'Explosion heard throughout Tzfat result of activation of military bases' defense systems, no change in routine,' Tzfat municipality says.

Missile interception reported over Tzfat, in northern Israel

Testimony of one of the October 7th massacre survivors tells how her son tried to negotiate with Hamas forces even while they shot his father.

Ahead of the Passover vacation, Rabbi David Lau called on students to strengthen the Torah, especially at a time when the soldiers are sacrificing their lives on the battlefield.

<p>IDF forces are continuing to search for the terrorist who opened fire at a bus carrying children and two cars this morning in the Jordan Valley wounding three.</p><p>The forces have completely surrounded the village of Ouja and the city of Jericho.</p><p>The commander of the 94th "Duchifat" Battalion, Lt. Col. Sahar stated his forces are determined to find the terrorist.</p>

<p>A short time ago, a light earthquake was felt in the eastern part of the Binyamin Region and the Jordan Valley. No unusual incidents have been reported.</p>

Netanyahu meets families of soldiers held hostage by Hamas, says he is " committed to returning everyone, all of them."

Local media is reporting heavy IDF strikes north of the Nuseirat "refugee" camp, Bureij, and the Zeitun neighborhood in the Gaza Strip.