Paul Ben-Haim’s war symphonies get just deserts
Performed at Carnegie Hall in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, Ben-Haim’s two symphonies are foundational works within the Israeli art music tradition.
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IDF destroys IRGC Ground Forces base in Tehran, begins striking mobile command centers
A Passover tribute: Kindness from a Jerusalem neighborhood pharmacy
Two Israeli infants among wounded by shrapnel in overnight Iranian missile barrage
From Iran to Israel: An Iranian volunteer’s unlikely stand in wartime
Mehran Rezvani, who grew up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, has become a devoted supporter and volunteer for Israel.
'Fulfill your responsibility': IDF chief warns of manpower crisis in Passover letter to MKs
Zamir warned that an upcoming decision to shorten mandatory service to 30 months would result in “serious harm and a decline in the IDF’s order of battle,”
Israeli experts debate how far Israel must go in southern Lebanon
The initial objective of pushing Hezbollah forces away from the border is increasingly giving way to discussions of a prolonged military presence.
Knesset goes on recess after approving key war laws, death penalty
With elections to be held no later than October, the upcoming summer session, set to begin on May 10, is the government's last opportunity to pass legislation during its term.
IDF warns of coordinated Iran, Hezbollah fire during Passover eve
The warning comes as security officials on Wednesday warned of a possible escalation during the holiday period.
Netanyahu pardon request advances as Justice Ministry reviews new materials
That makes Wednesday’s development less important for what it decides than for what it confirms: Netanyahu’s request remains active and is still moving through the formal clemency process.
Israel and Egypt: Frosty neighbors' ties tested by Iran war, but remain stable
Operation Roaring Lion has Egypt and Israel on the same side. But what will happen when the war with Iran ends?
Reverse exodus: How the Iran war turned Egypt's Taba into Israelis’ escape route
Amid war with Iran, thousands of Israelis and tourists leave Israel through Taba in a modern-day reverse Exodus.
Six-story apartment building collapses in central Tel Aviv, injuring two
Emergency services are working to determine whether people are trapped under the rubble or simply inaccessible.
Passover under fire: Israelis balance fatigue with cautious hope after month of war
Despite overwhelming public support to fight Iran's Islamic Republic in Operation Roaring Lion, the war is taking its toll on everyday citizens.
