In the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, as Defense Minister Israel Katz made his way to the Air Force's underground command center, Israeli intelligence officers were putting final touches on an operation weeks in the making. "Operation White City" was about to unfold. The campaign, meticulously planned over several weeks, saw 14 Israeli fighter jets execute […]
The Israeli army said targets included Yemen's Hodeidah port, power plants, and fuel tanks. The army is investigating whether a school in the Tel Aviv area was struck by interceptor fragments or by a part of the Houthi missile
Just a month ago, on the 1,000th day since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Swedish government distributed a guidebook to its citizens titled In Case of Crisis or War. The booklet provides practical advice on preparing for a potential Russian nuclear strike, which could target not only Ukraine, but also neighboring countries. This […]
In a significant escalation against Houthi aggression, Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted an extensive overnight operation against strategic targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port and the capital Sana'a, striking locations approximately 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles) from Israel. The complex operation, which required weeks of planning, involved mid-air refueling capabilities due to the extraordinary distance. The […]
Interceptor fragments was discovered near the Knesset compound in the aftermath of a Houthi missile attack targeting central Israel. The Knesset spokesperson announced that two small interceptor fragments were discovered near the parliament building during a routine morning inspection by Knesset Guard personnel. According to Israeli authorities, the fragments were found in the peripheral area […]
The Israel Defense Forces faces a critical personnel crisis as approximately 500 officers holding the rank of major have voluntarily departed military service since mid-2024, Israel Hayom has learned. This exodus, occurring during active combat operations, has caught military leadership off guard and threatens force readiness. The crisis compounds an existing personnel shortage. In 2022, […]
ISRAEL: School, cars hit by interceptor shrapnel after IDF shoots down missile from Yemen ■ GAZA: IDF calls for residents of central Gaza town of Al-Bureij to evacuate to the humanitarian 'safe zone' ■ SYRIA: German FM says Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights is a violation of international law ■ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without security clearance, IDF confirms
In a powerful display of Jewish pride and resilience, hundreds of Jewish youth from across Europe gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, once a symbol of Nazi power, to celebrate their identity, despite rising antisemitism throughout the continent. The December 2024 gathering, organized by Chabad's global CTeen movement, brought together young Jewish leaders for a three-day […]
An ancient stone tablet bearing the Ten Commandments, which Sotheby's auction house has declared the oldest known example of its kind, was sold Wednesday for $5 million at auction. The anonymous buyer has announced intentions to donate the artifact to an Israeli institution. Sotheby's dates the tablet to approximately 1,500 years ago, during the late […]
In the aftermath of Operation White City, Israel's strategic strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, reactions across the Arab world have revealed deep regional divisions. While Saudi commentators appeared to welcome the action, Hamas rushed to express solidarity with the Houthis, who vowed continued attacks on Israeli targets. Rassan Charbel, editor at a leading Saudi […]
Zohar cites the appearance of the flag among 40 as part of the Batsheva dance troupe's 'Anafaza' show. In response to Haaretz inquiry, the ministry says 'the minister was unfamiliar with the show in question'
Israel's missile defense system successfully intercepted a Yemeni ballistic missile early Thursday, but the operation's debris caused significant damage to an elementary school in central Israel, forcing its immediate closure and highlighting the expanding reach of regional conflicts. The incident in Ramat Gan occurred at 2:47 a.m. when interceptor fragments struck the school's main building. […]
The choice by the Israeli prime minister, who is obsessed with his appearance, to be photographed on Mt. Hermon was aimed at supplanting the picture of the October 7 defeat with one of Six-Day-War-style euphoria. One would also hope that the new rulers in Damascus will search to find out what he offered Assad in exchange for peace