UN might keep presence in south Lebanon once UNIFIL mandate ends, says official https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-might-keep-presence-in-south-lebanon-once-unifil-mandate-ends-says-official/

Bedlam erupts in Supreme Court as pro-government activists try to force their way into Oct. 7 inquiry hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/bedlam-erupts-in-supreme-court-as-pro-government-activists-try-to-force-their-way-into-oct-7-inquiry-hearing/

7-year-old girl critically injured by Iranian missile is discharged from hospital https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-year-old-girl-critically-injured-by-iranian-missile-is-discharged-from-hospital/

As they scrambled to find alternative ways in or out of Israel, many of those holding tickets for canceled flights on Israeli airlines said they were offered only a refund, with no opportunity to rebook. Read more: www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-airl...

Two IDF aircraft mechanics to be charged with spying on Ben Gvir, ex-IDF chief — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-idf-aircraft-mechanics-to-be-charged-with-spying-on-ben-gvir-ex-idf-chief-report/

Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade, analysts say https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-economy-looks-set-to-withstand-us-naval-blockade-analysts-say/

Pentagon denies reported assessment that de-mining Hormuz will take six months https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-denies-reported-assessment-that-de-mining-hormuz-will-take-six-months/

Daily Briefing April 23 – Netanyahu’s campaign enters high gear at state ceremonies https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-april-23-netanyahus-campaign-enters-high-gear-at-state-ceremonies/

Israel, Lebanon set for new round of US talks; Hezbollah fires at IDF troops again https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-lebanon-set-for-new-round-of-us-talks-hezbollah-fires-at-idf-troops-again/

The annual transition from Memorial Day to Independence Day is always emotionally complex: Israel moves in a few moments from a day of national mourning for those who lost their lives in our defense to the celebration of our safety and freedom. Read more: www.timesofisrael.com/from-grief-t...

Iran executes man for alleged links to Israel and membership in banned opposition group https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-executes-man-for-alleged-links-to-israel-and-membership-in-banned-opposition-group/

Iran says it won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz as long as US is blockading ports https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-wont-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-as-long-as-us-is-blockading-ports/

Repeatedly deferring to Trump, Netanyahu subjects Israeli security to US president’s whim https://www.timesofisrael.com/repeatedly-deferring-to-trump-netanyahu-subjects-israeli-security-to-us-presidents-whim/

Around the world, from paint to flights, Iran war raises costs and darkens outlooks https://www.timesofisrael.com/around-the-world-from-paint-to-flights-iran-war-raises-costs-and-darkens-outlooks/

High Court convenes to hear petitions demanding Oct. 7 state inquiry, without audience https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-convenes-to-hear-petitions-demanding-oct-7-state-inquiry-without-audience/

How my modest love song was sucked into a chilling machine of political propaganda https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-my-modest-love-song-was-sucked-into-a-chilling-machine-of-political-propaganda/

Hezbollah supporters defiant after sons killed in terror group’s fight against Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-supporters-defiant-after-sons-killed-in-terror-groups-fight-against-israel/

For six weeks, the United States and Israel pummeled Iran’s military infrastructure, yet even in the final days before a two-week ceasefire was announced, ballistic missiles continued to be launched at Israel and other states in the region. Read more: www.timesofisrael.com/buried-but-n...

Body of journalist for pro-Hezbollah daily pulled from rubble of home struck by IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/body-of-journalist-for-pro-hezbollah-daily-pulled-from-rubble-of-home-struck-by-idf/

US intercepts Iran oil tankers in Asian waters as demining of Hormuz expected to take months https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-intercepts-iran-oil-tankers-in-asian-waters-as-demining-of-hormuz-expected-to-take-months/

In an interview on a popular web series posted Tuesday, US rock musician Julian Casablancas alleged that “American Zionists” are deeply privileged yet behave as if they are “Black people during slavery.” Read more on The Times of Israel. www.timesofisrael.com/the-strokes-...

Iran seizes pair of container ships, in first since start of war with US and Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-seizes-pair-of-container-ships-in-first-since-start-of-war-with-us-and-israel/

Mamdani administration won’t use a codified antisemitism definition, representative says https://www.timesofisrael.com/mamdani-administration-wont-use-a-codified-antisemitism-definition-representative-says/

Palestinian man shot dead amid settler attack on West Bank town near Ramallah https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-man-shot-dead-amid-settler-attack-on-west-bank-town-near-ramallah/

Daniel Orenstein: Not flying the flag this Independence Day Read his full post on The Blogs. *The posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties, and don’t necessarily reflect the views of The Times of Israel. blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/danie...

Body of journalist for pro-Hezbollah paper pulled from rubble of building hit by IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-23-2026/

US says it is awaiting ‘unified’ Iranian position, amid reports of fractured leadership https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-says-it-is-awaiting-unified-iranian-position-amid-reports-of-fractured-leadership/

Trump among recipients of Israel Prize for ‘special contribution to the Jewish people’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-among-recipients-of-israel-prize-for-special-contribution-to-the-jewish-people/

Rare ancient charcoal shows how prehistoric ‘Israelis’ were already grilling 780,000 years ago Read more on The Times of Israel. www.timesofisrael.com/rare-ancient...

Teen pleads guilty to arson at London synagogue, says he has ‘no hate’ toward Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/teen-pleads-guilty-to-arson-at-london-synagogue-says-he-has-no-hate-toward-jews/

Iran hangs former nuclear employee for allegedly spying for Israel, aid groups say https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-hangs-former-nuclear-employee-for-allegedly-spying-for-israel-aid-groups-say/

Dozens of settler activists cross into Syria, are escorted out by IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-of-settler-activists-cross-into-syria-are-escorted-out-by-idf/

Second French soldier dies of wounds sustained in Hezbollah attack on UN peacekeepers https://www.timesofisrael.com/second-french-soldier-dies-of-wounds-sustained-in-hezbollah-attack-on-un-peacekeepers/

Lebanon said to seek one-month truce extension; Hezbollah again targets troops with drone https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-said-to-seek-one-month-truce-extension-hezbollah-again-targets-troops-with-drone/

Honoring soldiers, Herzog says they have fought ‘battles future generations will study’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/honoring-soldiers-herzog-says-they-have-fought-battles-future-generations-will-study/

Honoring soldiers, Herzog says they have fought ‘battles future generations will study’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/honoring-soldiers-herzog-says-they-have-fought-battles-future-generations-will-study/

Here's a glimpse into how Israelis are celebrating Independence Day this year in Tel Aviv.

Blue skies, white smoke: Israelis celebrate 78 years of independence https://www.timesofisrael.com/blue-skies-white-smoke-israelis-celebrate-78th-year-of-independence/

A stroll through Tel Aviv on Independence Day: Amid fragile calm, a city exhales https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-stroll-through-tel-aviv-on-independence-day-amid-fragile-calm-a-city-exhales/

From grief to trepidation: This year’s fateful transition from Memorial Day to Independence Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-grief-to-trepidation-this-years-fateful-transition-from-memorial-day-to-independence-day/

During the annual Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony, cameras panned to a bearded man in the audience, dressed in the robes and turban of Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef. The man was, in fact, TikToker Eyal Tzionov. www.timesofisrael.com/tiktoker-dre...

TikToker dressed as chief rabbi stirs confusion at Independence event https://www.timesofisrael.com/tiktoker-dressed-as-chief-rabbi-stirs-confusion-at-independence-event/

On Monday morning, two days before Independence Day, artist Yaacov Agam received the 2026 Israel Prize for Visual Arts. Read more: www.timesofisrael.com/creativity-i...

Settler arson attack reportedly wounds 8 Palestinians, including baby; police launch probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/settler-arson-attack-reportedly-wounds-8-palestinians-including-baby-police-launch-probe/

Trump says Iran ‘collapsing’ over Hormuz blockade, as ships attacked in key waterway https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-iran-collapsing-over-hormuz-blockade-as-ships-attacked-in-key-waterway/

Daily Briefing April 22: Trump’s muddled messaging complicates talks with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-april-22-trumps-muddled-messaging-complicates-talks-with-iran/

As internal divisions simmer, Lebanese see echoes of last century’s civil war https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-internal-divisions-simmer-lebanese-see-echoes-of-last-centurys-civil-war/

‘Creativity is the basis of Judaism’: Yaacov Agam, father of kinetic art, receives Israel Prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/creativity-is-the-basis-of-judaism-yaacov-agam-father-of-kinetic-art-receives-israel-prize/

Retail chains found to be charging over double what they pay for imported grapes https://www.timesofisrael.com/retail-chains-found-to-be-charging-over-double-what-they-pay-for-imported-grapes/

Volunteer cook who pampers IDF troops under Hezbollah fire lights Independence Day torch www.timesofisrael.com/volunteer-co...