Border Police, Shin Bet and IDF troops carry out coordinated operation in West bank city, killing a terrorist affiliated with the Lion's Den terrorist cell and arresting a senior operative; Palestinian reports claim 41 people hurt during raid

Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope, was elected as Leo XIV, succeeding Francis; known for his work in Peru and Vatican reforms, he begins his papacy amid high hopes and lingering controversies

Four months into the West Bank operation, the IDF still holds Jenin’s refugee camp — now a 'ghost neighborhood' cleared of enemies; With no clashes or unrest, active duty troops - soon headed for Gaza - continue pursuing dozens of terrorists hiding in nearby villages; Troubling data shows 50% of those released in 2023 hostage deal return to terror

At least 3 protesters have been arrested and more are expected; protest comes during final exam study days; Student group behind protest said the library takeover aimed to 'disrupt the legitimacy of Columbia and halt its complicity in imperial violence'

Strikes included around 20 attacks focused on the Nabatieh area;  air raids described  as forming a 'belt of fire.'

The survey, conducted between May 1–4, also reveals deep divisions over Hamas’s leadership and credibility.

Gerald Steinberg, founder and president of NGO Monitor, says there are a lot of contradictions in terms of ending the nuclear program or reaching an agreement without ending the program