Military prosecution seeks 3-5 years for Israeli soldier who killed Palestinian attacker - Prosecutor asks court to show leniency to Sgt. Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter in the killing an unarmed wounded Palestinian assailant. (Haaretz+ and Ynet)
Jail Officials Sequester Palestinian Security Prisoner Despite Health Risk - Walid Daka, suspected of smuggling cell phones into jail, has a blood disease and is not supposed to be left alone. Prison service says he gets medical supervision 'like all prisoners.' (Haaretz+) 
Dozens turn up to honor released Palestinian prisoner - Tawfiq Yaamur chanted slogans, waved Hamas flags and greeted dozens of young men who came to celebrate and be photographed with him after his release from an Israeli prison. (Ynet)
Jordan's Abdullah Tells U.S. (Politicians About) Israeli Security Officials' Concern Over Embassy Move - King Abdullah, on an official visit to the U.S., met with Vice President Pence and is expected to meet with President Trump. (Haaretz)
Knesset revokes ban on MKs visiting the Temple Mount  - In response to pressure from both right-wing factions and the Joint Arab List, Ethics Committee rules that MKs may visit the sensitive holy site if they secure police permits and coordinate visits in advance, and are not accompanied by TV crews. (Israel Hayom and Maariv)
Israel Education Ministry Blacklisting Preschools That Don't Fly the Flag - The authorities are drawing up a list of which preschools have a special 'national corner,' which includes a portrait of the president. It's not clear whether Arab preschools are scrutinized. (Haaretz+) 
IDF soldiers suspected of taking bribes, allowing Palestinians entry to Israel - Four soldiers serving at a blockade along the border are suspected of allowing Palestinians to enter Israel in return for bribes despite not having the required permits. (Ynet) 
High Court to consider petitions against Netanyahu to handover ministries - High Court of Justice issues a conditional order demanding that Netanyahu justify retaining control over the foreign affairs and communications portfolios, rather than handing over the reins to another minister. Petition by MK Isaac Herzog who insisted PM cannot simultaneously preside over the posts. (Ynet)
State rejects delaying demolition of four settler homes built on private Palestinian land - State tells High Court that it would agree to postponing demolition of five other houses in Ofra settlement, whose residents are preparing to move. (Haaretz+) 
State to court: Consensual evacuation of illegal outpost Amona has 'security value' - Palestinians petition High Court on state's plan to divide plots of land near Amona in a way that will prevent future property claims by the owners. (Haaretz+) 
Cadets injured in Jerusalem attack receive platoon commander pin - Upon becoming officers, those injured in Jerusalem's deadly vehicular attack receive pin for their courage in action. (Ynet) 
Haredi soldiers to operate checkpoint at Rachel's Tomb - Military Police pilot recruiting older haredim who see military service as a bridge to civilian employment • Troops will undergo special training tailored to their religious needs, will not have physical contact with female soldiers or Palestinian women. (Israel Hayom)
IDF to northern residents: Sealed rooms, not gas masks, best defense during chemical attack - Recommendation comes after army mulls scenario of attacks on north with non-typical substances such as chlorine. (Haaretz+)
IDF sees spike in number of women serving in combat units - Manpower administration head Brig. Gen. Eran Shani: The IDF strives for inclusion and equal opportunities. Today, 90% of roles are open to women. Lt. Col. Dr. Lena Feldman-Koren: Women can be trained for combat, but training must fit physiological needs. (Israel Hayom)
Israel grudgingly agrees to allow Venezuelan converts entry - As condition for move, Venezuelans will have to undergo a second conversion. (Haaretz+)
US: Israelis born in Muslim states not restricted by Trump travel ban - Both The US embassy and the Foreign Ministry have have received numerous calls since Sunday from Israelis concerned that their visas will not be honored, or that they cannot apply for a visa. (JPost, Israel Hayom and Maariv)
Arsenal bombs and tunnels: Hamas has rebuilt the capacity it had before Operation Protective Edge - The quiet before the storm? According to a report on Channel 2, security and military officials warned that the organization operates under the auspices of the quiet on the Gazan border in order to resume its military capabilities. (Maariv) 
Palestinians set municipal elections for May 13 - Polls likely to be held only in the West Bank, and not in Gaza Strip where Hamas is unlikely to permit voting. (Agencies, Haaretz)
Missile fired at Saudi frigate by Houthi rebels cursing Israel - Houthi rebels in Yemen fire a missile at a Saudi frigate, killing two soldiers, and calling out 'Death to America, death to Israel.' (Ynet) 
Syria Denies Claims President Assad Suffering From Ill Health - Speculation swirled in recent days on social media and some Arab news websites saying the president was in critical condition, citing rumors of stroke, or even that he had been shot. (Agencies, Haaretz)