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Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

US-Backed Delivery Group ‘Intentionally Relaxed its Security Protocols’ for ‘a Brief Moment’ in Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We kindly ask all media to proceed cautiously when reporting on this story," the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation stated.

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Pallywood

Gaza Health Ministry Casualty Numbers ‘Deliberately Fabricated,’ New Analysis Reveals

By David Isaac

The figures' wide acceptance constitutes a "major strategic victory" for Hamas, according to the Australian authors of the study.

Terrorism / NY / News Briefs

NYC Sending ‘Heavy Weapons Teams’ to Jewish Sites after Attack in DC

By Vita Fellig

City officials and faith leaders gathered at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan the day after a gunman killed two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington

Terrorism / US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Apparent Manifesto of Alleged DC Shooter Found, FBI Raids Chicago Home

By Andrew Bernard

The “perpetrators and abettors” of genocide have “forfeited their humanity,” the document states.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Woman Murdered at DC Museum Worked to Foster Israeli-Arab Peace

By Erez Linn

Before joining the embassy, Sarah Milgrim immersed herself in Israel's Neve Shalom Tech2Peace program to study friendships between Israelis and Arabs.

Israel / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Artificial Intelligence

Israel Police Caught Citing Laws Fabricated by AI

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Officers admit in open court that they had cited completely fictional laws generated by ChatGPT to justify retaining a suspect's phone.

Syria / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Health and Medicine

Israeli Doctors Save Life of Syrian Girl Shot in the Head

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Following an unsuccessful operation in Syria, she was taken to the Ziv Medical Center under IDF escort, where she is gradually regaining speech and movement.

News Briefs / The Temple Mount / Religion

Pesach Sheni: Activists Caught Trying to Smuggle Goat onto Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Nine detained in Jerusalem’s Old City after one suspect was found concealing a live animal in a shopping bag.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / United Nations (UN)

Israel Shuts Six UNRWA Schools in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Knesset passed a law in October making it illegal for the terror-linked agency to operate in the Jewish state.

IDF & Security / Yemen / Houthis / News Briefs

IDF Intercepts Drone ‘From the East’ a Day After Strikes on Sanaa Airport

By Amelie Botbol

IAF strikes on Sanaa International Airport caused $500 million in damage, according to the airport's CEO.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

House Leadership Nixes Vote on Israel Boycott Bill

By Andrew Bernard

“Who was behind this effort? None other than a member of Congress who once claimed that Jews have space lasers,” a spokesman for one of the bill’s co-sponsors said.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Israel Begins Renovation Work at Little Western Wall

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu approved the sensitive project in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter; Jordan was informed hours before work began.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Abbas Confirms Hamas ‘Gangs’ Stealing Gaza Aid

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Hamas has looted at least 60% of the aid that Israel allowed to enter Gaza, the Shin Bet revealed last year.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey

Turkish Jew Arrested for Visiting Israel

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Umut Ataseven, wo is a freelance blogger for a Turkish paper, was in Israel as a tourist on April 6-12.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Arab Terrorist Shoots, Seriously Wounds IDF Reservist in Nablus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The soldier was evacuated to the hospital for treatment and his family was notified.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Kosher Food News

MrBeast Goes Kosher

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

OU certifies chocolate bars under MrBeast Feastables brand.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Judea and Samaria Bears Brunt of Arab Terror Attacks

By Sveta Listratov

56% of the fatalities and 69% of the injuries took place in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

IDF Discovers UNRWA Vest in Weapons Cache During Samaria Raid

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

More than 60 wanted suspects were arrested during counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

IDF Targets Hezbollah Terrorist in Southern Lebanon

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel and Lebanon have been talking directly about issues of shared interest.

Syria / News Briefs

Unexploded Ordnance Causes Deadly Blast in Syrian Coastal City

By Jewish Press News Desk

There are at least four dead and a dozen wounded in the blast.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Nearly Half of Young Israelis Show Signs of War-Related PTSD

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Individuals ages 18-30 were particularly affected due to their high rate of military service, personal losses, and displacement from their homes.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Arab Foreign Ministers Meet with Witkoff on Cairo’s Gaza Plan

By Joshua Marks

The Doha discussions, which reportedly included P.A. official Hussein al-Sheikh, also covered the establishment of an administrative committee to manage the coastal enclave.

Terrorism / US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Letitia James ‘Extremely Concerned’ about Arrest of Man Accused of Leading Jew-Hatred at Columbia

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The state's top law enforcement officer said that Mahmoud Khalil is "an advocate and legal permanent resident of Palestinian descent."

Terrorism / US / Hamas / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Columbia Refusing to Help Identify ‘Pro-Hamas’ Students, White House Says

By Andrew Bernard

“Mahmoud Khalil was an individual who was given the privilege of coming to this country,” the White House press secretary said. “He took advantage of that opportunity, of that privilege, by siding with terrorists.”

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs

One of Israel’s Goals in Doha? Repair the Damage Caused by Adam Boehler

By Ariel Kahana

The senior American official published clarifications and corrections to statements he made on television networks following Israel's strongly worded messages to the White House.

Global / News Briefs / The Knesset / Health and Medicine

Knesset Debates Israel’s Membership in WHO Amid Accusations of Bias

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“The World Health Organization consistently operates with a hostile approach against the State of Israel, while promoting decisions that harm its rights in the international arena.”

Syria / News Briefs

Syria’s al-Sharaa: Israel ‘Last Ones Who Can Talk’ About Atrocities

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Syria’s de facto leader called Jerusalem’s criticism “nonsense” in an interview with Reuters.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Islamists

NJ Man Admits Aiding ISIS, Faces 10 Years, $250k Fine

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"At a time when terrorist attacks are fresh in the minds of Americans everywhere, this thwarted effort should serve as a warning to all ISIS and violent extremist ideologists everywhere," per the FBI.

US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Education Dept Warns 60 Universities Under Probes for Alleged Antisemitism

By Vita Fellig

“The department is deeply disappointed that Jewish students studying on elite U.S. campuses continue to fear for their safety,” stated Linda McMahon, the U.S. education secretary.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

New IDF Chief to Soldiers: ‘Difficult Days Ahead—and Better Ones, Too’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir vowed to "strike a decisive blow" against those who attacked Israel and committed atrocities on Oct. 7.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Head of 'US Palestinian Affairs' Office Reportedly Tells Staff He Will Resign

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hans Wechsel is said to have told employees that he "didn't like the direction the ship was heading."

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UN to Recognize Hostage Families as Victims of Hamas’s Psychological Abuse

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The report called on prosecutors at the ICC “to pursue investigations into and prosecutions of hostage-taking and torture” and for the creation of a UN fund to support hostages that would be “funded in part by confiscations of financial assets and property imposed by sanctions.”

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Israel Air Force Eliminates Hezbollah Naval Commander

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF stated that Hezbollah's Khader Hashem continued plotting attacks against Israel "even during the ceasefire."

News Briefs / The Knesset / Chessed and Tzedaka

Knesset OKs Kohelet Forum’s Tax-Exempt Status

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Kohelet was excluded in January from a list of some 140 nonprofits eligible for benefits.

News Briefs / The Knesset

Netanyahu Rejects ‘Politically Biased’ Commission of Inquiry as Bereaved Families Scuffle with Knesset Guards

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“We demand the establishment of an objective, balanced investigation committee – not politically biased, whose conclusions are already known in advance,” Netanyahu said.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Minister Arbel to Revoke Jerusalem Residency of Six Terrorists Released in Hamas Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Anyone who chooses to act against the State of Israel and take part in terrorist activity has no place within it,” Arbel said.

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / News Briefs

Beersheva Resident Indicted for Attempting to Sell Nuclear Info to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Doron Buchbaza allegedly contacted Iranian intelligence and offered to sell information regarding Israel's Dimona nuclear power plant.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Yemen / Houthis / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Houthi Leader Threatens to Attack Tel Aviv if Gaza War Resumes

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If war returns to Gaza, we will rain fire upon all areas of the enemy regime [Israel], especially Tel Aviv, which is known as occupied Jaffa."

Gaza / Hamas / UK / News Briefs / Islamists

UK Charity Accused of Fundraising for Hamas

By Canaan Lidor

Save One Life UK posted about praying for Gazans even as terrorists were murdering Israelis in border-adjacent communities on Oct. 7, 2023.

US / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Ted Cruz: ‘Israel’s Right to Judea and Samaria Starts in the Bible’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel has an "absolute right to determine what happens in Judea and Samaria," said Sen. Ted Cruz.

News Briefs / Lebanon

Lebanese Parliament Votes for New Government

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“For too long, the Lebanese people were denied a governing body that could unite the country and rebuild institutions,” said the U.S. State Department.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Horrifying List of Terrorists Being Released in This Round

By Jewish Press News Desk

602 living terrorists are being exchanged for the bodies of four murdered hostages.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Mossad Chief Praises Netanyahu for Hezbollah Pager Operation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Countering claims by former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Mossad chief said that the operation was far more effective than it would have been if conducted months earlier.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Barnard Expels Two Anti-Israel Student Protesters

By Vita Fellig

“This will send a clear message that the harassment of Jewish students and faculty will not be tolerated at Columbia,” said Brian Cohen, executive director of the Columbia Barnard Hillel.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Most Israelis Fear Oct.7-Style Massacre Could Happen in Judea and Samaria

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

More than two in three Israeli Jews fear Arab terrorists based in the biblical heartland could commit such a bloodbath.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

A Closer Look at the Six Hostages to Be Released on Saturday

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israeli officials confirmed that Hamas will release six hostages on Saturday as the terror group seeks to expedite the handovers of the ceasefire’s first phase.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / The Knesset

Israel Bans Entry for Those Denying October 7 Massacre or Working With ICC

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The International Criminal Court issued unprecedented arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in November, the first time warrants have been issued against leaders from a democratic country.

News Briefs / Europe / Islamists

Syrian Asylum Seeker Kills Boy, Wounds Four in Austria Rampage

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The incident came two days after an Afghan asylum seeker plowed his car into a crowd of demonstrators in Munich, killing a two-year-old girl and her 37-year-old mother.

Terrorism / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

‘Starved’ and ‘Tortured,’ Freed Hostage Keith Siegel Describes Time in Captivity

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

He described his conditions as “unimaginable,” feeling that “every single day” could be his last.

Featured / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Lebanon Bans Iran Airlines, Israel Targets Hezbollah Weapons and Launchers

By Joshua Marks

Lebanon barred Iranian airlines Mahan Air and Iran Air from flying to Beirut because they are used to transfer funds to Hezbollah.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Growing Concern in Southern Israel: Hamas Prepares for the Next Attack

By Sveta Listratov

“Hamas is not what it was before October 7, but it still has the capacity to harm our forces, plant explosives, fire a certain number of rockets, and achieve tactical successes.”

Travel / Antisemitism / News Briefs

New Jersey Man Arrested for Threatening Flight Crew, Jewish Passengers

By Izzy Salant

“I strongly condemn the antisemitic threats and violent behavior made by the individual on this flight—acts of hate have no place in our society,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) told JNS.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Australian Medical Staff Suspended for Anti-Israel Hate Speech

By Canaan Lidor

Max Veifer, a vlogger from Israel, connected with the pair on an app, which links users at random.

Israel / Politics / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / Anti-Israel NGOs

Netanyahu: Foreign Funds Fueled 'Spontaneous' Anti-Government Protests

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An "almost inconceivable" amount of foreign funding was behind the "so-called 'popular and spontaneous' protest movement," said the Israeli premier.

News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Sinai

Egypt’s Camp David Threat Serious but Not Imminent, says Former Deputy Envoy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Cairo's recent military buildup in the Sinai "requires clarification," said Knesset member Ruth Wasserman Lande

News Briefs / France / Business and Economy / North African States

Report: Morocco Buy Artillery from Israel Instead of France

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Technical failures convinced Rabat to switch from government-owned KNDS France to Elbit's ATMOS 2000 system.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Sinai

Egypt’s Large Military Presence in Sinai Raises Questions and Concerns

By Yaakov Lappin

While Israel's defense establishment touts ongoing cooperation with Cairo, observers have concerns.

Iran / News Briefs

A ‘Faster, Cruder’ Nuke: Iran said to be Seeking Fast-Path to Nuclear Bomb

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Iran has the knowledge to make an “older-style nuclear weapon, one that could be put together far faster," according to U.S. officials.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs

37 Terrorists Released in 2023 Hostage Deal Rearrested or Killed

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

At least 82% of the Arab terrorists freed in November 2023 returned to terror.

US / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

‘Radical Lunatics’: Rubio Named Acting USAID Head

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“It’s been run by a bunch of radical lunatics, and we’re getting them out,” Trump told reporters.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Released Terrorist Killed on Way to Commit New Terror Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Abdel Hadi Kamil was released in November 2023 as part of a deal to release of some of the hostages taken during the October 7 massacre.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

IDF Troops Come Under Fire in Syria Buffer Zone

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli soldiers shot back toward the area from which the attack came.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Soldier Killed in Jenin, Four Wounded

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hazi’s unit was conducting house searches when it encountered a group of armed terrorists who opened fire on the troops at close range, the report said. The terrorists escaped.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

Witkoff in Israel to Push Implementation of Hamas Ceasefire

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Witkoff is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials in Jerusalem.

Iran / News Briefs

Iranian FM: ‘Crazy’ US or Israeli Attack on Nuke sites Won’t Happen

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Iran is willing to negotiate with President Trump regarding its nuclear program, but "lots of things should be done by the other side," said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Defense Minister: Israeli Forces to Remain in Syrian Buffer Zone ‘Indefinitely’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel considers the 1974 ceasefire agreement void until order is restored in Syria.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

New Program Will Promote Sale of Golan Produce

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Golan Buys Golan” offers direct sale of Golan produce from farmers to consumers.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Three Hostages Discharged From Hospital

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Sheba Medical Center will continue to accompany them and their families. We continue to be ready and alert,” the medical center said.

US / News Briefs / Egypt

Rubio Call with Egyptian Minister Suggests ‘Different Approach’ to Region

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Trump team seems to be signaling a return to friendlier ties,” David May, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told JNS.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Halts Northern Gaza Return Amid Ceasefire Breach by Hamas

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel says it will not allow Gazans to go north in response to Hamas's violation.

US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Saudi Arabia

Riyadh to Invest $600b in US, per Official Saudi Media

By Alex Welz

Israel-Saudi normalization is “more closely tethered to the U.S.-Saudi economic and defense relationship than advancement in the Palestinian track,” said Dan Diker, of Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israeli Forces Fire on Suspected Terrorist Attackers in Gaza

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF is again calling on the Gazan residents to obey its instructions and not to approach Israeli forces deployed in the area.

Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs

Trump’s Appointee for Pentagon Middle East Adviser has Called for ‘Pressure’ on Israel

By Andrew Bernard

“We’re really there to counter Iran, and that’s really at the behest of the Israelis and the Saudis,” Michael DiMino said of the U.S. troop presence in Iraq and Syria.

Israel / News Briefs / Europe / Arts and Entertainment

Nova Massacre Survivor to Represent Israel at Eurovision Contest

By Jewish Press News Desk

Raphael survived the Nova massacre by hiding under the dead bodies and pretending to be dead.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Islamic Jihad

Israel Demands Arbel Yehud be Among Next Wave of Hostages Released

By Joshua Marks

The 29-year-old, among seven women set to be freed during the first part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas, is reportedly being held by a Salafi group affiliated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Egypt

Netanyahu Denies Reports Palestinian Authority Will Manage Rafah Border Crossing

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israeli forces are positioned around the crossing and there is no passage without [Israeli] supervision, oversight and advance approval.'

Terrorism / Israel / The Courts / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

PA Must Pay Terror Victims, Israel’s Top Court Says

By Canaan Lidor

The Israeli Supreme Court's ruling dismisses a petition against compensating victims of Palestinian terrorist attacks with P.A. funds.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Former CIA Analyst Admits Leaking Secret Info about Israeli Response to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Asif William Rahman, 34, will be sentenced on May 15 and faces up to 10 years in prison.

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