[66632] Today's News Summary: Elimination of a terrorist in Gaza, the criminal smuggling affair, and preparations for a military exercise in Eilat

Daily Updates: May 19, 2026

Security and Military

The IDF reports that during operational activity in the Gaza Strip, a terrorist who participated in the October 7 massacre was eliminated. Simultaneously, security forces announced that as of 06:00 this morning, the IDF is conducting an extensive military exercise in the Eilat region.

Criminal

In the legal sphere, ynet news reports that an Israeli lawyer has been sent to prison after being convicted of smuggling a Gur Hasid with a criminal record out of Israel while he was hidden inside the trunk of his vehicle.

Sports

Ahead of the football match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Sport 5 notes that the player Bleach may start in the lineup, with the team declaring: "We will come to fight just as we did against Beitar."