David Sling failure led to the devastating impacts in Arad and Dimona
The David's Sling air defense system failed to intercept two Iranian missiles on Saturday night, leading to over 120 injuries in two separate locations in southern Israel.
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IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran
In widescale wave of strikes, IDF targeted several Iranian regime security organization headquarters and bases, as well as key weapons manufacturing sites.
Watch
Watch: Pres. Herzog visits shelter in northern Israel
President Herzog toured the communties in the north, met with local leaders and paid tribute to the late Ofer Moscovitz.
Trump
Trump: 'If talks don't go well, we'll keep bombing our little hearts out'
US President says Iran needs 'better PR people' after the Iranian foreign ministry denies his statement that productive talks between the US and Iran were held recently.
Police raid Ramallah printing house, arrest two suspects
Targeted raid on Ramallah printing house leads to arrests, confiscation of hundreds of inciting materials.
Alert Border Police officers save infant at checkpoint
4-month-old infant brought to checkpoint unconscious, officers provide live-saving medical care.
Waqf fuming over Ben Gvir's decision
Muslim Waqf protests decision to shutter institution functioning as branch of the Palestinian Authority, turns to legal channels.
Man seriously injured in rocket attack on Kiryat Shmona
Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets at Kiryat Shmona. Rescue forces are treating a seriously injured person and several other casualties.
Yad Vashem chairman meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican to discuss Holocaust remembrance, rising antisemitism, and potential cooperation between the Church and Yad Vashem on education and documentation.
Warning to yeshiva students: Do not travel abroad
Leading haredi figures issue instructions for yeshiva students, urging them to avoid involvement in arguments, maintain rigorous Torah study schedule.
IDF eliminates armed Hamas cell in central Gaza
IDF troops eliminate group of armed Hamas terrorists traveling in an SUV in central Gaza.
Report:
Report: Mojtaba Khamenei isolated, wounded, and not responding to messages
Israeli and US security sources report Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei unresponsive, Iranian opposition reports severe injuries.
Despite ultimatum: Trump suspends attack on Iran
US President Donald Trump zigzags on targeting Iranian energy, says negotiations ongoing.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: IDF troops discover antitank missile post
Antitank missile post and various weapons located, targeted, in southern Lebanon.
Post-October 7th:
Hamas rebuilding rapidly in Gaza as Israel’s attention remains elsewhere, experts warn
Despite heavy damage during the post-October 7th war, Hamas continues to recruit operatives, rebuild tunnels, and assert control over civilian life in Gaza, raising concerns along the Israeli border.
Shock in central Israel: Sirens sounded with no early warning
Residents of central Israel surprised by siren without early warning, Bat Yam Mayor says alerts activated due to concern of interceptor debris.
Tragedy: Ofer Moskowitz mistakenly killed by friendly fire
Misgav Am resident Ofer ('Poushko') Moskowitz mistakenly killed by friendly fire, IDF says.
How yeast find the perfect match
A mass mating event in the lab reveals how yeast cells choose partners - and what predicts the success of their offspring.
Miracle at Peduel school
Iranian missile fragments fall in school yard in Peduel; none injured due to Home Front Command instructions and late hour.
Watch:
Watch: Celebrating during sirens and then arrested
Following reports from residents of sounds of celebration during rocket fire, Yavne police raid a construction site and arrest nine illegal residents.
Muslim doctor caught smuggling 2,000-year-old Jewish coins at checkpoint
Under the pretext of Ramadan Temple Mount prayers: Muslim hospital doctor caught at the Hizma Checkpoint attempting to smuggle rare 2,000-year-old coins engraved in ancient Hebrew script into Israel.
From siren to hope:
From siren to hope: Bereaved mother Miriam Peretz prepares for Pesach
Against the backdrop of days of war and sirens, and ahead of Pesach, Miriam Peretz reminds the nation of its inner strength: 'We are a people who do not lose hope - it’s in our DNA.'
Orit Strock's daughter responds to criticism with shocking revelation
Racheli, daughter of Settlements Minister Orit Strock, responds to criticism of her mother following death of late sister Shoshana Strock.
UK:
Fury in Margate as art exhibition accused of antisemitism and Nazi imagery
Controversial exhibition in Margate sparks outrage after a Jewish visitor said she was driven out following a confrontation over alleged antisemitic and Nazi imagery, critics warn display revives dangerous anti-Jewish stereotypes.
Watch: Unusual collision at New York airport
Air Canada plane makes crash-landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring dozens.
CENTCOM chief:
CENTCOM chief: Iran is hitting civilians out of desperation
CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper tells Iran International that Iran targets civilians in desperation as its attacks shrink in volume, adds the US campaign is on track to eliminate threats.
Antisemitic arson in London:
Antisemitic arson in London: Hatzolah ambulances torched in Golders Green
Masked individuals set fire to Hatzolah Northwest ambulances outside synagogue in Golders Green. Explosions reported, fire services responding.
State Department:
State Department to citizens: Exercise increased caution worldwide
US State Department issues worldwide alert, urging Americans, especially in Middle East, to exercise increased caution as Iran-backed groups may target US interests globally.
'You chose to sit in the stands'
'You chose to sit in the stands': Benny Gantz blasts Yair Lapid
Following an op-ed by Lapid in Haaretz claiming that Gantz saved Netanyahu, the head of the National Unity party hits back: "You chose political considerations while all our children were being drafted."
Ambassador Leiter
Ambassador Leiter: The strikes will continue until the Iranian regime falls
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter tells CNN the war with Iran will persist until the regime collapses: “We need boots on the ground, but they have got to be Iranian boots."
Sirens across Israel:
Sirens across Israel: Iranian missile intercepted, damage in central Israel
Sirens sounded in central and southern Israel following the launch of a missile from Iran. Missile intercepted, with debris falls recorded and damage caused in Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva, and Gat Rimon, no injuries.
Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran
Thousands of bombs originally intended for Egypt decades ago are now being used by the IDF in strikes on Iranian regime targets.
IDF Spokesperson:
IDF Spokesperson: 'We are facing more weeks of fighting in all sectors'
IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin announced that the Iranian regime is being undermined by Israel's ongoing attacks and estimated that the fighting will continue in the coming weeks.
Due to missile attacks:
Israel cuts outbound flights to 50 passengers
Ben Gurion Airport limits outbound flights to 50 passengers and reduces traffic amid Iranian attacks, disrupting travel ahead of Passover.
Watch:
Watch: Interception fragment crushes car
Footage shows a vehicle being crushed under an interception fragment, more than seven minutes after the second alarm sounded in the area.
Minister of Education:
Ministry of Education: Special ed. activities will be held from Tuesday
On Monday there will be no in-person learning in schools. Starting Tuesday, some municipalities will operate Passover day camps.
IDF Chief on Lebanon:
IDF Chief on Lebanon: Operation has just begun, in the end, Hezbollah will remain alone
IDF senior command approves advancement of targeted ground operations in Lebanon, with IDF Chief Zamir declaring, 'This is a prolonged operation, and we are prepared for it.'
'Iran must be protected'
'Iran must be protected': Pahlavi urges Israel and US to spare civilian infrastructure
Exiled crown prince urges US, Israel to strike regime targets while preserving civilian infrastructure amid escalating Iran-Israel attacks
IDF probing whether soldier fire killed man in Misgav Am
The IDF is investigating whether Ofer Moskowitz was killed by misdirected artillery fire, after initial reports blamed Hezbollah fire.
Dramatic recommendation:
Dramatic recommendation: Close Ben Gurion Airport immediately due to missile threat
Aviation officials call for Israel's main international airport to be closed just a week and a half before Passover holiday as Iran continues to launch missiles at the country.
