The plan would entail Israeli forces occupying Lebanese territory between the Litani River and Israel’s northern border in an effort to reduce the threat posed by Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.
Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US, the most important international backer and arms supplier to the island.
Asia is at the frontline of the fuel crisis, buying more than 80% of the crude that transits the Strait of Hormuz, which has been almost totally blocked by Iran since the war broke out in February.
"This is a moment for China to exercise influence," said a senior Taiwan security official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.
The approval was announced in a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar, and Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz.
According to the report, Hezbollah is searching for “creative vulnerabilities” that could enable it to seize Israeli troops in an area where the chances of success are higher.
The Israel Electric Corporation said on Wednesday that, despite reports, no damage was done to its infrastructure near Hadera following reported shrapnel impact.
The IDF's 162nd Division and 98th Division are set to join the 91st and 36th Divisions in conducting sweeps for concealed Hezbollah weapons in southern Lebanon.
At the center of the case is a December 25, 2025, Finance Committee transfer involving education funds, including money directed to haredi institutions.
IsraelForPesach.com was launched to connect people unexpectedly staying in Israel over Passover with families willing to open their homes for holiday meals and accommodations.
Channel 13 reported that Israel issued a NOTAM indicating Ben-Gurion Airport flights may remain restricted until at least April 16 amid ongoing attacks from Iran and Hezbollah.
Nearly four weeks into a war that has so far failed to achieve the toppling of Iran's clerical rulers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly looking to stave off early elections.
Part of the scrutiny on David’s Sling stems from the fact that there have been multiple major failures, leaving large numbers of Israelis wounded, not just a single event.
"This is a serious violation of the mechanisms for receiving aid, and that Hamas continues to try to exploit the aid mechanism for terrorist activity and incitement," COGAT warned in a letter.
The current campaign in southern Lebanon is designed to neutralize the most immediate threats – cross-border infiltration and anti-tank missile fire – while containing long-range Hezbollah fire.
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s spokesperson, Ziv Agmon, denies that his comments were racist, calling them "ridiculous" as he is of Moroccan origin, and thus cannot be racist towards Moroccans.
The move is intended to “strengthen resilience and support community relief efforts, reflecting a clear policy: the enemy evacuates, while Israel’s residents remain strong in their homes."
The axes were dated to the Pleistocene, likely made by Homo erectus, the first human species to evolve to have a humanlike body shape and gait, who had lived in the region thousands of years ago.
A total of 34 burials dating between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE were discovered, the Superintendency shared, half of which belonged to children between the ages of two and 10.
Among the 40 new immigrants from the US and Canada, 25 recently landed at Ben Gurion Airport, while the other 15 were already in Israel and completed their process on the same day.
While not answering the question of whether he considers himself a Zionist, California Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized that his objections are to the current Israeli government, not Israel as a state.
The note regarding the Strait of Hormuz from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was sent to the 15-member Security Council and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
The custom at such international gatherings is to shake hands with the people on either side. Then-Israeli president Moshe Katsav was seen shaking hands with then-Iranian president Mohammad Khatami.
Iranian missile falls near Israel's largest power station in Hadera • IDF kills Hamas Nukhba force terrorists • Lebanese army 'lied to the IDF,' didn't disarm Hezbollah in southern Lebanon •
Iran's skepticism is one of the reasons US VP Vance has now become involved in the negotiations. Washington has sought to reassure Tehran that “this is not a ploy, but real negotiations."
A resident of Isfahan told TML that if reports of a deal involving Ghalibaf were true, many Iranians would feel “deceived and abandoned, moving from one dictatorship to another.”
“The Lebanese army lied to the IDF. They deceived Israel. They claimed they had enforced the decision to demilitarize southern Lebanon," one Israeli officer said.
A 14-year-old Israeli has been indicted for working with Iranian operatives, carrying out sabotage and surveillance tasks in exchange for cryptocurrency.
The source also said Turkey was helping to find ways to end the way and "either Turkey or Pakistan are under consideration as the venue for such talks."
Two of the terrorists reportedly admitted to smuggling the weapons to southern Lebanon in hopes of attacking IDF forces, claiming such attacks were protected by international law.
The Kurdish leadership of the autonomous region is outraged, and Iran has appeared to walk back the attack. However, in other areas, it continues to try to assert itself.
“Hezbollah, which has dragged you into this war in service of Iran’s agenda, is deliberately operating within your neighborhoods, putting your safety at grave risk," Adraee told Lebanese civilians.
Israel's doctrine after October 7 is the same as the 1967 doctrine, where it took over the large areas it had conquered after the Six-Day War. It is yet to be seen whether it will work in Lebanon.
UN diplomat Jean Arnault has more than 30 years of experience in international diplomacy focusing on peace settlements and mediation, with a background in UN missions in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
"The Bab al-Mandab Strait is considered one of the strategic straits in the world, and Iran has the will to produce a completely credible threat against it," an Iranian official told Tasnim.
“Iran has transferred to Hezbollah $1.2 billion since the ceasefire," Sa'ar wrote. "It also plays a direct role in training militants and guiding senior leadership.”
Araghchi also claimed that the exchange of messages through mediators doesn't constitute a negotiation between the countries, with Iran seeking a permanent end to the conflict.
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, UAE ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, wrote that the current war requires a decisive outcome that addresses the full scope of the Islamic Republic’s threat.
A surge in calls to the National Poison Information Center in the weeks before Passover, with an increase of about 40% in overall calls. About 40% concern young children, mainly under the age of 6.
Data analysis of tens of thousands of participants in the Nurses’ Health Study reveals a direct link between the consumption of berries, citrus fruits and apples and higher levels of happiness.
When the nervous system is already under the strain of war, any additional disruption to routine is felt more strongly. Precisely during this period, it is doubly important to follow several rules.
regular consumption of leafy vegetables may contribute to the diversity of the gut bacterial population, a key factor in the functioning of the digestive system and the immune system.
Researchers followed more than 150 thousand participants and found a consistent link between the DASH diet at ages 40-50 and a lower risk of cognitive decline at older ages.
The updated exploration plan details surface habitat concepts, cargo and power infrastructure, and a nuclear thermal propulsion pathfinder for crewed deep-space transit.
The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, with animals such as goats, sheep, cattle and cats coming later.
As part of the measures, which come amid "heightened tensions," officers will be equipped with patrol rifles and other long guns as part of a deterrence strategy,
“Plan contraplan/Shot Reverse Shot,” which premiered at the Berlinale international film festival, features photojournalist Edward Serotta’s reminiscences about Romania in the 1980s.
The United States first sought to seize the 650 Fifth Avenue skyscraper in 2008, after learning of the Iranian government-owned bank’s secret interest in the property.
Prien is a federal minister in the Christian Democratic Union in the German parliament and has emerged as a possible frontrunner to succeed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
“Listen, Tucker, I cannot stand you,” the former Knesset speaker told his interviewer over a video call. “But you’re a nice person, so I talk with you.”
Oakland County Mike Bouchard denounced social media users who spread antisemitic memes about him online, stating that they're hiding behind free speech rights "as cover to hide their antisemitism."
The two were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, with police officers carrying out searches at their residences, London's Metropolitan Police stated.
This year's theme is "IAW Back on Campuses Worldwide: Palestine Frees Us All," 21 years after the first IAW event at the University of Toronto, Canada, in 2005.
From the beginning of 2026 until the war, the share of foreigners in trading on the TASE stood at NIS 1.2 billion per day, now their share has jumped to NIS 1.9 billion per day
The companies say the partnership will help financial institutions and selected non-banking players launch regulated digital financial products more quickly.
El plan, que fue entregado a Irán a través de Pakistán, al parecer aborda los programas de misiles balísticos y nucleares de Irán, así como problemas relacionados con el Estrecho de Hormuz.
La disuasión nuclear puede estar reduciendo el riesgo de guerra mundial, incluso cuando las tensiones globales se intensifican e Irán plantea preocupaciones.
Una pausa de cinco días en los ataques a la infraestructura energética iraní, tras lo que el presidente Donald Trump describió como conversaciones "productivas".
El ritmo de la guerra en Irán ha disminuido desde mediados de marzo, desafiando las afirmaciones oficiales de que los ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel mantienen la máxima intensidad de los ataques.
La solicitud de indulto del Primer Ministro Benjamin Netanyahu avanzó el martes después de que el Ministro de Patrimonio, Amichai Eliyahu, presentara su opinión al Presidente Isaac Herzog.
Según el informe, Hezbolá está buscando "vulnerabilidades creativas" que podrían permitirle capturar tropas israelíes en un área donde las posibilidades de éxito son mayores.
The hotel Château de la Messardière near Saint-Tropez was chosen to serve as the location for the fourth season of the series The White Lotus. Here is everything important to know about it.
An asymmetrical dress at a killer price, the new shoes from Adidas inspired by the brand’s veteran model, a mask from the hair brand we have long been seriously addicted to, and more.
AI tools and automation are lowering the cost of SEO. How businesses use automated platforms to test strategies, monitor rankings, and compete in search.
Limited edition halva with chocolate & pistachio at NIS 21–25. Also: New Korean ROUND LAB at Super-Pharm, Carolina Herrera perfume, Prinir canned corn, and more.
A new experimental version of the messaging app for iPhone reveals a feature that will translate entire conversations in real time, while maintaining privacy and using Apple’s language packs.
We discovered how you can jump to Amalfi, when nature enters the home, running on a cloud, the brand that put magic into a glass, taking care of female fighters, and the pizza that compensates.
Israel’s push to secure its northern border is justified, but rhetoric about the Litani River risks blurring defense with annexation, carrying serious strategic and diplomatic costs.
Volkswagen and Rafael are exploring the conversion of the Osnabrück plant, with Volkswagen emphasizing that it is still examining options and that no final decision has been made.
Anduril and Palantir have been interested in being a part of Golden Dome since its inception. The software would connect the radars and other sensors to detect and track airborne threats.
The Payne Institute estimates that the war has consumed about a third of the THAAD missile stockpile, whose annual production rate does not exceed about 100
A deeper look into the region's languages and cultures reveals that, beneath political disputes, words and customs emerge from the same conceptual womb.
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When we breakdown the data, what looks like national unity turns out to be two markedly different understandings of the war, imagined by two different publics.
As a social worker at HaGal Sheli (My Wave), an organization that supports people coping with post-trauma through surf therapy, the sea is usually the setting for our healing activities.