Saturday morning raid panics residents
Esh Kodesh residents are incensed after masked Shin Bet and Yasam forces entered a local playground and home with guns drawn in the middle of the Sabbath, frightening children.
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NY:
Poll shows minority of NYC Jewish voters approve of Mamdani’s performance
A new poll finds just 32% of Jewish voters rate Mayor Zohran Mamdani positively, while most express concern over rising antisemitism in New York City.
President Herzog to make historic official visit to Panama and Costa Rica
This week, President Isaac Herzog will depart for a four-day official visit to Panama and Costa Rica, two close friends and allies of the State of Israel.
Watch
Watch: IDF destroys 80-meter-long terror tunnel in Lebanon
The 401st Brigade Combat Team located an 80-meter-long route containing terrorist dormitories. The infrastructure was destroyed by engineering forces.
Brooklyn:
NY woman sues DMV over forced removal of head covering during license photo
Brooklyn woman sues the New York DMV, claiming she was forced to remove her religious head covering for a license photo despite religious exemption rules, causing her excessive emotional distress.
Indictments filed against ISIS cell that planned attacks in Jerusalem and Kiryat Arba
AG's Office filed indictments against ISIS-inspired terror cell that planned to carry out shooting and bombing attacks in Jerusalem and Kiryat Arba and gathered intelligence on potential targets.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: Our pilots are prepared to reach anywhere in Iranian airspace
The Prime Minister presented the principles of Israel’s military buildup plan, which include purchasing new fighter squadrons, domestic weapons production, and establishing a project to counter the threat of drones across various arenas.
Footage from Lebanon
Footage from Lebanon: Terrorists fled on foot - and were eliminated
Givati soldiers eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists who threatened the forces and located dozens of weapons, including anti-tank missiles and machine guns.
Watch:
Watch: Tried to flee from the police and were arrested
As part of a large-scale operation against dangerous driving, Border Police and Central District police officers arrested five suspects who attempted to flee.
Dutch right-wing leader:
Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders: 'Return to Sa-Nur is a historic and just step'
Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders praises the return to Sa-Nur and congratulates Samaria Regional Council head, 'growing international support reflects recognition of Israel’s rights.'
Police foil attempt to offer Passover Sacrifice on Temple Mount
Jerusalem District Police and Border Guard soldiers foiled an attempt to enter the Temple Mount and sacrifice a Passover lamb, after a group of suspects tried to bring a goat onto the Mount.
Police report:
Police report: Binyamin Regional Council is one of the safest in Israel
Data from the Israel Police indicate that the Binyamin Regional Council is among the safest areas in Israel, with a crime rate significantly lower than the national average.
A party of poison:
Green Party leader after apology over Golders Green police post
Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologizes after sharing a post criticising police over the Golders Green stabbing arrest; pressure mounts from senior politicians to tackle alleged antisemitism and remove controversial candidates from the party.
Watch:
Watch: Hezbollah terrorists eliminated, rocket launchers destroyed
Multidimensional Unit soldiers under 36th Divisioncontinue to operate to eliminate threats in southern Lebanon. During the operation, terrorist squads were eliminated.
Carnage on the roads:
Carnage on the roads: Four killed in overnight road accidents across Israel
Four people killed in serious road accidents in Rishon LeZion, Samaria, and Arava. MDA teams evacuated injured individuals to hospitals, some in serious and moderate condition.
Forecast: Unseasonably cold weather with strong winds and rain
Meteorologist Lior Sudri reports that the coming week will be characterized by volatile weather, including a drop in temperatures, local rain, strong winds and haze in the south.
Roads to be closed
Roads to be closed: Police announce cancellation of Lag B'Omer celebration
The police announced preparations to cancel the Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai celebration in Meron, following Home Front Command instructions and the Prime Minister's decision.
War doubles number of job seekers
Employment Service data for March 2026 show the number of job seekers surged to more than 396,000; 2.5 times higher than a month earlier.
“Now is the time to defeat Hamas"
“Now is the time to defeat Hamas:" IDF General Staff pressing to renew fighting in Gaza
Senior officials in the Israel Defense Forces General Staff are pushing for a renewal of military operations in the Gaza Strip, arguing in closed-door discussions that “the best time to defeat Hamas is now."
Draft Law dispute:
Draft Law dispute: Special recruitment day for haredi IDF units
A dedicated enlistment day for haredi tracks, from the elite Netzach Yehuda battalion to the Hashmonaim brigade, opens at recruitment offices across the country.
Tekuma Directorate Report
Tekuma Directorate Report: Most Gaza border residents have returned home
Approximately 11.6 billion shekels have been invested in the rehabilitation of the southern communities, 92% of the residents have already returned home.
Toronto:
Jewish community targeted in Toronto assault using replica firearm
Toronto Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a blue SUV linked to a suspected hate-motivated assault on visibly Jewish individuals in North York.
Spanish FM claims:
Spanish FM condemns 'illegal detention' of nationals arrested on Gaza flotilla
Spain strongly condemns the detention of one of its citizens seized by Israeli forces during the interception of Gaza-bound flotilla.
Security Cabinet to deliberate renewing fighting in Gaza
Cabinet ministers summoned to discuss the possibility of resuming intensive military operations against Hamas in Gaza, amid concerns over the terrorist organization’s growing strength.
Trump to review Iran’s latest proposal, hints at possible strikes
President Trump says he will review Iran’s latest 14-point proposal to end the war but expresses strong doubt it would be acceptable. Iran’s proposal reportedly includes demands for lifting of sanctions and ending the naval blockade.
89 Israelis found at Iranian-run kindergarten in Koh Phangan
Thai security forces raided an Iranian-run, unlicensed kindergarten that held five times the permitted number of children - including 89 Israelis.
Arab party leader willing to recreate joint list
Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas seeking to recreate 'Joint Arab List' - but with one condition.
Jerusalem Ministry: No Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron
Jerusalem Affairs Ministry Director-General pens sharp letter to Transportation Ministry counterpart, warning Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron cannot take place without proper busing.
'Good hit'
'Good hit' | Revealed: Radio communications during IAF strike
'Good hit, there are secondary explosions': Israeli Air Force destroys loaded and ready-to-launch launcher in southern Lebanon.
Gaza:
Gaza: Three terrorists eliminated after nearing IDF forces
IDF troops eliminate three terrorists approaching forces in southern Gaza after crossing security line, as operations continue under ceasefire conditions.
A cold Lag Ba'omer?
Forecasters predict temperature shift, with rain and a cold Lag Ba'omer.
Watch: Elimination of Hezbollah terrorists continues
IDF operations against Hezbollah continue; over 120 targets attacked over weekend.
US warns:
US warns: Paying Iranian tolls could trigger harsh sanctions
US Treasury warns shippers they face severe sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
North Macedonia:
Police say failed arson on North Macedonia synagogue tied to ISIS
North Macedonian authorities arrest seven suspects and charge two with terrorism after an Islamic State group-linked arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje.
US announces new sanctions against Iran oil network
US imposes new sanctions on entities tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting a China-based operator and shipping network.
Trump tells Congress Iran conflict has ended, avoiding deadline
White House claims Iran hostilities have ended, sidestepping a key deadline as lawmakers debate presidential authority and ongoing risks.
Report:
Report: Iran signaled flexibility in latest proposal to US
Wall Street Journal reports that Iran signaled a degree of flexbility in its most recent proposal to revive talks with the US.
Failed asylum seeker
Failed asylum seeker convicted for attack plot on Israeli Embassy in London
Kuwait-born failed asylum seeker convicted of preparing terrorist acts after attempting to storm London's Israeli embassy armed with knives last May.
Report:
Report: Trump administration to close Gaza monitoring center in Israel
Reuters reports the Trump administration is preparing to close the US military-run Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat. Trump’s Board of Peace denies the report.
Annual event:
Chabad processions to be held on Lag Ba'omer
Chabad emissaries to organize hundreds of parades on Lag Ba'omer, featuring performances, raffles, and prize books, 'We continue the tradition initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.'
