[59421] Netanyahu's 87th day of testimony and reports on Chinese-Iranian arms deals

The political and security system: Updates for May 14, 2026

Netanyahu's testimony in his trial

On the 87th day of testimony held on May 13, 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacked the State Attorney's Office. Eli Tsipori, a journalist identified with support for Netanyahu and intense criticism of the judicial system, reported that Netanyahu slammed prosecutor Tadmor: "You have turned the whole world and the whole country upside down. You turn white into black and vice versa". According to Tsipori, Netanyahu emphasized that after a comprehensive scan of bank accounts and recordings, nothing was found ("gornisht"), and claimed that the truth is much simpler than the prosecution's attempts to "distort it".

Contacts for arms supply from Iran to China

On the international level, several media outlets report on Iranian efforts to procure combat equipment. According to a report by the "New York Times," cited in Zirat HaHadashot, 🚨Ongoing Security News🚨, and Television, Chinese companies are holding contacts with official Iranian representatives regarding the supply of weapons.

According to the reports, the transfers may be carried out through third-party countries, and it is possible that at least one of them is located in Africa. The sources note that although the Chinese government has not officially approved the deal, it is a move that likely cannot take place without the knowledge of senior levels in Beijing.