Reports say Israel built two secret military bases in Iraq's desert during the war with Iran. One base reportedly predated the current conflict and was used in a June 2025 operation.

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad, identified as a key planner of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Israeli officials called the strike a significant achievement in their ongoing campaign against those responsible.

Apartments and houses were sold across central and regional cities, with prices ranging from 1.38 million to 6.4 million shekels. Transactions reflect varied demand in both urban centers and peripheral areas.

Asteroid 2026 JH2 will pass within 91,600 kilometers of Earth on May 18. Though relatively small at 33 meters wide, scientists say it poses no threat and will safely fly by the planet.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a security meeting this evening with top ministers and aides in Jerusalem. The discussion will include senior members of the government to address key security issues.

Preliminary results from Fatah's leadership elections show several allies of Mahmoud Abbas, including his son and the intelligence chief, winning seats on the Central Committee. The results are not yet official, and voting for the broader council continues.

Israel has approved a new defense complex in East Jerusalem on the site of the former United Nations Relief and Works Agency headquarters. The project will include a military museum, enlistment office, and offices for the defense minister.

Israeli forces said they killed two armed individuals in separate incidents in southern and central Gaza. The military stated the strikes were carried out to remove imminent threats under the existing ceasefire arrangement.

A ranking of the world’s longest surviving walls highlights the vast scale of the Great Wall of China compared with other historic fortifications. India’s Kumbhalgarh Fort wall ranks second, far shorter but still the longest continuous wall built around a single fortress.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs secretary West, Sibi George, dismissed concerns about press freedom and minority rights during a briefing in The Hague. He said India’s diversity, democratic traditions and economic growth reflect the strength of its inclusive system.

Gina Carano was fired from *The Mandalorian* in 2021 after controversial social media posts drew backlash. She later sued the studio for wrongful termination, and the case was settled for an undisclosed amount.

Dara has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with her song 'Bangaranga,' earning Bulgaria its first victory. The event was also marked by controversy surrounding Israel's participation.