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The holiday appears as “a living educational framework—a connection between Jewish communities in Israel and abroad, and a reflection of the strength of these communities across generations.”
“No one was hurt in the strike on Bazan, and the strike was not in production facilities,” Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen stated.
Liran Ben-Zion, 19, from Holon, served in the 401st “Iron Tracks” Brigade.
The bill is expected to go to the Knesset plenum for its final two readings later on Monday.
An operative in the Anatolian nation directed a cell in Samaria and recruited two locals for terrorist activity, the Shin Bet said.
According to an indictment filed against two Israelis, the Air Force officer’ exposure to classified information earned them a total of $152,331 on Polymarket.
The Menashe Regional Brigade’s “Netzah Israel” Battalion was suspended from operational activity.
“Even in times of war, we care for all the citizens of Israel without exception,” says Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Projectiles trigger air-raid sirens across the north, hitting Haifa refineries as emergency crews respond to multiple sites.
Israel says the use of ambulances to move weapons and launch attacks a grave breach of international law.
Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani has remained past Beirut’s March 29 deadline to leave.
The complex was “designed to have the capability to produce weapons-grade plutonium,” the IDF said.
Ahmed Faiz Salem Abu Rida “systematically violated the terms of the agreement, including by crossing the Yellow Line multiple times, transferring funds to suspects for terrorist activity and posing a threat to IDF soldiers.”
All assailants were neutralized.
Israel temporarily asked people of all faiths to avoid worship at major religious sites in Jerusalem’s Old City, the prime minister said.
The Iranian-backed terrorist organization has been firing rockets and suicide drones at Israel.
The holiday, which commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and runs from April 1 through 8, often sees large family gatherings and an increase in domestic travel.
The president’s legal adviser, Michal Tzuk, asked for precedents in which pardons were granted before a trial was concluded.
The military continues to dismantle Iranian weapons production sites, nuclear facilities and missile launchers
The Iranian-backed Houthis entered the conflict on Saturday, firing a ballistic missile at Beersheva.
“A U.N. mandate born from a 2014 Iran-sponsored resolution is now set to be filled by Zeina Jallad, who has voiced support for Hamas,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry said.
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.
At a Chanukah candle-lighting at the Western Wall, the Israeli prime minister said the nation’s military forces are “performing miracles.”
The soldiers also dismantled several terrorist infrastructure sites and eliminated dozens of terrorists who were operating in tunnels.
According to widespread initial reports in local media, the Palestinian driver had swerved toward the officer in an attempted terrorist attack.
Jerusalem is reportedly concerned about losing its regional military edge and is seeking a compensation package should the Doha-Washington deal go through.
The senior terrorists still imprisoned in Israel have “demonstrated operational capabilities,” Kobi Yaakobi said.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called Katherina Reiche a “true friend of Israel” following a meeting in which he praised Germany’s response to antisemitism.
The show of support comes as Argentina plans to open its embassy in Jerusalem in the spring, and as Hungary is also weighing a similar move.
The ruling upheld a decision to allow the investigation of alleged crimes in the war on Hamas in Gaza as part of its “Palestine” probe, opened in 2021.
The Christian population in Israel stands at approximately 180,300, accounting for 1.8% of the country’s total population.
During the conference, scheduled for Dec. 21–24, participants will receive policy briefings, engage in public diplomacy and take part in workshops.
“Jerusalem is being built, developing and growing stronger as the eternal capital of the State of Israel and of the Jewish people,” said Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The rare find, bearing the menorah symbol on both sides, was uncovered during recent excavations in the Temple Mount area.