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Poison terror continues

Water cisterns contaminated in Binyamin; sheep harmed

Terrorists from the village of Mu'ayr poisoned water cisterns on a farm in Binyamin. The shepherd identified the suspicious substance and managed to prevent more serious harm to the flock.

Netanyahu at the start of his testimony: “Absurd"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred at the beginning of his testimony in court to the security and political burden he is under, and defined the hearing in his case as an "absurd" situation.

London:

Counter-terror police investigate suspected arson at synagogue

A suspected arson attack on a former east London synagogue has sparked a counter-terror probe, amid growing concerns over a series of incidents targeting Jewish communities across the city.

UK Conservative leader:

Antisemitism ‘national emergency,’ urges ban on marches

UK conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for immediate action against rising antisemitism, 'If we do not stand up now, then why bother saying ‘Never Again’.'

Hegseth

'Iran is embarassed that our blockade is holding'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, press briefing at the Pentagon. Caine: Iranian attacks not at level for US to resume military action.

First Publication

Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen joins Eizenkot

Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen has officially announced his joining Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" party. Cohen will seek to bring right‑wing votes to the party.

The fallacy of ‘unity’

Contention isn’t a bug in Israel. It’s the operating system. The same has been true of Jews since time immemorial. Opinion.

CNN:

Israel and US planning another round of strikes in Iran

Report says Israel and the US are coordinating amid Hormuz tensions, with plans in place for possible strikes on Iran if diplomacy fails.

Smotrich, tobacco taxation and the Palestinian black market

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is expected to soon approve a new order to tax smoking products that will impose an excise tax of NIS 350 per kilogram on tobacco substitutes, alongside a 4% customs duty.

Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Nova Festival eliminated

IDF eliminates Anas Muhammad Ibrahim Hamed, a Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre, after he posed a threat to troops in Gaza.

Abandon ship:

Benny Gantz loses another party member

MK Eitan Ginzberg is the newest member of Benny Gantz's party to announce departure, following MKs Tropper and Farkash-Hacohen.

How officers earned 7 million NIS from smuggling

The military prosecution filed three serious indictments against officers and soldiers who smuggled cigarettes, phones and even a motorcycle into the Strip in exchange for bribes.

Sa’ar heads to Germany for high-level diplomatic talks

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to meet German leaders in Berlin, focusing on strengthening diplomatic, security, and economic ties.

"This is our small victory"

Widow of October 7th hero marries again

Avia, the widow of Yishay Slotki who was killed in action on the Gaza border on October 7 alongside his brother Noam, married Micha Goldenberg on Lag Ba'Omer.

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IDF soldiers celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in the snow

Arutz Sheva has obtained footage of IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon celebrating a white Lag Ba'Omer with a warm bonfire after a rare May cold front brought snow to Israel's highest peak.

Anti-Israel group sets its sights on Israeli in Cyprus

HRF submits complaint to Cypriot authorities seeking arrest of Israeli visiting the country, alleging involvement in crimes during Gaza operations

60,000 attend central Lag Ba'Omer lighting in Jerusalem

Appropriately 60,000 people attended last night’s central Lag BaOmer lighting in Jerusalem, led by Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, according to an estimate by the Israel Police.

Hundreds attempt to enter Meron without authorization

Worshippers who attempted to reach the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai were caught after a long walk along roads and through forests. They were put on buses and taken away from the area.

U of Michigan apologizes for pro-Palestinian speech

University of Michigan apologizes after faculty chair praised pro-Palestinian activists, drawing backlash and sparking campus-wide debate.

Argentina:

Jewish library and Chabad near Buenos Aires attacked

Argentine authorities are probing Molotov and arson-style attacks on a Jewish library and Chabad center in La Plata, raising security concerns nationwide.

Ceasefire in Lebanon? 70 drones launched, five killed

Since the ceasefire in Lebanon began, Hezbollah has launched 70 explosive drones at IDF forces, killing five and wounding 33.

Smotrich attacks the media, calls them 'wicked liars'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that forming the previous government together with an Arab party was even more damaging to Israel than the October 7 massacre.

In photos:

Lag Ba'Omer night in Meron

Lag Ba'Omer events began in Meron with bonfires lit by leading rabbis. Attendence was limited due to security concerns.

Ingredients

What ingredient inhabits an aggressive capitalist who votes for Democrat candidates, almost all of whom say they detest capitalism, although many of those candidates are immensely wealthy themselves? Opinion.

Drone cam:

Hezbollah terrorists eliminated on motorcycle

IDF forces used an armed drone to eliminate Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon and struck a launch site after an anti-tank missile attack nearby.

Learning from Rabbi Shimon

Rabbi Kook: True holiness must learn to work with reality, not against it - descending into life with patience and love, refining it gradually toward its destined purpose.

Report:

Iran leader confronts IRGC over attacks on UAE

Report says Iran’s president warned IRGC actions in the Gulf risk escalation, seeking urgent talks to halt operations and preserve diplomatic efforts.

Lessons from Lag Ba'Omer

Rectifying the error of Rabbi Akiva’s students

From any tragedy, we must probe the root cause in order to rectify it. A Gemara provides a reason, yet a Midrash offers another.

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Lag Ba'Omer celebrations at Hashmonaim Brigade

The new recruits to the haredi brigade held a special bonfire lighting together at their base to mark the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.

Marking 250 years:

Trump declares National Sabbath

US President Donald Trump marks Jewish American Heritage Month, praising Jewish contributions and announcing a national Sabbath for reflection and unity.

Suspect in Colorado firebomb attack to plead guilty

Man charged over firebomb attack during a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, will plead guilty this week.

US and Gulf allies propose

UN resolution to end Iranian blockade of Hormuz

The US and Gulf allies are drafting a UN Security Council resolution to stop Iranian mining and tolls in Hormuz.

Lebanese President:

'Meeting with Netanyahu is out of the question'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejects meeting Netanyahu, citing the need for a security deal before such a meeting occurs.

Following antisemitic attacks

Starmer to convene emergency summit

British Prime Minister to meet societal leaders for emergency summit following rise in antisemitic stabbings.

Smotrich in Hebron:

'We’re determined to win, praying for success'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the Religious Zionism movement’s central Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the foot of the Cave of the Patriarchs: "We are determined to defeat Iran."

Legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling passes away at 87

Legendary New York Yankees announcer John Sterling dies at 87, leaving a legacy of iconic home run calls.

'Not heavy firing'

Trump stops short of saying Iran violated ceasefire

Trump downplays Iranian attacks, warns Tehran to keep the ceasefire: They better hope it remains in effect.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'There is no military solution to the conflict'

Iran’s Araghchi warns the US and UAE of a "quagmire" and rejects military solutions to the current tensions.

US report:

Iran’s nuclear breakout time unmoved by recent strikes

US intelligence indicates Iran's nuclear timeline is unchanged despite recent war, as the regime retains uranium stockpiles in deep bunkers.

White House Lawn evacuated after shooting near National Mall

Secret Service involved in shooting near National Mall. Suspect hospitalized and area cordoned off.

Trump on Iran:

'They have nothing left, we can't let them have nukes'

Speaking after Iran attacked the UAE, Trump says Iran’s military is decimated and warns against them acquiring nuclear weapons.

High alert

Israel prepares for possible collapse of ceasefire with Iran

Amid the U.S. operation in the Strait of Hormuz and recent Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates, Israel is preparing for the possibility of immediate escalation. Tehran has threatened a “night of rage."

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Heckler claims 'Islamophobia' - Conservative leader shoots back

Kemi Badenoch faces a tense audience clash while warning of rising antisemitism in Britain, rejecting comparisons, and calling the situation a national emergency.

NYPD

Antisemitic hate crimes fell 30% in April

For the first time in 2026, antisemitic hate crimes are down year over year in New York, but continue to account for 60% of all hate crimes.

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Zionist yeshiva students celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Hebron

Religious Zionist students, Mercaz Harav Yeshiva Dean, Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, and the Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Arba, Rabbi Avraham Schwartz, celebrate Lag Ba'Omer with a bonfire at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Wave of antisemitic graffiti targets Queens Jewish community

Antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas, found on synagogues and homes in Queens, as officials warn of rising hate crimes targeting Jews.

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Lag Ba'Omer at the tomb of Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu lit a Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the tomb of the 2nd-century Tanna, Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai, in northern Israel

Trump

'Iran shooting at unrelated nations'

US President tells Fox News Iran will be "blown off the face of the earth" if it attacks the US naval vessels escorting merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

In front of Israel's shut eyes

The Palestinian Authority military

Explosive report warns PA forces operate as a trained army, with fighters drilled abroad in advanced warfare for potential large-scale attacks.

Murder of Jewish man shocks Toronto

Daniel Stopnicki, a 47-year-old Jewish man from Toronto and a technology lecturer, was shot to death in the northern part of the city while walking his dog.

Southern Lebanon:

A tour of a Hezbollah weapons cache

IDF soldiers from the 226th Brigade, in cooperation with the Yahalom Unit, destroyed an approximately 30-meter-long underground tunnel route containing various weapons.

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Lag Ba'Omer celebrations begin in Meron

Annual Lag Ba'Omer celebrations featuring bonfires begin at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. This year, due to the security situation, attendance at the event is limited.

3 hurt

Iran launches four cruise missiles at the UAE

The United Arab Emirates reported that four cruise missiles were launched from Iran toward its territory-three were intercepted and one fell into the sea.

From the Zohar Hakadosh:

The soul of the Torah

All the words of the Torah are concerned with exalted matters and celestial secrets...

Obama:

Netanyahu tried to convince me to go to war with Iran

In a New Yorker interview, Barack Obama questions Benjamin Netanyahu’s Iran stance and warns of strained alliances and the impact on global leadership.

New Program

How women around the world are mastering Hilchos Shabbos

Online program based on HaGaon Rabbi Berkovits’ renowned curriculum