Speaking at the Yom Yerushalayim celebration held Monday night at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, Minister Itamar Ben Gvir emphasized the necessity of achieving a clear and decisive win against those who threaten Israel.
“On Yom Yerushalayim, we stand in the heart of the city that was united, in the heart of the Jewish story, and declare loudly, ‘We are winning.’ Our message to our enemies on all fronts—you didn’t succeed in the past, and you won’t succeed today. The people of Israel will not be defeated,” Ben Gvir declared.

Israeli media reported Monday that a recent phone call between Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and President Donald Trump turned contentious, challenging earlier reports that suggested the two leaders were aligned on their strategy to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Channel 12 News revealed that the call was filled with tension, with Trump reportedly saying to Netanyahu: “I want a diplomatic solution with the Iranians. I believe in my ability to make a good deal.” According to the report, Trump also stressed his preference for a negotiated agreement that would work for both parties.
This characterization of the discussion stood in stark contrast to public statements claiming the two leaders had concluded the call with a shared perspective.

Air France will resume its daily service to Tel Aviv starting Tuesday, even as other major airlines continue to suspend flights to Israel due to ongoing regional instability.
The French national airline announced that it will restart non-stop flights to and from Tel Aviv on May 27, operating with a Boeing 777-300. This marks a full return to routine operations after flights were paused amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
In a statement, Air France reiterated its focus on safety, explaining that it is “constantly monitoring developments in the geopolitical situation in the region to ensure the highest level of flight safety and security.”
Alon Netah, who oversees Air France operations in Israel, expressed optimism over the return of the airline’s service.

Interacting with digital devices appears to significantly lower the chances of cognitive decline in adults who are middle-aged or older, with a 58 percent reduction in risk, according to findings published in Nature Human Behavior.
In their work, researchers combed through 57 separate studies to assess whether long-term exposure to modern technology has helped or hindered mental functioning in adults who grew up during the digital age. These studies tracked data from more than 411,000 participants, most of whom were around 69 years old.

The Israeli military reported early Tuesday morning, just before 5:00 a.m., that a projectile had been detected coming from Yemen, aimed at Israel.
The IDF noted that its Air Force defense units were actively engaged in attempting to neutralize the incoming missile.
Not long after the initial detection, warning sirens began sounding across communities in the Jordan Valley and areas within Samaria.
Following the incident, the IDF released a statement confirming that the missile originating from Yemen had been shot down successfully. The military added that the sirens were activated in accordance with standard operating procedures.

The Social Security Administration has officially removed 12.3 million people from its database who were recorded as being 120 years old or older, according to information released by the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

On Monday night, Yeshiva Mercaz HaRav hosted a major celebration in Yerushalayim marking 58 years since the city’s liberation and reunification during the Six Day War.
Rav Yaakov Shapira, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav, was among the figures at the event, along with Yerushalayim Mayor Moshe Lion. Joining them were rabbanim, dayanim, government officials, and thousands of participants from all over the country. The evening featured addresses from city rabbanim, the chief rabbanim, Rav Shapira, Mayor Lion, and various public leaders.

A school bus driver working for a Brooklyn charter school has been suspended after allegedly pulling over during a morning route to deliver a religious tirade, during which he targeted Jewish students and accused Jews of killing Yoshka, the NY Post reports. The shocking incident caused one Jewish child to break down in tears, according to accounts from parents.
According to a parent of one of the children on board, the driver veered off his route while en route to Brooklyn Prospect International Elementary Charter School and began preaching to the students about Yoshka and his personal religious views. The group of passengers included several Jewish students.

A recent uptick in COVID-19 cases among international travelers arriving in the United States has been linked to a newly emerging variant of the virus that’s fueling a spike in infections across parts of Asia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s airport screening initiative, individuals landing in California, Virginia, Washington, and the New York City area have tested positive for the NB.1.8.1 variant.
CBS News reported Friday that these findings come from genomic data uploaded by Ginkgo Bioworks, the CDC’s partner in airport surveillance testing. The NB.1.8.1 variant is believed to be responsible for a significant wave of infections currently spreading through China.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says one of the most effective ways to combat the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers is by incentivizing those nearing retirement to remain on the job longer through financial bonuses.
Speaking with CBS News, Duffy emphasized that addressing the shortfall in controllers won’t happen overnight, but a major element of the strategy is retaining veteran staff.
“I think what is key, we have offered a bonus to air traffic controllers who are eligible to retire. We are going to pay them 20% bonus on their salary to stay longer. Don’t retire,” Duffy continued. “So as we bring more air traffic controllers in, and keep the older, experienced controllers, we’re going to be able to make up that difference.”