HEADLINES
Iran warns of new weapons in Hormuz
Hezbollah quiet after Balout killing, Israel stronger
Space Force monitors Iran uranium; extraction coming

The time is now 3:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, warned that if the enemy attacks Iran again, they will be surprised by new weapons, war methods, and battlefields. He said Iran's light submarines are operating in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz in line with threats and needs.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah's minimal reaction to Radwan chief's killing highlights Israel's advantages. Hezbollah's response to the assassination of Ahmad Ghaleb Balout on May 6 was muted, with the IDF issuing warnings of a potential major escalation. Before Balout's killing, rocket fire into northern Israel had largely stopped for about a month, but Hezbollah did escalate by firing some rockets toward the North. Since the end of last week, Hezbollah has been firing single-digit numbers of rockets and drones toward northern Israel, including multiple launches on Sunday, though the overall volume remains far below the peaks seen earlier in the war and in fall 2024.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, US President Donald Trump said that Iran’s enriched uranium is under surveillance and that the US would extract it “at some point,” with Space Force monitoring the site and a warning that the US would act if someone approaches. He asserted that Iran was close to a nuclear weapon before the intervention and argued that stopping Iran from obtaining a weapon remains a priority. The White House subsequently pressed the line that Iran will laugh no longer.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, police arrested a protester as ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked the Jerusalem light rail on Bar-Ilan Street, with officers declaring the gathering a public disturbance and saying the road would be cleared as order was restored; authorities pledged to continue protecting freedom of expression while preventing disruptions to movement. Reports in Hebrew indicate that after a prominent religious leader’s response, the ultra-Orthodox parties are pressing Netanyahu to immediately pass the draft law, with the threat that failure could threaten the coalition.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a London man was charged with assault and religiously aggravated offenses after an incident targeting three Jewish residents in Enfield; the victims sustained minor injuries, and the Met said it would work with the Jewish community to ensure safety. A UK study by StandWithUs UK, in its 2026 Voice of Students report, describes rising antisemitism on campuses, including staff involvement and threats to Jewish students. Abraham Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League, died at 86, with tributes highlighting his long fight against antisemitism and his leadership. A grassroots Eurovision fan campaign challenged the European Broadcasting Union over its treatment of Israel, after a warning to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN regarding an advertising campaign urging votes, with organizers stressing vigilance against improper campaigning.

In Uplifting News, Berlin renamed the state parliament plaza in front of its House of Representatives Margot Friedlander Square, with Berlin’s mayor and city leaders underscoring the site as a lasting tribute to dignity, Jewish life, and democratic values, and as a reminder against antisemitism. The ceremony occurred two days before the first anniversary of Friedlander’s death.

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