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Footage from missile camera:

Footage from missile camera: Paratroopers eliminate six terrorists in Bint Jbeil

IDF forces eliminate six armed Hezbollah terrorists in military camp in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon.

Footage from missile camera: Paratroopers eliminate six terrorists in Bint Jbeil

Trump: If Iran wants to talk, they can call

US President Donald Trump cancels representatives' trip to Islamabad, says 'too much time wasted on traveling.'

Trump: If Iran wants to talk, they can call

Ceasefire with Lebanon? Launches from Lebanon ongoing

Rockets, UAVs, launched from Lebanon shot down over northern Israel; additional rocket explodes in open area while contact is lost with UAV.

Ceasefire with Lebanon? Launches from Lebanon ongoing

German court jails Hezbollah supporter over weapons videos

Berlin court jails Hezbollah supporter for weapons access and propaganda after Lebanon trip, clears him of fighting for the terror group.

German court jails Hezbollah supporter over weapons videos

Iran denies planned US talks in Pakistan

Iran denies plans for US talks in Pakistan, rejecting White House claims and saying no negotiations are currently on the agenda.

Iran denies planned US talks in Pakistan

Mamdani vetoes protest buffer zone bill tied to campus unrest

Mayor Mamdani vetoes NYC school protest buffer zone bill, drawing criticism from Jewish groups.

Mamdani vetoes protest buffer zone bill tied to campus unrest

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon after explosive drones target troops. No Israeli injuries reported.

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon

Watch:

Watch: IDF identifies and eliminates six Hezbollah terrorists in Bint Jbeil

IDF troops eliminate six armed Hezbollah terrorists in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, after a firefight. No Israeli soldiers injured.

Watch: IDF identifies and eliminates six Hezbollah terrorists in Bint Jbeil

11-year-old Nesia succumbs to injuries sustained in Iranian missile strike

Doctors at Sheba Hospital pronounce dead young girl who was critically injured on Passover eve in a missile strike on Bnei Brak.

11-year-old Nesia succumbs to injuries sustained in Iranian missile strike

Lag B'Omer celebrations in Meron due to be cancelled

Government ministries have been instructed to pause preparations for the mass Lag B'Omer celebrations at Meron due to fears of renewed fighting. Ticket sales have been halted.

Lag B'Omer celebrations in Meron due to be cancelled

Petah Tikva:

Tragic end to shocking act of violence in Petah Tikva

21-year-old murdered after being brutally stabbed by youths is laid to rest. His family, 'We are heartbroken. We still cannot comprehend that he is no longer with us.'

Tragic end to shocking act of violence in Petah Tikva

Hegseth:

Hegseth: We will shoot to destroy. No hesitation

Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine held a press briefing and gave an update on Iran war as ceasefire grinds on.

Hegseth: We will shoot to destroy. No hesitation

IDF strikes Hezbollah surveillance, foils drone attack

IDF forces struck Hezbollah surveillance and uncovered weapons caches as explosive drones launched by the group detonated near troops in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah surveillance, foils drone attack

IDF exposes new footage showing Hezbollah’s unlawful use of ambulances

The Hezbollah terrorist organization repeatedly and consistently uses institutions and medical equipment-particularly ambulances-to conceal terrorist activity.

IDF exposes new footage showing Hezbollah’s unlawful use of ambulances

'Thank G-d, I am healthy'

Netanyahu reveals he underwent surgery to remove cancerous tumor

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals he was treated for an early-stage tumor, saying it was successfully removed and kept confidential during wartime.

Netanyahu reveals he underwent surgery to remove cancerous tumor

20 sheep vs. an ancient land being stolen piece by piece

One farmer on a hilltop near ancient Shiloh has done what years of policy couldn't - and the moment he succeeded, the authorities moved to destroy everything he built.

20 sheep vs. an ancient land being stolen piece by piece

Omer Shem Tov:

Former Hamas hostage rebukes UCLA student leaders over criticism of campus talk

A California Post report says former Hamas hostage Omer Shem Tov criticized UCLA student leaders for condemning his campus talk, calling it an attempt to silence a survivor’s testimony.

Former Hamas hostage rebukes UCLA student leaders over criticism of campus talk

Shavuot=Yom Kippur??

The Torah portions of Acharei Mot and Kedoshim reveal the deeper role of Yom Kippur as the lasting day of forgiveness and true acceptance of the Torah, offering new insight into its connection with Shavuot.

Shavuot=Yom Kippur??

240 immigrants from India’s Bnei Menashe community arrive in Israel

The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency stated that Operation “Wings of Dawn" will complete the Aliyah of the Bnei Menashe community.

240 immigrants from India’s Bnei Menashe community arrive in Israel

Bet on Polymarket

Bet on Polymarket | The soldier who captured Nicolás Maduro “cashed in" on the operation

A U.S. special forces sergeant is accused of exploiting classified information about the raid to overthrow Venezuela’s president in order to earn $400,000 on a betting platform.

Bet on Polymarket | The soldier who captured Nicolás Maduro “cashed in" on the operation

Shabbat-observant student discriminated against on campus

A Jewish student claims that Williams College refused basic accommodations for Shabbat observance and left him locked out.

Shabbat-observant student discriminated against on campus

Ein HaShlosha resident moved

Ein HaShlosha resident moved: “On October 7, many settlers came to save us"

Meirav Cohen from Kibbutz Ein HaShlosha thanked Bezalel Talia from Talia Farm in the southern Hebron Hills for saving her life on October 7.

Ein HaShlosha resident moved: “On October 7, many settlers came to save us"

Vessels and energy facilities

Vessels and energy facilities: Trump’s new targets in Iran revealed

The United States military is formulating a broad attack plan in case the ceasefire collapses, including the destruction of energy facilities and targeted assassinations of regime figures.

Vessels and energy facilities: Trump’s new targets in Iran revealed

Trump:

Trump: Peace between Israel and Lebanon is possible this year

After announcing the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks, Trump tells reporters he hopes to host both leaders in Washington soon.

Trump: Peace between Israel and Lebanon is possible this year

Missouri:

Missouri governor signs law adopting IHRA antisemitism definition

Missouri governor signs law adopting IHRA antisemitism definition for schools and colleges, aimed at strengthening protections against bias.

Missouri governor signs law adopting IHRA antisemitism definition

Reza Pahlavi:

Reza Pahlavi: No negotiation with Iran regime

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi rejects talks with Iran, calls negotiations “appeasement" and urges renewed protests to topple regime.

Reza Pahlavi: No negotiation with Iran regime

'Kill as many Jews as possible'

18-year-old arrested over plot to attack Houston synagogue

18-year-old held on $10M bond after alleged plot to attack a Reform synagogue in Houston and “kill as many Jews as possible".

18-year-old arrested over plot to attack Houston synagogue

One dead, several hurt in shooting at Louisiana mall

One person killed and five injured after gunfire erupts during a dispute at a Baton Rouge mall. Five suspects are in custody.

One dead, several hurt in shooting at Louisiana mall

Trump announces:

Trump announces: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks

After attending Israel-Lebanon direct talks at the White House, Trump announces three-week extension of ceasefire.

Trump announces: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks

Blatant ceasefire violation: Rockets fired at the Galilee

Hezbollah violates the ceasefire by launching several rockets toward Shtula in the western Galilee. Launches intercepted, no injuries reported.

Blatant ceasefire violation: Rockets fired at the Galilee

The Meron pilgrimage crisis has been resolved

The crisis surrounding the Meron pilgrimage has been resolved after the state committed to covering any payment or fine imposed on the Committee of Five in connection with the upcoming Lag BaOmer event.

The Meron pilgrimage crisis has been resolved

Poll:

Bennett-Eisenkot alliance could overtake Likud, poll finds

A new poll shows Likud leading but no clear path to a coalition, with opposition parties lacking a majority without Arab faction support.

Bennett-Eisenkot alliance could overtake Likud, poll finds

Gafni: “I don't rule out sitting with Avigdor Liberman"

MK Moshe Gafni on Shas chairman: “There’s a division of labor between me and Deri - he gets the jobs, and I deal with the principled issues."

Gafni: “I don't rule out sitting with Avigdor Liberman"

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Police rescued a 16-year-old abducted in northern Jerusalem and arrested four suspects, with the incident linked to a financial dispute.

Police rescue teen abducted and held for ransom in Jerusalem

Israeli assessment

Israeli assessment: Approaching a renewal of fighting with Iran

Israeli officials estimate that by the beginning of next week, the position of the President of the United States will become clear, but stress that Israel is moving closer to renewing the fighting.

Israeli assessment: Approaching a renewal of fighting with Iran

New details on espionage case:

New details on espionage case: Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

New details reveal Iranian handlers pushed an IDF service member for escalating missions, including a reported request to assassinate the Air Force chief.

New details on espionage case: Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

Have the extremists won?

Have the extremists won? Light rail work halted on Geula route

So far, the state has spent more than 326 million shekels on securing the construction work and repairing vandalism damage in these areas.

Have the extremists won? Light rail work halted on Geula route

Lebanon promotes talks with Israel, but Aoun refuses Netanyahu meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says talks with the US aim to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations with Israel toward ending the conflict.

Lebanon promotes talks with Israel, but Aoun refuses Netanyahu meeting

Defense Minister

Defense Minister: 'Israel prepared to renew war against Iran - targets marked'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says following a security assessment: “We are waiting for a green light from the United States - first and foremost to complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty and return Iran to the Dark Ages."

Defense Minister: 'Israel prepared to renew war against Iran - targets marked'

25-meter deep tunnel

25-meter deep tunnel | Southern Lebanon clothing store turned into terror command center

IDF soldiers discovered a tunnel that served as a Hezbollah command center approximately 25 meters deep inside a civilian clothing store in the village of Al-Khiyam.

25-meter deep tunnel | Southern Lebanon clothing store turned into terror command center