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Iranian hackers publish dozens of photos of Herzi Halevi

The hacker group Handala, associated with Iran, published this morning (Thursday) what it says are files of former IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi.

Iranian hackers publish dozens of photos of Herzi Halevi

Kisch orders Israel Prize preparations amid possible Trump visit

Education Minister Yoav Kisch orders full preparations for the Israel Prize ceremony, including contingencies over security concerns and the potential attendance of US President Donald Trump.

Kisch orders Israel Prize preparations amid possible Trump visit

Naim Qassem's personal secretary eliminated in IDF strikes

IDF eliminates Ali Yusuf Harshim, secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem in Beirut.

Naim Qassem's personal secretary eliminated in IDF strikes

Terrorist who posed as Al Jazeera journalist is eliminated

IDF confirms death of Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, a key terrorist in Hamas’ rocket and weapons production headquarters.

Terrorist who posed as Al Jazeera journalist is eliminated

Education Ministry to push expanding 'summer school' program

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces new summer program for middle schools, expansion of existing 'summer school' program for elementary school students.

Education Ministry to push expanding 'summer school' program

Soldier blesses Mimouna celebration at Rambam Medical Center

Hundreds of patients, including wounded soldiers, gathered in the hospital's protected complex at Rambam for Mimouna celebrations.

Soldier blesses Mimouna celebration at Rambam Medical Center

Captivity survivor to undergo foot surgery

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen to undergo foot surgery, asks public to pray he will be able to stand under wedding canopy and break traditional glass.

Captivity survivor to undergo foot surgery

Analyst warns: We ended the war too early

Channel 12 analyst Nir Dvori warns ceasefire with Iran is premature, gives Iran time to regroup and weakens Israel’s position ahead of negotiations.

Analyst warns: We ended the war too early

Report:

Report: US fears Iran will not reopen Straits of Hormuz

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high as uncertainty grows over whether Iran will fully reopen the vital shipping lane.

Report: US fears Iran will not reopen Straits of Hormuz

Trump: We will stay in the region until a real agreement

Trump warns Iran ceasefire contingent on compliance, vows overwhelming response to violations

Trump: We will stay in the region until a real agreement

Not withdrawal, but pressure:

Not withdrawal, but pressure: Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

US President Donald Trump is considering redeploying forces within NATO, signaling pressure on allies over support during the Iran conflict.

Not withdrawal, but pressure: Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

Mob attacks Jew in the Jordan Valley

An Arab mob attacked an outpost in the Jordan Valley, seriously injuring a resident after a rock was thrown at his head. He is currently receiving treatment at the scene by MDA and IDF forces.

Mob attacks Jew in the Jordan Valley

VP Vance:

VP Vance: 'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Vice President JD Vance outlines US stance on Iran ceasefire, citing misunderstandings, ongoing negotiations, and warning of consequences if terms are not upheld.

VP Vance: 'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Poll

Most Americans hold negative views of Israel and Netanyahu

A new poll conducted during the war with Iran shows that 60% of Americans hold a negative view of Israel, while 59% say they do not trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Most Americans hold negative views of Israel and Netanyahu

Israeli woman killed in kitesurfing accident in Sinai

Noa Mor, 38, from Tel Aviv, was killed this past Sunday in a kitesurfing accident in Sinai, Egypt.

Israeli woman killed in kitesurfing accident in Sinai

Lapid on ceasefire:

Lapid on ceasefire: 'Netanyahu cheated Israel and its partners'

Opposition leaders lash out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Iran ceasefire a failure and accusing him of mismanagement and deception.

Lapid on ceasefire: 'Netanyahu cheated Israel and its partners'

El Al restores full service

Starting next week, the Israeli carrier will operate full flights to approximately 30 destinations.

El Al restores full service

Iran blocks ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after opening strait

Iranian government begins blocking ships hours into ceasefire, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite Trump's assurances the Hezbollah conflict is separate from the ceasefire.

Iran blocks ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after opening strait

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Ceasefire is temporary, Israel ready to resume war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel achieved major gains against Iran but warns the war is not over and operations could resume at any moment.

Netanyahu: Ceasefire is temporary, Israel ready to resume war

Many cities announce return to school tomorrow

Even before the Home Front Command announced any change in its guidelines, many municipal authorities already independently declared a return to educational activity starting tomorrow.

Many cities announce return to school tomorrow

White House: World should take Trump's word very seriously

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says US President Donald Trump's negotiating style brought Iran to say that they wanted a ceasefire because they couldn't take being bombed.

White House: World should take Trump's word very seriously

The Home Front Command's new guidelines after the ceasefire

In accordance with the ongoing situational assessment of the Home Front Command, it has been decided to update the defense policy starting tomorrow at 6:00 a.m.

The Home Front Command's new guidelines after the ceasefire

Surprise attack:

Surprise attack: IDF strikes 100 targets in Lebanon

Within 10 minutes and across multiple areas simultaneously: The IDF completed the largest coordinated strike targeting more than 100 Hezbollah command centers and military sites.

Surprise attack: IDF strikes 100 targets in Lebanon

SSGT Yosef Lifshiz fell in battle in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Touvel Yosef Lifshiz, aged 20, from Beit She'an, fell during a raid in southern Lebanon.

SSGT Yosef Lifshiz fell in battle in southern Lebanon

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs President Trump’s pause on Iran strikes, stressing it hinges on Tehran’s actions and excludes Lebanon.

Netanyahu: Two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

After Pakistani request

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran after Pakistani request

Trump announces he has agreed to a two-week "double sided ceasefire" in Iran, after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for a two-week lull in order to give time for diplomacy.

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran after Pakistani request

New York City:

NYC teen arrested for threatening to murder Jewish children in Brooklyn

18-year-old from Harlem arrested after threatening in a video to kill Jewish children in Brooklyn. NYPD files terrorism charges against him.

NYC teen arrested for threatening to murder Jewish children in Brooklyn

Iran-backed militia in Iraq releases kidnapped US journalist

Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah releases American journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped last week in Baghdad.

Iran-backed militia in Iraq releases kidnapped US journalist

Major blow

Major blow: IDF destroys Iran’s key sonar and missile sites

IDF strikes central Iranian production sites in Shiraz and Karaj, destroying facilities for sonar systems and naval cruise missiles.

Major blow: IDF destroys Iran’s key sonar and missile sites

Russia and China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blockaded since the US-Israel war began.

Russia and China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Watch:

Watch: IDF troops pursue and strike Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

IDF's 146 Division continues operations in southern Lebanon, eliminating some 130 terrorists and dismantling over 1,000 terror sites to secure northern Israel.

Watch: IDF troops pursue and strike Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

Rapper Ye denied entry to the UK ahead of his planned Wireless Festival performance, prompting organizers to cancel the event amid mounting backlash over his past antisemitic statements.

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Seventh Day of Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.

Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We destroyed planes and helicopters; we struck infrastructure of the IRGC'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement confirming that the Air Force attacked railways and bridges in Iran.

Netanyahu: 'We destroyed planes and helicopters; we struck infrastructure of the IRGC'

US launches dozens of strikes on Kharg Island

US launches about 50 strikes on military facilities on the island which controls 90% of Iran's oil exports.

US launches dozens of strikes on Kharg Island

Western Wall Heritage Foundation

'Number of worshippers can be further increased, subject to security approval'

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation announced that hundreds of additional worshipers may be allowed to enter the Western Wall plaza if the move is approved.

'Number of worshippers can be further increased, subject to security approval'

Nutella:

Taking spreading smiles to new heights

During a live broadcast from space by the Artemis 2 mission crew, a jar of Nutella spread suddenly appeared, floating through the air. Nutella: 'Honored to have traveled further than any spread in history. Taking spreading smiles to new heights.'

Taking spreading smiles to new heights

Trump

Trump:'A whole civilization will die tonight,never to be brought back'

US President reiterates his ultimatum to Iran to reach an agreement by tonight to end the conflict or face devastating consequences.

Trump:'A whole civilization will die tonight,never to be brought back'

Murderous rocket strike:

Vladimir, Lena, Dima, and Lucille Jane, killed in Haifa missile strike, are laid to rest

Vladimir Gershovitz, his wife Lena Ostrovsky, their son Dima, and his wife Lucille Jane were laid to rest after being killed in an Iranian missile strike on Haifa.

Vladimir, Lena, Dima, and Lucille Jane, killed in Haifa missile strike, are laid to rest