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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 GMTArchival photos recall 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 GMTYet again, Israel’s public shelters become sites of camaraderie amid steep danger
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.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:14:56 GMTSirens sound across Israel as Operation Roaring Lion enters third day
Earlier on Monday, Hezbollah launched several projectiles towards Israel, triggering an IDF response in southern Lebanon and Beirut.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:17:51 GMTSecurity directive forces Israeli judo team to withdraw from Tashkent Grand Slam
The dramatic development unfolded as concerns over the security situation escalated, with team members instructed to halt participation and depart Tashkent immediately.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:03:51 GMTAt least five people wounded by Iranian missile strike in Jerusalem area
Israel Police is sweeping the area for missile shrapnel and urges the public to stay area from the site of the strike.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:55:53 GMTWATCH: Cluster munitions seemingly used during latest Iranian missile barrage against Israel
Following the barrage, Magen David Adom said its paramedics were dispatched to sites of reported missile impacts in central Israel.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:17:43 GMTKnesset FADC to convene confidential operational update on Operation Rising Lion
The committee is expected to vote on declaring a special state of emergency on the home front, chairperson MK Boaz Bismuth announced.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:55:28 GMTCourt lifts travel ban on PMO chief Tzachi Braverman despite 'midnight meeting' probe
A magistrate’s court lifted the travel ban on PMO chief Tzachi Braverman, citing the Iran war. The ruling allows him to serve as UK Ambassador despite the ongoing "midnight meeting" investigation.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:49:37 GMTAs Israel’s Iran front widens, civil society initiatives return to 24/7 emergency operation
Such specialized civic infrastructures filled life-and-death gaps during earlier rounds of fighting. What is striking now is less the novelty of the mobilization than its speed and normalization.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:39:37 GMT'We will intensify Iran attacks in coming days,' Netanyahu declares atop the Kirya military HQ roof
"Yesterday, we eliminated the dictator Khamenei. Together with him, we eliminated dozens of senior officials of the oppressive regime," Netanyahu said.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:48:58 GMTWATCH: IDF bombs Iranian fighter jets moments before they could take off
Two fighter jets, one an F4 and one an F5, were already out on the runway and preparing to take off when the IDF struck.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:31:55 GMT'Head of the snake severed': Herzog visit Iranian strike sites, praise Operation Roaring Lion
“There were those who had doubts, those who said, ‘What, you won’t succeed,’ or ‘Will you succeed?’ We are winning in Iran, and we will continue until the end,” Ben-Gvir said.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:46:34 GMTVandal graffitis Palestinian flag on Lod City Hall amid Iran missiles
According to the Lod Municipality, the graffiti was discovered early Sunday on the city’s new municipal building.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:20:09 GMTIsrael sees two fatalities in 24 hours as Operation Roaring Lion continues into second day
An intact Iranian missile hit a residential building in Tel Aviv, killing one, and another Tel Aviv resident choked to death running to shelter.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:16:27 GMTIsraeli forces killed 40 top Iranian officials within a minute of opening salvo, IDF says
The IDF said the opening wave included simultaneous strikes at several locations in Tehran, where seven members of Iran’s top security leadership were gathered.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:47:37 GMTSirens, shelters and an empty Old City: Jerusalem rattled on the first day of war with Iran
The war comes as Israel prepares to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the overthrow of an oppressive Persian regime, offering a powerful parallel for the current moment.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:46:31 GMTAcademic institutions switch to remote learning, cancel all non-mandatory activity amid Iran war
The Council for Higher Education will continue to monitor developments and update institutions in accordance with guidance from the security authorities.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:36:33 GMTUnder renewed missile fire, Israel’s civilian vulnerabilities resurface - analysis
State Comptroller audit highlights structural gaps in shelters, schools, and hospitals as Israel faces renewed missile attacks.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:10:25 GMTZamir visited IAF, intelligence units after 12-Day War to prepare for Operation Roaring Lion
According to the IDF, the updated planning is being built on operational achievements and shortcomings identified during Operation Rising Lion.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:04:17 GMTControlling the skies: IDF, US close to air supremacy over Iran after dropping 1,200 bombs
Israel strikes Iran's Tharallah headquarters used to suppress, murder protesters • IDF targets Islamic regime bases, ballistic missile apparatus
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:36:17 GMTStand-up comedian Daniel Chen’s home was hit directly: 'I’m shocked nothing happened to us'
From Daniel Chen’s Instagram Story after his home in central Israel sustained a direct hit during Iran’s missile barrage on central Israel.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:38:16 GMTIDF Home Front: We've been more ready for Iran's ballistic missiles after probing June war
'Iran is here, home front is central.'
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:35:04 GMTJewish MK Ofer Cassif decries Operation Roaring Lion, warns of regional impact
He emphasized that the conflict is not a preemptive strike, but rather one driven by foreign powers, with no direct connection to the interests or security of the Iranian or Israeli people.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:18:36 GMTNine Israelis killed, 11 missing, dozens injured after Iranian missile hits Beit Shemesh building
At least four apartment buildings destroyed, missile reportedly penetrated local shelter • Several children reported wounded • Second impact registered in central Israel
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:16:46 GMTIDF has dropped 1,200 bombs on Iranian targets since start of the war
On Saturday night, the IDF had said that over 200 aircraft had struck 500 Iranian targets.