All Articles ByYuval Aviv

Four detained and two escaped after a May 1 attempt on Bubiyan Island near Iraq and Iran; Tehran has not responded, Kuwait says.

Hebrew-language propaganda blasts and threats from Iranian actors hit Israelis overnight, aiming to spark fear and harvest information. Israel’s National Cyber Directorate warns of digital manipulation and urges the public not to engage.

Internal assessments warn that sending about 600 trucks a day overshoots basic humanitarian requirements; the surplus fuels smuggling, market control, and Hamas entrenchment.

Officials involved in the talks tell CNN that Trump’s patience is wearing thin over the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The president is weighing military steps as his team splits between ramping up pressure and giving diplomacy a fair chance.

An Israeli military court convicted Nazmi Mahmoud Younis Abu Bakr of intentionally causing death for dropping a half concrete block from a rooftop during a 2020 IDF operation in the village of Ya’bad, killing Golani reconnaissance Staff Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal, hy"d. Judges: "He acted with intent to cause his death."

NASA invited Israel to take part in the Artemis missions, a move that could put Israeli technologies at the heart of the American space program. The Israel Space Agency has already issued a call for proposals to researchers and industry.

Israel’s parliament is expected to pass a bill to prosecute the October 7 terrorists today, but a fierce funding dispute—spanning billions of shekels—between the Defense and Finance ministries could delay rollout.

Toronto police say an 18-year-old fired at two synagogues in March—one in Toronto and one in Vaughan. No one was hurt. He now faces nine counts, including discharging a firearm at a place of worship and property damage.

U.S. officials told NBC that Gulf states were surprised by President Donald Trump’s social-media announcement about an operation in the Strait of Hormuz and that the move wasn’t coordinated with them in advance. Report: These are the "red lines" the United States set for Iran.

Home Front Command restricted access to the civilian 'Shu'al' platform amid fears of sensitive data leaks. Northern mayors and security chiefs warn it will slow lifesaving response during rocket barrages: "Hezbollah knows where it's firing, and we don't."

At the start of a security cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he speaks with President Donald Trump "almost daily" and that Israel and the United States are fully aligned on Iran, including removing all enriched material from Iran and dismantling its enrichment capabilities. He added that Israel is prepared for any scenario.

During a visit in southern Lebanon, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured a Hezbollah tunnel beneath a children's clothing store, highlighted major blows against the group, and said the military has targets ready in Iran as coordination with the U.S. continues.

Israel's Transport Ministry freezes the Wizz Air project in response to the airline's decision not to resume operations in Israel until May 22 and amid a spike in fuel prices.

An Israeli political source responded to reports of progress between the U.S. and Iran, stressing: "It was made clear to us from the conversations that President Trump is standing by his red lines, first and foremost the removal of the nuclear material." He said Netanyahu is in near-daily contact with Trump.

Lebanon signals progress as it readies for a two-day round in Washington. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said: "We are not going in the direction of normalization, but toward peace. Lebanon launched the Arab Peace Initiative."

Two and a half years after Paul Kessler’s death at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in California, a judge-proposed plea deal limits jail time to one year and adds three years of probation. Prosecutors and Kessler’s family object: "It doesn’t feel like justice."

Troops from the IDF’s 401st Brigade, under the 146th Division, located an underground route about 80 meters long with several rooms used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. After investigating and collecting evidence, engineering units demolished it; the army says the operation is part of its ongoing effort to counter threats on the northern front.

Despite months of fighting and targeted strikes, Washington says Iran’s nuclear timeline has barely budged. The IAEA warns it can’t track key stockpiles of highly enriched uranium.

A powerful blast at a Liuyang, Hunan, fireworks plant prompted a three-kilometer evacuation and a massive rescue effort; authorities have launched an investigation.

With the cease-fire with Iran at risk near the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli and U.S. officials signal rapid-response readiness as Tehran weighs its next moves.