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.
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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.'
Court rejects Netanyahu's request to delay start of testimony
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks out of court session with judges' approval after request to begin later rejected.
Switzerland rejects call to recognize Palestinian state
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.
Trump warns advisers:
Trump warns advisers: Prepare for extended blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Iranian official says ball in US' court, demands 'mutual respect,' removal of blockade.
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets, eliminates terrorists in Lebanon
IDF eliminates three Hezbollah terrorists, strikes Hezbollah military infrastructure.
Another Hasidic community moves to Emmanuel
Rabbis, community leaders and professionals held a meeting yesterday to premier a new housing project in Emmanuel for the Lelov Hasidic community.
Attack in Binyamin:
Attack in Binyamin: Two IDF soldiers lightly injured, one terrorist eliminated
IDF soldiers operating in the village of Silwad attacked by two terrorists who injured them. One terrorist eliminated and another apprehended.
Duke University lifts suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine
Duke University reinstates its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and restores its funding after a brief suspension over antisemitic post.
Amid Iran blockade
US forces seize and release ship in Arabian Sea amid Iran blockade
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 sanctions 35 Iranian entities in 'shadow banking' crackdown
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.
After protests and threats
Berlin branch of Eyal Shani restaurant closes after protests and threats
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 withdraws from OPEC
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 250th anniversary:
Trump portrait to appear in special US passport for 250th anniversary
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.
Israel’s ultimatum for a deal in Lebanon
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 Comey charged with threatening Trump
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.
Ilan Shohat appointed as KKL-JNF's CEO
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.
Cleared for Publication
Cleared for Publication: Civilian Defense Ministry employee killed in Lebanon
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.
MK Elazar Stern breaks with Lapid, will run with Eisenkot
Knesset member Elazar Stern of Yesh Atid announced that he intends to run in the upcoming elections together with Gadi Eisenkot.
Haredi protesters broke into home of military Investigations Division commander.
Dozens of Jerusalem Faction protesters broke into the yard of Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin’s home in protest of the arrest of draft evaders.
UK envoy:
UK envoy: US ‘special relationship’ may now center on Israel
“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.
President’s Residence proposes mediation in Netanyahu cases
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.
Italy:
Pro-Palestinian protesters force Jewish group out of Milan WWII liberation parade
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.
Netanyahu: Advancing project to eliminate Hezbollah drone threat
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."
10 km from border:
10 km from border: IDF destroys Hezbollah underground ‘safe city’
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.
Netanyahu speaks with families of Binyamin Yemanu Zelka and Destaw Tsakul
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.
Bondi Beach victims:
Charity concert canceled after Greek choir refuses to perform with Jewish singers
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.
Protests, roadblocks, clashes following arrest of draft evaders
Hundreds of Jerusalem Faction activists block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak in protest against the renewed arrests of draft evaders from military service.
Danon at Security Council
Danon: Lebanon can't talk about sovereignty while Hezbollah controls the territory
Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Security Council: 'You cannot talk about peace in Lebanon without mentioning Hezbollah.'
Watch
Watch: IDF destroys enormous Hezbollah terror tunnel
The tunnel was the largest ever discovered in southern Lebanon.
