Three Israelis indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza
A career officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel and a reserve officer with the rank of major teamed up with a Rahat resident and smuggled goods into Gaza via aid trucks.
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Iranian cluster missile launch:
16 impact sites in central Israel following Iranian cluster missile launch
Second missile launch from Iran within hours. 40 missiles launched at northern Israel since the morning. Fallen projectiles injure one, cause damage in Nahariya.
Passover in Ukraine - from prisons to the presidential office
Despite the war, thousands of Jews celebrated the Passover Seder in the Ukrainian capital. Soldiers returned from the front, President Zelensky sent greetings, and matzah was delivered to prisoners.
Istanbul:
Istanbul: Two terrorists killed in shooting near Israeli consulate
An armed group opened fire at a building adjacent to the Israeli mission. Turkish security forces managed to eliminate or arrest them all at the scene.
Historic: Artemis II mission films far-side of the moon
Artemis II crew sets new distance record, captures far side images and observes eclipse and meteoroid impacts during landmark lunar flyby.
IDF bombs seventh bridge over Litani
The bridges were used by Hezbollah to move reinforcements and supplies to threaten northern Israel.
Hezbollah Footage:
Hezbollah Footage: IDF equipment left in Lebanon after intense battle
During a combined operation by paratroopers and the Yahalom unit, heavy fire caused casualties and led to a rapid withdrawal. Engineering equipment left in the area was destroyed from the air to prevent capture or reuse.
Missile-cam footage:
Missile-cam footage: IDF makes quick work of Iranian air defense systems
In precise strikes carried out under the direction of IDF intelligence, more than 130 Iranian terror regime air defense systems were eliminated.
Aftermath:
Aftermath: Car flipped and stopped by shelter; no injuries
An Iranian missile that triggered sirens in many cities caused a car to overturn near a shelter in Ramat HaSharon and damaged infrastructure in Rosh HaAyin and on the border of Bnei Brak.
Critical site targeted
Wide IDF airstrike cripples Iran’s missile production network
The IDF carried out a large-scale strike in Iran, targeting missile launch sites and a key facility producing materials used in explosives and ballistic weapons.
Watch:
Watch: Police drone exposed illegal infiltrators on roof
During a nighttime operation by the Northern District and Border Police, ten undocumented infiltrators hiding on the roof of a building under construction were arrested.
Anti-tank missile defense line
IDF concludes major stage of operations in Lebanon
98th Division has expanded its targeted ground operations and completed its deployment along the anti-tank missile defense line in southern Lebanon.
'Power Plant and Bridge Day'
IDF calls on Iranian civilians to avoid all trains ahead of 'Power Plant and Bridge Day'
IDF issues warning in Farsi, calling on Iranian civilians to avoid railroads until 9:00 p.m.
Leaked Documents:
Leaked Documents: Mojtaba Khamenei unresponsive in hospital, IRGC running war
A confidential diplomatic memo reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei was declared supreme leader after his father’s death, but is hospitalized unconscious in Qom, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is effectively running the war.
Footage from Lebanon:
Footage from Lebanon: IDF eliminates anti-tank squad hiding in a mosque
Troops operating in southern Lebanon identified Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists positioned inside a mosque, the soldiers eliminated the terrorists and destroyed the compound.
New details:
B-2 bombers destroyed IRGC's secret bunker in Iran
Fox News reports US forces launched bunker-busting strike on IRGC site near Tehran as B-2 and B-1 bombers supported high-risk rescue of downed F-15 crew.
Watered down version
UN Security Council to vote on watered down Hormuz shipping resolution
The UN Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a significantly watered-down resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after China opposed authorizing force.
Iranian official:
Iranian official: Trump suffered strategic defeat, lost control of war
Senior Iranian security source claims Iran has dealt Trump a strategic defeat and his harsh rhetoric reflects loss of control over the conflict.
Trump hosts haredi leaders at the White House for Passover
US President hosts special Passover event at the White House with prominent haredi leaders and freed Hamas hostage Edan Alexander. Trump speaks warmly about redemption while putting Ivanka and Jared Kushner on speaker phone.
Report:
Report: 15 US soldiers injured in Iranian drone strike in Kuwait
15 American soldiers injured in Iranian drone strike on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. Most of them have already returned to duty.
Netanyahu to Trump: Do not rush into a ceasefire
Prime Minister expresses concern in a conversation with the US President about a potential ceasefire with the regime in Tehran. Trump makes clear he will not compromise on the full handover of all enriched uranium.
In small groups
Students to return to schools and kindergartens on Sunday in small groups
Prime Minister Netanyahu approves Education Minister Yoav Kisch’s position: Classes for students aged 0-8 will resume nationwide on Sunday, subject to approval by the Home Front Command and decisions by local authority heads.
IDF bombs IRGC command centers and missile sites in Tehran
Israeli Air Force strikes key IRGC infrastructure in Tehran, including command centers used to suppress civilians, ballistic missile sites, and defense production facilities.
Four active-duty soldiers arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran
Four active-duty soldiers were recently arrested on suspicion of espionage on behalf of Iran. A gag order has been imposed on all further details of the investigation.
Beyond Apollo 13
Artemis II boldly goes farther than anyone before, even Apollo 13
The American astronaut crew broke the legendary record of the 1970 “Apollo 13" mission when they crossed a distance of more than 400,000 kilometers from Earth.
IDF Spokesperson
IDF Spokesperson: We have eliminated more than 1,000 Hezbollah operatives
Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin: “Disarming Hezbollah is a top priority-both militarily and politically. We will not give up on this."
Tragedy in Bulgaria:
Tragedy in Bulgaria: Leah Yocheved killed on her way back from visiting Rabbis' graves
34-year-old Leah Yocheved Zinger was killed in a car accident on her way back from visiting the grave of the 'Pele Yoetz.' Four passengers were injured, some of them seriously.
Trump:
Trump: 'Iran can be taken out in 1 night, maybe tomorrow night'
US President addresses the war with Iran, including the stunning rescue of a downed airman, reafirms deadline of tomorrow for Iran's compliance with his demands.
Home front command extends warning times in northern communities
The Home Front Command announced a change in warning times in dozens of communities, which will allow residents more time to reach a protected space.
IDF strikes the largest petrochemical complex in Iran
The Air Force attacked strategic core infrastructure in the Asaluyeh area used to produce explosives and propellants for ballistic missiles.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'We are systematically dismantling the IRGC's money machine'
The Prime Minister made it clear that the campaign against Iran has moved to a phase of destroying national infrastructure and systematically eliminating senior regime officials.
Trump: “I want to finish the job in Iran"
The U.S. President escalated threats toward Iran after it rejected a ceasefire proposal: “If there’s no deal, they won’t have any bridges or power stations left."
Voice coach, family killed by Iranian missile strike
Lena Ostrovsky, a vocal coach at Nissan Nativ Acting Studio, was killed along with her family members in a missile strike in Haifa.
Defense Min.
Defense Min. reaches $750 Million deal to sell rocket artillery system to Greece
In landmark deal, Israel MOD to supply advanced Elbit Systems PULS rocket artillery system to Greece.
Watch
Watch: Dozens of aircraft destroyed on the ground in Tehran
The Air Force completed a strike on three major airports in the Iranian capital, destroying planes and helicopters and damaging the terrorist infrastructure of the Quds Force.
3-pronged attack
3-pronged attack: Sirens triggered following fire from Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen
Sirens were activated in several areas across the country following a coordinated attack from three fronts: Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen.
Watch
Watch: Golani troops destroy over 300 terror infrastructure sites in Lebanon
Golani Brigade forces, operating under Division 36, continue ground operations in southern Lebanon to destroy terrorist infrastructure.
One moderately injured in missile strike on central Israel
Man, 44, injured by blast wave in Ramat Gan after Iranian cluster missile creates at least 30 impact sites around central Israel; woman suffers moderate injuries after falling into ditch during search for shelter.
IDF eliminates key Quds Force commander
Asghar Bagheri, Commander of the Quds Force’s Special Operations Unit (840), eliminated in IDF strike.
Hundreds of Arabs descend on encampment following eviction
Clashes erupted after a night raid near Migdalim, as Palestinian Arabs gathered and attacked residents and forces following demolition of an illegal encampment.
