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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.

Father tells children: 'Mom went to have a baby, terrorists murdered her'

Bruchin shooting attack:

Bruchin shooting attack: Husband released from hospital, infant in stable condition

Hananel Gez released from hospital, neonate stable but in serious condition, following deadly shooting attack.

Bruchin shooting attack: Husband released from hospital, infant in stable condition

Measles outbreak spreads in Israel: 48 diagnosed, 3 in ICU

Health Ministry reports critical cases among children, notes hospitalization rates indicate widespread unreported infections.

Measles outbreak spreads in Israel: 48 diagnosed, 3 in ICU

Minister Strock:

Minister Strock: Terror risks must not travel Israel’s heartland

Following murder of Tze’ela Gez, Minister Orit Strock demands policy changes to prevent dangerous terrorists from using vital roads in Judea and Samaria. 'Tze'ela's life is worth more than 15-20 minutes.'

Minister Strock: Terror risks must not travel Israel’s heartland

US slaps new sanctions on Iran's missile suppliers in China and Iran

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on six individuals and 12 entities in Iran and China for aiding Tehran’s ballistic missile program as part of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign.

US slaps new sanctions on Iran's missile suppliers in China and Iran

On the way to the delivery room

On the way to the delivery room: Tze'ela Gez murdered in Samaria shooting attack

Tzela Gez, a resident of Bruchin who was nine months pregnant murdered and her husband lightly wounded in a shooting attack between Bruchin and the Peduel Junction in Samaria. Security forces are searching for the terrorists.

On the way to the delivery room: Tze'ela Gez murdered in Samaria shooting attack

Doha pessimistic

Doha pessimistic on Gaza truce, PM blasts Israel's 'bad signal'

Qatari PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani questions Israel's commitment to meaningful negotiation on a ceasefire, fails to mention Hamas’s previous refusal to release hostages.

Doha pessimistic on Gaza truce, PM blasts Israel's 'bad signal'

MK Maoz:

MK Maoz blasts the coalition: It allows medical treatment for terrorists

MK Avi Maoz furious over the coalition’s opposition to a bill aimed at preventing advanced medical treatment for terrorists, accusing the government of a "dangerous mindset."

MK Maoz blasts the coalition: It allows medical treatment for terrorists

US-backed group to launch Gaza aid by end of May

A US-backed humanitarian organization, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), says it will begin aid operations in Gaza by the end of May. GHF urges Israel to immediately allow aid flow under existing procedures until its secure distribution sites are operational.

US-backed group to launch Gaza aid by end of May

Benny Gantz on Samaria shooting attack: Human monsters

Chairman of the National Unity Party responds to shooting attack in Samaria: "Against this murderous terror, we must act with strength and determination." Netanyahu: “A horrific attack, we will settle the score with the terrorists.”

Benny Gantz on Samaria shooting attack: Human monsters

Hamas won't rule Gaza

Witkoff's new hostage deal framework

Witkoff plan, backed by Trump and international mediators, seeks extended ceasefire and hostage release while excluding Hamas from future governance in Gaza.

Witkoff's new hostage deal framework

Deputy Knesset Speaker:

Deputy Knesset Speaker: 'Severe infringement' on Jewish religious freedom in Belgium

Deputy Knesset Speaker, MK Rabbi Moshe Roth, urgently appeals to Belgian Ambassador and FM Sa'ar following seizure of milah instruments in Antwerp

Deputy Knesset Speaker: 'Severe infringement' on Jewish religious freedom in Belgium

Trump's $1.2T economic deal with Qatar

Record-setting aerospace and defense agreements mark deepening economic ties with Gulf state linked to Hamas.

Trump's $1.2T economic deal with Qatar

Chief of Staff to reservists:

Chief of Staff to reservists: 'When we call you up, we do so with utmost reverence'

IDF head joins 7th Brigade training exercise, underscores responsibility and unity in safeguarding Israeli civilians.

Chief of Staff to reservists: 'When we call you up, we do so with utmost reverence'

Hamas abuse of civilian facilities in Gaza City revealed

The IDF revealed new intelligence indications demonstrating the continued terrorist activity of the Hamas organization from within and near civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, including hospitals, educational institutions, and other civilian facilities.

Hamas abuse of civilian facilities in Gaza City revealed

Former hostages to Netanyahu:

Former hostages urge Netanyahu: Don’t waste this Diplomatic momentum

Survivors of Hamas captivity appeal to Israeli leadership and US President Trump to sustain negotiations for the release of all hostages.

Former hostages urge Netanyahu: Don’t waste this Diplomatic momentum

Top Hamas commander, spokesman may be among dead in Khan Yunis hit

Airstrike involving 40 bunker-busting bombs may have killed senior Hamas commander Mohammed Shabana and spokesman Abu Obaida in underground tunnel.

Top Hamas commander, spokesman may be among dead in Khan Yunis hit

Moving moment

Moving moment: Hostage's mother stops to hug son's picture in airport

Ditza Or, mother of abducted Avinatan Or, stops to hug and update his photo at Ben-Gurion Airport before departing to the US with Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Gantz for an awareness campaign.

Moving moment: Hostage's mother stops to hug son's picture in airport

'We want peace with everyone'

Syrian official does not rule out joining Abraham Accords

Ali al-Rifa'ai, senior Syrian spokesman, tells Israeli media that Damascus would be open to ties with Israel following President Trump’s outreach

Syrian official does not rule out joining Abraham Accords

Israeli ministers slam Romanian presidential candidate Nicușor Dan

Israeli leaders condemn Nicușor Dan for stating he would seek to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu in a debate with rival George Simion. 'Broken moral compass.'

Israeli ministers slam Romanian presidential candidate Nicușor Dan

Evangelical leader to Trump:

Evangelical leader to Trump: End Qatari influence on American education

Pro-Israel advocate Laurie Cardoza Moore warns President of decades-long Qatari funding in American schools and universities promoting anti-Semitic, anti-Israel, and anti-American content.

Evangelical leader to Trump: End Qatari influence on American education

Bennett:

Bennett: 'If we stop, every terrorist org. will use human shields'

Former PM warns that ending military operations in Gaza prematurely will have far-reaching negative consequences as terrorist organizations around the world will see that Hamas's tactics worked and adopt the same tactics.

Bennett: 'If we stop, every terrorist org. will use human shields'

German President visits Kibbutz Be'eri

For the second time since the October 7 massacre, the presidents of Israel and Germany visited Kibbutz Be’eri.

German President visits Kibbutz Be'eri

Trump Administration supports Jewish professor’s discrimination lawsuit against CUNY

Trump Admin files statement of interest in federal court supporting a lawsuit brought by Jewish Studies Center at Hunter College chair Leah Garrett over antisemitic incidents on campus following the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

Trump Administration supports Jewish professor’s discrimination lawsuit against CUNY

‘I thought I'd lose my family’: October 7 hero's tragic end

First Sergeant Igor Pivnev, who eliminated 13 Hamas terrorists while defending his family and community on October 7, was found dead in an apparent suicide.

‘I thought I'd lose my family’: October 7 hero's tragic end

American Muslims for Palestine ordered to disclose financial documents

Virginia judge Devika Davis orders AMP to produce records related to its fundraising activities following allegations that the organization may have used solicited funds to support terrorist entities.

American Muslims for Palestine ordered to disclose financial documents

PM’s office blasts Macron for 'echoing Hamas propaganda'

In a sharp statement, Israel accuses French President Emmanuel Macron of siding with Islamist terrorists and spreading blood libels, vowing to press on with its war goals and defeat Hamas.

PM’s office blasts Macron for 'echoing Hamas propaganda'

Outrage in Antwerp:

Outrage in Antwerp: Police raid mohels' homes, confiscate knives

Police confiscated all circumcision knives, demand to receive names of boys whom they circumcised in the past year.

Outrage in Antwerp: Police raid mohels' homes, confiscate knives

Dramatic footage released of IDF strike targeting Hamas leader in Khan Yunis

Dramatic footage shows moment of Gaza strike, dozens of bombs hit near Khan Yunis hospital; Israel estimates Hamas leader eliminated.

Dramatic footage released of IDF strike targeting Hamas leader in Khan Yunis

Meron prepares for Lag B’Omer with enhanced safety measures and structured entry

Lag B'Omer celebrations in Meron begin Thursday evening with major safety reforms in place, key lessons learned from 2021 tragedy.

Meron prepares for Lag B’Omer with enhanced safety measures and structured entry

Haredi parties boycott Knesset votes over yeshiva draft crisis

UTJ vows to continue boycott until draft issue is resolved, as Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara orders conscription notices for tens of thousands of haredi men starting in July.

Haredi parties boycott Knesset votes over yeshiva draft crisis

Inowłódź, Poland

Historic Inowłódź synagogue severely damaged in fire

Rare 19th-century synagogue in Inowłódź, Poland, which survived the Holocaust and preserved Jewish architectural elements and inscriptions, and now operates as a supermarket, sustained major fire damage.

Historic Inowłódź synagogue severely damaged in fire

Demand to remove lead investigator in Sde Teiman case

Major A.'s defense attorneys claim investigator in Sde Teiman case obstructed legal proceedings and violated gag order when giving public interview and revealing details of an ongoing investigation.

Demand to remove lead investigator in Sde Teiman case

Serious security incident near Egypt-Israel border

IDF armored vehicle overturns near Egypt border, four soldiers injured.

Serious security incident near Egypt-Israel border

Nazi themed lego-type figures at AliExpress

AliExpress has allowed a seller to promote Nazi lego style figures as toys for children. Complaints have elicited no change so far.

Nazi themed lego-type figures at AliExpress

Released hostages and influential figures thank President Trump

Hostages and Missing Families Forum launch a campaign, with several released hostages, political voices, and media figures, to thank President Trump

Released hostages and influential figures thank President Trump

After missiles fired at Israel, IDF warns: 'Evacuate ports in Yemen'

IDF spokesman in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, calls for the immediate evacuation of ports in Yemen, after facilities used by terrorists, 'This is essential for your safety.'

After missiles fired at Israel, IDF warns: 'Evacuate ports in Yemen'

Report: Alexander’s release part of wider US-brokered ceasefire

Ceasefire, hostage releases, and indirect talks expected as part of emerging deal mediated in Qatar, report says.

Report: Alexander’s release part of wider US-brokered ceasefire

Rare discovery:

Rare 1,500 years-old African-style figurines found in Negev graves

Rare burial artifacts at Tel Malḥata reveal Christian-African cultural ties and ancient traditions of identity and memory.

Rare 1,500 years-old African-style figurines found in Negev graves

Pre-dawn demolition in Gush Etzion: Homes razed at Noda B'Yehuda

Israeli forces demolish homes at Noda B'Yehuda near Ma'ale Amos, evicting a family as their children watched, in a rare and traumatic pre-dawn raid.

Pre-dawn demolition in Gush Etzion: Homes razed at Noda B'Yehuda