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Watch: The grandmother who explains Israel to the world
Eliana Passentin, mother of eight and grandmother of four, public diplomacy officer, moved Defense Minister Israel Katz when she shared her daily discussions with foreign officials.
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Footage from Lebanon: Over 20 terrorists eliminated in a day
Golani Brigade soldiers thwart antitank fire towards forces, destroy dozens of military buildings, and locate weapons stockpiles and ammunition deep in villages.
Despite war:
Israel stays in the global happiness top 10, even as war takes emotional toll
Bar-Ilan University happiness policy researcher Anat Fanti notes, 'Israel’s results reflect resilience, but not the psychological cost of war.'
Yesha Council:
Yesha Council: Claims of Israeli missile killing Palestinians are absolute lies
The Yesha Council denounced a rumor that an Israeli interceptor had killed three Palestinian Arabs in the PA town of Beit Away last night..
Foiled attack plot
Kuwait arrests 10 Hezbollah-linked nationals in foiled attack plot
Kuwait announces second round of arrests this week, foiling a Hezbollah-linked plot to target key facilities.
El Al announces cancellation of flights for another week
El Al informs passengers that due to the restrictions on Ben Gurion Airport operations and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, it will cancel flights next week as well.
Iranian missile fire continues
Iranian missile fire continues: Foreign worker killed in Sharon, home in Ramat Aviv hit
Foreign worker killed by shrapnel from Iranian missile in Moshav Adanim. Direct hit on building in Ramat Aviv leaves one person lightly injured. House in community of Neta hit in a barrage on southern Israel.
Speaks to patients and staff
Speaks to patients and staff: Herzog visits underground facility at Shaare Zedek
President Herzog visits the underground emergency hospital at Shaare Zedek, which was set up at the start of Operation Roaring Lion.
Report:
Report: Trump considers deploying thousands of troops to Middle East
Reuters reports that the Trump administration is considering deploying US troops to Iran to reinforce operations.
Report:
Report: Pentagon seeks over $200 billion for war in Iran
The Pentagon has asked for over $200 billion in funding to support the war in Iran, reports The Washington Post.
IDF strikes for the first time in the Caspian Sea
The Israel Air Force targets the Iranian Navy headquarters in the north of the country, 1,300 km from Israel, destroys operational vessels in Bandar Anzali.
Report:
Report: Trump opposes more strikes on Iranian energy sites
Wall Street Journal reports that, after Israel's attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, Trump signals no further strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, but may reconsider.
Escalation continues
Escalation continues: Qatar declares Iranian diplomats persona non grata
Qatar expelled Iranian diplomats after a strike on Ras Laffan caused major damage, accusing Tehran of violating its sovereignty and escalating regional tensions.
Choosing life
Choosing life: Hananel Gez remarries after surviving terror attack
Hananel Gez, who lost his wife Tze’ela and their son Ravid in a terror attack on their way to the delivery room, has remarried.
Unusual barrage:
Unusual barrage: Hezbollah launches rockets from Lebanon at Gaza envelope
Missiles fired by Hezbollah triggered sirens in the Galilee, the Shfela, and for the first time, the Gaza envelope.
Watch:
Watch: New footage of IDF ground operations in Lebanon
IDF releases footage of 36th Division troops operating in southern Lebanon
Herzog
Herzog: 'New immigrants' courage the answer to those who seek to undermine us'
President Isaac Herzog visited the Jewish Agency's “Ulpan Etzion" absorption center in Jerusalem, accompanied by the Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, and Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Stone.
Watch: Miracle in Petah Tikva
A large Iranian missile fragment hit a vehicle outside the Petah Tikva stadium. Father and sons manage to escape moments before impact.
Only one week on the job
Commander of Iranian division eliminated in Beirut after only one week on the job
The IDF eliminated Hassan Ali Marwan, who took over as commander of the Quds Force Imam Hussein Division last week after his predecessor was eliminated.
Suspected Iranian hacking attempt:
Suspected Iranian hacking attempt: Attackers pose as minister's wife to breach MK's phone
Hostile actors attempted to hack MK Amit Halevi’s phone using fake WhatsApp messages, but he identified the threat and alerted Knesset cyber officials.
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff: 'Terrorism in Judea and Samaria at lowest levels we've seen'
Alongside praise for the decline in terrorism in Judea and Samaria, the Chief of Staff slammed perpetrators of nationalist crime.
Sa'ar to French counterpart:
Sa'ar to French counterpart: World's de facto acceptance of maritime terror encourages it
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells French FM Jean-Noël Barrot Iran’s actions threaten global trade and urges action against Hezbollah.
Ben Gvir's response
Ben Gvir's response: 'I'm dying to execute terrorists'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed the fabricated reports published in Iran that he had been assassinated.
Finding, detecting, eliminating
Finding, detecting, eliminating | A look at IDF Field Reconnaissance operations in Lebanon
Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, IDF soldiers have identified and eliminated dozens of Hezbollah terrorists and dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites.
'Did I say too much?'
'Did I say too much?' Minister Katz's cryptic revelation
Minister Haim Katz hints at a possible future system that could eliminate missile warning sirens, before quickly walking back his remarks.
Senate hearing
Senate hearing: 'Iran suffered strategic defeat, but regime survives'
In a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, the Director of National Intelligence assessed that Iran's strength had been significantly degraded as a result of the war.
Ben Gurion Airport
Three private jets damaged by missile fragments at Ben Gurion Airport in recent days
Three private passenger aircraft were damaged by fallen missile fragments while parked at the airport, with one catching fire.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Hezbollah-controlled gas stations targeted in overnight strikes
The IDF struck gas stations belonging to the al-Amana Fuel Company, a fundamental economic infrastructure that supports Hezbollah's military capabilities.
Two measles cases identified at hospital in central Israel
Child in PICU, staffer in same department, infected with measles, Shamir Medical Center reports.
Herzog visits site of deadly missile strike in Ramat Gan
President Herzog at site where an elderly couple was killed: “For the people of Iran, I hope that this Nowruz will bring a change. They deserve so much better."
Dramatic footage shows moment of missile strike in Petah Tikva
Security cameras capture moment Iranian missile hits Petah Tikva Road - and explodes.
Israel deepens economic strike on Iran
Iranian media outlets report enormous explosions at refineries at key energy industry hubs.
Violent eviction in Samaria
A week after a previous demolition, Border Police in Judea and Samaria and Civil Administration inspectors again demolished the home of the Malkiel family in the Shirat Zion homestead.
Reopening schools? 'Government needs a reality check'
As schools in 'yellow' areas reopen and Education Ministry announces special ed will resume, parents express concerns over safety and feasibility of contingency plans, question whether resuming school is wise.
Yaron and Ilana Moshe were killed by Iran missile strike
Couple killed in Ramat Gan missile strike named as Yaron and Ilana Moshe, who will be laid to rest on Wednesday afternoon.
In overnight operations:
IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in overnight operations
IDF targets weapons storage, launch sites, and financial assets in response to missile fire from Lebanon, aiming to disrupt Hezbollah's operations while minimizing civilian harm.
Following Arutz Sheva Probe:
Following Arutz Sheva Probe: Investigation into officer who struck child during protest
The police opened a probe after footage showed an officer using force against a child during a protest in the Binyamin area.
US reveals heavy weapons used in Iran
The US military confirmed it struck fortified Iranian missile sites along the coast near the Strait of Hormuz, using bunker‑penetrating munitions operationally for the first time.
Building collapses in Beirut attack
Lebanese Health Ministry reports injured and killed in strikes on Beirut, Baalbek, and southern Lebanon; building in Beirut collapses. Watch.
Smotrich reports: Progress in recovery of son injured in battle
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reports slight improvement in condition of son Benaya, who was injured during IDF operations in southern Lebanon.
