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Reverse Rebuke:

Reverse Rebuke: Israel demands answers from Spain over Gaza flotilla

The chargé d’affaires of the Spanish embassy in Israel was summoned for a clarification meeting following videos that showed violence by the Spanish police against activists of the flotilla to Gaza.

Reverse Rebuke: Israel demands answers from Spain over Gaza flotilla

'Adios'

'Adios': Trump's puzzling post

Amid reports of the US and Iran reaching a peaceful solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump posts an image portraying a more violent one.

'Adios': Trump's puzzling post

After legal battle: Nadia Matar’s handgun returned

The police returned the gun of the chairwoman of the Sovereignty Movement, which was taken after she protested against aid to Gaza.

After legal battle: Nadia Matar’s handgun returned

National Library of Israel acquires world’s earliest known kosher cookbook

A rare 1846 volume believed to be the first kosher cookbook, widely attributed to Lady Judith Montefiore, has been acquired by the National Library of Israel, offering a glimpse into Victorian Jewish cuisine.

National Library of Israel acquires world’s earliest known kosher cookbook

Equipment stolen from car

Officer investigated over serious security offense after equipment stolen from car

Military equipment and a classified radio were stolen from the vehicle of an officer who was on sick leave, and the Military Intelligence Service has opened an investigation against him on suspicion of harming state security.

Officer investigated over serious security offense after equipment stolen from car

Mother of fallen soldier:

Mother of fallen soldier: 'We have woken up to a nightmare. Our hearts are burning'

Liat, mother of Staff sergeant Noam Hamburger, who was killed in an explosive drone blast on the Lebanon border, speaks in pain about his military service, his dedication, and the final hours before receiving the bitter news.

Mother of fallen soldier: 'We have woken up to a nightmare. Our hearts are burning'

Rubio hints

Rubio hints: 'Good news on Iran coming soon'

Rubio addresses negotiations with Iran, noting progress in cooperation with Gulf States, stressing Trump's commitment to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.

Rubio hints: 'Good news on Iran coming soon'

Jezreel Valley: Light aircraft crashes, two unconscious at scene

Rescue and medical forces were called to an open area in the Jezreel Valley area, following a report of an aircraft crash and two people seriously injured.

Jezreel Valley: Light aircraft crashes, two unconscious at scene

Jordan:

Extensive network for smuggling weapons and drugs from Jordan uncovered

State Prosecutor’s Office files indictments against seven Bedouins for smuggling weapons, drugs, and cigarettes from Egypt and Jordan into Israel, some of them using drones.

Extensive network for smuggling weapons and drugs from Jordan uncovered

Haredi kollel accused of major fraud

The kollel received over 40 million shekels over a decade for hundreds of students, but a covert audit revealed that only a few dozen students were studying there.

Haredi kollel accused of major fraud

Double tragedy: Mother dies one week after infant son

Ayala Davidson, whose husband was injured and one-month-old son was killed in a deadly crash, succumbs to her injuries, leaving five orphans.

Double tragedy: Mother dies one week after infant son

Watch:

Watch: Dramatic rescue of an Israeli couple from a Palestinian village

An IDF soldier on leave and his partner accidentally entered the Palestinian village of a-Ram and were rescued by Binyamin police officers after their vehicle got stuck.

Watch: Dramatic rescue of an Israeli couple from a Palestinian village

Senior Israeli official: Emerging Iran deal “signals weakness"

A senior Israeli official criticized the emerging agreement with Iran, claiming that it strengthens the Iranian leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Senior Israeli official: Emerging Iran deal “signals weakness"

Slovenian PM: 'I congratulate the residents of Judea and Samaria'

After a government change in Slovenia, Prime Minister-elect Janez Janša, a supporter of Israel, sent blessings to the residents of Judea and Samaria. Dagan: 'You are choosing the right side of history.'

Slovenian PM: 'I congratulate the residents of Judea and Samaria'

Pompeo

Pompeo: 'Current Iran deal not remotely America first'

Former US Secretary of State warns that the reported deal between the US and Iran is 'straight out' of the Obama 'playbook,' will pay the IRGC to continue its WMD development.

Pompeo: 'Current Iran deal not remotely America first'

Lebanon:

Two soldiers moderately and lightly wounded by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

An IDF soldier was moderately wounded and another soldier was lightly wounded by an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon. The two were evacuated for medical treatment.

Two soldiers moderately and lightly wounded by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

Watch

Watch: Police in Spain beat Gaza flotilla activists

Gaza flotilla activists clash with police after allegedly blocking other passengers from exiting plane at the Bilbao airport. Israeli Foreign Ministry 'demands explanation from Spanish government.

Watch: Police in Spain beat Gaza flotilla activists

North London:

German national charged after attacking synagogue goers in north London

German national faces charges after targeting Jewish worshipers outside a north London synagogue during Shavuot.

German national charged after attacking synagogue goers in north London

'Disastrous mistake'

'Disastrous mistake': Ted Cruz warns Trump against emerging US-Iran deal

Senator Ted Cruz warns that the emerging US deal with Iran would be a "disastrous mistake", allowing Iran to continue developing nuclear weapons while being run by radicals.

'Disastrous mistake': Ted Cruz warns Trump against emerging US-Iran deal

Report:

Report: Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium in US deal

Iran reportedly agrees to US demand that it surrender its 970-pound highly enriched uranium stockpile to secure peace.

Report: Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium in US deal

Hezbollah to be included in US-Iran deal?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi promises to include Hezbollah terror group in any ceasefire agreement, despite terror group's repeated violations.

Hezbollah to be included in US-Iran deal?

Trump: Final details of Iran deal to be announced shortly

US President Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz to be reopened after 'very good' calls with Arab leaders, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump: Final details of Iran deal to be announced shortly

'Baby killers'

California: Hotel worker verbally attacks Israeli couple

In viral video, a hotel worker videos an Israeli couple, calls them 'baby killers,' insists all he said was 'Free Palestine.'

California: Hotel worker verbally attacks Israeli couple

Over 100,000 celebrate Shavuot at Western Wall Plaza

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reports that on Shavuot 5786, more than 100,000 people visited the Western Wall Plaza.

Over 100,000 celebrate Shavuot at Western Wall Plaza

Report: US and Iran to declare agreement on Sunday

Agreement, already approved by top negotiators, to be comprised of three stages, reports say.

Report: US and Iran to declare agreement on Sunday

Girl injured in Tel Aviv crash confirmed dead four days later

Talia Chaya Timsit was critically injured in a crash on Dizengoff Street on Monday, in which a bus struck pedestrians, a tree and an electric pole.

Girl injured in Tel Aviv crash confirmed dead four days later

Dramatic footage:

IDF soldier identifies drone, is injured and evacuated

Female combat photographer Staff Sgt. S., injured in southern Lebanon, captured the moment of the hit and her evacuation with her helmet cam.

IDF soldier identifies drone, is injured and evacuated

France bans Ben-Gvir from entering its territory

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced today (Saturday) that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will be banned from entering the country.

France bans Ben-Gvir from entering its territory

With 240m followers:

Netanyahu's video goes viral

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publishes social media video ahead of holiday, depicting family where son 'comes out' as right-wing.

Netanyahu's video goes viral

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Tyre

IDF strikes Hezbollah underground compound used to manufacture weapons in Lebanon’s Beqaa region, terror infrastructure in Tyre.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Tyre

Watch: IDF targets terrorists who crossed 'yellow line'

Terrorists cross demarcation line in southern Gaza, nearing forces and presenting immediate threat.

Watch: IDF targets terrorists who crossed 'yellow line'

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger killed by Hezbollah drone

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger fell in northern Israel, two other soldiers injured.

Staff Sergeant Noam Hamburger killed by Hezbollah drone

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News will be offline until Saturday night in honor of the holiday of Shavuot, followed by Shabbat.

Chag Sameach from Israel National News!

Argentina

Argentina: Investigator who called AMIA prosecutor's death a suicide faces prison

Argentina indicts former prosecutor Viviana Fein for concealing evidence in Alberto Nisman's death.

Argentina: Investigator who called AMIA prosecutor's death a suicide faces prison

Report:

Report: US fired twice as many interceptors as Israel during Iran conflict

The Washington Post reports that the US military has depleted half its THAAD inventory protecting Israel from Iranian ballistic strikes.

Report: US fired twice as many interceptors as Israel during Iran conflict

Board of Peace head unveils 15-point Gaza roadmap

Nickolay Mladenov, Director-General of the Board of Peace, details a 15-point Gaza roadmap enforcing strict disarmament and oversight.

Board of Peace head unveils 15-point Gaza roadmap

Rubio:

Rubio cautiously optimistic on Iran, warns Washington has 'other options'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio notes progress with Iran but warns "other options" remain ready.

Rubio cautiously optimistic on Iran, warns Washington has 'other options'

US sanctions nine Lebanese officials for aiding terror

The US Treasury sanctions nine Lebanese and Iranian officials for sabotaging Hezbollah's disarmament.

US sanctions nine Lebanese officials for aiding terror

Chag Sameach from Israel!

Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from N. America

Shavuot holiday begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shavuot begins in New York.

Chag Sameach from Israel! Updates continue from N. America

Hebron:

Hebron: Hamas terrorists who planned shooting attack arrested

IDF soldiers in Hebron arrested three terrorists affiliated with a Hamas-linked terrorist network who planned to carry out a shooting attack in the immediate timeframe.

Hebron: Hamas terrorists who planned shooting attack arrested