The Ermiati news site The National reported on Monday that Egypt’s recent arms purchases, including a deal to purchase an advanced Chinese air defense system, are contributing to increased tensions between Cairo and Jerusalem, “nearing the point of open enmity.” Sources told The National that Israel has repeatedly complained to Egypt about its military buildup in the Sinai, which is a violation of the peace agreement. According to the report, the complaints were delivered personally by Mossad officials who have visited Cairo for ceasefire negotiations and met with the Egyptian and Qatari mediators.

President Trump reignited a familiar holiday ritual on Sunday by unleashing a fiery string of Truth Social posts targeting his political enemies—chief among them Joe Biden, whom he branded a “highly destructive Moron.”
“Happy Easter to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting and scheming so hard to bring Murderers, Drug Lords, Dangerous Prisoners, the Mentally Insane, and well known MS-13 Gang Members and Wife Beaters, back into our Country,” Trump, 78, wrote on his platform.
Taking aim at members of the judiciary, Trump slammed certain judges as “weak and ineffective,” then pivoted to Biden, 82, accusing him of enabling chaos at the southern border—before once again offering his holiday greetings.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir flew to the US overnight Sunday for an official visit to the US. Ben-Gvir was boycotted by the Biden administration [along with Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich], and this is his first official visit to the US since taking office. Ben-Gvir flew directly to Florida and will later continue his visit in Washington and New York. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

Israel is considering acting against Hamas by re-arresting dozens of terrorists who were released in previous hostage release deals, especially the terrorists who were released to Yehudah and Shomron and East Jerusalem, Channel 12 News reported on Sunday evening. Such a move would place pressure on Hamas to reach a deal, joining the previous step of halting humanitarian aid into the Strip. According to the report, the move has already been raised several times in Cabinet discussions but was rejected by defense officials. In recent days, senior government officials have been reconsidering the move in the wake of Hamas’s refusal to accept a hostage release deal.

ROME (AP) — Iran and the United States plan to meet over Tehran’s rapid

A Lakewood police officer remains in critical condition following a serious car crash late Friday night at the intersection of Cedarbridge and New Hampshire Avenues, sources told Lakewood Alerts. Read the full story on Lakewood Alerts. 

Israel is facing one of the most critical security decisions in its modern history: whether to act alone in striking Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as the United States edges closer to a renewed nuclear agreement with Tehran. As American diplomats continue what they describe as “positive” negotiations, Israeli defense officials warn the clock may be running out. The dilemma has escalated behind closed doors, as the Biden-era failure to secure a long-term agreement gave way to the Trump administration’s hardened stance. Still, Israeli officials fear the forthcoming deal may fail to fully dismantle Iran’s military nuclear capabilities—leaving Israel exposed and increasingly isolated. “We are watching the Americans go down the same path again,” said one senior Israeli official.

The Supreme Court on Saturday blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law. In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center “until further order of this court.” Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented. The high court acted in an emergency appeal from the American Civil Liberties Union contending that immigration authorities appeared to be moving to restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The Supreme Court had said earlier in April that deportations could proceed only if those about to be removed had a chance to argue their case in court and were given “a reasonable time” to contest their pending removals.