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Salman Rushdie attacker handed 25 years for brutal stabbing

Hadi Matar, 26, sentenced to the maximum 25 years in prison for the attempted murder and assault of author Salman Rushdie in August 2022. Matar still faces federal terrorism charges for allegedly providing material support to Hezbollah.

Salman Rushdie attacker handed 25 years for brutal stabbing

Full scale ahead:

Full scale ahead: IDF broadens Gaza offensive, launches 'Gideon's Chariots'

IDF announces launch of Operation "Gideon's Chariots," expanding its Gaza campaign to seize strategic areas, defeat Hamas, and secure hostage release.

Full scale ahead: IDF broadens Gaza offensive, launches 'Gideon's Chariots'

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem: Police officer moderately wounded, attacker neutralized

Israeli Arab from Beit Hanina stabs 25-year-old police officer at the Chain Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem before being neutralized by other officers at the scene. Victim taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem: Police officer moderately wounded, attacker neutralized

15 jets, 30 bombs:

15 jets, 30 bombs: IDF pounds Houthi ports in Yemen

Watch the aircraft take off: 15 Israeli fighter jets strike Houthi terror sites in Yemen Friday, dropping over 30 munitions on ports used for Iranian-backed weapons transfers.

15 jets, 30 bombs: IDF pounds Houthi ports in Yemen

Israeli official:

Israel: Gaza offensive to begin if no hostage deal reached in coming days

Senior Israeli official warns that if a hostage deal isn’t reached within days, the IDF will launch an offensive in Gaza with no pauses. While mediators proposed a new framework in Doha, Israel remains firm on the original Witkoff plan.

Israel: Gaza offensive to begin if no hostage deal reached in coming days

Israeli Air Force strikes Houthi targets in western Yemen

Israeli Air Force strikes key Houthi-controlled ports in western Yemen following another missile launch fired at Israel.

Israeli Air Force strikes Houthi targets in western Yemen

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Updates continue from North America

High Court:

High Court: Why was senior Fatah member not interrogated for incitement to murder Jews?

Supreme Court demands State explain inaction on Fatah official's incitement.

High Court: Why was senior Fatah member not interrogated for incitement to murder Jews?

From Lebanon to Gaza:

From Lebanon to Gaza: Haredi soldiers celebrate Lag B'Omer

Netzach Yehuda haredi soldiers celebrate Lag B'Omer in honor of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai near the Gaza border, 'warriors with a great soul.'

From Lebanon to Gaza: Haredi soldiers celebrate Lag B'Omer

Fires in Samaria brought under control, arson suspected

Firefighters gain control over two major blazes near military outpost and Har Bracha, arson suspected.

Fires in Samaria brought under control, arson suspected

Indictment:

Indictment: Arab Israelis assist terrorists against IDF

Shin Bet and police arrest four Arab Israeli citizens, residents of the Galilee, for aiding terrorists in Judea and Samaria

Indictment: Arab Israelis assist terrorists against IDF

Dramatic announcement:

Trump warns Iran: Move fast or something bad will happen

Concluding Mideast tour, US President Donald Trump urges Iran to agree to nuclear deal 'or something bad will happen.'

Trump warns Iran: Move fast or something bad will happen

Bat Yam:

Teen in critical condition after light plane crashes off Bat Yam coast

Light aircraft carrying two people plunges into sea near Bat Yam, pilot escapes with minor injuries, 15-year-old unconscious and in critical condition.

Teen in critical condition after light plane crashes off Bat Yam coast

Manhunt for Bruchin terrorist continues, IDF reinforces troops

Engineering forces conducting ground clearings near Route 446 to enhance security along the area’s roadways.

Manhunt for Bruchin terrorist continues, IDF reinforces troops

Jerusalem’s King George Street transformed by joyful Lag Ba'omer parade

Over 1,000 children and their parents join colorful procession led by Chabad’s Rabbi Yisrael Goldberg, replacing protests with Torah, unity, and celebration in honor of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Jerusalem’s King George Street transformed by joyful Lag Ba'omer parade

Ex-Navy chief:

Ex-Navy chief: Without crushing Hamas, Gaza victory will be meaningless

Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom warns Hamas adopting Hezbollah’s model 'puppet government' model, leaving Hamas intact would mean Israel’s efforts would be in vain.

Ex-Navy chief: Without crushing Hamas, Gaza victory will be meaningless

Report: Syria may transfer remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen

Hezbollah-linked Al-Akhbar reports Syria's President al-Sharaa is open to returning Cohen’s remains and those of Israeli soldiers missing since 1982.

Report: Syria may transfer remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen

Guatemala:

Guatemalan authorities raid Lev Tahor compound, rescue four minors

Rescued minors placed in care of professionals from the Office of the Ombudsman for Children, authorities suspect all four were forcibly married within the cult.

Guatemalan authorities raid Lev Tahor compound, rescue four minors

Poll:

Poll: Yisrael Beytenu gains strength; Bennett-led party would reshape political map

New Maariv poll shows Yisrael Beytenu drawing support from center-left parties, Naftali Bennett taking votes from both sides of the aisle to become largest party in Knesset.

Poll: Yisrael Beytenu gains strength; Bennett-led party would reshape political map

Osem to raise prices on key products

Osem informs retailers of price hikes of up to 9% — part of a growing trend following recent increases by Strauss and Unilever.

Osem to raise prices on key products

'Nakba Day' graffiti targets Jewish building in Manchester

Manchester building housing Jewish businesses defaced with "Happy Nakba Day" graffiti and red paint. The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester condemns the antisemitic act.

'Nakba Day' graffiti targets Jewish building in Manchester

Court approves:

Court clears path for pro-Palestinian activist's Columbia graduation

Federal judge rules that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Arab activist and Columbia University student, can attend his graduation on May 21 despite Trump administration efforts to deport him.

Court clears path for pro-Palestinian activist's Columbia graduation

US Treasury targets key Hezbollah financiers in Iran and Lebanon

US sanctions four individuals linked to Hezbollah's financial network, including two senior officials residing in Lebanon and Iran.

US Treasury targets key Hezbollah financiers in Iran and Lebanon

Report:

Report: Trump administration tables formal nuclear deal proposal to Iran

Axios reports White House envoy Steve Witkoff delivered an "elegant" and "very big" offer for a nuclear deal to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who has taken it to Tehran for high-level consultations.

Report: Trump administration tables formal nuclear deal proposal to Iran

Gaza aid impasse:

Gaza aid impasse: UN declines role in US-led humanitarian effort

UN says it will not participate in a new US-backed Gaza aid operation, citing concerns over impartiality and independence.

Gaza aid impasse: UN declines role in US-led humanitarian effort

Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision grand final

Israel’s Eurovision representative qualifies for the final, which will take place on Saturday night in Switzerland. Boos heard at the start of her semi-final performance, but they did not affect her singing.

Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision grand final

Ben Gvir demands:

Ben Gvir demands from Netanyahu: Stop delaying the death penalty law for terrorists

National Security Minister appeals to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding an urgent Cabinet meeting to advance the death penalty law for terrorists.

Ben Gvir demands from Netanyahu: Stop delaying the death penalty law for terrorists

Hostage's father to UN:

Hostage's father to UN: 'We're here with a message in the name of the deceased'

Ruby Chen, father of hostage Itay Chen, addresses the United Nations Security Council and says the UN cannot declare an end to the war in Gaza if all of the hostages are not returned.

Hostage's father to UN: 'We're here with a message in the name of the deceased'

Debris from Houthi missile falls in Alon Shvut

Arrow 3 system intercepts missile launched from Yemen in attack on the night of Lag Ba'Omer.

Debris from Houthi missile falls in Alon Shvut

Palestinian flag to be raised at Providence, Rhode Island City Hall

Providence, Rhode Island, is set to raise the Palestinian flag at City Hall tomorrow (Friday) as part of an initiative to honor the city's diverse communities.

Palestinian flag to be raised at Providence, Rhode Island City Hall

Report:

Report: Tehran global hit squads targeting dissidents

Iranian regime accused of recruiting global crime syndicates to carry out assassinations and kidnappings in the West.

Report: Tehran global hit squads targeting dissidents

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after missile launch from Yemen

Explosions heard in Jerusalem after missile attack from Yemen at Israel.

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after missile launch from Yemen

Smotrich to Huckabee: "Israel has no better friend than you'

Finance Minister Smotrich and US Ambassador discuss advancing economic partnerships and joint initiatives; thanks the Trump administration for support.

Smotrich to Huckabee: "Israel has no better friend than you'

Samaria shooting attack

Samaria shooting attack: IDF expands manhunt for terrorist

Troops scour nearby Arab villages as investigators link Bruchin shooting to three similar attacks; cadet battalion deployed to bolster search for elusive gunman.

Samaria shooting attack: IDF expands manhunt for terrorist

Watch live:

Watch live: Thousands celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Meron

Lag B'Omer festivities kick off with the bonfire lighting by the Boyaner Rebbe at the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, northern Israel.

Watch live: Thousands celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Meron

Bereaved sister scolds governor at funeral: 'No politics'

Tensions rise during funeral as Samaria Governor’s call for tougher anti-terror measures is interrupted by grieving sister who pleads for a politics-free memorial.

Bereaved sister scolds governor at funeral: 'No politics'

Australia:

Australia: CCTV footage shows synagogue arsonists in coordinated attack

Authorities link December arson at Melbourne synagogue to broader crime spree; call for public assistance as terrorism investigation intensifies.

Australia: CCTV footage shows synagogue arsonists in coordinated attack

Ben Gurion University awards Israeli-Arab social media star Nas Daily honorary doctorate

Ben-Gurion University recognizes Arab-Israeli content creator Nas Daily for his outspoken advocacy of peace and coexistence, awarding him an honorary doctorate for using his global platform to promote tolerance in the face of extremism.

Ben Gurion University awards Israeli-Arab social media star Nas Daily honorary doctorate

Trump:

Trump: 'Nobody's going to break relationship with Qatari Emir'

US President addresses troops at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, says America's friendship with Qatar is 'stronger' than ever.

Trump: 'Nobody's going to break relationship with Qatari Emir'

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Top Hamas financier eliminated in Gaza

Jasser Shamieh, who was responsible for the transfer of tens of millions of dollars to Hamas' military wing, was eliminated last week in Gaza City.

IDF confirms: Top Hamas financier eliminated in Gaza