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Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 11, 2026.
Hezbollah Leader Says Terror Group Will Not Surrender
Qassem warns that Lebanon can't return to the way it was and voices support for Iran.
Interior view of the Israeli Knesset assembly hall with empty seats and Israeli flags, symbolizing government discussions and political decision-making.
Trump Calls Iran’s Peace Proposal Response Unacceptable
Trump accuses Iran of "playing games" while Netanyahu says the conflict remains as long as the regime has nuclear material.
Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, May 3, 2026
U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire, Trump Says Ceasefire Still Holds
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz. There was no damage to American assets.
Military helicopter firing missile during a conflict, symbolizing ongoing tensions in the Middle East related to Hezbollah and Iran.
Hezbollah Commander Eliminated While U.S. Awaits Iran’s Response
Ahmad Ghaleb Balout was killed by an IDF strike in Beirut yesterday.
U.S. and Iran diplomatic negotiations amid recent incident involving a French vessel, highlighting ongoing tensions and efforts to reach a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East.
U.S. and Iran Said to be Nearing Deal After French
The deal would require Iran to transfer its nuclear materials. No deaths were reported on the French commercial vessel.
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House presenting the ‘Trump Middle East Peace Plan’
Trump Becomes First U.S. President to Call for National Shabbat
President Trump calls on Americans to observe Shabbat on May 15 to May 16.
A U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is seen in the sky above Jerusalem, May 3, 2026
Iran Attacks Emirates While U.S. Strikes Boats
The U.S. said that the ceasefire with Iran is still active as fire is exchanged.
Ships at sea amid rising tensions with Iran.
No U.S. Ships Hit as Iran Issues Threats
Iran claimed to have struck a U.S. Navy vessel. However, American Central Command said that none were hit.
Family and friends of Israeli soldier Sergeant Liem Ben Hamo attend his funeral at the Military Cemetery in Herzliya on May 1, 2026. He was killed during Israel’s ground offensive in southern Lebanon
Northern Israel Communities’ Security Levels are Raised
IDF Home Front Command has raised the security level back up to yellow after repeated Hezbollah attacks.
Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, April 28, 2026. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90
IDF Says No Ceasefire in Southern Lebanon as More Soldiers
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said there is no ceasefire as 12 IDF troops were wounded today.
A statue depicting late British prime minister Winston Churchill, in London. September 20, 2022. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90
Two Jews Stabbed in London’s Golders Green
The victims, one man in his 70s and another in his 30s, were taken to the hospital while the attacker was apprehended.
An Israeli armored personnel carrier is seen near the concrete wall in Moshav Shtula, along the Israeli border with Lebanon in northern Israel, during a ceasefire, April 27, 2026.
IDF Reports Wounded and Casualty Against Hezbollah, U.S. Prepares Counteroffer
An IDF soldier was killed while six others were wounded as Hezbollah continues to launch drones.