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A fragment of an Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by Israeli air defense systems is seen lodged in the ground in the Golan Heights, March 19, 2026

Iran using ceasefire as opportunity to dig out buried missiles, launchers - report

A large US flag flies outside the White House in Washington, DC on November 23, 2025.

US imposes new Iran sanctions, warns shipping companies not to pay Hormuz tolls

THOR Group 2 uncrewed aircraft system.

Elbit subsidiary Fuse, Mistral to provide US Army THOR drones


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Police fire at stolen car after checkpoint breach in West Bank

Police opened fire at the wheels of a stolen vehicle after the driver crashed through a checkpoint, struck a patrol car, and sped toward IDF forces in the West Bank.

 Border police troops conduct large-scale operation to thwart illegal immigration to Israel. September 29, 2024.

IDF shifts focus to Iranian nuclear threat as Trump briefed on CENTCOM plan to renew Iran strikes

BoP denies rumors of Kiryat Gat base closure • Two injured, car destroyed by Hezbollah drone attack • Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest offer

FILE PHOTO: A view of Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, in Bushehr, Iran on April 28, 2024.

Leader of Iran's Jewish community pledges allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran’s Jewish population, now only a fraction of its pre-1979 size, remains the largest in the Middle East outside Israel and, under the Islamic Republic, is often publicly critical of Israel.

Iranian Jews attend a mourning ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Yousef Abad Synagogue in Tehran, Iran, April 16, 2026.

Beersheba doctor pledged ISIS loyalty, researched poisons, courts say

Beginning in 2014, Dr. Azaam began intensively consuming media related to ISIS, and after October 7, 2023, he decided to swear allegiance to the terror organization.

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall opens NIS 100m culinary floor

The new 3,000-square-meter third floor includes chef-led dining, a rooftop event space, and new premium retail additions as part of the mall’s wider upgrade.

New stores at Ofer Ramat Aviv mall.

Taib prize for national resilience unveiled: Honoring those strengthening Israel from within

The prize recognizes those strengthening Israeli resilience. The committee, chaired by Haim Taib includes Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, Prof. Yifat Bitton, Dr. Yekoutiel Sabah & Sheikh Muhana Fares

Haim Taib, President, Taib Family Foundation

Against the odds, a new generation of Jews is choosing hope

The Jewish Agency’s ‘One People Report’ underscores that the strength and continuity of the Jewish people depend on a sense of mutual responsibility between world Jewry and Israel 

(L TO R) The Jewish Agency for Israel’s CEO & Director-General Yehuda Setton; President Isaac Herzog; and Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog

Licked it and put it back—in Singapore: French student’s costly mistake

The student faces charges for vandalism, public nuisance, and mischief, with formal counts brought so far on the latter two.

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Scorpions load their stings and claws with iron and zinc, boosting killing power

Scientists studied 18 species and found iron and zinc concentrated at the puncturing tips and grasping edges to improve prey capture.

African fattail scorpion.