An Israeli far-right Knesset member, Zvi Sukkot, reportedly disrupted a Nakba Day memorial event at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University and issued direct threats of violence to participating students. The event, held on Monday, marked the 78th anniversary of the 1948 displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.

According to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, the incident occurred amid growing tensions on Israeli campuses. Student organizers accused authorities and right-wing groups of escalating incitement and persecution against Palestinian students. The organizing group stated that such threats would not deter them from commemorating Nakba Day, emphasizing their commitment to preserving their identity, history, and rights despite increasing pressure.

The report noted that the threats came at a time when Israeli universities are facing criticism for imposing stricter measures on Palestinian students, reflecting a broader climate of hostility within academic institutions.

Israel has strongly protested a New York Times article that alleged systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons. The country’s foreign ministry described the report as one of the most horrific “blood libels” in modern media history. The article, written by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Nicholas Kristof, detailed accounts of sexual violence against Palestinian prisoners, including minors, by Israeli soldiers, interrogators, and prison guards.

Citing interviews from the occupied West Bank, Kristof claimed such abuse had become a routine practice within Israel’s security apparatus. The report stated that while there was no evidence Israeli leaders directly ordered rape, sexual violence had become a “standard operating procedure.” Drawing on data from the United Nations and human rights organizations, Kristof alleged that these acts were widespread and part of state policy.

Last month, UN experts described sexual violence against Palestinians as a central element of Israeli occupation and a tool of genocide and ethnic cleansing. Israel has consistently denied all such allegations.

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has passed a bill establishing special military courts to try Palestinians accused of involvement in the October 7, 2023 attacks in southern Israel. According to The Times of Israel, the new law allows these courts to impose the death penalty on those found guilty. The legislation reportedly received support from both the ruling coalition and opposition parties.

Under the new law, the special courts will have authority to adjust or modify existing legal procedures, including rules of evidence and testimony. The measure is intended to expedite trials for Palestinians detained after the October 7 attacks, which killed about 1,200 people and resulted in 250 hostages. Israeli forces have since arrested around 300 Palestinians linked to the incident, who remain in custody.

Reports suggest that the law aims to ensure faster and more decisive judicial proceedings for those accused of genocide or mass killings during the attacks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Pakistan of secretly conducting a digital campaign aimed at undermining the long-standing alliance between the United States and Israel. In an interview aired on May 10 on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” Netanyahu claimed that Pakistan and several other countries are using bot farms and fake social media accounts to wage an organized information war. He described this as a hidden digital battlefield running parallel to ongoing military conflicts.

Netanyahu said the campaign’s goal is to erode American sympathy for Israel, particularly among younger audiences, by manipulating online narratives. He cited examples of fake messages appearing to come from American users but allegedly traced back to Pakistan. The Israeli leader emphasized that Israel is fighting on multiple fronts, including what he called the “eighth battlefield” of media and social networks.

The report noted that Pakistan has no diplomatic relations with Israel and has been a vocal critic of Israeli actions in Gaza and Iran. Netanyahu’s remarks come amid heightened tensions and shifting dynamics in US-Israel relations.

Israel’s military is facing major challenges in countering ‘First Person View’ (FPV) drones launched by Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post. The drones use special fiber‑optic cables for direct control, making them resistant to Israel’s jamming and signal‑blocking systems. One such FPV drone reportedly struck an Iron Dome battery along Israel’s northern border last Sunday, and Hezbollah has released footage of the attack.

The report adds that Israeli defense officials, during a recent visit to southern Lebanon, confirmed the launch of several pilot programs aimed at improving detection and interception of these drones. However, the military has yet to match the pace of Hezbollah’s evolving drone technology in real time, the report noted.

The situation underscores a growing tactical challenge for Israel’s air defense systems as Hezbollah continues to deploy advanced, hard‑to‑jam FPV drones in cross‑border operations.

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin has introduced a bill in the Knesset seeking the death penalty and public trials for Palestinians accused of involvement in the October 7, 2023 attacks in southern Israel. According to The Jerusalem Post, the bill is scheduled for a vote today, with both government and opposition parties expressing support. Levin stated that the authority to impose and carry out death sentences already exists and that the army has begun necessary preparations to start the trials soon.

The proposed legislation calls for the creation of special military tribunals to try suspects on charges such as genocide, threats to state sovereignty, and terrorism. It also prohibits the release of convicted individuals through prisoner exchange deals. Knesset Constitution Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman said the law sends a clear message to Israel’s enemies that the state will neither forget nor forgive such crimes.

Israel previously passed a law in March allowing the death penalty for terrorism, but it could not be applied retroactively. If enacted, this new bill would enable executions for the October 7 suspects and mark the country’s first use of capital punishment since 1962.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that support for Israel in the United States has declined since the start of the Gaza war, attributing the shift to social media and misinformation campaigns. He made the remarks during an interview with CBS News, emphasizing that Israel has taken extensive measures to move civilians out of conflict zones in Gaza and Lebanon, but that online anti-Israel narratives have proven effective.

According to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in March, 60 percent of American adults now hold unfavorable views of Israel. Netanyahu argued that the drop in U.S. support is almost entirely linked to the rapid growth of social media platforms.

The comments highlight Israel’s concern over changing public opinion in the United States, a key ally, as digital platforms increasingly shape global perceptions of the conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the war against Iran is not yet over. He stated that Israel’s operations will continue until Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities are destroyed and the activities of Tehran-backed groups are halted. Netanyahu emphasized that much work remains to be done to counter Iran’s nuclear capability and regional influence.

The statement came as U.S. President Donald Trump rejected a ceasefire proposal from Iran. Israel maintains that military action must persist until Iran’s nuclear program and allied groups’ threats are completely eliminated. Analysts cited in the report suggest that Netanyahu’s remarks signal a possible prolongation of tensions in the Middle East.

The comments underscore Israel’s continued focus on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its regional network of allies, indicating that the conflict may extend further if no diplomatic resolution is reached.

Israel has released two activists detained from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla known as the Global Sumud Flotilla and sent them back to their home countries. The released individuals are Thiago de Avila from Brazil and Saif Abukeshek, a Spanish activist of Palestinian descent. According to Anadolu Agency, they were freed on Sunday after being held for an extended period. Israel’s foreign ministry stated that the release followed the completion of an investigation, after an Israeli court had twice extended their detention.

The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid, was attacked near the Greek island of Crete on April 30 while it was about 600 nautical miles from Gaza’s coast. The first ships departed from Barcelona, Spain, on April 12, and the main fleet began its journey from Sicily, Italy, on April 26. The mission aimed to break Israel’s long-standing blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian assistance.

Since 2007, Israel has maintained a strict blockade on the Gaza Strip, where around 2.4 million residents face severe food shortages. Reports indicate that more than 72,000 people have been killed and over 172,000 injured in Gaza since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023.

Israel’s ministerial committee is set to review a bill aimed at annulling the historic Oslo Accords, according to a report published on May 10, 2026. The bill was introduced by Limor Son Har‑Melech, the far‑right deputy speaker of the Knesset. In a post on social media platform X, Har‑Melech described the proposal as a first and necessary step to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state. The committee will decide whether the government will support the bill.

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993 and 1995 between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, marked the first mutual recognition between the two sides and outlined a framework for ending decades of conflict. The agreements granted limited self‑rule to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, divided into Areas A, B, and C under varying degrees of control.

If passed, Har‑Melech’s bill would encourage Israeli settlement expansion in Areas A and B, which are currently under Palestinian or joint control. Such settlements are considered illegal under international law.

Large-scale protests took place in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and its ongoing attacks in southern Lebanon. The demonstrations continued late into Saturday night, with participants demanding an end to what they described as genocide. Protesters carried placards reading “Stop the genocide” and “Forget October Seven.”

The protests occurred amid rising tensions involving Israel’s conflicts with Iran and Lebanon, as well as domestic unrest ahead of general elections scheduled for later this year. Demonstrator David Alkan, aged 83, told Reuters that he joined the protest because he believes the government is misleading citizens with false information. He criticized the government’s direction and expressed concern about internal divisions within Israel.

The demonstrations reflect growing public frustration with the Netanyahu administration’s handling of regional conflicts and domestic issues as the country approaches its upcoming election period.

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, sharply criticized Britain and France on May 9, 2026, after both countries called for an end to Israeli settler violence and land seizures in the occupied West Bank. In a post on social media platform X, Danon described their statements as “disappointing but not surprising,” accusing them of hypocrisy.

He argued that while the UK and France struggle to address domestic security challenges, they divert attention by focusing on issues in Judea and Samaria, the Israeli term for the West Bank. Danon also claimed that Jews in London and Paris fear walking the streets, yet those governments highlight “settler violence” and spread falsehoods about Israel.

Since the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel has built settlements across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, now home to more than 700,000 Israeli citizens. Despite repeated UN resolutions condemning the settlements, the United States has continued to shield Israel diplomatically, often using its veto power to block sanctions.

Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of two Gaza flotilla activists, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila, who were detained by Israeli forces after the Global Sumud Flotilla ship was intercepted in international waters last week. The organization warned that the detainees face a serious risk of human rights violations, including possible torture and other mistreatment while in custody.

Amnesty expressed particular concern for Saif Abu Keshek, a Palestinian-Spanish-Swedish citizen, alleging that he was detained on suspicion of links to a terrorist organization under what the group described as Israel’s discriminatory laws and ongoing repression of Palestinians. The organization urged Israel to ensure the safety and humane treatment of both detainees.

Separately, Israeli human rights group Adalah reported that the Beersheba District Court rejected a petition for the activists’ release and extended their detention until Sunday morning.

New fiber-optic drones used by Hezbollah are reshaping the conflict along Israel’s northern border, according to a report published on May 6, 2026. These small, inexpensive drones are capable of precise strikes and are difficult to jam, creating new tactical pressure on Israeli forces. In southern Lebanon, they have already increased operational costs and psychological strain during Israeli ground operations.

The drones are controlled through ultra-thin fiber-optic cables extending up to 30 kilometers, making them immune to radio jamming and radar detection. Each unit costs roughly 300 to 400 US dollars and can be locally produced using 3D printing and common components. Hezbollah claims to have used FPV drones in 16 of 22 attacks in April and has released footage of its own production facilities. Experts say the group aims to slow Israeli troop movements and undermine the sense of security in border areas.

Analysts note that while these drones reveal vulnerabilities in Israel’s low-altitude defenses, their range and durability remain limited. Israel is expected to respond with integrated defense measures combining early detection, camouflage, and tactical adaptation.

An Israeli military commander overseeing the occupied West Bank has stated that his forces have not carried out as many killings since 1967 as they have recently. The remark, made by Major General Avi Bluth, head of the army’s Central Command, during a closed meeting, was reported by the Israeli daily Haaretz and has triggered widespread controversy. Bluth has not denied the statement, and the Israel Defense Forces have yet to issue an official response.

According to the report, Bluth said that 42 Palestinians accused of throwing stones at vehicles were shot dead last year, describing such acts as terrorism. He acknowledged that similar actions by Jewish settlers do not face the same response, admitting there is discrimination. The report also noted that Palestinians are tried under military law, while Israeli citizens face civilian courts. Bluth further mentioned that shooting suspected border crossers below the knee is now permitted as a deterrent.

Haaretz’s editorial questioned whether the social consequences of such policies toward Palestinians have been considered. Analysts cited in the report warned that rising tensions in the West Bank could escalate into a broader conflict.