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IDF investigating

Commander of Battalion 52 seriously wounded in Lebanon, IDF investigating

The commander of Battalion 52, Lt. Col. “A.", was seriously wounded today during operational activity in southern Lebanon. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

Commander of Battalion 52 seriously wounded in Lebanon, IDF investigating

Gathering information for petitions to High Court; AG set Ronen Bar against Ben Gvir

Gali Baharav-Miara requested that former Shin Bet head obtain information on Minister Ben Gvir's involvement in police work, to use it in her response to High Court petitions.

Gathering information for petitions to High Court; AG set Ronen Bar against Ben Gvir

On Holocaust Remembrance Day

On Holocaust Remembrance Day: Polish MP displays Israeli flag with a swastika

Far-right Polish Member of Parliament Konrad Berkowicz sparked outrage after comparing Israel to the Nazis. In Israel, officials reacted angrily: “An antisemitic horror while survivors march in Auschwitz."

On Holocaust Remembrance Day: Polish MP displays Israeli flag with a swastika

Ambassador Leiter stresses security and peace in opening remarks at Lebanon talks

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter tied Holocaust remembrance to Israel’s security stance, stressing confronting Hezbollah while pursuing lasting peace with Lebanon.

Ambassador Leiter stresses security and peace in opening remarks at Lebanon talks

Watch

Watch: 3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Three Hezbollah terrorists, including a terrorist from the terrorist organization's elite unit, "Radwan Force," surrendered to Givati ​​forces in Bint Jbeil.

Watch: 3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Chilling letter from father whose two sons drowned in sea

Rabbi Shlomo Spiegel, educator at the Mir Yeshiva, mourns the drowning of his two sons in Netanya and sends an emotional letter to students asking for forgiveness and urging moral reflection.

Chilling letter from father whose two sons drowned in sea

Iranian hackers released drone footage over communities in Israel

Iranian hackers from the organization “Handala" have published footage on social media that they claim was recorded by a drone flying over Israel.

Iranian hackers released drone footage over communities in Israel

Gaza:

Gaza: IDF destroys four tunnels in northern Gaza

Four underground tunnel routes in Gaza dismantled over the weekend east of the Yellow Line.

Gaza: IDF destroys four tunnels in northern Gaza

Watch live:

Watch live: March of the Living in Auschwitz

50 Holocaust survivors from Israel and around the world to lead the 2026 March of the Living alongside survivors of antisemitic shooting attacks from the US, UK, and Australia.

Watch live: March of the Living in Auschwitz

1st time in 43 years

1st time in 43 years: Direct talks between Israel, Lebanon begin

Representatives from Israel and Lebanon have begun talks in Washington for the first time in more than four decades.

1st time in 43 years: Direct talks between Israel, Lebanon begin

IDF warns of increased fire from Lebanon

The IDF issued a warning that increase in fire from Lebanon is possible, likely targeting northern Israel.

IDF warns of increased fire from Lebanon

March of the Living

Former hostage Agam Berger performs solo violin piece at March of the Living

Former hostage Agam Berger performs a solo violin piece of “The Town Is Burning" at the central ceremony in Birkenau as part of the March of the Living.

Former hostage Agam Berger performs solo violin piece at March of the Living

Defense Minister

Defense Minister: Israel is no longer under an existential threat

Israel Katz declared on Holocaust Remembrance Day that the elimination of Ali Khamenei and the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear program have removed the existential threat to the State of Israel.

Defense Minister: Israel is no longer under an existential threat

Bint Jbeil

Terrorists who wounded 10 soldiers eliminated

Paratrooper Brigade forces eliminated the terrorist squad that wounded ten soldiers during a clash.

Terrorists who wounded 10 soldiers eliminated

"הפרה חמורה של הפקודות"

Prison for Border Police officers who lit a fire on Shabbat

Four Israel Border Police officers were sentenced to prison time after being caught lighting a barbecue on Shabbat. The Border Police stated: “This is a serious violation of orders."

Prison for Border Police officers who lit a fire on Shabbat

Helmet footage:

Helmet footage: Artemis 2 astronauts rescued from sea

Astronaut Gregory Reid Wiseman publishes footage of the Artemis 2 crew's rescue in the Pacific Ocean by NASA and US military forces.

Helmet footage: Artemis 2 astronauts rescued from sea

Mossad Chief

Mossad Chief: “Campaign will be completed only when the extremist regime is replaced"

Mossad head David Barnea addressed the campaign against Iran, intelligence operations in the heart of Tehran, and the continuation of activities in Iran.

Mossad Chief: “Campaign will be completed only when the extremist regime is replaced"

Assassination attempt targets Jewish OpenAI CEO

A suspect threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and was arrested; authorities say the motive was fear of the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity.

Assassination attempt targets Jewish OpenAI CEO

Watch:

Watch: Soldiers honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust

Holocaust Remembrance Day was marked Tuesday morning across all active IDF combat zones, including Lebanon, Syria, Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza Strip.

Watch: Soldiers honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust

Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that 'in light of the current situation' her country would not renew the defense agreement with Israel

Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel

'True victory'

'True victory' | Holocaust survivor’s son, great-granddaughter sound national siren

A Holocaust survivor’s son and his IDF officer granddaughter activated Israel’s national siren, symbolizing remembrance, continuity, and resilience.

'True victory' | Holocaust survivor’s son, great-granddaughter sound national siren

'Trivializing the Holocaust':

'Trivializing the Holocaust': Outrage over comparison to Nazism in Ben-Gvir's case

A legal filing submitted Tuesday to Israel’s Supreme Court has stirred controversy over its use of historical references and imagery tied to the rise of Nazi Germany.

'Trivializing the Holocaust': Outrage over comparison to Nazism in Ben-Gvir's case

Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

The State of Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day with a series of state ceremonies and a two-minute moment of silence.

Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Diplomatic Firestorm:

Diplomatic Firestorm: Smotrich clashes with Israeli ambassador to Germany

Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks against Germany - but Smotrich refused to recant.

Diplomatic Firestorm: Smotrich clashes with Israeli ambassador to Germany

'Ruining Our Children':

'Ruining Our Children': Bnei Brak educators outraged over vending machines

The city council orders the machines closed down after citizens began complaining of excessive noise late at night and accumulations of garbage in the streets.

'Ruining Our Children': Bnei Brak educators outraged over vending machines

Belgian prime minister's pledge to Jewish leaders

At a joint meeting the prime minister confirmed he will deliver the main speech at the annual memorial for the deportation of Jews during the Holocaust, to be held in Antwerp on May 6.

Belgian prime minister's pledge to Jewish leaders

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade, fell during combat as a result of an overturned Hummer. Three reservists injured.

Cleared for publication: Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco fell in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah leader in fiery speech: Either fight or surrender

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem blasts the Lebanese government, accusing it of collaborating with an American plot to ignite a civil war in Lebanon.

Hezbollah leader in fiery speech: Either fight or surrender

Report:

Report: Trump officials prepare for possible second meeting with Iran

Trump administration officials are holding preliminary discussions for a possible second in-person meeting with Iranian officials before the current ceasefire expires, sources tell CNN.

Report: Trump officials prepare for possible second meeting with Iran

Report:

Report: Trump rejected Iran's 5-year enrichment halt offer

The New York Times reports that, during peace negotiations in Islamabad, the US demanded a 20-year suspension of Iranian uranium enrichment. Iran countered with a maximum of five years, which Trump has rejected.

Report: Trump rejected Iran's 5-year enrichment halt offer

Vance:

Vance: Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court

Vice President JD Vance tells Fox News US-Iran talks in Islamabad made real progress despite no deal being reached. He stresses that Iran must remove its enriched uranium stockpile and accept strict verification to prevent a nuclear weapon.

Vance: Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court

Rare footage:

Rare footage: 68 illegal Palestinian Arab workers discovered crammed inside garbage truck

Police and Defense Ministry inspectors stunned to discover dozens of illegal Palestinian Arabs packed tightly inside a garbage truck that was stopped for inspection.

Rare footage: 68 illegal Palestinian Arab workers discovered crammed inside garbage truck

At Yad Vashem

Holocaust survivor and former judge recites 'El Maleh Rachamim' prayer at Yad Vashem

Holocaust survivor Menachem Neeman, former Deputy President of the Haifa District Court, recites the "El Maleh Rachamim" prayer at the central Yom Hashoah ceremony at Yad Vashem.

Holocaust survivor and former judge recites 'El Maleh Rachamim' prayer at Yad Vashem

Police to compensate haredi youth NIS 414,000

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sharply criticized police negligence in filling out arrest reports and conducting baseless legal proceedings.

Police to compensate haredi youth NIS 414,000

Home Front Command updates defensive guidelines

New Home Front Command guidelines: limited activity in the north, gatherings limited to 5,000 in other areas.

Home Front Command updates defensive guidelines

'It will be good here'

The Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in battle

President Herzog recounts the story of a Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in Gaza, highlighting resilience, loss, and continuity.

The Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in battle

Trump

Trump: 'Either Iran will give us the uranium or we'll take it'

US President says the talks with Iran collapsed because of Iran's refusal to accept that it will not obtain a nuclear weapon. 'We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world.'

Trump: 'Either Iran will give us the uranium or we'll take it'

'We will not be deterred!'

IDF Chief's powerful message for Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'We will not be deterred!'

IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir vows Israel will not be deterred, highlighting ongoing operations against Iran and a historic mission to eliminate threats.

IDF Chief's powerful message for Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'We will not be deterred!'

Netanyahu at Holocaust ceremony:

Netanyahu at Holocaust ceremony: 'Europe is infested today with a deep moral weakness'

Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony begins at Yad Vashem, honoring the memories of six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.

Netanyahu at Holocaust ceremony: 'Europe is infested today with a deep moral weakness'

Netanyahu thanks ‘true friend’ Orban, signals new chapter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Viktor Orban’s steadfast support for Israel and looks ahead to strengthening ties with Hungary’s new leadership.

Netanyahu thanks ‘true friend’ Orban, signals new chapter