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The flotilla activists came with one goal: to make Israel look bad. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir joined the effort. Italy, the sensitive link in Israel’s diplomatic wall inside the European Union, is now facing unprecedented political pressure. If that wall falls, the flood that follows will harm Israel’s standing, its economy and every one of its citizens. Jewish communities are also worried and are condemning him in the strongest terms: “He diverted attention from their ties to Hamas.”

A document spanning more than 80 pages details a major study refuting claims of genocide and starvation in during the Gaza War. The study is signed by renowned researchers and is based on the findings of two senior military delegations that visited Israel to examine the IDF's performance. The method: Hamas spreads a lie, the UN turns it into fact, the media disseminates it.

A fierce debate ensues at the White House with the president approving continued talks with Iran despite opposition from senior officials. Vice President Vance and the envoys pushed for an initial deal, while the defense and foreign secretaries demanded pressure and a strike. At the same time, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Emirati leadership backed a hard line, while Saudi Arabia and Qatar prefer to avoid escalation.

The national security minister's flag-waving appearance over handcuffed activists at Ashdod port ignited one of the sharpest intra-government confrontations in recent memory.

Major Jewish organizations refused to attend the mayor's celebration over a Nakba video, but other Jewish guests showed up anyway – exposing a widening rift in the city's Jewish community.

As reports suggest a possible resumption of talks between Washington and Tehran, the ayatollah regime is escalating its rhetoric. Iran’s vice president warned: “We will stand against any aggression to the last drop of blood.”

Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled DIAMOND, a system based on small vessels that accompany a mother ship, are remotely controlled and carry a range of weapons to increase firepower and defense capabilities. The systems are modular, can be replaced within hours, and include missiles, loitering munitions and air defense. 

Texas hopeful Maureen Galindo doubles down despite party backlash ahead of May 26 runoff, insisting she is not antisemitic.

Several dates are currently being floated in Israel's political system, but only two appear realistic: Sept. 1 and Oct. 27. The Haredi parties have also raised the possibility of holding the elections on Oct. 6, as a kind of pointed “trolling” of Netanyahu. If the coalition manages to prevent the Knesset from dissolving itself before May 27, it could dissolve itself while still holding the election on the original date.

According to The New York Times, in the early days of the war, Israel and the US developed joint plans to identify a pragmatic figure who could take control of the government in Tehran. Ahmadinejad himself was involved in the plan, but it went awry after a strike meant to eliminate his guards also hit him.