[59889] Netanyahu in Court: Testimony on his health condition alongside enforcement at Ben Gurion Airport

A Day Marked by Legal Matters and Enforcement: Netanyahu Testifies and a Deserter is Arrested at Ben Gurion Airport

During Wednesday, May 14, 2026, reports focused on two central events: the testimony of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in court and security enforcement activity at Ben Gurion Airport.

Netanyahu in Court: "My health condition is normal"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court this morning to give testimony as part of a defamation lawsuit he filed against journalists Ben Caspit, Uri Misgav, and Gonen Ben Itzhak, following publications concerning his medical condition. According to the Yinon Magal channel, which is identified with support for Netanyahu and a right-wing line, the Prime Minister stated: "The medical examinations are normal in all indicators, my health condition is normal, some say excellent." The News Scene channel also reported on Netanyahu's appearance in court for the purpose of giving his testimony regarding those same publications.

Enforcement Activity at Ben Gurion Airport

In addition to the legal scene, The News Scene channel published documentation of the arrest of a person defined as a "Yeshiva student deserter" at Ben Gurion Airport. According to the report, the arrest was carried out by forces who arrived in a civilian vehicle, switched the license plates to military (Military Police) plates, and carried out the arrest on the spot.