Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-14 at 05:02

HEADLINES
Hamas Disarmament Blocks Gaza Reconstruction
Hezbollah Drones Strike Rosh Hanikra Civilians Hurt
Global Antisemitism Hits Historic High ADL Finds

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, the US-backed Board of Peace is weighing a plan to begin implementing President Donald Trump's Gaza reconstruction and governance framework in areas of the Strip outside Hamas control, as Hamas refuses to disarm. Board envoy Nickolay Mladenov warned Hamas is tightening its grip on the population and obstructing reconstruction, saying: “Hamas is consolidating its grip on the population. It is taxing people in the street who have nothing left to give.” The deadlock over disarmament has stalled reconstruction and related governance steps, delaying the entry of a new Palestinian technocratic administration and other milestones.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah-linked attacks along the northern border left civilians injured after an explosive drone struck Rosh Hanikra, with two people seriously injured and a third lightly injured, and wounded were transported to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya. Separately, reports described a Hezbollah suicide drone strike that wounded at least three Israeli civilians in Rosh Hanikra. The incident was described as a violation of ceasefire understandings. Israel’s military said it has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon, and an air strike was reported in the village of Sakhmar in the western Al-Baqa region.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, rising antisemitism worldwide is described as a crisis for Western civilization, not merely a Jewish problem, according to reporting on the ADL Global 100 Survey. The survey found 46% of adults globally hold significant antisemitic beliefs—the highest level tracked in the survey’s history. In the United States, 24% said recent attacks against Jews were “understandable,” 30% believe Jews have too much influence in politics and media, and 27% said American Jews should answer for Israel’s actions. Taken together, the findings reflect a troubling pattern that many say demands a renewed moral and cultural response.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Israel’s Defense Ministry signed a contract with Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop an extended-range capability for the F-35 Adir fighter jet, marking the first time F-35s will be equipped with external fuel tanks. The deal, valued at over $34 million, will cover development and integration of external tanks based on Cyclone’s design originally created for the F-16. The program is part of a broader force-buildup led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and the ministry’s director-general. The upgrade aims to extend the F-35’s operational range, reduce reliance on aerial refueling, and boost flexibility on long-range missions, though it remains unclear whether the external tanks would affect the jet’s stealth characteristics.

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