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Special News Bulletin for May 15, 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News update for May 14, 2021. Rocket barrages continue on Israel's south as IDF hits Gaza after massive overnight bombardment. Palestinians say 8 killed in West Bank clashes with IDF. Night curfew in Lod in bid to contain riots. IDF tank fires to distance protesters who breach border from Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocket fire on Israel continues as IDF hits key Hamas positions. Several hurt as Jewish Arab violence spirals. Jewish, Arab leaders call for calmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli killed by anti-tank fire from Gaza, bringing to six Israeli fatalities in current escalation. Rocket fire on Israel continues following heavy barrages overnight on central and southern Israel. IDF retaliatory strikes hit Hamas military commanders, terrorist infrastructure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rocket fire on Ashdod, Ashkelon and Gaza border communities. IDF chief of staff orders reinforcement of Gaza division with infantry, tank forces. Israeli military says at least 15 Hamas operatives killed in retaliatory strikes; Palestinians say at 25 killed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clashes continue in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Day Flag March will be limited to 10,000 people.Israel strikes Gaza after Sunday rocket fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF beefing up forces in West Bank and Gaza area ahead of Jerusalem Day, Israel and South Korea to sign free trade agreement, fire in Arab town kills 7 year oldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli murdered in Tapuach junction shooting attack laid to rest as security forces apprehend perpetrator -- a Palestinian father of seven with US citizenship. Yesh Atid leader Lapid continues consultations on forming a government. European Union countries open to green pass Israeli travelers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President begins talks on new mandate to form government. Syria claims overnight Israeli missile strikes hit plastics factory, killing 1, wounding several. Manhunt for perpetrator of West Bank shooting attack continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's mandate for forming a coalition government expires at midnight, Israel-Lebanon talks on maritime border resume, Israeli man shot dead in BaltimoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samaria terror shooting victim remains in grave condition. Last funeral of 45 victims of Meron disaster held. With less than 48 hours let before mandate to form government expires, Netanyahu says he offered Bennett to serve first as premiere in rotation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel observes a Day of National Mourning for the 45 victims of the Mount Meron disaster.All victims identified. Coalition contacts resume ahead of Tuesday midnight deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Progress in Lapid-Bennett coalition talks.New Indian variant infections in Israel. Worries over Lag B'Omer gatherings speading COVID.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US and Israeli security officials meeting in Washington voice "serious concerns" over Iran's nuclear program, set up group to tackle Iranian drones and missiles in region, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz appointed Justice Minister, health officials urge government to ban entry from seven countries due to surging coronavirus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quiet night in the south following previous rocket fire from Gaza. High Court to hear petitions on justice ministry appointment after Netanyahu, Gantz spar over prime minister's request for further delay. Health Ministry recommends ban on travel by Israelis to countries with high coronavirus risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel mulls stopping flights from India.Security cabinet meets on Gaza tension.Police remove Damascus Gate barriers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF chief of staff cancels Washington trip after rocket fire on south, unrest in Jerusalem. Israel working through diplomatic channels to lower tensions. number of active coronavirus cases drops below 2,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF hits targets in Syria after errant Syrian anti-aircraft missile lands in southern Israel. Zaka chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav, under investigation for sexual assault, in critical condition after suicide attempt. Ben Gurion airport train station reopensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unemployment dips below 10 percent in March, benefits could be cut in May. Israeli security officials to hold talks in Washington against backdrop of reported progress in Iran deal discussions. Amid political stalemate, formation of parliamentary committees not expected before next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecution witness Ilan Yeshua, former CEO of Walla, wraps up testimony in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial. Opponents of Netanyahu seek to convene key Knesset committee to form parliamentary panels. On roads, five people killed in separate accidents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.