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Industrial zone damaged in Negev, falls in Sharon area after Iran fires missiles towards Israel

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN AND HODAYA RAN — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:33:39 GMT

According to Israel Police, missile shrapnel fell in an industrial site in the Negev region, with Israeli media reporting no hazardous leaks.

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

BY GOLDIE KATZ AND TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:59:05 GMT

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

Passover 2026: Great films to watch during the holiday

BY HANNAH BROWN — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:13:45 GMT

TV Time: From biblical epics to new streaming hits, here’s what to watch this Passover week.

Netanyahu vows to continue crushing Iranian regime during security assessment

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:23:32 GMT

“Together with our American friends, we continue to crush the terror regime in Iran. We are eliminating commanders, bombing bridges, striking infrastructure,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

By claiming total failure, Israel's opposition hurts itself - and helps Netanyahu

BY HERB KEINON — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:45:27 GMT

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The opposition’s critique of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government may be undermining its own credibility.

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

BY MAYA ZANGER-NADIS — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:15:02 GMT

"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."

One lightly wounded after Iranian missile barrage targets northern Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:29:14 GMT

Israel's Channel 12 News reported that at least 10 sites of shrapnel impact were being investigated by emergency services.

Grapevine, April 2, 2026: The insensitivity of bureaucracy

BY GREER FAY CASHMAN — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:51:56 GMT

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB AND CORINNE BAUM — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:05:06 GMT

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.

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

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:45:38 GMT

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.

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

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:40 GMT

Cherri, described by Deadline as "one of Lebanon’s best-known contemporary artists," has had his work featured in several prominent galleries, including the Guggenheim.

Education Minister slams 'extremist, deranged criminals' for trying to enter his home during siren

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:33:35 GMT

In the video, one of the individuals can be heard shouting at the gate that they are a teacher, before blaming Kisch for the Iranian attack, and that "these missiles are your fault! Protect me!"

Between war and wins: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague playoff push fueled by resilience - interview

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:54:55 GMT

Recently, Maccabi General Manager Claudio Coldebella spoke with Giuseppe Nigro of La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy, sharing some of the successes he has experienced this season.

Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars

BY ITAY GODER — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:42:57 GMT

The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.

Israeli lyricist Tzruya Lahav dies at 74 after cancer battle

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND MAARIV ONLINE — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:32:01 GMT

Lahav played a major role in shaping popular Israeli music across generations and wrote the lyrics for many songs that have become embedded in the country’s canon.

Paul Ben-Haim’s war symphonies get just deserts

BY LIRAN GURKIEWICZ — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:35:12 GMT

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.

IDF destroys IRGC Ground Forces base in Tehran, begins striking mobile command centers

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN AND TOBIAS SIEGAL — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:36:46 GMT

The Iranian regime has begun using mobile units as command centers in order to avoid Israeli and American strikes, according to intelligence shared by the IDF.

Iranian cluster munitions cause heavy damage to vehicles, buildings across central Israel

BY SAM HALPERN AND TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:04:33 GMT

On Thursday, missile fire from Iran left three people lightly wounded in Petah Tikva and Mazkeret Batya.

'Fulfill your responsibility': IDF chief warns of manpower crisis in Passover letter to MKs

BY TOBIAS SIEGAL — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:04:43 GMT

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

BY GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:56:32 GMT

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

BY KESHET NEEV — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:21:34 GMT

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

BY TOBIAS SIEGAL — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:25:47 GMT

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

BY SARAH BEN-NUN — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:43:34 GMT

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.

Six-story apartment building collapses in central Tel Aviv, injuring two

BY CORINNE BAUM AND MAYA ZANGER-NADIS — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:22 GMT

Emergency services are working to determine whether people are trapped under the rubble or simply inaccessible.

Sixteen wounded in central Israel after Iran launches cluster munitions

BY MAYA ZANGER-NADIS — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:21:12 GMT

An 11-year-old girl from Bnei Brak was taken to the hospital in serious condition due to shrapnel injuries. Her condition reportedly worsened following hospitalization.

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

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN AND YONAH JEREMY BOB — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:59:45 GMT

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.

Mohel arrested for death of baby linked to circumcision

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:58:02 GMT

The mohel, who had performed thousands of circumcisions before, had received previous allegations of medical complications.

Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Play-In hopes alive

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:05:16 GMT

With five games left in the Euroleague, the yellow-and-blue are within striking distance but need all hands on deck.

Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:51:39 GMT

Yarden Bloch said she had assumed the game would not take place because Iranian athletes have often been prevented from competing against Israelis.

Bennett draws coalition line: No government with those who do not serve - interview

BY KESHET NEEV — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:47:55 GMT

“The next government will be based on a ‘covenant of those who serve,’" said Bennett. "Anyone who can be with me in a tank in Gaza can be with me in the government.”