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Supplier of fatal gas canisters given extended detention

The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court extended the detention of a partner in the company that supplied medical air cylinders to the Ashdod refinery, after investigators said the cylinders contained pure nitrogen.

Supplier of fatal gas canisters given extended detention

Report: Even with aircraft carriers, US strikes could only last a few days

Israeli assessment says US could sustain only days of intense strikes on Iran despite additional carrier deployment

Report: Even with aircraft carriers, US strikes could only last a few days

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Watch: Carcass of sperm whale washes ashore at Zikim beach

The whale washed up this morning (Tuesday) on Zikim Beach, within the marine nature reserve. Marine researchers will examine the carcass to determine the circumstances of death.

Watch: Carcass of sperm whale washes ashore at Zikim beach

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Watch live: Memorial ceremony for fallen whose place of burial is unknown

A state memorial ceremony for Israel’s fallen soldiers whose burial places are unknown was held on Tuesday at the Hall of Remembrance on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Watch live: Memorial ceremony for fallen whose place of burial is unknown

Arizona affirms Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

The Arizona House of Representatives today approved legislation affirming Israel's sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, including the use of the names in official communications.

Arizona affirms Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

The road that will 'eliminate' a Palestinian state

Ministers Smotrich and Regev inaugurated the beginning of work to pave the new Route 45, which will connect eastern Binyamin with Route 443.

The road that will 'eliminate' a Palestinian state

Save Chaim Rafael

Without this surgery, HLHS takes 25%-40% of babies in their first year

This rare heart condition is fatal without intervention - and the only treatment that can save this boy now must happen abroad, at a cost his mother cannot afford

Without this surgery, HLHS takes 25%-40% of babies in their first year

Air Travel Nightmare:

Air Travel Nightmare: Flight to USA returns to Israel after eight hours airborne

Due to extreme weather in New York, an El Al flight that departed Tel Aviv had to return to Israel after eight hours of flying toward the United States.

Air Travel Nightmare: Flight to USA returns to Israel after eight hours airborne

Out into the cold:

Out into the cold: Overnight demolitions at Binyamin region hilltop encampments

Border Police and Civil Administration teams razed structures at Gur Ariyeh and Kol Mevaser, drawing fury from residents who vow to rebuild.

Out into the cold: Overnight demolitions at Binyamin region hilltop encampments

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Watch: Biker damages police car as revenge for ticket

Police say the suspect returned a day after receiving a speeding fine and punctured all four tires of a patrol car before fleeing.

Watch: Biker damages police car as revenge for ticket

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

The US administration is expected to step up oversight of foreign funding to limit its influence on curricula and campus activity.

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

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Report: Trump officials reassure Arabs after Huckabee remarks

Senior US officials contacted Arab governments to clarify that Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remarks reflected personal views, not a shift in Trump administration policy.

Report: Trump officials reassure Arabs after Huckabee remarks

Louisiana wins appeal to display Ten Commandments in classrooms

Federal appeals court rules that Louisiana can enforce a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, despite challenges from civil rights groups.

Louisiana wins appeal to display Ten Commandments in classrooms

After controversial comments

France calls for block on US envoy Kushner after controversial comments

French foreign ministry demands US envoy Charles Kushner be blocked from government access after he failed to meet with officials following comments on rising "left-wing extremism" in France.

France calls for block on US envoy Kushner after controversial comments

Over terror ties

Germany’s CDU calls for end to UNRWA funding over terror ties

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Germany calls for an end to financial support for UNRWA, demanding stricter monitoring of aid to the Palestinian Authority and an immediate halt to donations.

Germany’s CDU calls for end to UNRWA funding over terror ties

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of parents

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, pleads not guilty to the murders of his parents, who were found dead at their Brentwood home in December.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of parents

Amit Segal reveals:

Amit Segal reveals: Netanyahu offered me the fourth spot on Likud's slate

Political analyst Amit Segal reveals that ahead of the last elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered him a reserved spot at number four on the Likud slate.

Amit Segal reveals: Netanyahu offered me the fourth spot on Likud's slate

Name of Israel's Eurovision song revealed

The song itself, titled "Michelle," will be revealed for the first time next Thursday and was selected by a committee from around 200 submissions.

Name of Israel's Eurovision song revealed

US Rep shown bullets fired at council head's home

Congressman Andy Ogles was shown the bullets that were fired at Yisrael Ganz's home and says 'Area C is part of Israel.'

US Rep shown bullets fired at council head's home

'Cryin' all the time'

'Cryin' all the time': Former and current US Ambassadors dedicate song to Tucker Carlson

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and former Ambassador David Friedman grabbed their guitars and played a rendition of Hound Dog, which Friedman says was dedicated to Tucker Carlson.

'Cryin' all the time': Former and current US Ambassadors dedicate song to Tucker Carlson

Top general warns Trump: Iran strike risks long war

Gen. Dan Caine cautioned that a strike on Iran could drag the US into a deeper conflict, as internal debate intensifies over diplomacy or force.

Top general warns Trump: Iran strike risks long war

Herzog:

Herzog: Peace achievable if countries stand together against Tehran

At Ramadan Iftar, President Herzog urges expansion of Abraham Accords, backs President Trump plan and warns of emergency over Arab society violence.

Herzog: Peace achievable if countries stand together against Tehran

For rocket production

Hamas' new smuggling route exposed

The organization has abandoned its old methods of smuggling through tunnels and trucks, now using dedicated containers that float on the sea to transfer strategic materials into the Gaza Strip.

Hamas' new smuggling route exposed

Protests to reignite?

Protests to reignite? Haredi yeshiva student arrested in Be'er Sheva

Daniel Pinto, a 28-year-old haredi yeshiva student from Be'er Sheva, was arrested, brought before an officer at Military Prison 10, and was sentenced to three days' detention.

Protests to reignite? Haredi yeshiva student arrested in Be'er Sheva

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: Infant chokes to death

A nine-month-old baby girl choked during a meal and was rushed to Shaare Zedek Hospital. After prolonged resuscitation efforts, doctors were forced to pronounce her dead.

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: Infant chokes to death

Ashdod refinery disaster

Ashdod refinery disaster: Suspect arrested for 'Murder with Indifference'

The police arrested the equipment supplier for the oil refinery where two women died, and decided to upgrade the allegation against him to 'murder with indifference'. The suspect denies the allegations.

Ashdod refinery disaster: Suspect arrested for 'Murder with Indifference'

As threats loom:

As threats loom: New underground hospital opens in Tel Aviv

New underground complex at Assuta Ramat Hachayal has the capacity for 200 beds, ensuring continuous care even under a significant missile threat.

As threats loom: New underground hospital opens in Tel Aviv

Policeman injured in hit-and-run incident at Tapuah Junction

A truck collided this evening (Monday) with a police force operating in the Tapuah Junction area and fled the scene.

Policeman injured in hit-and-run incident at Tapuah Junction

Apple purchases rights to new Israeli drama series - Unconditional

In one of Keshet International's largest deals for an original program, Unconditional will premiere worldwide on Apple TV on May 8th.

Apple purchases rights to new Israeli drama series - Unconditional

156 cannabis plants

Bnei Brak goes green: 156 cannabis plants found in apartment

Police found 156 cannabis plants, weighing a total of 31 kilograms, in a drug laboratory in an apartment in Bnei Brak.

Bnei Brak goes green: 156 cannabis plants found in apartment

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We'll respond to Iran with unimaginable force'

The Prime Minister speaks in response to the 40-signature debate convened by the opposition and speaks about the strength of Israel and the partnership with the US.

Netanyahu: 'We'll respond to Iran with unimaginable force'

Bank of Israel leaves interest rate unchanged at 4%; Finance Minister Attacks

The Monetary Committee of the Bank of Israel decided to leave the interest rate unchanged at 4%. The Finance Minister sharply criticized the decision.

Bank of Israel leaves interest rate unchanged at 4%; Finance Minister Attacks

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Report: Attempted 'soft coup' against Khamenei uncovered

Reports detail an alleged internal bid led by Hassan Rouhani to sideline Iran’s Supreme Leader as protests commenced across the country.

Report: Attempted 'soft coup' against Khamenei uncovered

Gerald Ford near Crete

US evacuates workers from Lebanon; Aircraft Carrier Gerald Ford near Crete

More than 200 American fighter jets are already in the area, and the "Ford" aircraft carrier has been spotted near Crete. Secretary of State Rubio has postponed his visit to Israel by two days.

US evacuates workers from Lebanon; Aircraft Carrier Gerald Ford near Crete

Watch: Illegal Arabs discovered in trunk of car

Shu'afat resident, age 40, indicted for transporting illegal Palestinian Authority Arabs into Israel.

Watch: Illegal Arabs discovered in trunk of car

Concerning trend

Concerning trend: Growing number of young people diagnosed with cancer

A new Knesset report reveals that between 2018-2022, about 19,600 young adults aged 18-44 were diagnosed with cancer in Israel, making up around 16% of all cancer patients.

Concerning trend: Growing number of young people diagnosed with cancer

Competition Authority:

Competition Authority: El Al to be fined NIS 109 million

Competition Authority considering imposing a heavy financial sanction on El Al after it refused to grant Arkia access to hangars during the war, in a way that could have harmed competition and the traveling public.

Competition Authority: El Al to be fined NIS 109 million

'You're being poisoned':

Knesset health committee warns of toxic Palestinian produce entering Israel

Knesset Health Committee finds many Palestinian Authority agricultural products entering Israel contaminated with banned pesticides linked to cancer, Parkinson’s, damage to liver and kidneys, and developmental harm in children.

Knesset health committee warns of toxic Palestinian produce entering Israel

Dangerous driving:

65 young drivers killed in 2025

65 young drivers were killed in 2025, a 67% increase compared to 2016; Friday and Saturday are the deadliest days.

65 young drivers killed in 2025

Eliya Cohen shares footage of his return to Israel

One year after his release, Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen shares new footage from the helicopter which brought him to an Israeli hospital following his return to Israel.

Eliya Cohen shares footage of his return to Israel