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The scene of a deadly car crash on Route 1, May 6, 2021. (Magen David Adom)
May 6, 2021, 4:27 pm
Man killed, 6 hurt in car crash on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway
Deadly accident caused by collision between a truck and several cars just west of the capital; 1 person in serious condition
By TOI staff
Travelers at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on April 18, 2021. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
May 6, 2021, 2:51 pm
European Union recommends reopening to Israeli tourists
European Council adds Jewish state to list of countries whose citizens should not face entry restrictions to the bloc’s 27 countries due to COVID
By TOI staff and Agencies
The Daily Briefing
May 6, 2021, 2:29 pm
Daily Briefing May 6 – Can Lapid light the way toward a stable government?
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By TOI staff
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Hossein Salami speaks during a pro-government rally in the capital Tehran's central Enghelab Square on November 25, 2019. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
May 6, 2021, 2:29 pm
Iran Guards chief threatens to disrupt Israeli maritime trade operations
Ahead of Quds Day, Hossein Salami says recent attacks on ships show how vulnerable Israel’s sea routes are; FM Zarif blasts ‘apartheid regime’
By TOI staff
Israeli veterans and disabled IDF soldiers protest outside the Knesset, demanding better financial and medical aid and support, May 5, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)
May 6, 2021, 1:51 pm
After outcry, government reaches compromise on funding for wounded veteran care
As part of deal between defense and finance ministries, budget for plan to improve care scaled back to NIS 300 million; Netanyahu vows to bring plan for cabinet approval ASAP
By TOI staff
Friends and family mourn at the Jerusalem funeral of Yehuda Guetta, who was killed in a terror attack at Tapuah junction in the West Bank, May 6, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)
May 6, 2021, 1:35 pm
‘At least we had time to say goodbye’: 1,500 at terror victim’s funeral
Yehuda Guetta, 19, killed in Sunday West Bank shooting, mourned as sensitive student who aimed for elite IDF unit; settler leader urges gov’t to ‘come to its senses’ and retaliate
By TOI staff
Yamina MK Amichai Chikli seen at the Knesset on April 5, 2021. (Olivier Fitousi/Flash90)
May 6, 2021, 11:29 am
Yamina MK doubles down on opposing coalition with the left
MK Amichai Chikli says he’ll vote against a government with Meretz or Joint List; meanwhile 2nd party member says Likud made him lavish offers to defect
By TOI staff
Economy Minister Amir Peretz in Jerusalem on May 18, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 6, 2021, 10:21 am
Former Labor party chief Amir Peretz says he won’t run for president
Veteran politician, currently economy minister in interim government though not an MK, says he wants to dedicate more time to his family after 37 years in public service
By TOI staff
Screen capture from video of the disaster during Lag B'Omer celebratons at Mount Meron, April 30, 2021. (Channel 12 News)
May 6, 2021, 9:14 am
Eleven minutes at Meron: Video shows how deadly crush unfolded
TV news airs security camera footage showing how treacherous walkway at religious festival rapidly went from being mostly clear to a crowded deathtrap
By TOI staff
Illustrative: In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, shows missiles flying into the sky near international airport, in Damascus, Syria on Jan. 21, 2019. (SANA via AP)
May 6, 2021, 3:33 am
Israel said to carry out airstrikes in Syria for second straight night
State media says IDF helicopters struck Quneitra in Syrian Golan Heights, but reports no damage or injuries; comes day after attack attributed to Israel killed 1, injured 6
By TOI staff
Said Odeh, the Palestinian teenager shot dead in clashes with IDF troops in the northern West Bank on May 5, 2021. (Courtesy)
May 6, 2021, 2:00 am
Palestinian teen said killed in clashes with IDF amid rising West Bank tensions
Army says investigating Palestinian claim, says troops returned fire at suspects who hurled Molotov cocktails at them while they were carrying out operation near Beita in West Bank
By TOI staff
Muntasir Shalabi, suspect in the West Bank drive-by shooting on May 1, 2021. (Courtesy)
May 6, 2021, 12:33 am
Palestinian shooter in deadly West Bank drive-by apprehended by Shin Bet
Less than an hour after Yehuda Guetta, 19, dies of injuries in terror attack, suspect arrested, brought in for questioning after raid on house where he was hiding
By Judah Ari Gross and TOI staff
Yehuda Guetta, 19, was killed in a drive-by shooting in the West Bank (courtesy)
May 5, 2021, 11:56 pm
Student, 19, dies of injuries after West Bank drive-by shooting
Victim of Sunday terror attack, Yehuda Guetta of Jerusalem, was among 3 wounded at bus stop; IDF apprehends suspected gunman during raid in village where he was hiding out
By TOI staff
Screen capture from video of Prime Minister Benjmain Netanyhau, May 5, 2021. (Kippa)
May 5, 2021, 10:27 pm
Netanyahu warns of ‘dangerous, left-wing’ Lapid-Bennett government
As mandate to form a coalition is given to his rival, prime minister piles pressure on Yamina party to ‘return to the right’ and not break its election campaign promises
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
Northern District Commander Shimon Lavi (R) and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai (R) at Mount Meron ahead of the tragedy, April 29, 2021 (Israel Police)
May 5, 2021, 7:52 pm
Police chief said to ask attorney general for state inquiry into Meron disaster
Kobi Shabtai reportedly says he hopes investigation will be free from the ‘pressures’ of various bodies who operate site of religious festival where 45 killed in crush
By TOI staff
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