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Celebrating during sirens and then arrested

Following reports from residents of sounds of celebration during rocket fire, Yavne police raid a construction site and arrest nine illegal residents.

From siren to hope:

Bereaved mother prepares for Pesach

Against the backdrop of days of war and sirens, and ahead of Pesach, Miriam Peretz reminds the nation of its inner strength: 'We are a people who do not lose hope - it’s in our DNA.'

CENTCOM chief:

'Iran is hitting civilians out of desperation'

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper tells Iran International that Iran targets civilians in desperation as its attacks shrink in volume, adds the US campaign is on track to eliminate threats.

State Department:

'Exercise increased caution worldwide'

US State Department issues worldwide alert, urging Americans, especially in Middle East, to exercise increased caution as Iran-backed groups may target US interests globally.

Ambassador Leiter

'The strikes will continue until the Iranian regime falls'

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter tells CNN the war with Iran will persist until the regime collapses: “We need boots on the ground, but they have got to be Iranian boots."

MK Sova to Arutz Sheva:

'Without achieving the war objectives, we’ll return to October 6'

MK Evgeny Sova warns at the missile impact site in Arad that without accomplishing the war’s goals, Israel risks reverting to the security situation from before October 7, 2023.

Araghchi defies Trump:

'We will not be intimidated by threats'

Iran's FM Araghchi rebuffs Trump's 48-hour threat to strike power plants, insisting Hormuz remains open but ships avoid it due to US-initiated war risks.

Sirens across Israel:

Iranian missile intercepted, damage in central Israel

Sirens sounded in central and southern Israel following the launch of a missile from Iran. Missile intercepted, with debris falls recorded and damage caused in Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva, and Gat Rimon, no injuries.

Arad Mayor to Arutz Sheva:

'The Prime Minister was stunned by the miracle'

The mayor of Arad speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about dealing with the damage from the missile hit in his city and about Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the city.

Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran

Thousands of bombs originally intended for Egypt decades ago are now being used by the IDF in strikes on Iranian regime targets.

Lebanon PM: We will not back down against Hezbollah

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam blames Hezbollah for dragging Lebanon into war, signals openness to negotiations with Israel and limiting weapons.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We are facing more weeks of fighting in all sectors'

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin announced that the Iranian regime is being undermined by Israel's ongoing attacks and estimated that the fighting will continue in the coming weeks.

Due to missile attacks:

Major cuts in outbound flights from Israel

Ben Gurion Airport limits outbound flights to 50 passengers and reduces traffic amid Iranian attacks, disrupting travel ahead of Passover.

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Interception fragment crushes car

Footage shows a vehicle being crushed under an interception fragment, more than seven minutes after the second alarm sounded in the area.

IDF Chief on Lebanon:

Operation has just begun, in the end, Hezbollah will remain alone

IDF senior command approves advancement of targeted ground operations in Lebanon, with IDF Chief Zamir declaring, 'This is a prolonged operation, and we are prepared for it.'

'Iran must be protected'

Pahlavi urges Israel and US to spare civilian infrastructure

Exiled crown prince urges US, Israel to strike regime targets while preserving civilian infrastructure amid escalating Iran-Israel attacks

IDF probing whether soldier fire killed man in Misgav Am

The IDF is investigating whether Ofer Moskowitz was killed by misdirected artillery fire, after initial reports blamed Hezbollah fire.

Dimona resident:

We heard a massive boom, everything shook and the house collapsed

Avi Lavan of Dimona told Arutz Sheva of the harrowing moments when the missile landed near his home. Council member Tzvi Yehuda Elyasaf: 'We have suffered a blow, but our faith and strength remain unshaken.

Dramatic recommendation:

Close Ben Gurion Airport immediately due to missile threat

Aviation officials call for Israel's main international airport to be closed just a week and a half before Passover holiday as Iran continues to launch missiles at the country.

Infuriating comparison

Minister Sa'ar, German Ambassador clash online

Sa'ar rebukes German envoy after he links Hezbollah, Iranian attacks and teen's murder with 'settler violence,' calling comparison unacceptable.

'I really thought that I was dead'

Dramatic footage from Tel Aviv: Direct strike near a moving car

Footage released from Tel Aviv captures a particularly dramatic moment of a strike occurring just meters from a moving vehicle near Habima Square.

IDF strikes weapons production sites and headquarters in Tehran

Israeli Air Force struck Iranian military bases, weapons sites, and intelligence headquarters in Tehran as part of efforts to weaken regime capabilities.

President Herzog:

'Iran does not differentiate, everyone is to be killed'

President Isaac Herzog today visited the scene of the overnight missile attack on the city of Arad in southern Israel and praised the nation's resilience in the war.

Sa'ar in Arad

'Iran's strategy is to launch missiles at civilians'

Foreign Minister visits the site of the missile strike in Arad, says: 'The Iranian regime is targeting only civilians and the civilian population.'

Ofer Moskowitz identified as missile victim in northern Israel

The fatality from Hezbollah fire earlier today directed at Misgav Am has been identified as Ofer Moskowitz, a veteran resident of the town.

Netanyahu in Arad:

'Iran has the whole world in its sights'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the scene of a recent missile strike in Arad, where he accused Iran of escalating attacks against civilians and warned that the threat now extends far beyond Israel.

Air Force Investigation: Why did the interception fail?

The IAF emphasized that the failure was not due to human error or a technical malfunction. On the same night, two other “Qadr" missiles were successfully intercepted.

Two moderately injured in missile strike in Tel Aviv

An Iranian missile that penetrated the air defense system struck Tel Aviv directly, causing six casualties and significant damage, with two people in moderate condition.

Arad the day after the missile strike

This morning, photographer Yossi Zeliger documented the destruction at the scene of the missile strike in Arad, including destroyed and burned houses. 115 injured people were evacuated to hospitals.

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Ten Hezbollah terrorists killed in Lebanon

IDF forces continue targeted raids on Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon, destroying infrastructure and seizing supplies.

Report

Man murdered in Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack

Debris from an intercepted missile fell near a school in Holon and caused damage. A man was killed in an anti-tank missile attack on a vehicle in Misgav Am.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'We must not become accustomed to miracles'

The Chief Rabbi of Tzfat called for greater devotion in prayers for God's protection following the Iranian missile strikes in southern Israel.

Following strikes in Dimona & Arad

Home Front Command tightens restrictions in the South

After missile strikes in Dimona and Arad, the Home Front Command announced overnight (Sunday) stricter restrictions in the Negev, Lachish, and Dead Sea regions.

After missile, drone attacks

Saudi Arabia expels Iranian diplomats

Saudi Arabia orders Iranian diplomats to leave within 24 hours, citing continued missile and drone attacks.

88 injured in missile strike on Arad

In second incident in a single night, missile launched from Iran is not intercepted, scores direct hit on southern city.

Report:

British Tomahawk-armed submarine deployed to Arabian Sea

Report says British nuclear-powered submarine HMS Anson has deployed to the Arabian Sea, giving the UK the ability to launch long-range Tomahawk missile strikes if regional tensions escalate.

Ben Gvir in Arad:

'They are trying to harm us - we must crush them and win'

National Security Minister arrives in Arad alongside Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, the Police Commissioner, and the Fire and Rescue Commissioner to assess the damage caused by the direct Iranian missile strike.

In response to Trump ultimatum

Iran threatens attacks on US, Israeli infrastructure

Iran threatens to strike US and Israeli infrastructure across the region if its facilities are attacked, responding to President Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump to Iran:

'Open Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours or power plants will be hit'

Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran, warning it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face US strikes on its power plants.

IDF reveals:

Jet targeted by Iranian missile, mission completed safely

Iranian surface-to-air missile launched at Israeli aircraft during operations in Iranian airspace, IDF reveals.

Arabs Against Iran:

'Khamenei is doing what Ben-Gvir and Smotrich couldn't'

The Arab world has become increasingly critical of the debris strikes from Iranian missiles near Islamic holy sites.

Watch: The scene of the Arad missile strike - from a drone's view

Iranian missile causes severe damage to four buildings in Arad, damaging other buildings as well. United Hatzalah's drone unit captured the scene.

Education Minister:

Remote learning to resume, including for special ed

Following mass-casualty missile strikes in Dimona and Arad, Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces cancellation of in-person school, including for special ed and low-risk areas.

Iran issues evacuation notice for Doha

Iran issues evacuation notice ahead of strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Al Jazeera.

7th barrage since midnight:

Missile strike on Dimona: 10-year-old boy seriously injured

Forty-seven people injured, including one seriously and one moderately, in direct missile strike on Dimona; Iran claims launch 'revenge' for Natanz attack.

Zamir: Iran is weak and exposed

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says cumulative damage to Iran increasing, warns of missile attacks on Europe.

Largest Since WWII:

CENTCOM reports 8000 targets hit, 130 ships sunk

US CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper reported that Operation Epic Fury has created the fastest destruction of a navy over a 3 week period since World War II.

Even at night:

Watch: US Army planes take off from aircraft carrier

US Army publishes footage of fighter planes taking off from USS Abraham Lincoln.

In Tehran:

IDF strikes IRGC ballistic missiles production facilities

IDF takes aim at facilities key for the production of critical components for the development of ballistic missiles.

IDF strikes Iranian facility for nuclear weapons development

IDF strikes strategic research and development facility utilized by the Iranian terror regime to develop nuclear weapons components.

IAEA confirms attack on Natanz nuclear facility

No radioactive leak reported following US strike on Natanz nuclear facility, IAEA says.

Chief of Staff visits northern border:

We won't return to 'rounds' of fighting

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Metula and Kiryat Shmona, promising Hezbollah will pay a heavy price, campaign will continue until there is no threat to northern border. 'Your steadfastness and resilience are what enable us to continue.'

Passover day camps will not open in Gush Dan and Sharon

Education Minister Yoav Kisch visited the kindergarten struck by rocket fire from Iran and declared that he intends to keep the day camps closed on the recommendation of local authorities.

IDF strikes 200+ Hezbollah and Iranian targets in Iran & Lebanon

Dozens of wide-scale waves of strikes across Iran and Lebanon conducted simultaneously, taking out more than 200 targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization and the Iranian terror regime.

Defense Minister: War will escalate, IDF and home front are ready

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns war against Iran will escalate, stresses IRGC advancing terror attacks and missile launches against Israel.

Special footage from Tehran: Five strikes within seconds

IDF publishes special footage from Iranian airspace, showing five near-simultaneous strikes targeting a missile storage facility.

Israel estimates: Mojtaba Khamenei still alive

Israel estimates Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and conscious, but not in condition to be seen by the public.

Miracle: Missile tears hole in preschool ceiling

Among the 11 impact sites was an empty preschool; one person lightly injured by blast wave.

Report:

US rejected Russian offer linking Iran intel, Ukraine data

Russia proposed halting intelligence sharing with Iran if the US stopped giving Ukraine intel, according to a Politico report. Washington rejected the offer.

Trump:

US ‘very close’ to meeting its objectives against Iran

President Donald Trump says the US is nearing its objectives against Iran, outlining five goals including degrading Iran’s missile capabilities, preventing nuclear development, and protecting regional allies.