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Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:34:24 GMT
Israel needs a mother
It’s time for women to take the wheel

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:37:51 GMT
Iran strikes across central Israel prevent El Al flight 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.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:21:59 GMT
Drone operator: UAVs crucial in strikes on Iran, Air Force has experienced great success
Y, a reserves member in Squadron 200, had been traveling abroad for several months before growing suspicious of an imminent Israeli-US strike on Iran.  

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:41:06 GMT
Pace of Hezbollah attacks rises despite drop in Iranian missiles
According to the IDF, northern residents spent most of the night in their safe rooms and bomb shelters because of consistent fire.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:28:41 GMT
Hegseth to Katz: Continue against Iran to the end, we are with you
The defense minister told the defense secretary he appreciated the unprecedented coordination between the sides.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:20:20 GMT
Vast majority of Jewish Israelis support Operation Roaring Lion, Arab-Israelis skeptical - poll
The survey broke down Jewish responses by political affiliation, revealing that, while respondents all possessed a majority in favor of the operation, the majority was smaller among the Left.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:17:40 GMT
A war-weary Jerusalem marks Purim one day after the rest of the world
Early morning sirens coincided with the morning of Shushan Purim, as thousands of Israelis gathered, despite a prohibition on public gatherings, to fulfill the mitzvah of hosting a Megillah reading.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:50:50 GMT
Trump and Hegseth on Eretz Nehederet’s Purim show promote 'Epic Fury, Revenge of Trump!'
For the first time in memory, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appeared on the Israeli sketch comedy to promote Operation Epic Fury as a movie.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:48:38 GMT
IDF Home Front Command lightens security guidelines for daily routine
This reverses a previous HFC guideline with heavier restrictions, which was to be in place until Saturday evening, lightening the security guidelines, and opening up gatherings.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:42:59 GMT
Jerusalem police disperse defiant Purim crowds as street parties violate wartime safety orders
Israel Police were forced to disperse large Purim crowds on Wednesday as revellers defied Home Front Command orders. Officials slammed the gatherings as "irresponsible" during the ongoing war.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:50:02 GMT
Yoaz Hendel: 'Israel must seize opportunity to defeat Hezbollah, assert control in Lebanon'
Reservist Party leader Yoaz Hendel tells the ‘Post’ that Israel must seize the "tectonic shift" in the Middle East to demilitarize Southern Lebanon and establish a permanent security buffer zone.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:30:18 GMT
Israel preparing for Iran war to last until Passover holiday, official says
Recent security cabinet meetings judged that the rate of fire coming from Iran is expected to slow down due to damage inflicted by days of Israeli and United States strikes.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:10:40 GMT
Two IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon during ground operations in first since ceasefire 
Notably, the two soldiers are the IDF’s first wounded soldiers from ground operations in southern Lebanon, which began earlier this week. 

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:06:17 GMT
IDF destroys Ghadr missiles at Isfahan, pushing toward hunting down 400 ballistic missile launchers
Isfahan has both nuclear sites and ballistic missile sites and has been a repeat target both in June 2025 and the current conflict.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:38:52 GMT
Israel prepares for attack from Yemen as Houthis rearm with Iran's help
The official further warned that, with the assistance of Iran, the Houthis have rebuilt their ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities, which could potentially reach Israel.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:28:00 GMT
A-G to High Court: Order must be issued instructing Netanyahu to dismiss Ben-Gvir
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara calls for the High Court to order Prime Minister Netanyahu to dismiss National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing abuse of authority.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:49:38 GMT
Israeli F-35 shoots down Iranian fighter jet in historic first for aircraft
This marks the first time an F-35 has ever achieved a confirmed air-to-air takedown.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:48:54 GMT
Some 300,000 Lebanese Shi'ites evacuate as IDF pummels Hezbollah with over 250 strikes
The IDF said that Hezbollah will be substantially harmed by losing access to Iranian funds, which were almost its sole source of support since the war started.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:15:35 GMT
Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - opinion
This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:22:52 GMT
Hundreds of Israelis without homes following missile strike in Beersheba
Earlier this week, a missile strike damaged a cluster of buildings in the city, affecting hundreds of apartments to varying degrees.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:25:39 GMT
WATCH: IDF conducts new 'wide-scale' strikes on Iran as some 5,000 bombs dropped since start of war
Military and paramilitary headquarters struck by the IAF include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters, the Basij paramilitary headquarters, and the Quds Force headquarters.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:25:09 GMT
Multiple fragments fall in central Israel, Carmel as Iran continues launching missile volleys
Multiple fragments were said to have fallen in central Israel by Israeli Fire and Rescue Services, and two people were mildly injured.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:42:04 GMT
How US citizens in Israel can leave the country amid Operation Roaring Lion - explainer
The US State Department says it is taking steps to assist those who want to depart Israel and other countries in the region, though it notes that current options are limited.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:35:25 GMT
As Iran keeps attacking Israel, kids at home need to be entertained as sirens ring out
Back and forth to the shelters, with children who are out of school, they need to be entertained and reassured.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:20:31 GMT
Online activities: Museums offer programs for kids during Operation Roaring Lion
There is likely no substitute for leaving the house and taking the kids places, but now that this is impossible, many museum and cultural organization websites offer online activities for children.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:27:15 GMT
Israel to gradually reopen airspace on Thursday under new plan to return stranded Israelis
Under the new framework, Transportation Minister Miri Regev said the reopening of Ben-Gurion Airport will be gradual. During the first 24 hours, one plane will land per hour.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:59:23 GMT
IDF chief: Israel will remove 'entire Shi'ite axis threat of Iran, Hezbollah'
Zamir said that the current conflict has morphed from seeking regime change in Iran to also finishing off Hezbollah as a decades-long threat to Israel.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:37:51 GMT
Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar tells ambassadors their countries must sever Iran ties
Sa’ar held a virtual briefing with approximately 60 ambassadors stationed in Israel to discuss the importance of breaking relations with Iran.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:27:52 GMT
Under fire, Israel plans 'empty flights' airlift to bring stranded Israelis home
Ben-Gurion Airport is set for a controlled reopening on Thursday, with planes landing full and departing empty to minimize time on the ground during Operation Roaring Lion.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:17:08 GMT
‘Bild’ leak case: Court extends Urich restrictions, clarifies can speak to PM, but not about probe
Judge Menachem Mizrahi ruled that while Urich remains prohibited from working at the Prime Minister’s Office, he may speak with Netanyahu, provided they do not discuss the investigation.

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