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Report | Opposition's bold deal: Make Gantz President, exit politics
Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.
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Tennessee bans 'West Bank,' embraces Judea and Samaria
Tennessee’s General Assembly votes to ban the term “West Bank" in all official state documents, replacing it with the historically accurate Biblical names “Judea and Samaria." The bill awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature.
'We are no longer a pawn'
Lebanon’s President defends talks with Israel: We are no longer a pawn
In a national address following the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, President Joseph Aoun defends direct talks with Israel, declaring Lebanon has reclaimed its decision-making power.
Minutes before ceasefire:
Minutes before ceasefire: IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon
Just hours before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, IDF elite soldiers conducted a special operation on Christofani Ridge in southern Lebanon, establishing an operational presence there.
All restrictions lifted
All restrictions lifted: Israel to return to full normalcy as of Saturday night
The IDF and Home Front Command announce that all defensive restrictions will be lifted across Israel starting Saturday night, allowing full activity, large gatherings, and the resumption of Memorial Day, Independence Day events, and in-person schooling.
From battlefield to beacon:
From battlefield to beacon: Wounded IDF hero Ari Spitz visits Netanyahu
Wounded IDF soldier Ari Spitz meets Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem after being chosen to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony, with Netanyahu praising his inspiring recovery and resilience.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopened for passage, says naval blockade will continue until 'transaction with Iran' is complete.
Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!
US President Donald Trump declares Israel will no longer bomb Lebanon, says he 'prohibited' IDF from doing so. PM Netanyahu responds, 'we have not yet finished the job.'
Fear of Israel:
Fear of Israel: Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation
24 fighter jets from the Pakistani Air Force accompanied the Iranians after the negotiations with the US, fearing that Israel would eliminate them.
Iran: Psalms recited in memory of those killed in war with Israel
Iranian Jewish community, cut off from outside news sources, holds special event at Tehran synagogue, honoring those killed in war with Israel and US.
Unusual incident near Israel's Embassy in London
Reports say suspicious objects found near Israeli embassy, no risk to public at this stage.
Syrian president: Talks with Israel have not reached dead end
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says talks with Israel have not ended, but face 'difficulties.'
Defense Minister: IDF will continue to hold all areas it has cleared
Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to return of Lebanese to south of the Litani River, says IDF is not leaving the area.
Revealed: Jews were attacked prior to terrorist's elimination
Court clears for publication that IDF soldier arrested in Samaria for eliminating terrorist acted only after Arabs attacked Jewish shepherds.
MDA opens emergency clinic in border kibbutz shelter
MDA establishes a clinic in a shelter in Kibbutz Misgav Am, improving medical response for residents along the border.
Palestinian Arab driver gets behind wheel 3 hours after license suspended
Repeat traffic offenders caught driving on revoked licenses highlight widespread violations, as police crackdown reveals dozens of dangerous infractions across Judea and Samaria.
Lebanese crossing Litani River southwards, despite repeated warnings
Residents of southern Lebanon, together with Lebanese Army, rebuild bridges over Litani River, allowing mass return after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promised southern Lebanon would be a 'kill zone.'
IDF soldiers receive word of ceasefire - in enemy territory
IDF soldiers deep in Lebanon describe confusion regarding ceasefire as battles continue on the ground.
New poll indicates continued support for opposition
New poll shows opposition with narrow majority, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett closing in on Likud.
Captivity survivor kicks off Jerusalem marathon
Hamas captivity survivor Rom Brasalvski participates in 10km marathon, running alongside mayor Moshe Lion.
Chabad rabbi warns: Measles is a tangible risk to children's lives
Rabbi Yitzhak Yehuda Yaroslavsky, rabbi of Chabad-Lubavitch community in Kiryat Malachi, pens unusual letter urging parents to vaccinate, warning of local measles outbreak. 'This is a matter of life and death.'
Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon maintained overnight
Ceasefire agreement between Jerusalem and Beirut took effect at midnight. The ceasefire held throughout the night, even though Lebanon claimed there had been violations on Israel’s part.
PA extradites suspect in 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack
The Palestinian Authority extradites Hicham Harb, a suspect wanted in connection with the deadly 1982 attack on the Jo Goldenberg Jewish restaurant in Paris.
EU states to push Israel sanctions after Orban election defeat
Several EU member states will reintroduce proposals for sanctions on Israel at a foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg next week.
Australia:
Australian court overturns anti-protest law enacted after Bondi attack
Australian court overturns New South Wales law that clamped down on protests, enacted after the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach.
'Future as good neighbors'
'Future as good neighbors': World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
European Commission President welcomes 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a relief after heavy loss of life. Germany and the UN call for long-term regional peace through Hezbollah’s disarmament.
House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump
US House of Representatives rejects, by a single vote, a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes continued military action.
Iran claims:
Iran claims: We forced the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims that the new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire resulted from Hezbollah’s resilience and the “Axis of Resistance".
London:
Islamist group claims attacks on Iran International TV and Jewish sites in London
British police investigating claim by Islamist group that it is responsible for attempted incendiary attack near Iran International’s London studios, as well as attacks on north London synagogue and Jewish ambulances.
One hour before ceasefire:
One hour before ceasefire: Two severely wounded from missile impact near Karmiel
17-year-old girl and 25-year-old man severely wounded near Karmiel from shrapnel during a missile barrage on northern Israel. One person moderately wounded in Nahariya.
Key clauses of Lebanon ceasefire agreement
The ceasefire agreement with Lebanon includes mutual recognition of sovereignty and preserves the IDF’s freedom of action for self-defense.
Trump:
Trump: Iran agreed to hand over the nuclear dust
President Donald Trump says Iran is nearing agreement on key demands, warning fighting could resume if talks fail despite reported progress.
Netanyahu: An opportunity for peace while the IDF remains in Lebanon
Prime Minister Netanyahu claims that the 10-day ceasefire presents a historic opportunity to reach a peace agreement with Lebanon that sees Hezbollah disarm.
Graham: No peace without disarming Hezbollah
Senator Lindsey Graham voices skepticism over a ceasefire with Hezbollah, warning any deal must ensure disarmament to prevent renewed threats.
'The mezuzot protected'
Russian UAV hits Jewish center in Ukraine
An intercepted Russian drone struck the Chesed Michael in Zaporizhzhia. Rabbi says the building's mezuzot prevented casualties.
Historic record
Historic record: Navy submarines operated at farthest distances ever
Shayetet 7, the submarine unit, carried out covert operations during the war deep within enemy strategic territory, reaching the farthest operational distance in its history.
Starting at midnight
Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon starting at midnight
US President Donald Trump informed Lebanon of an imminent ceasefire, but Hezbollah launched missiles at Haifa shortly after reports emerged.
Yoseph Haddad: “They closed a 20-year-old wound for me"
During a visit to Binyamin, Yosef Haddad was exposed to documentation of the demolition of the building in Bint Jbeil where his commander, Major Roi Klein, fell.
Ahead of Memorial Day 5786:
Ahead of Memorial Day 5786: 25,644 Israeli service members have fallen in the line of duty
Since last Memorial Day, 170 soldiers and 54 disabled veterans have been added to the fallen who will be honored on the solemn day.
Court curbs Ben-Gvir powers in major ruling
The High Court limits National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s authority over police conduct and appointments while rejecting suits calling for his impeachment.
