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Samaria:

Samaria: Terrorists who attempt to attack soldiers eliminated

Terrorists attempted a combined shooting and ramming attack on soldiers at the Tapuah Junction. Soldiers open fire and neutralize assailants.

Samaria: Terrorists who attempt to attack soldiers eliminated

Amid reports of injury:

Amid reports of injury: Iran's new Supreme Leader releases first statement

Iranian state TV aired a message attributed to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, vowing revenge and calling to close the Strait of Hormuz.

Amid reports of injury: Iran's new Supreme Leader releases first statement

Indictments dropped in Sde Teiman affair

The IDF announced that the indictment in the affair was dropped after evidentiary difficulties, the release of the detainee to Gaza, the investigation of the leaks, and concerns about the defendants' right to a fair trial being violated

Indictments dropped in Sde Teiman affair

Historic

Historic: 20 Years after the Disengagement - Families return to Homesh

At the ceremony for the inauguration of "Homesh B" neighborhood in northern Samaria, ten families of evacuees returned to live there. The event was attended by ministers, MKs, and activists advocating for the return.

Historic: 20 Years after the Disengagement - Families return to Homesh

Suspected terror attack:

Suspected terror attack: Ramat Gan Religious Council chief seriously wounded in stabbing

Adv. Gedalyahu Ben Shimon stabbed in Ramat Gan, police and Shin Bet investigating possible terror attack.

Suspected terror attack: Ramat Gan Religious Council chief seriously wounded in stabbing

Drama:

Drama: Two sisters kidnapped to Arab village

A father was arrested after he fled his home in Ashdod with his two daughters, aged three and one. The two were found in the village of Beit Awwa near Hebron and the father was arrested.

Drama: Two sisters kidnapped to Arab village

The international initiative to overthrow the Iranian regime

Global MPs unite to call for overthrow of Iran's ayatollah regime. 'This is a historic moment that we must not allow ourselves to miss.'

The international initiative to overthrow the Iranian regime

Watch

Watch: Trump stops speech when attendee collapses

US President Donald Trump stopped speaking during a rally in Kentucky after a woman collapsed behind him and waited for her to receive medical help before continuing.

Watch: Trump stops speech when attendee collapses

IDF expands strikes on Iranian UAV array

IDF dismantles over 250 Iranian aircraft and hundreds of launchers in strikes across Iran.

IDF expands strikes on Iranian UAV array

IDF eliminates key IRGC commander in Hezbollah’s missile unit

IDF strikes and kills Abu Dharr Mohammadi, a key figure in coordinating military operations between Hezbollah and the Iranian regime.

IDF eliminates key IRGC commander in Hezbollah’s missile unit

Defense Minister threatens: We'll conquer areas of Lebanon

'If Lebanese government cannot control the area and prevent Hezbollah from firing towards Israel, we will do it ourselves," Defense Minister Israel Katz warns.

Defense Minister threatens: We'll conquer areas of Lebanon

May Golan to Iranian women: Fight for your freedom

Speaking at the UN on International Women’s Day, Israel's May Golan delivers a powerful speech honoring the strength of Israeli women in the ongoing fight for freedom and calling for global solidarity with the brave women of Iran.

May Golan to Iranian women: Fight for your freedom

Watch:

Watch: Jewish man confronts neo-Nazi on cruise ship

In a video posted online, a Jewish man is seen confronting a passenger on a cruise ship who has swastika tattoos on his back.

Watch: Jewish man confronts neo-Nazi on cruise ship

New AI video:

New AI video: Jerusalem youth choir's Tribute To Trump

Perchei Yerushalayim releases a new clip with AI segments showing Trump as a DJ and children performing the famous "Trump" dance.

New AI video: Jerusalem youth choir's Tribute To Trump

Watch: Wedding moves to bomb shelter - but dancing continues

Sirens disrupt Jerusalem wedding, celebration moves to bomb shelter and continues. 'They try to destroy homes, and we are building.'

Watch: Wedding moves to bomb shelter - but dancing continues

Arsonist sets fire to Jerusalem park

Police arrest 23-year-old suspected of setting fire to equipment in Jerusalem's Gan Sacher.

Arsonist sets fire to Jerusalem park

Israel Aerospace Industries posts record profits

Net profit jumped 45% to about $712 million; annual sales rose 21% to $7.4 billion, compared with $6.1 billion in the same period last year.

Israel Aerospace Industries posts record profits

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'Your AI is as stupid as you are'

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee denounced a Hezbollah video of a missile strike in Israel as a digital forgery.

IDF Spokesman: 'Your AI is as stupid as you are'

Measles warning in Bnei Brak

Measles patient visited bakery in Bnei Brak, Health Ministry urges those exposed to ensure vaccination.

Measles warning in Bnei Brak

Watch: IDF forces operate on Lebanon's Mount Dov

Forces from the IDF's Mountain Brigade locate weapons, launcher position, used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon’s Mount Dov area.

Watch: IDF forces operate on Lebanon's Mount Dov

COGAT takes aim at Palestinian Authority's toxic vegetables

COGAT orders additional testing for Palestinian Authority agricultural products, following toxic results.

COGAT takes aim at Palestinian Authority's toxic vegetables

Yoav Gallant: I will not run in the next election

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announces he will not run in the upcoming election: “I will not run in the next election. I’m taking a break."

Yoav Gallant: I will not run in the next election

IDF strikes in Lebanon

Additional barrages from Iran and Lebanon, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Sirens sound from northern Israel to Eilat following launches from Iran and Lebanon. No injuries reported. The IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

Additional barrages from Iran and Lebanon, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Footage from Lod:

Watch: Son of public figure arrested for spray-painting PLO flag on Lod City Hall

Police from the Lod station and Border Police officers arrest young resident of the city suspected of spraying a PLO flag on the front of Lod City Hall. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrives to express support for the officers.

Watch: Son of public figure arrested for spray-painting PLO flag on Lod City Hall

Report:

Report: US intelligence says Iranian regime not at risk of collapse

US intelligence assessments indicate Iran’s leadership remains in control and is not at risk of collapse despite US and Israeli strikes.

Report: US intelligence says Iranian regime not at risk of collapse

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

UN Security Council passes a resolution demanding Iran halt attacks on Gulf states and condemning threats to Strait of Hormuz shipping. Iran denounces the move as a “blatant misuse" of the body.

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

Reports:

Reports: Drone attacks on Iranian checkpoints leave 10 dead

Iranian state media reports drone strikes on several checkpoints in Tehran, killing at least 10 security personnel and Basij members.

Reports: Drone attacks on Iranian checkpoints leave 10 dead

Pardons Department

Pardons Department: Doubts whether the President can pardon Netanyahu

An opinion from the Pardons Department at the Ministry of Justice states that there is doubt about the President's authority to pardon Netanyahu and warns of a breach of public trust.

Pardons Department: Doubts whether the President can pardon Netanyahu

'Weak and pathetic'

'Weak and pathetic': Trump calls out Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

Trump debated Herzog's claim that he needs to wait for a legal opinion before pardoning the Prime Minister and said that he alone has to decide on the matter.

'Weak and pathetic': Trump calls out Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

“Imposter Officer" acquitted

The court acquitted Asaf Shmuelevich of espionage offenses after determining that he was not responsible for his actions due to insanity.

“Imposter Officer" acquitted

Barrage of 100 rockets launched from Lebanon

Residents in northern Israel were urged to remain near protected spaces following alerts from security officials. At the same time, messages warning of a possible rocket launch from Lebanon circulated widely.

Barrage of 100 rockets launched from Lebanon

Bulletin warns of potential Iranian drone attack on California

An FBI bulletin warned Iran could launch drones from a vessel near California if the US strikes the regime, though officials say details remain unclear.

Bulletin warns of potential Iranian drone attack on California

'Be safe out there, strike hard'

American pilot's message to Israeli partner: 'Be safe out there, strike hard'

The IDF released recordings of radio communications between American and Israeli pilots during a joint flight over Iran.

American pilot's message to Israeli partner: 'Be safe out there, strike hard'

Danon to UNSC

Danon to UNSC: 'Either Lebanon restrains Hezbollah or Israel uses full force'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells the Security Council: "Hezbollah is not attacking Israel to protect Lebanon or to protect Lebanese citizens. It is acting to serve the Iranian regime's agenda."

Danon to UNSC: 'Either Lebanon restrains Hezbollah or Israel uses full force'

Watch

Watch: Iranian Regime operatives in IRGC command center eliminated

Dozens of fighter jets completed additional waves of strikes in Tehran and western Iran.

Watch: Iranian Regime operatives in IRGC command center eliminated

'We could do a lot worse'

Trump sends new threat to Iran: 'We could do a lot worse'

President Donald Trump said strikes have crippled Iran’s military and warned the campaign could intensify as operations continue.

Trump sends new threat to Iran: 'We could do a lot worse'

Home Front Command Chief:

Home Front Command Chief: Defense is not hermetic, continue following guidlines

Home Front Command chief thanks Israeli civilians for resilience, urges strict adherence to safety instructions amid sirens and ongoing fighting.

Home Front Command Chief: Defense is not hermetic, continue following guidlines

Maple mix-up?

Maple mix-up? Israeli pancake chain faces massive lawsuit

A lawsuit seeking 2.5 million shekels claims diners were misled by maple-flavored syrup served as 'maple,' while the chain’s owner says no customers ever complained.

Maple mix-up? Israeli pancake chain faces massive lawsuit

Spain 'permanently' withdraws ambassador to Israel

Spanish government eliminates position of ambassador to Israel in escalation of its opposition to the wars against Hamas and Iran.

Spain 'permanently' withdraws ambassador to Israel

Beit Shemesh Disaster:

Beit Shemesh Disaster: Cohen family devastated in an instant

The siren sounded, the family went down to the shelter - then the missile struck. The father and mother were killed, and the family now needs the support of the public.

Beit Shemesh Disaster: Cohen family devastated in an instant