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First time since war began:

First time since war began: Hezbollah launched cluster missile at Israel

Police confirm that a missile launched at a residential neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona was carrying a cluster munition.

First time since war began: Hezbollah launched cluster missile at Israel

Sa'ar reveals:

Sa'ar reveals: Over 3,500 rockets launched from Lebanon

Foreign Minister says over 3,500 rockets fired at civilians, accuses Iran of backing attacks and urges UN to act against Hezbollah

Sa'ar reveals: Over 3,500 rockets launched from Lebanon

Negotiations deadlock

Negotiations deadlock: Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

Despite President Trump's optimism, Tehran signals that it will reject the American peace plan, "demands that we cannot agree to."

Negotiations deadlock: Iran rejects US '15 Point' plan

Clashes in Lebanon:

Clashes in Lebanon: Hezbollah terrorist squad eliminated, IDF soldier lightly wounded

Terrorists launched an anti-tank missile toward the forces. In a swift response, the troops engaged and eliminated the terrorists in a ground encounter.

Clashes in Lebanon: Hezbollah terrorist squad eliminated, IDF soldier lightly wounded

Home Front Command releases dramatic footage of missile strike

Home Front Command releases footage from Tel Aviv security camera, revealing power of blast waves and the destruction a single missile strike can cause. 'Don't gamble with your lives.'

Home Front Command releases dramatic footage of missile strike

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sounds sirens at Security Council meeting, asks members to make split-second decision. 'You have 15 seconds to decide who to rescue first.'

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Stabbing of officer four years ago ruled a terror attack

The judges rejected the defendant's claims of mental distress and a purely personal background, and held that he acted with intent to kill a police officer for nationalist motives and to create fear among the public.

Stabbing of officer four years ago ruled a terror attack

Amid ongoing security tensions:

Amid ongoing security tensions, 40 North Americans become Israeli citizens in one day

Newcomers, undeterred by war, arrive just in time to celebrate the Passover holiday as new Israeli citizens.

Amid ongoing security tensions, 40 North Americans become Israeli citizens in one day

New 'Meron Law' aims to save lives of Meron pilgrims

The law aims to regulate the mass Lag BaOmer celebrations in Meron, while imposing restrictions and safety guidelines to protect the tens of thousands of worshippers who visit the site each year.

New 'Meron Law' aims to save lives of Meron pilgrims

Miracle in Kiryat Shmona

Window of child's bedroom in Kiryat Shmona shatters, landing glass on the bed of five-year-old whose parents' quick thinking saved his life.

Miracle in Kiryat Shmona

Iran's demands in negotiations with USA

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has dictated a hardline stance in the talks, with demands including the closure of US bases in the Middle East and immunity from Israeli strikes.

Iran's demands in negotiations with USA

14-year-old indicted for espionage

Prosecutor's Office files indictment against 14-year-old boy who filmed sensitive sites, carried out security-related tasks on behalf of Iranian agent.

14-year-old indicted for espionage

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terror cell

Command center in Dahieh, gas stations funding Hezbollah, destroyed; Hezbollah terrorists firing at IDF troops eliminated.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terror cell

Two arrested following Golders Green arson

Two suspects in their 40s arrested following Golders Green arson attack on Hatzola ambulances, Jewish security organization reports.

Two arrested following Golders Green arson

Forecast predicts rainfall in most areas of Israel

Stormy weather expected to continue through weekend, with thunderstorms, flooding, and snowfall on Mount Hermon.

Forecast predicts rainfall in most areas of Israel

Amb. Huckabee:

Amb. Huckabee: No one is stranded in Israel

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee pushed back Wednesday against criticism that the American mission in Israel is neglecting citizens amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Amb. Huckabee: No one is stranded in Israel

Government proposes: Daycare compensation plan

Proposed plan would offer three options for daycares to receive compensation for days off due to war, return payments to parents.

Government proposes: Daycare compensation plan

Murder suspect arrested in military base

The Israel Police have solved the murder that took place last month. The suspect, 21, was located in a military base after a complex investigation.

Murder suspect arrested in military base

IDF strikes cruise missile production sites deep in Tehran

IAF strikes two Iranian cruise missile production sites in Tehran used to develop long-range naval missiles.

IDF strikes cruise missile production sites deep in Tehran

IAF hits terrorists fleeing targeted facility in Lebanon

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon destroy Hezbollah weapons sites and command centers, IAF strikes eliminate terrorists fleeing southern Lebanon weapons facility.

IAF hits terrorists fleeing targeted facility in Lebanon

Report:

Report: Iran prefers Vance over Kushner and Witkoff in US talks

Iranian representatives reportedly inform the Trump administration they do not want to negotiate with special envoy Steve Witkoff or Jared Kushner, preferring Vice President JD Vance instead.

Report: Iran prefers Vance over Kushner and Witkoff in US talks

Newsom walks back 'apartheid' label for Israel, slams Netanyahu

California Governor Gavin Newsom expresses regret for using the word “apartheid" to describe Israel, while reiterating his strong opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.

Newsom walks back 'apartheid' label for Israel, slams Netanyahu

Embarrassing remarks by Netanyahu's acting chief of staff revealed

Recordings of Netanyahu aide Ziv Agmon spark outrage over racist remarks and attacks on Likud figures, prompting calls for his dismissal.

Embarrassing remarks by Netanyahu's acting chief of staff revealed

Drone footage: Scene of missile impact in Bnei Brak

A barrage toward central Israel caused significant damage in Bnei Brak and left several people injured. The drone unit of United Hatzalah documented the scene from above.

Drone footage: Scene of missile impact in Bnei Brak

Months before her wedding

Nuriel Dubin murdered in Hezbollah rocket barrage, months before her wedding

Nuriel Dubin, 27, murdered as Hezbollah launches a barrage of 38 rockets towards northern Israel. Two others injured.

Nuriel Dubin murdered in Hezbollah rocket barrage, months before her wedding

Sara Netanyahu:

Sara Netanyahu: My children endured shaming and violence because their father was PM

At event led by US First Lady Melania Trump, Sara Netanyahu highlights attacks on her sons and urges protection of children online.

Sara Netanyahu: My children endured shaming and violence because their father was PM

Israel approves site for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem

Government approves plan to allocate land at the Allenby Complex in Jerusalem for the construction of the permanent US Embassy in Jerusalem.

Israel approves site for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem

Trump:

'Iran gave us a big gift, we're dealing with the right people'

President Donald Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' tied to the Strait of Hormuz, signaling progress despite deep mistrust.

'Iran gave us a big gift, we're dealing with the right people'

Baby, 6 others wounded in missile strike in Bnei Brak

During the widespread barrage from Iran, a missile or interception fragment hit a building in Bnei Brak. A child was moderately injured and was evacuated for medical treatment.

Baby, 6 others wounded in missile strike in Bnei Brak

After attempts to rebuild:

After attempts to rebuild: IDF strikes major Iranian explosives pant

IAF strikes a major plant where the Iranian regime developed and produced explosive materials for a variety of weapons.

After attempts to rebuild: IDF strikes major Iranian explosives pant

Reporting under fire:

Reporting under fire: Northern correspondent takes cover on the road on-air

Northern Israel correspondent Uriya Keshet was reporting from an impact site when sirens began to sound once again.

Reporting under fire: Northern correspondent takes cover on the road on-air

Iranian missile lands near Beirut

A missile launched from Iran fell in the Beirut area. In Lebanon, it is believed the target was the U.S. Embassy, while a U.S. official claims the missile was aimed at Cyprus.

Iranian missile lands near Beirut

Panic in Be'er Sheva:

Panic in Be'er Sheva: Woman walks down street brandishing knives

A woman waving knives caused panic in Be’er Sheva during an Iranian missile siren before being subdued by a soldier and civilian and arrested.

Panic in Be'er Sheva: Woman walks down street brandishing knives

Amid rising antisemitism:

King Charles accepts patronage of major Jewish security organization

King Charles III accepts CST patron role as leaders warn of rising antisemitism following a suspected arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London.

King Charles accepts patronage of major Jewish security organization

'Direct hit, Alpha, well done'

'Direct hit, Alpha, well done' | Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

IDF publishes footage of a strike on a ballistic missile launcher that was loaded and ready to be used for missile launches toward Israeli territory.

'Direct hit, Alpha, well done' | Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

‘Hate crime’ or hoax? Hebrew blunders raise eyebrows

Unusual Hebrew wording and spelling errors in graffiti cited by PA and Haaretz reports are raising doubts about the identity of those behind the act.

‘Hate crime’ or hoax? Hebrew blunders raise eyebrows

Exhibition in Britain: “Jews Eat Babies"

The exhibition, presented in the town of Margate, sparked a wave of complaints due to a series of images that visitors claim rely on extreme antisemitic stereotypes.

Exhibition in Britain: “Jews Eat Babies"

Tragedy in Jordan River

Tragedy in Jordan River: Man dies after being swept away in current

Firefighters from the Galil-Golan station pulled a man from the Jordan River under complex current conditions after he was swept away. He was later pronounced dead.

Tragedy in Jordan River: Man dies after being swept away in current

Report:

Report: Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran

Report says Saudi Crown Prince urged President Trump to continue military campaign against Iran, warning that ending the war prematurely could leave a lasting regional threat.

Report: Saudi Crown Prince pressing Trump to escalate war against Iran

'The walls turned to dust'

'The walls turned to dust': Resident recounts survival after missile strike destroys home

Nadav Katan describes devastation after Iranian missile levels his apartment, credits instinct and shelter for saving his life moments before impact

'The walls turned to dust': Resident recounts survival after missile strike destroys home