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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-05-07 at 10:04
HEADLINES
1. Israel Strikes Hamas Leader in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
2. Yemen Airport Bombed by Israel Sparks Regional Outcry
3. Iran Condemns US Gulf Name Change, Vows Strategic Response
The time is now 06:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At six in the morning, we begin with developments in the ongoing multi-front conflict involving Israel and Iran, which continues to unfold across seven key areas. In the northern theater, Israeli forces have launched targeted strikes in Lebanon, killing a Hamas commander in Sidon. Despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel has maintained a series of operations aimed at Hamas operatives, with the latest strike hitting a Hamas leader on his way to prayer. The Israeli military confirms that Khaled Ahmed al-Ahmed, identified as the head of operations in Hamas's Western Brigade in Lebanon, was killed in the attack. This underscores the persistent volatility along Israel’s northern border, where hostilities continue despite diplomatic efforts to contain the conflict.
In Yemen, tensions escalate as Israel’s military conducted a significant strike on Sana’a International Airport, causing extensive damage estimated at around five hundred million dollars. The attack destroyed terminal buildings and led to the suspension of all flights, stranding thousands of passengers and damaging Yemen’s civilian infrastructure. The Yemeni airport director disputes Israel’s justification, claiming the airport is not used for military purposes, and denounces the strike as unjustified. Meanwhile, the Houthi rebels have vowed to continue attacks against Israel, including threats to target Israeli ships in the Red Sea until supplies to Gaza are halted. The Houthis also launched a missile at Ben Gurion Airport last Sunday, prompting international concern over regional stability.
Across the Gaza Strip, the situation remains tense as hostages are held and the humanitarian crisis deepens. Families of Israeli captives are demanding transparency amid ongoing negotiations, while the Israeli Defense Forces continue to target Houthi positions in Yemen in response to recent missile attacks. The conflict’s complexity is compounded by Iran’s influence, with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian criticizing recent US statements on the Persian Gulf, asserting that Iran perceives these as hostile and prone to instigate further tensions.
In the broader Middle East, diplomatic tensions are evident. Iran’s foreign minister has condemned recent US proposals to rename the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf,” calling such attempts historically unfounded and politically motivated. Iran’s stance reflects its ongoing opposition to perceived Western interference and attempts to undermine regional identity. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign ministry has dismissed reports suggesting that the US may escalate its support for Israel, emphasizing that Iran will evaluate future American aid to Israel carefully and respond accordingly.
Internationally, the conflict has had ripple effects. Several foreign airlines have extended flight suspensions to Israel following the missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport, and US-based universities like Columbia have faced cuts in federal funding due to mishandling of antisemitism and campus unrest. Additionally, political debates continue within Israel regarding domestic security, with reports of a significant police operation in southern Israel against weapons trafficking, and the arrest of suspects linked to organized crime and violence.
Amidst these developments, the region remains on edge. The ongoing hostilities, international diplomatic reactions, and regional power struggles highlight the fragility of peace efforts and the persistent threat of wider escalation. Authorities worldwide are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing t
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