LiveLive Updates May 16, 2026Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeMay 16, 2026Updates3 hours agoOver 4,000 police officers deployed in London ahead of anticipated clashes between Nakba Day, far-right protestsPeople hold Palestinian flags during a march held by Palestine Solidarity Campaign to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and against the "Unite the Kingdom" rally taking place in London organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London, Britain, May 16, 2026. Credit: Chris J Ratcliffe/ REUTERSPeople hold Palestinian flags during a march held by Palestine Solidarity Campaign to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and against the "Unite the Kingdom" rally taking place in London organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London, Britain, May 16, 2026. Credit: Chris J Ratcliffe/ REUTERSMore than 4,000 police officers have been deployed in London, U.K. in anticipation of clashes between Nakba Day and Unite the Kingdom protests, as well as Football Association Challenge Cup finals, the Metropolitan Police announced.Tens of thousands of people gathered for the Unite the Kingdom march, led by far-right figure Tommy Robinson, while pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered for the Nakba Day rally in South Kensington."Thousands of officers will be deployed, taking a zero-tolerance approach supported by specialist resources including live facial recognition, helicopters, drones, dog units, police horses, armoured vehicles and dedicated investigative teams," Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman said on Wednesday ahead of protests.Police said 11 people had been arrested as of 1 P.M. local time at the Unite the Kingdom and Nakba Day protests, including two men who arrived in London to attend the Unite the Kingdom march and were wanted over an unrelated incident in Birmingham.Supporters of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, watch the speeches on screens after taking part in a march organised by Unite The Kingdom, in central London on May 16, 2026. Credit: AFP/JUSTIN TALLISSupporters of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, watch the speeches on screens after taking part in a march organised by Unite The Kingdom, in central London on May 16, 2026. Credit: AFP/JUSTIN TALLISRead the full articleIDF says it killed two Hamas militants involved in October 7 attackThe IDF said it killed two Hamas militants who took part in the October 7 attack in two strikes carried out in northern Gaza over the past two weeks.The military identified them as Hamer Iyad Muhammad Almatouk and Khaled Muhammad Salem Joudeh, saying they had been working to advance attacks against Israeli troops.New Hadash chairman calls for broad Arab-Jewish front against NetanyahuDr. Yousef Jabareen, the newly elected chairman of the Arab-Jewish Hadash party, said they will do everything they can to prevent the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from serving another term.Jabareen said Hadash will fight "for equality, democracy and peace" together with Jewish democratic forces, and called for establishing "the broadest and strongest possible" Joint List.Jabareen in Deir Hanna, Wednesday. Credit: Daniel RoliderJabareen in Deir Hanna, Wednesday. Credit: Daniel RoliderRECAP: U.S., Israel reportedly prepare possible Iran strikes; six killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon■ The United States and Israel are making "intense preparations" for a possible renewal of strikes on Iran as early as next week, pending U.S. President Donald Trump's decision, the New York Times reported.■ Iran said it will soon unveil a traffic-control plan for the Strait of Hormuz, including designated routes and toll fees for vessels cooperating with Tehran.■ At least six people, including three paramedics, were killed and 22 wounded in an Israeli strike on a civil defense center in southern Lebanon, Lebanon's state news agency reported, as the IDF continues to issue new evacuation warnings for Southern Lebanon. ■ Lebanon's delegation said Israel and Lebanon agreed to establish a U.S.-supervised security coordination mechanism between the Lebanese army and the IDF, after their cease-fire was extended by 45 days.■ The IDF confirmed that Hamas military commander Izz al-Din Haddad was killed in Gaza; it also said it will not reduce troop numbers in Israeli Gaza-border communities after residents opposed the move.■ More than 4,000 police officers were deployed in London ahead of expected clashes around Nakba Day and far-right protests, as well as the FA Cup final, the Metropolitan Police said.IDF says it will not reduce number of troops in Israeli Gaza-border communities following residents' concernsThe IDF announced that it will maintain the number of troops stationed in Israeli Gaza-border communities following backlash to an announcement last week that it intended to reduce Israeli military presence in communities located up to four kilometers from the border.The IDF said that although it was planned to reduce the number of reserve soldiers stationed in Israeli communities near the Gaza security fence, it was ultimately decided not to implement the move due to operational reasons and a situational assessment in the area.The announcement came after residents expressed concern, warning that after October 7, it was not possible to rely solely on forces operating outside the area for protection, and that a permanent military presence within their communities is a basic condition for returning to normal life.Read the full article4 hours agoIran to announce traffic control plan for Strait of Hormuz including toll fees, gov't saysIran has prepared plans that will be unveiled soon to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route, the head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee Ebrahim Azizi announced.Azizi added that only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran would benefit from the arrangement, and that the route will be closed to "Project Freedom" operators. He said toll fees would be collected for specialized services.Iran, within the framework of its national sovereignty and the guarantee of international trade security, has prepared a professional mechanism to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route, which will be unveiled soon.