Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-05 at 19:01

HEADLINES
Iran Threatens Hormuz Ships After Strikes
US Tankers Fill Ben Gurion Airport
Epic Fury Ends 60-Day Ops Window

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iran threatens ships in the Strait of Hormuz after strikes against the UAE and Oman. The United States says the escalation remains below the threshold for war, while President Trump signals restraint. Israel is on high alert and says it is ready to respond with force.

In US Military Role, Ben Gurion Airport is packed with US Air Force aerial refueling tankers, signaling heightened US military activity. The mood mirrors the eve of Rising Lion, Epic Fury.

In Regional Impacts, Rubio says there is no problem between the Lebanese government and the Israeli government, and Israel does not claim any land in Lebanon. Rubio also says the Strait of Hormuz does not belong to Iran and they have no right to shut it down; this cannot be normalized.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, The end of Epic Fury was announced to allow any future operation to begin without requiring congressional approval until the 60th day.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, In an interview, Ari Berman of Yeshiva University describes his friendship with Charlie Kirk, the warnings Kirk gave, and the wary alliance some Jewish leaders fear to build. Kirk’s view of higher education was harsh, saying “College is a scam,” while noting “Except Yeshiva.” Berman also references Ger Toshav, the resident alien concept in Halachic terminology, a term he says is little coverage in Israeli media.

In Uplifting News, At last I am in Israel, a post proclaims arrival in the country, celebrating being there.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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