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Israel ramps up disaster preparations in schools

The IDF Home Front Command and local emergency teams staged disaster simulations in schools, testing rescue responses, student evacuations, and multi-agency coordination to ensure readiness for worst-case scenarios.

Israel ramps up disaster preparations in schools

Ad campaign 'exposes' Reform agenda at Western Wall

Coalition for Jewish Values & Am Echad launch ads highlighting the “larger ideological program" driving the Reform movement’s campaign to have a large section at the Western Wall dedicated for mixed prayer under their auspices.

Ad campaign 'exposes' Reform agenda at Western Wall

'Greek Watergate':

'Greek Watergate': Former senior intelligence officer sentenced to eight years in prison

Four senior members of the Intellexa group, including two Israelis, were sentenced to prison in the espionage case that shook Greece.

'Greek Watergate': Former senior intelligence officer sentenced to eight years in prison

Footage from Nebraska

Footage from Nebraska: Road suddenly collapses - Vehicles plunge into sinkhole

Dramatic footage from Omaha, Nebraska, shows the moment when a road suddenly collapsed, creating a sinkhole.

Footage from Nebraska: Road suddenly collapses - Vehicles plunge into sinkhole

Deep in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'state of emergency' training bases deep in Lebanon

The IDF struck eight Radwan Force compounds in Baalbek, saying the sites stored weapons and were used to train terrorists in violation of ceasefire understandings.

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'state of emergency' training bases deep in Lebanon

South of Jerusalem

Watch: Four infiltrators found stuffed in the trunk of a car south of Jerusalem

Betar Illit man arrested after he attempted to smuggle unauthorized Arabs past the Green Line.

Watch: Four infiltrators found stuffed in the trunk of a car south of Jerusalem

Antisemites chant 'tax the Jews' at San Francisco mayor's conference

Democratic Socialists of America protest against San Francisco mayor's tax policy devolves into antisemitic chants against Israel and Jews.

Antisemites chant 'tax the Jews' at San Francisco mayor's conference

Thanks to Binyamin farm:

Thanks to Binyamin farm: Series of car thefts & drug deals prevented

In recent weeks, the youth of the "Chesed Olam" farm in Binyamin thwarted the theft of a luxury motorcycle and a drug deal near Road 446.

Thanks to Binyamin farm: Series of car thefts & drug deals prevented

Watch:

Israeli forces capture suspect in targeted Shechem raid

Mista’arvim units, Shin Bet operatives and IDF soldiers arrested a Hamas-inspired suspect in Balata camp during a precise intelligence-based operation.

Israeli forces capture suspect in targeted Shechem raid

CIA posts Farsi guide for Iranians seeking secret contact

Farsi-language post outlines security steps, including VPN and disposable devices, for Iranians seeking to contact the US intelligence agency.

CIA posts Farsi guide for Iranians seeking secret contact

Anti-Israel protesters crash premiere of 'Scream 7'

Anti-Israel orgs organize protest against Paramount for firing of lead actress who made anti-Israel posts.

Anti-Israel protesters crash premiere of 'Scream 7'

IDF documents prove:

IDF documents prove: Forces were not transferred away from Gaza before 10.7

After reviewing Operations Directorate documents, Judge Mizrahi concluded that IDF forces were not moved from southern Israel to protect MK Succot in Huwara.

IDF documents prove: Forces were not transferred away from Gaza before 10.7

President Herzog plants an oak tree with Indian PM Modi

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Narendra Modi plant oak tree symbolizing friendship, Modi invites Herzog to visit India.

President Herzog plants an oak tree with Indian PM Modi

Watch live:

Watch live: Indian PM Modi leaves Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara accompany Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ben-Gurion International Airport following the latter’s historic visit to Israel.

Watch live: Indian PM Modi leaves Israel

Netanyahu and Modi celebrate stronger Israel-India cooperation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlight strong Israel-India ties, emphasize the countries' shared commitment to a prosperous future.

Netanyahu and Modi celebrate stronger Israel-India cooperation

Propaganda video shows Iranian Jews supporting regime

Official Iranian media publishes Hebrew-language video showing Iranian Jewish community demonstrating in support of IRGC.

Propaganda video shows Iranian Jews supporting regime

Eruv in Switzerland draws antisemitic accusations from Senator

A Swiss politician said the eruv's establishment amounted to a ghetto, prompting Swiss rabbis to accuse him of trying to delegitimize a common religious practice.

Eruv in Switzerland draws antisemitic accusations from Senator

Purim forecast: Cold, but not rainy

Purim 2026 will be cold, but likely not rainy, forecasters predict.

Purim forecast: Cold, but not rainy

Watch: IDF dismantles terror tunnels in Beit Hanoun

IDF's 98th Division clears 'yellow line' area in Beit Hanoun of weapons and terror infrastructure; terrorists near IDF forces, violating ceasefire.

Watch: IDF dismantles terror tunnels in Beit Hanoun

Satellite imagery reveals: US squadron arrived at IAF base

US providing Israel with stealth squadron, advanced air defense capabilities, report says.

Satellite imagery reveals: US squadron arrived at IAF base

Additional pistachio products recalled

Health Ministry orders recall of shelled pistachios due to aflatoxin contamination.

Additional pistachio products recalled

PM Netanyahu and Indian PM Modi visit Yad Vashem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Yad Vashem, tour Hall of Names.

PM Netanyahu and Indian PM Modi visit Yad Vashem

Har Zion Yeshiva celebrates 60 years in Jerusalem ceremony

Celebrating 60 years: 1,500 attendees gather in Jerusalem; senior rabbis deliver remarks at milestone event.

Har Zion Yeshiva celebrates 60 years in Jerusalem ceremony

Including IDF soldiers:

Nearly 30 injured, including IDF soldiers, in two traffic accidents

Two bus accidents, minutes apart, leave nearly 30 injured in southern Israel.

Nearly 30 injured, including IDF soldiers, in two traffic accidents

Israel signs $42m deal for Merkava tank transmissions

Israel MOD signs approximately $42 million deal with Ashot Ashkelon for rehabilitation of Merkava tank transmissions.

Israel signs $42m deal for Merkava tank transmissions

Suspicion:

Suspicion: Senior Shin Bet figure involved in smuggling goods to Gaza

Senior Shin Bet official suspected of involvement in smuggling goods to Gaza in exchange for large sums of money, report says.

Suspicion: Senior Shin Bet figure involved in smuggling goods to Gaza

PA sent half a billion shekels to terrorists in 2025

The Palestinian Authority transferred hundreds of millions of shekels to terrorists over the past year, including "special grants" to those released in the recent hostage deals.

PA sent half a billion shekels to terrorists in 2025

Iran offers investment to stave off US strike

Iran is reportedly seeking to draw the United States into investment opportunities as a way to revive diplomacy and avert a military confrontation.

Iran offers investment to stave off US strike

Kim Jong Un vows to destroy South Korea if threatened

North Korean leader threatens to "completely destroy" South Korea if its security is compromised, calls for US policy changes before resuming dialogue.

Kim Jong Un vows to destroy South Korea if threatened

Fetterman:

Fetterman: US has unique opportunity to reshape Iran

Sen. John Fetterman expresses support for military flexibility against Iran, stating the regime is at its weakest in decades.

Fetterman: US has unique opportunity to reshape Iran

UK government wins right to appeal Palestine Action ban

Britain’s government wins permission to appeal a ruling that deemed its ban on Palestine Action unlawful. The ban will remain in place as the Home Office challenges the decision.

UK government wins right to appeal Palestine Action ban

Lawsuit filed against Arab who assaulted haredi youth in Old City

Jewish teenager injured in a violent assault by an Arab assailant files an 80,000-shekel civil lawsuit, citing the pain and emotional distress he suffered.

Lawsuit filed against Arab who assaulted haredi youth in Old City

Report:

Report: Trump's advisers suggest Israel strike Iran first

Senior advisers to President Trump suggest Israel strike Iran first to bolster US support for action, according to Politico. Those close to the president believe that “we’re going to bomb them".

Report: Trump's advisers suggest Israel strike Iran first

Amid Iran tensions:

Amid Iran tensions: KLM suspends Amsterdam-Tel Aviv flights starting March 1

KLM will suspend flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv starting March 1, citing commercial and operational considerations.

Amid Iran tensions: KLM suspends Amsterdam-Tel Aviv flights starting March 1

The Iranian proposal the US will find difficult to accept

An Arab diplomat who has reviewed key clauses in the draft Iranian proposal claims that Tehran is prepared to reduce its uranium enrichment level from 60% to below 4%.

The Iranian proposal the US will find difficult to accept

Cuba kills four on Florida boat after gunfire at officers

Cuba says its soldiers killed four people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat after it allegedly opened fire in Cuban waters. One Cuban officer was injured in the incident.

Cuba kills four on Florida boat after gunfire at officers

'I wanted to be a martyr'

'I wanted to be a martyr': 16-year-old from Tayibe suspected of planning terror attack

The high schooler allegedly joined the Islamic Jihad, obtained weapons, and underwent training in Samaria.

'I wanted to be a martyr': 16-year-old from Tayibe suspected of planning terror attack

Amb. Huckabee

Amb. Huckabee: 'Threats facing Israel also threaten the United States'

Ambassador Huckabee warned the Knesset Caucus for Israel-US Relations that the security threats facing Israel have direct implications for the United States

Amb. Huckabee: 'Threats facing Israel also threaten the United States'

Drama in Turkey

Turkey arrests former IDF soldier visiting family, joint US-Israeli effort frees her

The former IDF soldier was detained in Turkey on charges of “service in a foreign military" and later freed following intervention by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and US officials.

Turkey arrests former IDF soldier visiting family, joint US-Israeli effort frees her

Netanyahu to be summoned for testimony in Parking Lot case

The Attorney General has approved the police's request to summon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for open testimony in the case involving the late-night meeting, in which his Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman, is suspected.

Netanyahu to be summoned for testimony in Parking Lot case