Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Considers 'Blasting' Iran

Diplomatic Track — President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war, delivered via Pakistan, saying he is 'not satisfied' and that Iran's leadership is 'disjointed' Associated Press.

• Trump stated that 'everyone in Iran wants to make a deal, including the hardliners,' but that Iran is 'asking for things I cannot agree to' Behold Israel.
• He later told reporters he is considering the option to 'blast the hell out of' Iran if talks fail Al Jazeera.
• Iran: State-run IRNA confirmed the submission of a new proposal to Pakistan, while Foreign Minister Araghchi briefed regional counterparts on Iran's stance IRNA.

• War Powers Dispute — Trump sent a letter to congressional leaders asserting that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' as of April 7, and that the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline no longer applies Al-Manar TV N12 Chat. The claim is disputed by critics who note ongoing US troop presence and strikes Al Jazeera.
• Nuclear Program — An Israeli military official warned that the entire Iran campaign will be 'one big failure' if Iran's stockpile of over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60% is not removed, noting it is sufficient for 11 nuclear bombs Times of Israel Manniefabian.
• Economic Pressure — The US believes Iran has lost $4.8 billion in oil earnings due to the blockade Times of Israel. The US Treasury warned shippers that paying Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz may incur sanctions Times of Israel. Hormuz transits have collapsed to less than 10% of pre-war levels TLDR Iran SITREP.
• Military & Internal — Iran's army chief vowed to counter all threats relying on 'people's power' IRNA. Fourteen Iranian engineering soldiers from IRGC sabotage battalions were killed in a landmine explosion in Zanjan Behold Israel. Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, is reportedly enabling the IRGC to move millions despite sanctions Times of Israel. Jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi was hospitalized in 'catastrophic' condition after 140 days of medical neglect Times of Israel.

Attacks on Israel

• Hezbollah launched at least four drones at northern Israel late Friday; all were shot down by the IAF before crossing into Israeli territory, with sirens in the Galilee Panhandle and Golan Heights IDF Official Manniefabian.
• Two IDF reservists were lightly wounded when an explosive-laden drone struck a vehicle near Misgav Am Times of Israel Manniefabian.
• Hezbollah fired rockets and several explosive drones at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon; the IDF intercepted a rocket and reported no injuries from the drone strikes IDF Official Manniefabian.

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

• Israeli airstrikes killed at least six people, including a child, in southern Lebanon Haaretz Al-Manar TV; strikes targeted Habboush in the Nabatieh district, killing six and wounding eight Al-Manar TV.
• Additional strikes hit Ain Baal, killing one and wounding seven Al-Manar TV.
• Israeli aircraft also struck Harouf Quds News Network.
• The IDF issued an evacuation warning for Habboush, citing Hezbollah truce violations Times of Israel Manniefabian.

Hezbollah Operations

• Hezbollah claimed multiple attacks on Israeli forces, including a swarm of loitering drones targeting vehicles and soldiers in Al-Bayyada, and artillery strikes on gatherings near Bint Jbeil and Houla Al-Manar TV.
• Hezbollah's military media released a video titled 'Remember Well,' drawing parallels between current operations and the 1982-2000 occupation period Al-Manar TV.

IDF Response

• The IDF Home Front Command raised the security threat level for northern border communities from 'Green' to 'Yellow,' restoring some restrictions Jerusalem Post.
• Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz ordered the IDF to attack Hezbollah's drone production and supply chain, including deep inside Lebanon Behold Israel.
• An Israeli military official expressed optimism that a solution to counter Hezbollah's fiber-optic FPV drones will be found, though not in the short term Manniefabian.

• Military Activity — Israeli artillery shelled eastern areas of Khan Younis Quds News Network. Israeli forces detonated residential buildings in eastern Gaza City Quds News Network.
• Ceasefire Coordination — Reuters reported that the US-led ceasefire coordination center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat is set to close, but the Board of Peace denied plans to shut it down, stating it will be folded into the yet-unformed International Stabilization Force Times of Israel.
• Flotilla — A Global Sumud Flotilla activist stated preparations are underway for a new flotilla, with ships being readied in Turkey and across Europe to sail toward Gaza Quds News Network.

• US Arms Sales — The Trump administration notified Congress of new arms deals worth over $8.6 billion for Israel and several Gulf countries, invoking 'emergency authority' to bypass standard congressional review. The package includes 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) rounds for Israel valued at nearly $992 million, and similar systems for Qatar and the UAE, plus a $2.5 billion Integrated Battle Command System for Gulf allies Times of Israel Quds News Network.
• US Troop Withdrawal from Germany — The Pentagon announced the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany over the next 6-12 months, amid tensions between President Trump and European allies over the Iran war Al Jazeera War Monitors Quds News Network.
• AI Deals — The Pentagon reached deals with seven tech companies—Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, and others—to deploy their AI on classified military networks Associated Press Washington Post.
• Rewards for Iraqi Militia Leaders — The US State Department's Rewards for Justice program offered a $10 million reward for information on Haydar Muzhir Malak al Saidi, leader of Harakat Ansar Allah al Awfiya, and two other Iraqi militia leaders FDD.
• Diplomatic — An Arab diplomatic source claimed Trump wants to host Lebanese President Aoun and Israeli PM Netanyahu at the White House on May 11 Bint Jbeil News.

• Ukraine — A Jewish school and orphanage in Ukraine were struck in an overnight Russian drone attack, sustaining serious damage but no injuries Times of Israel.
• US Campus — The student government at The New School in New York City voted to place its Hillel chapter 'in bad standing,' cutting funding and support over Israel-linked programs Quds News Network.

• Ukraine — A Jewish school and orphanage in Ukraine were struck in an overnight Russian drone attack, sustaining serious damage but no injuries Times of Israel.
• UK — The Iranian Embassy in London categorically rejected claims of involvement in recent violent incidents in the UK IRNA.
• France/EU — FDD analysis highlighted Palestinian Authority double-speak on payments to terrorists, placing French and EU aid under scrutiny FDD.

US Domestic

• May Day rallies: Swept the US demanding reforms for working-class rights, including calls to 'tax the rich' and abolish ICE Al Jazeera.
• ICE custody death: A Cuban man became the 18th person to die in US ICE custody this year Al Jazeera.
• Trump policy: Expanded red snapper fishing permits in the southeastern US Al Jazeera.
• Plane crash: A small plane crashed near Austin, Texas, killing all five aboard War Monitors.

• Jordan — The Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood's political arm, the Islamic Action Front, is changing its name under order from the Independent Electoral Commission FDD.
• Iraq — The US offered rewards for three Iraqi militia leaders FDD.