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Haredi protesters broke into home of military Investigations Division commander.

Dozens of Jerusalem Faction protesters broke into the yard of Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin’s home in protest of the arrest of draft evaders.

UK envoy:

UK envoy: US ‘special relationship’ may now center on Israel

“I think there is probably one country that has a special relationship with the United States - and that is probably Israel," Britain’s ambassador reportedly said, while emphasizing continued strong UK-US ties.

President’s Residence proposes mediation in Netanyahu cases

The legal adviser to the President’s Residence has invited the parties in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal cases to discussions aimed at reaching agreements before any hearing on the pardon request.

Italy:

Pro-Palestinian protesters force Jewish group out of Milan WWII liberation parade

Pro-Palestinian activists blocked a Jewish Brigade group during Milan’s Liberation Day march, sparked a wider political dispute in Italy over memory, identity, and the Gaza war.

Netanyahu: Advancing project to eliminate Hezbollah drone threat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that he has ordered the advancement of solutions to counter explosive drones targeting IDF forces. “It will take time - but we’ll blow this up too."

10 km from border:

10 km from border: IDF destroys Hezbollah underground ‘safe city’

IDF exposes and destroys a 2 kilometers long tunnel network in the Qantara area of southern Lebanon, where sleeping quarters, weapons stockpiles, and shafts leading to launchers were discovered.

Netanyahu speaks with families of Binyamin Yemanu Zelka and Destaw Tsakul

PM speaks with the family of Binyamin Yemanu Zelka, who was murdered in Petah Tikva, and with the family of Destaw Tsakul, who was also murdered in Be’er Sheva.

Bondi Beach victims:

Charity concert canceled after Greek choir refuses to perform with Jewish singers

A Sydney benefit concert for Bondi Beach attack victims was canceled after a Greek choir voted not to perform with a Jewish choir, citing political objections and safety concerns.

Protests, roadblocks, clashes following arrest of draft evaders

Hundreds of Jerusalem Faction activists block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak in protest against the renewed arrests of draft evaders from military service.

Danon at Security Council

Danon: Lebanon can't talk about sovereignty while Hezbollah controls the territory

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Security Council: 'You cannot talk about peace in Lebanon without mentioning Hezbollah.'

Watch

Watch: IDF destroys enormous Hezbollah terror tunnel

The tunnel was the largest ever discovered in southern Lebanon.

State Comptroller: Governance problem in the Negev has worsened

A report by the State Comptroller reveals severe failures in governance in the Negev: partial law enforcement, rising crime, and gaps in public services. Ben Gvir’s office responded: “Distorted and falsified data."

'Bomb the school'

'Bomb the school': Lebanese student sends irregular message to IDF spokesman

A student from a school in Choueifat, south of Beirut, sent a message to the IDF spokesperson in Arabic, claiming that Hezbollah weapons were hidden in the educational institution.

Severe warning:

Severe warning: 'What we are seeing now is just the beginning'

The head of the Center for Migration Policy warns about a ‘gang of infiltrators’ children that is harming teenagers. We need to put a stop to it and prevent it from getting worse.'

London:

Iran Embassy in London urges UK Iranians to join ‘martyrdom’ program

Daily Mail report says Tehran mission’s call for “sacrifice" campaign sparks security concerns, with experts warning of potential radicalization on British soil.

Trump

Trump: 'Iran told us it's in state of collapse'

US President says Iran is begging America to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade and war take their toll on the Islamic Republic.

'I feel at home here'

'I feel at home': Serbia’s Foreign Minister in a message in Hebrew

Serbian FM meets with Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and delivers a message in Hebrew, underscoring support for Israel.

Investigation

Investigation: Photo of WHCD shooter in IDF shirt is AI

Widely shared image of would-be presidential assassin Cole Allen wearing an IDF t-shirt is an AI forgery used to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, New York Post and Storyful investigation finds.

JPPI:

JPPI: Disproportionate UN focus and criticism toward Israel

A JPPI analysis of over 1,100 statements by UN Secretary-General António Guterres finds Israel is mentioned far more than other nations and in a significantly more negative tone, raising concerns over consistency and neutrality.

War against incitement:

Israel declares five Hamas media networks as terror groups

Defense Minister Katz designates five Hamas-linked media platforms as terror groups, citing Shin Bet intelligence on incitement and coordination.

IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel, seizes arms caches

Yesterday (Monday), IDF soldiers located and struck a weapons storage facility, anti-tank positions, observation posts, and structures used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization for military purposes.

Iranian Regime Fears:

Iranian Regime Fears: Economic distress could ignite a new wave of protests

Iran's leadership held an emergency discussion amid fears of renewed protests. Security officials warned of economic collapse, mass unemployment and the shutdown of key industries.

There's a smarter way to do college. It starts in Israel

Israel EduExpo 2026 is coming to Toronto, Teaneck, and the Five Towns this May - bringing top Israeli universities, scholarship guidance, and aliyah support together in one room.

Religious Zionist Rabbis:

Religious Zionist Rabbis: 'A religious soldier cannot serve in a mixed unit'

Dozens of rabbis convened an emergency meeting following a Supreme Court ruling on integrating female soldiers into the Armored Corps, and ruled that a soldier who observes Jewish law cannot serve in a mixed combat unit.

Israeli defense officials receive rare German military award

Two Israeli defense officials awarded Germany’s Cross of Honor for leading the Arrow 3 system’s deployment, a key milestone in a $6.7B joint project.

Three areas simultaneously:

Three areas simultaneously: Security forces arrest terror suspects in major raid

IDF and Border Police forces arrested suspects and seized weapons during a counterterrorism operation in multiple areas north of Jerusalem.

Police detain attackers of haredi soldier and his friends

Three extreme haredim were arrested in the past 24 hours on suspicion of leading a violent attack on the home of a haredi soldier during Shabbat and physically injuring his friend.

Following brutal murder:

Ben-Gvir, Police Commissioner announce 'total war' on youth criminal gangs

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and police chief Danny Levi ordered a major crackdown on youth violence in southern Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.

PLO flag hides bomb

Booby-trapped PLO flag found near Esh Kodesh

A suspicious PLO flag hung on the back gate to Esh Kodesh raised the suspicion of an alert resident. Security forces neutralized an explosive device attached to the flag.

Police Chase:

Police Chase: Driver crashes while fleeing arrest

Border Police motorcyclists in Baqa al-Gharbiyye began a high-speed pursuit after a suspected motorcyclist refused to stop.

Herzog meets Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan synagogue

President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan, emphasizing community ties, identity preservation, and strengthening relations with Israel.

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: Troops dismantle more than 1,000 terrorist infrastructure sites

Troops located hundreds of weapons, including machine guns, Kalashnikov rifles, grenades, mines, pistols, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, RPG rockets, and mortar shells.

Commanders warn:

Commanders warn: IDF lacks adequate response to explosive drone threat

Senior IDF officers expressed frustration with the limited tools available to confront explosive drones besides simply firing at them.

Hezbollah's new FPV drones pose a real challenge to IDF troops in Lebanon

Hezbollah intensifies drone warfare with advanced FPV systems resistant to jamming, posing a growing challenge to IDF operations on the battlefield.

Wounded Soldier's Mother:

Wounded Soldier's Mother: 'Do something extraordinary for him'

Chava, the mother of soldier Eliav who was seriously wounded in an explosive-drone incident in Lebanon, appeals to the public for an exceptional show of faith for his recovery.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF soldier severely wounded in explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers were wounded, one severely and another lightly, as a result of an explosive drone impact during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 over Iran-linked attacks

Bahrain revokes the citizenship of 69 people, saying they supported Iranian attacks and colluded with foreign entities.

Toronto Judaica shop hit by rock in latest antisemitic attack

Toronto Judaica shop hit by a rock for the third time, as police probe hate motives amid rising antisemitic incidents in the city.

Macron to press Iran on Strait of Hormuz reopening

French President says he will press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as his Foreign Minister urges Tehran to make major concessions.

Trump skeptical of Iranian deal offer, officials say

US officials say Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal, which delays nuclear talks while focusing on maritime issues first.