Israel At War | Haaretz Headlines

Khamenei's successors are showing no signs of surrender – and they may push even further
Sun Mar 01 9:22 pm
In the long run, the people who may well succeed him are the fanatic extremists of the Revolutionary Guards, which doesn't concern itself with theological issues, but invests all its efforts in a murderous fight against Israel, the West and Sunni Arab countries
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In Iran, Trump finally told the world what he really means by America First
Sun Mar 01 4:16 pm
The U.S. president has often embodied both meanings of this foreign policy: A promise to end wars, while unleashing American force unrestrained
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Israeli government and far-right conspiracy theorists point to Purim parallels in Iran war
Sun Mar 01 12:39 pm
The proximity of the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran to the Jewish holiday of Purim – which celebrates the triumph of the Jewish people in ancient Persia – has provided an abundance of fodder for statements by Israeli officials, mememakers and antisemitic conspiracy theorists alike
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How long can Iran keep firing at Israel? 'Days, not weeks'
Sun Mar 01 12:00 pm
Over two days, Israelis have been repeatedly rushing for their bomb shelters, but Tehran's clever strategy of rationing its missiles has its limits
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Filipino national identified as woman killed in Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv
Sun Mar 01 11:29 am
Mary Ann de Vera, 32, was identified by her husband, Ernie, who, like her, works as a caregiver in Israel. Two Israelis died while attempting to reach shelter during sirens on Sunday, including a 102-year-old man who tripped on his way to an emergency shelter
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Love triangles: The best – and most unexpected – Purim hamantaschen in 2026
Sun Mar 01 8:02 am
Let's not talk about Iran and enemies of the Jewish people. Instead, let's talk about hamantaschen, one of the most controversial cookies in the Hebrew calendar. Here are 28 recommended hamantaschen from all over Israel
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Nine killed after Iranian missile hits synagogue bomb shelter in central Israeli town of Beit Shemesh
Sun Mar 01 7:47 am
Some of the victims were apparently inside a bomb shelter when they were killed, the Jerusalem police chief said, and the IDF is investigating whether the shelter was functioning properly. Sixty people were wounded, including children and a pregnant woman
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Iran's bitcoin economy: Will U.S.-Israeli airstrikes target its cryptocurrency mining farms?
Sun Mar 01 7:16 am
Iran is believed to account for roughly 15% of global bitcoin production – a key source of foreign currency for Tehran. If its mining infrastructure is hit, would prices move or would the market barely notice?
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Report: U.S. intel on Iranian supreme leader's Tehran location prompted Israel to strike
Sun Mar 01 6:00 am
Intel U.S. officials disclosed to Israel on the Iranian supreme leader's location in the middle of Tehran allowed the Israeli air force to strike on Saturday morning, forcing Israel and the U.S. to abandon plans to strike overnight while utilizing the cover of darkness, according to a new report by the New York Times
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The Gulf States tried to contain the Iranian threat, but that strategy has been shattered
Sun Mar 01 5:26 am
The Middle East's security architecture may be on the verge of a complete change, and it is unclear if the Iranian regime will survive it. While a new war could end a saga that began with the Islamic Revolution in 1979, it could also create a much more complicated and violent reality
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Netanyahu urges Iranians to overthrow regime as Iran vows revenge for Khamenei killing
Sun Mar 01 5:08 am
While Netanyahu said in a Persian-language social media video that Israel is working to create the conditions for the Iranian people to 'free themselves from the shackles of tyranny,' Iran's president declared the Israeli strike in which Iran's supreme leader was killed as 'an open declaration of war against Muslims'
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Iran's day after Khamenei: succession or survival?
Sun Mar 01 1:32 am
Khamenei prepared for his death since the June war with Israel, while Iran's capacity to replace him and fight a prolonged war of attrition may push Trump to make do with tangible military achievements. But as a vacuum forms, different groups are vying for power – which may put the regime in danger
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