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Yarden Bibas recalls:

Yarden Bibas recalls: The terrorists told me I’d get a better wife and better kids

“60 Minutes” airs the full interview with captivity survivor Yarden Bibas: My best friend, David Cunio, is still held in captivity. I lost my wife and kids. Sharon must not lose her husband.

Yarden Bibas recalls: The terrorists told me I’d get a better wife and better kids

Report:

Report: Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May on first foreign trip

Sources tell Axios that US President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia in mid-May, marking his first foreign trip since returning to the White House. No plans at this time for a trip to Israel.

Report: Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May on first foreign trip

Lebanon arrests suspects in rocket attacks on Israel

Lebanese authorities announce several arrests in connection with the recent rocket fire targeting Israel. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the attacks.

Lebanon arrests suspects in rocket attacks on Israel

IDF investigating Palestinian Arab claims of property damage

The IDF announced that an investigation has been opened following documentation showing soldiers damaging property in the Palestinian village of Jinba in southern Mount Hebron.

IDF investigating Palestinian Arab claims of property damage

Amit Segal wonders:

Amit Segal wonders: Is Trump serious about his threats against Iran?

Israeli political pundit explains that while Trump's threats are usually just means of pressure, this time it is different.

Amit Segal wonders: Is Trump serious about his threats against Iran?

Ministers demand to cut all power to Gaza

As part of a security consultation last night, Security Cabinet ministers called to cut off all power to Gaza to increase pressure for a deal.

Ministers demand to cut all power to Gaza

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Greek PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met this evening in Jerusalem with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Greek PM

Watch:

Watch: Israeli team works at disaster site in Thailand

IDF and the Israeli Ministry of Defense engineering and civil affairs officers arrived in Bangkok following the powerful earthquake that struck the region.

Watch: Israeli team works at disaster site in Thailand

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: Defense of Erez Crossing severely failed

The IDF inquiry into the battle at the Erez Crossing found that the soldiers failed at preventing the October 7th attack.

IDF reveals: Defense of Erez Crossing severely failed

President Herzog hosts Greek Prime Minister

President Isaac Herzog today, Sunday, met with Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

President Herzog hosts Greek Prime Minister

Macron speaks with Netanyahu, urges Israel to stop striking Gaza

The French President called on Israel to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon and discussed the situation in Syria.

Macron speaks with Netanyahu, urges Israel to stop striking Gaza

Yarden Bibas to 60 Minutes:

Yarden Bibas to 60 Minutes: 'I'm here because of Trump'

In his first interview after being released from Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas calls on the US President to stop the fighting and bring home the remaining hostages.

Yarden Bibas to 60 Minutes: 'I'm here because of Trump'

Trump's Gaza Plan:

Trump's Gaza Plan: Defense Minister appints head of Gaza Emigration Authority

Minister Katz explains how the immigration management will work to prepare and enable a safe and monitored passage of Gaza residents for voluntary departure to third countries.

Trump's Gaza Plan: Defense Minister appints head of Gaza Emigration Authority

Brooklyn tragedy:

Brooklyn tragedy: Jewish mother and two children killed in accident

Devastating accident in Brooklyn claims the lives of a Jewish mother and her two children as they were crossing the street while making their way home from synagogue.

Brooklyn tragedy: Jewish mother and two children killed in accident

'Zionism is like ISIS'

Iranian Jewish leader attacks Israel in live interview: 'Zionism is like ISIS'

In an interview with Iranian television, Rabbi Younes Hamami disavowed the State of Israel and Zionism: 'We do not approve of the Israeli government and what it is doing in the holy land.'

Iranian Jewish leader attacks Israel in live interview: 'Zionism is like ISIS'

Yeshiva Dean:

Yeshiva Dean: 'Sephardim will not be harmed by the draft law'

The Sephardic Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Betzalel Pinchasi clarified that the Sephardic public will not be the main targets of the law, emphasizing: 'We will give our lives if needed.'

Yeshiva Dean: 'Sephardim will not be harmed by the draft law'

Trump threats Iran:

Trump threats Iran: 'There will be bombing like they have never seen before'

The US President threatened severe consequences if Iran refuses a nuclear deal.

Trump threats Iran: 'There will be bombing like they have never seen before'

Likud MK:

Likud MK: 'AG has given protesters a license to kill'

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan accused the AG and ISA director of inciting violence against the government.

Likud MK: 'AG has given protesters a license to kill'

Coalition struggle:

Coalition struggle: Haredi minister denounces Diaspora Minister Chikli

The ministers clashed during a cabinet meeting today where Minister Goldknopf declared that Chikli 'devoured haredim.'

Coalition struggle: Haredi minister denounces Diaspora Minister Chikli

Iran officially rejects direct talks with US

Tehran responds to Trump’s outreach with firm rejection, citing lack of trust and unfulfilled promises.

Iran officially rejects direct talks with US

3 new MDA ambulances donated in memory of Dee family

The ambulances were donated in Jerusalem, Efrat, and Tel Aviv in memory of Lucy Dee and her daughters Maia and Rina, who were murdered by terrorists 2 years ago.

3 new MDA ambulances donated in memory of Dee family

Israel confirms:

Israel confirms: Murderers of Chabad emissary in UAE sentenced to death

UAE sentences to death three Uzbek citizens who murdered Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan late last year.

Israel confirms: Murderers of Chabad emissary in UAE sentenced to death

Hostage's wife cries out:

Hostage's wife cries out: 'I want my husband home, not on a video'

Rebecca Bohbot, wife of hostage Elkana, whose videos have been published in recent days, is disappointed that no government officials have contacted her, 'Where is the State?'

Hostage's wife cries out: 'I want my husband home, not on a video'

Watch:

Watch: IDF Troops Conduct Defensive Activities on the Syrian Hermon

Over the past week, troops of the 810th Brigade, under the command of the 210th Division, operated in new areas on the peak of the Syrian Hermon with the goal of neutralizing threats and confiscating enemy equipment in the area.

Watch: IDF Troops Conduct Defensive Activities on the Syrian Hermon

ISIS:

Israeli Arab, who pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned attack in Sharon region, arrested

Police and Shin Bet arrest 17-year-old Israeli Arab from Jisr az-Zarqa, suspected of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning to carry out a major attack in central Israel.

Israeli Arab, who pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned attack in Sharon region, arrested

Harvard Center for Middle Eastern Studies leaders dismissed

2 leaders of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) at Harvard, which has been accused of antisemitism by Jewish alumni and a former Harvard president, dismissed.

Harvard Center for Middle Eastern Studies leaders dismissed

Sirens in Jerusalem area:

Sirens in Jerusalem area: 2 missiles fired from Yemen intercepted outside of Israel

Debris from interception by Arrow missile defense system lands in Tel Aviv area.

Sirens in Jerusalem area: 2 missiles fired from Yemen intercepted outside of Israel

Pikachu flees police during anti-Erdogan protest in Turkey

Person in Pokemon costume seen fleeing police together with hundreds of other protesters during protest against arrest of Istanbul Mayor and Erdogan rival Ekrem Imamoglu/

Pikachu flees police during anti-Erdogan protest in Turkey

NYC police precinct council president tears down hostage posters

Upper West Side residents call for dismissal of president of civilian-police community group following his 'overt hatred' displayed by tearing down only posters of Israeli hostages,

NYC police precinct council president tears down hostage posters

Cabinet approves:

Cabinet approves: Maale Adumim - Jerusalem route - with no Palestinians

Cabinet approves Defense Minister's initiative for 'Sovereignty Road' in Jerusalem envelope, to divert Palestinian vehicles from route between the capital and Ma'ale Adumim.

Cabinet approves: Maale Adumim - Jerusalem route - with no Palestinians

Including a woman

Syria’s transitional government sworn in, includes a woman for the first time

Syria’s newly sworn-in transitional government includes fresh faces, including a woman for the first time, but retains key ministers.

Syria’s transitional government sworn in, includes a woman for the first time

Federal judge temporarily halts deportation of Tufts University student

Federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocks the deportation of a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University who was detained after expressing support for Palestinian Arabs.

Federal judge temporarily halts deportation of Tufts University student

Adviser reveals:

BBC Director General refused antisemitism training, adviser reveals

UK Government’s adviser on anti-Jewish hatred says that Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC, has repeatedly declined offers for antisemitism training. "Heads should roll".

BBC Director General refused antisemitism training, adviser reveals

Israel responds to Turkey:

Israel responds to Turkey: Erdogan’s hypocrisy knows no bounds

Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back at Turkey which criticized Israel’s strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon: Israel does not need Erdogan’s ridiculous moral sermons.

Israel responds to Turkey: Erdogan’s hypocrisy knows no bounds

Michael Rapaport at TA Rally:

Michael Rapaport at Tel Aviv Rally: 'A piece of my heart lives here'

Comedian Michael Rappaport spoke to a rally of hostages' families in Tel Aviv and emphasized that he could not possibly stay silent in the face of the hostility he had witnessed against Jews in Israel and around the world.

Michael Rapaport at Tel Aviv Rally: 'A piece of my heart lives here'

Hezbollah leader threatens Israel: 'We have other options'

Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem slams Israel for striking Hezbollah targets in Dahieh, calls on Lebanese government to put a stop to Israel's actions.

Hezbollah leader threatens Israel: 'We have other options'

Netanyahu's conversation with the parents of Alon Ohel

Kobi and Idit Ohel spoke on the phone with the Prime Minister after they contacted him in an urgent open letter.

Netanyahu's conversation with the parents of Alon Ohel

Israel passes counter-proposal for ceasefire to mediators

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds series of meetings following receipt of Hamas' ceasefire offer, counter-offer passed to mediators.

Israel passes counter-proposal for ceasefire to mediators

Guns found in home of protester suspected of sexual harassement

A protester arrested on suspicion of sexually harrassing a Border Police officer was found to have illegal firearms and ammunition in his home and a GPS locator on his person.

Guns found in home of protester suspected of sexual harassement

Nurse who justified murder of Shiri Bibas is fired

Oregon nurse Camesha Hart, who called Jews 'dogs and vermin', said Bibas family should be 'grateful' bodies of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir weren't returned in blue-zip body bags, is fired from position at OHSU.

Nurse who justified murder of Shiri Bibas is fired