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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:09:55 GMTIDF conducting ground operations in S. Lebanon against Hezbollah, Katz confirms
This comes after IDF Chief Spokesman Effie Defrin and Defense Minister Israel Katz both alluded to a possible Lebanon ground operation on Monday.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:11:42 GMTIsrael basketball national team beats Cyprus, qualifies for next round of World Cup qualifiers
With the 83-54 victory on Sunday night, Israel punched its ticket to the second stage of qualifying and is now 2-2 and in third place in Group E.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:54:29 GMTHome in northern Israel hit by Hezbollah missile, no serious injuries
Immediately after the Hezbollah rocket volley, reports were received of a direct hit on a building in central Israel from an Iranian missile. No casualties were reported following the hit.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:18:46 GMTIDF carries out strikes on Hezbollah financial network, Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association
The IDF struck the Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association, which funds Hezbollah's terror operations, as the group faces billions in recovery costs.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:38:13 GMTConflict casts doubt over Iran’s participation in World Cup
Iran secured qualification for its fourth consecutive World Cup appearance and was drawn into Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:06:14 GMTNetanyahu's 2015 Congress speech: A blueprint for action, not a failure - analysis
Netanyahu's 2015 Congress speech on Iran now seems prescient as Israel and the US strike Iran, highlighting a growing partisan divide over Israel in America.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:06:11 GMTA Purim party in a shelter: Minnie Mouse and songs amid ballistic missiles
Imagine your children being awakened after the bath-story-bedtime routine, not by street noise like a passing ambulance, but by sirens announcing that missiles were hurtling towards you.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:58:44 GMTGovernment approves grants for residents whose homes were damaged in Iranian missile strikes
NIS 2,000 will be provided initially to each resident whose home was damaged and declared unfit for habitation, with residents additionally evacuated to a government-funded hotel.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:24:20 GMTWATCH: Female IAF pilots, navigators take part in Iran strikes as Operation Roaring Lion continues
Approximately 30 female aircrew members, including pilots and navigators, are participating in the strikes on Iran, the military announced.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:46:59 GMTKnesset FADC approves extending declaration of emergency until March 12
The committee approved the extension of the emergency declaration during an operational intelligence briefing on Operation Roaring Lion, confirming preparations for a "prolonged campaign."
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:19:13 GMTPolymarket user wins $200,000 betting on date of Israeli attack on Iran
They could be a gambler with incredible luck, or someone enacting a form of political insider trading.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:10:01 GMTIDF Home Front Command extends security guidelines for nearly another week
The security guidelines restricting social gatherings, non-essential workplace activity, and closure of schools until at least Saturday at 8:00 p.m., HFC announced.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:23:06 GMTPolice seek to extend restrictions on Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich in ‘Qatargate’ probe
Police seek a ban on contact with Netanyahu and the PMO and a travel ban, as Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court President Judge Menahem Mizrahi set a hearing for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:54:59 GMTWATCH: Operation Roaring Lion won't conclude without removing Hezbollah threat, IDF chief vows
"We will continue to insist that Hezbollah be disarmed - this is a demand we will not relinquish. The IDF will not conclude the campaign before the threat from Lebanon is eliminated," Zamir said.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:54:39 GMTIsraeli forces arrest 60 wanted suspects in sweeping West Bank operation
The IDF, together with the Shin Bet, Border Police, and Israel Police, carried out the arrests as the IDF began to mobilize a broad number of reservists across all sectors of the West Bank.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:17:14 GMTIranians will soon be empowered to overthrow regime, Netanyahu says in Beit Shemesh visit
“The day is near when the Iranian people will be able to throw off the yoke of tyranny. This is a struggle for humanity,” Netanyahu said.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:41:37 GMTNorthern residents will not be evacuated from homes after Hezbollah strikes, Smotrich says
Hundreds of thousands were forced to evacuate during Israel’s 2024 conflict with Hezbollah, as the area came under continuous rocket fire, and the area has not recovered from the damage.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:07:52 GMTOver 2,500 bombs dropped, 150 ballistic missiles destroyed: IDF's operations in Iran, so far
Among the 600 targets struck has included destroying 150 ballistic missiles, dozens of missile launchers, 200 air defense targets, and 20 Iranian leadership targets.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:49:03 GMTTwo endgames emerge as US-Israel strikes reshape Iran’s military posture - analysis
Tehran may either fracture under combined pressure or endure in a weakened state, stripped of key deterrent capabilities for years
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:40:33 GMTHashomer Hachadash volunteers lead civilian relief efforts during operation “Roaring Lion”
Dozens of volunteers are assisting with debris removal, home repairs, guarding agricultural communities, and supporting residents as an organization calls for public to join volunteer missions.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:28:00 GMTIsrael’s Iron Beam laser: What can it do, and was it used against missiles from Lebanon? - analysis
Israel, the US, and other countries have worked on this technology. However, recent advances in technology have enabled lasers to finally become more practical for military uses.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:25:58 GMTPastoral Hotel: A symphony of culture, comfort - review
Kfar Blum continues to offer diverse artistic programs alongside sumptuous culinary experiences.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:18:48 GMTGrapevine March 1, 2026: Women in the spotlight
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:49:33 GMTHigh Court: State’s haredi draft enforcement update ‘does not satisfy’ amid Iran war tensions
“In these pressing times, today’s hearing was canceled,” the court wrote. “But the need to enforce the obligation of military enlistment is steadily increasing.”
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:09:51 GMTIDF: Ben-Gurion Airport, Israeli airspace may reopen Monday evening
The Israeli military emphasized that the situation is dynamic and could evolve depending on threats from Iran and Hezbollah, as well as whether Yemen's Houthis get involved.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:31:42 GMTIDF says Lebanon invasion possible, Israel Katz declares Hezbollah chief Qassem a target
IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin: Israeli military ordered evacuation of 50 southern Lebanese villages • Sources to 'Post': IDF not satisfied with initial retaliation
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:12:43 GMTEl Al to begin rescue flights for Israelis stranded due to Operation Roaring Lion
The airline said it is prioritizing passengers whose flights were canceled and that rescue flights for El Al and Sun d’Or customers will be operated at no additional cost.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:04:20 GMTVictories overshadowed: War halts Israeli hoops momentum
Hapoel Tel Aviv finally snapped its five-game losing streak, while Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded an important win that will keep it in the postseason race as their respective campaigns head into March.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:53:35 GMTKKL-JNF unveils archival photos recalling the enduring joy of Purim celebrations
The photographs, dating from the 1920s through the 1950s, captured the vitality and communal creativity that defined the holiday during the British Mandate period and the early years of Israel.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:37:48 GMTIsrael’s public shelters become sites of camaraderie amid steep danger once more
Steph Graber said she had been sheltering elsewhere but had “FOMO” about not being with her friends, so she switched over to a public shelter in the brief lull between sirens.