Katz confirms Iranian intel minister killed, vows new surprises "We are in the midst of the decisive stage," said the Israeli defense minister. JNS Staff March 18, 2026
Israeli trio makes NBA history in Portland-Brooklyn game Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija and Nets rookies Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf became the first three Israelis to share an NBA court in the same game, a 114-95 Portland win. JNS Staff March 18, 2026
Sa’ar praises Estonia for support as FM visits, warns Iran threatens all “This isn’t simply an American or Israeli issue; it’s a global problem,” said the Israeli FM. David Isaac March 18, 2026
Iranian attack kills elderly couple in Ramat Gan The victims were in their 70s, United Hatzalah said, and were reportedly trying to get to a shelter. Jessica Russak-Hoffman March 17, 2026
Complaint seeks police probe into Ehud Barak and Wexner Foundation The eight-page criminal complaint was filed by a Likud lawmaker and an Israeli NGO after newly released documents suggested that Jeffrey Epstein was involved in payment made to the former Israeli premier Etgar Lefkovits March 17, 2026
Iran missile fragments hit Jerusalem holy sites “The Iranian regime is deliberately firing at civilian populations and harming religious buildings of all faiths," Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar said. JNS Staff March 17, 2026
Sa’ar rebukes Western leaders calling for talks in face of Hezbollah aggression “If these democracies were attacked in this way, would they accept a distorted symmetry between ‘all parties?'” said Israel's foreign minister. JNS Staff March 17, 2026
Netanyahu wishes Iranians freedom on Persian new year "I take this opportunity to wish you a happy Nowruz ... A new beginning of hope to all of you, my dear friends," said the Israeli premier. JNS Staff March 17, 2026
IDF chief: ‘Significant achievements recorded overnight in Iran’ Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the military's actions have the "potential to influence the gains of the campaign," noting the thwarting of Palestinian terrorists in Tehran and the expanded campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. JNS Staff March 17, 2026
