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Prime Minister’s Office announced effort to allow Christians access to places of worship on Easter despite emergency measures due to Iran war.
The Israeli foreign minister calls Venezuela’s approval of suspect’s extradition a “significant breakthrough” in 1994 airliner bombing case.
IDF hits Hezbollah targets in Beirut and Beqaa, dismantling a loaded rocket launcher and vowing to keep acting against the Iran-backed terror group.
Among the targets was a central facility used by Iran’s Defense Ministry to produce key components for ballistic missiles, according to the Israeli military.
Several other passengers sustained minor injuries.
Hundreds stuck at the airport after authorities in the kingdom halt approvals for some European-operated aircraft.
The troops crossed on foot through deep snow from the Syrian Hermon to the Mount Dov area in southern Lebanon to conduct reconnaissance and identify terrorist infrastructure, according to the Israeli military
Health Ministry says 137 remain hospitalized, including one in critical condition, as admissions continue amid “Operation Roaring Lion.”
Residence of Palestinian who killed Staff Sgt. Inbar Avraham Kav destroyed in Nablus.
The Israeli Air Force and U.S. Central Command continue to batter the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Two major steel plants were targeted, as well as critical production facilities of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and munition programs.
Two Israeli officers were critically wounded during ground operations in Southern Lebanon.
The slain victim guarded residential buildings in Tel Aviv that were damaged in a previous strike.
The Iranian-backed terrorist group fired a ballistic missile at Israel’s south.
Children are being enrolled for checkpoint duty and logistics.
The campaign, named for slain farmer Omer Weinstein, aims to place protective shelters on agricultural land as “Operation Roaring Lion” continues.
As missile barrages continue to target Israeli civilians, Katz warns Iran will pay “a heavy and escalating price for this war crime.”

“Citizens should contribute as much as they can to the country, and the state should give back. That kind of reciprocal relationship is our guiding principle,” she says.
Sgt. Aviad Elhanan Wolansky was fatally wounded and four other soldiers were injured when terrorists fired missiles at his tank north of the Litani River.
Judeo-Persian manuscript honors the Montefiores and their connection to the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
Lior Chorev, a veteran strategist recently added to the former prime minister’s campaign team, once wrote on X that “Trump’s Truth is like Iran’s democracy.”
The goal is for the principle of “one authority, one law, and one weapon” to apply to all armed groups in the Strip.
“Supporting bereaved families is a sacred responsibility that reflects the deep bond between Israel’s supporters around the world and those who have made the greatest sacrifice on behalf of the State of Israel,” the head of the group said.
Kalman Meir Bar releases special rules for holiday eve, advising evacuees and bomb shelter residents on leaven searches during war.
Troops recovered 40 firearms, which were transferred to security forces for further processing.
As the first phase of reform is set to roll out by February, parents hope for more access while critics warn of strains.
This year, 110 Christmas trees were ordered by 34 diplomatic missions.
While the U.S. pushes for an expanded truce and international forces, Hamas is already reasserting its rule, refusing disarmament and testing the Yellow Line.
The flag carrier raked in record-breaking profits over the past two years when it flew as a virtual monopoly.
On Monday, Israel’s government approved the Nov. 12 decision by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz to close Israeli Army Radio (“Galei Tzahal,” or “Galatz”).
Police confirmed that a 22-year-old woman was arrested for displaying a placard in support of Palestine Action, a proscribed organization.
In 2026, 22 million passengers are expected to travel through Israel’s main international airport.
The drill simulated the response of civilian field hospitals to mass-casualty scenarios and infrastructure damage.
“Attacks on Christians, their sites and symbols are unacceptable at all times, even more so, as we approach Christmas this week.” said Israel’s Foreign Ministry.
“The government has no intention of establishing settlements in the Gaza Strip,” the defense minister’s office said.
“We are talking about an independent commission of inquiry with full powers, exactly as defined in the Commissions of Inquiry Law,” said the Israeli premier.