Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-01 at 03:02

HEADLINES
Trump Iran defeated, guarantees no nukes
Dubai food scene strained by Hormuz war
UK raises terror threat after antisemitic stabbing

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

In US Military Role, President Trump says Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it had one and argues that guarantees there will be no nuclear development are essential for lasting peace. He told Newsmax that he would not provide civilian nuclear material to Iran and that the regime must be prevented from obtaining a weapon, adding that if they do, they’re in big trouble. He also touted what he calls Epic Fury’s achievements, saying that Iran’s navy, air force, anti-aircraft capability, radar, and leadership have been destroyed, while acknowledging Iran remains militarily weakened. Separately, Trump was briefed by top military commanders on battle plans to bring Iran to its knees, and in Israel the expectation is that the United States will resume military operations against Iran in the coming days.

In Regional Impacts, Dubai’s culinary scene is feeling the ripples of the Iran conflict as supply routes and fuel costs tighten. Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino says avocados and tomatillos are harder to source and more expensive due to the two-month-old war, with the Strait of Hormuz closed and jet fuel costs rising. Lash has cut production and payroll and is buying ingredients in smaller quantities, focusing on make-at-home fajita kits and a Dubai grocery line as she adapts. Chefs across the city are trimming menus, shifting to regional or readily available foods, and offering fewer dishes while Dubai authorities roll out broader measures to address the disruption. In Lebanon, parliament member Nadim Jemayel, from the Al-Kataib Christian party and son of the late Bechir Gemayel, says the South Lebanon Army and its commander Antoun Lahad were heroes and that Lebanon’s army wanted them to remain, a view reflected in comments accompanying three responses. In the West Bank, police opened fire at the wheels of a stolen vehicle after the driver breached a checkpoint, struck a patrol car, and sped toward IDF forces. The suspect is receiving medical treatment, and investigators are examining the incident amid a series of checkpoint-style events in the area; the IDF noted earlier breaches near Jenin and detentions in that vicinity.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump says Iran has already been defeated, but he wants to win by a larger margin and insists there must be a guarantee that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Lazar Research poll shows Naftali Bennett and Yesh Atid’s Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Netanyahu on suitability for prime minister, with 46% supporting Bennett and 44% backing Eisenkot, while Netanyahu sits at 41%. When Bennett faces Eisenkot head-to-head, 33% say Eisenkot would be suitable compared with 32% for Bennett, with 35% undecided. The Together Party, formed by Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid, remains the largest group, though its total seats are shown as 28, a three-seat drop from the prior poll, reflecting mixed views on whether Eisenkot should join the new grouping.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, British police have charged a 45-year-old man with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article after an antisemitic stabbing in Golders Green, north London. The attack prompted the government to raise the national terrorism threat level to severe, signaling a high likelihood of an attack within six months. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged stronger action to protect Jewish people. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticized the UK’s handling of antisemitism in a post on X/Twitter.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Brent crude surged to around 125 dollars a barrel before retreating to about 112 dollars, reflecting high volatility in the global oil market as traders react to evolving supply dynamics.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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