Emotional meeting between Bar Kuperstein & Pres. Herzog
The President hosted Kuperstein and heard from him about the book "Unbroken." "There is strength and hope in your story that touches each of us."
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Yossi Dagan overwhelmed with emotion as his son enlists in IDF
Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, published a heartfelt post as his eldest son Yair enlisted in the Paratroopers, 'There are moments in the life of a father and mother when the heart swells with great pride-and also worry.'
Critical site for Iranian missile production destroyed
The Air Force completed a wave of strategic strikes against Iranian weapons industries, destroying one of the country's only two missile component manufacturing sites.
Legal experts and IDF commanders: 'Support the soldiers'
Former IDF commanders and legal experts appealed to the head of Central Command, demanding that he refute criticism from academics and media figures regarding the IDF’s operational activity in Judea and Samaria.
Iranian President’s warning
Iranian President’s warning: 'The economy will collapse'
A report by Iran International reveals a sharp conflict at the top of the regime between President Masoud Pezakhian and the commander of the Revolutionary Guards.
'Long-term regional change'
'Long-term regional change:' IDF publishes operational preparations that led to the war
The IDF publishes for the first time the the operational preparations from the dramatic moments leading up to Operation Roaring Lion.
Over 21,000 property damage claims filed since start of war
Tel Aviv leads in the number of claims with approximately 4,500 reports.
100s stranded in Aqaba:
100s caught in Aqaba: Jordan unexpectedly halts flights of Israelis
An unexpected Jordanian decision to halt flights of European planes operated by Arkia led to the immediate cancellation of many Israeli flights.
Legal battle in Florida: Elections scheduled during Passover
Petitioners are seeking to postpone the election by one week, arguing that thousands of observant Jewish residents will be unable to reach polling stations due to holiday restrictions.
Jewish journalist and researcher kidnapped and murdered in Johannesburg
Steven Gruzd, 53, a senior journalist and researcher, and a well-known figure in Johannesburg's Jewish community, was kidnapped and murdered on Saturday in the city center.
Wisconsin:
Wisconsin Gov. signs landmark IHRA antisemitism definition bill into law
Wisconsin law AB 446 adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism to guide agencies and schools in addressing bias while protecting free speech.
Knesset to vote on 2026 State Budget
Members of the Knesset are set to vote today on the updated 2026 state budget in its second and third readings-almost at the last moment allowed by law. If the budget does not pass, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, triggering elections.
“E-3 aircraft torn in two"
Footage circulates of destruction at US Base: “E-3 aircraft torn in two"
Images showing the destruction from an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base have been circulating on social media.
Hermon
Troops march through snowy Hermon to prevent Hezbollah foothold
IDF troops from the Alpinist Unit completed a targeted operation to thwart attempts by terrorist organizations to establish a foothold along the Lebanon border.
Attacks in Iran:
Attacks in Iran: IDF destroys Iranian mobile command centers
Israeli Air Force completes widespread wave of strikes in Tehran, targeting command centers that relocated to mobile units after permanent facilities were destroyed.
Forecast
Forecast: Rain in most of the country
Rain is expected in most areas of the country and there is a slight risk of flooding in the Arava stream, the Judean Desert, and the Dead Sea.
Under cover of the war:
Turkey and Syria advance a trade route bypassing Israel
While the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, Ankara and Damascus try to exploit the fighting in Iran to divert the India-Europe trade corridor through their territory.
Amos Epstein, four of whose family members were murdered on October 7, has passed away
Epstein, a longtime member of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, lost his wife Bilha, his son-in-law Ofir Liebstein, head of the Sha’ar HaNegev Regional Council, and his two grandchildren, Nitzan and Neta, in the massacre.
'Make Iran Great Again'
Iranian Crown Prince applauded at CPAC: 'Make Iran Great Again'
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, receives thunderous applause at CPAC in Texas as he urges the US to press its military campaign to topple Iran's clerical regime and bring democracy.
Cleared for publication:
Cleared for publication: Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz fell in southern Lebanon
Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz from New Haven, Connecticut, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Three IDF soldiers moderately injured.
After campuses bombed
IRGC threatens US universities in Gulf after Iranian campuses bombed
Iranian Revolutionary Guard threatens retaliation against US universities in the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes that it claimed damaged two Iranian universities.
Britain:
Britain: Man arrested after car plows into pedestrians in Derby
Man in his 30s arrested after a black Suzuki Swift strikes multiple pedestrians in Derby city center, injuring several.
Report:
Report: Pentagon preparing for weeks-long ground missions in Iran
The Washington Post reports that the Pentagon is preparing for possible limited ground operations in Iran involving Special Operations and infantry raids, as thousands of US soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East.
Eisenkot clarifies:
Eisenkot clarifies: I didn't leave Gantz to become Bennett's number 2
The chairman of the Yashar! party states in an interview with Channel 12 News that he is running for prime minister and has no intention of being Naftali Bennett's "number 2."
IDF hits 250+ Iran, Hezbollah targets in massive weekend offensive
IAF strikes across Iran and Lebanon target missile sites, UAVs, and Hezbollah infrastructure, as ground forces intensify operations and eliminate terrorists.
IDF Chief of Staff orders investigation into clash with CNN
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders investigation into incident in which IDF soldiers violently clashed with a CNN crew, demanding findings and recommendations.
Cluster missile fragment falls in attic
Sappers called to private home in Savyon after unexploded cluster missile fragment found in attic.
Six-year-old falls into pot of boiling soup in Beitar Illit
Boy, six, suffers severe burns after falling into a pot of boiling soup at a synagogue in Beitar Illit.
IDF destroys home of terrorist who murdered SSGT Inbar Avraham Kav
Security forces demolish Shechem home of terrorist who rammed and killed Staff Sergeant Inbar Avraham Kav in Jit Junction terror attack last year.
Report: US running low on Tomahawk missiles
Reports say US fired over 850 Tomahawk missiles in first month of war against Iran, raising Pentagon concerns over rapidly shrinking stockpiles.
IDF strikes Iranian naval HQ, expands Tehran offensive
Around 50 IAF jets hit Iran’s Marine Industries headquarters and multiple weapons facilities in Tehran, deepening damage to the regime’s military production and naval capabilities.
Bat Mitzvah Disaster:
Bat Mitzvah Disaster: 12-year-old Tamar killed at ski resort, sister injured
Tamar Haberfeld, 12, was killed when a bus rolled down a slope at a ski resort in eastern France.
IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah communications operatives
IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon, eliminating two senior terrorists in Hezbollah’s Communications Unit.
Extensive damage near Beit Shemesh following Iran missile strike
Iranian missile barrage causes damage in Eshtaol, along with light injuries to 13 people.
3 killed, 2 critically injured in Negev crash
A serious collision between three vehicles near the Nahal Yatir interchange left three men in their 30s dead. Two more men were evacuated in serious condition to Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah 'journalist'
IDF eliminates Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist Ali Hassan Shaib, who operated for years under the guise of a journalist.
Footage from the cockpit:
Footage from the cockpit: US refueling plane and Israeli fighter planes
Special footage from Iran's skies shows US and Israeli planes refuel together midair.
Two IDF officers injured in Lebanon
Two IDF officers severely injured, seven others moderately injured, as a result of Hezbllah fire in southern Lebanon,
13 injured near Beit Shemesh following launches from Iran
Vyacheslav Vidmant, 52, named as victim of Friday missile launch from Iran; 13 injured in missile strike near Beit Shemesh.
Iran war
German Chancellor doubts success of US-Israel campaign against Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voices skepticism over whether the United States and Israel have a clear strategy to end the war with Iran.
