IDF Reserve Officer:
IDF Reserve Officer: 'Netzah Yehudah incident punishment is collective and excessive'
Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter says the Chief of Staff went too far in his suspension of the entire battalion from duty.
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Watch: US strikes ammunition depot in Isfahan
An American official claimed that the attack used a large number of 2000-pound bunker busters in the attack. President Trump shared a video of the attack on Truth Social.
FBI:
FBI: Michigan attacker 'wanted to kill as many Jews as possible'
FBI classifies the truck-ramming attack on a West Bloomfield, Michigan synagogue as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism.
Rubio:
Rubio: US on track to crush Iran’s military in weeks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells ABC the US is ahead of schedule destroying Iran’s air force, navy, missile capabilities and weapons factories, aiming to finish in weeks.
Report:
Report: Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed
President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran within his 4-to-6-week timeline even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
US refuses to condemn Israel’s new death penalty for terrorists
State Department spokesperson affirms US respect for Israel’s sovereign right to set its own penalties for terrorism, after the Knesset approves Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Trump understood Iran nuclear threat decades ago
In interview with Newsmax, PM Netanyahu credits President Trump with recognizing Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and delivery systems long before others, says Iran war is "beyond the halfway point".
Due to Mamdani participation
Jewish comedian Modi pulls out of Passover event due to Mamdani participation
Jewish comedian Modi announces he will not attend the annual Downtown Seder in Lower Manhattan after learning that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is participating.
Celebrating the death penalty
Ben-Gvir and party raise a toast after death penalty for terrorists becomes law
After the Knesset approved the law mandating the death penalty for terrorists, Minister Ben-Gvir and party raise a toast: 'May we execute as many terrorists as possible.'
Watch:
Watch: Anne Bayefsky vs Francesca Albanese at the UN
UNHCR VP cuts off human rights expert for calling out the antisemitism of a UN Special Rapporteur.
'Once in a generation opportunity'
White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said strikes have crippled Iran’s capabilities, as the administration pushes for a deal to end its nuclear ambitions.
'I didn't do anything'
Watch: Terrorist who stabbed Religious Council chief arrested
Police release footage of the arrest of the 20-year-old terrorist who stabbed Ramat Gan Religious Council Chairman Gedalyahu Ben Shimon, wounding him severely.
Watch
Watch: Terror tower struck and collapses in Beirut area
The IDF has revealed the scope of its strikes against Hezbollah assets in Beirut: more than 100 high-rise towers used for command and control have been destroyed from the air.
Trump
Trump: Response to attack on Haifa refinery will come "shortly"
US President tells New York Post 'you'll see shortly' when asked what the US will do in response to the Iranian strike on Israel's largest oil refinery.
Quds Force Commander resurfaces for first time since start of war
Esmail Qaani, the IRGC figure responsible for coordinating Iran’s proxy forces across the Middle East, broke a prolonged silence today with posts to X.
Nine men in a roof
Watch: Forces catch nine infiltrators packed in a van's roof
Jerusalem Envelope Border Police officers stopped a delivery van outside the capital and found nine undocumented individuals hiding in a double panel in its ceiling.
Attorney General freezes hundreds of millions approved for haredi sector
The Attorney General has halted the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels to Torah institutions and haredi youth programs that were approved overnight in the Knesset plenum.
“This is the real victory"
Nova survivors bake matzah together: “This is the real victory"
An emotional ceremony of baking matzot for Passover was held by a group of survivors of the Nova festival massacre: “It connects us to our roots in the strongest possible way."
Over 1,600 kilometers from Israel
Over 1,600 kilometers from Israel: IDF strikes Iranian air defense sites near Caspian Sea
IAF struck air defense systems concealed in a forested area near the Caspian Sea in northern Iran.
Rabbis release Passover guidelines for wartime conditions
Tzohar issued halachic guidelines for Passover amid war, advising how to conduct the Seder and handle siren interruptions during key rituals.
Rabbis & right-wing figures
Rabbis & right-wing figures: Violence against innocent Arabs is a moral disgrace
Rabbis and right-wing public figures gathered for a virtual conference calling out against acts of violence in Judea and Samaria. “We will not stammer in the face of this moral injustice."
Herzog welcomes agreement on Easter prayers in Jerusalem
President Isaac Herzog praises understandings between police and the Latin Patriarchate ensuring Easter prayers in Jerusalem, reaffirms Israel’s commitment to freedom of worship.
Herzog:
Herzog: Extremist attacks in stark contradiction to Jewish values
Herzog warns extremist violence in Judea and Samaria violates Israel’s values and urges action after Diaspora leaders decry a worsening situation.
Rachel's Tomb to reopen to limited number of visitors
Tomb of Rachel the Matriarch in Bethlehem to partially reopen following placement of bomb shelters at the site.
Iranian chemical weapons center destroyed
IAF takes out key IRGC infrastructure at Imam Hossein University, including chemical weapons development site, wind tunnels used for testing and developing ballistic missiles.
The Turkish restaurant and recruitment for Hamas
Shin Bet uncovers Hamas terror network in Turkey led by released terrorist Mahmoud Radwan.
Trump: We're in talks with 'new regime' in Iran
US President Donald Trump says US in 'serious discussions' to end operations in Iran, warns of strikes on energy and desalination infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Arab indicted after filming military base for Iran
Ali Jaber, a 23-year-old resident of Eilat, indicted for using work on IAF base to transfer intel to Iran.
IDF eliminates armed Hamas terrorists in central Gaza
Hamas cell operating in northern Gaza violates ceasefire agreement, is eliminated by IDF troops.
Below ground:
IDF destroys advanced anti-tank missiles in southern Lebanon
IDF forces continue targeted raids on terror targets in southern Lebanon, locating and destroying advanced anti-tank missiles aimed at communities on Israel's northern border.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: This time, we enter Lebanon to stay
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls for long-term Israeli presence in Lebanon, blesses soldiers entering combat, and stressing mission is to remain and expand Israel’s borders, not withdraw.
Four days later: Iran acknowledges senior official's death
Four days after IDF announces death of IRGC naval commander Alireza Tangsiri, IRGC acknowledges loss.
In first since 2005: Passover Seder to be celebrated in Sa-Nur
Families from Sa-Nur to celebrate Passover in their community, ahead of permanent resettlement of the area.
Sergeant Liran Ben Zion fell in combat in southern Lebanon
Sergeant Liran Ben Zion, 19, from Holon, fell during combat in southern Lebanon; additional officer injured.
Emotional encounter:
Wounded soldier to Defense Minister: 'Do not stop in Lebanon'
Golani Brigade Reconnaissance Unit soldier wounded in southern Lebanon tells Defense Minister, 'We must not stop, it is really important.' Defense Minister responds: 'We fully understand what we must do.'
32-year-old reservist dies of cardiac arrest; his organs save 4 others
Staff Sergeant Effi Ben-Yakar, a reservist in a special unit who was called up under Tzav 8, suffered cardiac arrest during leave and passed away at Ichilov Hospital.
Haifa refinery hit by launches towards north Israel
Barrage from Lebanon reached as far south as Herzliya, included 10 rockets.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorists dressed as paramedics
Hezbollah military operatives exploited paramedic cover alongside an ambulance in southern Lebanon, IDF reveals.
IDF strikes weapons production sites in Tehran
IAF strikes hit around 40 weapons production and research sites in Tehran, targeting missile assembly, anti-tank systems, and ballistic engine facilities to weaken Iran’s military capabilities.
During wartime:
During wartime: Israel purchases tens of thousands of artillery shells from Elbit
Israel MOD signs approximately $48m deal with Elbit Systems for tens of thousands of land munitions.
