Plan (October 3, 2025)
- Hamas’s Response to Trump Plan for Ending Gaza War, Returning Hostages (October 3, 2025)
- Trump’s Letter to the Hostage and Missing Families Forum (October 7, 2025)
- Trump Letter Accepting Invitation to Address Knesset (October 10, 2025)
- Netanyahu Addresses Knesset During President Donald Trump’s Visit to Israel (October 13, 2025)
- President Donald Trump Statement to the Knesset (October 13, 2025)
- The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity (October 13, 2025)
- CENTCOM Opens Civil-Military Coordination Center to Support Gaza Stabilization (October 21, 2025)
- Joint Statement on the UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza (November 14, 2025)
- UNSC Resolution S/RES/2803: Implementing the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict (November 17, 2025)
- Joint Statement by Italy and Germany Concerning Gaza (December 15, 2025)
- Joint Statement of Mediators Regarding Review of Gaza Ceasefire and Advancing Phase Two (December 20, 2025)
- U.S. Announces Phase Two of the 20-Point Gaza Plan (January 14, 2026).
- Joint Statement on the Formation of the Palestinian Technocratic Committee to Administer the Gaza (January 14, 2026)
- Joint statement on the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah (March 16, 2026)
- EU Statement Calling for Halt to Israeli Offensive in Lebanon, Urges Talks and Hezbollah Disarmament (March 18, 2026)
- Joint Statement from European Leaders on the Strait of Hormuz (March 19, 2026)
- Joint Statement on the Strait of Hormuz (March 21, 2026)
- October 7 Civil Commission Report: Silenced No More (May 12, 2026)
- Israel Embassy in DC Report: Manufacturing a Modern Blood Libel - Genocide, Starvation, and the Language of Dehumanization (May 20, 2026).
- 15-point Roadmap to Complete the Implementation of President Trump’s Gaza Comprehensive Peace Plan (May 21, 2026).
- Official Israeli Briefing Note - Laundering Propaganda: How UN actors manipulated information in the Gaza War (2023-2025) (May 2026)
