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Israel’s parliament is expected to pass a bill to prosecute the October 7 terrorists today, but a fierce funding dispute—spanning billions of shekels—between the Defense and Finance ministries could delay rollout.

Yuval Steinitz, head of Rafael, says that since the 'Swords of Iron' war began in October 2023, Hamas and Hezbollah have fired about 40,000 rockets at Israel; he says Iron Dome intercepted most of them with near-100% success, and that in two rounds of fighting since 2024 only a few dozen Iranian missiles were not intercepted—denying any shortage of interceptors.

A remarkable October 7 survival story reveals how quick thinking and faith helped one family escape tragedy.

13 years after saving a newborn baby born without a pulse, an MDA team reunited with him at his bar mitzvah celebration.

After rushing to save a wounded man in a neighborhood shooting, Daniel made a shocking medical discovery doctors say likely saved his own life.

How Rabbi Zev Pizem transformed a small Chabad House in Sderot into a source of strength, hope, and spiritual resilience during years of terror, rockets, and uncertainty

In first Israeli presidential visit to Panama, Herzog met Jewish community leaders and praised Panama’s tolerance

On Route 60 near the Elazar Junction, traffic officers stopped a transport van for a routine check and say the 20-year-old Husan resident behind the wheel lacked the proper license for the vehicle and passenger load. Inspectors found the van is Israeli-registered with a forged Palestinian plate; his license was immediately suspended and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.

Home Front Command restricted access to the civilian 'Shu'al' platform amid fears of sensitive data leaks. Northern mayors and security chiefs warn it will slow lifesaving response during rocket barrages: "Hezbollah knows where it's firing, and we don't."

The renowned halachic authority and leader of Kiseh Rachamim devoted decades to Torah scholarship and teaching.

An Israeli political source responded to reports of progress between the U.S. and Iran, stressing: "It was made clear to us from the conversations that President Trump is standing by his red lines, first and foremost the removal of the nuclear material." He said Netanyahu is in near-daily contact with Trump.

Lebanon signals progress as it readies for a two-day round in Washington. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said: "We are not going in the direction of normalization, but toward peace. Lebanon launched the Arab Peace Initiative."

At the start of a security cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he speaks with President Donald Trump "almost daily" and that Israel and the United States are fully aligned on Iran, including removing all enriched material from Iran and dismantling its enrichment capabilities. He added that Israel is prepared for any scenario.

Israel's Transport Ministry freezes the Wizz Air project in response to the airline's decision not to resume operations in Israel until May 22 and amid a spike in fuel prices.

During a visit in southern Lebanon, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured a Hezbollah tunnel beneath a children's clothing store, highlighted major blows against the group, and said the military has targets ready in Iran as coordination with the U.S. continues.

Thirty House Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to disclose whether Israel possesses nuclear weapons, citing transparency laws. The administration is expected to reject the request.

Acting on Shin Bet intelligence, Israeli Border Police and Central District officers arrested two Palestinians in Tel Mond who were in Israel illegally. One is suspected of plotting an attack in the near future; a second detainee is being checked for terror ties.

A page promoting New York City’s business ties with Israeli companies and entrepreneurs was deleted from the city’s official website. Jewish community figures in the city said: "Mamdani’s hostility toward Israel is starting to seep in."

The UAE has launched a campaign against countries it says aided Iran, starting with Pakistan: withdrawing an Emirati deposit, freezing government-linked accounts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and ordering thousands of Pakistani workers to leave. Reports also describe new hurdles for Egyptians.

A dream, a hidden cave in Peki’in, and a heartfelt prayer became part of Sarah Spielman’s remarkable path to Torah and family.