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.

Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the families of two young men killed by teenage attackers in Petah Tikva and Beersheba. He called for strict legal action and increased efforts to combat youth violence.

The Department of Defense plans a dramatic increase in drone and autonomous warfare spending after recent conflicts showed cheap drones can overwhelm traditional defenses. The shift marks a move toward large-scale drone swarms and lower-cost systems as global competition intensifies.

The United Kingdom's ambassador to the United States said Israel is likely the only country with a true special relationship with Washington. His private remarks, later leaked, were described by the British government as informal and not reflective of official policy.

Ukraine shot down a record 33,000 Russian drones in March as both sides intensify aerial warfare. Kyiv is boosting interceptor drone production and expanding long-range strikes, while civilian casualties and infrastructure damage continue on both sides.

Mahmoud Abbas and King Abdullah of Jordan discussed Gaza developments and a proposed ceasefire plan. Abbas reaffirmed the unity of Palestinian territories and highlighted ongoing political reforms.

Leaked remarks from Britain's ambassador to Washington have cast doubt on the notion of a 'special relationship' with the United States. The comments emerged just as King Charles the Third begins a state visit aimed at reinforcing ties between the two countries.

A tanker managed by Abu Dhabi's state oil company appears to be the first fully loaded liquefied natural gas vessel to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the war began. The disruption of shipments has pushed up energy prices and forced Asian countries to seek alternative power sources.

The Southern Poverty Law Center says its informants helped federal authorities prosecute violent extremists, contradicting fraud charges brought by the Trump administration. The group is seeking grand jury records and accusing officials of making false public statements about its activities.

Israel has labeled five Hamas-affiliated media outlets as terrorist organizations, accusing them of incitement and operational ties to the group. The move allows authorities to prosecute individuals connected to the platforms.