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Trump:

Trump: May G-d continue to watch over the Jewish people

President Trump marks Passover, highlights faith and national strength

Trump: May G-d continue to watch over the Jewish people

Hegseth:

Hegseth: "Warfighters are entitled to exercise their G-d-given right to bear arms"

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth authorizes off-futy service members to carry private firearms on installations

Hegseth: "Warfighters are entitled to exercise their G-d-given right to bear arms"

Humanity Returns Toward the Moon After 53 Years

NASA launches historic Artemis II mission, marking a new era of deep-space exploration

Humanity Returns Toward the Moon After 53 Years

After missile strike:

11-year-old Nesiya is fighting for her life following missile strike

11-year-old Nesiya from Bnei Brak, who was critically injured in a direct hit by an Iranian missile, underwent life-saving surgery during the holiday. She is in severe yet stable condition.

11-year-old Nesiya is fighting for her life following missile strike

Watch:

Watch: Seder with the Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir read the Hagaddah with the 146th brigade during the Passover Seder.

Watch: Seder with the Chief of Staff

Jewish Pride:

Jewish Pride: Ruach HaShem Gordon cancels fight in Thailand

Organizers of the ONE tournament in Thailand did not allow the Israeli fighter, brother of champion Ahavat HaShem, to enter the ring with an Israeli flag.

Jewish Pride: Ruach HaShem Gordon cancels fight in Thailand

Emergency landing on Arkia flight to Bangkok

A flight from Tel Aviv to Bangkok made an unscheduled landing in Addis Ababa after a two-year-old infant became unwell during the flight.

Emergency landing on Arkia flight to Bangkok

'Much more to follow!'

'Much more to follow!' | Watch: US strikes major bridge near Tehran

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning following the collapse of Iran’s B1 Bridge, describing it as 'the biggest bridge in Iran' and saying it will 'never be used again.'

'Much more to follow!' | Watch: US strikes major bridge near Tehran

Ma Nishtana 2026:

Ma Nishtana 2026: Seven ways this Passover is different from all other Passovers

What has changed and what has not changed this year?

Ma Nishtana 2026: Seven ways this Passover is different from all other Passovers

Mulit-front attack:

Missiles launched from Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran at Israel

Missile from Yemen intercepted, as were some of the launches from Iran. Around 150 launches have been fired from Lebanon since this morning

Missiles launched from Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran at Israel

Operation Roaring Lion: Live updates

Israel and US launch strikes against the Iranian regime. The regime responds by attacking nations in the region, including Israel. Live Updates.

Operation Roaring Lion: Live updates

In one day:

In one day: IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran

Fighter jet strikes launcher after missile launch. Commander of central missile unit in western Iran eliminated.

In one day: IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran

IRGC: We attacked an Amazon computing center in Bahrain

IRGC says it targeted an Amazon cloud computing center in Bahrain, as it broadens its attacks to US companies in the region.

IRGC: We attacked an Amazon computing center in Bahrain

Report:

Report: One day of strikes caused millions of dollars in damage

The strikes in Iran hit military facilities, Revolutionary Guards command centers and terror infrastructure.

Report: One day of strikes caused millions of dollars in damage

From air, sea, and land

From air, sea, and land - Fighting in Lebanon continues

IDF eliminated over 40 terrorists and struck dozens of Hezbollah infrastructure sites of the past day.

From air, sea, and land - Fighting in Lebanon continues

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated

IDF eliminates Jamshid Eshaqi, who led the financial arm of the regime’s forces as well as the military industries responsible for the production of ballistic missiles and the regime’s mechanisms of repression.

IDF confirms: Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Wishing a joyous Passover holiday to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Thursday evening.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Report:

Report: AOC reverses course, will oppose every form of US aid to Israel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly tells Democratic Socialists of America members she will oppose all US aid to Israel, including defensive weapons like the Iron Dome.

Report: AOC reverses course, will oppose every form of US aid to Israel

Report:

Report: Senior Iranian adviser injured in US-Israeli strike on Tehran

Iranian media report that Kamal Kharazi, senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, was injured in a US-Israeli strike on residential homes in Tehran.

Report: Senior Iranian adviser injured in US-Israeli strike on Tehran

Freed hostage Alon Ohel celebrates first Passover after Gaza hell

Freed Hamas hostage Alon Ohel shares an emotional video celebrating his first Passover since release, contrasting his captivity in a Gaza tunnel - shackled and helpless - with the simple joys of freedom today.

Freed hostage Alon Ohel celebrates first Passover after Gaza hell

Report:

Report: Trump to declare Iran war over in primetime address

Politico report: President Donald Trump expected to declare the month-long war in Iran is winding down during his address to the nation on Wednesday night.

Report: Trump to declare Iran war over in primetime address

Report:

Report: Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Vice President JD Vance reportedly conveyed President Trump's impatience for an Iran deal, warning of increased pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Report: Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Hezbollah fires missiles at central Israel on Passover eve

Hezbollah fires two surface-to-surface missiles toward central Israel on Passover eve, hours after a major Iranian ballistic missile barrage. One missile intercepted, the second lands in open area.

Hezbollah fires missiles at central Israel on Passover eve

Report:

Report: Trump weighs ground assaults on Iran's oil and nuclear targets

Military officials are planning two potential US ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites as thousands more troops arrive in the Persian Gulf, according to The Atlantic.

Report: Trump weighs ground assaults on Iran's oil and nuclear targets

Strikes in heart of Tehran

IDF strikes in heart of Tehran: 400 targets destroyed in 48 hours

Over two days, the Israeli Air Force hits approximately 400 targets across Iran, including dozens of military sites in central Tehran and 15 key weapons manufacturing facilities.

IDF strikes in heart of Tehran: 400 targets destroyed in 48 hours

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.

Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel

Eight to ten missiles launched from Iran at central Israel. Several impact sites reported. IDF launches wave of strikes in Tehran.

Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: Expect launches during the holiday, continue to follow guidelines

IDF warns Iran, Hezbollah may target Israel with missile fire over Passover, urges public to follow Home Front Command as forces stay on alert

IDF Spokesman: Expect launches during the holiday, continue to follow guidelines

Trump:

Trump: Iran's president asked for ceasefire, we'll consider when Hormuz reopens

US President claims the Iranian president asked for a ceasefire, says he will consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. ' Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion.'

Trump: Iran's president asked for ceasefire, we'll consider when Hormuz reopens

Missing soldier's grave found after 78 years

Private Dov Premat, who fell in the battle of Malkiya in June 1948 at the age of 17, had until now been defined as an IDF fallen soldier whose burial place was unknown

Missing soldier's grave found after 78 years

“Happy Holiday from Lebanon"

“Happy Holiday from Lebanon": The final gift that became a painful farewell

The funeral procession of Staff Sergeant Gilad Harel was held today in Modi’in. His partner eulogized him in tears: “You made me happy-our love was at first sight."

“Happy Holiday from Lebanon": The final gift that became a painful farewell

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes: IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Air Force tanker aircraft, which have carried out approximately 2,000 aerial refuelings, enable Israel's sustained air superiority in Iran over time.

Behind the scenes: IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Passover Eve:

Passover Eve: New community breaks ground in Binyamin

The new town of Maoz Tzur connects Gush Dolev-Telmonim to Route 443, making the establishment of a new community a strategic move in western Binyamin.

Passover Eve: New community breaks ground in Binyamin

Woman moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv

A woman was moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv. Rescue forces are at the scene.

Woman moderately injured in a building collapse in Tel Aviv

'Shape of the Land of Israel'

'Shape of the Land of Israel': Smotrich shows the piece of shrapnel that wounded his son

In a personal post, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich shared a photo of the shrapnel that was removed from his son's body after he was wounded in Lebanon.

'Shape of the Land of Israel': Smotrich shows the piece of shrapnel that wounded his son

IDF kills Hezbollah tunnel architect

Mahdi Vafaei, head of the engineering branch in the Quds Force's Lebanon corps, was killed in Iran. He was the mastermind behind dozens of terror tunnels in Lebanon and Syria.

IDF kills Hezbollah tunnel architect

Cluster head missile:

Doctors fighting for life of critically injured 11-year-old girl

Sheba Hospital updated that medical teams are fighting for the life of the 11-year-old girl critically injured by the Iranian missile strike in Bnei Brak. Her father is in moderate condition, and six additional children have been admitted to the emergency room.

Doctors fighting for life of critically injured 11-year-old girl

Chag Sameach!

Erev Pesach and holiday times 2026

The joy at the prospect of the seder, at noting the times below, and at keeping the holiday’s mitzvot is accompanied by prayers for the safety of our IDF soldiers fighting at various battle fronts for our safety and security.

Erev Pesach and holiday times 2026

For threatening US companies

US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese for threatening American companies

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz sharply criticizes Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for sending threats of “criminal liability" to American companies for working with Israel, calling her the “UN’s leading in-house Hamas propagandist".

US Ambassador blasts UN rapporteur Albanese for threatening American companies

Poll:

Poll: 66% of Americans want quick end to Iran war

Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 66% of Americans want the US to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if it means not achieving Trump administration’s goals.

Poll: 66% of Americans want quick end to Iran war