Online incitement:
Online incitement: Arab who impersonated a soldier and slandered Israel was arrested
A 19-year-old Arab from Abu Ghosh posed as an IDF soldier and gave an interview against Israel on social media. The police arrested him.
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Watch:
Watch: Hesder yeshivas hold festive prayer at the Western Wall
After a night of Torah study at the Western Wall, yeshiva students hold festive Jerusalem Day prayers, before returning to Torah learning.
Anti-Israel graffiti in Michigan probed as hate crime
Pro-Palestinian Arab graffiti spray-painted on the exterior of University of Michigan regent's law firm is being investigated as a hate crime.
Unusual incident:
Unusual incident: 9 soldiers injured in munitions explosion in Tze'elim base
Two IDF soldiers seriously injured, two soldiers moderately injured and five other soldiers lightly injured. The incident is being investigated.
Trump:
Trump: Weak Biden is scrambling to fix the disaster he created
Former US President blasts Biden’s weak strategy on the Israel-Hamas war: We can have peace in the Middle East, but it won’t be with Joe Biden in office.
Anti-Israel encampment in LA cleared without incident
Attempt by pro-Palestinian Arab protesters to establish an encampment in front of Los Angeles City Hall is short-lived.
Two-year-old Israeli girl drowns in Thailand
Israeli consul in Thailand and the department for Israelis abroad at the Foreign Ministry are assisting in bringing the girl's body to Israel.
Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Kotlarsky passes away at 74
Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Kotlarsky served as Vice Chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, the educational arm of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, and played a crucial role in the growth of the Chabad network worldwide.
Biden walks back claim Netanyahu is dragging out the war for political reasons
US President says he does not believe Israeli premier is playing politics with the war against Hamas on same day he suggested in an interview that Netanyahu is doing so.
Kosherpalooza:
Kosherpalooza: Jews gather for good food, wine and energy
Shlomo Klein, Producer of Kosherpalooza and publisher of the Fleishigs magazine, says that, “Kosherpalooza is extremely unique and important. This is a way for us to show the world how amazing kosher is.”
Herzog meets families of female soldiers taken hostage
President Isaac and First Lady Michal Herzog meet with the families of the 5 IDF observers who were brutally kidnapped on October 7.
Live:
Live: Jerusalem Day celebrations at Yeshivat Hakotel
Celebrations begin for 57th anniversary of the liberation of Jerusalem.
Halevi on Hezbollah attacks:
Chief of Staff in north: 'We're approaching point where a decision needs to be made'
IDF Chief of Staff holds situational assessment in north following uptick in Hezbollah attacks, says IDF is ready for an offensive in the north.
Netanyahu to Macron:
Netanyahu to Macron: 'Hostage deal outline would allow Israel to eliminate Hamas'
Netanyahu informed the French President of the details of the outline for the release of the hostages and emphasized that it allows Israel to realize all the goals of the war it has defined.
Israel signs $3 billion deal to purchase 3rd F-35 squadron
Deal finalized to procure 25 F-35 'Adir' aircraft. Deliveries to start in 2028, will raise total number of F-35s in IAF to 75.
From Columbia alum:
Bar Ilan U. receives record $260 million donation from Columbia alum
The donation from a Jewish graduate of Columbia University who served in World War Two is one of the largest ever to any Israeli university.
High-risk search underway in Afula region
Daniel Denan, 65, is considered to be in significant danger after all contact with him was lost on June 2nd.
Mile-long terror tunnel uncovered and destroyed in central Gaza
During raids in Sabra area, troops located rocket warheads and many weapons including rockets and an anti-aircraft missile launcher.
Survey:
Survey: US Jews more optimistic about Israel's future than America's
Jewish People Policy Institute publishes results of Kol Haam: Voice of the Jewish People Survey, which show more Jews believe US is not supporting Israel enough.
TIME:
Biden: 'Hamas could end this tomorrow'
President Joe Biden spoke to TIME Washington Bureau Chief, Massimo Calabresi, and Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, on China, Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel, but refused to disclose any details on his upcoming meeting with Bibi.
ADL accuses Jewish Voice for Peace of violating campaign finance laws
Anti-Defamation League files complaint with FEC against Jewish Voice for Peace Action PAC for only spending 2% of funds on candidates, accepting donations in excess of legal limits.
'Clear and repeated anti-Israel bias'
'Clear and repeated anti-Israel bias'|European Jewish leaders condemn EU High Commissioner
Over 100 Jewish leaders from across Europe met to discuss operational methods to combat the harassment of Jews on the continent and the rising tide of antisemitic hate since October 7.
Leading airline: Maldives to permit Israelis entry
Leading airline cancels instruction to bar Israelis from boarding flights to Maldives, indicates that ban on entry may be canceled.
Historic event:
Historic event: Children pray for hostages' release
At the opening ceremony marking the Day of Liberation and Rescue of the Jews of Europe that took place at the Western Wall, children gave a touching performance as they recited poetry excerpts and chanted psalms for the release of the hostages.
Judge orders release of Arab infiltrator 'because the war has calmed down a bit'
Lod District Court Judge Efrat Fink ruled that the resident of PA territory who infiltrated Israel should be released from detention since she had a work permit in the past and since the war is less intense.
Two UAVs intercepted over Galilee; Fire in forest near Tzfat caused by fallen debris
Two firefighting crews are working to extinguish a blaze in Birya forest caused by shrapnel from an interceptor missile.
A-G holding talks to cancel daycare subsidies for yeshiva students
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara seeks to end property tax discounts, daycare subsidies, for haredi families headed by a yeshiva student.
Arab report: Israel to agree to prisoner swap deal
Prisoner swap deal could take effect next week, if all goes as planned; Egypt worries that Israel will refuse to commit to a ceasefire.
Concerning trend
Concerning trend | Arson cases in Judea and Samaria spike by over 100%
In the past week alone, firefighters have tended to around 600 fires in open areas in Judea and Samaria, while a normal week sees 30-40.
Lebanese report:
Lebanese report: Israel to declare war in the near future
British sources believe Israel will attack Lebanon in mid-June, report says.
After more than nine hours:
After more than nine hours: Fires in Kiryat Shmona region under control; 16 injured
Falling rocket debris and strikes from UAVs that were not intercepted caused large fires in significant areas of northern Israel. Civilians evacuated. Six reservists and five civilians injured.
Son of slain hostage:
Son of slain hostage: 'Hamas abducted them and Hamas was responsible for their lives'
Guy, the son of Yoram Metzger, who was killed in Hamas captivity, blames the terrorist organization, and no one else for his father's death, says the family was ready to receive the news.
Smoked salmon recalled due to listeria concerns
Yisragal Meterman recalls lox bearing expiry dates in early June, due to concerns of listeria monocytogenes.
Virginia Governor Youngkin receives CAM Annual Civic Leadership Award
First-ever state-focused Summit to Combat Antisemitism brings together state officials to foster dialogue, develop strategies, and propose solutions for fighting hate.
San Francisco:
San Francisco: Anti-Israel demonstrators arrested in building hosting Israeli Consulate
Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators who occupied lobby of a San Francisco building that houses the Israeli Consulate.
Planned a shooting attack
Two armed terrorists who planned a shooting attack eliminated near Tulkarm
Two armed terrorists approach fence with the goal of carrying out a shooting attack on Israeli towns. Soldiers from Unit 636 eliminate the terrorists.
US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal
US submits new resolution to the UN Security Council expressing support for the hostage release and ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden last week.
Germany:
Germany: Anti-terrorism unit investigating knife attack that killed cop
Anti-terrorism prosecutors in Germany take over investigation into Friday’s knife attack in Mannheim that killed a police officer.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: The new concept led by the War Cabinet is exploding in our faces
Finance Minister comments on the fires that are raging in the north: A year ago there was a defense minister who said we would return Lebanon to the Stone Age. The time has come.
Thousands march in London, demanding hostages' return
Among those present were aunt and uncle of Omer Neutra, who is still held captive, and parents of Oz Daniel, whose body is being held by Hamas.
