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Bank Hapoalim to open 54 Israeli museums, heritage sites with free admission over May weekends

The “Poalim Israeli” initiative will offer free entry on three Friday-Saturday weekends in May, with advance registration required.

Air force expansion propels Israel to a major military power - analysis

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

WATCH: IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, May 2, 2026.

Three killed, four injured in car accident in northern Israel, fourth fatal accident in single day

Scene of a major car accident on Highway 77 in northern Israel, May 3, 2026.

Major Israeli gang leader arrested in Thailand, expected to be extradited to Israel

Arviv left Israel several months ago and had reportedly been in Thailand for about three months, amid ongoing speculation about his whereabouts.

MAY 3, 2026ByALON HOCHMON, BATYA GILADI

Closeup of arrested hands with handcuffs.

IDF, Border Police raid illegal weapons production site in Nablus

Israeli forces found a lathe used to make weapons, and a slew of illegal firearms, including an M16 rifle, a pistol, and a shotgun.

MAY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Illegal weapons confiscated by Israeli security forces in Nablus on April 30, 2026.

Security cabinet to discuss renewed Gaza fighting after Hamas responds to BoP plan - report

A source familiar with the matter told KAN News that Israel is looking to see concrete steps taken toward the disarmament of Hamas and the installation of the new technocratic government.

MAY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Hamas terrorists gather during a public event in Khan Younis, Gaza, on February 1, 2025.

High Court: Ben-Gvir cannot bar police, prison officials from Knesset oversight hearings

The court also determined that a minister’s personal attendance does not replace the need for professional officials to answer lawmakers’ questions.

MAY 3, 2026ByAVI SOLOMON

NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, in April 2026.

How the ‘Soul of a Nation’ documentary helps defend Israel

Soul of a Nation dismantles anti-Israel propaganda by doing something far more disarming: telling the truth about Israel as it is – flawed, complex, democratic, diverse, and deeply human.

MAY 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dismantles anti-Israel propaganda: Soul of a Nation

Israel’s Eurovision delegation arrives in Vienna in high spirits, despite security threats

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will begin with the first semifinal on May 12, in which Israel will participate; the final will be on May 16.

MAY 2, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Israel’s Eurovision delegation arrives in Vienna in high spirits on April 30, 2026.

Police arrest a total of 16 suspects related to the murder of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka

Two minors and an additional suspect were arrested for their ties to the case. The police claimed to have known their identities and the fact that they participated in the attack against Zalka.

MAY 2, 2026ByHODAYA RAN

Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.

WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, targets terror infrastructure

In an additional incident on Friday, Hezbollah launched several rockets toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. The rockets fell in open areas.

MAY 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF