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Attack miraculously fails:

Attack miraculously fails: Terrorist fired one shot at shepherds before gun jammed

A terrorist who apparently came from the village of al-Mughayyir fired one shot at a group of Israeli shepherds, and then his pistol jammed. One shepherd was lightly wounded.

Attack miraculously fails: Terrorist fired one shot at shepherds before gun jammed

Meet the man who helped bring down the Lev Tahor cult

Yoel Levi, 23, who escaped the extremist Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala seven years ago, has successfully led an eight-month mission that resulted in the dismantling of the cult.

Meet the man who helped bring down the Lev Tahor cult

Wales:

Jewish tourists filmed replacing historic cross with Star of David in Wales

Locals in Llandudno, north Wales, voiced outrage after footage showed a group dismantling a 50-year-old stone cross and arranging the rocks into a Star of David.

Jewish tourists filmed replacing historic cross with Star of David in Wales

Amb. Huckabee:

Amb. Huckabee: 'USA will not take part in UN's Palestinian state circus'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said that no matter what happens, Hamas cannot be allowed any semblance of victory in the war.

Amb. Huckabee: 'USA will not take part in UN's Palestinian state circus'

State Department fires press officer after debates over Israel

Dismissal of Shahed Ghoreishi follows internal disputes over Gaza policy language, with critics citing pressure for stricter pro-Israel messaging inside the department

State Department fires press officer after debates over Israel

Israeli researcher sues UC Berkeley for discrimination

Lawsuit alleges UC Berkeley violated California anti-discrimination laws by rejecting Dr. Yael Nativ’s teaching application solely because she is Israeli, despite earlier acknowledging discrimination.

Israeli researcher sues UC Berkeley for discrimination

NY Governor pledges Israel Parade safe from Mamdani

NY Governor Kathy Hochul says NYC's annual Israel parade "will never, never, never" be canceled, addressing concerns raised about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's views.

NY Governor pledges Israel Parade safe from Mamdani

Yankees face backlash over draft pick who drew swastika

New York Yankees are under fire for drafting Core Jackson, who drew a swastika on a Jewish student's door in 2021. The team says his remorse and growth justified the decision.

Yankees face backlash over draft pick who drew swastika

UN peacekeepers find Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

UNIFIL peacekeepers and the Lebanese Army discover a Hezbollah tunnel and unexploded munitions in southern Lebanon.

UN peacekeepers find Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

Texas court halts Ten Commandments mandate for schools

US judge blocks a new Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The ruling is a temporary injunction ahead of a likely Supreme Court battle.

Texas court halts Ten Commandments mandate for schools

MK Schuster:

MK Schuster: Gantz would rejoin the government for hostage deal

MK Alon Schuster confirms that Benny Gantz is considering rejoining the government, but only to ensure a majority for an anticipated hostage release deal.

MK Schuster: Gantz would rejoin the government for hostage deal

Poll:

Poll: Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

The data indicates a strengthening of Likud, which continues to dominate the political landscape. In a scenario where a right-wing, security-focused party runs, it would secure 13 seats.

Poll: Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

Finance Minister announces tax exemption for milk imports

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to sign order exempting milk imports from tax, in attempt to resolve shortage.

Finance Minister announces tax exemption for milk imports

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines to Triggernometry how an ideal investigative committee would operate, stressing the importance of everyone - from himself down to the last military personnel - being included.

Netanyahu: We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Shocking:

Shocking: Police officer stomps on protester's head

A Border Police officer was filmed kicking a haredi anti-draft protester in Bnei Brak in the head. Police: 'The incident has been referred for review.'

Shocking: Police officer stomps on protester's head

Jerusalem train line to end at Ben Gurion airport

Train services between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to be shortened temporarily; Tel Aviv Hashalom station closed, Israel Railways says.

Jerusalem train line to end at Ben Gurion airport

Microsoft employees occupy HQ over claims of software use in Gaza

Dozens of Microsoft workers occupied the company’s Redmond campus, demanding it end ties with Israel after reports alleged Azure technology was used for surveillance of Palestinian Arabs.

Microsoft employees occupy HQ over claims of software use in Gaza

Report:

Report: Gantz may return to government to facilitate hostage deal

Gantz weighing return to government as Netanyahu faces right-wing pushback over proposed partial hostage deal backed by mediators.

Report: Gantz may return to government to facilitate hostage deal

Former Chief Rabbi warns:

Former Chief Rabbi warns: Someone asked my permission to harm the A-G

Ministry of Religious Services alerts police following warning of threat to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's life.

Former Chief Rabbi warns: Someone asked my permission to harm the A-G

Gideon's Chariots

IDF gains control over 75% of Gaza Strip in renewed operations

Since March 18, the IDF has gained control over 75% of Gaza, eliminated 2,000 terrorists including senior Hamas leaders, struck 10,000 targets, and established two key corridors.

IDF gains control over 75% of Gaza Strip in renewed operations

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'We have entered the next phase of the war against Hamas'

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin announces entry into phase two of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, with intensified battles in Gaza City and expanded humanitarian efforts.

IDF Spokesman: 'We have entered the next phase of the war against Hamas'

Haredi protesters block major roads in central Israel

Protests erupt in the Sharon area against draft dodgers' arrests, causing massive traffic jams.

Haredi protesters block major roads in central Israel

Khan Yunis incident

Khan Yunis incident | Watch: Terrorists exit tunnel, one is eliminated

Footage shows militants emerging from a tunnel intending to attack soldiers in Khan Yunis, and elimination of one of them who tried to escape.

Khan Yunis incident | Watch: Terrorists exit tunnel, one is eliminated

Southern Command Chief slams: IDF has been sucked into politics

Major General Yaniv Asor highlights challenges in public trust, manpower issues, and the need for a large, well-equipped army.

Southern Command Chief slams: IDF has been sucked into politics

Report:

Report: Terrorist who forced hostage to kiss him eliminated

Gazan sources reported that Ghassan Salot, the terrorist who forced captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov to kiss his forehead during his release ceremony, was eliminated in Dir al-Balah

Report: Terrorist who forced hostage to kiss him eliminated

'An alliance of believers'

'An alliance of believers' | Israel reopens embassy in Zambia after 52 years

After five decades, Israel restores its diplomatic presence in Lusaka, with FM Gideon Sa’ar calling Zambia a key partner and ally rooted in shared faith and values.

'An alliance of believers' | Israel reopens embassy in Zambia after 52 years

Cases against US and Israel

Trump admin. sanctions four more ICC officials

According to the State Department, two ICC judges and two deputy prosecutors were sanctioned for efforts to investigate and prosecute US and Israeli nationals.

Trump admin. sanctions four more ICC officials

Footage from Khan Yunis:

Footage from Khan Yunis: IDF tank crushes terrorist before he manages to launch RPG at it

Footage filmed the attempted abduction of IDF soldiers in Khan Yunis shows an IDF tank running over a terrorist who aimed an RPG at it.

Footage from Khan Yunis: IDF tank crushes terrorist before he manages to launch RPG at it

Israel to add two Boeing refueling aircraft to IDF fleet

New contract to expand IDF's refueling fleet to six KC-46 aircraft, enhancing the IAF's long-range capabilities.

Israel to add two Boeing refueling aircraft to IDF fleet

Fmr. Navy chief:

Fmr. Navy chief: A partial deal will give Hamas two months to regroup

R. Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom warned that Israel cannot afford a partial deal with Hamas, stressing that only a full offensive or comprehensive agreement will prevent the terror group from regrouping.

Fmr. Navy chief: A partial deal will give Hamas two months to regroup

1st charter flight since war:

Arutz Sheva joins 225 North American olim arriving on first charter flight since war began

Excited new immigrants say recent events strengthened their resolve to live in Israel.

Arutz Sheva joins 225 North American olim arriving on first charter flight since war began

Tal Shoham shares

Tal Shoham shares: The letter that gave hope in Hamas captivity

Ex-hostage speaks about the horrors he endured in his 505 days in captivity, his feelings at the continued captivity of his friends, and reveals the letter he received that provided a ray of light in the darkness.

Tal Shoham shares: The letter that gave hope in Hamas captivity

Report:

Report: Senior ISIS commander arrested in commando raid in north Syria

Sources in Syria report that early this morning, US-led coalition forces raided the village of Āţimah in northwest Syria, near the Turkish border.

Report: Senior ISIS commander arrested in commando raid in north Syria

Grave of Elazar the Priest desecrated with Arabic graffiti

Vandals spray name of terrorist organization on grave of Biblical figure who served as High Priest following the death of his father Aaron.

Grave of Elazar the Priest desecrated with Arabic graffiti

$1.5B plan to expand tank and APC production approved

Israel Defense Procurement Committee receives comprehensive plan to accelerate production of Israeli armored vehicles and increase their capacity by dozens of tanks and APCs over the next 5 years.

$1.5B plan to expand tank and APC production approved

Final Approval:

Final Approval: Construction moves ahead in E1

The Civil Administration has approved two major construction plans in the Maale Adumim region, ending decades of delay.

Final Approval: Construction moves ahead in E1

Gideon's Chariots 2

Gideon's Chariots 2: 60,000 reservists receive orders ahead of Gaza City op.

IDF mobilizes 130,000 reservists ahead of operation to capture Gaza City.

Gideon's Chariots 2: 60,000 reservists receive orders ahead of Gaza City op.

Watch:

Watch: Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA

In a nighttime operation in east Jerusalem, hundreds of thousands of shekels, foreign currency and vehicles were seized from the homes of former security prisoners who received funds from the Palestinian Authority.

Watch: Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA

New details on Operation Gideon's Chariots 2

The IDF is preparing to deploy five divisions in the Gaza Strip and approximately 130,000 reservists, as part of the newly-approved plan to occupy Gaza City.

New details on Operation Gideon's Chariots 2

Ex-Hostage to CNN:

Released Hostage to CNN: 'I feel guilty when I eat'

As negotiations to free the remaining hostages continue, released hostage Eliya Cohen shared his harrowing story and the weight he still carries 6 months after his release.

Released Hostage to CNN: 'I feel guilty when I eat'