The White House addressed the Houthi missile strike at Ben Gurion Airport, clarifying that 'U.S. military continues operations against the Houthis, which included more than 1,000 strikes against these terrorists.' National Security Council spokesman James Ewit told ynet that 'we will continue to coordinate with the Israeli government through diplomatic channels. The Trump administration remains committed to ending the Houthis' ability to disrupt freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.'
(Daniel Adelson, New York)

Maccabi Ashdod has won the Women's Basketball Premier League championship for the seventh time in its history. Coach Shira Haelyon's team, which demonstrated dominance throughout the season, defeated Hapoel Rishon LeZion 76-60 and closed the playoff finals series 3-2. Just over a month after winning the State Cup, Ashdod completed an impressive double - proving they are indeed the clear rulers of Israeli women's basketball this season.
(Raanan Weiss)

Transportation Minister Miri Regev responded to the wave of flight cancellations by airlines, stating that the ministry is 'working with airlines and authorities to bring back foreign carriers.' She added regarding the price increases by Israeli airlines that 'we will not allow companies to inflate prices.' The minister also said she instructed to prepare for the possibility that foreign airlines may not resume flights to Israel even after 72 hours, and that 'the ministry plans to renew aviation hubs in Larnaca and Athens for citizens whose flights were cancelled, and from there increase flights to and from Israel.'
(Roi Rubinstein)

Airline company Ryanair has canceled all its flights to and from Israel that were scheduled for tomorrow.
(Iris Lifshitz-Klieger)

British Airways announced the suspension of its flights to and from Israel until Wednesday, May 7, following the missile strike from Yemen that hit Ben Gurion Airport this morning. Meanwhile, Transavia and Iberia airlines have canceled their flights to and from Israel through Tuesday inclusive, and Ryanair has canceled its flights scheduled for today.
(ynet)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that "in their conversation several days ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Donald Trump agreed that the supreme goal is dismantling Iran's capabilities to obtain nuclear weapons."
(Itamar Eichner)

Police updated the status of road closures in the south: Roads 12 and 40 have been fully reopened to traffic. Road 90 is open to traffic until Ein Gedi Junction. Road 13 is closed to traffic from Menuha Junction to Tzihor Junction due to road damage.
(Ilana Curiel)

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomed the agreement reached between the Finance Ministry and the Teachers' Union, saying he is 'glad that Yaffa Ben-David and the Education Minister came to their senses and entered into swift negotiations so that public sector wage freezes will apply to teachers by mutual agreement.' He added, 'The practice of threatening strikes at the expense of students and parents in Israel needs to end. I'm pleased we found a formula that will have minimal impact on teachers, just as we did with other public sector organizations.'
(Tamar Trabelsi Hadad)

Police issued an update on road closures in southern Israel, reporting that Route 40 is blocked to traffic from Mitzpe Ramon to Tzihor Junction; Route 90 is closed from Hotels Junction to Ein Gedi; and Route 13 is closed to traffic from Menuha Junction to Tzihor Junction.
(Ilana Curiel)

The White House addressed the Houthi missile strike at Ben Gurion Airport, clarifying that 'U.S. military continues operations against the Houthis, which included more than 1,000 strikes against these terrorists.' National Security Council spokesman James Ewit told ynet that 'we will continue to coordinate with the Israeli government through diplomatic channels. The Trump administration remains committed to ending the Houthis' ability to disrupt freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.'
(Daniel Adelson, New York)

Maccabi Ashdod has won the Women's Basketball Premier League championship for the seventh time in its history. Coach Shira Haelyon's team, which demonstrated dominance throughout the season, defeated Hapoel Rishon LeZion 76-60 and closed the playoff finals series 3-2. Just over a month after winning the State Cup, Ashdod completed an impressive double - proving they are indeed the clear rulers of Israeli women's basketball this season.
(Raanan Weiss)

Transportation Minister Miri Regev responded to the wave of flight cancellations by airlines, stating that the ministry is 'working with airlines and authorities to bring back foreign carriers.' She added regarding the price increases by Israeli airlines that 'we will not allow companies to inflate prices.' The minister also said she instructed to prepare for the possibility that foreign airlines may not resume flights to Israel even after 72 hours, and that 'the ministry plans to renew aviation hubs in Larnaca and Athens for citizens whose flights were cancelled, and from there increase flights to and from Israel.'
(Roi Rubinstein)

Airline company Ryanair has canceled all its flights to and from Israel that were scheduled for tomorrow.
(Iris Lifshitz-Klieger)

British Airways announced the suspension of its flights to and from Israel until Wednesday, May 7, following the missile strike from Yemen that hit Ben Gurion Airport this morning. Meanwhile, Transavia and Iberia airlines have canceled their flights to and from Israel through Tuesday inclusive, and Ryanair has canceled its flights scheduled for today.
(ynet)