King Abdullah of Jordan and Kuwait's foreign minister discussed regional tensions and the need for coordinated Arab efforts to sustain de-escalation. The king stressed that any agreement must safeguard the security of Arab and Gulf states.

Condom prices are set to rise by up to 30 per cent as the Iran war disrupts petrochemical supplies and shipping. Shortages and funding gaps are already affecting access in developing countries, raising concerns about increasing sexually transmitted infections.

A man dressed as Adolf Hitler and standing on an Israeli flag gave a Nazi salute to runners at the Boston Marathon, sparking widespread condemnation. Event organizers and community leaders denounced the act as antisemitic and hateful.

Schools operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in the West Bank have moved to a four day week due to funding shortages. The agency faces a major budget gap and ongoing controversy over allegations of militant ties among some staff members.

Apartments and houses were recently sold across Jerusalem, Netanya, northern cities and Kiryat Gat, with prices ranging from NIS 500,000 to nearly NIS 5 million. The deals reflect ongoing activity in both central and peripheral housing markets.

After a week of deadly stabbings and shootings, Israel’s police chief said some murders are sudden and impossible to prevent. Public anger has grown as violence spreads across communities and nearly 100 Arab citizens have been killed in crime-related incidents this year.

The cabinet approved Tzipi Hotovely as head of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate and Doron Cohen as Civil Service Commissioner. Both appointments take effect on May 5 amid some political criticism.

Britain approved only part of a 100,000 dollar donation from a sanctioned businessman intended for Ukrainian children. Funding for children relocated to Israel was rejected, with officials saying it could undermine the purpose of sanctions.

A man attempting to enter a Vaughan synagogue assaulted a congregant after being denied entry. Police are investigating the incident as concern grows over rising antisemitic violence.

Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland after recognizing the region's independence in December. The move has drawn criticism from Somalia amid ongoing tensions over Somaliland's status.

President Isaac Herzog is seeking to advance a plea bargain between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and prosecutors in the ongoing corruption trial. He believes negotiations should be exhausted before any consideration of a presidential pardon.

Israel has warned residents of seven اللبناني towns to evacuate as it prepares strikes against Hezbollah over alleged ceasefire breaches. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered forceful military action, heightening tensions along the border.