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After court rejects ban

Anti-Israel Al-Quds Day rally held in Toronto after court rejects ban

Thousands attend an Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto after a court rejects Ontario’s request to block it. Police maintain a large presence and make at least two arrests.

Anti-Israel Al-Quds Day rally held in Toronto after court rejects ban

Overnight and this morning

Overnight and this morning: Launches from Iran and Lebanon, two injured in Holon

Three sirens sound within minutes in central Israel following launches from Iran; most missiles intercepted. Impact and fire in Holon. Additional launches from Iran and Lebanon early in the morning.

Overnight and this morning: Launches from Iran and Lebanon, two injured in Holon

Australia:

Three Iranian women's soccer team members reverse asylum bid in Australia

Three members of Iran's women's soccer delegation withdraw asylum requests in Australia and decide to return home, leaving only three from the original group still seeking to remain in the country.

Three Iranian women's soccer team members reverse asylum bid in Australia

Report:

Report: UK weighs deploying drone interceptors to Middle East

Britain is reportedly considering sending thousands of anti-drone interceptor systems to the Middle East as officials examine ways to counter Iranian Shahed.

Report: UK weighs deploying drone interceptors to Middle East

Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in Iraq aircraft crash

The Pentagon identifies six US airmen killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury. The incident remains under investigation.

Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in Iraq aircraft crash

Trump:

Trump: Iran wants a deal, but I’m not ready for one yet

US President says American strikes heavily damaged Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, hints at possible additional attacks, and says Iran wants a deal but the terms are “not good enough yet."

Trump: Iran wants a deal, but I’m not ready for one yet

Interceptor shortage? 'Israel is finding solutions'

Anti-Israel news outlet reports Israel facing severe shortage of ballistic missile interceptors; US source says Israel is finding solutions.

Interceptor shortage? 'Israel is finding solutions'

Tel Aviv resident detained for blocking shelter

Tel Aviv police detained a city resident on suspicion of preventing citizens from entering a bomb shelter during a missile attack warning.

Tel Aviv resident detained for blocking shelter

IDF demolishes home of Gush Etzion terrorist

IDF forces demolished in Dura the house of the terrorist who carried out the shooting in Gush Etzion, in which Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha was killed.

IDF demolishes home of Gush Etzion terrorist

Two shepherds injured by riots over Shabbat

Dozens of Arab rioters attacked two Israeli shepherds in separate incidents over Shabbat in Sameia and Gush Etzion.

Two shepherds injured by riots over Shabbat

Israeli sources estimate:

Israeli sources estimate: Launches from Iran may continue through Passover

Small amounts of Iranian rocket fire my continue even after Passover, unless war ends before that, Channel 13 report says.

Israeli sources estimate: Launches from Iran may continue through Passover

Chilling photo:

Chilling photo: Orphaned boy marks third birthday at father's grave

Shaked Meir, whose father David Meir was killed during the battle for Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, marks first haircut at his father's gravesite on Mount Herzl.

Chilling photo: Orphaned boy marks third birthday at father's grave

NSC issues security warning for Israelis in the UAE

Israel's National Security Council advises Israelis in the UAE to avoid events linked to Israel, warns against layovers in the UAE due to unstable flight conditions.

NSC issues security warning for Israelis in the UAE

Zamir visits logistics center, mourning US crew members killed over Iraq

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Technology and Logistics Directorate, praising cooperation with US Armed Forces and conveying deep condolences for the six lives lost.

Zamir visits logistics center, mourning US crew members killed over Iraq

Defense Minister urges Iranians to take to the streets

'Global and regional struggle against Iran is escalating, final stretch to their defeat will continue as long as necessary,' Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz promises.

Defense Minister urges Iranians to take to the streets

Air Defense Soldier:

Air Defense Soldier: 'I just protected my own home'

Commanders at the Arrow missile battery Ein Shemer describe a heavy sense of responsibility and preparations for a campaign with Iran.

Air Defense Soldier: 'I just protected my own home'

France proposes peace deal: Lebanon to recognize Israel

France proposes plan requiring Lebanon to recognize Israel and disarm Hezbollah in exchange for Israeli withdrawal; proposal aims to end the state of war and facilitate peace talks within a month.

France proposes peace deal: Lebanon to recognize Israel

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon and Beirut

IDF strikes Hezbollah command center, terrorists who carried rockets into a weapon storage facility. Watch.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon and Beirut

IDF takes out key Hezbollah communications commander

IDF eliminates Hisham Abd al-Karim Yassin, commander in the Palestine Corps of the Quds Force.

IDF takes out key Hezbollah communications commander

'I heard the whistle and the boom of a lifetime'

Ben Avital, who suffered light injuries from a missile interception in Eilat, tells of his moments of fear, says fragment fell 'half a meter' from him.

'I heard the whistle and the boom of a lifetime'

IAF takes aim at Iranian Space Agency

IDF dismantles primary research center of the Iranian Space Agency and an aerial defense system production factory.

IAF takes aim at Iranian Space Agency

Senior Iranian intelligence officials eliminated

In precise strike in Tehran, IDF eliminates senior intelligence officials of the 'Khatam al-Anbiya' Emergency Command.

Senior Iranian intelligence officials eliminated

Twelve-year-old moderately injured in Eilat missile strike

Two injured, one lightly and one moderately, after missile strikes seven different locations in Eilat.

Twelve-year-old moderately injured in Eilat missile strike

Watch: Cluster bomb falls in Lod

Footage shows powerful missile strike next to building in Lod; two other missile strikes reported in the Be'er Ya'akov area.

Watch: Cluster bomb falls in Lod

Iranian missiles spark blaze and cause damage in central Israel

Iranian missile strikes hit central Israel, southern Israel and Jerusalem, causing damage but no injuries. Most missiles intercepted. Fire and damage reported in Shoham and Rishon LeZion.

Iranian missiles spark blaze and cause damage in central Israel

In strike in Beirut

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Murtada Hussein Srour in strike in Beirut

The Israeli Air Force eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Murtada Hussein Srour, a weapons expert and university lecturer who played a key role in the terrorist organization’s operations.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Murtada Hussein Srour in strike in Beirut

IAF strikes Iranian regime’s key infrastructure in airstrikes

Israeli fighter jets launch two waves of airstrikes on Tehran, targeting Iranian regime infrastructure, including military headquarters and missile sites.

IAF strikes Iranian regime’s key infrastructure in airstrikes

US military confirms

US military confirms deaths of all six crew members in Iraq aircraft crash

The US military confirms that all six crew members of a downed KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq are deceased. The crash is under investigation.

US military confirms deaths of all six crew members in Iraq aircraft crash

Operation Roaring Lion:

Over 350 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Operation Roaring Lion

The IDF says it has eliminated over 350 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, in its ongoing Operation Roaring Lion.

Over 350 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in Operation Roaring Lion

Rotterdam synagogue set on fire: 'unlawful intimidation'

A video circulated on social media in which a group calling itself 'Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia' claims responsibility for the arson.

Rotterdam synagogue set on fire: 'unlawful intimidation'

Israel Air Force drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut

Lebanese army claims that an Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets over Beirut containing QR codes for WhatsApp and Facebook, which allegedly lead to an Israeli intelligence unit responsible for recruiting agents.

Israel Air Force drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut

Iran and Hamas are watching:

Disconnect security cameras from Internet

The National Cyber Directorate is running a campaign advising Israelis to disconnect or restrict access to security cameras connected to the internet."

Disconnect security cameras from Internet

Hegseth:

Hegseth: Looking up, IRGC only sees Stars and Stripes and Star of David

Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine hold a briefing on Iran at the Pentagon.

Hegseth: Looking up, IRGC only sees Stars and Stripes and Star of David

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: Officers respond to missile impact in northern Israel

Bodycam footage shows the first moments after police arrive at the missile impact site in Zarzir.

Bodycam footage: Officers respond to missile impact in northern Israel

Suspected arson attack on Dutch synagogue

Blaze at entrance of Rotterdam synagogue sparks arson probe; officials and Jewish leaders condemn suspected antisemitic violent attack

Suspected arson attack on Dutch synagogue

Chemistry lecturer by day, Hezbollah terrorist by night

Israel Air Force killed Murtadha Hussein Srour, a Hezbollah aerial-unit terrorist and weapons expert, who also worked as a chemistry lecturer at the Lebanese University.

Chemistry lecturer by day, Hezbollah terrorist by night

MK Nir Barkat:

MK Nir Barkat: 'Lebanon must pay heavy price for Hezbollah attacks'

Minister of Economy and Industry MK Nir Barkat visits Binyamin: “Residents of southern Lebanon must not be permitted to return until the area is cleared of terror to ensure Israel’s security"

MK Nir Barkat: 'Lebanon must pay heavy price for Hezbollah attacks'

In the midst of the war:

In the midst of the war: German parliament hosted 150 rabbis from across Europe

Berlin’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal: “The Bundestag’s hosting of European rabbis is a clear statement of Germany’s support for the Jewish people."

In the midst of the war: German parliament hosted 150 rabbis from across Europe

The Defense Minister's dire warning to Lebanese leaders

Defense Minister in situational assessment: "The destruction of the bridge over the Litani is just the beginning. Lebanon failed to dismantle Hezbollah and will pay an increasing price."

The Defense Minister's dire warning to Lebanese leaders

US confirms

US confirms: 4 crew members killed in Iraq aircraft crash

CENTCOM confirmed that at least 4 of the 6 crew members on the KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraqi airspace yesterday were killed in the incident.

US confirms: 4 crew members killed in Iraq aircraft crash