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Launches from Iran:

Launches from Iran: Impacts reported in Rishon Lezion, Shoham, and Lod

Several impact sites with damage were reported after Iran launched a cluster missile at central Israel.

Launches from Iran: Impacts reported in Rishon Lezion, Shoham, and Lod

Supreme Court rules:

Supreme Court rules: Shin Bet Chief's brother to be released to house arrest

The Supreme Court rejected the prosecution’s appeal and upheld the release to house arrest of Bezalel Zini, accused in a Gaza smuggling case.

Supreme Court rules: Shin Bet Chief's brother to be released to house arrest

Watch: Border Police arrest terrorist en route to attack

At Lod mosque, Border Police officers arrest 22-year-old terrorist en route to carry out attack.

Watch: Border Police arrest terrorist en route to attack

IAF dismantles aircraft used by Iranian Supreme Leader

At Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Israeli Air Force dismantles aircraft used by the Supreme Leader of Iran.

IAF dismantles aircraft used by Iranian Supreme Leader

Communications Ministry discovers: Some kosher phones don't receive IDF alerts

Some older simple cellphones do not receive IDF Home Front Command alerts about missile launches towards Israel, Communications Ministry discovers.

Communications Ministry discovers: Some kosher phones don't receive IDF alerts

'Final battle is near'

The Mossad's message to the people of Iran: 'Final battle is near'

Mossad Farsi account sends message of support to Iranian citizens as Israel continues to strike regime targets.

The Mossad's message to the people of Iran: 'Final battle is near'

IDF estimates: Fighting may continue until Shavuot

IDF estimates fighting in northern Israel may continue until early summer, Northern Command official stresses mission ongoing, not limited to specific timeframe.

IDF estimates: Fighting may continue until Shavuot

School partially reopens, in first since start of war

Following change in Home Front Command guidelines for some areas of Israel, education systems partially reopen; most Israeli students continue distance learning.

School partially reopens, in first since start of war

France foils chilling antisemitic terror plot by two brothers

French prosecutors say two brothers arrested in northern France were planning a deadly antisemitic terror attack and sought martyrdom.

France foils chilling antisemitic terror plot by two brothers

Report:

Report: Hamas taking advantage of Iran war to regain control in Gaza

Gazans cited by Kan News said Hamas is exploiting the war with Iran to deepen its control, intimidate opponents and restore extortion networks.

Report: Hamas taking advantage of Iran war to regain control in Gaza

IDF launches targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF troops begin limited ground operations in southern Lebanon aimed at dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure, strengthening the forward defense line protecting northern Israeli communities.

IDF launches targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon

London:

Chants of 'Death to the IDF' at London Al-Quds rally spark police probe

British police arrest 12 people and launch an investigation after chants of “Death to the IDF" heard at a London Al-Quds Day rally.

Chants of 'Death to the IDF' at London Al-Quds rally spark police probe

Report:

Report: Trump weighs seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island as Hormuz blockade continues

Axios reports President Donald Trump is working to assemble a multinational coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran’s blockade, but also weighing the possible seizure of Kharg Island.

Report: Trump weighs seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island as Hormuz blockade continues

Report:

Report: Israel and Lebanon may hold talks on ceasefire, Hezbollah disarmament

Israel and Lebanon reportedly preparing talks aimed at a durable ceasefire and Hezbollah disarmament, though no date has been set.

Report: Israel and Lebanon may hold talks on ceasefire, Hezbollah disarmament

UK condemns Hezbollah attacks on Israel, calls for diplomacy

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel and urges diplomatic action to prevent escalation, while announcing emergency humanitarian funding for Lebanon.

UK condemns Hezbollah attacks on Israel, calls for diplomacy

Trump blasts Iran:

Trump blasts Iran for AI propaganda, says regime is ‘being annihilated’

President Donald Trump accuses Iran of using AI and the media to spread disinformation, says the regime is fabricating battle footage and false reports to mask what he described as heavy military losses.

Trump blasts Iran for AI propaganda, says regime is ‘being annihilated’

Ahead of Lebanon maneuver?

Ahead of possible Lebanon maneuver? IDF requests call-up of 450,000 reservists

Israel’s defense establishment is asking the government to approve an expanded reserve call-up quota for the war in Lebanon. The goal: expand the security buffer in southern Lebanon and increase pressure on Hezbollah.

Ahead of possible Lebanon maneuver? IDF requests call-up of 450,000 reservists

'Third-grade level fake news'

Trump dismisses report of tensions with Israel: Third-grade level fake news

US President rejects reports of tensions between the United States and Israel over the ongoing war against Iran during an interview with Channel 14.

Trump dismisses report of tensions with Israel: Third-grade level fake news

Report:

Report: US to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is expected to announce a multinational coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens commercial vessels.

Report: US to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

Measles patient identified at major synagogue in Bnei Brak

The Health Ministry issued a public warning after a measles carrier was found to have attended a synagogue in Bnei Brak.

Measles patient identified at major synagogue in Bnei Brak

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: 'The regime is unstable; we will weaken it further'

IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, delivered a statement regarding the continuation of strikes in Iran and the expansion of the campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

IDF Spokesperson: 'The regime is unstable; we will weaken it further'

Report:

Report: Israeli officials unsatisfied with pace of campaign against Iran

Security sources tell Kan News the opening strikes exceeded expectations, but progress has slowed as Israel and the US prepare additional moves in Iran.

Report: Israeli officials unsatisfied with pace of campaign against Iran

Hamas's secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei

Alongside an official and ceremonial letter, Hamas sent a secret letter to the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, which included a declaration of militant intentions.

Hamas's secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei

New footage:

New footage: Israeli F-35 jets make their way to bomb Iran

The IDF has published new footage of Adir F-35i fighter jets en route to strike Iranian regime targets.

New footage: Israeli F-35 jets make their way to bomb Iran

The house that was hit by an Iranian missile - twice

David Zuaretz just recently finished renovations on his Petah Tikva home after it was hit by an Iranian missile in the summer, only for it to be hit again.

The house that was hit by an Iranian missile - twice

8 haredi men attacked amid rising antisemitic incidents in Antwerp

At least eight Haredi Jews, including children, were attacked in Belgium amid rising antisemitic incidents, prompting increased security after a Liège synagogue explosion.

8 haredi men attacked amid rising antisemitic incidents in Antwerp

Home Front commander stresses shelter rules after strike

Home Front Command chief MG Shay Klapper said residents in proper shelters were unharmed after a missile hit near homes in Zarzir.

Home Front commander stresses shelter rules after strike

Following synagogue attack

150 mayors rally behind Jewish community following synagogue attack

Nearly 150 US and Canadian mayors condemned the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan and pledged to confront antisemitism.

150 mayors rally behind Jewish community following synagogue attack

Footage from Iran:

Footage from Iran: UAV squad attempts to flee - and is picked off

IDF publishes footage in which an aircraft struck a UAV site and subsequently eliminated UAV cell members fleeing from one of the structures.

Footage from Iran: UAV squad attempts to flee - and is picked off

Wild chase in the south:

Wild chase in the south: Driver flees police and crashes into a flock of sheep

Police in Ar'ara chased a Bedouin resident on foot and by vehicle after he drove against traffic and ran over a flock of sheep

Wild chase in the south: Driver flees police and crashes into a flock of sheep

Netanyahu's dead?

Netanyahu's dead? Netanyahu begs to differ

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocked viral online claims that he is dead and that a recent video of him was AI-generated.

Netanyahu's dead? Netanyahu begs to differ

IDF strike IRGC, Basij targets in western Iran

According to the IDF, the headquarters served the regime’s bodies to manage the ongoing activities and to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and additional countries across the Middle East.

IDF strike IRGC, Basij targets in  western Iran

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: Brother of Michigan terrorist was Hezbollah commander

According to the IDF, Ayman Ghazali's brother, Ibrahim, was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialized branch of the Badr Unit and was eliminated in an IAF strike.

IDF reveals: Brother of Michigan terrorist was Hezbollah commander

Espionage:

Professor discovers online: 'I was arrested on suspicion of espionage'

University of Haifa's historian, Prof. Fanya Oz-Salzberger, categorically denies the suspicion that she had been arrested after passing on information spread on Telegram to Hezbollah.

Professor discovers online: 'I was arrested on suspicion of espionage'

"Nechama & Hatzalah L’Israel" at the forefront of the war effort

Operating through a comprehensive emergency network, the organization is working at an unprecedented scale: from medical teams at impact sites to a massive shelter in Givatayim, medical equipment loans, and direct support for combat soldiers in the field.

"Nechama & Hatzalah L’Israel" at the forefront of the war effort

Israel refines early warnings for missile attacks

Home Front Command upgrades early-warning alerts for missile fire with more precise zones while keeping civilian protection guidelines unchanged.

Israel refines early warnings for missile attacks

10 places you must visit on a trip to London

Planning a city break to the British capital is exciting because London offers the rare combination of history, culture, entertainment, architecture, and local charm in one destination.

10 places you must visit on a trip to London

Sa'ar

Sa'ar: 'Iran deliberately targets civilians, Jews and Muslims alike'

Israeli foreign minister visits site of Iranian missile strike, accuses Iran of war crimes in targeting civilians in all of its attacks on Israel.

Sa'ar: 'Iran deliberately targets civilians, Jews and Muslims alike'

Iranian missile attack

Iranian missile attack: Man in his 60s moderately injured by shrapnel in Bnei Brak

A cluster-type missile launched from Iran struck several locations in the city of Bnei Brak, causing damage to buildings. A man in his 60s was moderately injured by shrapnel.

Iranian missile attack: Man in his 60s moderately injured by shrapnel in Bnei Brak

Iranian missile attack

Iranian missile attack: Residence of US Consul damaged in Jerusalem

A residential building in Jerusalem where the US consul in Israel lives was damaged by interception debris during launches toward the city yesterday.

Iranian missile attack: Residence of US Consul damaged in Jerusalem