Young Jews from Argentina who arrived in Israel through the Birthright program volunteered today with the 'Chasdei Naomi' organization and spoke about the rise in antisemitism in their home country, the fear of identifying as Jewish, and their decision to come to Israel during a period of heightened security tensions.
Eerie footage shows Basij militias mounted on white pickup trucks and APCs while pointing machine guns as they roam streets. Harrowing new testimonies reveal families targeted in their cars and hospitals overwhelmed by gunshot wounds resembling battlefield trauma. Internet blackout continues.
The earthquake’s magnitude, estimated at 4.2, activated alerts in the Dead Sea and the southern Negev. Home Front Command urged the public to follow safety instructions, with no reports at this stage of casualties or unusual damage.
Israeli demonstration backs Iranian citizens amid regime violence that has claimed thousands of lives.
The Israeli Air Force is on heightened alert and preparing for possible retaliation following any Iranian missile launch, as Israel closely monitors the risk of escalation. The IDF Spokesperson sought to reassure the public, saying there has been no change to Home Front Command guidelines and stressing that the military is monitoring developments and is prepared for any scenario.
Flight westward of state plane (Wing of Zion) sparks rumors amid Iranian standoff, but Israeli officials said this was part of a routine maintenance schedule.
Liri Albag, who was released from Hamas captivity in January 2025, shared photos of sun-soaked beaches and Thai boxing training.
The plan, to be known as “Hoshen,” is expected to be launched on April 1, 2026, barring unexpected operational developments, and to conclude in 2030. The IDF says the plan’s three guiding principles are readiness for war, restoring the military to full operational fitness, and adapting force buildup to the challenges of the future.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, was detained for questioning under caution in connection with the classified documents affair involving leaks to the German newspaper Bild.
An Egyptian vessel crossed into Israeli territorial waters, ignored calls from the Israeli Navy and ultimately returned to Egyptian waters. The IDF Spokesperson said security coordination between the two countries remains unchanged.
