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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

US warns:

US warns: Paying Iranian tolls could trigger harsh sanctions

US Treasury warns shippers they face severe sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

US warns: Paying Iranian tolls could trigger harsh sanctions

North Macedonia:

Police say failed arson on North Macedonia synagogue tied to ISIS

North Macedonian authorities arrest seven suspects and charge two with terrorism after an Islamic State group-linked arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje.

Police say failed arson on North Macedonia synagogue tied to ISIS

US announces new sanctions against Iran oil network

US imposes new sanctions on entities tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting a China-based operator and shipping network.

US announces new sanctions against Iran oil network

Trump tells Congress Iran conflict has ended, avoiding deadline

White House claims Iran hostilities have ended, sidestepping a key deadline as lawmakers debate presidential authority and ongoing risks.

Trump tells Congress Iran conflict has ended, avoiding deadline

Report:

Report: Iran signaled flexibility in latest proposal to US

Wall Street Journal reports that Iran signaled a degree of flexbility in its most recent proposal to revive talks with the US.

Report: Iran signaled flexibility in latest proposal to US

Failed asylum seeker

Failed asylum seeker convicted for attack plot on Israeli Embassy in London

Kuwait-born failed asylum seeker convicted of preparing terrorist acts after attempting to storm London's Israeli embassy armed with knives last May.

Failed asylum seeker convicted for attack plot on Israeli Embassy in London

Report:

Report: Trump administration to close Gaza monitoring center in Israel

Reuters reports the Trump administration is preparing to close the US military-run Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat. Trump’s Board of Peace denies the report.

Report: Trump administration to close Gaza monitoring center in Israel

Annual event:

Chabad processions to be held on Lag Ba'omer

Chabad emissaries to organize hundreds of parades on Lag Ba'omer, featuring performances, raffles, and prize books, 'We continue the tradition initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.'

Chabad processions to be held on Lag Ba'omer

Senior IDF officer:

'Removal of enriched uranium critical for operation's success'

Senior IDF officer warns that without removing enriched uranium from Iran, operation will be a ‘total failure’ and 'meaningless.'

'Removal of enriched uranium critical for operation's success'

Golders Green:

Man charged in court with attempted murder of two Jewish men in Golders Green

Man, 45, charged in court with attempted murder after stabbing two men in Golders Green; Metropolitan Police say incident is being treated as terrorism-related.

Man charged in court with attempted murder of two Jewish men in Golders Green

9-year-old boy killed after being hit by school bus in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

A 9-year-old boy was killed Friday morning after being hit by a school bus in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene, police say incident is under investigation.

9-year-old boy killed after being hit by school bus in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Germany:

Tragedy in Germany: 71-year-old Israeli pilot killed in light aircraft crash

Israel Komet, a 71-year-old Israeli pilot, was killed when his private Shark 600 crashed, for an unknown reason, shortly after takeoff in Germany.

Tragedy in Germany: 71-year-old Israeli pilot killed in light aircraft crash

Booby-trapped stadium destroyed in Bint Jbeil

Over 900 terror infrastructure sites dismantled; IDF reveals footage from operations of the 98th Division troops in Bint Jbeil.

Booby-trapped stadium destroyed in Bint Jbeil

The new plan for Lag Ba'omer on Mount Meron

Following Home Front Command's updated guidelines, Israel moves to create new plan for central Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Mount Meron.

The new plan for Lag Ba'omer on Mount Meron

US mayors gather to combat antisemitism

As US turns 250, mayors from across country get crash course in Jewish culture and history at kickoff event for Jewish American Heritage Month.

US mayors gather to combat antisemitism

Home Front Command restricts gatherings in northern Israel

Ahead of the Lag Ba'omer holiday, the Home Front Command releases new guidelines reducing the number of participants at open-air gatherings in northern Israel.

Home Front Command restricts gatherings in northern Israel

Tefillin destroyed during Gush Etzion demolition

Border Police, Civil Administration forces raid Kokhav Yehuda farm, destroying living quarters and, reportedly, a pair of tefillin (phylacteries).

Tefillin destroyed during Gush Etzion demolition

Report: Iranian leaders seek to oust foreign minister

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf move against Araghchi over claims he bypassed leadership and aligned with IRGC on nuclear talks, Iran International report says.

Report: Iranian leaders seek to oust foreign minister

Without a ground maneuver:

The operation that took out Hezbollah’s stronghold - without a ground maneuver

Elite paratrooper drone unit wipes out Hezbollah stronghold from the air, taking out terror cells and reshaping the battlefield without sending in ground troops.

The operation that took out Hezbollah’s stronghold - without a ground maneuver

Paraglider injured after hitting power lines

Man electrocuted and trapped mid-air in southern Israel, rescued in complex operation.

Paraglider injured after hitting power lines

Report: Iran restoring missile stockpiles

US officials say Iran using ceasefire lull to recover buried missiles and rebuild capabilities, as Trump weighs next steps in coming days.

Report: Iran restoring missile stockpiles

New footage reveals moments before DC shooting

Security videos show suspect Cole Thomas Allen entering venue, bypassing checkpoint, and rushing armed toward event before being engaged by security forces.

New footage reveals moments before DC shooting