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Mossad Chief

Mossad Chief: “Campaign will be completed only when the extremist regime is replaced"

Mossad head David Barnea addressed the campaign against Iran, intelligence operations in the heart of Tehran, and the continuation of activities in Iran.

Mossad Chief: “Campaign will be completed only when the extremist regime is replaced"

Assassination attempt targets Jewish OpenAI CEO

A suspect threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and was arrested; authorities say the motive was fear of the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity.

Assassination attempt targets Jewish OpenAI CEO

Watch:

Watch: Soldiers honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust

Holocaust Remembrance Day was marked Tuesday morning across all active IDF combat zones, including Lebanon, Syria, Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza Strip.

Watch: Soldiers honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust

Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that 'in light of the current situation' her country would not renew the defense agreement with Israel

Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel

'True victory'

'True victory' | Holocaust survivor’s son, great-granddaughter sound national siren

A Holocaust survivor’s son and his IDF officer granddaughter activated Israel’s national siren, symbolizing remembrance, continuity, and resilience.

'True victory' | Holocaust survivor’s son, great-granddaughter sound national siren

'Trivializing the Holocaust':

'Trivializing the Holocaust': Outrage over comparison to Nazism in Ben-Gvir's case

A legal filing submitted Tuesday to Israel’s Supreme Court has stirred controversy over its use of historical references and imagery tied to the rise of Nazi Germany.

'Trivializing the Holocaust': Outrage over comparison to Nazism in Ben-Gvir's case

Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

The State of Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day with a series of state ceremonies and a two-minute moment of silence.

Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Diplomatic Firestorm:

Diplomatic Firestorm: Smotrich clashes with Israeli ambassador to Germany

Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks against Germany - but Smotrich refused to recant.

Diplomatic Firestorm: Smotrich clashes with Israeli ambassador to Germany

'Ruining Our Children':

'Ruining Our Children': Bnei Brak educators outraged over vending machines

The city council orders the machines closed down after citizens began complaining of excessive noise late at night and accumulations of garbage in the streets.

'Ruining Our Children': Bnei Brak educators outraged over vending machines

Belgian prime minister's pledge to Jewish leaders

At a joint meeting the prime minister confirmed he will deliver the main speech at the annual memorial for the deportation of Jews during the Holocaust, to be held in Antwerp on May 6.

Belgian prime minister's pledge to Jewish leaders

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade, fell during combat as a result of an overturned Hummer. Three reservists injured.

Cleared for publication: Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco fell in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah leader in fiery speech: Either fight or surrender

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem blasts the Lebanese government, accusing it of collaborating with an American plot to ignite a civil war in Lebanon.

Hezbollah leader in fiery speech: Either fight or surrender

Report:

Report: Trump officials prepare for possible second meeting with Iran

Trump administration officials are holding preliminary discussions for a possible second in-person meeting with Iranian officials before the current ceasefire expires, sources tell CNN.

Report: Trump officials prepare for possible second meeting with Iran

Report:

Report: Trump rejected Iran's 5-year enrichment halt offer

The New York Times reports that, during peace negotiations in Islamabad, the US demanded a 20-year suspension of Iranian uranium enrichment. Iran countered with a maximum of five years, which Trump has rejected.

Report: Trump rejected Iran's 5-year enrichment halt offer

Vance:

Vance: Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court

Vice President JD Vance tells Fox News US-Iran talks in Islamabad made real progress despite no deal being reached. He stresses that Iran must remove its enriched uranium stockpile and accept strict verification to prevent a nuclear weapon.

Vance: Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court

Rare footage:

Rare footage: 68 illegal Palestinian Arab workers discovered crammed inside garbage truck

Police and Defense Ministry inspectors stunned to discover dozens of illegal Palestinian Arabs packed tightly inside a garbage truck that was stopped for inspection.

Rare footage: 68 illegal Palestinian Arab workers discovered crammed inside garbage truck

At Yad Vashem

Holocaust survivor and former judge recites 'El Maleh Rachamim' prayer at Yad Vashem

Holocaust survivor Menachem Neeman, former Deputy President of the Haifa District Court, recites the "El Maleh Rachamim" prayer at the central Yom Hashoah ceremony at Yad Vashem.

Holocaust survivor and former judge recites 'El Maleh Rachamim' prayer at Yad Vashem

Police to compensate haredi youth NIS 414,000

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sharply criticized police negligence in filling out arrest reports and conducting baseless legal proceedings.

Police to compensate haredi youth NIS 414,000

Home Front Command updates defensive guidelines

New Home Front Command guidelines: limited activity in the north, gatherings limited to 5,000 in other areas.

Home Front Command updates defensive guidelines

'It will be good here'

The Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in battle

President Herzog recounts the story of a Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in Gaza, highlighting resilience, loss, and continuity.

The Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in battle

Trump

Trump: 'Either Iran will give us the uranium or we'll take it'

US President says the talks with Iran collapsed because of Iran's refusal to accept that it will not obtain a nuclear weapon. 'We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world.'

Trump: 'Either Iran will give us the uranium or we'll take it'

'We will not be deterred!'

IDF Chief's powerful message for Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'We will not be deterred!'

IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir vows Israel will not be deterred, highlighting ongoing operations against Iran and a historic mission to eliminate threats.

IDF Chief's powerful message for Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'We will not be deterred!'

Netanyahu at Holocaust ceremony:

Netanyahu at Holocaust ceremony: 'Europe is infested today with a deep moral weakness'

Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony begins at Yad Vashem, honoring the memories of six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.

Netanyahu at Holocaust ceremony: 'Europe is infested today with a deep moral weakness'

Netanyahu thanks ‘true friend’ Orban, signals new chapter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Viktor Orban’s steadfast support for Israel and looks ahead to strengthening ties with Hungary’s new leadership.

Netanyahu thanks ‘true friend’ Orban, signals new chapter

Sa’ar: ‘Never again’ means stopping Iran’s nuclear threat

At Holocaust ceremony, FM Sa’ar warns Iran is a global threat and says Israel will act to prevent nuclear weapons, citing lessons of history and appeasement.

Sa’ar: ‘Never again’ means stopping Iran’s nuclear threat

Terrorist involved in killing of 21 soldiers eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist cell that was planning to carry out an attack against IDF forces in the central Gaza Strip. Among those eliminated was a terrorist who was involved in the building collapse disaster in which 21 fighters were killed.

Terrorist involved in killing of 21 soldiers eliminated

High Court rules

High Court rules: Women to be integrated into Armored Corps

A panel of Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled that the IDF must ensure full equality of opportunity between men and women in role assignments, even combat assignments.

High Court rules: Women to be integrated into Armored Corps

Hungary Jews praise Orbán, urge ties under new PM

Hungary’s Jewish community praised Viktor Orbán and voiced hope that new leader Péter Magyar will maintain security and ties with Israel.

Hungary Jews praise Orbán, urge ties under new PM

8 soldiers injured by explosive drone in south Lebanon

Eight IDF soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon after an explosive drone fell, including two in moderate condition and six lightly injured.

8 soldiers injured by explosive drone in south Lebanon

Official

Official: US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins

Starting at 5:00 p.m. today (Monday), U.S. Central Command has begun implementing a full maritime blockade on all sea traffic entering and leaving Iran’s ports.

Official: US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins

'Eternal Darkness'

IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah

The IDF says over 250 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, were eliminated in major airstrikes across Lebanon during largest attack on Hezbollah since operation began.

IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah

Israel’s highest civilian honor to be awarded to Argentinian President Milei

President Isaac Herzog will confer the Presidential Medal of Honor upon the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, in recognition of his consistent and outspoken commitment to the State of Israel.

Israel’s highest civilian honor to be awarded to Argentinian President Milei

Direct hit in Nahariya

Direct hit in Nahariya: One hurt, heavy damage to residential building

A heavy rocket barrage was launched this morning from Lebanon toward the city of Nahariya and the surrounding areas. According to IDF data, most of the launches were intercepted, but one rocket exploded near a residential building in the city.

Direct hit in Nahariya: One hurt, heavy damage to residential building

Special rabbinical resolution:

Special rabbinical resolution: 'Thank President Trump who defends our land and the world'

Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Council thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF soldiers, and US President Donald Trump for their role during the war.

Special rabbinical resolution: 'Thank President Trump who defends our land and the world'

Just before blockade begins

Just before the blockade begins: Attempt to renew US-Iran negotiations

The Pakistani Defense Minister estimated that there was a chance for another round of talks, while the US Central Command was preparing for a complete blockade of Iranian ports.

Just before the blockade begins: Attempt to renew US-Iran negotiations

EU envoys in Israel honor Holocaust victims, warn of antisemitism

EU ambassadors in Israel honor Holocaust victims, highlight rising antisemitism, and reaffirm commitment to protecting Jewish life across Europe.

EU envoys in Israel honor Holocaust victims, warn of antisemitism

Watch: Drone eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

Troops located a terrorist cell that was planning to attack soldiers using explosive drones. The troops eliminated the terrorists using a drone.

Watch: Drone eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

Training in Be’eri:

Training in Be’eri: Preparing communities to prevent the next Oct. 7

Watch: Within the burnt ruins of Kibbutz Be’eri, Magen 48 trains local security teams for the next October 7th.

Training in Be’eri: Preparing communities to prevent the next Oct. 7

Indictment

Indictment: Man planned to assassinate Naftali Bennett for Iran

The Prosecutor's Office has filed a serious indictment against Ami Gaidarov, who is accused of manufacturing 10 kg of explosives and offering to serve as a suicide bomber.

Indictment: Man planned to assassinate Naftali Bennett for Iran

Jerusalem mayor insists:

Jerusalem mayor insists: Independence Day celebrations to take place as usual

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion pushes back against wave of event cancellations, insists capital city will celebrate Independence Day as usual.

Jerusalem mayor insists: Independence Day celebrations to take place as usual