Poll
Most Americans hold negative views of Israel and Netanyahu
A new poll conducted during the war with Iran shows that 60% of Americans hold a negative view of Israel, while 59% say they do not trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Israeli woman killed in kitesurfing accident in Sinai
Noa Mor, 38, from Tel Aviv, was killed this past Sunday in a kitesurfing accident in Sinai, Egypt.
Lapid on ceasefire:
Lapid on ceasefire: 'Netanyahu cheated Israel and its partners'
Opposition leaders lash out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Iran ceasefire a failure and accusing him of mismanagement and deception.
El Al restores full service
Starting next week, the Israeli carrier will operate full flights to approximately 30 destinations.
Iran blocks ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after opening strait
Iranian government begins blocking ships hours into ceasefire, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite Trump's assurances the Hezbollah conflict is separate from the ceasefire.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Ceasefire is temporary, Israel ready to resume war
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel achieved major gains against Iran but warns the war is not over and operations could resume at any moment.
Many cities announce return to school tomorrow
Even before the Home Front Command announced any change in its guidelines, many municipal authorities already independently declared a return to educational activity starting tomorrow.
White House: World should take Trump's word very seriously
The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says US President Donald Trump's negotiating style brought Iran to say that they wanted a ceasefire because they couldn't take being bombed.
The Home Front Command's new guidelines after the ceasefire
In accordance with the ongoing situational assessment of the Home Front Command, it has been decided to update the defense policy starting tomorrow at 6:00 a.m.
Surprise attack:
Surprise attack: IDF strikes 100 targets in Lebanon
Within 10 minutes and across multiple areas simultaneously: The IDF completed the largest coordinated strike targeting more than 100 Hezbollah command centers and military sites.
SSGT Yosef Lifshiz fell in battle in southern Lebanon
Staff Sergeant Touvel Yosef Lifshiz, aged 20, from Beit She'an, fell during a raid in southern Lebanon.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs President Trump’s pause on Iran strikes, stressing it hinges on Tehran’s actions and excludes Lebanon.
Chag Sameach from Israel National News!
Wishing a joyous holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.
After Pakistani request
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire in Iran after Pakistani request
Trump announces he has agreed to a two-week "double sided ceasefire" in Iran, after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for a two-week lull in order to give time for diplomacy.
New York City:
NYC teen arrested for threatening to murder Jewish children in Brooklyn
18-year-old from Harlem arrested after threatening in a video to kill Jewish children in Brooklyn. NYPD files terrorism charges against him.
Iran-backed militia in Iraq releases kidnapped US journalist
Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah releases American journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped last week in Baghdad.
Major blow
Major blow: IDF destroys Iran’s key sonar and missile sites
IDF strikes central Iranian production sites in Shiraz and Karaj, destroying facilities for sonar systems and naval cruise missiles.
Russia and China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blockaded since the US-Israel war began.
Watch:
Watch: IDF troops pursue and strike Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon
IDF's 146 Division continues operations in southern Lebanon, eliminating some 130 terrorists and dismantling over 1,000 terror sites to secure northern Israel.
UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival
Rapper Ye denied entry to the UK ahead of his planned Wireless Festival performance, prompting organizers to cancel the event amid mounting backlash over his past antisemitic statements.
Chag Sameach from Israel!
Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America
Seventh Day of Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'We destroyed planes and helicopters; we struck infrastructure of the IRGC'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement confirming that the Air Force attacked railways and bridges in Iran.
US launches dozens of strikes on Kharg Island
US launches about 50 strikes on military facilities on the island which controls 90% of Iran's oil exports.
Western Wall Heritage Foundation
'Number of worshippers can be further increased, subject to security approval'
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation announced that hundreds of additional worshipers may be allowed to enter the Western Wall plaza if the move is approved.
Nutella:
Taking spreading smiles to new heights
During a live broadcast from space by the Artemis 2 mission crew, a jar of Nutella spread suddenly appeared, floating through the air. Nutella: 'Honored to have traveled further than any spread in history. Taking spreading smiles to new heights.'
Trump
Trump:'A whole civilization will die tonight,never to be brought back'
US President reiterates his ultimatum to Iran to reach an agreement by tonight to end the conflict or face devastating consequences.
Murderous rocket strike:
Vladimir, Lena, Dima, and Lucille Jane, killed in Haifa missile strike, are laid to rest
Vladimir Gershovitz, his wife Lena Ostrovsky, their son Dima, and his wife Lucille Jane were laid to rest after being killed in an Iranian missile strike on Haifa.
Three Israelis indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza
A career officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel and a reserve officer with the rank of major teamed up with a Rahat resident and smuggled goods into Gaza via aid trucks.
Iranian cluster missile launch:
16 impact sites in central Israel following Iranian cluster missile launch
Second missile launch from Iran within hours. 40 missiles launched at northern Israel since the morning. Fallen projectiles injure one, cause damage in Nahariya.
Passover in Ukraine - from prisons to the presidential office
Despite the war, thousands of Jews celebrated the Passover Seder in the Ukrainian capital. Soldiers returned from the front, President Zelensky sent greetings, and matzah was delivered to prisoners.
Istanbul:
Istanbul: Two terrorists killed in shooting near Israeli consulate
An armed group opened fire at a building adjacent to the Israeli mission. Turkish security forces managed to eliminate or arrest them all at the scene.
Historic: Artemis II mission films far-side of the moon
Artemis II crew sets new distance record, captures far side images and observes eclipse and meteoroid impacts during landmark lunar flyby.
IDF bombs seventh bridge over Litani
The bridges were used by Hezbollah to move reinforcements and supplies to threaten northern Israel.
Hezbollah Footage:
Hezbollah Footage: IDF equipment left in Lebanon after intense battle
During a combined operation by paratroopers and the Yahalom unit, heavy fire caused casualties and led to a rapid withdrawal. Engineering equipment left in the area was destroyed from the air to prevent capture or reuse.
Missile-cam footage:
Missile-cam footage: IDF makes quick work of Iranian air defense systems
In precise strikes carried out under the direction of IDF intelligence, more than 130 Iranian terror regime air defense systems were eliminated.
Aftermath:
Aftermath: Car flipped and stopped by shelter; no injuries
An Iranian missile that triggered sirens in many cities caused a car to overturn near a shelter in Ramat HaSharon and damaged infrastructure in Rosh HaAyin and on the border of Bnei Brak.
Critical site targeted
Wide IDF airstrike cripples Iran’s missile production network
The IDF carried out a large-scale strike in Iran, targeting missile launch sites and a key facility producing materials used in explosives and ballistic weapons.
Watch:
Watch: Police drone exposed illegal infiltrators on roof
During a nighttime operation by the Northern District and Border Police, ten undocumented infiltrators hiding on the roof of a building under construction were arrested.
Anti-tank missile defense line
IDF concludes major stage of operations in Lebanon
98th Division has expanded its targeted ground operations and completed its deployment along the anti-tank missile defense line in southern Lebanon.
'Power Plant and Bridge Day'
IDF calls on Iranian civilians to avoid all trains ahead of 'Power Plant and Bridge Day'
IDF issues warning in Farsi, calling on Iranian civilians to avoid railroads until 9:00 p.m.
