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'Always put others first': IDF reservist who died while on leave saves four with organ transplants

Ben-Yakar made aliyah from Australia in 2011 with Hezi, who served as a paratrooper in the IDF, and became a member of Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha in northern Israel.

Staff Sgt. (Res.) Effi Ben-Yakar.
Members of the Lebanese Civil Defence inspect a damaged building after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following renewed hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 9, 2026.

Lebanese artist files war crimes complaint against Israel over death of parents in Beirut - report

This photo of a TV screen shows the new spokesperson for the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, in Bureij refugee camp Central of Gaza Strip on December 29, 2025.

Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say

Smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran on April 1, 2026.

IDF kills Iranian ballistic missile chief, US strike targets key supply bridge in Tehran


Katz to Hezbollah chief Qassem: You won't live to see Israel’s full response to Passover attacks

"You and your friends will pay a very heavy price for the increased shooting at Israeli citizens while they are sitting down to celebrate the Seder Night,” Katz told Qassem in a video message.

Illustrative image of Defense Minister Israel Katz and Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem.

Two soldiers lightly wounded in close-quarters combat that leaves Hezbollah terrorist dead

Amid the operations, Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem that he would not live to see the extent of the “very heavy price” the group would pay for its attacks.

IDF soldiers are seen operating in southern Lebanon, April 1, 2026

'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,”

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits Central Command soldiers on March 17, 2026.

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.

IDF troops from the 226th Brigade during targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon.

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.

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin; illustrative.

Israelis lose faith in decisive victory in Iran war - opinion

Israelis can endure the war, but the consensus is cracking as trust, expectations, and ideas of what victory means are diverging.

Damage after Iranian missile fragments hit a residence in the Tel Aviv area, March 26, 2026.

Over 800 strikes, 16,000 munitions: Operation Roaring Lion thus far

The Operations Directorate, the Air Force, and Military Intelligence have been participating in a joint effort to “systematically target the Iranian terrorist regime,” an IDF spokesperson said.

Israeli Air Force operates during Operation Roaring Lion, March 2026

Iran fires major missile salvo ahead of Passover, Trump says Iran asked for ceasefire

IAF strikes 400 Iranian targets in two days • IDF chief warns of manpower crisis • Iran attacks cause fires in Kuwait, Bahrain

MDA responder views destruction from Iranian missile attack, April 1 2026

WATCH: IDF strikes, dismantles missile launchers in southern Lebanon

The launchers were used in the terror group's latest barrage against Israel, which left three people injured, including a 6-year-old child.

Footage released by the IDF of a strike targeting Hezbollah launchers on March 31 2026.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens US companies across Middle East

The 18 companies listed in the IRGC's threat included Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, and Boeing.

A ballistic missile launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 28, 2026.