Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-01 at 20:02

HEADLINES
Iran digs up missiles for renewed war
US to pull 5,000 troops from Germany
EU ties PA funding to antisemitism reforms

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran is using the ongoing ceasefire to dig out missiles, munitions, and launchers that had been either intentionally hidden underground or buried under rubble from US and Israeli airstrikes, NBC News reported on Friday, citing a US official and two other people familiar with the matter. The United States believes that Iran intends to rebuild its missile capabilities in preparation for the resumption of war if negotiations fall through. US President Trump was set to meet with his national security team on Thursday to review options for opening the Strait of Hormuz and removing nuclear material, with Admiral Brad Cooper scheduled to brief the president and the team on the options. Trump’s planned trip to China and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, delayed to mid-May, may contribute to his decision, and the visit has been made a priority as officials seek to avoid delaying it again.

In US Military Role, the Pentagon is planning to withdraw roughly 5,000 American troops from Germany in the near future, as part of the Trump Administration’s retaliation against European allies who refused to join or aid in the Iran War, senior defense officials told CBS News. The plan would bring the US military presence in Europe back to levels seen before the war in Ukraine. In a related development, the Pentagon announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, and the deployment of another artillery unit that Biden ordered to be sent in 2024 was canceled.

In Regional Impacts, the US Embassy in London warned Americans in the UK to stay alert after Britain raised its terrorism threat level to “severe” (second-highest).

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, massive Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump says Iran war “terminated,” as the war powers deadline arrives. In a letter to congressional leaders, he argued there has been no exchange of fire with Iran since the ceasefire, noting that the hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated. Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a US president can wage military action for 60 days before seeking authorization from Congress or an extension due to unavoidable military necessity. Separately, the State Department said it was approving military sales worth more than $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, as the conflict with Iran remains in effect and the ceasefire continues to influence regional dynamics.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the European Union passed several resolutions condemning Palestinian Authority educational materials that contain antisemitism and the glorification of jihad. The EU’s discharge report urged that any future funding to the PA be conditioned on removing antisemitic content, incitement to violence, and the glorification of martyrdom and jihad from textbooks. The European Parliament’s budget report stressed that EU financial assistance should support education that promotes peace, tolerance, and coexistence, and urged the PA to reform its textbooks and educational systems to meet UNESCO standards, particularly regarding antisemitism, incitement to violence, and the rejection of peaceful conflict resolution.

In Uplifting News, From Auschwitz to today: How Israel’s days of memory define who we are — opinion recounts how memory of the Holocaust and fallen soldiers shapes Israel’s resolve to defend its future, with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Remembrance Day remarks tying today’s threats to the lessons of history and a ceremony at Yad Labanim that anchors the national observances. Keeping time: How Jews preserved ritual and hope in the Holocaust’s darkest days describes a Yad Vashem exhibit that chronicles Jewish life before and during the Holocaust, including the permanent display The Synagogue and the Jewish Yearly Cycle and a reconstructed synagogue that underscores ritual as a source of continuity. Personality expert reveals the 10% of people who can disrupt your life — and how to respond presents Bill Eddy’s view that about 10% of people are highly conflict-prone due to personality disorders, with guidance on identifying them, avoiding escalation, and focusing on future solutions.

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