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As talks between Israel and Hamas stall, defense sources are questioning the strategic framework that has guided Israel since October 7, 2023. The analysis explores the two failed assumptions of the pre-war concept and the need for a new approach beyond military tactics.
A new survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute shows that support for the US-led war against Iran has fallen among American Jews, from 68% in the first week to 60% after the ceasefire, while opposition has risen. The poll also reveals ideological splits, with strong conservatives overwhelmingly supportive and strong liberals mostly opposed.
Iran has issued a new 14-point peace proposal, but US President Donald Trump rejected it as 'not acceptable.' Meanwhile, ongoing naval clashes in the Strait of Hormuz and shifting Gulf alliances highlight the fragile state of the region.
Israel has approved a multibillion-dollar deal to buy two new squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing, as part of a broader defense buildup plan. The purchase aims to double Israel's F-35 and F-15IA fleets and bolster its air superiority amid ongoing regional tensions.
MK Chili Tropper announced his departure from the Blue and White Party, citing an inability to realize his worldview within the party. Leader Benny Gantz called it a 'painful day,' while reports indicate another MK, Eitan Ginzburg, is also leaving. The party has failed to clear the electoral threshold in recent polls.
Israel Police and the IDF Home Front Command canceled the annual Lag Ba'omer pilgrimage to Mount Meron, citing security threats near the Lebanon border and the fragile ceasefire. Gatherings are limited to 1,500 people in nearby towns, and route closures are in effect until May 6. The decision follows warnings of a possible mass casualty event, five years after the 2021 disaster.
At the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Palestinian FA President Jibril Rajoub declined to shake hands with Israeli FA Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman, escalating tensions over Israel's West Bank clubs. FIFA President Gianni Infantino intervened but was unsuccessful. The Palestinian FA is pursuing legal action against FIFA's decision not to suspend Israel.
The entire jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned just days before the event's opening, following controversy over Russia's participation. The resignation has prompted the cancellation of the traditional awards ceremony, with visitor votes to be used instead. The row has drawn criticism from the Italian government and the EU, which has threatened to cut funding.
Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have agreed to run on a joint ticket called 'Together' in Israel's upcoming elections, with Bennett at the helm. The alliance seeks to unite the opposition and challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Yesh Atid allocated 10 spots on the joint list and remaining an independent party. Polls suggest the new party could secure 24-27 seats, but analysts warn the merger may freeze the political deadlock.
British front pages lead with the stabbing of two Jewish men in London's Golders Green neighbourhood, described as 'sickening' and 'an attack on Britain itself.' Coverage also includes King Charles's speech to the US Congress, a reported US-German feud, and The New York Times' investigation into hybrid warfare against Jewish targets.
President Trump said new US strikes on Iran depend on ongoing negotiations, while Tehran warns it is prepared for any scenario and could expand the conflict beyond the Middle East if attacked again. Washington’s counterterrorism strategy signals continued military pressure, even as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
A Wall Street Journal report alleges Qatar offered to 'look after' ICC prosecutor Karim Khan in exchange for indicting Israeli leaders, prompting concerns about the court's impartiality. The claims, based on a witness statement and audio recording, have been denied by Khan's lawyer and remain unverified.
President Isaac Herzog's legal advisor has invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attorneys to preliminary talks aimed at exploring a possible plea bargain in his ongoing corruption trial. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara has agreed to meet under conditions of no preconditions, while Herzog has said he does not plan to pardon Netanyahu in the near future.
Hezbollah has launched drone attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, killing at least two soldiers and wounding others, as a US-brokered ceasefire continues to fray. Israel has responded with airstrikes and ordered evacuations, while both sides accuse each other of violations.
President Trump's national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade, while postponing nuclear negotiations. The proposal faces skepticism in Washington, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of nuclear safeguards.
The IDF reports dismantling more than 1,000 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon, uncovering large weapons caches. Troops continue strikes, killing scores of militants, including a senior commander, amid tensions over the ceasefire's scope.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US has indications that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive. Reports from TASS and the Jerusalem Post provide differing accounts of Khamenei's status, with some sources reporting his death in February strikes and others showing him issuing military instructions in May.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Panama and Costa Rica in early May, according to Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino and Israel's Foreign Ministry. The trip aims to strengthen diplomatic ties with Latin America, a region where Israel has faced diplomatic challenges but also found support.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accuses Hezbollah of hypocrisy and treason over the group's rejection of direct negotiations with Israel, while Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem insists on indirect diplomacy and demands Israel halt aggression. The ceasefire remains fragile as Israeli strikes continue.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected planned direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, calling them a 'grave sin' and a ploy to disarm the group. The rejection comes as Israel intensifies its military campaign in Lebanon and amid rare diplomatic meetings in Washington between the two countries' ambassadors.