Israeli security services say IRGC has redoubled efforts to carry out attacks in wake of the recent war, during which several senior figures in the terror network were killed

Rapper known as Ye postpones concert in France, where the interior minister is reportedly seeking to ban event, claims 'commitment to make amends'

Cities move ahead with events amid fragile Lebanon, Iran ceasefires, though some opt for scaled-down, community-based celebrations, as war-weary Israelis voice caution and fatigue

2.5 years of war, a lack of Oct. 7 accountability, and Haredi draft exemptions have turned a day of unity into one of dissent as leaders ask citizens to bear increasingly unbearable costs

After terror group ignored his first ultimatum, Nickolay Mladenov says an agreement must be reached in two weeks at most before loss of momentum will be too difficult to overcome

Ghalibaf threatens that Islamic Republic readying ‘to reveal new cards on battlefield’ if war resumes * Cops arrest Haredi extremists for tearing down Israeli flags on eve of Memorial Day

Rahman Al-Jubouri says 'work has become a real risk' as Iran attacks tankers amid standoff with US, further adding to struggles of his crewmembers as they battle homesickness

Mother of squad commander killed in fighting says being with other bereaved parents helps in dealing with son's death, while another cites comfort of knowing 'his legacy will live on'