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A New York Times report claims the US and Israel planned to install former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as leader during the war, a plan that allegedly went awry after an Israeli strike aimed at freeing him from house arrest. Sources differ on the credibility and implications of the plan, with some calling it implausible or reckless.
Israeli naval forces intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla vessels, detaining 430 activists and sparking international controversy. Activists allege abuse in detention, while Israeli officials dismiss the flotilla as a PR stunt. A separate incident saw Spanish police clash with returning activists at Bilbao Airport.
The family of Haymanut Kasau, missing since February 2024, says they learned of developments through media reports rather than from police. Meanwhile, a new public awareness campaign funded by the government and Jewish Agency has been announced, with a cash reward for information.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned Israel's interception and detention of two Korean activists bound for Gaza, calling the actions 'way out of line' and raising the possibility of joining countries that would arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under an ICC warrant. Reports differ on Lee's rhetoric and the broader implications for Seoul-Jerusalem relations.
Israel's ruling coalition has advanced a bill to dissolve the Knesset, setting the stage for early elections, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties over a contentious draft exemption bill. The bill passed its preliminary and first readings with overwhelming support, and elections could be moved up from October 27 to as early as September.
Somaliland has announced it will open its embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel will establish a diplomatic mission in Hargeisa, according to the newly appointed ambassador Dr. Mohamed Hagi. The announcement builds on Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland in December 2025, deepening ties between the two territories amid regional concern.
President Trump has warned Iran to accept a deal to end the Middle East war or face renewed bombing, while reports suggest talks are at a critical juncture. The ceasefire is described as on 'life support,' and both sides remain entrenched, with Iran seeking to end hostilities and reject nuclear dismantlement.
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the ICC prosecutor requested an arrest warrant against him and announced plans to evacuate the Palestinian Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank, calling the move a 'declaration of war.' The ICC prosecutor's office declined to comment, and Palestinian and Israeli watchdog groups condemned the evacuation order.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims the ICC prosecutor has requested a secret arrest warrant against him. He vowed to retaliate by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar. The ICC has not confirmed the request, and the prosecutor's office declined to comment, citing confidentiality.
Israel's Supreme Court ruled that police requests for a journalist's raw interview materials were too sweeping, while investigators summoned three reporters for testimony in the Qatargate investigation. The court ordered police to submit a narrowed request by June 3, and the journalists were questioned about their contacts with a former Netanyahu aide.
The criminal trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed this week, with hearings in Case 2000 shortened due to security-diplomatic schedule reasons. Netanyahu denied testimony linking him to alleged 2009 efforts to reach an understanding with Yediot Aharonot publisher Arnon Mozes.
Israel is ramping up its response to Hezbollah's fiber-optic and FPV drone attacks, with the IDF establishing a factory to produce drones and Prime Minister Netanyahu allocating NIS 2 billion for solutions. The threat has caused casualties and prompted urgent meetings between the defense-tech community and military officials.
Israeli forces intercepted two humanitarian aid boats carrying South Korean activists headed for Gaza, prompting criticism from President Lee Jae Myung and raising diplomatic tensions. Activists later alleged abuse during detention, which the Israeli Embassy denied.
Somaliland observed the 35th anniversary of its restored statehood on January 1, 2026, with renewed calls for international recognition. The event came five months after Israel became the first UN member state to recognize the territory, though broader recognition remains elusive and domestic divisions persist over the Israeli ties.
Israeli naval commandos boarded a Gaza-bound flotilla on Monday, detaining activists and seizing vessels, with the Foreign Ministry linking the convoy to Hamas and President Trump's peace plan. Israeli activists launched a counter-flotilla, calling the mission a 'terror flotilla.' The operation follows earlier warnings and comes amid ongoing tensions over Gaza's blockade.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his criminal trial was canceled for a second time in a week due to undisclosed security and diplomatic reasons, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. The court accepted the last-minute request, despite prosecution objections, and rescheduled the hearing for the following day.
Russian media report that the US and Israel are preparing new strikes against Iran, while Washington awaits Tehran's response to a proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Separate reports cover delays in Russia-Ukraine talks, potential extensions of oil waivers, and warnings of symmetric strikes over the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.
Israeli air attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon have killed at least eight people, according to Lebanese officials, days after a US-brokered ceasefire extension was agreed. The strikes, which drew condemnation from Hezbollah and raised tensions, come as the truce—first signed in April—continues to be violated. Lebanon's Health Ministry reports more than 2,800 deaths since March.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet that Israel is stepping up its fight against FPV drones, including by studying Ukraine conflict experience. He announced a dedicated team with unlimited budget and defended the IDF's drone mitigation record after a report said it cannot destroy Hezbollah drones.
A drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant caused a fire but no radiation leak or injuries, authorities said. The UAE's foreign ministry called the incident a 'dangerous escalation' without naming a culprit, as speculation points to Iran amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.