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.
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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.
IDF eliminates Hamas weapons smuggler in central Gaza
Terrorist Ali Ahmad Ali Amrain, involved in supplying weapons for terror attacks, killed in precision strike.
Beit El mourns the loss of longtime resident Yossi Segal
Yossi and his wife, Urit, moved to Bet El more than 45 years ago, during the community’s earliest years. He quickly became an integral part of the Beit El yeshiva community.
Iranian spy in the capital:
Iranian spy in the capital: Tehran enlisted young Jerusalemite to collect intelligence
A 21-year-old Jerusalem resident allegedly recruited by Iranian intelligence carried out surveillance tasks for payment, prompting a joint Shin Bet and police investigation.
Education Ministry: Remote learning to continue through week's end
As Passover break nears its end, Education Ministry says initial return to school will be in line with pre-Passover model; next week's schedule to be determined later this week.
IAF strike kills ‘Imam Hussein’ Division artillery chief
IDF eliminates artillery commander of the 'Imam Hussein' Division, destroys fire-control headquarters.
After 18-hour search:
After 18-hour search: Four bodies extracted from building that was hit by missile in Haifa
Bodies of parents, their son, and his partner extracted from building that sustained a direct hit from a missile in Haifa. An 82-year-old man was seriously injured.
Burial mix-up:
Burial mix-up: Wrong body buried instead of soccer legend
A mistaken identity led to the burial of the wrong body instead of that of Hanan Adani, longtime director of Hapoel Marmorek, prompting reburial and an investigation.
Haifa missile strike:
Investigation reveals missile broke apart mid-air, causing interceptors to miss
Initial investigation into Haifa impact site reveals warhead did not detonate; four missing persons believed to have not been in shelter at the time of the strike.
IRGC intelligence chief eliminated
Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announces the elimination of the head of its intelligence array, Majid Khademi.
Investigation reveals:
Investigation reveals: Israelis suspected of producing explosives for Iran
Court lifts gag order on investigation into alleged network manufacturing and testing explosives under Tehran’s direction.
Pakistan's proposal for an immediate ceasefire and Hormuz solution
Pakistan advanced a two-stage ceasefire proposal as US President Donald Trump warned Iran of escalation amid ongoing regional conflict.
Watch: Woman stands up and walks away after being hurt by missile
Dramatic footage reveals moment of impact, shows 34-year-old woman stand up and walk moments after being bowled over by blast wave.
After a long struggle:
After a long struggle: Air Force Major Assaf Dagan recognized as fallen soldier
The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Air Force weapon systems officer Assaf Dagan as a fallen soldier more than a year and a half after he took his own life.
Tragedy in Lod: Six-year-old dies following swing accident
Avigayil Elimelech, 6, dies after being strangled by swing's rope while playing in her yard; police demand autopsy.
While public is banned:
Outrage after convicted leader allowed to pray at Western Wall
As thousands of worshippers are blocked from entering Western Wall Plaza due to Home Front Command guidelines, police allow 'Shuvu Banim' leader Eliezer Berland special access to Judaism's holiest site.
Barrages to center and north
Iranian barrage on central and northern Israel, Woman severely injured by fallen missile
Sirens in central Israel, Samaria, Jerusalem, Coastal Plain and northern Israel after a series of launches from Iran. 34-year old woman by impact in Petah Tikva.
Pakistan and Egypt channel US-Iran communications amid war
Pakistan and Egypt are channeling communications between US and Iranian officials, a Pakistani source tells CNN.
Attacker of Queens rabbi in custody after skipping court
A Queens man indicted on hate crime charges for assaulting a rabbi on International Holocaust Remembrance Day is in custody after failing to appear in court.
Iranian-linked militias attack US diplomats in Iraq
Iranian-linked militias launch two attacks on US diplomats and facilities in Iraq, the State Department says.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran’s new underground site in Isfahan still uninspected
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi tells PBS Frontline that Iran's new underground enrichment facility in Isfahan remains uninspected, calling it an “object of interest".
AiTelly analysis:
AiTelly analysis: How a US F-15 jet was shot down and its pilot rescued
Watch: AiTelly analyzes how Iranian forces downed US F-15E with a Russian missile and how the pilot was rescued while the rescuers faced ambush fire.
Watch:
Watch: US Army destroys Iranian drones
CENTCOM publishes footage of US Army aircraft taking out Iranian drones.
Chilling stories from captivity:
Chilling stories from captivity: 'I saw death before my eyes, G-d was with me'
Former hostage Rom Braslavski recounts near-death moments, a failed suicide attempt, and unwavering faith during brutal Hamas captivity in Gaza.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'Prayer is as important as protests'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Supreme Court's decision to allow demonstrations in Tel Aviv, noting there are restrictions on prayer at the Western Wall during the Passover holiday.
IDF strikes Hezbollah-linked gas stations in Beirut
Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has struck more than 15 gas stations of the “Al-Amana" company, which is controlled by Hezbollah
'We feared it was a trap'
Trump reveals the drama behind the rescue in Iran
US President Donald Trump says fears of an Iranian trap followed a downed F-15, as special forces rescued two crew members in complex operations.
Drone footage shows devastation in Haifa
A drone camera captured the scene where a 400 kg Iranian ballistic missile struck a 7-story residential building in Haifa, severely wounding an 83-year old man.
22 Years Later:
22 Years Later: Ruling against Palestinian Authority restored
The U.S. federal appeals court reinstated the 2015 judgment ordering the Palestinian Authority and the PLO to pay $655.5 million to victims of terrorism.
Police request approval to open Western Wall and Temple Mount
Police presented a plan to the Supreme Court to allow worshippers into the Western Wall and the Temple Mount in small groups of up to 150 people, with immediate evacuation in the event of an alert.
