Wintry forecast for Lag Ba'omer
Forecasters predict rain in northern Israel, along with unusual May snowfall.
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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.
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.
PM Netanyahu's testimony canceled
Court announces cancellation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled testimony due to security-related matters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
'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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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 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.
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.
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.
