A source from western Syria tells Israel Hayom that al-Sharaa's men – many of them mercenaries – are selling weapons to Hezbollah on the black market, while the government plays both sides.

A Jewish-community newspaper ad meant to win over voters backfired badly when it showed bread during the holiday that forbids it. The candidate apologized and pointed the finger at her campaign adviser.

Danny Danon describes a historic level of US-Israel coordination, sharply criticizes Europe's shielding of Iran at the Security Council, and eyes an expansion of the Abraham Accords.

Ben Gurion restrictions partially eased at midnight; two regional carriers extend Taba airport operations through April 19.

Details emerging about the heroic operation that extracted the US Air Force crewmember from southern Iran point to a high-risk mission executed with precision.