Last Shabbos, May 27th, was the second day of Shavuos in Chutz La'aretz. In Eretz Yisrael, however, where yom tov sheini is not observed, it was a regular Shabbos. Having already leined Parashas Naso last shabbos, Eretz Yisrael will lein Parashas Behaaloscha this week. They will remain one parashah ahead of Chutz La’aretz until Shabbos Parashas Chukas-Balak, July 1st, when a double parashah will be leined in Chutz La'aretz. Eretz Yisrael will remain one chapter ahead in Pirkei Avos throughout. One who is traveling to or from Eretz Yisrael during this time period should bear this in mind.

Hezbollah denies any involvement in the killing of an Irish peacekeeper and rejects the accusation made by a Lebanese judicial official who accused five members of Hezbollah of the attack.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss "US-Saudi strategic cooperation" and the potential for normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week, according to the State Department. Meanwhile, Israel National News reports that Blinken has cancelled his planned visit to Israel due to "technical circumstances and tight schedules."

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, has criticized the US for not yet inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington, calling it a "serious mistake" but noted that it has not impacted cooperation between the two nations. He also stated that the level of democratization in a country has no effect on the UN and commented on the reports of a new nuclear deal between the US and Iran, saying that Israel believes the only way to stop Iran is through military threat, political isolation, and crippling sanctions.

Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has reiterated the country's stance that it will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons amid reports of renewed talks between the US and Iran, and concerns about a possible "freeze for freeze" nuclear agreement. Cohen also discussed the prospects of a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, noting that the two countries share a common interest in fighting the Iranian nuclear threat.

Israeli police have arrested a Palestinian man who was working as an armed security guard in a shopping mall in Holon after pretending to be an Israeli and staying illegally in Israel.

A resident in Lakewood sent $5 along with a note to another resident, acknowledging using electricity in the other's home while inspecting it for a contractor and wanting to pay for it.

Israeli police clash with protesters outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea, leading to the arrest of three people and accusations of police violence from demonstrators.

Explosions were reportedly heard at a Hamas military site in the Gaza Strip, which is thought to be used by the group for the production of weapons; there were no reports of injuries, and the cause of the explosions is currently unknown, although local reports suggest it may have been related to the heat wave.

An individual of Palestinian Arab origin who had been residing in Israel illegally was apprehended by police for assuming an Israeli identity and working as an armed security guard in a shopping mall in Cholon.

At least 50 people have been killed and hundreds have been injured in India after two passenger trains derailed near the town of Harda in the state of Madhya Pradesh, with many still feared to be trapped in carriages; the cause of the accident is under investigation.

Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky was released from the hospital after being treated for pneumonia and is continuing to recover from a stroke he suffered earlier.

The US has imposed sanctions on an Iranian Revolutionary Guard official and others accused of participating in plots to kill former national security adviser John Bolton, as well as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as part of Iranian revenge for the killing of IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani.

Nikki Haley expressed concern about the possibility of Kamala Harris assuming the role of commander in chief if Joe Biden is reelected, highlighting the importance of mental competency tests and term limits for politicians.

The Jackson Republican Organization Club has congratulated Theresa Velardi on being appointed as the new Executive Director of the NJGOP, expressing confidence that she would help the party grow and win in the state.

Israel experienced self-initiated power outages across the country due to an unusual consumption of electricity during a heat wave, with less than 85,000 still without power as of Friday night.

Eric Gertler, publisher of U.S. News and World Report, visited the Boro Park community and praised the thriving life in the area, noting that it was very different than what was being portrayed in certain media outlets like The New York Times.

Chase Bank customers experienced double payments, transactions and fees through their online banking services, leading to social media complaints and increasingly long wait times for customer service.

Fort Bragg in North Carolina has been renamed Fort Liberty as part of a broader initiative by the Department of Defense to remove names of confederate soldiers from military installations. The cost of the name change, which was motivated by the 2020 George Floyd protests, will total around $8m.

Philadelphia rosh yeshiva Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky has been released from the hospital and returned to a rehabilitation facility to continue his rehab after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

The Justice Department will not bring any charges against former US Vice President Mike Pence over the mishandling of classified documents found at his home, according to a letter from the DOJ obtained by CNN. Pence had turned over the documents to the FBI following their discovery and said that "mistakes were made." The DOJ is continuing to investigate the handling of classified records by former Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

The US will not support peace talks in the war in Ukraine until Kyiv holds the upper hand, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who said that a ceasefire that freezes current lines of control would allow Russia to consolidate control over the territory it has seized and to rest, rearm, and re-attack.

The US Department of Justice has closed its investigation into former Vice President Mike Pence without filing any charges related to classified documents found in his Indiana home.

A senior Air Force official has retracted his comments at a conference that an AI-operated drone had "killed" its human operator in a simulated test, blaming his earlier claims on "mis-speaking".

A forest fire in southern New Jersey has shut down a long stretch of the Garden State Parkway as firefighters work to contain the blaze, which has burned through 5,000 acres of the Bass River State Forest since Wednesday night.

First Lady Jill Biden is excluding Israel from her trip to the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula, instead expressing her intention to visit Muslim-majority nations to enhance partnerships and engage with young individuals in the region. The decision comes amid the Biden administration's lack of direct meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu since his election victory in November.

A group of police officers assisted in an investigation.

Israel National News' Israel desk will not provide news updates during the Sabbath in honor of the traditional Jewish day of rest.

The Israelites prepare to march into Canaan but their joy is short-lived as malcontent sets in and they face tragic episodes.

Halachic authorities cite an obligation to purchase from fellow citizens in order to express the mitzvah of loving thy neighbor as thyself, supporting the economy, and creating a stronger bond among citizens.

There is a halachic obligation to do business with Shomrei Shabbos, meaning business owners who observe the Jewish Sabbath, as it demonstrates a concern for their welfare, supports our own economy, and creates a stronger bond among our own citizenry, according to a Rashi cited in a Sifra and numerous halachic authorities.

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with his Israeli counterpart, Tzachi Hanegbi, and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer to discuss ways to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and ways to counter threats from Iran and its proxies. Sullivan also pledged to enhance Israel's security and economic integration throughout the Middle East while emphasizing the need to improve the lives of Palestinians.

US and Israeli officials discussed enhanced coordination to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and ways to counter threats from Iran and its proxies, while also addressing concerns about Russia's deepening military relationship with Iran and the need to support Ukraine's defense against Iranian drones.

Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Florida, has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, after having his spelling career interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

New legislation proposed in New Jersey aims to establish a sonar permit testing program to protect marine life from the effects of offshore wind development. The proposed bill would allow the state's environmental agency to investigate and potentially suspend permits if owners have caused injury or death to marine life.

Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum shares his journey to becoming a chaplain for the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland-Chabad and his efforts to provide spiritual support and services to Jewish veterans and uniformed personnel, including opening a Chabad house for them as well as volunteering as a chaplain for police, military, and veterans in Maryland.

The FBI has closed the investigation into classified information mishandling at former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana residence and will not pursue charges, just five days before Pence enters the 2024 presidential race, joining a crowded field that includes Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, although both Biden and Trump are also under investigation for potential violations of federal law regarding classified material.

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy jointly staved off an unprecedented default that could have ravaged the economy and held unknown political consequences by resolving the debt-limit standoff via a few trusted emissaries to negotiate a deal that would lift the debt limit.

Chase Bank's online banking services experienced technical difficulties resulting in some customers being charged twice for transactions and experiencing long customer service wait times.

The Kremlin has ordered the construction of an 800-capacity bomb shelter at the Moscow Central Clinical Hospital, reserved for VIP patients and personnel, in response to unprecedented drone attacks on the city.

The movie "What Is a Woman?" faced backlash for its challenging LGBT ideas, but after being restricted by Twitter, it was eventually distributed without restrictions, and Elon Musk recommended that every parent watch it. The documentary explores the definition of "woman" in various communities and perceptions.

Rav Dov Landau, Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka, is visiting Monsey and attending the Adirei Hatorah event, where he will give speeches and stay at the home of R' Shimmy Glick.

The world's largest grassroots Holocaust memorial project has laid its 100,000th personalized plaque, with the US ambassador to Germany and daughter of Holocaust survivors Amy Gutmann honoring her family members who fled the Nazis with an emotional ceremony.

New Jersey has allocated $5 million through a Department of Agriculture grant to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly by providing chemical treatment for counties and municipalities, who are required to keep records of where the treatment is administered and can submit invoices for reimbursement until December 2023.

Fort Bragg will be renamed to Fort Liberty as part of a Department of Defense initiative to rename military installations bearing the names of Confederate soldiers, which some veterans view as a small but important step in making the U.S. Army more welcoming to current and prospective Black service members.

Polish MP Przemysław Czarnek and his supporters have disrupted a lecture by Holocaust historian Jan Grabowski at the German Historical Institute in Warsaw, in a sign of escalating tensions over the ruling government's approach to Holocaust history.

Employers added 339,000 jobs in May 2019, reflecting the job market's resilience and confirming the Federal Reserve's suggestion of strength in the US economy; some industries such as health and construction still have job postings available for job seekers to restore their workforces prior to the pandemic, yet, unemployment rates in contrast have sharply risen.

Former President Donald Trump denies knowledge of a reported audio tape in which he acknowledged keeping a classified Pentagon document.