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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:29:14 GMTOne lightly wounded after Iranian missile barrage targets northern Israel
Israel's Channel 12 reported that there were at least 10 sites being investigated by emergency services.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:51:56 GMTGrapevine, April 2, 2026: The insensitivity of bureaucracy
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:05:06 GMTIDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani
The IDF is expected to finish taking control of territory eight to 10 km from the border within the next week, in a move that would diminish Hezbollah's firing capabilities.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:45:38 GMT'Always put others first': IDF reservist who died while on leave saves four with organ transplants
Ben-Yakar made aliyah from Australia in 2011 with Hezi, who served as a paratrooper in the IDF, and became a member of Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha in northern Israel.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:40 GMTLebanese artist files war crimes complaint against Israel over death of parents in Beirut - report
Cherri, described by Deadline as "one of Lebanon’s best-known contemporary artists," has had his work featured in several prominent galleries, including the Guggenheim.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:33:35 GMTEducation Minister slams 'extremist, deranged criminals' for trying to enter his home during siren
In the video, one of the individuals can be heard shouting at the gate that they are a teacher, before blaming Kisch for the Iranian attack, and that "these missiles are your fault! Protect me!"
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:54:55 GMTBetween war and wins: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague playoff push fueled by resilience - interview
Recently, Maccabi General Manager Claudio Coldebella spoke with Giuseppe Nigro of La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy, sharing some of the successes he has experienced this season.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:42:57 GMT Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars
The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:32:01 GMTIsraeli lyricist Tzruya Lahav dies at 74 after cancer battle
Lahav played a major role in shaping popular Israeli music across generations and wrote the lyrics for many songs that have become embedded in the country’s canon.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:35:12 GMTPaul Ben-Haim’s war symphonies get just deserts
Performed at Carnegie Hall in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, Ben-Haim’s two symphonies are foundational works within the Israeli art music tradition.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:36:46 GMTIDF destroys IRGC Ground Forces base in Tehran, begins striking mobile command centers
The Iranian regime has begun using mobile units as command centers in order to avoid Israeli and American strikes, according to intelligence shared by the IDF.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:04:33 GMTIranian cluster munitions cause heavy damage to vehicles, buildings across central Israel
On Thursday, missile fire from Iran left three people lightly wounded in Petah Tikva and Mazkeret Batya.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:04:43 GMT'Fulfill your responsibility': IDF chief warns of manpower crisis in Passover letter to MKs
Zamir warned that an upcoming decision to shorten mandatory service to 30 months would result in “serious harm and a decline in the IDF’s order of battle,”
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:56:32 GMTIsraeli experts debate how far Israel must go in southern Lebanon
The initial objective of pushing Hezbollah forces away from the border is increasingly giving way to discussions of a prolonged military presence.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:21:34 GMTKnesset goes on recess after approving key war laws, death penalty
With elections to be held no later than October, the upcoming summer session, set to begin on May 10, is the government's last opportunity to pass legislation during its term.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:25:47 GMTIDF warns of coordinated Iran, Hezbollah fire during Passover eve
The warning comes as security officials on Wednesday warned of a possible escalation during the holiday period.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:43:34 GMTNetanyahu pardon request advances as Justice Ministry reviews new materials
That makes Wednesday’s development less important for what it decides than for what it confirms: Netanyahu’s request remains active and is still moving through the formal clemency process.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:22 GMTSix-story apartment building collapses in central Tel Aviv, injuring two
Emergency services are working to determine whether people are trapped under the rubble or simply inaccessible.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:21:12 GMTSixteen wounded in central Israel after Iran launches cluster munitions
An 11-year-old girl from Bnei Brak was taken to the hospital in serious condition due to shrapnel injuries. Her condition reportedly worsened following hospitalization.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:59:45 GMTOver 800 strikes, 16,000 munitions: Operation Roaring Lion thus far
The Operations Directorate, the Air Force, and Military Intelligence have been participating in a joint effort to “systematically target the Iranian terrorist regime,” an IDF spokesperson said.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:58:02 GMTMohel arrested for death of baby linked to circumcision
The mohel, who had performed thousands of circumcisions before, had received previous allegations of medical complications.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:05:16 GMTMaccabi Tel Aviv keeps Play-In hopes alive
With five games left in the Euroleague, the yellow-and-blue are within striking distance but need all hands on deck.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:51:39 GMTIsraeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up
Yarden Bloch said she had assumed the game would not take place because Iranian athletes have often been prevented from competing against Israelis.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:47:55 GMTBennett draws coalition line: No government with those who do not serve - interview
“The next government will be based on a ‘covenant of those who serve,’" said Bennett. "Anyone who can be with me in a tank in Gaza can be with me in the government.”
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:38:56 GMTHamas urges Hezbollah to kidnap Israeli soldiers in wake of Knesset passing death penalty bill
Abu Ubaida, a Hamas spokesperson for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, addressed his message to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, whom he referred to as "the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon."
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:27:49 GMTNetanyahu says Islamic regime 'weaker than ever' as Lapid slams PM for inability to win Iran war
Netanyahu outlined 10 significant hits Israel has dealt Iran since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, including decimating Hamas and Hezbollah, and fighting West Bank terror.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:25:48 GMTReporter's notebook: The road out of Israel runs through a grotty Egyptian office - feature
With flights grounded and missiles overhead, one journalist's wartime exit took him from the Negev desert to a shakedown at the Taba border crossing.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:10:02 GMTNetanyahu, Bismuth to advance controversial haredi draft bill amid IDF manpower shortage
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Netanyahu announced that the draft bill would be “set aside” for the sake of national unity and would not be advanced during wartime.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:37:39 GMTIsraeli industry groups seek priority outbound flights for business delegations amid wartime limits
The request was made in a formal letter to the head of the Home Front Command, as recent wartime rules have sharply limited departures from Ben-Gurion Airport.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:46:15 GMTCarol Fesler appeal puts sentence in Rafael Edna hit-and-run case back before court
Rafael’s death in May 2023 became a rallying point for wider public frustration over road violence, accountability, and what many in the Ethiopian community saw as failures in cases' treatment.