Supreme Court grants extension for Ronen Bar's response
A new report suggests that the added time is due to the Prime Minister's Office working to reach a compromise with Bar.
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Emily responds:
Emily responds: I have been granted the privilege, Am Israel Chai!
Captivity survivor Emily Damari responds to the announcement that she will light a torch at the Independence Day opening ceremony.
'Jews will kill Jews'
Yair Lapid warns of political violence: 'Jews will kill Jews'
The Opposition Leader delivered an address claiming that he has information that there is a fear of a political assassination and that the Shin Bet director is the most probable target.
Ben Shapiro to light Independence Day torch
Minister Miri Regev has announced that Ben Shapiro, known for his advocacy for Israel, will be honored with a torch lighting on Mt. Herzl.
Independence Day:
Independence Day: Bereaved father and released hostage to light torch
Released hostage Emily Damari and Oren Smadja, who lost his son in Gaza, will jointly light a torch on Independence Day.
Chief of Staff in Syria:
Chief of Staff in Syria: We are holding key positions with strategic significance
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir conducted a field tour and situational assessment in Syria. 'We don’t know how things will develop here, but our presence has significant security importance.'
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'God is the most important party in the coalition'
During a condolence call with Minister Ben-Tzur, who is mourning his mother passing, Netanyahu emphasized the importance of divine assistance in the government.
Ben Gurion Airport
Two yeshiva students arrested for draft dodging while attempting to leave the country
Two yeshiva students who failed to report to the IDF recruitment office were arrested at Ben Gurion Airport while attempting to leave the country.
They defeated Hitler:
They defeated Hitler: The survivors participating in the Remembrance Day ceremony
Holocaust Remembrance Day will open with a torch lighting ceremony on Wednesday evening in Jerusalem.
Deputy head of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 eliminated
The IDF has killed Hussein Ali Nasr, who served as deputy head of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 and smuggled weapons and funds to Hezbollah.
Shooting on aid workers
Shooting at aid workers | IDF: Allegations of executions are 'baseless blood libels'
The IDF published the findings of the investigation into the attack on rescue vehicles in Rafah: 15 Palestinian Arabs killed, six of whom were Hamas members. Golani Reconnaissance Battalion deputy commander to be dismissed.
Following series of incidents:
Following a series of incidents IDF Chief of Staff orders a safety curfew
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir orders a safety curfew to be imposed in all IDF units, following several dangerous and fatal incidents that occurred in various units.
Pope calls antisemitism "worrying," again demands ceasefire
Pope Francis uses Easter address to condemn "dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation" in Gaza, says "growing climate of antisemitism around the world is worrisome."
"Just a little longer"
"Just a little longer:" The cry of the hostage families at the Gaza border
The grandmother of Edan Alexander states at the Gaza border, "Grandma doesn't give up on her grandson! Grandma is strong for her grandson."
Minister Porush welcomes new US Ambassador to Israel
Minister of Jerusalem and Jewish Tradition, Meir Porush, welcomes Michael Huckabee on his new appointment as Ambassador of the United States to Israel.
Hamas holding 20,000 terrorists for Day of Command if Israel resumes fighting
Hamas holding 20,000 terrorists in displaced cities, to maintain force for broad maneuver, while attempts to attack IDF forces continue.
Ex-PM Naftali Bennett taken to hospital
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett underwent a cardiac catheterization for a health incident that occurred overnight.
Jerusalem Post editor:
Jerusalem Post editor: In what democratic country can a journalist's cellphone be taken?
Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Zvika Klein accuses police of confiscating and failing to return his cell phone despite having no court order to take or hold the phone.
'Just believe':
Hostage's father sends his son a message of strength
Adi Alexander calls on the Trump administration to hold direct negotiations with Hamas for release of the hostages and sends a message to his son: 'No one has forgotten you, we are fighting for your release.'
Sinkhole opens on Tel Aviv road
Police close off Herbert Samuel St. after sinkhole opens in right lane early Sunday morning. No injuries reported.
Dimona to award honorary citizenship to Minister Smotrich
Mayor of Dimona, Benny Bitton, announces that Dimona will award honorary citizenship to Minister Smotrich for his contribution to the advancement of the city.
Rabbi Mazuz to be laid to rest; Bnei Brak roads closed
The funeral of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, head of the Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva, who passed away on the seventh day of Passover, will be held in Bnei Brak at noon on Sunday. Thousands are expected to attend.
Year & a half later:
Year & a half later: Indictments formulated against Oct. 7 terrorists
The Southern District Attorney's Office announced its intention to file the first 22 indictments against terrorists who participated in the massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.
Ronen Bar to submit affidavit against govt. & set date for retirement
In the affidavit he will submit to the Supreme Court in against his dismissal, the Shin Bet chief is expected to attack the political echelon and also set a date for the end of his term.
Iran FM: Obama's deal is no longer good enough for us
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says 2015 nuclear deal is 'no longer good enough,' but offers 'lessons learned.'
Report: Israel not ruling out limited strike on Iran
Despite US President Donald Trump's refusal to support such an act, Israel has not tabled the option of conducting a limited strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Ben Gvir during Mimouna: Take out Hamas, rip them to shreds
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends traditional Mimouna gatherings at a number of locations throughout Israel.
Fire breaks out in Tiberias hotel
Seven suffer smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in hotel, firefighters gain control of flames after over two hours of effort.
Captivity survivor:
Captivity survivor: 'I told Trump that he'd been sent by G-d to save us'
Released hostage Omer Shem Tov turns to US President Donald Trump, asking him to use his power to bring the remaining 59 hostages home to their families. 'They need a miracle, too.'
Report: ISA chief Ronen Bar to step down after Memorial Day
ISA chief Ronen Bar expected announce resignation mid-May, following Memorial Day ceremonies.
G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra from Rahat fell in battle in Gaza
Command Sergeant Major G'haleb Sliman Alnasasra, 35 years old from Rahat, fell in battle in Gaza; two soldiers injured.
Watch: IDF forces targeting Hamas capabilities in Gaza
IDF forces continue operations to destroy Hamas' terror infrastructure above and below ground in Gaza.
Rabbi Meir Mazuz, 80, passes away
Rabbi Meir Mazuz, head of the Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva, passes away following deterioration in his condition.
PM's spokesman:
PM's spokesman: 'We can't bring everyone back - that's a political spin'
'Right now we cannot make a single deal to bring all the hostages back,' says Omer Dostri, spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Following Trump's order
Thousands of RFK assassination documents released, following Trump's order
US government releases nearly 10,000 pages of documents linked to the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Among them are chilling handwritten notes from gunman Sirhan Sirhan, who described an obsession with killing the senator.
Over 100 Jewish Harvard students speak out against Trump administration’s funding threat
More than 100 Jewish students at Harvard denounce the Trump administration’s threat to cut federal funding, arguing such measures misuse concerns about antisemitism and would damage the university community.
One dead as violent anti-KFC protests rock Pakistan over Gaza war
Widespread anti-KFC protests in Pakistan, fueled by anger over the war in Gaza, lead to dozens of arrests and the fatal shooting of an employee in Sheikhupura. Demonstrators accuse the chain of links to the US and Israel.
Tehran seeks assurances against future US withdrawal from new nuclear deal
Iran signals readiness to accept partial limits on its nuclear program but insists on firm guarantees that Washington won't abandon any future agreement.
IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah terrorist struck and eliminated by IDF in the area of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon. Hours earlier, the Israel Air Force eliminated Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Jaafar Mannah Asaad Abdallah in Sidon.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel!
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America
Shabbat and the Seventh Day of Passover begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until they begin in New York.
