Israel News
תקיפת צה"ל בדאחייה
In first since cease-fire, Israel strikes Beirut's Dahieh district
Military says it struck drone storage facility; IDF Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee issues warning following launch of 2 rockets at Kiryat Shmona earlier in the day
Elisha Ben Kimon | 14:50 | 03.28.25
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'Tired of living in fear': Frustrated northern Israelis demand action after renewed rocket fire
IDF says two projectiles fired from Lebanon, one intercepted; no damage or casualties reported; military strikes Hezbollah targets in retaliation; terror group denies involvement
Eitan Glickman, Shimon Elbaz | 11:21 | 03.28.25
הנשיא טראמפ עם שורדי השבי
Families of hostages, survivors to visit Washington as Gaza negotiations continue
Idit and Kobi Ohel, parents of captive Alon Ohel, send urgent letter to Netanyahu, saying their son is 'in real danger of dying' due to injuries sustained on October 7
Einav Halabi, Yael Ciechanover | 08:55 | 03.28.25
ירי ארטילרי ללבנון כתגובה לשיגורים
Two rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon
IDF says one rocket intercepted, second did not cross into Israeli territory; defense minister vows retaliation; military responds with artillery fire
Elisha Ben Kimon, Eitan Glickman | 08:08 | 03.28.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו
Netanyahu: ‘On October 7 we were caught off guard, but we will change the Middle East’
At conference on combatting antisemitism, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu compared Hamas to the Nazis and emphasized Israel’s strength in defending itself against threats
Itamar Eichner, Liran Tamari | 00:58 | 03.28.25
שעון קיץ
Israel switching to daylight saving time
When does Israel summer time start and end in Israel? Will you gain an hour of sleep or lose one? And do you need to adjust your digital clocks?
Ynet | 00:28 | 03.28.25
מצעד צבאי בעזה לציון 36 שנים להקמת ארגון הטרור הג'יהאד האיסלאמי
Islamic Jihad resumes rocket fire from Gaza, and is coordinating with Hamas
The second most important group in the Gaza Strip claimed responsibility for four rocket launches toward the Gaza periphery in two days
Einav Halabi | 22:53 | 03.27.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בבית הלבן
Netanyahu flight to Washington rerouted over fear of arrest in Europe, envoy to US says
Israel's ambassador to the US, Yehiel Leiter, says that due to the prime minister’s medical condition during his last trip to the US and concerns about a possible emergency landing, 'Wing of Zion' flew over US military bases since Netanyahu could not land 'anywhere in Europe' without being arrested  
Daniel Edelson, New York | 22:17 | 03.27.25
ביבי בנימין נתניהו ארכיון
House Republicans claim Biden used funding to 'undermine' Netanyahu government
Six Israeli and American nonprofits have been ordered to report on how they used funds they received from the Biden administration during protests against plans for legal reform; 'USAID and the State Department provided direct support to Hamas,' the lawmakers claim 
Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:40 | 03.27.25
נוגה וייס ואופיר שרעבי
'Waiting for them to say it's a mistake': Teen survivors of October 7 talk about their murdered fathers still in Gaza
Ofir Sharabi and Noga Weiss, childhood friends bound by the loss of their fathers in Hamas' attacks, recount their fractured lives — caught between clinging to hope for a miracle and confronting the trauma of a grief that refuses to heal
Hagar Kochavi | 20:26 | 03.27.25
משאיות משאית סיוע תקועות ב מצרים ליד מעבר רפיח אחרי הפסקת הכנסת סיוע הומניטרי ל עזה
Supreme Court unanimously rejects petitions to prevent cut to Gaza humanitarian aid
The justices ruled that Israel is acting according to the directives of the political echelon and its obligations under international and Israeli law; The court ruled that the 'law of belligerent occupation' does not apply to Israel, since Hamas has not lost its ability to exercise governmental powers in the Gaza Strip
Netael Bandel | 19:36 | 03.27.25
נתניהו, טראמפ, ח'ליל אל חיה, מחאה
War and hostages: Netanyahu to hold security consultation as Egypt claims 'positive indications' from Israel
Shin Bet and Mossad chiefs, the defense minister, and other officials will meet with the prime minister for a security consultation on the war and hostage negotiations; Meanwhile, Egyptian delegation traveled to Doha to continue negotiations on the second phase of a potential agreement
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 18:39 | 03.27.25
תיעוד פלסטיני: הגדר פרוצה בדרום רצועת עזה
IDF to submit investigations on October 7 failures to State Comptroller by end of April
 IDF Chief of Staff, State Comptroller agree on  outline for beginning a review process for the military's October 7 failures; "This is a continuation of the agreements from November, on the basis of which dozens of reviews have taken place in the IDF in recent months on 70% of the issu
Netael Bandel | 17:22 | 03.27.25
סרטון של אוהד בן עמי שהוקרן בעצרת בכיכר החטופים
'He's physically here, but not mentally': Ohad Ben Ami's daughter on the former hostage's condition
Ella Ben-Ami breaks her silence on her father Ohad’s psychological battle after Hamas captivity, describing his haunting detachment and relentless advocacy for hostages still trapped in Gaza; He takes half a pita after a meal
Sharon Kidon, Yael Ciechanover | 16:53 | 03.27.25
האוטובוסים השרופים מפיגוע המטענים המשולב בבת ים
Police: Palestinian bus bomb plot suspect found working at Bat Yam ice cream parlor
Authorities say suspect held under administrative detention for about a month; incident, which caused no casualties, involved 4 explosive devices detonating on empty buses in greater Tel Aviv area
Liran Tamari | 14:51 | 03.27.25
מילוראד דודיק
Nationalist Bosnian Serb leader attends Israeli antisemitism conference
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli sparks further controversy by hosting Milorad Dodik at an antisemitism summit already under fire for inviting far-right figures, prompting high-profile withdrawals     
Reuters, Ynet | 13:56 | 03.27.25
אזרחים משתטחים על הרצפה בעקבות שיגורים מתימן
Sirens send millions to shelters after Houthis launch two missiles at Israel
Air raid alarms blare across central Israeli cities amid renewed wave of attacks by Iran-aligned Yemeni terror group; IDF intercepts both missiles above Israeli airspace
Elisha Ben Kimon | 13:15 | 03.27.25
מחאה נגד חמאס בעזה
Palestinians rise in protest throughout Gaza Strip: 'Hamas must withdraw'
Demonstrators in Beit Lahia and Jabaliya demand an end to the war and express outrage over years of hardship
Ahmed Abd al-Salam / The Media Line | 12:58 | 03.27.25
מחאה נגד חמאס בעזה
RAND report: Gaza’s reconstruction could take decades with $50 billion price tag
U.S. think tank data reveals enclave’s dire post-war reality - 90% displaced and 42 million tons of debris with no effort not yet in sight
Einav Halabi, Nadav Eyal, Lior Ben Ari | 11:15 | 03.27.25
עינב צנגאוקר, אימו של מתן, במסר לשובים של מתן ולנשיא טראמפ
Mother of hostage Matan Zangauker appeals to Hamas for sign of life
Einav, whose son was abducted on October 7, appeals directly to terror group's leaders in Arabic, urging them to share her video with those still in captivity
Yael Ciechanover | 10:40 | 03.27.25
פאוזיה אמין סידו
The Yazidi woman freed from captivity in Gaza: 'I realized I would be stuck there forever'
Fawzia Amin Sido shares the hardships she endured, the pain of leaving her children behind, and the hope that keeps her going: 'I wrote every day—that kept me sane. Now, I need a blank page to start over'
Zeev Avrahami, Nick Kolyohin | 10:29 | 03.27.25
דובר חמאס עבד א-לטיף אל-קאנוע
Israeli airstrike kills senior Hamas spokesman in northern Gaza
Abdul Latif al-Qanou served as one of terror group’s main spokesmen, regularly delivering positions on conflict with Israel and broader Palestinian political issues
Einav Halabi | 08:46 | 03.27.25
הצבעת חוק יסוד השפיטה במליאת הכנסת
Israel passes controversial judicial reform bill, opposition boycotts vote
The bill, which passed 67-1 following 18-hour debate, restructures Judicial Selection Committee, reducing the influence of sitting judges and increasing political control over appointments
Sivan Hilaie, Gilad Cohen | 08:14 | 03.27.25
חברי הלשכה המדינית של חמאס
These are the Hamas leaders who fled and who have been killed
In 2021, just before Operation 'Guardian of the Walls,' the elected members of Hamas' Political Bureau in the Gaza Strip posed for a group photo; Four years later, amid the ongoing war, 11 of them have been killed, and most of the survivors live abroad, with only a few remaining in the Gaza Strip
Einav Halabi | 01:56 | 03.27.25
לוחמים חות'ים על רקע כיפת הסלע
Quds Day speeches escalate anti-Israel rhetoric as Iran-aligned terror leaders vow action
Tehran-led terror leaders leverage Quds (Jerusalem) Day to rally anti-Israel sentiment, honor killed figures like Nasrallah and Raisi and amplify calls for attacks against Jews and Israelis
Lior Ben Ari | 00:29 | 03.27.25
צעדת מחאה נגד הממשלה בירושלים
Thousands protest in Jerusalem ahead of Judicial Selection Committee vote
Protesters against judicial reform arrive in convoys from across the country; bill, which would shift control over judicial appointments from a balance of legal professionals and politicians to a government-led majority, is set to go up for vote Thursday
Gilad Cohen | 00:00 | 03.27.25
ח"כ צבי סוכות פורץ לשדה תימן במהלך מחאה כנגד פשיטת המשטרה הצבאית על מתקן הכליאה
AG approves probe into lawmakers involved in attempted Sde Teiman base breach
Top ministers and lawmakers resist interrogation over their role in protest trying to infiltrate IDF base, claiming attorney general has no right to order an investigation
Tova Zimuky | 23:48 | 03.26.25
מחאה נגד חמאס בעזה
'For God's sake – Hamas out': Second day of protests sweeps Gaza as unrest expands
The demonstrations calling for an end to the war with Israel and demanding Hamas relinquish power which began Tuesday in the northern town of Beit Lahiya, expand to Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood, Nuseirat refugee camp and the central city of Deir al-Balah
Einav Halabi | 22:04 | 03.26.25
יירוטים כפי שנראו מאשקלון
Gaza rocket intercepted near Be'er Sheva, without warning alarms
IDF says projectile was fired from the northern part of the enclave and that the incident is under investigation; Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for the attack
Roni Green Shaulov, Elisha Ben Kimon | 21:29 | 03.26.25
נוסייראת
'All proposals failed': Egypt blames Trump for breakdown in Gaza ceasefire talks
Egyptian sources say Israel is using negotiations as cover to advance plan for the forced displacement of enclave's residents
Lior Ben Ari | 19:39 | 03.26.25
הפגנה נגד חמאס ברצועת עזה
Israel-coordinated departures from Gaza rise alongside expanding anti-Hamas protests
A wave of Gazans fleeing war and protesting Hamas’ authority exposes shifting power dynamics as terror group incapable of quelling outrage
Yossi Yehoshua | 18:36 | 03.26.25
תקיפות בכפר כויא שבאזור דרעא בסוריה
Terrorists fired on soldiers from distance of 300 meters: Details of 'turning point' incident on Golan Heights
Attack took place near the Jordan border; Terrorists were neutralized by precise Israeli airstrikes, with no injuries to Israeli troops; Northern Command expected to announce changes to rules of engagement in the area
Yoav Zitun | 17:45 | 03.26.25
אל"מ חיים כהן
'I failed!!!': IDF brigade commander resigns over failures during October 7 attack
In letter made public by military, Col. Haim Cohen, commander of Southern Command's Northern Brigade, acknowledges his unit's failure to protect civilians during surprise assault
Yossi Yehoshua | 17:24 | 03.26.25
עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי נשיא מצרים
Israel's new ambassador to Egypt not Invited to presidential ceremony amid Gaza tensions
Egypt did not invite Ori Rotman to a ceremony for new envoys and Qatar cites Gaza strikes as the reason; analysts suggest rivalry between Cairo and Doha over Gaza ceasefire mediation plays a key role
Itamar Eichner | 16:53 | 03.26.25
הפגנה נגד חמאס בבית לאהיה
Anti-war protests flare up again in Gaza as Hamas blames 'Israeli mouthpieces'
Demonstrations erupt in Shijaiyah and Beit Lahia, with more expected across enclave; Fatah voices support as Netanyahu says Gazans turning against Hamas, protests vindicate his policies
Einav Halabi | 15:38 | 03.26.25
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IDF plans to reshape West Bank refugee camps to curb terrorism
Military bans reconstruction in West Bank refugee camps to maintain operational freedom and reduce use as terrorist strongholds; army also setting up barriers to aid in tracking terrorists and isolating the Jordan Valley from nearby villages
Elisha Ben Kimon | 14:09 | 03.26.25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and outgoing Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar
Who will replace Ronen Bar? Netanyahu begins interviews for next Shin Bet chief
Finalists include top security veterans from the Shin Bet and Mossad, each with deep counterterrorism credentials and differing strategic approaches, as court maintains freeze on Bar's dismissal pending further review
Itamar Eichner | 13:58 | 03.26.25
מייק האקבי, השגריר המיועד לישראל
Trump's pick for Israel envoy says Palestinians should have a state, elsewhere
Mike Huckabee tells contentious senate confirmation hearing that regardless of his position on Israeli annexation of the West Bank, his job is to represent the president's policies; he pledged to prioritize the release of US hostages    
Itamar Eichner | 12:03 | 03.26.25
יואב זיתון ברפיח
Gaza deadlock could end Israeli military rule
The government faces mounting pressure from within and abroad as it considers deeper involvement in Gaza following renewed fighting and hostage negotiations  
Keren Setton/The Media Line | 07:49 | 03.26.25
תקיפות בכפר נג'הא בדמשק, נוסייראת עזה עשן תקיפות צה"ל, כפר כילא דרום לבנון עשן תקיפות צה"ל
Over 150 Hamas terrorists killed in Gaza in one week, security officials say
 Israeli troops intensified ground activity in Gaza, targeting Hamas strongholds and vehicles used in October’s attack; Airstrikes extended to Lebanon and Syria, while all missile launches from Yemen’s Houthis were intercepted amid escalating regional tensions
Elisha Ben Kimon | 01:07 | 03.26.25
תמונה מתוך סרטון מהשבי של יוסף חיים אוחנה
After receiving sign of life, father of hostage shocked by his condition: 'He's in bad shape'
'He was strong and muscular, and now he is thin,' father of Yosef-Chaim Ohana says; calls on government to immediately work to ensure his release; 'He is begging to come home'
Lihi Gordon | 00:06 | 03.26.25
דונלד טראמפ בנימין נתניהו
Gaza war must be focused, effective, with limited timeframe, US officials say
American officials say there is no point in dragging the offensive against Hamas out; expect Netanyahu to agree to a hostage release deal now that his coalition is secure after the budget vote 
Itamar Eichner | 20:28 | 03.25.25
הפגנה נגד הלחימה ברצועת עזה
'Hamas must go': Gazans demand an end to war in protest
In the first demonstration of its kind, hundreds of residents of northern Gaza demonstrate against Hamas rule and say they refuse to be governed at gunpoint  
Einav Halabi | 19:26 | 03.25.25
'Israel can't count on Trump's support against Iran,' Putlitzer Prize-winning journalist says
Judith Miller talks with Ynet on seismic shifts in Middle East dynamics post-October 7, warning of generational divides, eroding trust in institutions and the urgent need for accountability and strategic clarity
Alexandra Lukash | 18:48 | 03.25.25
Isareli top court upholds freez on ouster of Shin Bet chief
Judges reject Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to remove their injunction but agree to allow the PM to interview candidates to replace Ronen Bar
Netanel Bendel, Itamar Eichner | 18:17 | 03.25.25
הצהרה של שורדות שבי חמאס
'I woke up half naked surrounded by men': released hostage tells of sexual assault by Hamas
Ilana Grichowsky, whose partner is still held hostage, talks to US publication about sexual harassment; one captor holds a gun to her and says she will be married off and have babies in Gaza 
Ynetnews | 17:16 | 03.25.25
ראש הממשלה בימין נתניהו במליאת הכנסת
Israeli lawmakers approve 2025 state budget as protests continue outside Knesset
After hours of debate, the Knesset on Tuesday afternoon approved Israel’s 2025 state budget by vote of 66-52; It totals approximately 620 billion shekels — the largest in Israel’s history, including significant increases in defense spending and coalition-related allocations but also difficult cuts
ynet correspondents | 14:13 | 03.25.25
500 יום ללחימה בחמש גזרות - מלחמת חרבות ברזל
Israeli airstrike kills gunmen in cross-border fire in Syria
Gunmen fire on Israeli forces operating in the buffer zone near Yarmouk River, in the southern part of the Syrian Golan Heights; at least 5 gunmen killed
Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 12:53 | 03.25.25
Hossam Shabat's profile
IDF unmasks eliminated Al Jazeera journalist as Hamas terrorist
Military's targeted strike on Hossam Shabat, a Hamas sniper masquerading as an Al Jazeera journalist, comes following incriminating documents showing he was part of terror group's battalion
Ynetnews | 11:46 | 03.25.25
חזאם אל-אסד, חבר הלשכה המדינית של "אנסאר אללה" (החות'ים)
Where is Hezam al-Asad? Houthi official behind Hebrew anti-Israel posts vanishes
Senior member of Yemeni rebels' Supreme Political Council goes silent after months of daily activity in support of Gaza amid extensive US bombing campaign across Yemen, raising questions about his whereabouts
Lior Ben Ari | 10:16 | 03.25.25
לידה
Israeli court grants adoption after genetic tests reveal child likely switched at birth abroad
Be’er Sheva Family Court approves adoption of boy after tests show no genetic link to parents; judge cites couple’s strong bond with child and failure to locate biological family
Yakov Balas | 09:43 | 03.25.25
קאיה קאלאס בביקור בישראל
EU top diplomat says during Israel visit that preventing nuclear Iran is 'main objective'
Kaja Kallas urges stronger action against Tehran and backs Gaza’s reconstruction without Hamas; reaffirms support for two-state solution and calls for democratic values to be upheld amid protests over government policy      
Itamar Eichner | 09:29 | 03.25.25
פעילות כוחות צה״ל בנור א-שמס וטול כרם
West Bank terror cells dismantled as IDF raises alert for end of Ramadan
Military maintains control in deserted Jenin and Tulkarm refugee camps, seizing 85 weapons and arresting 170 terrorists amid Ramadan tensions while weighing Gaza redeployment  and strained resources
Yoav Zitun | 01:27 | 03.25.25
גלי בהרב-מיארה, בנימין נתניהו, רונן בר
Israel’s lack of a formal constitution has created a ‘constitutional crisis’
Tensions rise between the executive and judiciary as Netanyahu’s government seeks to dismiss top officials in the midst of war and scandal  
Keren Setton/The Media Line | 23:24 | 03.24.25
יוצרי "אין ארץ אחרת" עם פרס האוסקר
Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Bilal arrested for throwing rocks at Israeli soldiers, IDF confirms
Yuval Abraham, who co-directed 'No Other Land' with Hamdan Bilal, first alleged that a group of settlers attacked Bilal at his home in the Masafer Yatta region of the southern West Bank; IDF responds that Bilal was arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks at Israeli security forces
Daniel Edelson, New York, Einav Halabi | 23:02 | 03.24.25
חוסאם שבאת עיתונאי אל-ג'זירה ששידר מצפון הרצועה נהרג
Gaza attack kills Al Jazeera journalist amid ceasefire collapse, Palestinians say
Palestinian sources report strikes on World Food Program warehouse and Red Cross offices in Gaza, killing journalist Hossam Shabat and worsening humanitarian conditions amid renewed IDF operations
Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 21:19 | 03.24.25
Ballistic missile launched from Yemen sends millions of Israelis to shelters
Rocket alert sirens sounded for the fifth time in 6 days; shrapnel fell on Highway 4 and in Beit Shemesh; takeoffs and landings halted at Ben Gurion Airport
Raanan Ben-Zur, Elisha Ben Kimon | 20:11 | 03.24.25
חטיפת גופתה של שני לוק ב 7.10
IDF, Shin Bet destroy over 100 Hamas vehicles used in October 7 massacre
Military says vehicles were subsequently employed for terrorist activities and the transportation of weapons throughout the war
Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon | 18:43 | 03.24.25
סרטון מהשבי של אלקנה בוחבוט ויוסף חיים אוחנה
Hamas releases first sign of life from hostages Elkana Bohbot, Yosef-Chaim Ohana in propaganda video
The two have been held captive by Hamas for 535 days, along with 57 other hostages in Gaza; the video was released at the request of their families
Sivan Hilaie | 17:41 | 03.24.25
איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת - השבעתו לחזרה לממשלה
Government races to pass record-high budget; slashes funds for social programs, war-hit communities
Proposed budget, totaling approximately 620 billion shekels ($168 billion), is the largest in Israel’s history; among cuts are funds for LGBTQ community, at-risk youth, local crime prevention, education, and national health cut
Sivan Hilaie | 16:49 | 03.24.25
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