Lebanon

Israel ranks eighth globally in 2026 World Happiness Index despite war

Israel's resilience shines through as it maintains a top 10 spot in global happiness rankings amid the emotional and social challenges of wartime.

A man brandish Israeli flags following an Iranian strike in Givatayim, in the center of Israel on March 6, 2026.
Smoke plumes billow from the site of airstrikes near Azadi Tower in western Tehran on March 10, 2026.

IDF says up to 90% of Iran’s weapons industry could be hit within days

The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook

IDF soldiers operate inside an uncovered Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist who worked as journalist in targeted southern Lebanon strike


IDF arrests 80 wanted individuals, seizes weapons during West Bank operations

The IDF completed multiple operations in the West Bank, arresting 80 wanted individuals, seizing firearms and drones, and addressing rising violence amid settler attacks in the region.

IDF forces conduct offensive operations in the West Bank. March 28, 2026.

'If Lebanon won't disarm Hezbollah, IDF will': Effie Defrin warns against Hezbollah’s rearmament

“If the Lebanese government does not disarm Hezbollah, the IDF will. We will not allow Hezbollah to rearm, and we will continue operating in order to protect our civilians on our northern border.”

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin; illustrative.

IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah during Operation Roaring Lion

The IDF uses several means to intercept enemy drones, though the Iron Beam laser system has yet to significantly affect drone intrusions.

 Iranian drones are displayed during a ceremony of the joining new drones to the Iranian Army's combat organisation in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 13, 2025.

Israeli air force strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut for second time on Friday

IDF attacks in Beirut often target the southern suburb of Dahiyeh, long considered a Hezbollah stronghold.

Smoke rises after a reported Israeli airstrike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

IDF finds Hezbollah tunnel near south Lebanon church as group 'exploits' Christian population

The IDF also stated that Hezbollah prevents Christian civilians from fleeing combat zones and "has even fired at them" in the past.

IDF soldiers operate inside an uncovered Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

IDF soldier, combat officer severely wounded during operational accident in southern Lebanon

The soldiers have been taken to a hospital, and their families have been notified.

IDF soldiers and a tank operate in southern Lebanon on March 21, 2026.

IDF Home Front Command to extend siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets

This could double the amount of time that Israelis have to reach a sheltered area in the event of Hezbollah terrorists launching rockets towards Israeli civilian locations.

An N12 News infographic detailing how the IDF Home Front Command could extend the warning time that Israelis have to reach shelter when Hezbollah fires rockets from Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

My Word: Israel, happy to be here

I wish all those celebrating it a “Happy Passover” and as we traditionally say at the end of the Seder: “Next year in Jerusalem.”

Preschool children from the southern city of Ashkelon, celebrating with the Israeli flag, on 18 April, 2010 the Independence Day.

One man killed, several injured in Iran missile barrage, IDF conducts wave of strikes in Beirut

Witkoff says he 'thinks' meetings with Iran will happen this week • IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah, IDF says • IDF conducts wave of strikes in Beirut.

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Iran toward Israel killed one person in Tel Aviv, March 28, 2026.

As Hezbollah rockets fall, emergency medics in Israel’s North work double shifts

As missiles, cluster bombs, and Hezbollah rockets fall across Israel during the latest two-front war, MDA volunteers are often the first on the scene.

Soldiers and emergency workers treat a person injured by a rocket fired from Lebanon on March 23, 2026 in Kiryat Shmona, Israel.