Einav Halabi https://www.ynetnews.com/article/3hivpxhg6 Sat, 23 May 2026 20:31:53 +03:00 The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that four Palestinians were moderately wounded in Masafer Yatta in the southern Hebron Hills, in an attack by settlers using stones, clubs and pepper spray. message nyicv2fzk Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/nyicv2fzk Sat, 23 May 2026 20:28:33 +03:00 Following sirens activated in communities in the Western Galilee due to suspected drone infiltration, the Home Front Command updated that the incident has ended and it is permitted to exit protected spaces. message dd87p7h9j Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/dd87p7h9j Sat, 23 May 2026 20:23:42 +03:00 Alarms warning of drone infiltration were activated in Rosh Hanikra, the Miluot Tzafon industrial area, Bezet and Bezet Beach in the Western Galilee. message oozrvfzi7 Reuters https://www.ynetnews.com/article/oozrvfzi7 Sat, 23 May 2026 20:13:14 +03:00 A Pakistani security official said that a "memorandum of understanding is in the final drafting stages to end the war between the U.S. and Iran." Meanwhile, the Pakistani military reported that negotiations have led to "encouraging" progress toward final understandings. Sources told Reuters that the proposed framework is expected to develop in three stages: a formal end to the war, resolution of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and opening a 30-day window for negotiations on a broader agreement, with the possibility of an extension. message s4c1tmn7z Lior Ben Ari https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s4c1tmn7z Sat, 23 May 2026 20:06:18 +03:00 The Iranian news agency Fars, which is affiliated with the regime, reported that "during the exchange of messages between Iran and the U.S., several mediators, as well as American officials involved in the talks, sent a message to the Iranian side not to pay attention to the posts published by U.S. President Donald Trump." It was reported that these officials "emphasized that Trump's statements in the media are for media and domestic consumption only, and his position behind the negotiating table is completely different." Fars also reported that "a source close to the Iranian negotiating team expressed distrust in the possible negotiations." message 2jgs87dvv Moran Azulay https://www.ynetnews.com/article/2jgs87dvv Sat, 23 May 2026 19:52:51 +03:00 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a security meeting with coalition party leaders tonight. message s01oyefr6 AFP https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s01oyefr6 Sat, 23 May 2026 19:46:25 +03:00 Clashes were reported between police officers and activists from the 'Sumud' flotilla to Gaza and citizens who were waiting for their arrival at the airport in Bilbao, capital of the Basque Country in Spain. Four people were arrested in the clashes, and footage from the incident showed local police using batons against the activists. According to reports published in the country's media, a group of supporters was waiting for the six flotilla activists who returned from Turkey after being released from arrest in Israel. The activists landed in Bilbao around 2:00 p.m. (local time), and according to reports, the violence began when the group of activists and their supporters refused to clear the way at the police's request. message 00e5bg3ww Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/00e5bg3ww Sat, 23 May 2026 19:43:50 +03:00 Clashes broke out between police officers, activists from the 'Sumud' flotilla to Gaza and citizens who were waiting for their arrival at the airport in Bilbao, capital of the Basque Country in Spain. Four people were arrested in the clashes, and footage from the incident showed local police using batons against the activists. According to reports published in the country's media, a group of activists was waiting for the flotilla activists who returned after being released from detention in Israel. The activists landed in Bilbao around 2:00 p.m. (local time), and according to reports, the violence began when the group of activists and their supporters refused to clear the way at the request of the police. Full story here. message nwc6t1k4x Meir Turgeman, Photo: Fire and Rescue Services Israel https://www.ynetnews.com/article/nwc6t1k4x Sat, 23 May 2026 19:33:16 +03:00 A man was shot to death in the Jawarish neighborhood of Ramla. An MDA team was forced to pronounce him dead at the scene. Police said the background to the incident is a blood feud and that an investigation has been opened. The man was found in a truck that caught fire. message i0aan63r8 Reuters https://www.ynetnews.com/article/i0aan63r8 Sat, 23 May 2026 19:32:51 +03:00 U.S. President Donald Trump will hold talks today with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan. This was reported by an Arab official source to Reuters news agency. message j4x461isg Meir Turgeman https://www.ynetnews.com/article/j4x461isg Sat, 23 May 2026 19:01:35 +03:00 The couple found shot in a vehicle yesterday near Mishmar Ayalon in the Judean Lowlands have been identified as Ruslan (46) and Olga (44) Prikhodko from Rishon Lezion. The couple has a 17-year-old son together. message h437qsudd ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h437qsudd Sat, 23 May 2026 18:57:17 +03:00 The U.S. president told Axios that he will meet today with his representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss Iran's latest proposal, and that he will likely decide by Sunday whether to resume the war. He added that it's a '50/50 thing' regarding whether he can reach a 'good' deal or 'take them out.' Trump said he will only accept a deal that includes the issue of uranium enrichment and Iran's existing stockpile. He acknowledged that 'there are people who prefer an agreement and others who prefer to resume the war,' but rejected the notion that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is 'worried' that he might reach an unfavorable deal. message 0m9r1i0so Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/0m9r1i0so Sat, 23 May 2026 18:54:35 +03:00 U.S. President Donald Trump told CBS that 'there is a draft' of a deal with Iran that he has already read. The president did not specify whether he finds it acceptable, but added: 'They are getting much closer.' message 4bmffpw9i Lior Ben Ari https://www.ynetnews.com/article/4bmffpw9i Sat, 23 May 2026 18:50:15 +03:00 IDF Arabic-language spokesman, Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, issued an evacuation warning for the villages of Al-Mahmudia, Mleeh, Shbil, Al-Qatrani and Humin Al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon. message lp18hnwud AP https://www.ynetnews.com/article/lp18hnwud Sat, 23 May 2026 18:39:52 +03:00 The US and Iran are close to an agreement on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, as Washington considered a new round of strikes in the Islamic Republic. This was stated by two regional officials and a diplomat to the Associated Press. It was also reported that the officials and diplomat expressed hope that a final decision regarding the draft prepared by Pakistan could be reached within 48 hours, after review by both sides. The officials added that US Vice President JD Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner played significant roles in helping to bridge the remaining gaps, and that Qatar played a key role. message fcot6f716 Ilana Curiel https://www.ynetnews.com/article/fcot6f716 Sat, 23 May 2026 18:38:39 +03:00 The IDF Spokesperson updated that following the alerts activated in the western Galilee regarding drone infiltration, "two suspicious aerial targets were identified" with which contact was lost, with no casualties. message 3ab9yjuuk Reuters https://www.ynetnews.com/article/3ab9yjuuk Sat, 23 May 2026 18:25:24 +03:00 Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. During the protest, police arrested a small group that attempted to "break through the barriers around the prime minister's residence." Organizers claimed that 80,000 protesters participated in the demonstration, but a government representative stated that about 40,000 attended. The protest took place following a court announcement in Spain on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, a key ally of Sanchez, is being investigated for leading an influence peddling and money laundering network. message yg0cn6gea Israel Moshkovitz https://www.ynetnews.com/article/yg0cn6gea Sat, 23 May 2026 18:16:25 +03:00 The Kinneret Regional Council control room reported that over 65,000 vacationers and bathers visited the council's beaches during the Shavuot holiday and weekend. message a8fr30ll2 Lior Ben Ari https://www.ynetnews.com/article/a8fr30ll2 Sat, 23 May 2026 18:13:22 +03:00 Saudi television network Al Arabiya reported, citing sources, that "Iran has proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and temporarily cancel the fees, suspend uranium enrichment above 3.6 percent for 10 years and dilute uranium enriched above 20 percent domestically. Additionally, it confirmed it would commit not to develop nuclear weapons as part of a memorandum of understanding. In return, Tehran demanded preservation of limited enrichment rights and complete removal of sanctions, a compensation mechanism financed by the United States and the release of its frozen assets before nuclear negotiations." message w41ortmiu Ilana Curiel https://www.ynetnews.com/article/w41ortmiu Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:41 +03:00 The Home Front Command announced that the incident in the Western Galilee has concluded and residents can exit protected spaces in the communities of Tzat, Hanita, Liman and Shlomi. The IDF updated that an alert was activated in Shlomi at 5:10 p.m. due to a drone that fell in the town. message tfpaxv82d Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/tfpaxv82d Sat, 23 May 2026 17:48:00 +03:00 Mediators believe they are close to an agreement to extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran by 60 days and to establish a framework for discussions on Tehran's nuclear program, the Financial Times reported. Sources involved in the talks said the deal would include a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside a commitment to discuss the dilution or removal of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. In return, the U.S. would ease the blockade on Iranian ports, agree to sanctions relief and approve a gradual unfreezing of Tehran's frozen assets abroad. message 7qgkefixx Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/7qgkefixx Sat, 23 May 2026 17:45:07 +03:00 Additional alerts warning of suspected drone infiltration were activated in the communities of Bezet, Liman and Shlomi in the Western Galilee. message 94s6zrp8b Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/94s6zrp8b Sat, 23 May 2026 17:43:12 +03:00 An alert warning of a drone infiltration was activated in Hanita in the Western Galilee. message b2y2s26gx AFP https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b2y2s26gx Sat, 23 May 2026 17:33:13 +03:00 The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced that 10 countries on the continent are at risk of infection from the new Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of the outbreak, and Uganda. The 10 countries at risk are: South Sudan, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Congo, Burundi, Angola, the Central African Republic and Zambia. message 3mrgubova Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/3mrgubova Sat, 23 May 2026 17:27:03 +03:00 Following the alert activated in Shtula in the Western Galilee, the Home Front Command updated that the incident has ended and it is permitted to exit the protected space. message 5tzir4aqf Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/5tzir4aqf Sat, 23 May 2026 17:20:31 +03:00 An alert warning of a suspected drone infiltration was activated in Shetula in the Western Galilee. message ff45754xl Idan Bloemhof, Photo: Israel Police Spokesperson's Unit https://ynet-pic1.yit.co.il/picserver6/crop_images/2026/05/23/Sk7XQEJeMg/Sk7XQEJeMg_1_301_1152_650_0_small.jpg https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ff45754xl Sat, 23 May 2026 17:19:05 +03:00 Civil Administration forces rescued six Israeli citizens who had rented a villa in the center of Jericho. A preliminary investigation revealed that after residents living nearby heard shouting in Hebrew, the information was passed on to security officials. Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. message gf7ief1k6 Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/article/gf7ief1k6 Sat, 23 May 2026 17:18:15 +03:00 Following alerts about drone infiltration that were activated in the Western Galilee, the Home Front Command updated that the incident has ended and it is permitted to exit protected spaces. message p6g5jgexi Lior Ben Ari https://www.ynetnews.com/article/p6g5jgexi Sat, 23 May 2026 17:15:43 +03:00 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem that "linking the ceasefire in Lebanon to any agreement remains an unquestionable principle to this day. This is among the legitimate demands of our government and it will remain so." He also said that "Iran, until the last moment, will not give up its support for movements demanding rights and freedom, foremost among them Hezbollah. From the very first moment, Iran proposed linking the ceasefire in Lebanon to any agreement." message w7qcxknuu Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/w7qcxknuu Sat, 23 May 2026 17:11:57 +03:00 An alarm warning of a drone infiltration was also activated in Betzet in western Galilee. message l75f0mp1r ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/l75f0mp1r Sat, 23 May 2026 17:10:05 +03:00 A siren warning of a drone infiltration was activated in Shlomi in the Western Galilee. message ruvfgjwhi Lior Ben Ari https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ruvfgjwhi Sat, 23 May 2026 17:08:43 +03:00 An Iranian source told the Qatari network Al Jazeera that they "have reached a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistani mediator and are awaiting the American response." He added that "the memorandum of understanding includes ending the war, lifting the blockade, opening the Strait of Hormuz and withdrawal of American forces from the war zone. The memorandum of understanding does not include nuclear issues because they are complex and require time for negotiation. Thirty days after the agreement, the door can be opened for nuclear negotiations. The commander of Pakistan's army was supposed to announce the memorandum of understanding in Tehran, but he left to coordinate with Washington. Qatar played a key role in the drafting." message aiwt76csk ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/aiwt76csk Sat, 23 May 2026 16:56:46 +03:00 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during his diplomatic visit to India that "there may be news later today, I don't have news for you right now." He later hedged and said, "But there may be news a little later today, and there may not be. I hope there will be, but I'm not sure yet. The question is about the Iranian issue, and as I said, there has been some progress. Even as I'm speaking to you now, some work is being done. There is a possibility that whether it's later today, tomorrow or in a couple of days, we will have something to say. Iran will never have a nuclear weapon." message in5gtz1js Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/in5gtz1js Sat, 23 May 2026 16:36:11 +03:00 Following the alert that was activated in Metula, the IDF Spokesperson updated that it was a false identification. message ild60i8ek Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ild60i8ek Sat, 23 May 2026 16:26:56 +03:00 The Home Front Command updated that the incident in Metula has ended and residents may exit protected spaces. message raaewbxgp Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/raaewbxgp Sat, 23 May 2026 16:22:35 +03:00 An alarm warning of a drone infiltration was activated in Metula in the Upper Galilee. message p6d04vahi Ynet https://ynet-pic1.yit.co.il/picserver6/crop_images/2026/05/23/ry0ovQygfg/ry0ovQygfg_1_31_1260_711_0_small.jpg https://www.ynetnews.com/article/p6d04vahi Sat, 23 May 2026 16:16:35 +03:00 U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social a map of the Middle East with Iran 'painted' in the American flag. Above the map was written 'United States of the Middle East?' message ro22stqyx Ron Krisi https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ro22stqyx Sat, 23 May 2026 16:09:41 +03:00 U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces have reached a "milestone," and since the start of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, have ordered more than 100 ships to turn around or return to the ports from which they departed. CENTCOM's statement said that more than 15,000 troops are participating in the blockade, which began on April 13 in accordance with U.S. President Donald Trump's directive. "Forces prevented the passage of more than 100 vessels, detained four and allowed 26 humanitarian aid ships to pass," the statement said. It also noted that more than 200 American aircraft and warships are supporting the mission. message 0op1mblzg Gilad Carmeli https://www.ynetnews.com/article/0op1mblzg Sat, 23 May 2026 16:01:29 +03:00 Around 100,000 visitors flocked to nature reserves and national parks across Israel over the weekend. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority reported that the leading sites were Gan HaShlosha (Sachne), Caesarea, Yarkon National Park (Tel Afek), Ein Hemed and Tel Ashkelon. About 8,500 hikers stayed overnight at campgrounds over the weekend. The most popular were Ma'ayan Harod, Gan HaShlosha, Khan Be'erot in Ramon Crater, Masada-West and Tel Ashkelon. message 9auvq1ol8 Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/9auvq1ol8 Sat, 23 May 2026 15:54:26 +03:00 The IDF reported that a short time ago, "a suspicious aerial object was identified falling in the area of Kibbutz Adamit in the Western Galilee, with no casualties." It was also reported that the incident is under investigation. message 9vli1a5tg Lior Ben Ari https://www.ynetnews.com/article/9vli1a5tg Sat, 23 May 2026 15:48:50 +03:00 A member of Iran's National Security Committee referred in an interview with the ISNA news agency to the visit of Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir, saying he "feels that we are approaching a final agreement, but there are challenges." According to him, "Iran and Pakistan have accepted the fact that the challenges come from the U.S. There will be deeper negotiations between the two sides tonight. This meeting can be seen as positive, but some of the recent American positions are concerning." message djj44embt Lior Ben Ari https://ynet-pic1.yit.co.il/picserver6/crop_images/2026/05/23/Hy117feXylzl/Hy117feXylzl_0_244_1280_723_0_small.jpg https://www.ynetnews.com/article/djj44embt Sat, 23 May 2026 15:43:05 +03:00 Iranian state television reported that Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir left Tehran after his second meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The Pakistani chief of staff completed a series of meetings in Tehran aimed at preventing a return to fighting between the U.S. and Iran. message rhuanrkbh Eitan Glikman, Photo: Israel Police Spokesperson's Unit https://ynet-pic1.yit.co.il/picserver6/crop_images/2026/05/23/SyV9Czklzx/SyV9Czklzx_18_0_301_532_0_small.jpg https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rhuanrkbh Sat, 23 May 2026 15:37:07 +03:00 Police are asking for the public's help in locating missing 74-year-old Vladislav Slibanov from Kiryat Yam. According to the police description, he is 1.64 meters tall, has short white hair and brown eyes, light skin and a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black tracksuit and black sneakers. Police also stated that "anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the 100 hotline or the Zevulun Police Station at 048464444." message zcjnhdfcc Reuters https://www.ynetnews.com/article/zcjnhdfcc Sat, 23 May 2026 15:18:19 +03:00 French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that "starting today," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering its territory. Additionally, in a post on X, Barrot called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Ben-Gvir. message 0ljyzwxj1 Nadav Tzanzifer https://www.ynetnews.com/article/0ljyzwxj1 Sat, 23 May 2026 15:02:35 +03:00 Tamar Steinberg is the European champion in the foil class after finishing first in a photo finish in the medal race at the competition held in Portugal. Shahar Tibi won the silver medal. This is Steinberg's first-ever medal at the European Championship, after winning the silver medal at the World Championship in Aarhus, Denmark last year. A year before that, she won the Under-23 World Championship in the competition held in Silvaplana. message jn0l5sy37 Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/jn0l5sy37 Sat, 23 May 2026 14:51:01 +03:00 Five Israeli citizens crossed the border into Lebanese territory. This was reported by the IDF spokesperson, who added that 'the force operating at the location returned all the citizens to Israeli territory and detained them until the police arrived. The detained citizens were transferred for further handling by the police. The IDF strongly condemns their crossing and emphasizes that this is a serious incident constituting a criminal offense that endangers IDF forces and civilians.' message eepm37u6v Idan Bloemhof https://www.ynetnews.com/article/eepm37u6v Sat, 23 May 2026 14:46:04 +03:00 Civil Administration forces evacuated 23 Israelis from the center of Nablus, where they were spotted walking around "while posing a real risk to their safety." It was reported that "a preliminary investigation reveals that the citizens were invited by a Palestinian resident of the city for a meal at his home, and entered aboard six vehicles with Israeli license plates into the area of the Palestinian city. The incident has been transferred for further handling by the Samaria District Police. The security establishment reiterates and emphasizes that entering Area A endangers lives and is prohibited by law." message dshgj7ln8 Alex Nirenberg https://www.ynetnews.com/article/dshgj7ln8 Sat, 23 May 2026 13:51:59 +03:00 Ukrainian media reported that an oil terminal in the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea coast caught fire following a Ukrainian drone attack. Russia confirmed the terminal was attacked, stating that 'three people were injured by interception debris.' In a separate incident, Russian opposition websites reported Ukrainian drones struck a chemical industry plant in Russia's Perm region. message 9ajyn6q6e Ilana Curiel, Photo: MDA operational documentation https://www.ynetnews.com/article/9ajyn6q6e Sat, 23 May 2026 12:41:09 +03:00 A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle on Route 31, near the Zohar Junction in the Negev. Magen David Adom paramedics who arrived at the scene were forced to pronounce him dead. Two people in mild condition were treated at the scene. message hwv3ca50q Ynet https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hwv3ca50q Sat, 23 May 2026 12:21:51 +03:00 The IDF Spokesperson updated that the alert heard in Kfar Giladi in the Galilee Finger was activated due to a false identification. message