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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:59:08 GMT
WATCH: IDF locates, kills two Hezbollah terror cells in southern Lebanon operations
Meanwhile, IDF Arabic Spokesperson Col. (res.) Avichay Adraee issued an evacuation warning for Beirut's southern suburb of Ghobeiry on Sunday morning.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:43:15 GMT
Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965
In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:40:28 GMT
Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain
Peretz emerged as one of the more talked-about figures in British football coverage after helping Southampton beat Arsenal for the British FA Cup.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:20:23 GMT
Iranian missile fragments damage MK Gafni's Bnei Brak house, none injured
Gafni and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call following the incident, Yeshiva World News reported.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:28:16 GMT
Murder suspect caught hiding in IDF base weeks after the killing
The murder victim was a 32-year-old resident of Rehovot, who had been stabbed one morning in February outside of a club in Tel Aviv.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:54:31 GMT
Israel Police investigating after human remains found in ocean off coast of Herzliya
According to the police, the human bones were found in the sea by Tel Aviv District Marine Police officers after they received a call from citizens.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:53:21 GMT
Looter indicted after pretending to be emergency worker at Dimona rocket crash site
The suspect was arrested shortly after committing the crimes; he was indicted for trespassing, theft, breaking and entering, and using a vehicle to commit a crime. 

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:35:25 GMT
'The first woman E Streeter': Springsteen band drummer remembers Suki Lahav, Jewish violinist
“Suki and Louie were quite literally the first people associated with Bruce and the band that I came to know, respect, admire, and yes, love,” he wrote to The Jerusalem Post from Portland, Oregon.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:13:25 GMT
Anti-war protests held across Israel under wartime gathering limits
Demonstrators carried signs reading “We must stop” and “Bibi will kill us all,” while about 200 people gathered at Horev Junction in Haifa.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:56:04 GMT
Sgt. First Class Guy Ludar killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF announces
Ludar, from Yuvalim, was a soldier in the Maglan Unit, Commando Brigade. His name was shared after his family was notified.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:21:07 GMT
IDF recovers remains of soldier killed in War of Independence after 78 years
The remains of Pvt. Dov Permat, an Israeli soldier killed in 1948, have been found nearly 78 years later, bringing closure to his family and honoring his sacrifice.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:22:45 GMT
WATCH: IDF confirms Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya, multiple cars ablaze in Ramat Gan
According to the Israel Police and the IDF, no injuries or casualties were reported in the military base hit, while additional falls were reported across central Israel.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:54:14 GMT
Young Israeli voters shifting right, Netanyahu leads as preferred candidate - poll
A recent survey reveals a significant shift in young Israeli voters' political preferences, with a growing right-wing alignment and strong support for Netanyahu.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:39:11 GMT
Israel Police decry online defamation campaign against female officer in Jerusalem
Online posts about the officer included comparisons to the Nazis and derogatory language, behavior that police asserted “crosses a dangerous red line" and may constitute a criminal offence.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:24:46 GMT
Health Ministry reveals wartime preparations in Eilat, Dead Sea amid tense security situation
An internal document from the Ministry of Health reveals the depth of the preparations, which include increasing the number of teams operating around the clock and the number of intensive care units.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:07:57 GMT
Police investigate Lahav 433 officer accused of sexually harassing subordinate policewoman - report
According to the report by KAN, the officer allegedely made made sexually explicit statements towards his subordinate, with the incident being investigated.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:33:39 GMT
Iran launches missile barrage at central Israel, minor injuries reported
Iran's missile barrage targeted central Israel and the West Bank on Saturday, causing shrapnel injuries and damage to buildings. Police are investigating the impacts.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:59:05 GMT
WATCH: IDF destroys weapon sites in souther Lebanon, Quds Force 'Lebanese Corps' HQ in Beirut
The Quds Force "Lebanese Corps" acts as a link between Hezbollah and the Iranian regime. Additional strikes were made against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:13:45 GMT
Passover 2026: Great films to watch dur­ing the hol­i­day
TV Time: From biblical epics to new streaming hits, here’s what to watch this Passover week.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:23:32 GMT
Netanyahu vows to continue crushing Iranian regime during security assessment
“Together with our American friends, we continue to crush the terror regime in Iran. We are eliminating commanders, bombing bridges, striking infrastructure,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:45:27 GMT
By claiming total failure, Israel's opposition hurts itself - and helps Netanyahu
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The opposition’s critique of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government may be undermining its own credibility.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:15:02 GMT
'They're sending us to die:' Hezbollah operatives express fear, exasperation with war effort
"Anyone who leaves their home does so against their will," one of the Radwan terrorists said. "You can't tell them you don't want to come."

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:29:14 GMT
One lightly wounded after Iranian missile barrage targets northern Israel
Israel's Channel 12 News reported that at least 10 sites of shrapnel impact were being investigated by emergency services. 

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:05:06 GMT
IDF 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 GMT
Lebanese 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 GMT
Education 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 GMT
Between 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 GMT
Israeli 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.

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