Ifi Reporter - Dan Bielski

The bodies of two individuals trapped under rubble following a direct Iranian missile strike on a residential building in Haifa were recovered Monday night, according to Israel’s Fire and Rescue Services. Efforts are ongoing to locate two additional אנשים believed to be trapped at the scene

US special forces carried out a high-stakes operation inside Iranian territory late Saturday night to locate and rescue crew members of a downed F-15 fighter jet. The mission involved helicopters and low-altitude refueling aircraft operating deep inside hostile territory, with reports indicating they came under light fire from the ground

After nearly ten hours of relative calm, central Israel was hit again by Iranian rocket fire late Saturday night. Within minutes, sirens sounded across multiple cities, calling millions of residents to shelters. Reports of injuries and damage began to pour in from at least 17 locations, including Petah Tikva, Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Givat Shmuel, Rosh HaAyin, and Givatayim

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a nationally televised address on the escalating confrontation with Iran on Thursday, but failed to outline a clear strategic direction, leaving investors and analysts searching for signals on Washington’s next move

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, approved the 2026 state budget late Sunday night, just ahead of a critical deadline, following a prolonged and contentious session. The budget passed by a vote of 62 to 55. The accompanying Economic Arrangements Law was approved by the same margin, while an amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance passed 61-52

Fuel prices in Israel will rise sharply at midnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, with the maximum price of 95 octane unleaded gasoline at self-service stations set at 8.05 shekels per liter, including VAT

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, approved a law introducing the death penalty for certain terrorism offenses on Monday, passing its second and third readings by a vote of 62 in favor, 48 against, with one abstention. The legislation stipulates that capital punishment may be imposed on a person convicted of murder carried out “with the intention of negating the existence of the State of Israel

Anti-war demonstrations took place across Israel on Saturday, with police forcibly dispersing hundreds of protesters at the main rally in Habima Square and arresting 13 people, authorities said

U.S. officials have told The Washington Post that a ground operation in Iran is under consideration and could last several weeks, according to a report published on Saturday. The report, citing unnamed American sources, said the operation is being discussed as part of broader contingency planning amid the escalating conflict involving Iran and Israel

Ballistic missile fire from Iran struck multiple locations across Israel on Thursday, damaging buildings along the central coast, including the Dan Accadia Hotel, as the conflict entered a new phase of sustained escalation

Fitch Ratings on Friday affirmed Israel’s sovereign credit rating at ‘A’ with a negative outlook, maintaining its previous assessment despite ongoing conflict and fiscal pressures. The agency said the rating reflects a balance between Israel’s “diversified and resilient economy” and high-value-added sectors, against a backdrop of rising public debt, persistent security risks and political instability that has complicated policymaking

A 60-year-old man was killed in central Israel following a wave of ballistic missile launches from Iran, as multiple impact sites were reported across the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, emergency services said. At least six impact sites were identified across the densely populated Gush Dan region, including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Givatayim and Petah Tikva, with several buildings sustaining direct damage

Israel will switch to daylight saving time overnight between Thursday and Friday, with clocks moving forward by one hour at 2:00 a.m., reducing sleep by an hour but extending evening daylight

Iran continued its missile campaign against Israel this week, launching additional barrages toward central regions, including the greater Tel Aviv area. Air raid sirens were activated across multiple cities, sending residents into shelters as air defense systems intercepted incoming projectiles

The Israel Defense Forces said two soldiers were killed on Thursday in separate incidents in southern Lebanon, as fighting with Hezbollah intensified alongside ongoing missile attacks from Iran. Sergeant Aviad Elhanan Wolansky, 21, from Jerusalem, a tank crewman in the 77th Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade, was killed by anti-tank fire during operations in southern Lebanon. Four other soldiers were lightly wounded in the same incident.

Israeli airline Israir reported a sharp rise in revenue for 2025, driven by record passenger volumes, but posted a significant decline in net profit due to currency fluctuations and the impact of the ongoing conflict. The carrier said net profit fell 30% to $16.8 million. The decline was attributed in part to the impact of the military operation known as “Am KeLavi,” which reduced profitability by approximately $7.5 million

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that American envoys have engaged in “very good and productive” discussions with senior Iranian figures, signaling potential progress in ending the conflict with Iran. Trump also extended a deadline linked to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz by an additional five days — a move he attributed to positive diplomatic movement and efforts toward a negotiated resolution

Israel’s intelligence leadership believes the ongoing war with Iran could create real conditions for destabilizing the regime in Tehran, according to assessments reported by The New York Times

Iran and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group launched coordinated missile and rocket attacks on Israel, striking multiple locations across the country, including residential areas and strategic energy infrastructure, in one of the most intense escalations of the ongoing regional conflict

No one knows when the war with Iran will end and how, but everyone knows who will decide when it will end — US President Donald Trump. He seems to enjoy and amused when asked when the war will end — and does not provide an answer