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Report:

Report: US mediating agreement between Israel and Lebanon

Israeli official says the first phase would include a "freeze of the situation" under which Hezbollah would be removed from the border by several kilometers - but not beyond the Litani River.

Report: US mediating agreement between Israel and Lebanon

Amid campus protests

US House approves antisemitism bill amid campus protests

House of Representatives approves bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act by a majority of 320 to 91.

US House approves antisemitism bill amid campus protests

In the Dead Sea

Search and rescue teams locate six missing people in the Dead Sea

Megilot Search and Rescue Unit locates six missing persons who disappeared from a party at the Neve Midbar Beach in the Dead Sea.

Search and rescue teams locate six missing people in the Dead Sea

Blinken:

Blinken: The deal is there, Hamas should take it

Secretary of State speaks to reporters, reiterates position about Rafah operation: We cannot, will not support a major military operation in Rafah absent an effective plan to make sure that civilians are not harmed.

Blinken: The deal is there, Hamas should take it

Colombia Pres. severs diplomatic ties with Israel

Israeli Foreign Minister Katz accuses President Gustavo Petro of siding "with the most despicable monsters known to mankind who burned babies, murdered children, raped women and kidnapped innocent civilians."

Colombia Pres. severs diplomatic ties with Israel

Columbia Pres:

Columbia Pres. says school 'proposals on divestment' from Israel as protesters demanded

After police remove anti-Israel protesters, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik reveals university officials considered acceding to protesters' demands, says they protested for an 'important cause.'

Columbia Pres. says school 'proposals on divestment' from Israel as protesters demanded

Israel warns:

Israel warns: ICC warrants will lead to retaliation against PA

The Biden administration has made clear to ICC officials in private that arrest warrants against Israeli leaders would be a mistake and that the US doesn't support the action.

Israel warns: ICC warrants will lead to retaliation against PA

Australia:

Australia: Teen who stabbed Bishop accused of plotting to attack Jews

Prosecutors reveal that after stabbing a Bishop in a church attack, 15-year-old boy messaged his friends saying, "I want to do it to a bunch of Jews. I want to attack Jews here."

Australia: Teen who stabbed Bishop accused of plotting to attack Jews

IDF Chief of Staff:

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Offensive operation in Gaza will continue with strength'

LTG Herzi Halevi conducted a tour and held a situational assessment at the Lebanese border and spoke with reserve commanders of the "Etzioni" Brigade (6).

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Offensive operation in Gaza will continue with strength'

Report:

Report: US missile defense system had 25% success rate during Iran attack

Of 8 SM-3 interceptors, only 2 reportedly intercepted their ballistic missile targets. US pilots and radar were instrumental in repelling Iran's 320 missiles and drones.

Report: US missile defense system had 25% success rate during Iran attack

Gallant to Blinken:

Gallant to Blinken: 'Determined to bring back the hostages, ready to go into Rafah'

The Defense Minister and US Secretary of State toured Kibbutz Nir Oz and the Kerem Shalom Crossing and discussed the hostage negotiations and humanitarian aid efforts.

Gallant to Blinken: 'Determined to bring back the hostages, ready to go into Rafah'

For first time since war began:

For first time since war began: Aid enters Gaza through Erez Crossing

According to the IDF, entry of humanitarian aid through the Erez Crossing was made possible after engineering work was carried out in the area by the Engineering Units and additional IDF forces.

For first time since war began: Aid enters Gaza through Erez Crossing

Erdan:

Erdan: UN is the main impediment to Middle East peace

As UN General Assembly meets to discuss PA statehood bid, Israeli ambassador accuses body of supporting the modern-day Nazis who seek to eliminate the Jewish people.

Erdan: UN is the main impediment to Middle East peace

Jewish UCLA student:

Jewish UCLA student: 'Jews of LA said enough is enough'

Eli Tsives, a Jewish student at UCLA says Los Angeles Jews came to the campus to draw police to enforce the anti-Israel protesters who have been harassing him and other Jewish students.

Jewish UCLA student: 'Jews of LA said enough is enough'

US Defense Secretary:

US Defense Secretary: 'US troops at Gaza pier may be fired at and return fire'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tells Congressional committee American forces helping build pier for aid off of Gaza coast can shoot back if they are fired on from Gaza.

US Defense Secretary: 'US troops at Gaza pier may be fired at and return fire'

Pro-Hamas hackers break into Israeli soccer team's website

Hackers identifying as a group called 'GAZA4EVER,' hacked the official Hapoel Be'er Sheva website, posting messages against Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Pro-Hamas hackers break into Israeli soccer team's website

IDF Arabic spokesman dismantles Hezbollah lie

After Hezbollah claims through an affiliated reporter to have struck an IDF vehicle, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee reveals a civilian poultry truck was actually struck.

IDF Arabic spokesman dismantles Hezbollah lie

Netanyahu to Blinken:

Netanyahu to Blinken: 'We will not accept a deal that ends war'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made to the Prime Minister clear that the US objects to an operation without an executable plan to protect the civilian population and evacuate civilians.

Netanyahu to Blinken: 'We will not accept a deal that ends war'

Jewish administrative detainees launch hunger strike

Attorneys accuse Defense Minister, defense establishment of targeting Jews while releasing terrorists due to 'lack of prison space' after Yitzhar residents arrested over response to murder of 14-year-old Jewish sheperd.

Jewish administrative detainees launch hunger strike

IDF soldiers detonate explosives thrown by terrorists at Israeli vehicle

IDF soldiers detonated an explosive device after it was thrown by terrorists at an Israeli vehicle near the village of Azzoun in the Efraim Brigade region, no one was injured and no damage was caused. IDF forces continue to search for the terrorists.

IDF soldiers detonate explosives thrown by terrorists at Israeli vehicle

Temple Mount:

Police arrested teenage girl who hung Israeli flag over her shoulders on the Temple Mount.

A police officer on the Temple Mount demanded that a teenage girl remove the Israeli flag that she hung on her shoulders and upon exiting the Mount detained her and her friend.

Police arrested teenage girl who hung Israeli flag over her shoulders on the Temple Mount.

West Yorkshire Police officer charged with two terrorism offenses

PC Mohammed Adil, from Bradford, is charged with two counts of publishing an image in support of an illegal organization, specifically Hamas.

West Yorkshire Police officer charged with two terrorism offenses

Watch: At UCLA, protesters clash with Los Angeles police

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Los Angeles police during violent demonstrations against Israel-Hamas war at UCLA.

Watch: At UCLA, protesters clash with Los Angeles police

Report:

Report: Prisoner swap agreement doesn't include IDF withdrawal from Gaza

Hamas source says terror group 'still examining proposal for a ceasefire; Blinken's words are an attempt to pressure Hamas.'

Report: Prisoner swap agreement doesn't include IDF withdrawal from Gaza

Firebomb hurled at Warsaw synagogue

'Outrageous antisemitic attacks such as this can not be tolerated, perpetrators must be found and punished,' Israel's Amb. to Poland urges.

Firebomb hurled at Warsaw synagogue

Bereaved Brother:

Bereaved Brother: 'I'd love to meet the soldier who fired the shot, I can't be angry.'

Shaked Aviv, brother of Master Sergeant (res.) Ido Aviv, killed in Gaza, spoke about his brother: ‘He seemed to be a person who was resilient to everything.’

Bereaved Brother: 'I'd love to meet the soldier who fired the shot, I can't be angry.'

During wartime:

During wartime: Security forces demolish buildings in Jewish community

Civil Administration claims Givat Or Meir structures built on 'private Palestinian land,' source familiar with issue claims 'all considerations' were taken into account.

During wartime: Security forces demolish buildings in Jewish community

PM Netanyahu meets US Sec. of State Blinken in Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, hold private meeting at Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, to be followed by expanded meeting.

PM Netanyahu meets US Sec. of State Blinken in Jerusalem

Blinken speaks with protesters demanding hostages' release

'We will not rest until everyone – man, woman, soldier, civilian, young, old – is back home,' US Sec. of State Antony Blinken promises.

Blinken speaks with protesters demanding hostages' release

Israeli dairy giant announces price hike

Tnuva's price-controlled dairy products to rise in price immediately, other products to see rises later this month.

Israeli dairy giant announces price hike

Missiles on northern Israel: Two men lightly injured from blast

IAF planes attack Hezbollah terror targets in five areas in southern Lebanon; two men injured after antitank missiles fired towards northern Israel.

Missiles on northern Israel: Two men lightly injured from blast

Watch:

Watch: First UAV squadron that identified Hamas terrorists on October 7

New documentation disclosed by Israel Air Force's UAV squadron sent to the Gaza Strip reveals the immense number of terrorists that infiltrated Israel on the day of the massacre.

Watch: First UAV squadron that identified Hamas terrorists on October 7

Sec. of State blames Hamas

Sec. of State blames Hamas | Blinken to Herzog: 'No delays, no excuses' for ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, meets Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv to discuss ongoing war with Hamas. 'Only reason deal wouldn't be achieved is because of Hamas.'

Sec. of State blames Hamas | Blinken to Herzog: 'No delays, no excuses' for ceasefire deal

Report:

Report: Biden considering bringing Palestinian Arabs from Gaza to the US

President Biden is considering offering Palestinian Arabs a permanent safe haven, with various benefits that could eventually lead to permanent residency and possible US citizenship,

Report: Biden considering bringing Palestinian Arabs from Gaza to the US

IDF recommends: Cancel Lag Ba'omer events in Meron

Due to security concerns in northern Israel, IDF recommends canceling annual Lag Ba'omer celebration in Meron.

IDF recommends: Cancel Lag Ba'omer events in Meron

'Antisemitism is despicable'

Biden proclaims May as Jewish Heritage Month: Acts of antisemitism are despicable

US President condemns Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel and antisemitism at home in annual proclamation of Jewish American Heritage Month.

Biden proclaims May as Jewish Heritage Month: Acts of antisemitism are despicable

Amid anti-Israel protests:

Police officers enter Columbia University campus amid anti-Israel protests

Large numbers of New York City police officers enter Columbia University as dozens of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters remain on the campus. At least 100 people arrested.

Police officers enter Columbia University campus amid anti-Israel protests

Watch:

Watch: Activists block aid trucks to Gaza at Allenby Crossing

Activists from the Tzav 9 organization blocked Allenby Crossing for the movement of aid trucks that are supposed to cross from Jordan to the Gaza Strip.

Watch: Activists block aid trucks to Gaza at Allenby Crossing

Watch:

Watch: Protesters who took over building demand 'humanitarian aid'

After taking over Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, protesters demand food for those who continue to occupy the building.

Watch: Protesters who took over building demand 'humanitarian aid'

Israel takes action against UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini submitted a request to enter Israel and Gaza, but was refused.

Israel takes action against UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini