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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:21:22 GMTDaughter of Hamas terrorist released in hostage deal arrested for online incitement to terrorism
The suspect was found to identify with Hamas, and incited against Israel, as well as encouraging enemy action during the war, including calls to harm Israelis.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:43:46 GMTFirst repatriation flight returns over 100 doctors, healthcare professionals to Israel
The return of medical teams is the result of extensive efforts led by the Health Ministry's HR and operations control centers to locate, coordinate, and bring back public health system personnel.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:57:02 GMTNearly 500,000 Hezbollah supporters evacuate southern Lebanon as IDF intensifies strikes
Though the IDF has not issued a cumulative total update of strikes, the number is likely close to 450 attacks based on the various updates provided.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:50:48 GMTOver 1,700 Iran strike evacuees living in hotels after the start of Operation Rising Lion
Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, approximately 1,700 people have been forced out of their homes and placed in hotels, needing approximately 950 rooms.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:45:31 GMTDeep underground, IDF officers describe months of covert planning for war against Iran, Hezbollah
Speaking from the underground command bunker at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, the three described a prolonged planning effort, intense operational pressure, and the secrecy required to manage the campaign.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:42:28 GMTOperation Roaring Lion has little effect in Israel's political arena, poll finds
The war does not appear to have substantially altered Israeli voting patterns, with Netanyahu's Likud only gaining one seat.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:54:25 GMTSirens sound in central Israel after quiet night, one reported wounded
A fire broke out in central Israel after shrapnel from an Iranian missile hit central Israel on Thursday night, following a launch that triggered sirens throughout the country.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:19:56 GMTWATCH: IDF destroys missile launchers in Tehran before Iran can strike Israel
Lebanon's Hezbollah warned Israeli residents to evacuate towns within 3.11 miles of the border between the countries in a message posted on its Telegram channel in Hebrew early on Friday.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:58:17 GMTWATCH: 'Michelle,' Israel’s Eurovision song, revealed in a performance by Noam Bettan
The song includes lyrics in Hebrew, French, and English. The lyrics were written by Nadav Aharoni, Tzlil Kalifi, and Yuval Raphael. Aharoni and Kalifi composed the music, and Aharoni is the producer.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:41:23 GMTIDF officer, soldier wounded by Hezbollah anti-tank fire in southern Lebanon
The incident is the second of its kind in as many days, raising the total of IDF soldiers wounded in southern Lebanon to four.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:30:42 GMTIsraeli schools to continue in remote format on Sunday amid war, despite workplace reopening
Schools shifted to remote learning amid the ongoing Iranian missile strikes directed toward Israel, with changes to be determined according to the situation assessment.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:10:38 GMTIsrael decided to kill Khamenei in November, Katz reveals in N12 interview
The plan was eventually shared with the Washington and brought forward around January after protests broke out Iran, according to Katz.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:01:16 GMTMaccabi Haifa goalkeeper Yermakov’s resolve in uncertain times
Some foreign players have left Israel and plan to return once the situation calms down. Some, like Georgiy Yermakov, have stayed.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:50:24 GMTTeam Israel sharp in tune-up wins as Ausmus eyes WBC statement in Miami
Symbolically, a Zoom interview conducted from Israel to Ausmus in Florida was briefly interrupted by Iranian missile attacks, underscoring the gravity of the moment.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:24:50 GMTIsrael can topple Iranian regime, war may last a few weeks, Energy Minister Eli Cohen tells 'Post'
Eli Cohen told The Jerusalem Post that coordination between the United States and Israel has led to “a very strong and deadly combination.”
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:23:51 GMTHow Israel's cyber chief is navigating through the dystopian cyber-AI period - exclusive
Israel’s cyber chief Yossi Karadi warns AI is supercharging hackers, deepfakes, and mass attacks. In an exclusive interview, he outlines new defenses, counterstrikes, and a push for a cyber law.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:08:50 GMTNetanyahu adviser to 'Post': Best way to remove ayatollah threat is to remove ayatollahs
Foreign policy adviser Ophir Falk described Netanyahu and Trump as an "epic tag team," further describing current US-Israel cooperation in Iran as "unprecedented."
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:48:08 GMTResilience in Tel Aviv: Addiction treatment director returns to work after home Is destroyed
The home of Maya Riftin, manager of the “Dror” addiction treatment clinic, was destroyed: Hours later, she showed up for work.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:47:12 GMTIDF launches new phase of Iran war, confirms death of major Hezbollah operative
IDF chief Eyal Zamir: Approximately 80% of Iran's air defense systems, over 60% of ballistic missile launchers destroyed • 'Hezbollah made a strategic error, now paying a heavy price'
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:38:54 GMTIsraelis abroad face ‘concrete concern’ of attack amid Iran war, NSC warns
The NSC said Iranian security bodies have issued threats toward Israeli and Jewish targets worldwide, and warned of growing concern over possible attacks.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:26:37 GMTTrump calls Herzog 'disgrace,' urges him to pardon Netanyahu 'today' - N12
Herzog said he would not cave in to 'external or internal pressures' and will not be dealing with the issue of Netanyahu's pardon during an ongoing war.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:09:25 GMTIsrael’s chief rabbis protest planned Shabbat public transportation
The letter was sent amid the ongoing Operation Roaring Lion, with the planned operations aiming to help stranded Israelis return home from Ben-Gurion Airport after landing.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:21:26 GMTPolice arrest Galilee resident who expressed desire to commit 'a bad act'
The incident comes as Israel’s security establishment has warned of heightened Iranian efforts to recruit Israelis online for security-related tasks.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:53:20 GMTIDF logistics provides hundreds of millions of liters of fuel to enable game-changing Iran air war
The unit also manages hundreds of buses per day to distribute 110,000 reservists to their posts across several fronts.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:16:38 GMTWhere campus meets kindergarten: HIT and Holon Municipality bring STEM to young learners
HIT and the Holon Municipality have launched a pilot program placing the institute’s students in local preschools to ignite a love of science from early childhood.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:35:16 GMTIDF takes out Iranian regime's special internal security force headquarters
Among the other targets were ones belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Basij forces, and a central command center for the armed Internal Security forces.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:16:36 GMTWomen redefining power in Israel
Six women lead with courage
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:10:52 GMTIsraeli ground op. in Lebanon will ‘strengthen Hezbollah,’ France tells Israel - exclusive
French sources told the Post that a ground operation in Lebanon would undermine the Lebanese government’s legitimacy to act against Hezbollah.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:56:22 GMTOver 1,000 injured since Saturday: Health Ministry summarizes first days of Operation Roaring Lion
As of 7 a.m. on March 5, 2026, 145 people remain hospitalized or are currently being treated in emergency departments, the ministry said.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:37:51 GMTIran strikes across central Israel prevent El Al flights from landing
The plane was reportedly only a minute away from touching down when sirens sounded across central Israel and it was forced to climb back up.