<p>Mediators pushing Hamas to soften demands for a Gaza ceasefire, eyeing minor wording changes, especially on ending the war, to break the deadlock.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shavuot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "I was very saddened to hear about the passing of former Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Stanley Fischer, of blessed memory."</p><p>"Stanley was a great Zionist, who did a great thing - a man of international stature who left everything, made aliyah, and took upon himself the position of Governor which I offered to him.</p><p>"He was also an outstanding economist. In the framework of his role as Governor, he greatly contributed to the Israeli economy, especially to the return of stability during the global economic crisis.</p><p>"Over the years, Stanley proudly represented Israel in the world in a series of senior positions in which he served, in both the global and American economies, and in promoting Israel's good name and economy.</p><p>"May his memory be blessed."</p>

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<p>Colorado police responded on Sunday to what they called an attack at in Boulder that left multiple people injured.</p><p>Witnesses at the scene told <i>CBS Colorado </i>that the suspect attacked people with Molotov cocktails who were participating in a walk to remember the Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shavuot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>Egypt and Qatar reaffirm their commitment to advancing a Gaza ceasefire based on US envoy Steve Witkoff’s proposal. Hamas welcomes their statement, expressing readiness for indirect talks but reiterating demands for a full IDF withdrawal.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shavuot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>IDF drone footage reveals armed and masked individuals hurling rocks and firing at Gazans attempting to collect humanitarian aid in southern Khan Yunis.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shavuot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

Houthi Spox: We launched missile at Ben-Gurion Airport, three drones at strategic targets

Sirens sounding in Jerusalem, Hebron area, and central Israel