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50 items · updated 3/17/2026, 7:19:42 PM
Netanyahu and Supreme Court Justice Clash Over Senior Electoral Committee Appointment
heמכתב רודף מכתב בקרב על המינוי הבכיר: התגובה של נתניהו לעקיצה של השופט סולברג
3/17/2026, 6:15:52 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg, who chairs the Central Elections Committee, are locked in a public dispute over the appointment of attorney Yifat Siminovsky as the committee's legal adviser. After Solberg publicly told Netanyahu to "learn the subject" before criticising the appointment, Netanyahu fired back, calling the remark "unnecessary mud-slinging." The committee has defended Siminovsky, saying she was stronger than the other candidates for the role.
IDF Home Front Updates Dispersal Zones and Unexploded Ordnance Protocols After Rocket Attacks
heפיזור חלקי פצצה ליותר מ-100 קמ"ר וחשש מנפלים שלא התנפצו: ההנחיות המעודכנות
3/17/2026, 6:10:07 PM
Israel's Home Front Command is reviewing its differential defence policy after rocket strikes scattered debris across more than 100 square kilometres, raising concerns about unexploded ordnance. Local authority heads have petitioned the IDF to be included in zones where educational activities are permitted. Bomb disposal teams are dispatched to every impact site where a missile with a splitting warhead has struck.
US Urged Syria to Launch Operation Against Hezbollah — Al-Sharaa Is Hesitating
heארה"ב קראה לסוריה לצאת למבצע נגד חיזבאללה בלבנון, א-שרע מהסס
3/17/2026, 5:52:50 PM
According to Reuters, the United States asked Damascus to send forces into eastern Lebanon to help disarm Hezbollah, a request made in parallel with the opening of the military campaign against Iran. The Syrian government under Ahmad al-Sharaa is reportedly hesitant, fearing that such an operation would invite Iranian missile strikes and drag Syria into the wider regional war.
Defence Minister Katz Vows Northern Residents' Security After Nahariya Rocket Strike
heמול משבר האמון בצפון, כ"ץ שוב מבטיח ביטחון: "תושבי דרום לבנון לא יחזרו לבתיהם"
3/17/2026, 5:19:00 PM
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz visited Nahariya, where a Hezbollah rocket wounded 15 people, and pledged that some half a million displaced Lebanese residents would not be allowed to return to their homes in southern Lebanon until security for northern Israel is guaranteed. Katz told Ynet that Israel would continue to degrade Hezbollah's fire capacity, adding "the home front is strong." Former PM Naftali Bennett also visited the site, backing the government's stance and calling for the north to be "freed from the burden."
Hit by an Iranian Missile, Residents Told to Move Back In — "There Are No Windows, They Said: Use Plastic Bags"
heהבניין ספג טיל, המדינה רוצה שהדיירים יחזרו: "אין חלונות, אמרו לנו 'שימו שקיות'"
3/17/2026, 4:15:13 PM
A residential building in Ramat Gan was struck by an Iranian missile, yet after just ten days in a hotel, the state ordered displaced residents to return to the heavily damaged structure. Residents describe returning to what they call a "construction site" — with no windows and gaping holes — after authorities said they could not verify structural damage. The Tax Authority insists no damage to the building's structural frame was found, while the municipality says directives come from the Treasury and the Property Tax Authority, leaving residents with nowhere to turn.
Supreme Court Grants Netanyahu's Request to Delay Ben Gvir Dismissal Hearing — but Rebukes PM
heבג"ץ קיבל את בקשת נתניהו לדחות את הדיון בפיטורי בן גביר - ומתח ביקורת
3/17/2026, 4:02:51 PM
Israel's Supreme Court (High Court of Justice) granted Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to postpone the hearing on the dismissal of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, scheduling it for next month. However, the justices sharply criticised Netanyahu, noting that the request came very late despite the fact that the court had issued its order before the war began. Netanyahu had argued the hearing should be delayed due to the ongoing war.
Trump Lashes Out at NATO Allies Who Refused to Join Iran Operation: "We Don't Need Them!"
heטראמפ נגד חברות נאט"ו: "הודיעו לנו שלא ישתתפו במבצע נגד איראן. לא צריך אותן!"
3/17/2026, 3:43:22 PM
President Trump publicly attacked NATO allies who informed the US they would not participate in military operations against Iran, including efforts to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He accused them of always expecting American protection while offering nothing in return. Trump added that given US military success, Washington no longer needs or wants allied assistance.
A War for Survival: Can Israel Learn to Live With Endless Conflict?
heמלחמת קיום
3/17/2026, 3:41:20 PM
This Israeli op-ed grapples with the psychological and philosophical cost of living in a state of permanent existential conflict. The author argues that it is deeply difficult to accept the idea that Israel will always live by the sword, particularly in an age of artificial intelligence and technological mastery where people expect every problem to have a definitive solution. The piece challenges Israeli society to come to terms with a reality where absolute security may never be achievable.
Israel's War Fatigue Is Killing People on the Roads
heהמלחמה שמגיעה לכבישים: הנהגים לחוצים ועייפים - והסכנה גדולה
3/17/2026, 3:28:13 PM
A study by Israel's Road Safety Authority reveals that the ongoing war is taking a heavy toll on driver behaviour, with participants reporting excessive drowsiness, post-traumatic stress symptoms and heightened anxiety. These psychological effects are linked to aggressive driving, traffic violations and basic errors behind the wheel. Since the start of Operation "Lion's Roar," 12 people have been killed in road accidents.
Resilience Is Not an Endurance Test — It's a Social Contract
heחוסן הוא לא מבחן סיבולת, הוא חוזה בין מדינה לאזרחים
3/17/2026, 3:20:29 PM
An Israeli op-ed argues that the concept of "resilience" has been hollowed out by overuse as a compliment to citizens enduring wartime hardship. True resilience, the author contends, is a test of the state — whether it protects all citizens equally, reduces inequality, and preserves space for criticism and vulnerability. The piece calls for a fundamental rethinking of the social contract between the Israeli government and its people.
Allies in Wartime: One Image Worth a Thousand Words
heבעלות ברית במלחמה: תמונה אחת שווה אלפי מילים
3/17/2026, 3:08:36 PM
As Israel enters its eighth decade, this opinion piece argues that the nation's guiding document should be its Declaration of Independence — not a new book by British author Tim Bouverie. The columnist uses a single resonant image to contrast Israel's foundational values with current political trends. The piece is a call to return to the ideals of Israel's founding in the face of coalition pressures and shifting alliances.
Northern Israel's Trust Crisis: 'The IDF Must Look Us in the Eye and Stop the Spin'
heמשבר האמון בצפון: "צה"ל חייב להסתכל לנו בעיניים ולהפסיק לחרטט"
3/17/2026, 3:06:22 PM
A resilience study found a 15% drop in the psychological resilience of northern Israeli residents following the night of March 11, when Hezbollah fired around 200 rockets — despite the IDF having insisted beforehand that no change to civilian directives was needed. Residents of the Galilee expressed deep frustration, demanding the military stop projecting an image of omnipotence while failing to protect them. The IDF has pledged to draw lessons from the incident.
IDF Detects Hezbollah Preparing Large-Scale Rocket Barrage — Combined Fire with Iran Possible
heצה"ל זיהה היערכות של חיזבאללה למטחים גדולים; ייתכן גם ירי משולב עם איראן
3/17/2026, 2:05:44 PM
The Israeli military (IDF) has identified Hezbollah preparations for large-scale rocket barrages likely targeting northern Israel, and has warned that a combined attack with Iran may also be possible. The IDF is attempting to disrupt the launches through pre-emptive strikes, while the Home Front Command is set to alert residents to stay near shelters ahead of the expected attack, estimated around 19:00. The last similar barrage resulted in 220 rockets and drones, only two of which landed.
Trump's Counter-Terrorism Chief Quits: 'Israel Lied to You and Pushed You Into War With Iran'
heראש המרכז ללוחמה בטרור של טראמפ התפטר: "ישראל שיקרה לך ולחצה להילחם באיראן"
3/17/2026, 1:59:39 PM
Joe Kent, head of Trump's Counter-Terrorism Center, has resigned amid widespread US public opposition to the war with Iran, publicly stating that "Iran does not pose an immediate threat to us" and that the war was launched due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby. Kent, who lost his wife in an ISIS attack in Syria, wrote today that she was killed "in a war Israel created." Trump responded coolly, saying he "always thought he was a fairly nice person" but was glad he was now out of the role.
Welfare Minister Demands Exemption from War-Budget Cuts: "Direct Blow to Israel's Weakest"
heשר הרווחה קורא להחרגת המשרד מהקיצוץ: "פגיעה ישירה בחלשים בישראל"
3/17/2026, 1:42:53 PM
Israeli Welfare Minister Chaim Katz has urged the Finance Ministry to exempt his department from the across-the-board budget cuts introduced to finance war expenditures. He warned that without an exemption, his ministry would retain only about 35% of the funds earmarked for improving welfare services in the coming year. Among the programmes at risk is a plan to raise salaries for residential care instructors, urgently needed to address a severe staffing crisis in Israel's social care sector.
Extremist Settlers Attack Israeli Forces During Illegal Outpost Demolition Near Hebron
heמתנחלים קיצונים תקפו כוחות בפינוי מאחז: לוחם נפגע מסלע, צמיגים נוקבו
3/17/2026, 12:49:30 PM
Extremist Israeli settlers attacked military and civil administration forces near Hebron as they attempted to demolish illegal structures at the Oqfim Junction outpost. Two large rocks were hurled at the troops, one striking a bulldozer and shattering its windshield; the soldier inside sustained light injuries and was treated on the scene. Overnight, the tyres of Civil Administration vehicles were also slashed in a further act of obstruction.
Iran's Decentralised War Strategy: 31 Commands and the Lessons Tehran Learned from Western Wars
heהראשים נערפים, הגוף נשאר: הלקחים של איראן ממלחמות המערב - והחלוקה ל-31
3/17/2026, 12:48:31 PM
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been reorganised into 31 independent commands, each capable of launching missiles autonomously, according to a report cited by the Daily Mail. This decentralised "DMD strategy" is designed to ensure regime survival even if top leadership is eliminated — a direct lesson drawn from Western military campaigns. Senior Israeli officials have cautioned that while Iran has achieved no significant gains, dismantling this structure will take considerable time.
Benjamin Region Settler Convicted of Killing Palestinian Mother Aisha al-Rabi in 2018
he"יצא כדי לפגוע בערבים": תושב בנימין הורשע בהריגת עאישה א-ראבי ב-2018
3/17/2026, 12:44:08 PM
An Israeli court has convicted a man from the Benjamin region — who was 16 at the time — of the manslaughter of Aisha al-Rabi, a Palestinian mother of eight, killed by a stone thrown at her car near the Tapuah junction in 2018. The court accepted the prosecution's position and convicted him of manslaughter "in circumstances of terrorism." His lawyers announced they will appeal, arguing evidence shows their client did not throw the fatal stone.
Stabbing Attack Survivor in Ramat Gan Regains Consciousness: 'He's Surprising Everyone'
heגדליהו שנפצע בפיגוע בר"ג שב להכרה ולא מונשם: "הוא מפתיע את כולם"
3/17/2026, 11:54:42 AM
Gdalyahu, the chairman of the Ramat Gan religious council who was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack in the city, is no longer on a ventilator and has regained consciousness. His cousin reported that he is recovering, has spoken with family members, and his condition is generating great excitement among those around him. The update marks a significant improvement for one of the victims of the terror attack.
Iranian Missile Strike Hits Holon Train Station and Tel Aviv Wave Pool
heנזק כבד לתחנת רכבת - ופגיעה בבריכת גלים | התיעודים, ורגע נפילת הטיל המתפצל
3/17/2026, 11:29:36 AM
Iran fired a cluster missile at central Israel, causing heavy damage to the Holon Junction train station and temporarily halting rail services in the area. Additional strikes hit a residential building in Rishon LeZion and a wave pool in Tel Aviv. A 90-year-old Holon resident described the impact as feeling like an earthquake shaking the entire building.
Israel's Election Committee Chief Rebukes Netanyahu Over Attack on Legal Adviser Appointment
heסולברג ענה בתקיפות למכתב של נתניהו: "תלמד את הנושא לפני שאתה טוען טענות"
3/17/2026, 11:17:11 AM
Justice Yitzhak Sולberg, chair of Israel's Central Elections Committee, sharply rebuked Prime Minister Netanyahu after attorney Ilan Bombach sent letters on behalf of Netanyahu and the Likud party opposing the appointment of attorney Yafat Siminovsky as the committee's legal adviser. Solberg defended Siminovsky, noting she passed all required examinations and was chosen unanimously, and condemned the letters as an unnecessary attack on her dignity. The clash highlights growing tensions between the Netanyahu government and judicial institutions during wartime.
Israeli Schools Told Not to Penalise Students for Missing Zoom Classes Until Passover Break
heעד ליציאה לחופש פסח: בתי הספר לא יורידו ציונים על היעדרות משיעורים בזום
3/17/2026, 10:31:29 AM
Israel's Education Ministry has instructed schools not to dock grades for students who miss online Zoom lessons, a measure effective until the Passover holiday break. The directive comes as children across the country face sleepless nights due to missile alerts, making it difficult to attend morning classes. The head of the National Student Council welcomed the move, saying Israeli children "can breathe easy" knowing their grades won't suffer because of a night full of sirens.
Nurses Who Treated Protesters in Iran Were Raped, Others Shot Dead — Harrowing New Accounts
he"אחיות שטיפלו במפגינים באיראן נאנסו, אחרות נורו למוות" | קשה לקריאה
3/17/2026, 10:10:41 AM
New reports detail atrocities committed by Iran's Revolutionary Guards during the suppression of January 2026 protests, including a raid on a Tehran hospital where staff were shot and two nurses were raped. According to opposition outlet Iran International, the nurses were subsequently forced to sign statements claiming they had been harmed by "rioters." The accounts add to a growing body of evidence of systematic violence by security forces against both protesters and medical personnel.
Who Will Replace Larijani? The Question That Should Worry Everyone
heהשאלה שצריכה להטריד - מי ימלא את מקומו של לריג'אני
3/17/2026, 10:06:40 AM
The ongoing elimination of senior figures in Iran's political and security leadership risks deepening fractures within the Iranian regime. However, analysts warn that the assassination of Ali Larijani could paradoxically strengthen the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which had already gained influence prior to his death. His removal may benefit Mojtaba Khamenei, who has close ties with the IRGC, further consolidating the Guards' grip on power.
The Regime's Strongman, Jihad Leaders and a Militia Commander with Blood on His Hands: Israel's Key Targets in Iran
heהאיש החזק במשטר, בכירי הג'יהאד ומפקד המיליציה שדם רבבות על ידיה: אלה היעדים באיראן
3/17/2026, 9:32:23 AM
An Israeli report profiles key figures targeted in Iran, including Ali Larijani — Khamenei's right-hand man and a philosophy doctorate who married into the Khomeini inner circle — as well as senior Islamic Jihad leader Mohammad al-Hindi and Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani, who led the brutal suppression of protests. Also named is Akram Ajouri, a senior Islamic Jihad figure who survived an assassination attempt in Syria. The article offers a detailed look at the ideological, family and institutional ties binding Iran's security and clerical elite.
Israel's Strategic Goal: Leave Iran Without a Functioning Successor
heמוג'תבא נשאר בלי חלופה שלטונית: המטרה הישראלית ברצף החיסולים
3/17/2026, 9:11:29 AM
The assassination of Ali Larijani signals that Israel is deliberately seeking to leave Iran without a functional leadership or succession structure. While Israeli assessments suggest Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, he is believed to be not in effective control of affairs. Larijani, who had opposed Mojtaba's rise and served as a counterweight to him, has now been eliminated — fundamentally altering Iran's internal power dynamics.
Israel Kills Iran's Acting Leader Larijani, Basij Commander and Deputy in Tehran Safe House
heמנהיג איראן בפועל לריג'אני חוסל בדירת מסתור - וגם מפקד הבסיג' וסגנו
3/17/2026, 8:21:49 AM
Israel assassinated Ali Larijani — Iran's acting supreme leader — along with the commander of the Basij paramilitary force and his deputy, in a targeted strike on a safe house in Tehran. Larijani had made a high-profile public appearance in the capital just days earlier and had written that "death is happiness." The operation had reportedly been planned for the previous night but was postponed at the last moment. Last week, an underground compound housing Islamic Jihad's second-in-command Akram Ajouri and Mohammed al-Hindi was also bombed.
Dozens of Breslov Hasidim March to Joseph's Tomb in Daylight — and Are Removed by the IDF
he"נמאס להיכנס כמו גנבים בלילה": עשרות חסידי ברסלב הגיעו לקבר יוסף לאור יום - והוצאו
3/17/2026, 8:02:53 AM
Dozens of Breslov Hasidim associated with Rabbi Berland arrived at Joseph's Tomb in Nablus for morning prayers in broad daylight, defying the usual practice of night-time visits under IDF escort. Palestinian police attempted to remove them and stone-throwing was reported, before Israeli forces intervened and evacuated the worshippers. One Hasid said the act was a protest against being made to "sneak in like thieves in the night."
Netanyahu's Trusted Confidant Ron Dermer to Lead Lebanon Peace Talks
heאיש הסוד של נתניהו ינהל את המו"מ עם לבנון: "אפשר לדבר על הסכם שלום"
3/17/2026, 7:41:04 AM
Ron Dermer, Netanyahu's longtime confidant and former ambassador to the US, is returning to active diplomacy at the prime minister's personal request to lead negotiations with Lebanon. In remarks at a New York synagogue, Dermer said a peace agreement in the north was possible, describing the outstanding disputes as "not so complicated." He also tempered expectations about the Iranian regime collapsing, and stressed the need to reach a rapport with Trump within seconds of any meeting.
US Intelligence: Iranian Regime Will Survive — and Emerge Bolder
heההערכה בארה"ב: המשטר האיראני ישרוד - ויהפוך "נועז" יותר
3/17/2026, 7:14:36 AM
US intelligence assesses that the Iranian regime will survive the American and Israeli military strikes and emerge stronger and more assertive, according to the Washington Post. The Revolutionary Guards are expected to consolidate power, and Mojtaba Khamenei is seen as likely to serve as a partner figure rather than an authoritative leader like his father. An Iranian regime opponent warned that while Israeli strikes on the Basij are encouraging, the prospect of living under this regime after the war is deeply frightening.
US Warns of Heightened Iranian Attack Risk, Tells Diplomats to Coordinate with Israel
heארה"ב מזהירה את העולם מתקיפות, וקוראת לדיפלומטים: תאמו מסרים עם ישראל
3/17/2026, 7:14:04 AM
US Secretary of State Rubio has ordered American diplomats to alert foreign governments to an "elevated risk" of attacks by Iran and its proxies, according to a cable obtained by ABC News. The directive instructs diplomats to coordinate their messaging with Israeli counterparts, as Washington works to build a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid growing European reluctance to back the US-Israel military campaign against Iran.
Trump's Iran Dilemma: Exit Strategy or Regime Change?
he"אסטרטגיית יציאה" או שחיקת המשטר: הדילמה של טראמפ - והלו"ז המשתנה
3/17/2026, 5:31:42 AM
According to NBC, US military officials presented Trump with potential "exit points" to end the war against Iran alongside options for further escalation. Trump assessed that "the war probably won't end this week, but soon," as competing pressures — rising oil prices versus the desire for regime change — pull his administration in different directions. A shifting timetable, described as one that "could change every day," reflects the deep uncertainty over US strategic objectives in the conflict.
Three Non-War Thoughts: Who Really Pays the Price, Targeted Killings as Franchise and Netanyahu's Magic
he3 מחשבות לא מלחמתיות / דניאלה לונדון דקל
3/17/2026, 4:59:27 AM
Columnist Daniela London Dekel offers three sardonic reflections on Israeli society amid the ongoing conflict: who truly bears the cost of the current situation, how targeted assassinations have become a kind of brand franchise, and the enduring political magic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Heatwave and Dust First, Then Rain and Flash Floods: Israel's Volatile Weather Forecast
heקודם שרב ואובך, אחר כך גשמים ושיטפונות | התחזית ההפכפכה
3/17/2026, 4:58:52 AM
Temperatures in Israel are set to rise above seasonal norms on Wednesday, with a heatwave and strong winds accompanied by sandstorms expected in the south on Thursday. Rain is forecast to begin by midday Thursday, bringing the risk of flash floods in Negev riverbeds, before a significant cooldown sets in on Friday with scattered showers.
Ten Years On: How the Elor Azaria Affair Transformed Israel's Civil-Military Relations
heעשר שנים לפרשת אלאור אזריה: כך שינתה השערורייה את היחסים שבין הפוליטיקה לצבא בישראל
3/17/2026, 4:56:01 AM
Ten years after soldier Elor Azaria shot and killed a subdued Palestinian attacker in Hebron — an act that divided Israeli society between fierce supporters and critics — Ynet revisits the key figures at the heart of the affair. The case became a defining moment that exposed deep fault lines between Israel's military establishment and political class, with even the prime minister publicly shifting his stance. A decade on, analysts assess how the scandal permanently altered the relationship between army and politics in Israel.
Iranian Missile Hits Vehicle in UAE, Killing Palestinian Woman
heטיל איראני פגע ברכב באמירויות, פלסטינית נהרגה; הרשות: "תוקפנות מסוכנת"
3/17/2026, 4:48:57 AM
An Iranian missile struck a vehicle in the United Arab Emirates, killing a Palestinian woman identified as Alaa Mushtaha, according to the Palestinian Foreign Ministry. The Palestinian Authority condemned the strike as "dangerous aggression" and expressed support for any steps Arab states take to protect their lands and citizens.
Gulf States Lose Patience with Iran: "It Has Become an Enemy"
heמדינות המפרץ מאבדות סבלנות: "איראן הפכה לאויב"
3/17/2026, 4:09:01 AM
Eighteen days into the war, Gulf state leaders have crossed a threshold in their view of Iran, declaring it has "crossed every red line" by attacking its neighbours and closing the Strait of Hormuz. Regional leaders are now united around the position that Tehran's military capabilities must be comprehensively degraded. A key Gulf concern is that once the conflict ends, Iran will continue to use the Strait as a strategic hostage to threaten the region.
"Shoulder to Shoulder": Inside the IDF-US Military Coordination Against Iran
he"כתף אל כתף": התיאום בין צה"ל לצבא ארצות הברית
3/17/2026, 3:00:00 AM
The war against Iran is being conducted with exceptionally close military coordination between Israel and the United States, reaching an unprecedented peak. A key factor is Israel's transfer to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility five years ago, which has deepened operational integration. Retired Lt. Col. Yanir Kafach, former head of the US branch in the IDF Planning Directorate, explains how the two militaries are coordinating the campaign and what it means for the future of bilateral security ties.
Car Driver Killed in Collision with Truck on Route 60
heנהג רכב פרטי נהרג בתאונה עם משאית בכביש 60
3/17/2026, 1:05:21 AM
A private car driver was killed in a fatal collision with a truck on Route 60, between the Shayarot Etzion and Efrat South junctions. Four truck passengers were also injured — two moderately and two lightly — and were evacuated by the Red Crescent to Palestinian Authority areas. Magen David Adom paramedics described a harrowing scene: the car was crushed and engulfed in flames, with the driver found unconscious and suffering burns.
Trump's Challenge: Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Before the Global Economy Takes a Fatal Blow
heהאתגר של טראמפ: לפתוח את מצר הורמוז לפני פגיעה אנושה בכלכלה העולמית
3/16/2026, 10:53:08 PM
Iran is imposing a selective blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, throttling energy routes to major European and Asian economies and shaking global markets. Trump is pressing NATO allies to form an escort coalition for oil convoys, but they fear being dragged into a war the US initiated — while Putin stands as the primary beneficiary of soaring oil prices. Israel is providing intelligence for all options under consideration, and the Pentagon is reportedly preparing a plan to seize Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal.
Israel Must Build a Bigger, Smarter Army
heצריך צבא גדול וחכם
3/16/2026, 10:10:00 PM
Israel's two-decade doctrine of maintaining a "small and smart army" has proven strategically flawed in light of the wars fought since the October 7 attacks. The article argues that Israel must invest far more heavily in its military, both in personnel and capability. The author contends this shift will yield not only security gains but also significant economic and strategic dividends.
The Power of Weakness: Iran Is Down but Far from Out
heעוצמת החולשה
3/16/2026, 10:08:00 PM
Despite taking military blows, Iran entered this conflict prepared and continues to hold the world hostage through its leverage over global energy markets. The article warns that boastful declarations by too many leaders — including Israeli ones — are undermining the war effort by creating unrealistic expectations of a swift victory. The author argues that Iran's apparent weakness masks a strategic resilience that should not be underestimated.
Education and National Resilience: Israel's Failure to Learn from Crisis
heחינוך וחוסן לאומי
3/16/2026, 10:04:00 PM
An opinion piece arguing that Israel has repeatedly failed to draw lessons from major national crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war. The author criticises the country's stubborn refusal to look back and reflect, describing this as a combination of foolishness, stubbornness and arrogance. The piece calls for a serious rethinking of how education and national resilience are built and maintained.
A Difficult Man to Digest: The Life and Death of Al Jazeera's Controversial Anchor
heיריב לא קל לעיכול
3/16/2026, 10:02:00 PM
The article profiles the life and death of Jamal Rayan, the controversial and outspoken anchor of Al Jazeera, examining his career and the disputes that surrounded him. Rayan was a prominent and polarising figure in Arab broadcast journalism, known for his confrontational on-air style. The piece reflects on his legacy and the circumstances of his passing.
How Will We Know If We've Succeeded Against Iran?
heאיך נדע אם הצלחנו?
3/16/2026, 10:02:00 PM
As the war against Iran continues in full force, leaders from the US, Israel and Iran have already begun crafting victory narratives. The article questions what should truly count as success for Israel, cautioning against premature declarations like those made after Operation "With a Lion's Roar." It argues that any meaningful benchmark must be measurable: to what extent have Iran's capabilities to harm Israel, its neighbours and its citizens been durably neutralised.
Rocket From Lebanon Hits Home in Nahariya: 15 Lightly Injured, House Catches Fire
he15 נפגעים קל בפגיעה ישירה בנהריה, בית עלה באש: "דלת הממ"ד נסגרה - והגיע בום"
3/16/2026, 9:48:06 PM
A rocket fired from Lebanon scored a direct hit on a residential building in Nahariya, northern Israel, injuring 15 people lightly and setting the house on fire. Residents described narrow escapes, with one man recounting how his sister-in-law managed to reach the safe room just seconds before impact. Locals expressed weary resignation, saying they are hoping for a quiet life while others seem to have different plans for them.
Day 17 of the War in Images: Smoke Over Dubai Airport, Missile Debris in Safed and Jerusalem
heעשן בנמל התעופה בדובאי, שברים ענקיים בצפת ובירושלים: היום ה-17 למלחמה בתמונות
3/16/2026, 9:33:42 PM
On the 17th day of the war, 15 people were lightly wounded in Nahariya after a direct Hezbollah rocket hit, while rubble continued to pile up in the Dahiya district of Beirut. A massive missile fragment fell in Safed, and another was documented near the Knesset in Jerusalem. Iran also continued striking Gulf states during the day.
Senior Kataib Hezbollah Commander Killed; Tsurkov: "He Kept Me Captive and Spread Lies About Me"
heחוסל בכיר של "גדודי חיזבאללה בעיראק". צורקוב: "השאיר אותי בשבי והפיץ עליי שקרים"
3/16/2026, 8:50:08 PM
Abu Ali al-Askari, a senior commander in the pro-Iranian Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, has been killed in an airstrike according to Arab media reports. The militia had joined Iran's war effort and was involved in regional operations. Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian academic who was kidnapped by Kataib Hezbollah, said al-Askari was personally involved in her captivity and had spread "ridiculous lies" about her.
Crime Wave Rages On Even in Wartime: Youth Shot Dead in Ramle, Man Murdered Near Umm al-Fahm
heהפשיעה משתוללת גם במלחמה: צעיר נורה למוות ברמלה, גבר נרצח בוואדי ערה
3/16/2026, 8:31:09 PM
A young man in his twenties, Marwan Abu Ghanem, was shot dead in Ramle in what police believe was a blood-revenge killing, with four suspects from Lod arrested. Shortly after, another man was shot and killed in Musheireifa, near Umm al-Fahm. The incidents bring the total number of Arab community murder victims in Israel to 67 since the start of 2025, and 10 since the beginning of the current war.
Recording Reveals: Mojtaba Khamenei Narrowly Escaped Assassination by Stepping Outside
heההקלטה שחושפת: מוג'תבא חמינאי יצא רגע לחצר – וניצל מחיסול
3/16/2026, 6:29:59 PM
A recording obtained by the British Telegraph reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei, heir apparent to the Supreme Leader, survived the opening strike of the war only because he had stepped outside for a walk in the courtyard moments before the missile hit. The recording features a senior official from the late Ali Khamenei's office briefing other senior figures on the results of the strike, which killed the Supreme Leader and much of the regime's top leadership. Mojtaba was reportedly climbing the stairs when the missile struck, having just returned from the courtyard.