Missile attacks

Passover under fire: Israelis balance fatigue with cautious hope after month of war

Despite overwhelming public support to fight Iran's Islamic Republic in Operation Roaring Lion, the war is taking its toll on everyday citizens. 

A family takes cover amid an Iranian ballistic missile attack in central Israel, March 26, 2026
Footage released by the IDF of a strike targeting Hezbollah launchers on March 31 2026.

WATCH: IDF strikes, dismantles missile launchers in southern Lebanon

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Deir Mimas, southern Lebanon, February 18, 2025; illustrative.

Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, origin of the projectile unclear

Israel Police operate at the scene of impacted buildings in Beit Shemesh on March 28, 2026.

Nineteen injured near Beit Shemesh, reports of shrapnel impact in Eilat as Iran targets Israel


Why Israelis are being “rescued” back Into a war zone - opinion

Despite the risks, many Israelis abroad feel a powerful urge to return to Israel during wartime. Is it patriotism, family, or a deep sense of duty pulling them back into a war zone?

Jerusalem of Gold Dreamliner flying over Israel's capital

IDF: Sunni Arab countries do not want to be stuck with Iran with no US, Israel defense

The recent wave of Iranian attacks has shifted Sunni Arab countries' view of regional security, with many now seeking protection from the US and Israel.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman makes his way to greet US President Donald Trump upon his arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025

US President Donald Trump says USAF air tankers in Saudi base suffered 'virtually no damage'

The attack follows Thursday's USAF crash, where two KC-135 refueling planes collided, resulting in one aircraft crashing to the ground. All six crew members aboard the plane that crashed were killed.

One of two US Air Force F-22 stealth fighter jets receives fuel mid-air from a KC-135 refueling plane over Norway en route to a joint training exercise with Norway's growing fleet of F-35 jets August 15, 2018.

Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq

The attack came after a missile was intercepted on its way to Doha, Qatar, on Friday night, with the country evacuating certain areas as a precautionary measure.

Smoke rises following a missile attack on the US embassy in Baghdad on March 14, 2026.

US strikes Kharg Island in Iran, Qatar intercepts missiles as explosions are heard in Doha

Trump rejects Putin's proposal to move Iranian enriched uranium to Russia • Five US Air Force refueling planes damaged in Iranian missile strike at Saudi air base

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Operation Roaring Lion enters a more uncertain phase

Shifra Jacobs and Ezra Taylor say Israel may have degraded Iran’s capabilities, but the war’s endgame remains unclear as Hezbollah opens a northern front and regional tensions deepen.

 Trump, Iran, and Hezbollah: What’s next for Israel?

IDF admits failure, Hezbollah fires massive barrage overnight

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

IDF soldier operating at night.

Iran war shifts Middle East dynamics, leaving Palestinian issues sidelined - analysis

The war with Iran dominates the regional agenda, but Palestinians face growing crises, including insecurity, violence, and a sidelined political authority with an uncertain future.

 A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.

Iran, Hezbollah conflicts continue with no substantial progress for any side

The IDF's operations against Iran and Hezbollah continue, but missile threats and technical failures continue to complicate the situation. Progress is slow, and the threat remains high.

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 3, 2026.

This Israel–Iran war shows how much the battlefield has changed since June- opinion

After months of rebuilding, Iran returns to war with Israel, but this time the United States is deeply involved from day one. But it is still too early to draw definitive conclusions about this war

IDF's F-35I "Adir" used during Operation Roaring Lion.