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The Swiss parliament rejected a proposal to recognize a Palestinian state by a majority of 116 opposing votes. The Foreign Policy Committee determined that the conditions for recognition are not currently met.
Iranian official says ball in US' court, demands 'mutual respect,' removal of blockade.
IDF eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists, strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure.
Rabbis, community leaders and professionals held a meeting yesterday to premier a new housing project in Emmanuel for the Lelov Hasidic community.
IDF soldiers operating in the village of Silwad attacked by two terrorists who injured them. One terrorist eliminated and another apprehended.
Duke University reinstates its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and restores its funding after a brief suspension over antisemitic post.
US Central Command announces that American forces temporarily seized a vessel suspected of heading to Iran in the Arabian Sea, later releasing it after confirming it would not dock in an Iranian port.
US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s shadow banking network, while warning banks against dealings with Chinese refineries paying Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Berlin branch of popular Tel Aviv restaurant Gila and Nancy, owned by Israeli chef Eyal Shani and partner Shahar Segal, permanently closes after just eight months due to repeated protests and security concerns.
United Arab Emirates announces its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, citing alignment with its long-term economic and energy strategy. The decision represents a significant challenge to the influential oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia.
US State Department preparing limited-edition redesign of the American passport featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait and signature to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in July.
Officials in Israel are making it clear that extending the ceasefire until mid-May is the last opportunity for negotiations. “We will not wait forever."
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted in North Carolina over an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as “86 47," which officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
Board of Directors of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund appoints Ilan Shohat as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer following a unanimous recommendation by the search committee.
Amer Hujeirat, who worked for a contracting company performing engineering works on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, killed by drone in southern Lebanon. His son, 19, lightly injured by shrapnel.
Knesset member Elazar Stern of Yesh Atid announced that he intends to run in the upcoming elections together with Gadi Eisenkot.
Dozens of Jerusalem Faction protesters broke into the yard of Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin’s home in protest of the arrest of draft evaders.
“I think there is probably one country that has a special relationship with the United States - and that is probably Israel," Britain’s ambassador reportedly said, while emphasizing continued strong UK-US ties.
The legal adviser to the President’s Residence has invited the parties in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal cases to discussions aimed at reaching agreements before any hearing on the pardon request.
Pro-Palestinian activists blocked a Jewish Brigade group during Milan’s Liberation Day march, sparked a wider political dispute in Italy over memory, identity, and the Gaza war.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he has ordered the advancement of solutions to counter explosive drones targeting IDF forces. “It will take time - but we’ll blow this up too."
IDF exposes and destroys a 2 kilometers long tunnel network in the Qantara area of southern Lebanon, where sleeping quarters, weapons stockpiles, and shafts leading to launchers were discovered.
PM speaks with the family of Binyamin Yemanu Zelka, who was murdered in Petah Tikva, and with the family of Destaw Tsakul, who was also murdered in Be’er Sheva.
A Sydney benefit concert for Bondi Beach attack victims was canceled after a Greek choir voted not to perform with a Jewish choir, citing political objections and safety concerns.
Hundreds of Jerusalem Faction activists block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak in protest against the renewed arrests of draft evaders from military service.
Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Security Council: 'You cannot talk about peace in Lebanon without mentioning Hezbollah.'
The tunnel was the largest ever discovered in southern Lebanon.
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."
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.
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.'
Daily Mail report says Tehran mission’s call for “sacrifice" campaign sparks security concerns, with experts warning of potential radicalization on British soil.
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.
Serbian FM meets with Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and delivers a message in Hebrew, underscoring support for Israel.
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.
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.
Defense Minister Katz designates five Hamas-linked media platforms as terror groups, citing Shin Bet intelligence on incitement and coordination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
