Benny Gantz warned that the new alliance between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid could undermine efforts to replace the government. He argued the partnership focuses on leadership rivalries while his party struggles in the polls and faces political setbacks.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi after the attorney-general filed an indictment against him. Yaakobi is suspected of leaking sensitive information related to a covert investigation.

An Austrian man has pleaded guilty in part to planning an extremist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna that was stopped before it could take place. He and a co-defendant also face allegations of plotting additional attacks abroad.

Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector rose year-on-year to $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026 but dropped sharply from the previous quarter. Domestic investors led the inflows, helping offset weaker foreign participation amid global uncertainties.

Bahrain revoked the citizenship of 69 people accused of supporting Iran, citing national security concerns after recent regional attacks. The move, which also affected some relatives, has drawn criticism from rights groups.

Netanyahu announced the destruction of a major Hezbollah tunnel and ongoing operations in Lebanon. He said Israel is accelerating efforts to counter explosive drones, which have become a growing threat due to their precision, mobility, and resistance to electronic interference.

After the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s power has shifted from clerical leadership to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The new wartime structure has hardened Tehran’s stance in negotiations and consolidated authority within security institutions.

Five contestants emerge from 90 days of total isolation to compete on Greg Gutfeld’s game show for a $50,000 prize. Cut off from all news and communication, they must now determine which headlines are real and which are fake.

In leaked remarks, the United Kingdom ambassador to the United States said the phrase 'special relationship' is outdated and suggested Israel may hold that distinction instead. The government said his comments were informal and do not reflect official policy.

Ben Gvir urged Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi to stay in office despite a looming indictment for breach of trust and obstructing an investigation. Yaakobi’s tenure has drawn criticism over deteriorating prison conditions.

The Israel Defense Forces said it destroyed two major Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon built with direct Iranian guidance and funding. The underground network was allegedly designed to support a planned cross-border assault on Israeli communities.

A Lebanese high school student allegedly asked an Israeli military spokesperson to bomb her school over claimed Hezbollah weapons. The school has launched an investigation, while the spokesperson urged dialogue rather than punishment.