The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) reported today that the 800th aircraft in a massive military airlift operation touched down in Israel on Tuesday morning, delivering critical equipment and weapons to support the nation’s ongoing war efforts. The operation, launched immediately after the war’s outbreak, is a coordinated effort led by the IMOD’s Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) through its International Defense Transportation Unit. It involves collaboration with the IMOD’s Mission to the U.S., the IDF Planning and Force Build-Up Directorate, and the Israeli Air Force (IAF). According to the IMOD, the operation has transported over 90,000 tons of military supplies to Israel through 800 flights and approximately 140 maritime shipments.

Since the onset of the war, the United States has sent a massive quantity of military support to Israel, amounting to more than 90,000 tons of weaponry and defense supplies, according to an announcement from Israel’s Defense Ministry.
The ministry reported that today saw the arrival of the 800th cargo aircraft involved in this ongoing operation.
According to the ministry’s statement, the shipments to date have included “armored vehicles, munitions, ammunition, personal protection gear, and medical equipment.”
These deliveries, the ministry emphasized, are “a significant component” in enabling the Israel Defense Forces to sustain combat activities, “both for achieving the war objectives and for improving readiness and stockpiles.”

It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags after the airline abandoned a decades-long luggage policy that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier from its rivals. The airline announced the change in March, saying at the time that the the new policy would start with flights booked on Wednesday. Southwest said Tuesday that it will be charging $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag. Weight and size limits will apply for bags. Southwest had built years of advertising campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a strong statement on Tuesday criticizing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s appearance this week on the Har Habayis.
Ben Gvir is known for regularly visiting Har Habayis. His most recent visit, which took place on Monday, was to commemorate Yom Yerushalayim—the day Israel reclaimed ancient Jewish areas in Yerushalayim, Yehudah, and Shomron after being attacked by surrounding Arab countries during the Six Day War.

North Korea has sharply rebuked the United States over its latest missile defense initiative, calling it an alarming and provocative move. The project, known as the Golden Dome, was denounced by Pyongyang’s foreign ministry as a “very dangerous threatening initiative,” according to reports published Tuesday by North Korea’s state-run media.
President Donald Trump announced on May 20 that he had selected a final design for the Golden Dome missile defense program and officially appointed a leader to head the massive $175 billion effort.

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In response to the devastating helicopter crash that claimed six lives last month, a group of lawmakers has put forward new legislation aimed at putting an end to non-essential helicopter flights over New York City. According to New Jersey.com, Reps. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), Rob Menendez (D-N.J.), and Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) are spearheading the initiative.
The proposed measure, titled the Improving Helicopter Safety Act, would prohibit the operation of helicopters used for leisure, tourism, and high-end commuting within the city’s airspace.

A top Saudi official pushed back on claims circulating in the media on Monday that the kingdom intends to lift its decades-old ban on alcohol. The speculation suggested that Saudi Arabia, where Islamic law strictly forbids alcohol consumption among Muslims, was preparing to legalize it after more than seventy years.
The rumors stemmed from a blog focused on wine that alleged Saudi authorities were moving toward allowing restricted alcohol sales, particularly in anticipation of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The blog post was picked up by international outlets, though it failed to cite any official source for its claims.

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