Israel conducted a dramatic strike on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, following a second day of operations against Houthi targets. The military issued an unprecedented evacuation warning before completely disabling the airport's infrastructure. This strike was in response to the Houthi missile that hit Ben Gurion Airport on May 4.
By early afternoon, President Trump unexpectedly announced the US would halt its attacks on Yemen, claiming the Houthis had surrendered and agreed to stop attacking shipping. Israeli officials appeared blindsided by this announcement, particularly as Houthi leaders immediately stated they would continue attacking Israel regardless.
Domestically, Israel's cabinet disagreement over Gaza operations continued, with some preferring to delay action until Trump's visit. Meanwhile, the education system remained partially paralyzed by teacher protests over salary cuts, while tension mounted over the military draft for ultra-Orthodox Jews after the IDF chief ordered expanded conscription notices.