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Operation Roaring Lion: Live updates

Israel and US launch strikes against the Iranian regime. The regime responds by attacking nations in the region, including Israel. Live Updates.

Operation Roaring Lion: Live updates

Suicide drone strikes Odessa synagogue

Israel's Foreign Ministry says 'Iranian drones are attacking civilians in Europe and in the Middle East' after a drone damaged a synagogue in Odessa.

Suicide drone strikes Odessa synagogue

Disturbing:

Disturbing: Iran executes young wrestler

Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old wrestling competitor, among three executed by regime; rights groups say teen athlete was tortured and denied fair trial.

Disturbing: Iran executes young wrestler

Schools to reopen

IDF eases restrictions in multiple regions starting Sunday

IDF announces expanded 'partial activity' guidelines in multiple regions, allowing schools, workplaces and limited gatherings under protection rules.

IDF eases restrictions in multiple regions starting Sunday

Why aren’t sirens activated immediately after launch?

Report says Israel could extend missile warning times, as questions mount after civilians failed to reach shelters during deadly attacks.

Why aren’t sirens activated immediately after launch?

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Iran can no longer enrich uranium, build ballistic missiles'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an update to the media on the ongoing war with Iran, says that he is "proud" of Israelis' resilience in the war.

Netanyahu: 'Iran can no longer enrich uranium, build ballistic missiles'

Tragedy in Haifa during siren: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Haifa during a siren. The driver fled the scene and the police have opened an investigation.

Tragedy in Haifa during siren: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

Watch:

Watch: Four terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

In two separate incidents, IDF forces identified armed Hamas terrorists approaching troops and worked to eliminate the threat.

Watch: Four terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

'Miracle I survived'

Arab mob attacks Jewish shepherd in Binyamin: ''A miracle I survived'

Dozens of rioters attacked a Jewish shepherd in Binyamin, leaving him wounded, as troops arrived and suspects reportedly stole part of his flock.

Arab mob attacks Jewish shepherd in Binyamin: ''A miracle I survived'

What war?

What war? Israel still among world's happiest nations

The World Happiness Index has been published, and despite the war, Israel ranks eighth on the list.

What war? Israel still among world's happiest nations

Israeli news anchor signs off by giving thanks to G-d

Israel's Channel 14 anchor Maggie Tabibi signed off the nightly news edition by mentioning the start of the Jewish month of Nissan, and thanking G-d by quoting Psalms.

Israeli news anchor signs off by giving thanks to G-d

The incredible statistics of Operation Roaring Lion

A senior Air Force official reveals the numbers behind the multi-scene campaign: an unprecedented flight rate, the destruction of 85% of Iranian air defense and detection systems.

The incredible statistics of Operation Roaring Lion

Haredi rioters use babies as 'human shields' in Jerusalem

Riots broke out as haredi extremists attempted to prevent work on the Jerusalem light rail. Three police officers were wounded, including one who was bitten by a rioter.

Haredi rioters use babies as 'human shields' in Jerusalem

Kiryat Shmona:

Two injured, one seriously, from Hezbollah missile strike in Kiryat Shmona

Hezbollah missile scores direct hit on building in Kiryat Shmona. Man in his 60s seriously injured with abdominal trauma, woman in her 70s sustained moderate abdominal injuries.

Two injured, one seriously, from Hezbollah missile strike in Kiryat Shmona

New York: Jewish man dies in house fire

Many firefighters were called to the scene and worked for many hours to extinguish the fire. Several Torah scrolls in the house were also completely destroyed in the fire.

New York: Jewish man dies in house fire

Iranian barrage:

Missile fragments strike Haifa oil refinery, bay area without power

Fragments from an intercepted missile hit the Baza oil refinery in Haifa.

Missile fragments strike Haifa oil refinery, bay area without power

Study:

Study finds sharp divide between UK Muslims and public on Iran war

A Policy Exchange study found British Muslims oppose strikes on Iran at far higher rates than the general public, alongside wider gaps on global issues.

Study finds sharp divide between UK Muslims and public on Iran war

Foreign Ministry

Foreign Ministry: 'EU willifully blind on Hezbollah's attacks against Israel'

Israel dismisses the EU's demand it end its military operations against Hezbollah while Hezbollah continues attacking Israel as "blind."

Foreign Ministry: 'EU willifully blind on Hezbollah's attacks against Israel'

'One of the most significant strikes'

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

For the first time, the IDF targeted Iranian targets on the Caspian Sea, striking naval vessels and infrastructure.

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

New 'bridge-builders' fellowship to strengthen Black-Jewish relations

CAM and the African American Mayors Association launch new national fellowship to rejuvenate historic Black-Jewish alliance.

New 'bridge-builders' fellowship to strengthen Black-Jewish relations

Watch: Russian journalist injured in attack on southern Lebanon

RT correspondent Steve Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida injured in an Israeli strike while filming anti-Israel content in southern Lebanon.

Watch: Russian journalist injured in attack on southern Lebanon

Poll:

Tucker loses big as GOP rallies behind Trump Iran move

Poll shows overwhelming Republican support for Trump’s Iran campaign, with voters favoring him over Tucker Carlson.

Tucker loses big as GOP rallies behind Trump Iran move

Pete Hegseth's promise

In a press briefing, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says US is 'decisively' winning the war, operations progressing 'on track.'

Pete Hegseth's promise

'They died for you, son'

'They died for you, son' | Hegseth's moving message to his son

US Secretary of War ends press briefing on Operation Epic Fury in Iran, sharing a conversation with his 13-year-old son. Watch.

'They died for you, son' | Hegseth's moving message to his son

Winter makes a comeback in Israel

Weekend expected to see rainfall, flooding, and chilly temperatures.

Winter makes a comeback in Israel

CJCS Gen. Dan Caine: Every mission designed to bring overwhelming outcomes

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine holds press briefing at the Pentagon, discussing Operation Epic Fury: 'Iran came into this fight with a lot of weapons.'

CJCS Gen. Dan Caine: Every mission designed to bring overwhelming outcomes

Watch: US Army destroys Iranian ships

US Army destroys naval targets threatening Strait of Hormuz. Watch.

Watch: US Army destroys Iranian ships

Unusual discovery in Bnei Brak parking lot

Underground parking lot in Bnei Brak leads to discovery of unusual quantity of eggs from the Palestinian Authority - some without stamps and some with counterfeit stamps.

Unusual discovery in Bnei Brak parking lot

Arab dressed as haredi arrested for theft

Jerusalem Arab disguised as haredi arrested on suspicion of theft, court extends detention.

Arab dressed as haredi arrested for theft

By The Numbers:

By The Numbers: Who are the IDF's reservists?

A new report shows most reservists are employed, and more than half earn above the national average wage.

By The Numbers: Who are the IDF's reservists?

IDF eliminates Basij Force soldier in western Iran

Basij Force soldier eliminated in IDF strikes - while guarding a Basij Force entrance post.

IDF eliminates Basij Force soldier in western Iran

History made in Samaria: IEC connects Homesh to electric grid

For the first time since the 2005 Disengagement, the town of Homesh and nearby military base are connected to the national electricity grid. 'Electricity is a basic right for every citizen.'

History made in Samaria: IEC connects Homesh to electric grid

Haredi who incited against security forces is arrested

Resident of Modi'in Illit arrested on suspicion of publicly inciting against security forces.

Haredi who incited against security forces is arrested

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: Central Command chief is behaving like a bull in a china shop

Minister Ben-Gvir criticized the Central Command chief Avi Bluth for being overzealous in demolishing Israeli homesteads.

Ben-Gvir: Central Command chief is behaving like a bull in a china shop

Khan Yunis Brigade commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas’ Khan Yunis Brigade military intelligence commander.

Khan Yunis Brigade commander eliminated in Gaza

Breslov hasid killed in Sinai traffic accident

Israeli citizen en route to Uman, Ukraine, killed in traffic accident in Egypt; two others injured.

Breslov hasid killed in Sinai traffic accident

Watch: IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter

In Hamadan strike, IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter at Sanandaj Airport.

Watch: IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter

Psychological warfare:

Psychological warfare: Israelis receive threatening texts from Iran

Many Israelis report receiving threatening messages, as well as phishing scams, parallel to Iranian missile barrage.

Psychological warfare: Israelis receive threatening texts from Iran

2,000 housing units planned for haredim in Ashdod

The plan includes height restrictions on buildings, extensive public areas for educational institutions and synagogues, and adaptation of public space for large families.

2,000 housing units planned for haredim in Ashdod

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Rosh Chodesh Nissan - A Special Women’s Program

Join us for a morning filled with prayer, music, and inspiration in celebration of Rosh Chodesh Nissan.

Rosh Chodesh Nissan - A Special Women’s Program