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'Pioneers Writing History':

'Pioneers Writing History': Manpower Directorate chief meets with haredi recruits

Major General Dado Bar-Kalifa visited the recruitment office at Tel Hashomer and met dozens of young haredim who enlisted for combat service to commend them on enlisting despite the challenges.

'Pioneers Writing History': Manpower Directorate chief meets with haredi recruits

Impending diplomatic clash?

Impending diplomatic clash? Spain demands release of flotilla activists

Spain demands release of citizen detained after Gaza flotilla interception as court extends custody and claims of mistreatment surface.

Impending diplomatic clash? Spain demands release of flotilla activists

Mystery solved

How the prophet's lost tomb was discovered after 400 years

New archaeological study identifies the long-lost tomb of Prophet Amos near Tekoa, based on historical sources and modern findings.

How the prophet's lost tomb was discovered after 400 years

Rabbi David Yosef's severe warning to Meron visitors

Chief rabbi Rabbi David Yosef criticized those planning to ascend Mount Meron on Lag BaOmer in defiance of instructions as 'having no connection to our Torah.'

Rabbi David Yosef's severe warning to Meron visitors

Second miracle:

Second miracle: Couple has quadruplets again after 4 years

A haredi couple in Modiin Illit welcomed a second set of quadruplets four years after their first, in a rare and remarkable birth.

Second miracle: Couple has quadruplets again after 4 years

Will Trump accept it?

Report: Details of Iran's new proposal for permanent deal with US

Report details Iran's 14-point proposal to the US outlining terms for a permanent deal, including sanctions relief, security guarantees, and regional de-escalation.

Report: Details of Iran's new proposal for permanent deal with US

Two months in Gaza:

Two months in Gaza: Eight terror tunnels destroyed

IDF reserve troops dismantled eight tunnel routes in northern Gaza after two months of operations, marking their sixth deployment since the war began.

Two months in Gaza: Eight terror tunnels destroyed

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: IDF eliminates terrorists transporting weapons

Over the past week, in several operations, IDF soldiers of the 401st Brigade located more than 100 weapons belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon.

Footage from Lebanon: IDF eliminates terrorists transporting weapons

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.

Saturday morning raid panics residents

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.

Poll shows minority of NYC Jewish voters approve of Mamdani’s performance

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.

President Herzog to make historic official visit to Panama and Costa Rica

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.

Watch: IDF destroys 80-meter-long terror tunnel in Lebanon

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.

NY woman sues DMV over forced removal of head covering during license photo

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.

Indictments filed against ISIS cell that planned attacks in Jerusalem and Kiryat Arba

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.

Netanyahu: Our pilots are prepared to reach anywhere in Iranian airspace

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.

Footage from Lebanon: Terrorists fled on foot - and were eliminated

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.

Watch: Tried to flee from the police and were arrested

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.'

Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders: 'Return to Sa-Nur is a historic and just step'

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 foil attempt to offer Passover Sacrifice on Temple 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.

Police report: Binyamin Regional Council is one of the safest in Israel

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.

Green Party leader after apology over Golders Green police post

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.

Watch: Hezbollah terrorists eliminated, rocket launchers destroyed

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.

Carnage on the roads: Four killed in overnight road accidents across Israel

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.

Forecast: Unseasonably cold weather with strong winds and rain

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.

Roads to be closed: Police announce cancellation of Lag B'Omer celebration

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.

War doubles number of job seekers

“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."

“Now is the time to defeat Hamas:" IDF General Staff pressing to renew fighting in Gaza

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.

Draft Law dispute: Special recruitment day for haredi IDF units

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.

Tekuma Directorate Report: Most Gaza border residents have 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.

Jewish community targeted in Toronto assault using replica firearm

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.

Spanish FM condemns 'illegal detention' of nationals arrested on Gaza 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.

Security Cabinet to deliberate renewing fighting in Gaza

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.

Trump to review Iran’s latest proposal, hints at possible strikes

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.

89 Israelis found at Iranian-run kindergarten in Koh Phangan

Arab party leader willing to recreate joint list

Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas seeking to recreate 'Joint Arab List' - but with one condition.

Arab party leader willing to recreate joint list

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.

Jerusalem Ministry: No Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron

'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.

'Good hit' | Revealed: Radio communications during IAF strike

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.

Gaza: Three terrorists eliminated after nearing IDF forces

A cold Lag Ba'omer?

Forecasters predict temperature shift, with rain and a cold Lag Ba'omer.

A cold Lag Ba'omer?

Watch: Elimination of Hezbollah terrorists continues

IDF operations against Hezbollah continue; over 120 targets attacked over weekend.

Watch: Elimination of Hezbollah terrorists continues