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Trump:

Trump: Iran's president asked for ceasefire, we'll consider when Hormuz reopens

US President claims the Iranian president asked for a ceasefire, says he will consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. ' Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion.'

Trump: Iran's president asked for ceasefire, we'll consider when Hormuz reopens

Missing soldier's grave found after 78 years

Private Dov Premat, who fell in the battle of Malkiya in June 1948 at the age of 17, had until now been defined as an IDF fallen soldier whose burial place was unknown

Missing soldier's grave found after 78 years

“Happy Holiday from Lebanon"

“Happy Holiday from Lebanon": The final gift that became a painful farewell

The funeral procession of Staff Sergeant Gilad Harel was held today in Modi’in. His partner eulogized him in tears: “You made me happy-our love was at first sight."

“Happy Holiday from Lebanon": The final gift that became a painful farewell

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes: IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Air Force tanker aircraft, which have carried out approximately 2,000 aerial refuelings, enable Israel's sustained air superiority in Iran over time.

Behind the scenes: IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Passover Eve:

Passover Eve: New community breaks ground in Binyamin

The new town of Maoz Tzur connects Gush Dolev-Telmonim to Route 443, making the establishment of a new community a strategic move in western Binyamin.

Passover Eve: New community breaks ground in Binyamin

Woman moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv

A woman was moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv. Rescue forces are at the scene.

Woman moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv

'Shape of the Land of Israel'

'Shape of the Land of Israel': Smotrich shows the piece of shrapnel that wounded his son

In a personal post, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich shared a photo of the shrapnel that was removed from his son's body after he was wounded in Lebanon.

'Shape of the Land of Israel': Smotrich shows the piece of shrapnel that wounded his son

IDF kills Hezbollah tunnel architect

Mahdi Vafaei, head of the engineering branch in the Quds Force's Lebanon corps, was killed in Iran. He was the mastermind behind dozens of terror tunnels in Lebanon and Syria.

IDF kills Hezbollah tunnel architect

Cluster head missile:

Doctors fighting for life of critically injured 11-year-old girl

Sheba Hospital updated that medical teams are fighting for the life of the 11-year-old girl critically injured by the Iranian missile strike in Bnei Brak. Her father is in moderate condition, and six additional children have been admitted to the emergency room.

Doctors fighting for life of critically injured 11-year-old girl

Chag Sameach!

Erev Pesach and holiday times 2026

The joy at the prospect of the seder, at noting the times below, and at keeping the holiday’s mitzvot is accompanied by prayers for the safety of our IDF soldiers fighting at various battle fronts for our safety and security.

Erev Pesach and holiday times 2026

For threatening US companies

US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese for threatening American companies

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz sharply criticizes Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for sending threats of “criminal liability" to American companies for working with Israel, calling her the “UN’s leading in-house Hamas propagandist".

US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese for threatening American companies

Poll:

Poll: 66% of Americans want quick end to Iran war

Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 66% of Americans want the US to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if it means not achieving Trump administration’s goals.

Poll: 66% of Americans want quick end to Iran war

Roaring Lion in numbers

Roaring Lion in numbers: Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions

The IDF has carried out more than 800 strike sorties against the Iranian regime, using approximately 16,000 munitions. Over 5,000 new targets were identified and struck.

Roaring Lion in numbers: Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions

Rubio:

Rubio: End of Iran war is near, but not today or tomorrow

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Fox News that the end of the war in Iran is approaching, though not immediately. He states the US is on or ahead of schedule in achieving its four war objectives.

Rubio: End of Iran war is near, but not today or tomorrow

Herzog to world Jewry:

Herzog to world Jewry: In dark times, Passover reminds us of resilience

In a video statement for Passover, President Isaac Herzog urges global Jewry to draw strength from tradition, embrace faith, and look toward a future of safety and peace as “one nation, Am Echad."

Herzog to world Jewry: In dark times, Passover reminds us of resilience

Three Israelis extracted from restaurant in Qalqilya

Civil Administration extracts three Israeli citizens who had entered Palestinian Arab city in violation of the law and at great risk to their lives.

Three Israelis extracted from restaurant in Qalqilya

Terror using civilian company

Terror using civilian company: IDF strikes facility providing chemicals to Iranian regime

IDF strikes secret Iranian facility owned by Tofiq Daru Company that systematically supplied fentanyl and other chemicals to the SPND organization for developing chemical weapons.

Terror using civilian company: IDF strikes facility providing chemicals to Iranian regime

Watch: American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad

American freelance journalist kidnapped in central Baghdad. Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors.

Watch: American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad

Iranian threat against Apple, Google, and Intel

The IRGC warned that the companies “have become legitimate targets because they are a primary component in planning and tracking assassination targets."

Iranian threat against Apple, Google, and Intel

Baby dies after circumcision, mohel arrested

A Bnei Brak mohel is under investigation for negligent homicide after an infant he circumcised two weeks earlier passed away from an infection.

Baby dies after circumcision, mohel arrested

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: No prior indication of massive barrage on northern Israel

Shortly after Hezbollah launched dozens of missiles and drones at northern Israel, IDF Spokesman Defrin clarified that the IDF had no warning of the barrage.

IDF Spokesman: No prior indication of massive barrage on northern Israel

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We have inflicted 10 plagues on Iran's axis of evil'

Prime Minister Netanyahu delivers a statement to the nation on the war with Iran and Hezbollah on the eve of Passover.

Netanyahu: 'We have inflicted 10 plagues on Iran's axis of evil'

Four barrages in 20 minutes

Four barrages in 20 minutes: Continuous fire from Lebanon toward northern communities

At least 15 rockets were fired from Lebanon toward wide areas in the north-from the Krayot to Kiryat Shmona. So far, six impact sites have been identified. There were no casualties.

Four barrages in 20 minutes: Continuous fire from Lebanon toward northern communities

Danon shows Security Council

Danon shows Security Council: 'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed that the recent incidents in which UNIFIL forces were hit in southern Lebanon were a direct result of Hezbollah activity.

Danon shows Security Council: 'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'

Commander's powerful message after four soldiers were killed

After four Nahal Reconnaissance Unit troops fell in battle, the brigade commander reminds his troops why they are fighting.

Commander's powerful message after four soldiers were killed

Trump:

Trump: 'My sole focus is stopping Iran from getting nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

US President tells New York Post the war will 'not last much longer,; US is 'obliterating' Iran's forces.

Trump: 'My sole focus is stopping Iran from getting nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

IDF eliminates key Hamas naval terrorist

Ibrahim al-Khaldi, who served as a source of expertise while planning and advancing maritime terror attacks, was eliminated in the area of Nuseirat.

IDF eliminates key Hamas naval terrorist

Tehran:

Tehran: 20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Over the last 24 hours, the IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting 20 weapon manufacturing sites and a research and development site.

Tehran: 20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Man who desecrated monument for fallen officer arrested

Police arrested a Mevasseret Zion resident after he allegedly used a hammer to damage a monument for 1st SGT Yossi Kirma, who fell while preventing a terror attack in 2016.

Man who desecrated monument for fallen officer arrested

Watch:

Watch: Rocket launchers aimed at Israel destroyed

IDF soldiers of the 146 Division located and destroyed dozens of rocket launchers loaded and ready to launch missiles towards the State of Israel.

Watch: Rocket launchers aimed at Israel destroyed

Chief of Staff to CENTOM chief

Chief of Staff to CENTOM chief: 'Iranian axis is collapsing, we'll achieve our objectives'

Eyal Zamir hosted Admiral Brad Cooper to coordinate the next steps in the joint campaign against Tehran.

Chief of Staff to CENTOM chief: 'Iranian axis is collapsing, we'll achieve our objectives'

Missile-cam:

Dramatic missile-cam footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran

Special footage published by the IDF for the first time shows precise strikes carried out against air defense systems across Tehran.

Dramatic missile-cam footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: Hezbollah seized Christian village, using it to launch attacks

The IDF revealed that Hezbollah took control of Qawzah in southern Lebanon and has begun launching terror attacks from within the village.

IDF reveals: Hezbollah seized Christian village, using it to launch attacks

Trump

Trump: 'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move

US President Donald Trump sharply attacked France after it prevented the passage of planes carrying military supplies to Israel over its territory

Trump: 'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move

Secretary Hegseth reveals he visited troops in Middle East

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, hold a press briefing at the Pentagon to discuss Operation Epic Fury.

Secretary Hegseth reveals he visited troops in Middle East

Hit and run:

State prosecution files appeal against lenient sentence for Carol Fassler in hit-and-run

State prosecution files appeal against the lenient one-year prison sentence given to 82-year-old Carol Fassler, after four-year-old Rafael Adana died in hit-and-run in Netanya.

State prosecution files appeal against lenient sentence for Carol Fassler in hit-and-run

Watch:

Watch: Moment of the strike in Avivim

A construction worker who was working on the roof of a building in moshav Avivim was hit by shrapnel from a missile fired by Hezbollah, lost his balance and fell about 5 meters.

Watch: Moment of the strike in Avivim

Ben-Gvir sends voice recording to millions of Israelis

Minister Ben-Gvir distributed a personal recording to millions of Israeli citizens to celebrate the passage of the law imposing a death penalty on terrorists.

Ben-Gvir sends voice recording to millions of Israelis

Will the public fund aid for mortgage borrowers?

Despite opposition from the Bank of Israel and financial professionals, the government is advancing a bill to provide billions in aid to borrowers with variable-rate mortgages.

Will the public fund aid for mortgage borrowers?

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Four Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Lebanon

Noam, Ben, Maxsim and Gilad fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Cleared for publication: Four Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Lebanon