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Working dog units hold professional development session

The Israel Dog Unit met with Israel Prison Service handlers to share field-tested techniques for greater professional development between the two forces.

Working dog units hold professional development session

Tehran under fire: IDF strikes IRGC command centers

IDF completes a wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime command centers in Tehran, responsible for suppressing Iranian protests and for Iranian ballistic missile facilities.

Tehran under fire: IDF strikes IRGC command centers

37 months in prison

Maryland man gets 37 months for sending threats to Jewish organizations

55-year-old sentenced to 37 months in prison for mailing threats to Jewish institutions across the US. The sentence includes a fine, restitution, and three years of supervised release.

Maryland man gets 37 months for sending threats to Jewish organizations

Netherlands probes Iranian involvement in Rotterdam synagogue attack

The Netherlands is investigating Iran's possible involvement in the attack on a Rotterdam synagogue this past Friday.

Netherlands probes Iranian involvement in Rotterdam synagogue attack

Danon:

Danon: Iran has potential leaders who could pursue peace

Israel's Ambassador to the UN says that alternative leaders in Iran could open the door to diplomacy, but any such path depends on a change in leadership direction, focusing on peace.

Danon: Iran has potential leaders who could pursue peace

Drone and rocket attacks hit US Embassy in Baghdad again

US Embassy in Baghdad again targeted by drone and rocket attacks, causing some damage.

Drone and rocket attacks hit US Embassy in Baghdad again

Seeks diplomatic solutions

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran, seeks diplomatic solutions

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe is consulting with regional powers for a diplomatic solution in Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran, seeks diplomatic solutions

Minister Miki Zohar:

Minister Miki Zohar: Israel determined to end Hezbollah's reign

Minister Miki Zohar states that Israel is determined to fight Hezbollah with all its might and defeat it, and believes President Trump will not stop Israel.

Minister Miki Zohar: Israel determined to end Hezbollah's reign

Iran confirms: Larijani was eliminated

Iranian state media confirms Israel's announcement that Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's National Security Council, had been killed.

Iran confirms: Larijani was eliminated

Watch:

Watch: Officer strikes child during protest for hilltop communities

From Samaria to Kiryat Arba, widespread protests were held against the confiscation of livestock and damage to farms. Arutz Sheva has obtained footage of an officer striking a child who was standing at the scene.

Watch: Officer strikes child during protest for hilltop communities

Netanyahu to Iranians:

Netanyahu to Iranians: 'Celebrate, we're watching from above'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Iranian people from the Air Force command center at the Kirya with a message for the festival of Nowruz.

Netanyahu to Iranians: 'Celebrate, we're watching from above'

Report

Report: Russia giving satellite images of US forces to Iran

The Wall Street Journal reports that Russia is providing intelligence on the location of US forces and improved drone technology to Iran to prolong the war.

Report: Russia giving satellite images of US forces to Iran

Over 100 UNRWA employees under investigation for Hamas links

A U.S. government watchdog is widening its investigation into alleged links between staff at a United Nations aid agency and Hamas, including possible involvement in the October 7th massacre.

Over 100 UNRWA employees under investigation for Hamas links

UNICEF banned from Egypt crossing for smuggling attempt

COGAT informed the head of UNICEF of the suspension of aid shipments to the Gaza Strip following the thwarting of an attempted smuggling detected at the Kerem Shalom Crossing within humanitarian aid shipments coordinated by the agency.

UNICEF banned from Egypt crossing for smuggling attempt

Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at northern Israel

Hezbollah launched a heavy barrage of rockets toward northern Israel this evening.

Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at northern Israel

IDF Spokesman

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll reach all Iranian leaders, anywhere, anytime'

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin states that Israel is preparing for widespread fire from Lebanon but is also working to thwart this fire through attacks against Hezbollah targets.

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll reach all Iranian leaders, anywhere, anytime'

Rapid Identification & approval

Rapid Identification & approval: New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

New details were published this evening about the killing of Iranian leader Ali Larijani, as well as the commander of the Basij and ten senior officials of the force.

Rapid Identification & approval: New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran

In the past 24 hours, more than 10 Basij positions in the heart of the Iranian capital were attacked and the unit commander Alam Reza Soleimani was eliminated.

Watch: IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran

Watch

Watch: Amb. Huckabee meets Netanyahu: I wanted to make sure you're alive

Ambassador Mike Huckabee meets with Israel's Premier, who assures the ambassador that he is still among the living.

Watch: Amb. Huckabee meets Netanyahu: I wanted to make sure you're alive

Herzog

Herzog: After assassinations, Iranian people will be able to protest against oppression

President Herzog addresses killing of Ali Larijani during meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna during his visit to Israel.

Herzog: After assassinations, Iranian people will be able to protest against oppression

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

The US President once again attacked European countries that refuse to join the campaign against Iran. "We are not interested in assistance from NATO countries."

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

Wish Come True:

Wish Come True: The joke about Larijani's killing that turned into reality

A former adviser to Netanyahu tweeted a photo of an agent walking behind Ali Larijani and wrote, 'You're next.' The tweet sparked an uproar around the world following Larijani's death.

Wish Come True: The joke about Larijani's killing that turned into reality

IDF: Hezbollah preparing rocket barrages toward Israel

The IDF warned that it has identified preparations by Hezbollah for rocket barrages toward Israel, stressing that forces are on high alert and acting to thwart the emerging threat along the northern border.

IDF: Hezbollah preparing rocket barrages toward Israel

'Pressure from Israel'

'Pressure from Israel:' US counter-terror center chief resigns over Iran war

Joe Kent, the Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation today in protest against the war with Iran, which he blamed on Israel and pro-Israel lobbyists in the US.

'Pressure from Israel:' US counter-terror center chief resigns over Iran war

Three arrested for attack on Jews in San Jose

Three men have been arrested in connection with a violent assault on two Israeli-American men outside a restaurant in San Jose’s upscale Santana Row shopping district.

Three arrested for attack on Jews in San Jose

Minister Sa'ar:

Minister Sa'ar: US had $10 million prize on Larijani's head, we did it for free

Sa'ar says Israeli strike killed Larijani, Basij commander; accuses Iran of global terror, repression, and attacks on civilians

Minister Sa'ar: US had $10 million prize on Larijani's head, we did it for free

Journalist faces death threats over missile strike report linked to online bets

Journalist Emanuel Fabian withstands pressure and death threats from online gamblers to revise his post to benefit bettors, after reporting an Iranian missile strike near Beit Shemesh.

Journalist faces death threats over missile strike report linked to online bets

Ben Gurion Airport:

Ben Gurion Airport: Israel increases flight capacity to bring stranded citizens home

Israel Airports Authority increases flight capacity to allow 120 passengers on narrow-body flights, to speed up the return of Israelis stranded abroad, as President Herzog warmly welcomes arrivals.

Ben Gurion Airport: Israel increases flight capacity to bring stranded citizens home

Heartstopping video:

Heartstopping video: Bookcase falls, narrowly missing congregant

A miracle was caught on CCTV when an older congregant at a Rison Lezion study hall was nearly crushed by a bookcase as it fell off the wall.

Heartstopping video: Bookcase falls, narrowly missing congregant

After 20 years: Trailers arrive in Sa-Nur

Dozens of trailers were placed in Sa-Nur as part of plans to resettle the evacuated community, following approval of housing units and infrastructure steps.

After 20 years: Trailers arrive in Sa-Nur

Wave of antisemitism in Europe:

Belgium: army to secure Jewish institutions following wave of antisemitism in Europe

Following the attack at the synagogue in Liège and a series of antisemitic incidents across Europe, Belgium’s Interior and Defense Ministers announced army will take part in securing Jewish institutions, in cooperation with the federal police.

Belgium: army to secure Jewish institutions following wave of antisemitism in Europe

Returning a lost item in Tulkarm:

Returning a lost item in Tulkarm: Ancient stone with menorah recovered in Tulkarm

Police officer and researcher Meir Rotter located and recovered an ancient menorah-engraved stone in Tulkarm, years after it was first identified by Ze’ev Erlich.

Returning a lost item in Tulkarm: Ancient stone with menorah recovered in Tulkarm

Sa’ar rejects Western warnings over Israeli response to Hezbollah fire

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticizes Western countries' warnings on Israel’s response to Hezbollah, calling them a “distorted view of reality" amid ongoing attacks.

Sa’ar rejects Western warnings over Israeli response to Hezbollah fire

Minister Katz:

Minister Katz: 'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday morning that two senior Iranian figures were eliminated overnight, following a situation assessment with top Israel Defense Forces officials.

Minister Katz: 'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Who is Akram al-Ajouri?

Who is Akram al-Ajouri: The man behind Islamic Jihad operations killed in Iran

Akram al-Ajouri, a senior figure in Islamic Jihad, survived an assassination attempt in Damascus in 2019, and now, according to estimates, was killed in an attack on an underground compound in Qom.

Who is Akram al-Ajouri: The man behind Islamic Jihad operations killed in Iran

Teamwork:

Teamwork: This is how an aircraft carrier functions

The US military released footage from an aircraft carrier as part of operations against Iran, showing fighter jets taking off and landing, clarifying that 'teamwork is what makes everything run.'

Teamwork: This is how an aircraft carrier functions

Honor of Jerusalem under fire:

Honor of Jerusalem under fire: Western Wall Rabbi condemns Iranian fire toward Jerusalem

Rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, calls the attacks a “grave act" against sites sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and urges for calm and the protection of the city’s sanctity.

Honor of Jerusalem under fire: Western Wall Rabbi condemns Iranian fire toward Jerusalem

Greg Kelly:

Greg Kelly: ‘I think we kind of just won the war’

On Newsmax's “Greg Kelly Reports," Kelly commented on the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, as well as recent remarks by Iran’s foreign minister on the Strait of Hormuz. Watch.

Greg Kelly: ‘I think we kind of just won the war’

Without military coordination:

Breslov Chassidim enter Shechem and pray at Joseph's Tomb

Breslov Chassidim pray at Joseph’s Tomb, with the aim of restoring Jewish control over the holy site.

Breslov Chassidim enter Shechem and pray at Joseph's Tomb

Humiliating women:

Humiliating women: AI video sparks outrage across the political spectrum

Social activist Naor Narkis sparks strong reactions after posting an AI-generated video, by showing the removal of religious female Knesset members' head coverings.

Humiliating women: AI video sparks outrage across the political spectrum