Mali and Liel Yahalomi Found in South America; IDF Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon and Gaza

Mali Yahalomi, 50, and her daughter Liel, 23, residents of Modiin who disappeared while in Vienna, were located in Argentina after an extensive international search. Israeli police found them upon their arrival, revealing they had planned their escape for about a month, using measures to erase digital traces. The motive behind their disappearance and severing contact with family remains unknown.

In response to a ceasefire violation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, specifically in Nabatieh and Ansar, resulting in at least seven deaths. The strikes followed an attack on IDF forces in the Ali Taher ridge area. The Lebanese Prime Minister condemned the Israeli escalation as destabilizing. Additionally, the IDF carried out a targeted killing in central Gaza, marking the fourth such operation recently.

Unseasonal weather brought thunderstorms and heavy rain to parts of Israel, including Jerusalem and eastern regions, raising concerns about flash floods in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea areas. Rainfall reached a record 15.2 mm in Maale Adumim.

Iran announced that three of its pilots, whose SU-24 jets crashed during March missions, are alive but held captive in Qatar, accusing Doha of restricting their contact with families and Iranian officials.

US President Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory, provoking Iranian officials to assert control over the strait and dismiss US threats as futile.

Other notable events include a mass brawl at the Yamit 2000 water park in Holon injuring two security guards, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia killing at least 20, an antisemitic attack at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, and Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily signing with Crystal Palace for a record €24.5 million transfer.