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Only one week on the job

Commander of Iranian division eliminated in Beirut after only one week on the job

The IDF eliminated Hassan Ali Marwan, who took over as commander of the Quds Force Imam Hussein Division last week after his predecessor was eliminated.

Commander of Iranian division eliminated in Beirut after only one week on the job

Suspected Iranian hacking attempt:

Suspected Iranian hacking attempt: Attackers pose as minister's wife to breach MK's phone

Hostile actors attempted to hack MK Amit Halevi’s phone using fake WhatsApp messages, but he identified the threat and alerted Knesset cyber officials.

Suspected Iranian hacking attempt: Attackers pose as minister's wife to breach MK's phone

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: 'Terrorism in Judea and Samaria at lowest levels we've seen'

Alongside praise for the decline in terrorism in Judea and Samaria, the Chief of Staff slammed perpetrators of nationalist crime.

Chief of Staff: 'Terrorism in Judea and Samaria at lowest levels we've seen'

Sa'ar to French counterpart:

Sa'ar to French counterpart: World's de facto acceptance of maritime terror encourages it

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells French FM Jean-Noël Barrot Iran’s actions threaten global trade and urges action against Hezbollah.

Sa'ar to French counterpart: World's de facto acceptance of maritime terror encourages it

Ben Gvir's response

Ben Gvir's response: 'I'm dying to execute terrorists'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed the fabricated reports published in Iran that he had been assassinated.

Ben Gvir's response: 'I'm dying to execute terrorists'

Finding, detecting, eliminating

Finding, detecting, eliminating | A look at IDF Field Reconnaissance operations in Lebanon

Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, IDF soldiers have identified and eliminated dozens of Hezbollah terrorists and dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites.

Finding, detecting, eliminating | A look at IDF Field Reconnaissance operations in Lebanon

'Did I say too much?'

'Did I say too much?' Minister Katz's cryptic revelation

Minister Haim Katz hints at a possible future system that could eliminate missile warning sirens, before quickly walking back his remarks.

'Did I say too much?' Minister Katz's cryptic revelation

Senate hearing

Senate hearing: 'Iran suffered strategic defeat, but regime survives'

In a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, the Director of National Intelligence assessed that Iran's strength had been significantly degraded as a result of the war.

Senate hearing: 'Iran suffered strategic defeat, but regime survives'

Ben Gurion Airport

Three private jets damaged by missile fragments at Ben Gurion Airport in recent days

Three private passenger aircraft were damaged by fallen missile fragments while parked at the airport, with one catching fire.

Three private jets damaged by missile fragments at Ben Gurion Airport in recent days

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Hezbollah-controlled gas stations targeted in overnight strikes

The IDF struck gas stations belonging to the al-Amana Fuel Company, a fundamental economic infrastructure that supports Hezbollah's military capabilities.

IDF confirms: Hezbollah-controlled gas stations targeted in overnight strikes

Two measles cases identified at hospital in central Israel

Child in PICU, staffer in same department, infected with measles, Shamir Medical Center reports.

Two measles cases identified at hospital in central Israel

Herzog visits site of deadly missile strike in Ramat Gan

President Herzog at site where an elderly couple was killed: “For the people of Iran, I hope that this Nowruz will bring a change. They deserve so much better."

Herzog visits site of deadly missile strike in Ramat Gan

Dramatic footage shows moment of missile strike in Petah Tikva

Security cameras capture moment Iranian missile hits Petah Tikva Road - and explodes.

Dramatic footage shows moment of missile strike in Petah Tikva

Israel deepens economic strike on Iran

Iranian media outlets report enormous explosions at refineries at key energy industry hubs.

Israel deepens economic strike on Iran

Violent eviction in Samaria

A week after a previous demolition, Border Police in Judea and Samaria and Civil Administration inspectors again demolished the home of the Malkiel family in the Shirat Zion homestead.

Violent eviction in Samaria

Reopening schools? 'Government needs a reality check'

As schools in 'yellow' areas reopen and Education Ministry announces special ed will resume, parents express concerns over safety and feasibility of contingency plans, question whether resuming school is wise.

Reopening schools? 'Government needs a reality check'

Yaron and Ilana Moshe were killed by Iran missile strike

Couple killed in Ramat Gan missile strike named as Yaron and Ilana Moshe, who will be laid to rest on Wednesday afternoon.

Yaron and Ilana Moshe were killed by Iran missile strike

In overnight operations:

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in overnight operations

IDF targets weapons storage, launch sites, and financial assets in response to missile fire from Lebanon, aiming to disrupt Hezbollah's operations while minimizing civilian harm.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in overnight operations

Following Arutz Sheva Probe:

Following Arutz Sheva Probe: Investigation into officer who struck child during protest

The police opened a probe after footage showed an officer using force against a child during a protest in the Binyamin area.

Following Arutz Sheva Probe: Investigation into officer who struck child during protest

US reveals heavy weapons used in Iran

The US military confirmed it struck fortified Iranian missile sites along the coast near the Strait of Hormuz, using bunker‑penetrating munitions operationally for the first time.

US reveals heavy weapons used in Iran

Building collapses in Beirut attack

Lebanese Health Ministry reports injured and killed in strikes on Beirut, Baalbek, and southern Lebanon; building in Beirut collapses. Watch.

Building collapses in Beirut attack

Smotrich reports: Progress in recovery of son injured in battle

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reports slight improvement in condition of son Benaya, who was injured during IDF operations in southern Lebanon.

Smotrich reports: Progress in recovery of son injured in battle

Working dog units hold professional development session

The Israel Dog Unit met with Israel Prison Service handlers to share field-tested techniques for greater professional development between the two forces.

Working dog units hold professional development session

Tehran under fire: IDF strikes IRGC command centers

IDF completes a wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime command centers in Tehran, responsible for suppressing Iranian protests and for Iranian ballistic missile facilities.

Tehran under fire: IDF strikes IRGC command centers

37 months in prison

Maryland man gets 37 months for sending threats to Jewish organizations

55-year-old sentenced to 37 months in prison for mailing threats to Jewish institutions across the US. The sentence includes a fine, restitution, and three years of supervised release.

Maryland man gets 37 months for sending threats to Jewish organizations

Netherlands probes Iranian involvement in Rotterdam synagogue attack

The Netherlands is investigating Iran's possible involvement in the attack on a Rotterdam synagogue this past Friday.

Netherlands probes Iranian involvement in Rotterdam synagogue attack

Danon:

Danon: Iran has potential leaders who could pursue peace

Israel's Ambassador to the UN says that alternative leaders in Iran could open the door to diplomacy, but any such path depends on a change in leadership direction, focusing on peace.

Danon: Iran has potential leaders who could pursue peace

Drone and rocket attacks hit US Embassy in Baghdad again

US Embassy in Baghdad again targeted by drone and rocket attacks, causing some damage.

Drone and rocket attacks hit US Embassy in Baghdad again

Seeks diplomatic solutions

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran, seeks diplomatic solutions

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe is consulting with regional powers for a diplomatic solution in Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran, seeks diplomatic solutions

Minister Miki Zohar:

Minister Miki Zohar: Israel determined to end Hezbollah's reign

Minister Miki Zohar states that Israel is determined to fight Hezbollah with all its might and defeat it, and believes President Trump will not stop Israel.

Minister Miki Zohar: Israel determined to end Hezbollah's reign

Iran confirms: Larijani was eliminated

Iranian state media confirms Israel's announcement that Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's National Security Council, had been killed.

Iran confirms: Larijani was eliminated

Watch:

Watch: Officer strikes child during protest for hilltop communities

From Samaria to Kiryat Arba, widespread protests were held against the confiscation of livestock and damage to farms. Arutz Sheva has obtained footage of an officer striking a child who was standing at the scene.

Watch: Officer strikes child during protest for hilltop communities

Netanyahu to Iranians:

Netanyahu to Iranians: 'Celebrate, we're watching from above'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Iranian people from the Air Force command center at the Kirya with a message for the festival of Nowruz.

Netanyahu to Iranians: 'Celebrate, we're watching from above'

Report

Report: Russia giving satellite images of US forces to Iran

The Wall Street Journal reports that Russia is providing intelligence on the location of US forces and improved drone technology to Iran to prolong the war.

Report: Russia giving satellite images of US forces to Iran

Over 100 UNRWA employees under investigation for Hamas links

A U.S. government watchdog is widening its investigation into alleged links between staff at a United Nations aid agency and Hamas, including possible involvement in the October 7th massacre.

Over 100 UNRWA employees under investigation for Hamas links

UNICEF banned from Egypt crossing for smuggling attempt

COGAT informed the head of UNICEF of the suspension of aid shipments to the Gaza Strip following the thwarting of an attempted smuggling detected at the Kerem Shalom Crossing within humanitarian aid shipments coordinated by the agency.

UNICEF banned from Egypt crossing for smuggling attempt

Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at northern Israel

Hezbollah launched a heavy barrage of rockets toward northern Israel this evening.

Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at northern Israel

IDF Spokesman

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll reach all Iranian leaders, anywhere, anytime'

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin states that Israel is preparing for widespread fire from Lebanon but is also working to thwart this fire through attacks against Hezbollah targets.

IDF Spokesman: 'We'll reach all Iranian leaders, anywhere, anytime'

Rapid Identification & approval

Rapid Identification & approval: New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

New details were published this evening about the killing of Iranian leader Ali Larijani, as well as the commander of the Basij and ten senior officials of the force.

Rapid Identification & approval: New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran

In the past 24 hours, more than 10 Basij positions in the heart of the Iranian capital were attacked and the unit commander Alam Reza Soleimani was eliminated.

Watch: IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran