Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-12 at 01:02

HEADLINES
Trump weighs resuming war after Iran offer
Knesset approves tear gas ban with footage
Israel bars YouTuber over antisemitic content

The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, Trump 'seriously considering resuming war' after latest Iranian proposal - report, US President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a return to military action against Iran as negotiators clash over Tehran's latest proposal. Aides told CNN that the proposal, described by Trump as unacceptable, along with the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and divisions within Iran's leadership, are pushing him toward resuming the war with the regime. Trump told reporters that the ceasefire was "on life support" after the latest offer and reiterated that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. The report notes the United States and Iran appear to be operating on different timelines, with Iran believing it can withstand economic pressure longer than another round of fighting. After a security cabinet meeting on Sunday, officials said there is a low chance of immediate attacks, and any major shift would likely follow President Trump's planned visit to China. The meeting reportedly featured a hawks-versus-doves debate, with two clear positions discussed.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, מליאת הכנסת אישרה פה אחד: הסוף לשימוש בנוזל "בואש" בהפגנות, the Knesset unanimously approved a law ending the use of tear gas for dispersing demonstrations. The new statute requires that any use of tear gas be documented in full visual footage, ensuring a high-quality, audible record. The law also says that anyone claiming harm from tear gas can request access to the footage from the police.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Israel bars YouTuber Tyler Oliveira over alleged antisemitic content, Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli confirmed on Monday that right-wing YouTuber Tyler Oliveira has been barred from entering Israel, accusing him of coming to the country with the aim of spreading hatred. The videos he produced about Orthodox Jewish communities have drawn widespread criticism for promoting antisemitic stereotypes and mischaracterizing Jewish communities as corrupt; Oliveira has argued that his videos expose fraud in Kiryas Joel and Lakewood and have drawn millions of views. He has participated in interviews, including one with Tucker Carlson, while relations between Israel and the guest have drawn attention; Carlson claimed he was detained at an Israeli airport during an interview with a US ambassador. Mamdani’s New York : Islamists attacked a synagogue and worshippers last night.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Mamdani’s New York : Islamists attacked a synagogue and worshippers last night.

In Israeli Economy and Business, רמי לוי ואושר עד בטופ - טיב טעם ושופרסל בסוף: המחיר של מוצרי החלב, a market survey conducted ten days before Shavuot reveals price gaps of hundreds of shekels across 215 dairy and cheese products among major chains. Rami Levi and Osher Ad lead with the smallest gap, while Tiv Ta'am and Shufersal Diel sit at the higher end. For a basket of those dairy products, one shopper paid 2,847 shekels while another, in a different chain, paid 3,516 shekels—a difference of 669 shekels, roughly a quarter of the total.

In Uplifting News, התפצלו ונעלמו בוואדי: כך חולצו ארבעת המטיילים מנחל עוג, volunteers from the regional rescue unit completed the rescue of four foreign hikers who were lost in Nahal Arug and stranded after dark. A drone identified two of the missing, and a ground team joined them to guide them out of the canyon. The remaining two hikers were found further along the canyon and were brought out with the others. All were reported in good condition and continued the journey together.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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