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[56625] News Summary: Sharp confrontation with Iran, October 7th legislation, and political upheavals

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News Summary May 11-12, 2026

Extensive strikes and evacuation warnings: The IDF issued evacuation instructions for nine villages in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa, and launched an intensive wave of strikes. Simultaneously, an IDF drone struck a vehicle in the Zibdin area.

Fallen soldier and sirens in the Carmel: Master Sergeant (res.) Alexander Globnyov (47), of blessed memory, was killed by an explosive drone blast, and three other soldiers were lightly wounded. In the Hof HaCarmel and Neve Yam area, sirens were heard following a launch from Lebanon that ended with no casualties, while residents of Kiryat Shmona received threatening phone calls from Hezbollah.

Trump in China and the Strait of Hormuz: President Donald Trump set out on a diplomatic visit to China while bluntly rejecting Iran's proposal for an agreement, which he called "stupid." Trump is considering resuming military activity in the Strait of Hormuz (Operation "Freedom"). Meanwhile, Iran is threatening a "return to war," a US nuclear submarine (USS Alaska) was documented on its way to the Mediterranean through the Strait of Gibraltar, and a mysterious explosion was reported in Shiraz.

Netanyahu trial and media interviews: PM Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacked the State Attorney's Office and the police in his testimony in court, claiming a "witch hunt" and illegal use of spyware. Deputy Minister Almog Cohen was removed from the courtroom after shouting at prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh. Additionally, Netanyahu was interviewed for the show "60 Minutes," where he took some responsibility for the October 7th failure and claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is hiding in a bunker.

October 7th Terrorists Law: The Knesset approved by a landslide majority (93 supporters) a law to put the massacre terrorists on trial in a designated military court, while approving the death penalty and without the possibility of future release in deals. The discussion in the Knesset was accompanied by a tense confrontation between Ahmad Tibi and a bereaved father, and a harsh speech by hostage survivor Rom Braslavsky who accused public officials of the failure.

Mossad storm: An open conflict was revealed between Netanyahu and Mossad chief Dadi Barnea, after the latter sent a classified letter to the High Court of Justice strongly opposing the appointment of his designated successor, Roman Gofman. Netanyahu reprimanded Barnea, claiming overreach of authority.

Coalition crisis: Opposition leader Yair Lapid is demanding the immediate dissolution of the Knesset; conversely, the Right warns that failure to regulate the enlistment law will lead to the collapse of the coalition (with representatives of 'Degel HaTorah' already having met with Netanyahu's new Chief of Staff). At the same time, the Attorney General attacked Minister Levin in the High Court of Justice for his refusal to appoint judges.

Security establishment and terrorism: Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi is promoting a plan to extend mandatory service to 3 years and expand the reserves. Border Police forces thwarted a shooting attack in Qalandia and eliminated a terrorist who tried to harm the soldiers. Additionally, a military court convicted the terrorist who murdered Staff Sgt. Amit Ben-Yigal, of blessed memory, 6 years ago.

Wave of violence and legal settlement: A violent day across the country included a woman murdered by gunfire in Ramla, and seriously wounded individuals in Lod and Ramat Gan. In the civil sphere, the Prime Minister's Office and a staffing company will compensate an employee who sued Sara Netanyahu for bullying with tens of thousands of shekels.

Upheaval at Microsoft and millionaires at OpenAI: The CEO of Microsoft Israel, Alon Haimovich, is resigning against the backdrop of an internal investigation into suspected violation of the code of ethics regarding the security establishment. At the same time, a multi-billion dollar stock deal made dozens of OpenAI employees millionaires.

World news: Under pressure from the Trump administration, the Argentine government halted a project to build an advanced Chinese telescope; a massive wildfire is raging in South Florida; and the midnight sun phenomenon has begun in the city of Utqiaġvik in Alaska, where the sun will rise continuously for 84 days.