IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorists dressed as paramedics
Hezbollah military operatives exploited paramedic cover alongside an ambulance in southern Lebanon, IDF reveals.
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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.
Indictment filed against terrorist who stabbed MK in Ramat Gan
20-year-old terrorist from Jatt to be charged with attempted murder after seriously injuring Ramat Gan’s religious council chairman in a stabbing attack.
Poll:
Poll: 80% of US Jews plan to celebrate Pesach Seder
New poll reveals a significant gap in public perceptions regarding the Jewish character of the state, with 66% of respondents saying Israel is Jewish “to the right extent."
Terrorist disguised as journalist killed in Lebanon
Mohammad Fatouni, Hezbollah terrorist who operated under the guise of a journalist, is eliminated.
Six soldiers injured in southern Lebanon
Six IDF soldiers injured, three of them seriously, by Hezbollah antitank fire and UAV in southern Lebanon.
Chief of Staff on clash with CNN:
Chief of Staff on clash with CNN: 'Inappropriate statements from those in uniform'
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir explains decision to cease operational activities by haredi reserve battalion, calling their statements 'extremely problematic.'
European ministers warn Israel over death penalty bill
Germany, France, Italy and the UK voice concern over proposed Israeli legislation allowing death penalty for terrorists, claiming harm to human rights and 'inhumane' punishment.
Moving: Ancient hasidic melody at fallen soldier's funeral
Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, who fell in southern Lebanon, laid to rest on Mount Herzl, his friends broke out in soulful song at the end of the funeral.
Antisemitism:
Politico pulls antisemitic cartoon depicting bloodied Trump and Netanyahu
Politico forced to remove a controversial cartoon depicting a blood-soaked President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a doomed "Amalek" ship headed toward Iran, after accusations of antisemitism.
Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill
Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill: Netanyahu to vote in favor, will MK Maoz support?
Netanyahu announces he will vote in favor of the death penalty for terrorists. His statement may pave the way for support from Yisrael Beytenu, which has made its backing conditional on his personal participation. MK Avi Maoz is awaiting instructions from his rabbi.
Report:
Report: Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile
President Trump is weighing a high-risk military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran as part of efforts to prevent the Islamic regime from developing a nuclear weapon, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Israel approves limited prayers at Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Israel Police approve a limited prayer framework at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in coordination with the Latin Patriarch, following incident in which Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was barred from entering the site under wartime restrictions.
IDF troops foil two terror attacks in Judea and Samaria
IDF forces foil two terror attacks in Dura and Binyamin. Two terrorists neutralized, with no injuries among the troops.
Tehran:
Tehran: 120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites
Dozens of IAF fighter jets target Iran's regime weapons research, development, & production sites in the Iranian capital.
Poll:
Poll: Netanyahu gains seats, Bennett weakening
A new survey indicates Netanyahu's party overtaking the competition - but not yet managing to secure a majority of the Knesset.
IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages
IDF launches wave of strikes on Iranian regime targets amid reports of widespread power outages in Tehran.
Report:
Report: Minister nearly shot at northern border
A source in the Megen Unit reported that a government minister stood at an unprotected, exposed location moments before Hezbollah opened fire.
IDF: No negligence in deadly Misgav Am artillery incident
An IDF inquiry found operational errors led to deadly artillery fire on Misgav Am, killing a civilian, while ruling out negligence by commanders.
Released Hostage:
Released Hostage: 'They abused us because of the false accusations against soldiers'
Bar Kuperstein reveals how false accusations against soldiers at Sde Teiman led to severe abuse of the hostages, with the captors beating them and justifying it as a response to what was shown in the Israeli media.
'The ceiling entirely collapsed'
'The ceiling entirely collapsed': 11 injured at impact site in Be'er Sheva
Missile impact damages homes in Be’er Sheva; 11 lightly hurt by blast debris, 20 treated for anxiety as residents describe severe destruction.
Watch:
Watch: Terrorists identified on the ground, eliminated from the air
IDF troops identified several armed terrorists entering a structure in southern Lebanon. A short time later, an IAF aircraft eliminated them.
Watch
Jerusalem burglars win big: A bottle of milk | Watch
Three burglars fled a Jerusalem office after an alarm sounded, but not before one grabbed milk from the fridge, sparking viral reactions and humor online.
Fire and hazmat leak
Missile fragment hits northern Negev factory, causing fire and hazmat leak
A fragment from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile struck the Adama Agricultural Solutions factory at the Neot Hovav Industrial Zone. Fire and hazmat crews respond.
BBC interviews Chabad author as book becomes national bestseller
“Letters for Life," exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s guidance on emotional wellbeing, entered Argentina’s top 10 bestseller list, gaining traction in stores nationwide and drawing attention from global media, including a BBC interview with the author.
396 attacks from Iran since the war began
Iran carried out hundreds of waves of attacks, but lost 90% of its ballistic missile launchers and 92% of its naval vessels.
Anti-Israel radicalization in UK's Green Party
A leak of internal WhatsApp messages by party activists was found to include harsh statements against Zionism and Jews.
Emotional meeting between Bar Kuperstein & Pres. Herzog
The President hosted Kuperstein and heard from him about the book "Unbroken." "There is strength and hope in your story that touches each of us."
Yossi Dagan overwhelmed with emotion as his son enlists in IDF
Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, published a heartfelt post as his eldest son Yair enlisted in the Paratroopers, 'There are moments in the life of a father and mother when the heart swells with great pride-and also worry.'
Critical site for Iranian missile production destroyed
The Air Force completed a wave of strategic strikes against Iranian weapons industries, destroying one of the country's only two missile component manufacturing sites.
Legal experts and IDF commanders: 'Support the soldiers'
Former IDF commanders and legal experts appealed to the head of Central Command, demanding that he refute criticism from academics and media figures regarding the IDF’s operational activity in Judea and Samaria.
Iranian President’s warning
Iranian President’s warning: 'The economy will collapse'
A report by Iran International reveals a sharp conflict at the top of the regime between President Masoud Pezakhian and the commander of the Revolutionary Guards.
'Long-term regional change'
'Long-term regional change:' IDF publishes operational preparations that led to the war
The IDF publishes for the first time the the operational preparations from the dramatic moments leading up to Operation Roaring Lion.
Over 21,000 property damage claims filed since start of war
Tel Aviv leads in the number of claims with approximately 4,500 reports.
100s stranded in Aqaba:
100s caught in Aqaba: Jordan unexpectedly halts flights of Israelis
An unexpected Jordanian decision to halt flights of European planes operated by Arkia led to the immediate cancellation of many Israeli flights.
Legal battle in Florida: Elections scheduled during Passover
Petitioners are seeking to postpone the election by one week, arguing that thousands of observant Jewish residents will be unable to reach polling stations due to holiday restrictions.
Jewish journalist and researcher kidnapped and murdered in Johannesburg
Steven Gruzd, 53, a senior journalist and researcher, and a well-known figure in Johannesburg's Jewish community, was kidnapped and murdered on Saturday in the city center.
Wisconsin:
Wisconsin Gov. signs landmark IHRA antisemitism definition bill into law
Wisconsin law AB 446 adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism to guide agencies and schools in addressing bias while protecting free speech.
Knesset to vote on 2026 State Budget
Members of the Knesset are set to vote today on the updated 2026 state budget in its second and third readings-almost at the last moment allowed by law. If the budget does not pass, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, triggering elections.
