Danon at Security Council
Danon: Lebanon can't talk about sovereignty while Hezbollah controls the territory
Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Security Council: 'You cannot talk about peace in Lebanon without mentioning Hezbollah.'
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Watch
Watch: IDF destroys enormous Hezbollah terror tunnel
The tunnel was the largest ever discovered in southern Lebanon.
State Comptroller: Governance problem in the Negev has worsened
A report by the State Comptroller reveals severe failures in governance in the Negev: partial law enforcement, rising crime, and gaps in public services. Ben Gvir’s office responded: “Distorted and falsified data."
'Bomb the school'
'Bomb the school': Lebanese student sends irregular message to IDF spokesman
A student from a school in Choueifat, south of Beirut, sent a message to the IDF spokesperson in Arabic, claiming that Hezbollah weapons were hidden in the educational institution.
Severe warning:
Severe warning: 'What we are seeing now is just the beginning'
The head of the Center for Migration Policy warns about a ‘gang of infiltrators’ children that is harming teenagers. We need to put a stop to it and prevent it from getting worse.'
London:
Iran Embassy in London urges UK Iranians to join ‘martyrdom’ program
Daily Mail report says Tehran mission’s call for “sacrifice" campaign sparks security concerns, with experts warning of potential radicalization on British soil.
Trump
Trump: 'Iran told us it's in state of collapse'
US President says Iran is begging America to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade and war take their toll on the Islamic Republic.
'I feel at home here'
'I feel at home': Serbia’s Foreign Minister in a message in Hebrew
Serbian FM meets with Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and delivers a message in Hebrew, underscoring support for Israel.
Investigation
Investigation: Photo of WHCD shooter in IDF shirt is AI
Widely shared image of would-be presidential assassin Cole Allen wearing an IDF t-shirt is an AI forgery used to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, New York Post and Storyful investigation finds.
JPPI:
JPPI: Disproportionate UN focus and criticism toward Israel
A JPPI analysis of over 1,100 statements by UN Secretary-General António Guterres finds Israel is mentioned far more than other nations and in a significantly more negative tone, raising concerns over consistency and neutrality.
War against incitement:
Israel declares five Hamas media networks as terror groups
Defense Minister Katz designates five Hamas-linked media platforms as terror groups, citing Shin Bet intelligence on incitement and coordination.
IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel, seizes arms caches
Yesterday (Monday), IDF soldiers located and struck a weapons storage facility, anti-tank positions, observation posts, and structures used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization for military purposes.
Iranian Regime Fears:
Iranian Regime Fears: Economic distress could ignite a new wave of protests
Iran's leadership held an emergency discussion amid fears of renewed protests. Security officials warned of economic collapse, mass unemployment and the shutdown of key industries.
There's a smarter way to do college. It starts in Israel
Israel EduExpo 2026 is coming to Toronto, Teaneck, and the Five Towns this May - bringing top Israeli universities, scholarship guidance, and aliyah support together in one room.
Religious Zionist Rabbis:
Religious Zionist Rabbis: 'A religious soldier cannot serve in a mixed unit'
Dozens of rabbis convened an emergency meeting following a Supreme Court ruling on integrating female soldiers into the Armored Corps, and ruled that a soldier who observes Jewish law cannot serve in a mixed combat unit.
Israeli defense officials receive rare German military award
Two Israeli defense officials awarded Germany’s Cross of Honor for leading the Arrow 3 system’s deployment, a key milestone in a $6.7B joint project.
Three areas simultaneously:
Three areas simultaneously: Security forces arrest terror suspects in major raid
IDF and Border Police forces arrested suspects and seized weapons during a counterterrorism operation in multiple areas north of Jerusalem.
Police detain attackers of haredi soldier and his friends
Three extreme haredim were arrested in the past 24 hours on suspicion of leading a violent attack on the home of a haredi soldier during Shabbat and physically injuring his friend.
Following brutal murder:
Ben-Gvir, Police Commissioner announce 'total war' on youth criminal gangs
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and police chief Danny Levi ordered a major crackdown on youth violence in southern Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.
PLO flag hides bomb
Booby-trapped PLO flag found near Esh Kodesh
A suspicious PLO flag hung on the back gate to Esh Kodesh raised the suspicion of an alert resident. Security forces neutralized an explosive device attached to the flag.
Police Chase:
Police Chase: Driver crashes while fleeing arrest
Border Police motorcyclists in Baqa al-Gharbiyye began a high-speed pursuit after a suspected motorcyclist refused to stop.
Herzog meets Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan synagogue
President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan, emphasizing community ties, identity preservation, and strengthening relations with Israel.
Footage from Lebanon:
Footage from Lebanon: Troops dismantle more than 1,000 terrorist infrastructure sites
Troops located hundreds of weapons, including machine guns, Kalashnikov rifles, grenades, mines, pistols, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, RPG rockets, and mortar shells.
Commanders warn:
Commanders warn: IDF lacks adequate response to explosive drone threat
Senior IDF officers expressed frustration with the limited tools available to confront explosive drones besides simply firing at them.
Hezbollah's new FPV drones pose a real challenge to IDF troops in Lebanon
Hezbollah intensifies drone warfare with advanced FPV systems resistant to jamming, posing a growing challenge to IDF operations on the battlefield.
Wounded Soldier's Mother:
Wounded Soldier's Mother: 'Do something extraordinary for him'
Chava, the mother of soldier Eliav who was seriously wounded in an explosive-drone incident in Lebanon, appeals to the public for an exceptional show of faith for his recovery.
Southern Lebanon:
IDF soldier severely wounded in explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon
Two IDF soldiers were wounded, one severely and another lightly, as a result of an explosive drone impact during operational activity in southern Lebanon.
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 over Iran-linked attacks
Bahrain revokes the citizenship of 69 people, saying they supported Iranian attacks and colluded with foreign entities.
Toronto Judaica shop hit by rock in latest antisemitic attack
Toronto Judaica shop hit by a rock for the third time, as police probe hate motives amid rising antisemitic incidents in the city.
Macron to press Iran on Strait of Hormuz reopening
French President says he will press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as his Foreign Minister urges Tehran to make major concessions.
Trump skeptical of Iranian deal offer, officials say
US officials say Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal, which delays nuclear talks while focusing on maritime issues first.
Moving gesture
Moving gesture: Pizza Hut to support the Zalka family
Following the shocking murder of Binyamin Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva, the pizza chain is considering transferring the slain employee’s monthly salary to his family.
Washington shooting
Washington shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump
Cole Allen appears in court after the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting and faces charges including attempted assassination of the president.
Mossad chief Barnea
Mossad chief Barnea: 'Qatar-Gate did not harm Israel’s security'
Outgoing Mossad director David Barnea said he did not identify any damage to national security or to the hostage-release negotiations as a result of the “Qatar-Gate" affair.
Ukraine summons Israeli envoy over 'stolen grain' shipment
Ukraine summons Israel’s ambassador over a vessel in Haifa it claims carries stolen grain, as Israel rejects the allegations as unproven.
1st election polls:
1st election polls: How successful was the Lapid-Bennett merger?
First polls since Bennett and Lapid joined forces show a tight race with Likud, as potential alliances and mergers could reshape the political map.
“Serious deception"
“Serious deception": Threat of lawsuit against Bennett and Lapid
The B'yachad Natzliach party sent a warning letter to the Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid parties, demanding that they stop using the name “B'yachad" [Together] for a joint list.
Germany:
Germany: Trial opens for activists accused of targeting Israeli facility
Five suspects go on trial in Germany over alleged attack on an Israeli defense site, accused of causing major damage and chanting anti-Israel slogans.
White House
White House: US 'discussing' Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuses to say that the Trump Administration is 'considering' the latest Iranian proposal.
Ninth suspect arrested in connection to brutal murder
Police arrest a ninth suspect, a minor, in the brutal murder of 21-year-old Yamano Binyamin Zalka as the investigation continues to expand.
