Dozens of terror targets struck:
IDF destroys underground tunnel in Rafah, strikes dozens of terror targets
IDF forces continue widescale operations against terror groups, guided by IDF and ISA intelligence.
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On crutches:
Injured soldier opens the Torah Ark on crutches
Injured soldier Elnatan Goldstein opens Torah Ark as thousands join the Hallel prayer, held with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu at the foot of the Old City.
Yassam officer injured in ramming at Dhaharyia Junction
Yassam officer injured in ramming during enforcement activity, large numbers of security forces pursuing suspect.
'Despicable characters'
'Despicable characters': Leftist activists spread hametz on minister's street
Leftist activists spread pita bread on street where Minister Idit Silman resides, in provocative act intended to desecrate the holiday of Passover.
PM to hostage family:
PM: 'We are holding negotiations to return 10 hostages'
PM Netanyahu speaks with the family of hostage Eitan Mor and informs them that negotiations are being held for the return of ten hostages.
Egypt's proposal: Hamas will release 11 living hostages
Egyptian proposal would see 40-70 day ceasefire in Gaza, alongside release of 1,100 terrorists, Al Akhbar reports.
Report: ISA chief to step down in the next few weeks
ISA chief Ronen Bar has said that he intends to resign soon due to the consequences of an ongoing legal battle over whether he may be fired, report says.
Parents of the late Itay Chen receive chilling message
Family of Itay Chen, IDF soldier who fell in battle at Nahal Oz and whose body was abducted to Gaza, receives app message that he is being released from IDF service.
Former NSC director:
Former NSC director: 'Theater is set for Israel strike of Iran'
Former Special Assistant to the President, Michael Allen, joins 'Fox News Live' to discuss the White House's meetings with Iran officials over denuclearization of the country.
Watch live:
Watch live: Thousands attend holiday prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu
Near the walls of Jerusalem's Old City, Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and yeshiva dean Rabbi Eyal Yakobovitz lead thousands in festival prayers.
One in custody:
Arson at Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro's residence
The Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating a suspected arson that occurred overnight at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.
Foreign Ministry:
Foreign Ministry: 'Some details Germany unfortunately left out'
Israel's Foreign Ministry corrected a tweet from its opposite number from Germany condemning the bombing of a Gazan hospital.
Haredi Rabbi calls to divest from email
A Hasidic community announced that it will stop sending updates via email to its followers as part of its struggle against technology.
Dozens arrested
European Hezbollah drone network dismantled, dozens arrested across four countries
Authorities uncover massive logistics operation supplying Hezbollah with drone components across Spain, Germany, France, and the UK.
Houthis claim to have launched two missiles at Israel
The Houthi terrorist rebels claim to have targeted the Sdot Micha Airbase and Ben Gurion Airport.
Former Mossad agents call to end the war
About 250 former Mossad members, including three former heads of the organization, call to end the war to.secure the hostages.
Dozens of families hold Seder at Gaza border
A communal Seder was held near the Gaza Strip as a call to the government to retake Gaza as Israeli territory.
'Screw you!'
'Screw you!' | Netanyahu's son attacks French President, PM backs him up
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair, attacks French President Macron for calling for the creation of a Palestinian state. PM Netanyahu: 'We will not endanger our existence because of illusions that are disconnected from reality.'
Chief of Staff:
Chief of Staff: 'This is our duty – freedom!'
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held the Passover Seder at the Mevo Dotan post in northern Samaria, together with troops who have been operating since the October 7th Massacre.
Trump's Passover blessing:
President Trump's Passover blessing: 'May God continue to watch over the Jewish people'
US President Donald Trump issued a statement greeting the Jewish people in honor of the holiday of Passover. 'A reminder not only of the enduring strength of the Jewish people, but the importance of putting our faith in almighty G-d no matter what the circumstances.'
Ballistic missile launched from Yemen, fragments fall in Hebron
A Houthi missile set off sirens across central Israel. IDF: 'Interception attempts were carried out, and the missile was likely successfully intercepted.'
Watch: Israeli Navy operates in Gaza
Since the beginning of the current operation in Gaza, Israeli Navy forces have been carrying out offensive missions, providing fire support and observation for ground forces in the Gaza Strip.
Watch:
Watch: IDF troops destroy 1.2 KM long tunnel route
Northern Gaza Brigade troops located a weapons storage facility containing a stockpile of around 20 explosive devices, an anti-tank guided missile, and other weapons.
Sign of life:
Sign of life: Hamas publishes sign of life from Edan Alexander
The terror organization published a video showing the American-Israeli hostage.
IDF encircles Rafah
The troops completed the establishment of the Morag route, separating Rafah and Khan Yunis, and entered the area of Daraj Tufah in the Gaza city.
Louisiana judge rules:
Louisiana judge rules Columbia U activist Khalil Mahmoud can be deported
Louisiana immigration judge rules that activist Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, who initiated anti-Israel protests on campus, can be deported.
Drone intercepted en route to Israel crashes in Jordan, sparks fire
Jordan says a drone intercepted by the IDF on its way to Israel crashed in Ma'in village, igniting a fire. No casualties reported, emergency teams quickly contained the blaze.
Mechanical failure
Three killed in Florida plane crash after reported mechanical failure
Small aircraft crashes near Military Trail in Boca Raton shortly after takeoff, killing all three people on board. One person on the ground injured. Authorities believe mechanical failure may be to blame.
Southern Gaza:
IDF officer moderately injured after Gaza terror cell opens fire
IDF officer moderately injured from terrorist fire in the southern Gaza Strip. Troops eliminate two of the terrorists, the third eliminated by the IAF.
IAF intercepts UAV making its way to Israel from the east
UAV that was on its way to Israeli territory from Yemen intercepted by the IAF in the Dead Sea area. IDF says no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
During Passover:
IDF maintains full operational readiness across all fronts during Passover
Despite the Passover holiday, the IDF remains fully operational across all fronts. In Gaza, troops target terrorists and infrastructure, while Northern Command defends the Galilee and operates in Lebanon and Syria. Central Command secures key areas in Judea and Samaria. The IAF and Navy support missions across all sectors.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel!
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America
Shabbat begins in Israel, to be followed by Passover. INN's North America desk will update the site until the start of Shabbat in New York. Updates from Israel resume following the conclusion of Passover on Sunday night.
Khamenei warned: Iran will be attacked and your regime will fall
During a meeting with Iranian officials, the Supreme Leader was warned that if he avoided negotiations with the Americans, it may lead to the end of his regime.
Nobel Prize Winner:
Nobel Prize Winner: 'Campaign for the release of the hostages raises their price'
Professor Yisrael Aumann, winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, says that the broad campaign and the intense public discourse in Israel signals to the enemy how sensitive this issue is.
Building turns into deathtrap
Building turns into deathtrap: Near disaster while searching for Chametz
A fire that broke out in an apartment in Beitar Illit was found to have been caused by a candle used to search for chametz, which set a sweater in a closet on fire.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Letter is from a noisy group of retirees'
The Prime Minister dismissed the letter sent by a group of former Air Force soldiers, saying their claims no longer impressed the public.
'Hitler was the best leader'
'Hitler was the best leader': The antisemitic homework found in Rafah
IDF troops found a notebook with what is apparently a Gaza schoolchild's English homework featuring sentences that disparage the Jews and praise terror.
Pres. Herzog visits ex-hostage:
Pres. Herzog visits ex-hostage: In heart of storm, you bring humanity, hope, great light
President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog met today with Liri Albag who recently returned from Hamas captivity in Gaza and her family.
Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard
Booby-trapped tunnel with entrance in a kindergarten found during operation in Rafah.
IDF:
IDF: Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated
IDF and ISA targeted and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Iyad Muhammad Farhat, head of sniper fire for Hamas' Tel al-Sultan Battalion, who was responsible for planning and executing sniper attacks against IDF troops.
