Israel

While partial cancellations deemed to pose safety risks were initially considered, Fire and Rescue Services officials ultimately opted for a complete shutdown.

A man in his 50s from East Jerusalem was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a brush area in the city’s south. A lighter and incendiary materials were found in his possession.

Minister Regev announced the ceremony's dress rehearsal that took place earlier this week will be broadcast instead.

An Egyptian journalist reported that Cairo proposed a six-month ceasefire, but Minister Ron Dermer rejected the offer, and offered a three-week temporary ceasefire. A source familiar with the matter said Hamas’ stance on the Egyptian proposal hinges on Qatar.

As we approach Memorial Day, I find myself thinking more and more about my Saadia, my little boy. I wasn’t born in Israel; I chose it. And when I see people who treat this country as though it’s something to be taken for granted, I cry out. On Memorial Day, we all stand together.

During an address at Israel's Memorial Day ceremony on Mount Herzl, Katz discussed lessons from the October 7 Hamas attacks and Iranian threats against Israel.