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The two heads of towns on the Lebanese border oppose relocation as residents receive short “reprieve” hotel stays instead.

“Once again your decisive leadership brought another great victory to America,” the Israeli leader says.
The cell posed an immediate threat to Israeli forces in northern Gaza, according to the military.
An 11-year-old girl critically hurt last week by an Iranian missile remains in serious condition.
The question follows a controversial ruling by the Israeli High Court of Justice instructing the military to permit an anti-war protest on Saturday night in larger numbers than wartime restrictions on public gathering allow.
Israel’s military says launches have struck inside or near peacekeeping posts.
“In our region, Israel alone protects our Christian community which is growing and prospering,” said the Israeli premier.
Of these, 138 remain hospitalized, with the ministry urging non-emergency cases to use urgent care centers to ease hospital crowding.
The investigation into the package’s origin is ongoing.
“No one has the strength to go out and fight. You can’t tell them you don’t want to come,” a Hezbollah fighter revealed during questioning.
Israel’s wartime restrictions on the country’s airspace are tentatively in place through April 16.
At least five people were wounded by enemy cluster munitions in central Israel. “It breaks my heart, I had a special home,” a Ramat Gan resident said.
The Israel Defense Forces continued to execute strikes in Iran over the Passover holiday.
The IRGC’s Lebanon Corps serves as a liaison between Hezbollah and the Tehran regime.
“The IDF will act to remove threats to the residents of the State of Israel,” said the military.
The terror group “continues to operate in a manner that endangers international forces and harms U.N. personnel operating in the area,” the IDF said.
More than 70 sites hit in 24 hours, including launchers, UAV facilities and air defense systems.
“IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement,” the military said.
The Israeli defense minister said the IDF would control the area of Southern Lebanon up to the Litani River.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog highlighted concerns over the safety and security of Christian communities in the Middle East.
Israeli foreign minister said that the weakened regime in Tehran strengthens European security.
Amid Iranian missile strikes, Miriam celebrated life.
“The IDF is operating with determination in Southern Lebanon through targeted ground operations in several areas, alongside strikes from the air, sea and land,” the military said.

As of Friday morning, 125 remained hospitalized—two in critical, 14 in serious, 24 in moderate and 79 in good condition.
“It is possible to hold the book in one hand and a weapon in the other,” said Moshe Solomon on the haredi draft.
Ahmad Nasrallah was a “central weapons dealer” in Tulkarm’s Irtah neighborhood, according to Israeli security forces.
“October 7th-Her Story” encourages female soldiers to process trauma through storytelling, art and controlled self-expression.
The competition run by Tel Aviv University in partnership with Brandeis University is open to Hebrew learners aged 12–18 around the world.
The resolution has been widely misinterpreted as conferring implicit recognition of Palestinian statehood. In fact, it establishes rigorous, multi-layered preconditions, all subject to Board of Peace assessment.
“We have a reason to celebrate ... We need to live with great gratitude and remember that nothing is taken for granted. Keep smiling and being happy.”
The world-renowned artist hosted Segev Kalfon, singing for him and offering words of encouragement.
In one incident, a teacher was reportedly “nearly killed” when a wooden beam was dropped by Arab laborers.
“He deserves to be buried, to be remembered and to be home,” said Shira Gvili, whose brother Ran is the last Israeli hostage being held in Gaza.
The rally took place outside of an approved march through the British capital on a busy shopping weekend to promote the boycott of the Jewish state.
“The Office of the President is aware that this is an extraordinary request which carries with it significant implications,” Herzog’s office stated.
Two of his children and a nephew were abducted to Gaza and later released alive.