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IDF would withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah disarmed as CIA plans to remove terror weapons - KAN
WATCH: 'All of Israel is ours': Smotrich calls to annex West Bank in Jerusalem Day speech
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan killed by Hezbollah mortar fire near Litani River in southern Lebanon
Dagan served in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion.
IDF prosecutors file indictment against terrorist who killed Yehuda Sherman in ramming attack
Prosecutors petitioned for Hasson to be detained until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against him. The court ordered that Hasson remain detained until further notice.
Terrorists hurl rocks at vehicles in West Bank, prompting search for attackers, IDF says
Troops of the 636th Combat Intelligence Collection Battalion killed one of the terrorists involved in the attacks and injured another.
Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race
Elsewhere around the league, Hapoel Tel Aviv edged Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 thanks to Mor Buskila’s 74th-minute winner, clinching European qualification for next season.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to invade military police chief's home
Groups of ultra-Orthodox men have upped their protests amid increasing tensions regarding a haredi draft bill in the Knesset.
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
The tensions come after the crisis in Netanyahu’s coalition with the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties over the controversial conscription law.
Haifa Port opens new cruise terminal as Israel’s tourism sector eyes recovery
The new terminal, built at an investment of more than NIS 16 million, is expected to begin operating with the opening of the cruise season on May 14.
Diaspora Jews aren't ‘traitors’ for not making aliyah, Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli says
“That attack on Diaspora Jewry does not serve us,” Chikli said. “I would not use the language of threats.”
Israel marks 59th Jerusalem Day with Old City flag march, nationwide celebrations
This year, the holiday fell on May 14, which is also the anniversary of the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
Israeli arrested in Netherlands on suspicion of drug trafficking, being in int'l smuggling ring
Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing, and additional suspects are expected to be arrested in Israel and other European countries.
