Manhunt for Bruchin terrorist continues, IDF reinforces troops
Engineering forces conducting ground clearings near Route 446 to enhance security along the area’s roadways.
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Jerusalem’s King George Street transformed by joyful Lag Ba'omer parade
Over 1,000 children and their parents join colorful procession led by Chabad’s Rabbi Yisrael Goldberg, replacing protests with Torah, unity, and celebration in honor of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Ex-Navy chief:
Ex-Navy chief: Without crushing Hamas, Gaza victory will be meaningless
Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom warns Hamas adopting Hezbollah’s model 'puppet government' model, leaving Hamas intact would mean Israel’s efforts would be in vain.
Report: Syria may transfer remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen
Hezbollah-linked Al-Akhbar reports Syria's President al-Sharaa is open to returning Cohen’s remains and those of Israeli soldiers missing since 1982.
Guatemala:
Guatemalan authorities raid Lev Tahor compound, rescue four minors
Rescued minors placed in care of professionals from the Office of the Ombudsman for Children, authorities suspect all four were forcibly married within the cult.
Poll:
Poll: Yisrael Beytenu gains strength; Bennett-led party would reshape political map
New Maariv poll shows Yisrael Beytenu drawing support from center-left parties, Naftali Bennett taking votes from both sides of the aisle to become largest party in Knesset.
Osem to raise prices on key products
Osem informs retailers of price hikes of up to 9% — part of a growing trend following recent increases by Strauss and Unilever.
'Nakba Day' graffiti targets Jewish building in Manchester
Manchester building housing Jewish businesses defaced with "Happy Nakba Day" graffiti and red paint. The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester condemns the antisemitic act.
Court approves:
Court clears path for pro-Palestinian activist's Columbia graduation
Federal judge rules that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Arab activist and Columbia University student, can attend his graduation on May 21 despite Trump administration efforts to deport him.
US Treasury targets key Hezbollah financiers in Iran and Lebanon
US sanctions four individuals linked to Hezbollah's financial network, including two senior officials residing in Lebanon and Iran.
Report:
Report: Trump administration tables formal nuclear deal proposal to Iran
Axios reports White House envoy Steve Witkoff delivered an "elegant" and "very big" offer for a nuclear deal to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who has taken it to Tehran for high-level consultations.
Gaza aid impasse:
Gaza aid impasse: UN declines role in US-led humanitarian effort
UN says it will not participate in a new US-backed Gaza aid operation, citing concerns over impartiality and independence.
Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision grand final
Israel’s Eurovision representative qualifies for the final, which will take place on Saturday night in Switzerland. Boos heard at the start of her semi-final performance, but they did not affect her singing.
Ben Gvir demands:
Ben Gvir demands from Netanyahu: Stop delaying the death penalty law for terrorists
National Security Minister appeals to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding an urgent Cabinet meeting to advance the death penalty law for terrorists.
Hostage's father to UN:
Hostage's father to UN: 'We're here with a message in the name of the deceased'
Ruby Chen, father of hostage Itay Chen, addresses the United Nations Security Council and says the UN cannot declare an end to the war in Gaza if all of the hostages are not returned.
Debris from Houthi missile falls in Alon Shvut
Arrow 3 system intercepts missile launched from Yemen in attack on the night of Lag Ba'Omer.
Palestinian flag to be raised at Providence, Rhode Island City Hall
Providence, Rhode Island, is set to raise the Palestinian flag at City Hall tomorrow (Friday) as part of an initiative to honor the city's diverse communities.
Report:
Report: Tehran global hit squads targeting dissidents
Iranian regime accused of recruiting global crime syndicates to carry out assassinations and kidnappings in the West.
Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after missile launch from Yemen
Explosions heard in Jerusalem after missile attack from Yemen at Israel.
Smotrich to Huckabee: "Israel has no better friend than you'
Finance Minister Smotrich and US Ambassador discuss advancing economic partnerships and joint initiatives; thanks the Trump administration for support.
Samaria shooting attack
Samaria shooting attack: IDF expands manhunt for terrorist
Troops scour nearby Arab villages as investigators link Bruchin shooting to three similar attacks; cadet battalion deployed to bolster search for elusive gunman.
Watch live:
Watch live: Thousands celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Meron
Lag B'Omer festivities kick off with the bonfire lighting by the Boyaner Rebbe at the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, northern Israel.
Bereaved sister scolds governor at funeral: 'No politics'
Tensions rise during funeral as Samaria Governor’s call for tougher anti-terror measures is interrupted by grieving sister who pleads for a politics-free memorial.
Australia:
Australia: CCTV footage shows synagogue arsonists in coordinated attack
Authorities link December arson at Melbourne synagogue to broader crime spree; call for public assistance as terrorism investigation intensifies.
Ben Gurion University awards Israeli-Arab social media star Nas Daily honorary doctorate
Ben-Gurion University recognizes Arab-Israeli content creator Nas Daily for his outspoken advocacy of peace and coexistence, awarding him an honorary doctorate for using his global platform to promote tolerance in the face of extremism.
Trump:
Trump: 'Nobody's going to break relationship with Qatari Emir'
US President addresses troops at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, says America's friendship with Qatar is 'stronger' than ever.
IDF confirms:
IDF confirms: Top Hamas financier eliminated in Gaza
Jasser Shamieh, who was responsible for the transfer of tens of millions of dollars to Hamas' military wing, was eliminated last week in Gaza City.
FBI foils ISIS terror plot at army base
Former National Guardsman allegedly planned mass shooting at Detroit Arsenal, provided tactical support to undercover agents posing as ISIS operatives.
Bennett's anti-govt. post fact-checked
Journalist Barak Ravid refutes many of the points made by former PM Naftali Bennett in a post accusing the Netanyahu government of paralysis.
Opens fire and runs:
Opens fire and runs: Surveillance footage shows moment of murderous terror attack
Footage shows an Arab terrorist shooting at the vehicle in which Tze'ela Gez and her husband were travelling for her to deliver their child. Tze'ela was murdered, her husband was wounded, and doctors are fighting for the newborn infant's life.
Bennett:
Bennett: 'Netanyahu govt. in shock, paralyzed as region changes'
Former PM accuses Israeli government of failing to take advantage of opportunities and being completely blindsighted by Trump's moves with Qatar, Turkey, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.
1st trip to Israel:
A group of non-Jews meets the Jewish State
A group of tourists from 5 countries came to express their support for the Jewish State. They asked to meet with Arutz Sheva.
16th Brigade completes mission in northern Gaza
Over the past two months, the troops eliminated numerous terrorists and dismantled more than 600 terrorist infrastructure sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization
Confrontation in Beit Shemesh:
Confrontation in Beit Shemesh: Minister Ben-Gvir and wife attacked by Neturei Karta
During a surprise stop in Beit Shemesh, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and his wife Ayala were confronted and attacked by members of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta group.
After deadly attack:
MK blasts IDF commander after Samaria attack: 'We will not stay silent'
In fiery Knesset debate, MK Limor Son Har-Melech condemns Central Command Chief MG Avi Bluth over repeated terror attacks near Bruchin. 'The people have awakened, but the leadership is sick.'
76 Years Later:
76 Years Later: Missing soldier laid to rest
In a poignant development decades in the making, the IDF has announced the successful identification and location of Arthur Gasner's burial site 76 years after he was killed in action during the 1949 operation in the Lachish District.
Singer Ishay Ribo welcomes birth of sixth child
Singer Ishay Ribo welcomes sixth child, thanking G-d and giving 'all the credit' to his wife Yael.
Trump: I want Gaza to be a 'freedom zone'
US President Donald Trump proposes turning Gaza into a 'freedom zone' under US management after the war, calls for defeat of Hamas and long-term safety for Gazans.
'You are allowed to live differently':
'You are allowed to live differently': Poignant message from murdered mother
Tze'ela Gez, murdered in a shooting attack near Bruchin last night, had a long history of helping others through trauma.
Heartbreaking:
Father tells children: 'Mom went to have a baby, terrorists murdered her'
Tal Shahar Carmon, friend of the murdered mother Tze’ela Gez, recounts chilling and painful conversation Hananel Gez had with his children following the murder of their mother and his wife.
