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Southern Lebanon:

Southern Lebanon: A tour of a Hezbollah weapons cache moments before it was demolished

IDF soldiers from the 226th Brigade, in cooperation with the Yahalom Unit, destroyed an approximately 30-meter-long underground tunnel route containing various weapons.

Southern Lebanon: A tour of a Hezbollah weapons cache moments before it was demolished

Watch:

Watch: Lag Ba'Omer celebrations begin in Meron

Annual Lag Ba'Omer celebrations featuring bonfires begin at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. This year, due to the security situation, attendance at the event is limited.

Watch: Lag Ba'Omer celebrations begin in Meron

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Iran launches four cruise missiles at the UAE

The United Arab Emirates reported that four cruise missiles were launched from Iran toward its territory-three were intercepted and one fell into the sea.

Iran launches four cruise missiles at the UAE

Obama:

Obama: Netanyahu tried to convince me to go to war with Iran like he convinced Trump

In a New Yorker interview, Barack Obama questions Benjamin Netanyahu’s Iran stance and warns of strained alliances and the impact on global leadership.

Obama: Netanyahu tried to convince me to go to war with Iran like he convinced Trump

Dr Miriam Adelson

Dr Miriam Adelson: ‘The best day of my life was when all the hostages returned’

The Israeli-American Council (IAC) honored Dr. Miriam Adelson with the “Defender of Am Yisrael Lifetime Achievement Award."

Dr Miriam Adelson: ‘The best day of my life was when all the hostages returned’

Two soldiers moderately wounded in clash with terrorists in Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers were injured during an exchange of fire in a clash with terrorists. Immediately after the incident, the Air Force attacked Hezbollah positions in the area.

Two soldiers moderately wounded in clash with terrorists in Lebanon

Arad mayor praises Negev and Galilee Minister

Arad Mayor Yair Ma'ayan praises Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf for prompt and generous relief budgets in immediate aftermath of Iranian missile strike which left nearly 200 families homeless.

Arad mayor praises Negev and Galilee Minister

U.S. Military: Iranian blockade broken

The U.S. military announced that two American merchant ships successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz as part of an effort to break the naval blockade.

U.S. Military: Iranian blockade broken

Iran claims strike on US warship near Hormuz, US denies

Tehran says missiles hit vessel and warns against US presence; American officials reject report of any damage.

Iran claims strike on US warship near Hormuz, US denies

Sewage, blood, waste:

Sewage, blood, waste: Environmental terrorism under the auspices of the Rahat municipality

The Regavim Movement has appealed to government ministers, claiming that the Gerar stream has become a dumping ground for waste, allegedly under the auspices of the city of Rahat.

Sewage, blood, waste: Environmental terrorism under the auspices of the Rahat municipality

Controversy:

Controversy: Discounted product basket excludes Judea and Samaria

Strong criticism for Minister Barkat's flagship project, which offers 100 discounted products only in Carrefour branches, a chain that does not operate stores in Judea and Samaria.

Controversy: Discounted product basket excludes Judea and Samaria

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists near Gaza troops

IDF forces neutralize threats approaching the Yellow Line, including terrorist involved in rocket fire.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists near Gaza troops

Jerusalem:

Three minors arrested for stone-throwing attack on buses

Border Police officers arrest three terrorists, residents of Issawiya, who threw stones at public transportation in Jerusalem, causing damage to buses.

Three minors arrested for stone-throwing attack on buses

In first since 2011: Snowfall on Mount Hermon - in May

Snow accumulating on Mount Hermon's upper slopes, in first May snows in 15 years.

In first since 2011: Snowfall on Mount Hermon - in May

Police solve 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar

The central unit of the Tel Aviv District solved the 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar and filed a prosecutor’s statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak.

Police solve 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar

Rabbi warns: 'Do not go to Meron, it risks your lives'

Rabbi Yigal Cohen warns public to refrain from visiting Meron during the Lag Ba'omer holiday due to tangible security threats. 'Our enemies are waiting for a crowd to gather there.'

Rabbi warns: 'Do not go to Meron, it risks your lives'

IDF eliminates 10 Hezbollah terrorists near troops

IDF forces carry out precision strikes and dismantle launch sites and infrastructure after anti-tank fire, as operations continue in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates 10 Hezbollah terrorists near troops

Report:

Report: Hezbollah suffers heavy losses in ongoing fighting with Israel

Hezbollah has suffered heavy losses since March, with sources citing thousands of fighters killed, despite many deaths that are unrecorded.

Report: Hezbollah suffers heavy losses in ongoing fighting with Israel

Haredi leaders warn against haredi IDF sservice tracks

Dozens of Lithuanian-haredi yeshiva deans join conference warning of spiritual danger in joining IDF; letter warns that 'one who goes there hands himself over to the control and authority of the military rulership.'

Haredi leaders warn against haredi IDF sservice tracks

Report:

Report: Iran operating antisemitic terror networks across Europe

The Times reveals Iranian intelligence is recruiting operatives across Europe to carry out attacks on Jewish targets, with at least 20 plots foiled in the past year, according to British security officials.

Report: Iran operating antisemitic terror networks across Europe

Indictment: Drone network smuggled weapons from Jordan

Five suspects charged in major operation that moved guns and drugs across the eastern border, exposing link between smuggling routes and terror activity.

Indictment: Drone network smuggled weapons from Jordan

Defense ministry:

Defense ministry: 'Gideon' refueling aircraft completes first test flight

The Ministry of Defense says the KC-46 'Gideon' completed its first test flight in the US, ahead of delivery to the Israeli Air Force.

Defense ministry: 'Gideon' refueling aircraft completes first test flight

Wintry forecast for Lag Ba'omer

Forecasters predict rain in northern Israel, along with unusual May snowfall.

Wintry forecast for Lag Ba'omer

Haredi MK announces: I won't travel to Meron this year

Haredi MK Meir Porush says he won't attend Meron Lag Ba'omer event this year, reveals details behind decision to cancel it.

Haredi MK announces: I won't travel to Meron this year

Hamas elections:

Khalil al-Hayya elected as Hamas leader in Gaza

Khalil al-Hayya elected as Hamas leader in Gaza, while Zahar Jabarin and Khaled Mashal were assigned senior positions. Reports say roles already exist and no major leadership change has taken place.

Khalil al-Hayya elected as Hamas leader in Gaza

PM Netanyahu's testimony canceled

Court announces cancellation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled testimony due to security-related matters.

PM Netanyahu's testimony canceled

Report:

US Navy may not escort ships through Strait of Hormuz, report says

New 'Project Freedom' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz will see US Navy guiding, but not escorting, foreign commercial ships, Axios report says.

US Navy may not escort ships through Strait of Hormuz, report says

Akunis:

Akunis: To those who deny our existence, we do not need your recognition

At event in New York marking the 78th year of Israel's Independence, Consul General Ofir Akunis blasts Israel's critics: We do not need your recognition.

Akunis: To those who deny our existence, we do not need your recognition

New evidence

New evidence shows White House Dinner gunman shot Secret Service officer

Federal prosecutors confirm that the gunman who tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, attended by President Donald Trump, fired the shot that struck a Secret Service officer.

New evidence shows White House Dinner gunman shot Secret Service officer

US Treasury Secretary:

US Treasury Secretary: America is suffocating Iran with naval blockade

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox News that America is suffocating Iran’s regime through financial pressure, frozen assets and a naval blockade.

US Treasury Secretary: America is suffocating Iran with naval blockade

Holocaust memorial vandalized in Italy, Israel condemns

Israel’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the vandalism of Holocaust memorial “stumbling stones" in Turin, describing the act as moral depravity driven by pure hatred.

Holocaust memorial vandalized in Italy, Israel condemns

Father of hostage joins politics

Father of hostage joins politics | 'I don't care about those saying 'anyone but Bibi''

Father of freed hostage Omri Miran will lead the Pensioners Party. “I’m not interested in becoming an MK, but this is the only way to make an impact."

Father of hostage joins politics | 'I don't care about those saying 'anyone but Bibi''

In Strait of Hormuz

US military to begin effort to 'restore freedom of navigation' in Hormuz

CENTCOM announces its forces will begin supporting President Donald Trump’s humanitarian operation to free ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.

US military to begin effort to 'restore freedom of navigation' in Hormuz

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical but stable condition

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, has been hospitalized and is in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson confirms.

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical but stable condition

Three dead after hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

Three people die following a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic, the World Health Organization confirms.

Three dead after hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

A-G to President:

Attorney General to President: Ready for dialogue on Netanyahu’s cases

In response to the President’s request, Gali Baharav-Miara announces that the prosecution is willing to hold talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s defense team to reach a plea deal.

Attorney General to President: Ready for dialogue on Netanyahu’s cases

Trump announces operation to free ships trapped in Hormuz

President Trump announces “Project Freedom" to safely escort neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a humanitarian gesture amid positive discussions with Iran.

Trump announces operation to free ships trapped in Hormuz

Online hate wave over Sesame Street tribute to Jewish heritage

A simple Sesame Street tribute for American Jewish Heritage Month became the scene of a toxic confrontation online after the program's official account reposted a clip, prompting a surge of antisemitic comments and counter-support.

Online hate wave over Sesame Street tribute to Jewish heritage

Over 130 years later:

Over 130 years later: Descendant of Alfred Dreyfus promoted to Lt. Col.

IDF reserve judge Uriel Dreyfus, descendant of Alfred Dreyfus, promoted to Lt. Col., calling it a historic correction of past injustice.

Over 130 years later: Descendant of Alfred Dreyfus promoted to Lt. Col.

Trump to Kan News:

Trump to Kan News: Iranian proposal is unacceptable

Trump tells Israeli media that he rejected Iran's 14-point proposal to end the conflict, adding that 'the campaign is progressing very well.'

Trump to Kan News: Iranian proposal is unacceptable