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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Paraglider injured after hitting power lines
Man electrocuted and trapped mid-air in southern Israel, rescued in complex operation.
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.
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.
US pressuring Lebanese president to meet Netanyahu
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire enacted at US President Donald Trump's personal request gives Lebanon 'the space and the opportunity' to hold negotiations, US Embassy in Beirut says.
Poll: Bennett overtakes Likud as largest party
Survey shows Bennett leading Netanyahu in head-to-head matchups and projected to win most seats, with Likud slipping to second place
Hezbollah continuing to arm itself with explosive drones
Hezbollah terror group increasing its stockpile of drones, despite continued pressure on supply routes, affiliated news outlets say.
US Beirut Embassy calls for direct Lebanon-Israel meeting
US Embassy in Beirut says that Lebanon stands at a critical crossroads and has a historic opportunity to reclaim its sovereignty and independence by pursuing direct engagement with Israel.
Iran: Quick nuclear deal with US 'not realistic'
Iranian officials pour cold water on hopes for a swift agreement with the United States, stating that expecting quick results from talks is unrealistic.
Over antisemitic posts
Two Green Party candidates arrested in UK over alleged antisemitic posts
Two Green Party candidates in Britain arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred after allegedly posting a series of antisemitic comments on social media.
Trump:
Trump: Iran’s military destroyed, but nuclear threat must be eliminated
President Donald Trump tells Newsmax in an interview that the United States has already destroyed much of Iran’s military and leadership, warns the conflict cannot truly end until Iran is permanently prevented from developing nuclear weapons.
Sa’ar blasts UK:
Sa’ar blasts UK: Antisemitic marches are incitement, not free speech
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticizes the UK government for failing to combat rising antisemitism, calling on Britain to ban anti-Israel incitement and chants like “Globalize the Intifada".
'Boiling with rage'
'Boiling with rage': Feud between MK Gafni and Shas escalates
MK Moshe Gafni sharply attacks Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, accusing the party of violating agreements, and is met with a fierce counter-attack from Shas' MK Michael Malkieli.
Amid Iranian barrage
Report: Israel sent laser defense system to UAE amid Iranian missile barrage
Financial Times reports that Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates with sophisticated defensive weapons to help counter a massive Iranian barrage of missiles and drones.
Police release footage
Police release footage: Man runs toward nun and throws her to the ground
The police released footage this evening from an attack on a nun in the Old City of Jerusalem over her religious identity. The suspect has been arrested.
Just months to election day:
Central Elections Committee Director-General quits just months to election day
Orly Ades resigns as Elections Committee chief months before 2026 vote, prompting concern over stability and oversight of the election process.
Report
Report: Bennett called Lapid 'toxic' days before merger
Former PM Bennett reportedly warned that a joint run with Opposition Leader Lapid would alienate right-wing voters before announcing their joint run.
Threat level: Severe
UK raises national terror threat level to 'Severe'
Britain raises terror threat to 'severe' after antisemitic stabbing in London, warning attacks are highly likely amid rising threats to Jews.
Master of Miracles
Watch: Ancient and new meet as thousands visit Rabbi Meir's grave
Tens of thousands gather in Tiberias for Rabbi Meir Ba’al Haness anniversary, as major renovations transform the historic pilgrimage site.
Using 24 tons of explosives:
Using 24 tons of explosives: IDF demolishes 140-meter-long Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon
The tunnel, over 140 meters in length, consisted of living quarters and operational shafts, and numerous weapons were found inside.
Sa'ar
Sa'ar: Flotilla participants to be sent to Greece
Foreign Minister announces that the participants in the Gaza flotilla which was intercepted last night will not be detained in Israel but will be offloaded at a Greek beach.
Troops punished after missing memorial because of haredi protest
Three soldiers disciplined after arriving late to a memorial due to roadblocks from a haredi protest, sparking criticism from families.
