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נפילות בנתב"ג
Houthi rebels threaten 'aerial blockade' on Israel; flights canceled en masse
Around 20 foreign airlines have paused flights to Israel, Transport Ministry says; Minister Regev warns Israeli carriers not to raise prices and urges stranded Israelis to contact Foreign Ministry’s emergency center for assistance
Roy Rubinstein | 23:42 | 05.04.25
זירת הנפילה בנתב"ג
Houthi missile hit near Ben Gurion Airport due to 'technical issue,' IDF probe finds
Military says detection, operation of defense systems and alert mechanisms functioned properly, but malfunction in interceptor missile led to miss
Yoav Zitun | 22:34 | 05.04.25
טיסת Air India שחזרה להודו בעקבות נפילת הטיל החות'י הנתב"ג
Israelis stranded in Abu Dhabi after plane from India turned around: 'This is crazy'
Air India flight circles near Ben Gurion for 10 minutes before Houthi missile strike; airline orders it back to Delhi; 'They won’t let us off,' passenger says; among those stranded: a pregnant woman and another with a broken leg
Nina Fox, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 21:57 | 05.04.25
זירת הנפילה בנתב"ג
After Houthi strike near Israel’s main airport, officials signal shift: 'Time for restraint is over'
Israel will respond to Houthi missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport, officials say, after flight cancellations; Netanyahu echoes Trump’s past warning that Iran would face consequences
Itamar Eichner | 21:41 | 05.04.25
בית לאהיא
Hamas executes Gaza looters accused of collaborating with Israel
As Israel blocks aid to enclave and public anger mounts, terror group says cracking down on armed gangs looting food: 'We will strike with an iron fist all these renegades'; Gazans report gangs also rob civilians of money and phones
Reuters | 20:09 | 05.04.25
שוטרי מג״ב מתחנת מטה יהודה פועלים להסברה ואכיפת הדלקות מנגלים בגזרה
Teen man arrested on suspicion of arson near Modi'in
Days after massive wildfires near Jerusalem brought under control, Omar Dar Daoud arrested on suspicion of nationalistic arson, along with another teen
Meir Turgeman | 19:34 | 05.04.25
שגריר ארצות הברית מייק האקבי וראש מועצת שומרון יוסי דגן
Mezuzah crafted from Biblical Mount Ebal stone affixed at US ambassador's office
Mike Huckabee tells Samaria Council Chairman Yossi Dagan that it is 'a reminder, every time I enter my office, that there are people praying for the peace of Jerusalem - and Judea and Samaria'
Elisha Ben Kimon | 19:22 | 05.04.25
סרן נועם רביד ז"ל, סמ"ר יהלי שרור ז"ל
IDF troops Yaly Seror and Noam Ravid who fell in Gaza laid to rest
'Yaly was the youngest, the crown jewel, a boy full of light,' says cousin Daniel; Sha’arei Tikva mourns Noam: 'One of our finest, he fought bravely in the war'
Ilana Curiel, Elisha Ben Kimon, Sharon Kidon | 17:55 | 05.04.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו במסר הנוגע להמשך הלחימה בעזה
'There will be severe blows': Netanyahu threatens Houthis after missile hits Ben Gurion Airport
After months of restraint and dozens of launches from Yemen, PM vows Israel will act against Houthis following missile strike on airport and days of nationwide sirens
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 17:51 | 05.04.25
זירת הנפילה בנתב"ג
Arrow missed first, then THAAD: 'The Houthi missile is nothing special'
Houthi ballistic missile hits Ben Gurion Airport, evading both Israel's Arrow and US's THAAD defense systems amid conflicting reports about weapon’s capabilities and origins
Yossi Yehoshua, Lior Ben Ari | 15:58 | 05.04.25
מעצר של קטין בן 16 שמכר תמונות עירום של נשים
Teen arrested after trading women’s nude photos online
A 16-year-old boy from northern Israel is in police custody after operating a Telegram group selling photos for $52 to $210 each; The illicit operation netted him tens of thousands of shekels before police uncovered his identity
Israel Moshkovitz | 14:48 | 05.04.25
Aftermath of a US attack on the Houthi oil port near Houdeida
As Israeli defenses fail, analysts explain how Houthi attacks drain billions
In-depth interviews reveal how low-cost Houthi weapons are forcing the US and its allies into a high-cost military response, draining resources and destabilizing global trade
Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 14:23 | 05.04.25
נפילות בנתב"ג
After ballistic missile hits airport, Houthi rebels warn airlines to stay away from Israel
Rebel group says strikes to increase, attack proves that Houthis can hit fortified targets inside Israel; Government to meet on possible response after defense minister warns of retaliation 
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 12:40 | 05.04.25
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Gaza aid ship crew fears 'Israel's far reach' while stranded at sea
Greta Thunberg among dozens hoping to board Gaza-bound ship carrying humanitarian aid, disabled by drones in international waters near Malta; activists say there is no doubt Israel is behind the strike
Ze'ev Avrahami, Malta | 11:52 | 05.04.25
זיקים במתקפת 7 באוקטובר
Soldiers flee leaving civilians defenseless, IDF probe into Zikim base in massacre, finds
Internal investigation into the October 7 highlights catastrophic leadership failures, faulty equipment and a lack of initiative, allowing Hamas terrorists to massacre civilians while nearby soldiers flee or fail to engage
Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 10:31 | 05.04.25
נפילות בנתב"ג
Houthi missile hits Ben Gurion international airport | Watch
At least 8 hurt in blast; After Arrow 3 missile defense system and the American THAAD missile defenses fail to intercept a missile launched in Yemen; Katz warns of retaliation 
Ynet | 09:30 | 05.04.25
סרן נועם רביד ז"ל, סמ"ר יהלי שרור ז"ל
IDF names two fallen soldiers in the fighting in Gaza
Captain Noam Ravid, and Staff Sergeant Yaly Seror from the Yahalom combat unit of the Engineering Corps were killed in Rafah, the military says  
Yoav Zitun | 07:29 | 05.04.25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatari ruler Tamim Al Thani
Netanyahu urges Qatar to 'stop playing both sides' in Gaza mediation
PM renews criticism of Doha, declaring Gulf state must 'decide if it's on the side of civilization or if it's on the side of Hamas barbarism'
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 00:21 | 05.04.25
פעילות כוחות חטיבת ׳אגרוף הברזל׳ (205) ברפיח
IDF issues tens of thousands of reserve call-ups ahead of expanded Gaza operation
Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists called up as IDF prepares renewed Gaza offensive; move seen as effort to pressure Hamas on hostages        
Yoav Zitun | 00:06 | 05.04.25
עצרת כיכר החטופים, ת"א
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding hostage deal amid plans for expanded Gaza operation
Families warn Gaza escalation endangers captives as Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to press for immediate agreement securing their release        
Ynet correspondents | 00:02 | 05.04.25
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 2016
Netanyahu postpones Azerbaijan visit amid security pressures in Gaza and Syria
PM's planned five-day trip to Shiite Muslim ally pushed back due to packed political-security agenda; Netanyahu’s office says visit would be rescheduled
Itamar Eichner | 20:48 | 05.03.25
תימן
US 'baffled by Houthi calculus' as airstrikes fail to deter Yemeni rebels
Attacks from Yemen surge despite 6-week US air campaign; anti-Houthi factions told US ground op needs Gulf backing, but Saudi Arabia and UAE deny involvement; Yemeni PM resigns, as experts warn airstrikes alone won’t stop the Houthis
News agencies | 19:00 | 05.03.25
מקסים הרקין
Hamas releases new video of hostage Maxim Herkin after 575 days in captivity
Less than a month since his last sign of life, terror group releases new footage of Herkin—this time appearing alone, without Bar Kupershtein, who was seen beside him in the previous video
Einav Halabi | 18:32 | 05.03.25
דיווח באל-מיאדין ובתקשורת הסורית על תקיפות ישראליות חדשות באזור חמה בסוריה
'Coming full circle': Druze man injured fleeing Syria war zone evacuated to Israel
Local businessman fleeing clashes moderately injured after 40-foot jump; hospitalized in Israel, he says he feared for his life; IDF helicopters secure rescue overnight and drop aid to Druze communities on Jabal al-Druze
Yoav Zitun, Avihu Shapira | 17:35 | 05.03.25
דונלד טראמפ, מייקל וולץ
Trump ousted national security adviser over Iran talks with Netanyahu, report says
Mike Waltz’s dismissal followed secret talks with Netanyahu on striking Iran and classified chat group leak, as Trump grew wary of the adviser’s hawkish stance and internal clashes        
Ynet | 17:05 | 05.03.25
התקיפות באיזרע שבמחוז דרעא
IDF confirms Syria strikes, reports Druze evacuated for treatment
Military reports Air Force targeted Syrian military sites while also evacuating five wounded Druze from al-Suwayda to an Israeli hospital amid escalating violence
Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 13:21 | 05.03.25
משאיות סיוע תקועות במצרים אחרי שישראל החליטה לעצור את הסיוע ההומניטרי לעזה
US and Israel near agreement to resume Gaza aid deliveries, report
Two countries reportedly finalizing a deal to resume aid to Gaza via a new distribution system, as Israel’s Security Cabinet prepares to approve expanded military operations in the Strip
Ynet | 09:45 | 05.03.25
Air raid sirens following Houthi missile launch
Official urges 'patience' against Houthi threat after 4th missile launch in 24 hours
Sirens blare across central Israel after Yemeni terror group launches fourth missile in one day, marking another escalation in attacks despite weeks of US military operations targeting their capabilities
ynet | 08:39 | 05.03.25
תקיפות באזור הכפרי של חמה, סוריה
Israeli strike hits countryside in Syria’s Hama province, Syrian state media says
Syrian state media says Israeli jets struck near Shtaha in Hama; air defense base linked to Assad targeted; later strikes reported in Damascus and Latakia         
Lior Ben Ari | 00:01 | 05.03.25
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Foreign hostages forgotten in Gaza: ‘They were beaten for not understanding Hamas’
Five foreign hostages remain in captivity, as their families facing language barriers and isolation; 'To speak with them, we send a cousin on a two-hour journey into the mountains just to translate,' says Lt. Col. A. 'But I’ve never felt anger from their side'
Rotem Izak | 23:49 | 05.02.25
חיילי מילואים
Israel approves plans to expand Gaza operation
Israeli officials says as long as Hamas doesn't release the hostages, Israel will deepen military action in Gaza
Itamar Eichner | 20:35 | 05.02.25
טקס פתיחת ארועי יום הזיכרון
Netanyahu to discuss Gaza war continuation; Egypt says cease-fire talk failed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighs Gaza offensive expansion as Egypt claims Israel rejected cease-fire; PM blames Hamas for stalled talks
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 19:14 | 05.02.25
תקיפה באזור אל-רוטה שליד דמשק
Syria on strike near presidential palace: 'A dangerous escalation'
President al-Sharaa’s office says Israel’s strikes in Syria aim to undermine the country’s unity and 'We will prevent any threat to the country’s security'
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 17:19 | 05.02.25
תיעוד המיירט שנשלח לעבר הטיל מתימן
Houthi missile launch triggers sirens across northern Israel for second time in 24 hours
In second attack since Friday morning, missile attack sends tens of thousands of northern residents rushing for shelter; debris from previous launch found on kindergarten roof
Ynet | 13:42 | 05.02.25
המבצע בצפון השומרון: כוחות הביטחון החלו במבצע נרחב בשכם
IDF escalates West Bank anti-terror operation: Over 100 buildings to be demolished
According to military, approximately 60 buildings are slated for demolition in the Tulkarm refugee camp and about 40 in the nearby Nur Shams camp
Elisha Ben Kimon | 12:57 | 05.02.25
שריפה פרצה בספינה שניסתה להגיע לעזה לאחר שהותקפה על ידי ישראל ליד מלטה
2,000 km from Israel: Who attacked the Gaza aid ship near Malta?
Organizers of 'Freedom Flotilla', aimed at 'breaking Gaza siege', say two drones attacked their ship but stopped short of blaming any specific party, with Maltese authorities confirming sequence of events
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 11:57 | 05.02.25
נתניהו, שב"כ הפעיל לראשונה מכונות שיקוף ייחודיות
Shin Bet introduces new security measures for Netanyahu amid growing political tensions
Agency introduces full-body scanners, advanced surveillance cameras and manual pat-downs at events attended by PM, marking most extensive upgrade to his personal security
Itamar Eichner | 11:47 | 05.02.25
סמל ניב דייג ז"ל
IDF soldier killed in Golan Heights after jeep flips over, catches fire
Hummer jeep carrying Sergeant Niv Dayag and three other soldiers, who were lightly wounded, collided with a guardrail during operational activity in the area
Yoav Zitun | 09:58 | 05.02.25
פעילות כוחות צה"ל ברצועת עזה
IDF set for mass reservists call-up as it prepares to expand Gaza military operations
Decision to escalate, barring breakthrough in talks, comes amid increasing concern from families of hostages about the fate of their loved ones held in captivity
Yoav Zitun | 08:52 | 05.02.25
תקיפה באזור אל-רוטה שליד דמשק
Israel strikes near Syrian presidental palace amid violence against Druze
Jerusalem says airstrike near Damascus was a 'clear message' to al-Sharaa regime as deadly attacks on Druze villages continue and protests erupt in Israel
Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 08:24 | 05.02.25
שבריי יירוט בגן ילדים במשמר העמק
Missile debris falls on kindergarten in northern Israel after interception of Houthi launch
Launch triggers sirens across the north and temporarily halts air traffic at Ben-Gurion Airport; IDF says missile was intercepted before crossing into Israeli airspace
ynet | 08:11 | 05.02.25
חצאים מייה שם
Former hostage Mia Schem accuses Tel Aviv fitness trainer of drugging and raping her
The trainer, released last month, denies allegations, while police investigate conflicting statements and separate harassment claim made against him; Schem has provided medical evidence and says she continues to experience flashbacks of the incident
Meir Turgeman | 22:33 | 05.01.25
הפגנת דרוזים בצומת אלייקים
‘We will go ourselves’: Druze IDF soldiers threaten action amid Syria sectarian violence
Druze protesters across Israel demand urgent action after dozens of relatives killed; as outrage grows, reservists warn they may cross the border to defend their communities, accusing the government of abandoning its moral duty
ynet correspondents | 22:22 | 05.01.25
מבצע ׳עוז וחרב׳: שלוש אוגדות מתמרנות, מאות מחבלים חוסלו ויותר מ-1,800 מטרות טרור הותקפו
Soldier left behind in Gaza for 40 Minutes, shouts ‘IDF’ to prevent friendly fire
Soldier from Yahalom engineering unit unintentionally left behind during an operational withdrawal; the soldier was found and rescued by a nearby Golani Brigade unit
Yoav Zitun | 21:03 | 05.01.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
Trump: I understand there are less than 24 living hostages
In Rose Garden event for National Day of Prayer, Trump cites fresh sanctions on Iranian oil, recounts chilling testimony from freed captives and vows to family to intensify efforts to free Edan Alexander
Daniel Edelson, New York | 20:53 | 05.01.25
שריפות בהרי ירושלים
Jerusalem hills wildfire brought under control after 30 hours of firefighting
Fire Commissioner orders gradual drawdown of forces as firefighters remain on alert; 21 injured in blaze that scorched 5,000 acres; investigation launched amid conflicting claims by Netanyahu and police over suspected arson arrests
Itamar Eichner, Meir Turgeman, Liran Tamari | 19:02 | 05.01.25
מחאה הפגנה בגין ת"א
Netanyahu: We will bring back the hostages, but ultimate goal is 'defeating our enemies'
Prime minister's comments prompt strong backlash from families of captives, while military plans to expand operations in Gaza move forward amid diminishing hopes for a hostage deal
Itamar Eichner | 16:53 | 05.01.25
טקס מצטייני הנשיא לשנת 2025
IDF chief says military prepared to expand war to bring hostages home
Speaking at a ceremony honoring outstanding service of soldiers Zamir highlights importance of unity among troops at a time of societal divisions 
Itamar Eichner | 13:34 | 05.01.25
שריפות בהרי ירושלים
Despite repeated warnings, Israel fails to prepare for spread of wildfires
Air Force offers help and is turned down, private aircraft operators overlooked despite proximity and availability, as the government turns to other countries for help; PM's son insinuates fires caused by left-wing, Arab arsonists to disrupt celebrations 
ynet correspondents | 09:16 | 05.01.25
כוחות כבאות והצלה
Wildfires not yet under control, authorities warn
Highway one connecting Jerusalem to the coast is reopened after some 100 cars, abandoned amid the chaos on Wednesday, are removed; Israel awaits the arrival of planes and equipment from countries approached to help 
ynet correspondents | 07:46 | 05.01.25
שריפות בהרי ירושלים
‘The bus driver told us to run, I grabbed my baby and ran down the highway’: Survivors recount Jerusalem fires
Eighteen people evacuated to hospitals from Jerusalem Hills fire, including infants and pregnant woman; most injuries caused by smoke inhalation, all non-life threatening; survivors and responders describe terrifying moments amid the blaze
Or Hadar | 00:16 | 05.01.25
משפחת שרעבי
Hamas captivity survivor Eli Sharabi shares heartfelt eulogy for lost loved ones
Eli Sharabi delivers emotional eulogy for his brother Yossi, kidnapped on October 7 and killed in Gaza, and wife Lianne and daughters Noiya and Yahel, who were murdered in Hamas massacre, reflecting profound love and grief
Ynet | 19:07 | 04.30.25
טקס הדלקת המשואות בהר הרצל
Ynetnews' Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony feed with English voiceover
Due to extreme weather and nationwide wildfires, Israel’s iconic Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony airs as a taped rehearsal on Ynetnews with English voiceover
Ynetnews | 18:41 | 04.30.25
Emergency responders on the site of the fire in the Jerusalem area on April 30, 2025
Israel ablaze in national emergency believed to be terrorist act
As Israel heads into Independence Day, the smell of fire and the thick grey smoke give a strange sense of unease, with multiple sources alleging terrorism and fear of major damage to the Armored Corps museum in Latrun, a significant memorial site
Felice Friedson and Leah Schwartz/The Media Line | 18:03 | 04.30.25
כוחות הביטחון של סוריה בעיר ג'רמאנה ליד דמשק
IDF strikes regime-aligned extremists near Damascus to thwart attack on Druze community
As deadly sectarian clashes grip Druze suburbs of Syrian capital, Israel warns it may hit regime targets if violence doesn't stop
Ynetnews | 17:11 | 04.30.25
הודעות בקבוצת טלגרם של אונר"א שבה הוללו מורים פלסטינים ב עזה את טבח 7 באוקטובר
US backs Israel's ban on UNRWA Gaza aid operations at World Court
At the opening of hearings U.N. and Palestinian representatives accuse Israel of breaking international law by refusing to let aid into Gaza
Reuters | 15:49 | 04.30.25
דנה אינטרנשיונל, מתוך החזרה הגנרלית לטקס המשואות
Due to high winds, government cancels torch lighting ceremony, will broadcast recorded rehearsal
Ynetnews will air recorded ceremony with English voiceover; production warns not all of the people chosen to light a torch in the ceremony were present during the filming of the rehearsal including Eli Sharabi who was released from captivity in Gaza 
Ran Boker | 13:53 | 04.30.25
ראש השב"כ רונן בר בטקס יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל במטה השב"כ
'Our enemies can defeat us if we are divided,' Shin Bet chief says
Ronen Bar says Israeli society must move toward healing and reconciliation; says security agency to continue to be a symbol of statesmanship and integrity in Israeli society
Yoav Zitun | 13:28 | 04.30.25
יובל שביט טרבלסי, אלמנתו של מור טרבלסי שנרצח במסיבת הטבע נובה ב 7.10
They went together, but returned alone: Three love stories cut short in the Hamas Nova massacre
They just wanted a few hours of music, friends, and love but instead Nati, Nadav, and Yovel watched the people they loved most murdered before their eyes; Since then, they’ve been trying to rebuild their lives
Lihi Gordon | 12:42 | 04.30.25
חסימה בכביש 85 בעקבות הפגנת דרוזים
Druze spiritual leader calls on Israel to intervene in sectarian fighting in Syria
Protesters block roads in the Galilee with burning tires after dozens of Syrian Druze killed in clashes with Sunni Islamists; Police forces pulled away from Memorial Day ceremonies at local cemeteries to clear roads for bereaved families heading to memorials 
Yair Kraus, Reuters, Lior Ben Ari | 12:20 | 04.30.25
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