Watch:
Watch: Seder with the Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir read the Hagaddah with the 146th brigade during the Passover Seder.
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Jewish Pride:
Jewish Pride: Ruach HaShem Gordon cancels fight in Thailand
Organizers of the ONE tournament in Thailand did not allow the Israeli fighter, brother of champion Ahavat HaShem, to enter the ring with an Israeli flag.
Emergency landing on Arkia flight to Bangkok
A flight from Tel Aviv to Bangkok made an unscheduled landing in Addis Ababa after a two-year-old infant became unwell during the flight.
'Much more to follow!'
'Much more to follow!' | Watch: US strikes major bridge near Tehran
US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning following the collapse of Iran’s B1 Bridge, describing it as 'the biggest bridge in Iran' and saying it will 'never be used again.'
Ma Nishtana 2026:
Ma Nishtana 2026: Seven ways this Passover is different from all other Passovers
What has changed and what has not changed this year?
Mulit-front attack:
Missiles launched from Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran at Israel
Missile from Yemen intercepted, as were some of the launches from Iran. Around 150 launches have been fired from Lebanon since this morning
In one day:
In one day: IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran
Fighter jet strikes launcher after missile launch. Commander of central missile unit in western Iran eliminated.
IRGC: We attacked an Amazon computing center in Bahrain
IRGC says it targeted an Amazon cloud computing center in Bahrain, as it broadens its attacks to US companies in the region.
Report:
Report: One day of strikes caused millions of dollars in damage
The strikes in Iran hit military facilities, Revolutionary Guards command centers and terror infrastructure.
From air, sea, and land
From air, sea, and land - Fighting in Lebanon continues
IDF eliminated over 40 terrorists and struck dozens of Hezbollah infrastructure sites of the past day.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated
IDF eliminates Jamshid Eshaqi, who led the financial arm of the regime’s forces as well as the military industries responsible for the production of ballistic missiles and the regime’s mechanisms of repression.
Chag Sameach from Israel National News!
Wishing a joyous Passover holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Thursday evening.
Report:
Report: AOC reverses course, will oppose every form of US aid to Israel
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly tells Democratic Socialists of America members she will oppose all US aid to Israel, including defensive weapons like the Iron Dome.
Report:
Report: Senior Iranian adviser injured in US-Israeli strike on Tehran
Iranian media report that Kamal Kharazi, senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, was injured in a US-Israeli strike on residential homes in Tehran.
Freed hostage Alon Ohel celebrates first Passover after Gaza hell
Freed Hamas hostage Alon Ohel shares an emotional video celebrating his first Passover since release, contrasting his captivity in a Gaza tunnel - shackled and helpless - with the simple joys of freedom today.
Report:
Report: Trump to declare Iran war over in primetime address
Politico report: President Donald Trump expected to declare the month-long war in Iran is winding down during his address to the nation on Wednesday night.
Report:
Report: Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran
Vice President JD Vance reportedly conveyed President Trump's impatience for an Iran deal, warning of increased pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Hezbollah fires missiles at central Israel on Passover eve
Hezbollah fires two surface-to-surface missiles toward central Israel on Passover eve, hours after a major Iranian ballistic missile barrage. One missile intercepted, the second lands in open area.
Report:
Report: Trump weighs ground assaults on Iran's oil and nuclear targets
Military officials are planning two potential US ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites as thousands more troops arrive in the Persian Gulf, according to The Atlantic.
Strikes in heart of Tehran
IDF strikes in heart of Tehran: 400 targets destroyed in 48 hours
Over two days, the Israeli Air Force hits approximately 400 targets across Iran, including dozens of military sites in central Tehran and 15 key weapons manufacturing facilities.
Chag Sameach from Israel!
Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America
Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.
Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel
Eight to ten missiles launched from Iran at central Israel. Several impact sites reported. IDF launches wave of strikes in Tehran.
IDF Spokesman:
IDF Spokesman: Expect launches during the holiday, continue to follow guidelines
IDF warns Iran, Hezbollah may target Israel with missile fire over Passover, urges public to follow Home Front Command as forces stay on alert
Trump:
Trump: Iran's president asked for ceasefire, we'll consider when Hormuz reopens
US President claims the Iranian president asked for a ceasefire, says he will consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. ' Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion.'
Missing soldier's grave found after 78 years
Private Dov Premat, who fell in the battle of Malkiya in June 1948 at the age of 17, had until now been defined as an IDF fallen soldier whose burial place was unknown
“Happy Holiday from Lebanon"
“Happy Holiday from Lebanon": The final gift that became a painful farewell
The funeral procession of Staff Sergeant Gilad Harel was held today in Modi’in. His partner eulogized him in tears: “You made me happy-our love was at first sight."
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes: IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran
Air Force tanker aircraft, which have carried out approximately 2,000 aerial refuelings, enable Israel's sustained air superiority in Iran over time.
Passover Eve:
Passover Eve: New community breaks ground in Binyamin
The new town of Maoz Tzur connects Gush Dolev-Telmonim to Route 443, making the establishment of a new community a strategic move in western Binyamin.
Woman moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv
A woman was moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv. Rescue forces are at the scene.
'Shape of the Land of Israel'
'Shape of the Land of Israel': Smotrich shows the piece of shrapnel that wounded his son
In a personal post, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich shared a photo of the shrapnel that was removed from his son's body after he was wounded in Lebanon.
IDF kills Hezbollah tunnel architect
Mahdi Vafaei, head of the engineering branch in the Quds Force's Lebanon corps, was killed in Iran. He was the mastermind behind dozens of terror tunnels in Lebanon and Syria.
Cluster head missile:
Doctors fighting for life of critically injured 11-year-old girl
Sheba Hospital updated that medical teams are fighting for the life of the 11-year-old girl critically injured by the Iranian missile strike in Bnei Brak. Her father is in moderate condition, and six additional children have been admitted to the emergency room.
Chag Sameach!
Erev Pesach and holiday times 2026
The joy at the prospect of the seder, at noting the times below, and at keeping the holiday’s mitzvot is accompanied by prayers for the safety of our IDF soldiers fighting at various battle fronts for our safety and security.
For threatening US companies
US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese for threatening American companies
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz sharply criticizes Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for sending threats of “criminal liability" to American companies for working with Israel, calling her the “UN’s leading in-house Hamas propagandist".
Poll:
Poll: 66% of Americans want quick end to Iran war
Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 66% of Americans want the US to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if it means not achieving Trump administration’s goals.
Roaring Lion in numbers
Roaring Lion in numbers: Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions
The IDF has carried out more than 800 strike sorties against the Iranian regime, using approximately 16,000 munitions. Over 5,000 new targets were identified and struck.
Rubio:
Rubio: End of Iran war is near, but not today or tomorrow
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Fox News that the end of the war in Iran is approaching, though not immediately. He states the US is on or ahead of schedule in achieving its four war objectives.
Herzog to world Jewry:
Herzog to world Jewry: In dark times, Passover reminds us of resilience
In a video statement for Passover, President Isaac Herzog urges global Jewry to draw strength from tradition, embrace faith, and look toward a future of safety and peace as “one nation, Am Echad."
Three Israelis extracted from restaurant in Qalqilya
Civil Administration extracts three Israeli citizens who had entered Palestinian Arab city in violation of the law and at great risk to their lives.
Terror using civilian company
Terror using civilian company: IDF strikes facility providing chemicals to Iranian regime
IDF strikes secret Iranian facility owned by Tofiq Daru Company that systematically supplied fentanyl and other chemicals to the SPND organization for developing chemical weapons.
