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Times of Israel

IDF extends time reservists must serve this year, amid Iran and Hezbollah wars

Reservists to be called up for nine weeks, instead of six weeks in 2026, as military faces mounting manpower shortage The post IDF extends time reservists must serve this year, amid Iran and Hezbollah wars appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

IDF extends time reservists must serve this year, amid Iran and Hezbollah wars

Times of Israel

Regional effort to broker ceasefire between US and Iran reportedly hits dead end

Qatar said to be resisting efforts to be mediator; Israel reportedly assesses war to continue for another two weeks; US intelligence believes Iran unlikely to open Hormuz The post Regional effort to broker ceasefire between US and Iran reportedly hits dead end appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Times of Israel

Regional effort to broker ceasefire between US and Iran reportedly hits dead end

Times of Israel

Iran said restoring bombed missile bunkers within hours after being struck

US intel said unable to determine how many launchers destroyed as Iran deploys decoys * Man lightly hurt by shattered glass in Bnei Brak in Iranian missile attack The post Iran said restoring bombed missile bunkers within hours after being struck appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

Iran said restoring bombed missile bunkers within hours after being struck

Times of Israel

US embassy in Beirut warns that Iran, terror groups may target Lebanese universities

After IRGC said it would retaliate for US-Israeli strikes on universities in Iran, several schools in region move classes online; US reiterates warning for citizens to leave Lebanon The post US embassy in Beirut warns that Iran, terror groups may target Lebanese universities appeared first on The ...

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Times of Israel

US embassy in Beirut warns that Iran, terror groups may target Lebanese universities

Times of Israel

Iran shoots down US jet; 1 pilot rescued, US races against Iran to find the second

Israeli official says IAF postponed strikes in area to allow for search; Iran offers bounty for missing crew member; in separate incident, A-10 Warthog crashes near Strait of Hormuz; pilot rescued The post Iran shoots down US jet; 1 pilot rescued, US races against Iran to find the second appeared ...

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Times of Israel

Iran shoots down US jet; 1 pilot rescued, US races against Iran to find the second

Times of Israel

Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites Sunni-Shiite unrest in kingdom

Relatives of man who died in detention during Iran war says his body showed signs of torture, as Sunni-led Gulf state seeks to maintain control over Shiite-majority population The post Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites Sunni-Shiite unrest in kingdom appeared first on The Times of ...

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Times of Israel

Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites Sunni-Shiite unrest in kingdom

Times of Israel

Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets in show of defiance

Officials walk streets to project image of control amid Israeli assassinations; families meet in parks for music and barbecues, using public spaces as refuge, show of loyalty to regime The post Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets in show of defiance appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Times of Israel

Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets in show of defiance

Times of Israel

In call, Pope urges Herzog to pursue 'all paths of dialogue' to end Iran war

Pontiff stresses protection of civilians and respect for international law in conversation to mark Passover and Easter, as regional fighting intensifies The post In call, Pope urges Herzog to pursue 'all paths of dialogue' to end Iran war appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

In call, Pope urges Herzog to pursue 'all paths of dialogue' to end Iran war

Jerusalem Post

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, one pilot rescued, source confirms to 'Post'

A source with knowledge of the incident confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that search-and-rescue operations are underway to locate the second pilot.

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Jerusalem Post

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, one pilot rescued, source confirms to 'Post'

Jerusalem Post

Iraqi PMF presence in Iran raises alarm over crackdown, potential US ground war

PMF units reportedly entered Iran last January and assisted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the massacre of civilians.

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Jerusalem Post

Iraqi PMF presence in Iran raises alarm over crackdown, potential US ground war

Times of Israel

Hezbollah attacks damage homes in north; IDF said to destroy east Lebanon bridge

Lebanese media says bridge linking two towns struck after IDF said it would hit it to block Hezbollah reinforcements; military says airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in Beirut The post Hezbollah attacks damage homes in north; IDF said to destroy east Lebanon bridge appeared first on The Times of ...

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Hezbollah attacks damage homes in north; IDF said to destroy east Lebanon bridge

Times of Israel

3 UNIFIL peacekeepers hurt in south Lebanon blast; IDF blames Hezbollah rocket

UN peacekeeping force says two troops seriously injured; IDF says examination of rocket's trajectory 'clearly indicates' it was launched by Iran-backed terror group The post 3 UNIFIL peacekeepers hurt in south Lebanon blast; IDF blames Hezbollah rocket appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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3 UNIFIL peacekeepers hurt in south Lebanon blast; IDF blames Hezbollah rocket

Jerusalem Post

WATCH: IDF destroys Hezbollah rocket launcher used in large rocket salvo towards Haifa, Galilee

The IDF and Magen David Adom confirmed that no civilians were harmed during the Hezbollah attack, which triggered sirens across northern Israel.

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WATCH: IDF destroys Hezbollah rocket launcher used in large rocket salvo towards Haifa, Galilee

Jerusalem Post

IDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani

The IDF is expected to finish taking control of territory eight to 10 km from the border within the next week, in a move that would diminish Hezbollah's firing capabilities.

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IDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani

Jerusalem Post

IDF strikes over 70 IRGC targets, including missile launch sites, in western, central Iran

The targets included storage units of the IRGC’s Air Force drones and air defense system sites.

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IDF strikes over 70 IRGC targets, including missile launch sites, in western, central Iran

Haaretz

IDF suspends reservist who promoted his business using a blindfolded Palestinian

The soldier posted a story on Instagram showing the detained Palestinian holding a sign with the social media handle of his business, and the words 'Happy Holidays' in Hebrew. The IDF said it considered the incident 'very serious'

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IDF suspends reservist who promoted his business using a blindfolded Palestinian

Haaretz

Leaders of northern Israeli communities slam IDF for saying it can't disarm Hezbollah

Local governments' leaders and residents of Israel's frontline communities harshly criticized the statement made by IDF officials earlier on Friday, and called for 'lasting security and the dismantling of what is called Hezbollah'

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Leaders of northern Israeli communities slam IDF for saying it can't disarm Hezbollah

Haaretz

IDF strikes Beirut, Tehran; One wounded in northern Israel

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IDF strikes Beirut, Tehran; One wounded in northern Israel

Jerusalem Post

'They're sending us to die:' Hezbollah operatives express fear, exasperation with war effort

"Anyone who leaves their home does so against their will," one of the Radwan terrorists said. "You can't tell them you don't want to come."

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'They're sending us to die:' Hezbollah operatives express fear, exasperation with war effort

Haaretz

Israel's Leviathan gas platform reopens after five weeks of war with Iran and Hezbollah

The Defense Ministry ordered the fields' shutdown to reduce the risks of damage should they be struck while operating, with gas flowing at high pressure. Such damage could take years to repair. Damage to a dormant platform would be much more limited

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Israel's Leviathan gas platform reopens after five weeks of war with Iran and Hezbollah

algemeiner

Katz: 'Israel's Goal in Lebanon is to Disarm Hezbollah'

i24 News – Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz held a situation assessment Friday with senior military and defense officials, reiterating...

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Katz: 'Israel's Goal in Lebanon is to Disarm Hezbollah'

Haaretz

84 Killed in 90 Days: Israeli man fatally shot in Arab town Jisr al-Zarqa

The 22-year-old victim, Barqat Amash, was evacuated to a hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead. Police say the shooting was the result of a criminal feud

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84 Killed in 90 Days: Israeli man fatally shot in Arab town Jisr al-Zarqa

Haaretz

Israeli government to increase passenger numbers on flights departing Ben-Gurion Airport

Starting Sunday, flights from Ben-Gurion will carry 80–90 passengers, including humanitarian cases, while flight frequency stays limited. El Al says the government should cover passenger costs after recent cancellations forced by state restrictions, calling the impact 'significant'

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Israeli government to increase passenger numbers on flights departing Ben-Gurion Airport

Haaretz

He was a dream-making, peace-seeking Israeli entrepreneur. He died suddenly at 38

From a young age, Zaki Djemal worked to promote coexistence and was an activist on behalf of humanitarian and LGBTQ causes, later becoming a social entrepreneur and successful venture capitalist. Last month he died suddenly, leaving friends and colleagues around the globe in shock

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He was a dream-making, peace-seeking Israeli entrepreneur. He died suddenly at 38

Haaretz

Israeli settlers killed a Palestinian farmer on his own land, in front of his father. Yes, again

It was the third time in a month, just the names and location are different: Settler shot and killed a Palestinian farmer on his family's land. Before the attack, the assailants' leader said: 'Abraham gave the land only to the Jews. I am the law and I am also above the law'

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Israeli settlers killed a Palestinian farmer on his own land, in front of his father. Yes, again

Haaretz

Israeli man who worked for police, prison service charged with wartime spying

According to the charges the suspect was asked to provide information on missile strike sites, the number of wounded in hospitals, the number of fatalities and public sentiment in Israel. In a separate case, two men from were charged with filming the home of a senior reserve officer for Iranian agents

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Israeli man who worked for police, prison service charged with wartime spying

algemeiner

Hamas Wants Guarantees of Israeli Troop Withdrawal Before Disarmament talks, sources say

Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss giving up arms without guarantees that Israel will fully...

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Hamas Wants Guarantees of Israeli Troop Withdrawal Before Disarmament talks, sources say

Times of Israel

NASA Artemis II crew captures Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they rocket to moon

NASA crew takes pictures of home through capsule window; by Friday afternoon, they were more than 110,000 miles from Earth, and are set to pass moon by Monday The post NASA Artemis II crew captures Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they rocket to moon appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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NASA Artemis II crew captures Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they rocket to moon

Haaretz

Iranian cluster bomb hits Tel Aviv, central Israel; heavy airstrikes reported in Tehran

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Iranian cluster bomb hits Tel Aviv, central Israel; heavy airstrikes reported in Tehran

algemeiner

Iran Leaders Join Crowds on Tehran's Streets to Project Control in Wartime

After more than a month of being stalked by targeted assassinations, Iran's leadership has adopted a new tactic to show...

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Iran Leaders Join Crowds on Tehran's Streets to Project Control in Wartime