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US confirms fighter jet shot down over Iran

US officials confirmed to The New York Times that Iran shot down a US fighter jet; searches underway for two crew members.

Tal Dee announces engagement - on day her mother was killed

Three years to the day after her mother Lucy and sisters Rina and Maia were murdered in a terror attack, Tal Dee announces her engagement to Ariel.

Herzog and Pope Leo XIV stress interfaith unity in phone call

Israel's President Isaac Herzog, Pope Leo XIV, exchange holiday greetings, discuss Iran threat and situation in Lebanon.

ISIS inciting synagogue arsons

ISIS calls for arson attacks on synagogues worldwide in revenge for 'closure' of Al-Aqsa mosque.

Thailand: Jews to be deported after waving 'Moshiach' flag

Thai authorities revoke visas, order deportation, after Israelis wave yellow flag, distribute pamphlets.

Hezbollah terrorist: 'No one has energy to fight'

Prisoners from Hezbollah's elite Radwan Unit questioned by IDF Unit 504 tell of desperation, forced compliance, and blind obedience to Iran. 'Hezbollah joined the war to avenge Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah is sending us to die.'

Military source: Disarming Hezbollah not among goals of war

IDF changing strategy along northern front, will request to demolish dozens of villages along Lebanon border, preventing Lebanese from returning home.

Watch: Givati Brigade soldiers eliminate armed terrorists

Armed terrorists approach IDF soldiers, IAF eliminates them.

Heavy damage following missile strike on Haifa area

Iranian cluster missile launched towards northern Israel causes heavy damage; one person lightly injured.

Modi'in Illit: Two indicted for espionage

Central District Prosecutor's Office files indictment against two residents of Modi'in Illit for contact with a foreign agent, passing information to enemy.

Watch: 15 terrorists eliminated in southern Lebanon

IDF forces in southern Lebanon identify terror cell planning to launch antitank missile towards Israel, direct IAF to eliminate them.

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.

Cluster missile launched towards central Israel, damaging home

Fragmentation missile launched Thursday night causes property damage to Ramat Gan home, interception fragments fall in Petah Tivka and Givat Shmuel.

US intelligence report:

US intelligence report: Half of Iran's missile launchers unharmed

US intelligence believes Iran still capable of launching missiles and UAVs, despite US President Donald Trump's more optimistic claims.

Watch live:

Watch live: Moving holiday prayers from Tzfat

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads festive holiday prayers from Tzfat, thousands of viewers join livestream.

Trump:

Trump: May G-d continue to watch over the Jewish people

President Trump marks Passover, highlights faith and national strength

Hegseth:

Hegseth: "Warfighters are entitled to exercise their G-d-given right to bear arms"

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth authorizes off-futy service members to carry private firearms on installations

Humanity returns to the Moon after 53 years

NASA launches historic Artemis II mission, marking a new era of deep-space exploration.

After missile strike:

11-year-old Nesiya is fighting for her life following missile strike

11-year-old Nesiya from Bnei Brak, who was critically injured in a direct hit by an Iranian missile, underwent life-saving surgery during the holiday. She is in severe yet stable condition.

Watch:

Watch: Seder with the Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir read the Hagaddah with the 146th brigade during the Passover Seder.

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.

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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.

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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.