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Hezbollah vows to keep arms, rejects disarmament
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declares the group will not disarm, citing Israeli threats and Lebanon’s inability to defend itself. He accuses Israel of violating ceasefire terms while signalling willingness to negotiate only after a full Israeli withdrawal.
PM's refusal:
Netanyahu refused Mahmoud Abbas direct flight to Damascus
Mahmoud Abbas had to drive from Ramallah to the Allenby Bridge, where he crossed the border to Jordan, and flew from there by Jordanian helicopter to Syria.
After US strikes
Houthis down US drone, vow escalation
Yemen’s Houthis claim to have downed a US MQ-9 drone and vow retaliation after US strikes on Ras Issa fuel port killed 74.
Jewish Harvard students speak out against Trump funding threat
More than 100 Jewish students at Harvard denounce the Trump administration’s threat to cut federal funding, arguing such measures misuse concerns about antisemitism and would damage the university community.
Tehran seeks assurances against US withdrawal from new deal
Iran signals readiness to accept partial limits on its nuclear program but insists on firm guarantees that Washington won't abandon any future agreement.
After breakout in Germany
Israeli star Ben Saraf declares for 2025 NBA Draft
Israeli guard Ben Saraf officially declares for the 2025 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old standout, ranked No. 23 by ESPN, currently plays for Germany’s ratiopharm Ulm.
Hostages' families: Deal must bring everyone home, in one stage
Families of hostages held in Gaza hold demonstration demanding deal with Hamas include only one stage and bring home everyone who is still held captive. 'No stages, no division into groups!'
Groundbreaking moment
Construction of Berger Towers kicks off in Jerusalem
In a significant ceremony held days before Pesach, the Berger Group marked the beginning of its ambitious Berger Towers.
In the Headlines
Missile from Yemen intercepted
Sirens in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Shfela region
White House slams Hamas:
'Release the hostages or face hell'
Important
2 Great Rabbis Join Forces To Save 10 Children
Yossi Dagan:
'Arrest Palestinian Authority official who incited to murder'
You can help:
The family that is so poor, they don’t own closets
Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:
'President & American people pray for the peace of Jerusalem'
Trump:
'Harvard is a disgrace, they're obviously antisemitic'
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel!
Updates continue from North America
Jerusalem busker missing in Tzfat region
Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:
Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon
Rabbis plead: Pray for recovery of Rabbi Meir Mazuz
Poll:
Most Israelis oppose employing Palestinian Arabs in construction
Otzma Yehudit rises to 11 seats in new poll
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon
Suspects arrested for ordering grenade sent to governor
Dramatic footage:
Security forces arrest accomplices to Funduq terror attack
Gaza: 40 targets struck, terrorists eliminated
Teens charged with joining ISIS, planning attack on synagogue
Hamas interested in single-stage deal
Did you know...?
Little known facts about Passover
One-way safe passage?
Arafat without Oslo
Selling out:
Liberal Jewish groups fight for Hamas supporters
'We are not Jews with trembling knees'
In Memoriam:
Dry Bones was resurrected as Israel’s premier cartoonist at 81
Al-Mimouna: The answer to a wounded and divided society
The Song of the Sea in Jerusalem:
The 7th night of Pesach with Rabbi Charlap (1882-1951)
The two levels of faith:
Did the Jews deserve the splitting of the Sea?
Seudat Mashiach:
Julius Caesar, Moshiach, snd the state of the world
The 7th day of Pesach: Haftarah
Let the Dry Bones live!
A Jewish Army:
How the IDF Rabbinate prepared for Passover
In the merit of righteous women
The battle over the World Zionist Congress
Bring joy to bereaved families:
'I realize that my Stav, she will never come back'
Support wounded heroes:
When the burn wounds heal, it’s not over
Little Brachi needs your help
Kupat Yerushalayim update
Additional Rabbanim join the cause
Help the Nimnis
The family that lost everything in 60 seconds
'Missile incoming'
IDF to send early alerts about Houthi missile attacks
Watch:
Golani troops eliminate terror cell; destroy Hamas training base
IDF and ISA eliminate head of Hamas weapons smuggling network
'Hungry on the front'
Troops in Gaza left with nothing but matzah with chocolate spread
One Year Later:
Dramatic footage of the battle for Khan Yunis
Three Israelis returned after crossing into Gazan territory
Gaza: 40 targets struck, terrorists eliminated
Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:
Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon
Hamas interested in single-stage deal
Hostages' families fume: Our loved ones have been abandoned
Hamas rejects Israel's hostage deal proposal
Keith Siegel reveals:
Hamas tried to convince us to convert to Islam
Violent incident that ignites tensions in Crown Heights
Six months after his murder:
Baby girl born to murdered Chabad emissary
Watch:
Hallel prayer with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Hebron
Watch:
PM quizzes Jewish children on Passover customs
Chag Sameach from Israel National News!
Jewish group urges Red Cross to help hostages observe Passover
Following Trump's order
Thousands of RFK assassination documents released
Iranian Crown Prince:
'Nuclear talks will not bring peace to the Middle East'
Texas lawmakers greenlight $1 billion voucher program
US: China-linked firm aiding Houthi attacks on US naval forces
Report:
Iran presented multi-phase nuclear proposal in Oman talks with US
Lebanese army arrests suspects tied to rocket attacks on Israel
Watch: Ishay Ribo and ElaytZur sing hit 'Od Yoter Tov'
Spanish broadcaster urges debate on Israel’s Eurovision entry
Noah Wyle, star of HBO’s ‘The Pitt,’ recites Shema on screen
One dead as violent anti-KFC protests rock Pakistan over Gaza war
Widespread anti-KFC protests in Pakistan, fueled by anger over the war in Gaza, lead to dozens of arrests and the fatal shooting of an employee in Sheikhupura. Demonstrators accuse the chain of links to the US and Israel.
Above and Below Ground:
IDF reservists begin fourth tour of duty in Shejaiya
The 16th brigade has eliminated numerous terrorists, and together with combat engineers, destroyed an underground tunnel.
Brother of hostage:
'Siege on Hamas until hostages return'
Roi Baruch, the brother of hostage Uriel Baruch whose body is held in the Gaza Strip, asked him to exert pressure on the government not to carry out a partial deal.
Bereaved families:
'Ending the war threatens Israel'
More than 1000 bereaved families have signed a letter contradicting the various calls to end the war from various groups of IDF soldiers.