Navy intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla
Activists with Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla report being approached by Israeli military speedboats and frigates. Israeli officials confirms Navy intercepted the flotilla.
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Syria detains Assad-era general linked to 2013 chemical attack
Syria’s interior minister announces the arrest of a senior Assad-era general accused of playing a major role in the 2013 chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta that killed over 1,000 people.
Trump to receive briefing on potential new strikes against Iran
President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on new military options against Iran, including potential strikes and a possible takeover of part of the Strait of Hormuz.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Most of Iran’s highly enriched uranium still at Isfahan
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the majority of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is likely still stored at Isfahan, which was hit by airstrikes but sustained less damage than other sites.
CENTCOM:
CENTCOM: 42 vessels redirected, 69 million barrels of Iranian oil unsellable
US Central Command announces that American forces have successfully redirected 42 commercial vessels attempting to breach the maritime blockade on Iran.
Tennessee:
Tennessee Governor signs law recognizing 'Judea and Samaria' terminology
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs legislation requiring all state agencies to use the terms “Judea and Samaria" instead of “West Bank" in official government materials and documents.
Senior Iranian official threatens US forces if war resumes
Senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that the United States faces a “complete deadlock", threatens that US ships could be sunk and soldiers captured if the war resumes.
Israel blocks multinational force tour in Gaza Strip
Israel’s political leadership prevents representatives of the international stabilization force from conducting a field tour in Rafah. “First dismantle Hamas and establish a technocratic government - then foreign forces may enter."
Israel's ultimatum to Trump on Lebanon deal
Israel is demanding that the United States set a firm deadline for diplomatic talks by mid-May and is warning that its current policy of restraint and limited operations is eroding deterrence.
London attacker is a Somali-born British national, police say
London Metropolitan Police say suspect in the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green is a 45-year-old British national born in Somalia, He has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
Victims of London stabbing attack: Shilome Rand and Moshe Shine
The condition of both victims has stabilized. The Jewish community in London is in shock: “We no longer feel safe here."
Trump:
Trump: A pardon for Netanyahu would make Herzog a 'national hero'
Trump urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, calls him a potential 'national hero' and criticizes ongoing trial during wartime situation
Starmer
Starmer: 'It's our job to deal with roots of antisemitism'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds COBR meeting after Golders Green stabbing attack, notes that the Jewish community feels 'exposed and vulnerable.'
Chief of Staff in South Lebanon
Chief of Staff in South Lebanon: 'We won't leave without security for north'
Eyal Zamir visited the forces of the 36th Division in the town of A-Tayyiba in southern Lebanon today (Wednesday). "We will no longer allow a terrorist army on our borders"
Antisemitism surges in Canada with 6,800 incidents in 2025
B’nai Brith report documents 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, highlighting sharp rise, online surge, and growing concerns nationwide.
Serious incident
Serious incident: Bedouin man broke into military post, stole machine gun from tank
According to the indictment, the suspect arrived at a military post near Kerem Shalom, climbed onto a tank, and stole a heavy machine gun, which he later hid.
IDF operations in Lebanon:
Over 30 weapons caches and command centers destroyed in two days in Lebanon
The IDF and the 91st Division struck dozens of weapons storage facilities, command centers, and additional Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon over the past two days.
Dramatic economic sanctions
Dramatic economic sanctions: A-G cancels tax benefits for donations to yeshivas
The Attorney General has dealt a severe economic blow to the haredi yeshivah world, determining that institutions where conscripts study will no longer be eligible for tax benefits for donors.
Trump rejects Iranian offer
Trump rejects Iranian offer, blockade to continue until Tehran agrees to nuclear terms
President Trump says US will maintain naval blockade on Iran until nuclear concerns are addressed, rejecting Tehran’s proposal to ease pressure.
Watch:
Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah launcher hidden in civilian building
Soldiers identified and struck a Hezbollah launcher that had been positioned inside a civilian structure in southern Lebanon, aimed at Israel and IDF troops.
Marc Zell
Marc Zell: 'Iran's transparent strategy-stall & wait for Trump to face pressure'
Adv. Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel and VP and General Counsel of Republicans Overseas INC, says that neither the US or Israel is 'being led' by the other, but are partners.
Drone footage:
Drone footage: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated while riding a motorcycle
IDF drone identifies Hezbollah terrorist posing an imminent threat to troops and eliminates him as he attempts to flee on a motorcycle.
Report:
Report: IRGC has seized power from Supreme Leader
After Khamenei’s killing, Iran’s leadership shifts toward IRGC control, with Mojtaba Khamenei holding a limited role amid ongoing war.
Study shows
Study shows: Left-wing orgs inflate violence data in Judea and Samaria
Erez Weiner and Gabi Siboni published a study claiming that the term “settler violence" is the product of a coordinated campaign by left-wing organizations funded by foreign entities.
Petah Tikva murder:
11th suspect arrested in connection with murder of Yamano Zalka
Police arrested another suspect, aged 15, in connection with the murder of pizzeria employee Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva last week.
Meron on Lag Ba'omer: Up to 1,500 people in each area
New plan limits Meron Lag Ba'omer gatherings to capped groups with timed entry, aiming to preserve tradition while ensuring safety under current security restrictions.
London stabbing
London stabbing: 'It's hunting season on Jews'
The Combat Antisemitism Movement warns that if governments continue to tolerate antisemitism, this 'hunting season on Jews' will continue.
London stabbing
London stabbing: 'Incitement against Jews leads to bloodshed'
World Zionist Organization chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls on UK leaders to eradicate antisemitic incitement, following the stabbing of 2 haredim in Golders Green.
Appeal to bar sex offender Rabbi from Lag B'Omer ceremony
The Movement for Quality Government has demanded that Rabbi Eliezer Berland and the Shuvu Banim community be barred from participating in the Lag BaOmer bonfire lightings in Meron.
IDF eliminates terrorist who crossed Gaza security line
Troops neutralize suspect approaching forces in southern Gaza, as military maintains operations under ceasefire terms.
Twice In A Week:
Twice In A Week: President of Germany's Union of Jewish Students attacked again
Ron Dekel, president of the Union of Jewish Students in Germany, was attacked twice within a week in Berlin, including near a synagogue, after he filmed harassment against him.
Approval granted for 126 permanent homes in Sa-Nur
Twenty-one years after the Disengagement, a plan to build 126 permanent homes in Sa-Nur was approved, with private houses alongside apartment buildings around the historic fortress.
Israel sanctions Hamas-linked Gaza flotilla campaign
Defense Minister Israel Katz announces sanctions targeting crowdfunding effort behind 'humanitarian' flotilla.
Judge compared illegal residents to Jews in the Holocaust
A Juvenile Court judge sparked controversy after comparing underage illegal residents of Israel to Jews in the Holocaust, during a hearing in which he decided not to convict them or impose a sentence.
In Lebanon:
IDF uncovers massive Hezbollah explosives, weapons cache in Lebanon
IDF troops locate 900-kg booby-trapped device and stockpiles of rockets and mortars, as forces continue operations to remove threats and eliminate terrorists in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah's latest ceasefire breach
IAF downs UAVs launched from Lebanon as multiple aerial threats trigger sirens in northern Israel.
Palestinian couple exposed after 20 years with stolen identity
A covert investigation uncovered a Palestinian Arab couple who led double lives under an Israeli identity for over 20 years. They are suspected of fraud and receiving state funds.
Suspected murder-suicide in Ramle
Woman hit by vehicle in Ramle, man found lifeless after jumping from building, believed to be tied to single murder-suicide incident.
Massive building push in Jordan Valley
The Supreme Planning Council approved the construction and regularization plans for several Israeli towns in the Jordan Valley.
Trump threatens Iran: No more Mister Nice Guy
US President Donald Trump publishes aggressive social media post, warning Iran to 'get smart soon.'
