News from Israel

05.10.127:15 AM ET

Rocket Fire on Lag B'Omer

"The opposition is small, but it bites."
--Maariv reporter Arik Bender writing about the stormy Knesset session yesterday.

  • New Hamas force in Gaza is foiling rocket attacks against Israel - The new 300 men anti-rocket force operates day and night, but will not act if Israel is the first to strike. (Haaretz)
  • After ten years, Israel to release Palestinian prisoner from solitary confinement - Some demands of hunger-striking prisoners are met as Mahmoud Issa will be released from isolation. (Haaretz)
  • Qassam hits Negev as kids mark Lag B'Omer (Ynet)
  • Israeli report shows 70 percent rise in soldiers on welfare (Israel Hayom)
  • Tel Aviv University okays Nakba Day ceremony, despite Student Union opposition (Haaretz)

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