'It is unjust'
Hamas seeks legal removal from UK terror list, claims proscription unjust
Hamas files a legal request to be removed from the UK’s list of terrorist groups, asserting it is a legitimate “resistance movement”.
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Liri Albag responds to attacks
Liri Albag responds to attacks against her: Let’s fight our enemies, not each other
Liri Albag, a survivor of Hamas captivity, responds to the attacks against her after she accused Netanyahu of failures which led to the October 7 massacre.
‘We remain hopeful’:
‘We remain hopeful’: Vance meets Hamas captivity survivors and hostage families
Vice President JD Vance meets with Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages still held in Gaza, reaffirming the US commitment to securing the release of all 59 remaining hostages and expressing hope and urgency in ongoing efforts.
Pentagon report:
Pentagon report suggests US troops may have contracted COVID months before outbreak
A newly revealed Pentagon report indicates seven US troops may have contracted COVID-19-like symptoms in Wuhan during the October 2019 World Military Games—months before the official start of the pandemic. Critics accuse the Biden administration of concealing the findings.
MK Illouz:
MK Illouz: Open your borders to Gazans – or expose your hypocrisy
MK Dan Illouz introduced a resolution calling on the international community to open its gates to refugees from the Gaza Strip at the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
Yesha Council to Huckabee:
Yesha Council congratulates Huckabee: You are a true partner of the people of Israel
Chairman of the Yesha Council, Yisrael Ganz, sent a letter to Mike Huckabee congratulating him on his confirmation in the Senate as US Ambassador to Israel.
Senate confirms Mike Huckabee as US Ambassador to Israel
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, one of Israel's strongest supporters in the Democratic party, was the lone Democrat to vote to confirm Huckabee, who was confirmed 53-46.
China not included
Stock market surges as Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days for all countries except China
US President says tariffs on China will rise to 125% in response to China's latest economic moves against the US, but tariffs on the rest of the world will be frozen to allow for negotiations.
2nd year in a row:
2nd year in a row: Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war
The annual Israeli Air Force flyby and Navy sailby will not take place this year due to the war. The Memorial Day flyby will take place as usual.
US to screen prospective immigrant social media accounts for antisemitism
US Citizenship and Immigration Service announces that immigration benefits will be denied to people "social media content that indicates an alien endorsing, espousing, promoting, or supporting antisemitic terrorism, antisemitic terrorist organizations, or other antisemitic activity" is found on their accounts.
'Moved by what I’ve seen'
IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers: 'Moved by what I’ve seen'
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center a spoke with the wounded, and listened to their stories.
Wounded Bedouin officer buys Gush Etzion's chametz
Lt. Col. Hadi Falah, a Bedouin officer in the IDF who was seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip and who had asked to purchase chametz from Israeli Jews, makes the purchase from Tel Hashormer Hospital.
China raises retaliatory tariffs on US to 84%
Chinese Commerce Ministry vows to 'fight to the end' in escalating trade war with US after Trump Administration raises tariffs on China to 104%.
Footage from Shechem:
Footage from Shechem: Undercover Israeli forces surprise most wanted terrorist
Dramatic footage shows the moment Israeli forces, disguised as Arabs, arrested Mahmoud al-Bana a senior terrorist in the dismantled 'Lion's Den' terrorist network.
IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah
The IDF's Arabic-language spokesman revealed that Hezbollah has been attempting to rebuild an underground weapons production facility in Beirut in violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Terrorist who burned Jewish family's home to pay 47k to family
Court approves settlement for one of the terrorists involved in racially-motivated arson of Yushvaev family's home.
Argentina:
Argentina: Lead prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei in AMIA bombing
Sebastián Lorenzo Basso, the lead prosecutor in the case of the 1994 AMIA bombing of the Jewish Community Center, requests an international arrest warrant for Iran's Supreme Leader for "direct involvement" in the attack.
Security forces launch extensive operation in Shechem
During the operation, the forces apprehended two terrorists, including a former senior member of the 'Lions' Den' terror organization.
Israeli consumers break Passover shopping record
Shva data indicates that in March 2025 credit card spending in Israel reached a new high of 47.584 billion shekels.
Lahav 433 investigates after MKs received threatening letters
Police investigating threatening letters sent to coalition MKs and their families, details gagged.
Heroism:
At 8:40 I wrote, 'Nahal Oz has fallen'
20-year-old Maya Braun shares her lookout team's unimaginable heroism in Nahal Oz on October 7th.
Watch:
Watch: IDF destroys Rafah terror tunnel
Givati Brigade troops locate, dismantle terror tunnel shafts and other terrorist infrastructure in Rafah.
Netanyahu appears in court only 3 hours after landing
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court this morning for testimony on Case 1000, only 3 hours after returning from US.
Bnei Brak resident arrested on suspicion of burning synagogue
Police arrest Bnei Brak resident suspected of involvement in Tel Aviv synagogue arson.
IAF bombs 45 terror targets, eliminates terror cells
IDF forces continue ground operations in Gaza, deepening hold in Tel Sultan, IAF strikes 45 targets.
Dominican Republic:
98 dead after roof collapses at Dominican Republic club
Jet Set tragedy leaves 98 dead, including several high-profile individuals and celebrated merengue artist Rubby Pérez, who was performing when the roof collapsed.
Microsoft fires employees who protested company's pro-Israel policy
Two Microsoft employees interrupt company's 50th anniversary celebrations to protest provision of services to IDF.
Condition of Rabbi Meir Mazuz deteriorates
Public asked to pray for recovery of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, readmitted days after discharge from hospital.
Matzah kits distributed in Muslim country
Jewish community in Azerbaijan prepares for Passover – and calls to strengthen ties with Israel and the US.
Deputy Foreign Minister Haskel returns from 24-hour diplomatic visit to Malawi
Deputy FM Sharren Haskel returns from Malawi with agreement for bringing agricultural and nursing workers to Israel.
Doctor severely injured in Rafah helicopter crash returns to work
Seven months after being severely injured in a helicopter crash in Rafah and undergoing intense rehab, Dr. Eyal Hayman returns to work.
18 months into the war, just 25% of Gaza tunnels are destroyed
Security source says IDF succeeded in destroying only about one quarter of Hamas' tunnels in Gaza, estimates are that there are tunnels which cross into Egypt.
Trump administration freezes over $1.7 billion in funding for Cornell and Northwestern
Trump administration freezes over $1.7 billion in federal funding for Cornell and Northwestern universities amid ongoing antisemitism investigations.
'You saved my life'
'You saved my life': Freed hostages thank Trump, call for efforts to free others
Keith Siegel, Aviva Siegel and Iair Horn, former hostages released from Hamas captivity, thank Trump during a Republican event, crediting him with saving their lives and urging him to keep working to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza. Trump: We’ll not rest until your loved ones have been returned home.
Iran defies Trump by bolstering militias in Iraq with long-range missiles
Iran has delivered advanced long-range missiles to militias in Iraq for the first time, heightening regional tensions as nuclear negotiations with the US loom.
US Energy Secretary:
US Energy Secretary: Iran faces harsher sanctions without nuclear deal progress
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns of intensified sanctions on Iran if it fails to reach a nuclear agreement with the Trump administration.
Judge to rule Friday on deportation case of Columbia University anti-Israel activist
Louisiana immigration judge is weighing whether to end deportation proceedings against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist detained for his involvement in anti-Israel protests.
Hezbollah:
Hezbollah willing to discuss disarmament if Israel withdraws from south Lebanon
Senior Hezbollah official expresses readiness to negotiate disarmament with Lebanon’s president—on condition that Israel withdraws from strategic positions in the south and halts its military operations.
Smotrich to Netanyahu:
Smotrich calls on Netanyahu: Do not summon Ronen Bar to discussions, do not work with him
Minister Smotrich blasts the Supreme Court's ruling which froze the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, calls on the Prime Minister not to cooperate with Ronen Bar.
Sa’ar to Sky News Arabia:
Sa’ar to Sky News Arabia: It is Hamas’s fault that the war is going on
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells Sky News Arabia that Hamas is solely responsible for the continued war in Gaza, citing its refusal to disarm and release hostages. He stresses that even Palestinian Arab civilians are aware of Hamas’s role in fueling the conflict.
