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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.

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Jerusalem busker missing in Tzfat region

Zipora Alexandra, who frequently performed at Zion Square in Jerusalem, has been missing for over eight days.

Jerusalem busker missing in Tzfat region

PM's refusal:

PM refused to permit Jordanian helicopters to fly Mahmoud Abbas from Ramallah to Damascus

Mahmoud Abbas had to drive from Ramallah to the Allenby Bridge, where he crossed the border to Jordan, and flew from there by Jordanian helicopter to Syria.

PM refused to permit Jordanian helicopters to fly Mahmoud Abbas from Ramallah to Damascus

Brother of hostage:

Brother of hostage: 'Siege on Hamas until hostages return'

Roi Baruch, the brother of hostage Uriel Baruch whose body is held in the Gaza Strip, asked MK Tzvi Succot to exert pressure on the government not to carry out a partial deal.

Brother of hostage: 'Siege on Hamas until hostages return'

Suspects arrested for ordering grenade sent to governor

After charges were filed against those who placed the stun grenade near the home of the Merom Galil governor, the police arrested two additional suspects on suspicion of ordering the act.

Suspects arrested for ordering grenade sent to governor

Hostages' families: Deal must bring everyone home, in one stage

Families of hostages held in Gaza hold demonstration demanding deal with Hamas include only one stage and bring home everyone who is still held captive. 'No stages, no division into groups!'

Hostages' families: Deal must bring everyone home, in one stage

Iranian Crown Prince:

Iranian Crown Prince: 'Nuclear talks will not bring peace to the Middle East'

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi warns, 'Regime uses diplomacy as a tactic to buy time, this is not the time to rescue a dying regime.'

Iranian Crown Prince: 'Nuclear talks will not bring peace to the Middle East'

Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: Security forces arrest accomplices to Funduq terror attack

Soldiers from IDF's Duvdevan Unit apprehend two accomplices involved in al-Funduq attack.

Dramatic footage: Security forces arrest accomplices to Funduq terror attack

Watch: Ishay Ribo and ElaytZur sing hit 'Od Yoter Tov'

Singer ElaytZur, creator of the hit 'Od Yoter Tov' song, attends performance by singer Ishay Ribo in Jerusalem, and joins him on stage, drawing crowd into spontaneous dance.

Watch: Ishay Ribo and ElaytZur sing hit 'Od Yoter Tov'

Bereaved families:

Bereaved families: 'Ending the war threatens Israel'

More than 1000 bereaved families have signed a letter contradicting the various calls to end the war from various groups of IDF soldiers.

Bereaved families: 'Ending the war threatens Israel'

Gaza: 40 targets struck, terrorists eliminated

IDF forces continue war against Hamas throughout Gaza, destroying dozens of terror targets and eliminating terrorists.

Gaza: 40 targets struck, terrorists eliminated

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall: Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks about the war against Hamas in Gaza and the Iranian threat in question-and-answer session following Western Wall visit.

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall: Trump made it clear - Iran will never have a nuclear weapon

Teens charged with joining ISIS, planning attack on synagogue

Israeli Arab teen and a Palestinian Authority teen charged with planning terror attack on Lod synagogue, inspired by ISIS.

Teens charged with joining ISIS, planning attack on synagogue

Rabbis plead: Pray for recovery of Rabbi Meir Mazuz

Tunisian rabbis urge public to utilize the auspicious seventh night of Passover to beg for the recovery of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, whose condition has not improved.

Rabbis plead: Pray for recovery of Rabbi Meir Mazuz

Poll:

Poll: Most Israelis opposed to employing Palestinian Arabs in construction

Among Jewish Israelis 93% do not trust Palestinian Authority Arabs after the October 7 massacre; 44% of Arab Israelis agree.

Poll: Most Israelis opposed to employing Palestinian Arabs in construction

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall:

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall: President & American people pray for the peace of Jerusalem

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visits Western Wall, brings note from US President Donald Trump.

Amb. Huckabee at Western Wall: President & American people pray for the peace of Jerusalem

Otzma Yehudit rises to 11 seats in new poll

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett would relegate Likud to second-largest in the Knesset, but greatly reduce Bennett's potential partners in an anti-Netanyahu coalition.

Otzma Yehudit rises to 11 seats in new poll

US says China-linked satellite firm is aiding Houthi attacks on US naval forces

US officials say a Chinese satellite company tied to Beijing’s military is providing targeting intelligence to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, despite repeated diplomatic warnings to China.

US says China-linked satellite firm is aiding Houthi attacks on US naval forces

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Missile from Yemen intercepted, sirens in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Shfela region

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Shfela and Sharon regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says one missile was successfully intercepted. Magen David Adom: No reports of injuries.

Missile from Yemen intercepted, sirens in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the Shfela region

Report:

Report: Iran presented multi-phase nuclear proposal in Oman talks with US

Iran International reports that Tehran laid out a three-phase plan to Washington during talks in Oman, proposing curbs on uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief. The US welcomed the proposal, but skepticism remains over Iran's motives.

Report: Iran presented multi-phase nuclear proposal in Oman talks with US

IAEA chief:

IAEA chief: US-Iran talks are at a 'critical phase'

The UN’s atomic watchdog chief says during visit to Tehran that negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear program are at a pivotal stage.

IAEA chief: US-Iran talks are at a 'critical phase'

Reports in Italy:

Reports in Italy: Israeli woman killed in cable car crash near Naples

Four killed, one seriously injured after cable rips, sending cable car crashing down.

Reports in Italy: Israeli woman killed in cable car crash near Naples

Greece:

Israeli collapses and dies during Passover vacation in Greece

A man in his 70s, vacationing with his family in Crete for Passover, collapses and is pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be transferred to Athens and then flown to Israel.

Israeli collapses and dies during Passover vacation in Greece

Yossi Dagan:

Yossi Dagan: Arrest Palestinian Authority official who incited to murder

The head of the Samaria Regional Council demands the arrest of the former Palestinian Authority "Prime Minister" following his statement that "every settler is a soldier, and every soldier is a settler."

Yossi Dagan: Arrest Palestinian Authority official who incited to murder

Belize:

US man shot dead after attempted plane hijacking in Belize

US citizen killed after attempting to hijack a domestic flight in Belize, slashing passengers before being shot by another traveler. Authorities investigating how the attacker entered the country and boarded the flight with a weapon.

US man shot dead after attempted plane hijacking in Belize

Hostages' families fume: Our loved ones have been abandoned

Minister Ron Dermer, leader of the hostage negotiations team, enrages hostages' relatives: 'Don't you dare differentiate between hostages - all must be released together.'

Hostages' families fume: Our loved ones have been abandoned

Hamas rejects Israel's hostage deal proposal

The terror organization stressed that it is ready to release all hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and an end to the war.

Hamas rejects Israel's hostage deal proposal

Keith Siegel reveals:

Keith Siegel reveals: Hamas tried to convince us to convert to Islam

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel revealed new details about the abuse and starvation during his time in captivity with abducted soldier Matan Angrest.

Keith Siegel reveals: Hamas tried to convince us to convert to Islam

Trump responds to report:

Trump responds to report: 'I wouldn't say I waved off attack on Iran, I'm not in a rush'

President Trump addressed a report that he shelved an Israeli plan to attack Iranian nuclear facilities and stated that he prefers to attempt a diplomatic method first.

Trump responds to report: 'I wouldn't say I waved off attack on Iran, I'm not in a rush'

Two dead, six injured in Florida university shooting

Florida State University shooting leaves two dead, multiple hospitalized; one suspect in custody.

Two dead, six injured in Florida university shooting

'Uniquely suited'

President Herzog lauds Rabbi Yehudah Kaploun's appointment as antisemitism envoy

Herzog noted that Kaploun's appointment 'reflects the deep commitment of President Donald Trump and his administration to the Jewish community in America, to the safety, freedom, dignity, and well‑being of Jews around the world.'

President Herzog lauds Rabbi Yehudah Kaploun's appointment as antisemitism envoy

Suspicious envelope arrives at home of MK Avi Maoz

Police called to home of MK Avi Maoz following delivery of suspicious envelope.

Suspicious envelope arrives at home of MK Avi Maoz

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'These are the reasons I won't sit with Ronen Bar'

Finance Minister states no court has the power to force the government to trust an official in whom it has lost all trust.

Smotrich: 'These are the reasons I won't sit with Ronen Bar'

After Temple Mount visit

After Temple Mount visit: Hamas threatens MK Tzvi Succot

The terror organization condemned the 'frantic attempts to Judaize and seize Islamic holy sites' and called on Muslims to rise up to defend the site. Succot: 'The days of fear are over.'

After Temple Mount visit: Hamas threatens MK Tzvi Succot

Russia seeks to strengthen ties with Iran

Following a meeting in Moscow between President Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated: 'We intend to further expand mutually beneficial ties with Iran.'

Russia seeks to strengthen ties with Iran

'Appalling act of violence'

Israeli Consul General in NY sends letter to Gov. Shapiro following arson attack

Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, sent a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro after the latter's residence was targeted on Saturday night in an arson attack.

Israeli Consul General in NY sends letter to Gov. Shapiro following arson attack

'Missile incoming'

Home Front Command to send early alerts about Houthi missile attacks

The IDF announced that a preliminary guideline will be issued prior to the activation of an official alert to allow civilians to move to safer nearby shelters.

Home Front Command to send early alerts about Houthi missile attacks

Saudi Defense Minister, son of King, visits Iran

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud is highest highest-ranking Saudi to visit Iran in nearly 30 years. He will meet with the chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces.

Saudi Defense Minister, son of King, visits Iran

Netanyahu does not deny that Trump nixed strike on Iran

The Prime Minister's office responded to a report that Israel was ready to strike Iran, but the US President stopped it and stated, 'As the Prime Minister declared more than once: Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.'

Netanyahu does not deny that Trump nixed strike on Iran

Ex-FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran

Abouzar Rahmati, who previously served in the IRGC, pleaded guilty to spying for Iran from 2017-2024, giving Iran hundreds of gigabytes of data on US aviation and solar energy industries.

Ex-FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran