Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-11 at 16:02

HEADLINES
Trump Weighs Restarting Iran Conflict
OFAC Sanctions Hit Iranian Figures, Nine Organizations
Netanyahu Hints at Ending US Aid

The time is now 4:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, President Trump is convening his team at the White House to discuss the resumption of fighting in Iran.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump vetoed the idea of facilitating a Kurdish-led uprising against Iran. The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Asset Control issued sanctions on three Iranian individuals and nine organizations: four from Hong Kong, four from the United Arab Emirates, and one from Oman.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said more party mergers are expected ahead of the elections, describing his Together party with former prime minister Naftali Bennett as a necessary partnership to promote national unity. The conference was attended by Avigdor Liberman, who called for a constitution. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s extended interview on 60 Minutes, posted online, touched on Israel potentially weaning itself off US military aid, the war with Iran not being over, and Iran as a backbone for Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. It also highlighted what Netanyahu described as his most pointed achievement: knocking out 20 top Iranian nuclear scientists.

In Uplifting News, Docaviv 2026 reveals the Israeli film lineup. Twelve new films have been chosen for the Israeli competition, including Soccer for the Soul by Avida Livny and Shalom by Meital Zvieli. The festival runs from May 28 to June 6 at venues around Tel Aviv, including the Tel Aviv Cinematheque and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Beyond the Headlines: And you lifted us up is an opinion piece marking four years since the passing of Rabbi Simcha Kook, noting his romemut and elevation in everyday acts of kindness, such as blessing newborns, welcoming new immigrants, and officiating at weddings.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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