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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:54:19 GMTHaifa refinery said hit in latest Iranian missile barrage
In earlier barrages, missile shrapnel struck the facility, causing localized damage and temporary power disruptions, though no casualties were reported.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:35:34 GMTHolocaust survivor, descendants urge High Court to allow Gaza children medical access
Letter read by The Jerusalem Post invokes Holocaust-era rescue precedent to argue for “children’s exception” in wartime policy.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:28:03 GMTProtesters block Knesset entrance following approval of 2026 state budget
"While the Israeli public is sitting in shelters, the government of massacre approves a pig-sized budget," the protesters stated.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:14:20 GMTIDF kills suspected terrorist after attempted vehicle ramming
The suspected terrorist was reportedly accelerating his vehicle towards the soldiers in a way which posed an immediate threat to them.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:05:45 GMTIDF suspending Netzah Yehuda, not just company involved, following CNN team debacle
The IDF says it opposes the battalion's full disbandment, which is considered one of the flagship projects for integrating haredim into the military.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:51:00 GMTOnly 30% of young people in Israel optimistic about future, Aluma survey reveals
The data reflects the feelings of the young people participating in the survey, but paints a worrying picture that is mirrored in Aluma’s ongoing work in the field.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:41:36 GMTYellow-and-blue tops Dubai in OT, Hapoel Tel Aviv loses to Baskonia
Sorkin all chipped in with huge baskets to take the key Euroleague victory.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:03:06 GMTIDF Chief of Staff suspends battalion that accosted CNN news team in West Bank
The battalion’s operational deployment will be suspended until it has undergone “a process aimed at reinforcing its professional and ethical foundations,” the IDF wrote.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:19:42 GMTChief rabbi calls for protection of mosques, churches and synagogues after attacks
“Just as we demand full protection for synagogues and for Jewish lives, so too we reject any harm to mosques, churches, and all houses of prayer...and all religious violence," Rabbi Bar wrote.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:15:17 GMTIsraeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly
Ahead of the Nations League matches coming up in the fall, Israel played Georgia to a 2-2 draw in friendly action over the weekend at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:53:00 GMTTony Blair rejects Gaza genocide charge, says Western leaders are failing to stop antisemitism
Tony Blair rejected claims that Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, warning that Western leaders are failing to confront the political climate fueling rising antisemitism.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:04:46 GMTKnesset approves 2026 state budget in final votes, avoids early elections
The Knesset has approved the 2026 state budget, avoiding elections, as coalition partners back the plan despite earlier threats and criticism over spending priorities.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:47:29 GMTIsrael's fractured opposition hands Netanyahu a full term - analysis
With the budget set to pass, Netanyahu’s government is poised to complete its term, as opposition infighting continues to undermine efforts to unseat him.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:26:48 GMTEisenkot rejects Bennett’s offer to unite parties, says he won’t serve as ‘number two’
“I believe in myself, I know the kind of leadership I bring, and I see myself as a very strong candidate,” Former IDF chief of staff and leader of the Yashar! Party Gadi Eisenkot told N12.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:58:27 GMTBreak the Strait: How the world can end Iran’s energy blackmail
Iran’s leverage is structural, not absolute—it depends on Hormuz being indispensable. That assumption no longer holds.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:48:59 GMTNetanyahu announces expansion to Lebanon buffer zone, in bid to safeguard against invasion
In his announcement, Netanyahu also stated that Israel had undergone a paradigm shift in its latest wars against nearby countries.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:37:48 GMTHigh Court orders new vote on NIS 98m haredi school funding transfer
The High Court ordered a new Knesset vote on the remaining NIS 98m in haredi school funding, as petitioners demand full data before approval.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:28:32 GMTIranian missile hit on Ne'ot Hovav factory leads to fear of chemical leakage
The Environmental Protection Ministry stated that the possibility of hazardous chemicals leaking was being investigated, but that at this stage, there was no expected risk to nearby towns.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:34:15 GMTHow safe are Israel’s safe rooms? - analysis
Following the tragedies last year in Petah Tikva, the Home Front Command explained that this was an extreme event and that safe rooms cannot withstand direct hits.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:31:55 GMTNetanyahu violated Second Authority appointment conflict-of-interest arrangement, Deputy A-G says
Yesh Atid MKs have called for legal consequences after a letter said that PM Netanyahu should have been barred from any role in approving Yifat Ben Hay-Segev.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:28:18 GMT'Helplessness, uncontrollable fear': Romi Gonen shares how Iran war brings back Gaza trauma
“Notice the people outside who need help,” she wrote. “The siren caught me twice on the road, and it immediately threw me back into helplessness and uncontrollable fear.”
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:27:34 GMTIDF Alpinist Unit conducts cross-border operation from Syrian Hermon to southern Lebanon
IDF troops operated in complex mountainous terrain using specialized capabilities to gather intelligence and locate terrorist infrastructure.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:16:27 GMTHundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan
In a separate operation in the Menashe region, an Israel Nature and Parks Authority inspector seized additional sacks containing approximately 6 kilograms of akoub and about 25 kilograms of hyssop.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:13:28 GMTBorn under fire: MDA delivers baby in Jerusalem minutes before rushing to shelter
MDA said the baby was born healthy at home, turning what began as an emergency into a brief moment of relief for the family.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:57:37 GMTAn Iranian missile wounded a doctor and baby, now 100 shelters are heading to the Negev
The move by the IDF Home Front Command comes after appeals by local council heads and residents to address the lack of protection in the area.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:50:52 GMTUS-born IDF soldier killed while fighting in Lebanon, military announces
Katz, 22, was born in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, and was killed during an attack where three other soldiers were moderately wounded.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:53:49 GMTIsrael ranks eighth globally in 2026 World Happiness Index despite war
Israel's resilience shines through as it maintains a top 10 spot in global happiness rankings amid the emotional and social challenges of wartime.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:43:55 GMTPolice arrest 18 as anti-war protests spread across Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem
Thousands of people demonstrated at three main rallies across the country, in Tel Aviv at Habima Square, in Haifa near the Horev Center, and in Jerusalem at Paris Square.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:58:31 GMTIDF says up to 90% of Iran’s weapons industry could be hit within days
Israeli defense officials said Saturday that most of Iran’s military-industrial infrastructure has already been damaged and that further strikes could push that figure to 90% within days.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:04:44 GMTIDF detains CNN journalists in the West Bank, one crew member injured, cameras damaged
IDF soldiers detained a CNN crew covering settler violence for at least two hours. One photographer was injured, and his camera was damaged.