Iron Age Shipwreck Offers Rare Look at Ancient Trade
A University of Haifa study of nine 2,600-year-old raw iron lumps from Israel's Dor Lagoon reveals new insights into ancient Mediterranean trade.
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Flight Restrictions Tighten in Israel as Government Cuts Air Traffic
Israel's Transport Minister Miri Regev announced new flight restrictions at Ben Gurion Airport, limiting departures to 50 passengers per flight due to security.
Biblical Shepherds Ignored Borders, Even in Wartime, Researchers Say
A University of Haifa study published in PLOS ONE found ancient shepherds ignored borders between Israel and Aram-Damascus in the Iron Age II, even during war.
Highway 1 westbound closed truck fire Ya’arim Interchange
Highway 1 westbound lanes reopening after truck fire at Ya'arim Interchange, heavy traffic persists.
Hezbollah Ant-Tank Missile Launcher Aimed at Israeli Towns Found in Lebanon
IDF troops in southern Lebanon uncovered an anti-tank missile launcher and weapons aimed at Israeli towns, bolstering northern defense.
Israeli Officer Wounded in Lebanon
An IDF officer was seriously wounded during an operational activity in southern Lebanon on April 14, 2026. The circumstances are under investigation.
Israel Working to Expand Pomegranate Exports to Japan
Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture is expanding pomegranate export opportunities to Japan, a premium market, following a successful harvest season.
Hezbollah May Intensify Rocket Fire, Israel Warns Northern Residents
Israel's IDF warns of increased Hezbollah rocket fire tonight, encircling the stronghold of Bint Jbeil near the northern border.
Extreme Flooding Storms Are Surprisingly Predictable, New Study Finds
A study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology reveals extreme rainstorms in Portugal are more predictable than believed.
Jerusalem Gathering Keeps Holocaust Memory Alive as Survivor Generation Fades
On Holocaust Remembrance Day in Jerusalem, Esther Zicherman, 71, shared her Hungarian survivor parents' story, ensuring the memory lives on as the generation.
7,740 People Wounded in Missile Attacks to Date, 104 Currently Hospitalized
Since February 28, 7,740 individuals have been wounded in missile/rocket attacks across Israeli cities, with 104 still hospitalized as of April 14, 2026.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Monday, April 13, 2026
Bank of Israel reports end-of-day exchange rates for April 13, 2026, detailing the Shekel's performance against major currencies.