Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-07 at 15:02

HEADLINES
Israel-Iran clashes flare amid air defenses
Saudi blocks US airspace, stalling Iran strike
UK Greens antisemitism debate; Denmark records incidents

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, background on explosions and Tehran’s air-defense activity is being reported as authorities confront US intelligence drones, and there have been no attacks in Iran.

In US Military Role, Saudi Arabia's refusal to allow US airspace access could complicate Washington’s plans to strike Iran again. The move means the US would largely depend on regional consent to use airspace, with Saudi Arabia crucial for basing aircraft and other Gulf states needed for overflight and naval logistics. Washington has paused escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say the decision could push the United States toward higher-level mediation in the region.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben-Ari have agreed to run together on a joint right-wing list in the upcoming election, the first alliance on the Right for this cycle. Zehut says the move stems from the belief that the faith-based nationalist public in Israel needs a strong political home, and the party pledges to uphold the values of freedom, sovereignty, and Jewish identity. Feiglin previously led Zehut; Ben-Ari was ex-Otzma Yehudit chair.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Britain's Green Party faces a debate over antisemitism as Zack Polanski, its Jewish leader, targets local elections. Polanski has said antisemitism is completely unwelcome in the party, and if gains materialize he would become one of the highest-profile Jewish progressives. In Denmark, antisemitic incidents remain at a historic high for the third year in a row, with 199 incidents reported in 2025. AKVAH notes seven cases of violence or harassment against Jews, including an assault on a Jewish man wearing a shirt that equated the Star of David with a swastika. The report also documents 24 incidents affecting Jewish children and young people, including violence, Nazi gestures in schools, and threats to Jewish institutions; 70% of incidents targeted people or institutions clearly identified as Jewish.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-895512
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-895510