Government

In a rare and strongly worded joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday warned of an "increased threat environment" targeting Israelis and Jews within the United States. The warning comes in the wake of two recent terrorist attacks on U.S. soil—one in Boulder, Colorado, and another in Washington, D.C.—that have heightened fears of escalating antisemitic violence fueled by global tensions over the war in Gaza

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran intensified dramatically overnight as Iran launched around 140 ballistic missiles in two waves aimed at northern and central Israel. The latest barrage, which targeted strategic facilities in Haifa and the Galilee, resulted in three fatalities and dozens of injuries, while Israel expanded its retaliatory strikes deep into Iranian and Houthi territory

In light of the ongoing security situation, Education Minister Yoav Kish announced on Saturday evening that all educational institutions will operate via remote learning only during the coming week. The announcement applies to all levels of the education system—kindergartens, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed that Sergeant Stav Halfon, 20, from Petah Tikva, was killed on Wednesday by sniper fire during operational activity in Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip. Halfon served in the 603rd Engineering Battalion of the 7th Brigade and was operating under the combat team of the Paratroopers Brigade during an operation aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure

El Al Airlines announced Thursday evening that it will operate three emergency medical flights during the upcoming Shabbat, departing from Larnaca, Cyprus and Athens, Greece, to bring Israelis home in urgent life-saving medical situations (Pikuach Nefesh)