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The Rafael chair says the system intercepted about 99% of 40,000 rockets, as he defends Israel’s war stance and says the Iran conflict set back Tehran’s nuclear program.
The software giant examined whether Israeli security agencies’ use of its systems violated company ethics and transparency rules, Globes reported.
The Israeli president posted footage from his diplomatic visit to Panama and Costa Rica.
Leaders and diplomats meet in Switzerland as WJC warns of rising antisemitism and honors family of Ran Gvili with resilience award.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir told lawmakers that the IDF had met all war goals set by the political echelon, “and even beyond.”
A helicopter that was sent to rescue the injured was unable to take off due to a technical error.
The Israeli prime minister said that Jews, Druze and Circassians are brothers who stand together in a formidable alliance.
Thousands of police officers, Border Police personnel and volunteers will be deployed.
Dor Wolynitz found a 1,700-year-old statuette fragment while hiking with his family in the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert.
“I expect a political agreement on the sanctions of violent settlers. Hopefully we’ll get there,” said Kaja Kallas.
The Israeli premier sat down with a U.S. broadcaster to discuss a series of topics, including the declining rates for Israel support among young Americans.
In a separate incident, the IAF eliminated Hamas Nukhba Force operatives in the south.
The military demolished four tunnels east of the Yellow Line, it said.
Jerusalem is also advancing efforts to join the Mediterranean Fisheries Commission.
The explosive devices had been concealed inside fire extinguishers and gas canisters.
Israel’s official account honored mothers in Israel and worldwide, noting the observance marked in over 40 countries and thanking them for daily contributions.
The military statement did not specify whether there were any casualties.
At the top of the agenda is legislation formalizing military draft exemptions for the Orthodox community, an issue that has deeply divided both the coalition and the broader public during more than two years of war.
The newspaper had to issue a correction after it emerged the boy suffered from the neurological disorder, but Saher Alghorra won the prestigious award anyway.
Israeli forces destroyed two routes totaling 2 km in the central Strip, uncovering weapons, rockets and explosives during operations.
The planned new flights to Saigon come as Israelis are increasingly flying to the Far East amid a burst of antisemitism in much of the West.
American military personnel worked from the IDF’s underground central command center during “Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury” and were exposed to the IDF’s capabilities.
“If a non-Jewish person so greatly respects our religion and even calls on non-Jews to rest on Shabbat, then all the more so should we Jews,” said Rabbi David Yosef.
The Islamic Republic’s missile assault came in retaliation for what it said was an IAF strike on its part of the same field; Israel has not taken credit for that attack.
Delta delays return of Tel Aviv route until June as damage from missile debris prompts renewed passenger limits and widespread cancellations
Israeli Air Force jets hit over 200 regime targets in central and western Iran.
Troops confiscated numerous weapons, including RPGs, anti-tank rockets, ammunition, a hunting rifle and additional combat equipment.
Israel ramps up ground maneuvers and mass evacuations in Southern Lebanon as it moves to dismantle Hezbollah’s presence south of the Litani River and impose a new “Yellow Line” security reality.
At least 21 people, all noncombatants, have been killed by Iranian ballistic missile attacks targeting civilians in the Jewish state since the start of the war.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem reported that Natufian hunter-gatherers produced 142 beads and pendants uncovered by archaeologists.
Bar-Ilan University researcher Anat Fanti: “Israel’s results reflect resilience, but not the psychological cost of war.”
Despite significant degradation, Israeli observers warn that Hezbollah retains the capability for localized cross-border raids.
Israel Airports Authority confirmed that the planes were empty and no injuries were reported.

Visiting the site of the Iranian strike, the president called the attack “unimaginably cruel” and urged Israelis to remain vigilant and united.