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US Senate votes to advance resolution restricting Trump's actions in Iran

Four Republicans vote with Democrats to advance a Senate resolution to withdraw US troops from Iran.

'A PR stunt'

'Nothing more than a PR stunt': Navy concludes interception of latest Gaza flotilla

The Israeli Navy concludes intercepting latest Gaza-bound flotilla and detains 430 activists who attempted to violate the naval blockade of the Strip.

Tucker Carlson:

Tucker Carlson demands end to Israel aid: Netanyahu is leading Israel toward destruction

In an interview with Israel’s Channel 13 News, Tucker Carlson slams Netanyahu, calls for an end to US aid, and denies Israel is a democracy.

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: Hezbollah continues to violate Lebanon ceasefire

Over two months after Israel and US launched strikes against the Iranian regime, US President Donald Trump announces end to Operation Epic Fury, pause in 'Project Freedom,' claiming agreement with Iran near at hand. Live Updates.

Ishay Ribo's song that strengthened Romi in captivity

Former hostage Romi Gonen told singer Ishay Ribo about the emotional moment when she heard the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava" while in Gaza, after nearly a year in captivity.

Armed Bedouins wielding clubs attempted to steal ammunition from IDF firing range

Bedouins arrived at the Nabi Musa training base and tried to steal military equipment and ammunition.

Gaza-bound Flotilla:

US sanctions flotilla organizers over alleged Hamas-linked ties

The US sanctioned four individuals linked to a Gaza aid flotilla, citing alleged ties to Hamas and efforts to disrupt terrorist financing.

Southern Command chief:

Southern Command chief reduces sentence of Nahal soldier disciplined over uniform patch

Commanders of Nahal Brigade and 162nd Division recommend ten-day reduction of sentence for soldier who wore a 'Messiah' patch on his uniform.

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.

Historic

Historic: “Samaria-Taybeh" railway station officially inaugurated in presence of PM

The new "Samaria - Taiba" train station was inaugurated. The station is expected to connect the communities of northern Samaria directly to the center of the country and serve tens of thousands of passengers.

Security cameras:

Security cameras show Navy took control of flotilla, played Israel's Eurovision song

Security cameras on the Gaza-bound flotilla document the moment the Navy took control of the loudspeakers, played the song “Michelle," and then carried out a physical takeover of the ships.

Serious allegations of rats in Navy kitchen

Workers in the kitchen of the Navy training base in Haifa describe difficult sanitary conditions and claim a constant presence of rats.

Israeli startup Decart raises $300 million in funding round backed by NVIDIA and Amazon

Tel Aviv-based AI startup Decart raised $300 million in a new funding round backed by NVIDIA and Amazon, bringing the company’s valuation to $4 billion as it expands its real-time AI infrastructure and world-model technology.

Trump

Trump: 'I was an hour away from striking Iran'

US President reveals how close he came to ordering the resumption of the war against Iran.

Security camera records shooting at flotilla ship

A security camera installed on one of the flotilla ships to Gaza recorded the firing of rubber bullets during the naval forces' operational activity.

Iranian parliament weighs €50 million bounty on Trump, Netanyahu

Iran is reportedly considering a €50 million bounty on President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.

Done this 100 times:

We've done this 100 times: Shayetet 13 takes over the flotilla to Gaza

Shayetet 13 soldiers continue their takeover of the Turkish flotilla of Hamas supporters who were trying to reach Gaza.

Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber lightly injured in car accident

Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Kalman Meir Ber, was involved in a minor car accident this morning.

AG announces indictment against MK Tally Gotliv

MK Gotliv wrote that she had been indicted for publishing the name of a senior Shin Bet official - the partner of a protest activist.

Danon

Danon warns Iran needs 'reality check,' Trump understands 'something must be done"

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Arutz Sheva the New York Times should apologize for its "outrageous" claims against Israel, stresses importance of Israel Day Parade while Mamdani is mayor.

Two lightly wounded

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel, two lightly wounded

Hezbollah explosive drone detonates on vehicle near Misgav Am. Two lightly wounded.

UN envoy tells Germany to 'forget the Holocaust'

UN special envoy Francesca Albanese, known for her hostility to Israel, calls on Germany to 'free itself from the historical guilt" over the Holocaust.

Reservist's Lego army for Israel

Mati Shriki wrote his song Mizmor Letodah with a music video that turned battle footage into Lego figures.

Watch:

Watch: Teen terrorist who threw explosives at Rachel's Tomb arrested

Border Police arrested a 17-year-old from outside Bethlehem who allegedly threw explosive devices at the Jewish holy site.

Kiryat Shmona resident indicted for threats to municipal worker

A rapid investigation led to the filing of an indictment and a request to remand a 39-year-old man from Kiryat Shmona until the end of proceedings, after he posted severe threats against a municipal worker.

Southern Gaza:

Southern Gaza: Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

The IAF, guided by the ground troops, eliminated the terrorist after he crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat.

Binyamin Region town gets final name change approval

Twenty-eight years after its establishment, Givat Harel will now be called Karmei Oz.

First ever

First ever American Jewish mayors association launched to fight Antisemitism

JMMLA will connect members across jurisdictions on the defining issues of local leadership, public safety, extremism prevention, resilience, and the day-to-day work of governing with integrity.

Man to be jailed for threatening Jews in London

The man hurled murder threats at the synagogue's officer, threw a stone at a car owned by a Jew and said 'It would be good if we blew up one of their schools.'

'A terrible decree'

'A terrible decree' | Antwerp's Jews gather in protest and prayer for indicted mohels

Hundreds of community members gather to protest and pray after indictments were filed aganist local mohels.

Shavuot holiday forecast: Bring a jacket

Temperatures across Israel are expected to drop sharply this week, with rain forecast in northern and central areas ahead of Shavuot.

Price of Hate:

Price of Hate: Man who pepper sprayed haredim to pay 16,000 ILS

An Arab man who attacked two haredi men in Jerusalem out of racist motives will be required to compensate them NIS 16,000 following a civil suit filed against him.

Qatargate:

Qatargate: Senior journalists summoned to investigation

With the Attorney General's approval, police investigators carried out follow-up inquiries and summoned senior journalists to give open testimony about their ties to Eli Feldstein.

Israeli Ambassador:

Ambassador Leiter: J Street 'a cancer within the Jewish community'

Israeli envoy Yechiel Leiter accuses J Street of undermining Israel while presenting itself as pro-Israel during remarks in Washington

Iran deal:

Graham skeptical Iran will accept Trump's terms for nuclear disarmament

Senator Graham insists Congress must approve any Iran deal, while doubting Iran will accept the terms.

History in Jerusalem

History in Jerusalem: Herzog receives credentials of first Somaliland ambassador

President Isaac Herzog accepts the credentials of Mohamed Hagi, Somaliland’s first-ever ambassador to Israel: “An important new partnership."

Federal court rules antisemitic UN envoy Albanese can be served

A US court rules that UN official Francesca Albanese can be served by email in a Christian charity lawsuit.

San Diego mosque attackers scrawled hate speech on firearms

Police say the San Diego mosque attackers scrawled hate speech on weapons and left notes promoting "racial pride."

After backlash

Mamdani defends 'Nakba Day' post after backlash from Jewish groups

NYC Mayor Mamdani defends his “Nakba Day" post which was criticized by Jewish groups: My message to Jewish leaders is that my door is always open.

San Diego

San Diego: Three dead in mosque shooting, two teenage suspects found dead

Three people killed in a San Diego mosque shooting. Two teen suspects found dead. Police investigating the shooting as a hate crime.