US Secretary of State Rubio:

The US believes the conflict in Ukraine is diverting Western attention and resources from containing "bigger threats" in Asia.

Hamas:

No aid has entered the Gaza Strip yet, and the few trucks that arrived at the Kerem Shalom crossing have not been received by any international body.

Since the fall of Assad, more than 5,000 militants have left the YPG/PKK-affiliated SDF, leading to a major leadership crisis. While elite units have redeployed to Manbij and Tishrin, SDF’s regular units face a shortage of manpower. SDF halted demobilisations amid deepening internal insecurity.

Source: Syria Tv

US Secretary of State Rubio:

The United States has not discussed deportation of Palestinians from Gaza to Libya.

We have asked other countries in the region if they would be open to accepting people from Gaza.

US Secretary of State Rubio:

There are no deportations in Gaza, but rather voluntary decisions made by individuals.

US Secretary of State Rubio:

The transitional authority in Syria must decide whether to allow foreign bases, and this includes Russia.

Trump plans to name Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein to lead the "Golden Dome," a new missile defense system aimed at protecting the US from advanced threats like hypersonic weapons and low-flying missiles.

The project could cost up to $831 billion over 20 years, with $25 billion proposed in the next budget.

Source: Reuters

Israeli Democrats leader Yair Golan:

When government ministers celebrate the deaths of Gaza's children, we must speak out.

What is happening in Gaza is not a military operation to return the hostages or dismantle Hamas.

Romanian anti-EU presidential candidate George Simion:

I officially ask Constitutional Court to annul Romanian presidential elections (May 2025).

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas:

Today, we took the decision to lift our economic sanctions on Syria.

We want to help the Syrian people rebuild a new, inclusive and peaceful Syria.

The EU has always stood by Syrians throughout the last 14 years - and will keep doing so.

Hungary says two more Ukrainian spies uncovered — one linked to opposition influence efforts, the other involved in military and energy espionage.

US Secretary of State Rubio:

We have not abandoned Saudi normalization with Israel.

The Saudis are the ones that have expressed their inability to move forward on it, so long as the conflict is happening in Gaza.

BREAKING: The Netherlands have gathered enough support for their proposal to review the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

Source: Dutch news agency ANP

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas:

EU will review its association agreement with Israel.

Netanyahu has decided to return part of the negotiating team present in Doha.

Source: Axios

17 EU countries have agreed to review the partnership agreement with Israel, while 9 countries have refused.

Source: Al Jazeera

IDF:

We brought 93 aid trucks into Gaza today - under the guidance of the political echelon.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot:

We are determined to recognize the State of Palestine.

NEW: The Spanish Parliament has approved consideration of a proposal to ban arms trade with Israel.

Source: Al Jazeera

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a full investigation into the events during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Air France and KLM extended cancellation of flights to Israel until May 24.

Source: Al Jazeera