Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-15 at 10:02

HEADLINES
- UAE pushes Gulf unity against Iran
- Lebanon casualties near 3000 Sidon evac
- IDF dismantles Hezbollah rocket launcher site

The time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, The United Arab Emirates sought to coordinate a joint Gulf response to Iran's missile, rocket, and drone attacks, with Abu Dhabi's leadership holding several phone calls with regional leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, after Israel and the United States began strikes on Iran on February 28. Officials said MBZ believed a coordinated retaliatory move could deter Iran, but neighbors told him the conflict was not theirs to join. The Trump administration was aware of the UAE proposal and pressed Gulf partners to join, even as tensions within the Gulf Cooperation Council remained strained. The GCC was founded in 1981.

In Regional Impacts, Lebanon’s health authorities reported 2,951 people killed and 8,988 wounded as a result of Israeli aggression since March 2.

In Regional Impacts, an urgent evacuation notice was issued to residents of several villages around Sidon in Lebanon, instructing them to leave their homes and move at least 1,000 meters away to protect their safety amid ongoing cross-border tensions, with the Israel Defense Forces stating it does not wish to harm civilians and urging prompt relocation away from areas near Hezbollah assets and military facilities.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, overnight the Israeli Defense Forces struck and dismantled the launcher from which Hezbollah terrorists fired several rockets toward the Kiryat Shmona area, and targeted multiple structures used by Hezbollah for military purposes and for carrying out attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, two Likud lawmakers who signed on to dismantle the governing coalition were quoted discussing opportunities to resign and move to topple the government, with remarks attributed to Yinon Megal and Itidt Silman reflecting the ongoing debate within the party about the coalition’s fate and leadership.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a Fox News Digital report describes a broad, global network tied to hundreds of anti-Israel protests, linking radical leftist movements and Islamist organizations across 39 countries. The investigation says more than 425 organizations are involved in organizing or promoting demonstrations marking the Israel founding anniversary, with over 700 planned protests worldwide, and notes a combined financial footprint nearing $1 billion in supporting these activities.

In Uplifting News, Parashat Bamidbar: Machar Chodesh offers a timely message about longing, loyalty, and the enduring bond between the Jewish people and their homeland as Israel marks Jerusalem Day. The haftarah, drawn from I Samuel 20:18-42, recounts the David and Jonathan encounter on the eve of the new month, highlighting themes of separation, reunion, and the deep connection to Jerusalem that has guided the Jewish people for nearly two millennia.

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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