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.
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Hamas encourages Hezbollah to abduct IDF soldiers
Al-Qassam Brigades says that Hamas's actions against Israel prove that abductions are the most effective way to free prisoners.
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.
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.
Trump:
'My sole focus is stopping Iranian nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'
US President tells New York Post the war will 'not last much longer,; US is 'obliterating' Iran's forces.
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.
Gourmet field rations
How the IDF prepares to feed thousands of troops on Passover
Arutz Sheva speaks with IDF Food Distribution Department chief Lieutenant Colonel Ortal Gavish to learn how the military prepared to feed troops on all fronts this holiday.
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.
Missile-cam:
Dramatic 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Numbers disclosed:
IDF eliminated about 900 Hezbollah terrorists
IDF estimates that hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists were killed in battles in Lebanon, both on the ground and from the air.
Defense minister:
'IDF will hold security zone in Lebanon up to the Litani'
Defense Minister Israel Katz says that Israel’s objectives in Lebanon include maintaining security control up to the Litani River, adding that 'all homes in villages near the border in Lebanon will be demolished.'
Cleared for publication:
Four Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Lebanon
Noam, Ben, Maxsim and Gilad fell during combat in southern Lebanon.
The story of a fighter who never gave up
Entis' family describes him as a person who was full of joie de vivre, responsibility, and love for others, who left behind a message of unity for the people of Israel
Watch:
Moment of direct impact in Bnei Brak
Iranian attack on the center: a security camera in the Bnei Brak area captured the moment of the massive explosion and the fireball that followed.
9 people injured in center from Iranian missile
An Iranian missile with a cluster warhead caused multiple impacts in the cities of Bnei Brak, Givat Shmuel, Petah Tikva, and Tel Aviv. Six people were lightly injured.
Watch: US strikes ammunition depot in Isfahan
An American official claimed that the attack used a large number of 2000-pound bunker busters in the attack. President Trump shared a video of the attack on Truth Social.
Report:
Gulf allies urge Trump to strike until Iran regime is crippled
Gulf allies led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pressing President Trump to prolong military operations against Iran until significant changes occur in Tehran's leadership or behavior, reports The Associated Press.
Rubio:
'US on track to crush Iran’s military in weeks'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells ABC the US is ahead of schedule destroying Iran’s air force, navy, missile capabilities and weapons factories, aiming to finish in weeks.
Report:
Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed
President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran within his 4-to-6-week timeline even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
In wake of war:
New site finds Passover meals for Diaspora Jews in Israel
Yehudah Honickman launched IsraelForPesach.com to connect Israelis willing to host with Jews needing Passover meals. Speaking to Arutz Sheva-Israel News, Honickman urges Diaspora Jews: the greatest support is aliyah.
Report:
Iran urges Houthis to ready Red Sea shipping attacks
European officials tell Bloomberg Iran is pressing the Houthis to prepare renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping if the US escalates its war on the Islamic Republic.
Netanyahu:
'Trump understood Iran nuclear threat decades ago'
In interview with Newsmax, PM Netanyahu credits President Trump with recognizing Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and delivery systems long before others, says Iran war is "beyond the halfway point".
'Once in a generation opportunity'
White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said strikes have crippled Iran’s capabilities, as the administration pushes for a deal to end its nuclear ambitions.
Trump
Response to attack on Haifa refinery will come "shortly"
US President tells New York Post 'you'll see shortly' when asked what the US will do in response to the Iranian strike on Israel's largest oil refinery.
Quds Force Commander resurfaces for first time
Esmail Qaani, the IRGC figure responsible for coordinating Iran’s proxy forces across the Middle East, broke a prolonged silence today with posts to X.
Watch:
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon
Troops of the 226th Brigade operating in southern Lebanon eliminated an armed Hezbollah terrorist cell and destroyed a command center belonging to the terror group.
Over 1,600 kilometers from Israel
IDF strikes Iranian air defense sites near Caspian Sea
IAF struck air defense systems concealed in a forested area near the Caspian Sea in northern Iran.
Rabbis release Passover guidelines for wartime conditions
Tzohar issued halachic guidelines for Passover amid war, advising how to conduct the Seder and handle siren interruptions during key rituals.
Herzog welcomes agreement on Easter prayers in Jerusalem
President Isaac Herzog praises understandings between police and the Latin Patriarchate ensuring Easter prayers in Jerusalem, reaffirms Israel’s commitment to freedom of worship.
Rachel's Tomb to reopen to limited number of visitors
Tomb of Rachel the Matriarch in Bethlehem to partially reopen following placement of bomb shelters at the site.
Iranian chemical weapons center destroyed
IAF takes out key IRGC infrastructure at Imam Hossein University, including chemical weapons development site, wind tunnels used for testing and developing ballistic missiles.
Trump: We're in talks with 'new regime' in Iran
US President Donald Trump says US in 'serious discussions' to end operations in Iran, warns of strikes on energy and desalination infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: This time, we enter Lebanon to stay
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls for long-term Israeli presence in Lebanon, blesses soldiers entering combat, and stressing mission is to remain and expand Israel’s borders, not withdraw.
Four days later: Iran acknowledges senior official's death
Four days after IDF announces death of IRGC naval commander Alireza Tangsiri, IRGC acknowledges loss.
Sergeant Liran Ben Zion fell in combat in southern Lebanon
Sergeant Liran Ben Zion, 19, from Holon, fell during combat in southern Lebanon; additional officer injured.
Emotional encounter:
Wounded soldier to Defense Minister: 'Do not stop in Lebanon'
Golani Brigade Reconnaissance Unit soldier wounded in southern Lebanon tells Defense Minister, 'We must not stop, it is really important.' Defense Minister responds: 'We fully understand what we must do.'
Haifa refinery hit by launches towards north Israel
Barrage from Lebanon reached as far south as Herzliya, included 10 rockets.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorists dressed as paramedics
Hezbollah military operatives exploited paramedic cover alongside an ambulance in southern Lebanon, IDF reveals.
IDF strikes weapons production sites in Tehran
IAF strikes hit around 40 weapons production and research sites in Tehran, targeting missile assembly, anti-tank systems, and ballistic engine facilities to weaken Iran’s military capabilities.
During wartime:
Israel purchases tens of thousands of artillery shells from Elbit
Israel MOD signs approximately $48m deal with Elbit Systems for tens of thousands of land munitions.
Terrorist disguised as journalist killed in Lebanon
Mohammad Fatouni, Hezbollah terrorist who operated under the guise of a journalist, is eliminated.
Six soldiers injured in southern Lebanon
Six IDF soldiers injured, three of them seriously, by Hezbollah antitank fire and UAV in southern Lebanon.
Moving: Ancient hasidic melody at fallen soldier's funeral
Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, who fell in southern Lebanon, laid to rest on Mount Herzl, his friends broke out in soulful song at the end of the funeral.
Health Ministry:
2,600 exposed to tuberculosis in Sheba Medical Center
Health Ministry, Sheba Medical Center, warn tuberculosis patient exposed 750 patients, including 300 infants, along with thousands of staff and visitors.
Trump:
'Iran talks progressing well, deal possible quickly'
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump says US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan are "progressing well" and a deal could come quickly. On new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Trump says he "may be alive" but is "seriously wounded".
IAEA: Iran’s heavy water plant is no longer operational
IAEA reports that Iran’s heavy water production plant at Khondab has been severely damaged and is no longer operational following an Israeli strike.
Report:
Trump weighs military operation to seize Iran's uranium stockpile
President Trump is weighing a high-risk military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran as part of efforts to prevent the Islamic regime from developing a nuclear weapon, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Tehran:
120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites
Dozens of IAF fighter jets target Iran's regime weapons research, development, & production sites in the Iranian capital.
IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages
IDF launches wave of strikes on Iranian regime targets amid reports of widespread power outages in Tehran.
Report:
Minister nearly shot at northern border
A source in the Megen Unit reported that a government minister stood at an unprotected, exposed location moments before Hezbollah opened fire.
IDF: No negligence in deadly Misgav Am artillery incident
An IDF inquiry found operational errors led to deadly artillery fire on Misgav Am, killing a civilian, while ruling out negligence by commanders.
Rabbi Buchko opposes strict ruling on moving to shelters
Rabbi Shaul David Buchko responds to a stringent halakhic ruling that called on elderly women to move before Shabbat to a home with a protected space by elevator.
'The ceiling entirely collapsed'
11 injured at impact site in Be'er Sheva
Missile impact damages homes in Be’er Sheva; 11 lightly hurt by blast debris, 20 treated for anxiety as residents describe severe destruction.
Netanyahu in northern Israel:
'We are expanding the security zone in Lebanon'
After a situational assessment in northern Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the expansion of ground operations in Lebanon.
Watch:
Terrorists identified on the ground, eliminated from the air
IDF troops identified several armed terrorists entering a structure in southern Lebanon. A short time later, an IAF aircraft eliminated them.
Fire and hazmat leak
Missile fragment hits northern Negev factory
A fragment from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile struck the Adama Agricultural Solutions factory at the Neot Hovav Industrial Zone. Fire and hazmat crews respond.
