[67579] The Fall of Maj. Itamar Sapir in Lebanon and the Opening of the Eastern Railway

Israel Bows Its Head: Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, of blessed memory, fell in battle in southern Lebanon

On May 19, 2026, it was cleared for publication that Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, of blessed memory, a resident of Eli, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. According to a report on Abu Ali Express, Sapir was killed in an encounter in the area of the Christian village of Al-Qouzah, a territory that has been under Israeli control for about a month. The channel notes that the terrorist likely exploited the operational sensitivity surrounding Christian villages to carry out the attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu eulogized him, calling him a "brave commander who fought heroically" for the defense of the country's borders.

Infrastructure Development in the Shadow of the Fighting

Parallel to the national mourning, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, together with the Minister of Transport, inaugurated the Eastern Railway of Israel Railways today. According to Netanyahu, as published on the Benjamin Netanyahu channel, this is the "vision carriage" that will allow travel from north to south without passing through Tel Aviv, which will reduce congestion on the coastal axis. Netanyahu emphasized that the project will bring a surge of development for Jews and Arabs alike, while declaring that "Israel continues to build, develop, and win."

Additional Events and Political Arenas

In the political and legal arena, the Israel News | Uncensored channel reports on difficulties in appointing the State Comptroller, after Knesset members from the Likud withdrew their signatures from the candidacy of Judge Alron. At the same time, a targeted strike in Gaza was reported in which a Hamas terrorist was eliminated, as well as an attempt by Palestinians to steal ammunition during target practice at Nabi Musa, an incident that ended with no casualties among our forces.