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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.

Erev Pesach and holiday times 2026

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".

US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese for threatening American companies

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.

Poll: 66% of Americans want quick end to Iran war

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.

Roaring Lion in numbers: Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions

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.

Rubio: End of Iran war is near, but not today or tomorrow

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."

Herzog to world Jewry: In dark times, Passover reminds us of resilience

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.

Three Israelis extracted from restaurant in Qalqilya

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.

Terror using civilian company: IDF strikes facility providing chemicals to Iranian regime

Watch: American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad

American freelance journalist kidnapped in central Baghdad. Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors.

Watch: American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad

Iranian threat against Apple, Google, and Intel

The IRGC warned that the companies “have become legitimate targets because they are a primary component in planning and tracking assassination targets."

Iranian threat against Apple, Google, and Intel

Baby dies after circumcision, mohel arrested

A Bnei Brak mohel is under investigation for negligent homicide after an infant he circumcised two weeks earlier passed away from an infection.

Baby dies after circumcision, mohel arrested

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: No prior indication of massive barrage on northern Israel

Shortly after Hezbollah launched dozens of missiles and drones at northern Israel, IDF Spokesman Defrin clarified that the IDF had no warning of the barrage.

IDF Spokesman: No prior indication of massive barrage on northern Israel

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We have inflicted 10 plagues on Iran's axis of evil'

Prime Minister Netanyahu delivers a statement to the nation on the war with Iran and Hezbollah on the eve of Passover.

Netanyahu: 'We have inflicted 10 plagues on Iran's axis of evil'

Four barrages in 20 minutes

Four barrages in 20 minutes: Continuous fire from Lebanon toward northern communities

At least 15 rockets were fired from Lebanon toward wide areas in the north-from the Krayot to Kiryat Shmona. So far, six impact sites have been identified. There were no casualties.

Four barrages in 20 minutes: Continuous fire from Lebanon toward northern communities

Danon shows Security Council

Danon shows Security Council: 'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed that the recent incidents in which UNIFIL forces were hit in southern Lebanon were a direct result of Hezbollah activity.

Danon shows Security Council: 'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'

Commander's powerful message after four soldiers were killed

After four Nahal Reconnaissance Unit troops fell in battle, the brigade commander reminds his troops why they are fighting.

Commander's powerful message after four soldiers were killed

Trump:

Trump: 'My sole focus is stopping Iran from getting nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

US President tells New York Post the war will 'not last much longer,; US is 'obliterating' Iran's forces.

Trump: 'My sole focus is stopping Iran from getting nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

IDF eliminates key Hamas naval terrorist

Ibrahim al-Khaldi, who served as a source of expertise while planning and advancing maritime terror attacks, was eliminated in the area of Nuseirat.

IDF eliminates key Hamas naval terrorist

Tehran:

Tehran: 20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Over the last 24 hours, the IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting 20 weapon manufacturing sites and a research and development site.

Tehran: 20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Man who desecrated monument for fallen officer arrested

Police arrested a Mevasseret Zion resident after he allegedly used a hammer to damage a monument for 1st SGT Yossi Kirma, who fell while preventing a terror attack in 2016.

Man who desecrated monument for fallen officer arrested

Watch:

Watch: Rocket launchers aimed at Israel destroyed

IDF soldiers of the 146 Division located and destroyed dozens of rocket launchers loaded and ready to launch missiles towards the State of Israel.

Watch: Rocket launchers aimed at Israel destroyed

Chief of Staff to CENTOM chief

Chief of Staff to CENTOM chief: 'Iranian axis is collapsing, we'll achieve our objectives'

Eyal Zamir hosted Admiral Brad Cooper to coordinate the next steps in the joint campaign against Tehran.

Chief of Staff to CENTOM chief: 'Iranian axis is collapsing, we'll achieve our objectives'

Missile-cam:

Dramatic missile-cam footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran

Special footage published by the IDF for the first time shows precise strikes carried out against air defense systems across Tehran.

Dramatic missile-cam footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: Hezbollah seized Christian village, using it to launch attacks

The IDF revealed that Hezbollah took control of Qawzah in southern Lebanon and has begun launching terror attacks from within the village.

IDF reveals: Hezbollah seized Christian village, using it to launch attacks

Trump

Trump: 'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move

US President Donald Trump sharply attacked France after it prevented the passage of planes carrying military supplies to Israel over its territory

Trump: 'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move

Secretary Hegseth reveals he visited troops in Middle East

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, hold a press briefing at the Pentagon to discuss Operation Epic Fury.

Secretary Hegseth reveals he visited troops in Middle East

Hit and run:

State prosecution files appeal against lenient sentence for Carol Fassler in hit-and-run

State prosecution files appeal against the lenient one-year prison sentence given to 82-year-old Carol Fassler, after four-year-old Rafael Adana died in hit-and-run in Netanya.

State prosecution files appeal against lenient sentence for Carol Fassler in hit-and-run

Watch:

Watch: Moment of the strike in Avivim

A construction worker who was working on the roof of a building in moshav Avivim was hit by shrapnel from a missile fired by Hezbollah, lost his balance and fell about 5 meters.

Watch: Moment of the strike in Avivim

Ben-Gvir sends voice recording to millions of Israelis

Minister Ben-Gvir distributed a personal recording to millions of Israeli citizens to celebrate the passage of the law imposing a death penalty on terrorists.

Ben-Gvir sends voice recording to millions of Israelis

Will the public fund aid for mortgage borrowers?

Despite opposition from the Bank of Israel and financial professionals, the government is advancing a bill to provide billions in aid to borrowers with variable-rate mortgages.

Will the public fund aid for mortgage borrowers?

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Four Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Lebanon

Noam, Ben, Maxsim and Gilad fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Cleared for publication: Four Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Lebanon

Brother of Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis: 'We asked him not to try be a hero'

Entis' family describes him as a person who was full of joie de vivre, responsibility, and love for others, who left behind a message of unity for the people of Israel

Brother of Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis: 'We asked him not to try be a hero'

Watch:

Watch: moment of direct impact in Bnei Brak

Iranian attack on the center: a security camera in the Bnei Brak area captured the moment of the massive explosion and the fireball that followed.

Watch: moment of direct impact in Bnei Brak

9 people injured in center from Iranian missile with cluster warheads

An Iranian missile with a cluster warhead caused multiple impacts in the cities of Bnei Brak, Givat Shmuel, Petah Tikva, and Tel Aviv. Six people were lightly injured.

9 people injured in center from Iranian missile with cluster warheads

IDF Reserve Officer:

IDF Reserve Officer: 'Netzah Yehudah incident punishment is collective and excessive'

Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter says the Chief of Staff went too far in his suspension of the entire battalion from duty.

IDF Reserve Officer: 'Netzah Yehudah incident punishment is collective and excessive'

Watch: US strikes ammunition depot in Isfahan

An American official claimed that the attack used a large number of 2000-pound bunker busters in the attack. President Trump shared a video of the attack on Truth Social.

Watch: US strikes ammunition depot in Isfahan

FBI:

FBI: Michigan attacker 'wanted to kill as many Jews as possible'

FBI classifies the truck-ramming attack on a West Bloomfield, Michigan synagogue as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism.

FBI: Michigan attacker 'wanted to kill as many Jews as possible'

Rubio:

Rubio: US on track to crush Iran’s military in weeks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells ABC the US is ahead of schedule destroying Iran’s air force, navy, missile capabilities and weapons factories, aiming to finish in weeks.

Rubio: US on track to crush Iran’s military in weeks

Report:

Report: Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed

President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran within his 4-to-6-week timeline even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Report: Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed

US refuses to condemn Israel’s new death penalty for terrorists

State Department spokesperson affirms US respect for Israel’s sovereign right to set its own penalties for terrorism, after the Knesset approves Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill.

US refuses to condemn Israel’s new death penalty for terrorists