Ariel University announced Monday that it will award an honorary degree in philosophy to Yehoram Gaon. The announcement states that "for his contributions to culture and society in Israel, Gaon has won a long list of awards and honors." The degree awarding ceremony will take place in June.
(Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad)

Security forces operated overnight throughout the West Bank to thwart terrorism, the IDF spokesman reported on Monday. During the operation, the forces arrested several wanted individuals and confiscated weapons and thousands of shekels of terrorist funds. In the Hebron area, the forces arrested five wanted individuals and confiscated an M4 weapon. In the Beit Ummar area, the forces arrested four wanted individuals and confiscated two Carlo weapons and a pistol. In Qalqilya, they arrested four wanted individuals, and in Tul Kerem, one wanted individual was arrested.
(Elisha Ben Kimon)

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France remained commited to Egypt's stability in an environment that is getting more uncertain. Macron said he continued to back talks between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission.
(Reuters)

All options are on the table for countermeasures by the European Union to U.S. tariffs, which should lead to talks on the matter, Swedish Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa told reporters as he arrived at a meeting of EU trade ministers in Luxembourg.
(Reuters)

​The Israel Defense Forces spokesperson addressed a report by Ynet regarding humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, stating: "In response to this morning's publication about humanitarian aid, the IDF operates according to the directives of the political echelon. Israel does not transfer and will not transfer any aid to Hamas." ​
(Elisha Ben Kimon)

European shares plunged to a 16-month low on Monday as investors grappled with the possibility of a recession after sweeping tariffs announced by United States last week. U.S. President Donald Trump showed no sign of backing away from the tariff plans despite retaliation from China, pushing investors to price in interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve.
(Reuters)

IDF Arabic-language spokesman, Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee again on Monday issued an evacuation notice to residents of the Gaza Strip's Deir al-Balah neighborhoods—al-Sahaba, al-Samah, al-Zawaida, and al-Salah. The statement emphasized: "This is a prior warning before an attack. We will strike with force any area used for rocket fire." A previous evacuation notice for this area was issued Sunday night.
(Noa Lutsky)

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking at the People of Israel conference organized by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth, addressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's acknowledgment of responsibility for a leak from the Security Cabinet. "The prime minister is permitted to release information he deems appropriate; he has the authority to do so,"​ Smotrich said. Regarding the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, amid audience interruptions, Smotrich remarked: "He is directly responsible for the October 7 failure. Why are you rallying behind a failed Shin Bet head? You should be protesting now, demanding the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief."
(Moran Azulay)

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking at Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth's People of Israel Conference, addressed reports that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) informed the government of an impending need to resume humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Smotrich expressed astonishment at the prospect of the IDF communicating through the media, stating: "If this is true, it's astonishing that the IDF is speaking to us via the press. Not even a grain of wheat will enter the Strip."​ He further questioned the feasibility of prioritizing the return of hostages before the defeat of Hamas. "First the hostages and then the defeat of Hamas—this is a slogan whose viability I simply do not recognize," Smotrich said, added, "It's good that the war has begun. It's unfortunate that it started the way it did. But we are changing the reality in the Middle East."
(Moran Azulay)

A drone strike targeted a motorcycle repair shop owner in southern Lebanon’s Tebnine on Monday, injuring the owner, Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar channel reported.
(Lior Ben Ari)

Ariel University announced Monday that it will award an honorary degree in philosophy to Yehoram Gaon. The announcement states that "for his contributions to culture and society in Israel, Gaon has won a long list of awards and honors." The degree awarding ceremony will take place in June.
(Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad)

Security forces operated overnight throughout the West Bank to thwart terrorism, the IDF spokesman reported on Monday. During the operation, the forces arrested several wanted individuals and confiscated weapons and thousands of shekels of terrorist funds. In the Hebron area, the forces arrested five wanted individuals and confiscated an M4 weapon. In the Beit Ummar area, the forces arrested four wanted individuals and confiscated two Carlo weapons and a pistol. In Qalqilya, they arrested four wanted individuals, and in Tul Kerem, one wanted individual was arrested.
(Elisha Ben Kimon)

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France remained commited to Egypt's stability in an environment that is getting more uncertain. Macron said he continued to back talks between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission.
(Reuters)

All options are on the table for countermeasures by the European Union to U.S. tariffs, which should lead to talks on the matter, Swedish Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa told reporters as he arrived at a meeting of EU trade ministers in Luxembourg.
(Reuters)

​The Israel Defense Forces spokesperson addressed a report by Ynet regarding humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, stating: "In response to this morning's publication about humanitarian aid, the IDF operates according to the directives of the political echelon. Israel does not transfer and will not transfer any aid to Hamas." ​
(Elisha Ben Kimon)

European shares plunged to a 16-month low on Monday as investors grappled with the possibility of a recession after sweeping tariffs announced by United States last week. U.S. President Donald Trump showed no sign of backing away from the tariff plans despite retaliation from China, pushing investors to price in interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve.
(Reuters)

IDF Arabic-language spokesman, Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee again on Monday issued an evacuation notice to residents of the Gaza Strip's Deir al-Balah neighborhoods—al-Sahaba, al-Samah, al-Zawaida, and al-Salah. The statement emphasized: "This is a prior warning before an attack. We will strike with force any area used for rocket fire." A previous evacuation notice for this area was issued Sunday night.
(Noa Lutsky)

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking at the People of Israel conference organized by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth, addressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's acknowledgment of responsibility for a leak from the Security Cabinet. "The prime minister is permitted to release information he deems appropriate; he has the authority to do so,"​ Smotrich said. Regarding the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, amid audience interruptions, Smotrich remarked: "He is directly responsible for the October 7 failure. Why are you rallying behind a failed Shin Bet head? You should be protesting now, demanding the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief."
(Moran Azulay)

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking at Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth's People of Israel Conference, addressed reports that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) informed the government of an impending need to resume humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Smotrich expressed astonishment at the prospect of the IDF communicating through the media, stating: "If this is true, it's astonishing that the IDF is speaking to us via the press. Not even a grain of wheat will enter the Strip."​ He further questioned the feasibility of prioritizing the return of hostages before the defeat of Hamas. "First the hostages and then the defeat of Hamas—this is a slogan whose viability I simply do not recognize," Smotrich said, added, "It's good that the war has begun. It's unfortunate that it started the way it did. But we are changing the reality in the Middle East."
(Moran Azulay)

A drone strike targeted a motorcycle repair shop owner in southern Lebanon’s Tebnine on Monday, injuring the owner, Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar channel reported.
(Lior Ben Ari)