The second day of the JNS Conference, being held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem, is hosting senior political figures from Israel and the US, including US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.
Thousands expected to gather on April 29 for the international memorial ceremony to honor fallen Israeli soldiers and terror victims.
The visit is expected to focus on preparations for a possible strike on Iran and defensive measures against its potential retaliation if President Donald Trump opts to activate the military option.
Intense fires fueled by strong winds threaten multiple communities as authorities close Highway 6 and railway lines in affected areas.
After 48 hours, Israeli authorities have revealed that Barak Tzach from Petach Tikva was the man killed Monday by sharks in Hadera.
As Israel continues to monitor Iran's nuclear ambitions, radiation expert Arik Avni warns that the country's healthcare system would "collapse" in the aftermath of a nuclear strike, with casualties extending up to 31 miles from the blast zone and requiring specialized treatments that must be stockpiled in advance.
The findings, discovered by divers from a special rescue unit, will be transferred to relevant professionals for further analysis.
Ten students from the Bnei Zion pre-military academy were killed in a flash flood. The indictment revealed that despite weather warnings, academy director Yuval Kahan ignored the danger. He and educational director Aviv Bardichev were convicted of 10 counts of negligent manslaughter and two counts of negligent injury.
Extensive search efforts resumed for a 40-year-old man who drowned after being attacked by a shark near the city. Police have closed the beach until further notice.
Israeli NBA player Dani Avdija, former Hamas hostages Emily Damari and Eli Sharabi, and Jewish-American journalist Ben Shapiro will participate in the ceremony, with additional torchbearers to be announced in the coming days.