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Cluster missile fragment falls in attic

Sappers called to private home in Savyon after unexploded cluster missile fragment found in attic.

Cluster missile fragment falls 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.

Six-year-old falls into pot of boiling soup 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.

IDF destroys home of terrorist who murdered SSGT Inbar Avraham Kav

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.

Report: US running low on Tomahawk missiles

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.

IDF strikes Iranian naval HQ, expands Tehran offensive

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.

Bat Mitzvah Disaster: 12-year-old Tamar killed at ski resort, sister injured

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.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah communications operatives

Extensive damage near Beit Shemesh following Iran missile strike

Iranian missile barrage causes damage in Eshtaol, along with light injuries to 13 people.

Extensive damage near Beit Shemesh following Iran missile strike

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.

3 killed, 2 critically injured in Negev crash

IDF eliminates Hezbollah 'journalist'

IDF eliminates Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist Ali Hassan Shaib, who operated for years under the guise of a journalist.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah '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.

Footage from the cockpit: US refueling plane and Israeli fighter planes

Two IDF officers injured in Lebanon

Two IDF officers severely injured, seven others moderately injured, as a result of Hezbllah fire in southern Lebanon,

Two IDF officers injured in 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.

13 injured near Beit Shemesh following launches from Iran

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.

German Chancellor doubts success of US-Israel campaign against Iran

Iranian hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email

Iranian government-linked hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, leaking old photos and documents. The FBI confirms no government data was taken.

Iranian hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email

Iranian cluster missile kills man in Tel Aviv

Man in his 60s killed by shrapnel from an Iranian cluster missile in Tel Aviv. Two others lightly injured from impact in central Israel. Two lightly injured from impact in southern Israel.

Iranian cluster missile kills man in Tel Aviv

IDF Chief:

IDF Chief in southern Lebanon: We will persist and remove the threat

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours southern Lebanon with top commanders, declares Israel is at a historic crossroads to change the security reality from Tehran to Beirut.

IDF Chief in southern Lebanon: We will persist and remove the threat

'Existential threat'

'Existential threat': IDF strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water and Yazd uranium plants

IAF strikes Iran’s heavy water plant in Arak and uranium extraction plant in Yazd. Arak, previously hit during Operation Rising Lion, targeted again after reconstruction attempts. Yazd processes raw materials essential for uranium enrichment.

'Existential threat': IDF strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water and Yazd uranium plants

Watch:

Watch: Shayetet 13 exposes weapon found in a school in southern Lebanon

In an operation to expand the security zone in southern Lebanon, Shayetet 13 forces raided a school in al-Khiyam and discovered hundreds of weapons, including anti-tank rockets, mines, and explosives.

Watch: Shayetet 13 exposes weapon found in a school in southern Lebanon

IDF:

Footage from activities of 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon

A Hezbollah terrorist emerged from an underground shaft and was eliminated in a close-quarters encounter

Footage from activities of 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon

Israeli man dies 48 hours before repatriation flight home

Molo Barhaya, 51, stranded in Ethiopia during Operation Roaring Lion, died after his medication ran out just days before a scheduled rescue flight to Israel.

Israeli man dies 48 hours before repatriation flight home

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: If Lebanese government will not disarm Hezbollah - the IDF will

Defrin says Hezbollah violating ceasefire, rebuilding forces in southern Lebanon, as IDF strikes targets, and warns it will act if not disarmed

IDF spokesman: If Lebanese government will not disarm Hezbollah - the IDF will

Southern Lebanon

Hezbollah terror tunnel found on church grounds in southern Lebanon

IDF soldiers located an active Hezbollah tunnel shaft and an underground infrastructure constructed in the vicinity of a church in the area of Al-Khiyam.

Hezbollah terror tunnel found on church grounds in southern Lebanon

Fitch affirms Israel at 'A' with negative outlook

Fitch cites resilient economy and strong external finances, while warning geopolitical risks may impact growth, fiscal balance, and debt levels.

Fitch affirms Israel at 'A' with negative outlook

Undercover boss

Ben-Gvir goes undercover as prison guard in surprise visit

Disguised as a guard, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir inspected a central prison, praised reforms, and announced plans to revise strip search procedures.

Ben-Gvir goes undercover as prison guard in surprise visit

Good news for north:

Good news for north: Time to take cover in frontline communities to be extended

Following the distancing of Hezbollah from the northern border and improved technological capabilities, the Home Front Command will extend the warning time given to residents of over 60 communities to reach a shelter safely.

Good news for north: Time to take cover in frontline communities to be extended

IDF completes wave of strikes in Tehran

With the strikes, the IDF further degraded production capabilities and struck dozens of weapons production sites.

IDF completes wave of strikes in Tehran

Officer and combat soldier seriously injured in operational accident in Lebanon

An IDF officer and soldier were seriously injured overnight in an operational incident in southern Lebanon and evacuated to hospital.

Officer and combat soldier seriously injured in operational accident in Lebanon

London: British doctor charged with supporting Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Al-Adwan, 31, a doctor with the British National Health Service, has been charged with supporting Hamas and two counts of inciting racial hatred.

London: British doctor charged with supporting Hamas

Report

UAE to join force aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

A report in the Financial Times says that Abu Dhabi has formally expressed willingness to take part in a maritime coalition to break the Iranian blockade.

UAE to join force aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

Poll

Poll: Ben Gvir strengthens, Lapid weakens

The survey shows that even unions in the left-wing bloc will not allow a coalition to be formed without relying on the votes of the Arab parties.

Poll: Ben Gvir strengthens, Lapid weakens

Suspected espionage:

Haredi journalist arrested in Kuwait for espionage - and released

Yitzchak Horowitz, a Haredi journalist, was arrested in Kuwait on suspicion of espionage after photographing American warships. Following a prolonged interrogation, he was released.

Haredi journalist arrested in Kuwait for espionage - and released

NYC Council passes veto-proof bill to protect synagogues from protesters

New York City Council passes legislation creating protective perimeters around houses of worship and schools to combat antisemitism and ensure safe access during protests.

NYC Council passes veto-proof bill to protect synagogues from protesters

US deploys uncrewed speedboats for first time in Iran conflict

The Pentagon confirms the United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats, including the GARC, for patrols in Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

US deploys uncrewed speedboats for first time in Iran conflict

Ahead of Passover

Arson attack on London Jewish area sparks heightened security ahead of Passover

The Metropolitan Police step up patrols and protective measures in Golders Green following the arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances.

Arson attack on London Jewish area sparks heightened security ahead of Passover

Report:

Report: Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

The Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops, including infantry and armored vehicles, to the Middle East, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Report: Trump weighing 10,000 more troops to Middle East

Remember to change clocks?

Did you remember to change your clocks? Israel moves to Daylight Saving Time

At 2:00 a.m., clocks were advanced by one hour to 3:00 a.m. Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until October 25, 2026.

Did you remember to change your clocks? Israel moves to Daylight Saving Time

Shas slams Bennett:

Shas slams Bennett: Even the opposition bloc realized he’s a joke

Shas party launches a fierce attack on former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in response to an interview in which he sharply criticized Shas chairman Aryeh Deri.

Shas slams Bennett: Even the opposition bloc realized he’s a joke

Captivity survivor: The controversy saved me

In a TV interview, former hostage Omri Miran discusses the disputes within his own family and argues that it was precisely the multitude of opinions and Israel’s democracy that ultimately secured his release from captivity.

Captivity survivor: The controversy saved me

Cleared for publication

Cleared for publication: Uri Peretz murdered in rocket strike in Nahariya

Uri Peretz, a 43-year-old resident of Nahariya and father of four, was killed this evening by a rocket strike while riding his bicycle and attempting to reach shelter in a nearby building

Cleared for publication: Uri Peretz murdered in rocket strike in Nahariya