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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:36:46 GMT
IDF 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 Israel's and the US' strikes, according to intelligence shared by the IDF.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:28:13 GMT
A Passover tribute: Kindness from a Jerusalem neighborhood pharmacy
Every year as Seder approaches, we all look for inspiration in how to make our Seder even richer than the year before.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:04:33 GMT
Two Israeli infants among wounded by shrapnel in overnight Iranian missile barrage
In northern Israel, two men aged 85 and 34 were moderately injured on Thursday morning by shrapnel after a Hezbollah attack, MDA reported.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:22:50 GMT
From Iran to Israel: An Iranian volunteer’s unlikely stand in wartime
Mehran Rezvani, who grew up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, has become a devoted supporter and volunteer for Israel.

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 GMT
Israeli 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 GMT
Knesset 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 GMT
IDF 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 GMT
Netanyahu 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 GMT
Six-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 11:50:55 GMT
Passover under fire: Israelis balance fatigue with cautious hope after month of war
Despite overwhelming public support to fight Iran's Islamic Republic in Operation Roaring Lion, the war is taking its toll on everyday citizens. 

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:21:12 GMT
Sixteen 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 GMT
Over 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 GMT
Mohel 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 GMT
Maccabi 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 GMT
Israeli 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 GMT
Bennett 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 GMT
Hamas 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 GMT
Netanyahu 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 GMT
Reporter'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 GMT
Netanyahu, 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 18:44:58 GMT
'This is apartheid’: International politicians, governments condemn terror death penalty law
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also responded to the bill on Tuesday, calling its passing "one more step toward apartheid."

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:37:39 GMT
Israeli 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 GMT
Carol 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.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:53:33 GMT
From Euphoria to Red Hot Chili Peppers: What to watch in Israel this week
TV Time: A new Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary, Euphoria’s return, and a comedy classic lead this week’s picks.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:44:56 GMT
'Fantasy Life,' rife with Jewish-American comedy, turns anxiety into an offbeat love story
Fantasy Life is anything but pat, and although I enjoyed the movie when I saw it in Haifa, I found it even funnier and more interesting when I re-watched it on a computer link.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:44:35 GMT
Ultra-Orthodox IDF reserve battalion was not suspended after CNN incident, CEO says
The Netzah Yehuda battalion had previously been said to have been suspended by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday, following an altercation between reservist soldiers and CNN reporters.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:35:51 GMT
‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’: Bringing French detective back to big screen - review
For those who enjoyed the books, the movie will bring them back to the atmosphere of the police headquarters on the Quai des Orfevres. 

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:16:13 GMT
Israel's new death penalty law marks moral break, sparks discrimination fears, expert says
For Prof. Yoram Rabin, a criminal and constitutional law scholar and president of the College of Management Academic Studies, the law is both a moral rupture and a legally vulnerable one.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:48:59 GMT
High Court begins reviewing death penalty law as Adalah files petition after ACRI challenge
The petition argues that the law creates a discriminatory system, saying the West Bank amendments apply only to Palestinians.

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