Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-11 at 23:01

HEADLINES
Trump eyes Iran strikes amid Hormuz crisis
Hariri airport hacked with anti-Hezbollah message
Israel bars Tyler Oliveira amid antisemitism row

The time is now 11:01 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 seriously considering resuming major combat operations against Iran, a move tied to Tehran’s latest proposal which he has called unacceptable. Aides briefed on CNN say the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and divisions within Iran’s leadership are key factors shaping the calculus toward a renewed conflict. After a security cabinet meeting, officials described only a low chance of immediate attacks in the short term, with some noting that any major shift would likely follow the president’s planned visit to China. The discussions at the White House reflect a hawks-versus-doves dynamic, with some urging a tougher path and others pushing diplomacy. Separately, Reuters reports that Trump heads to China with modest aims and seeks China’s help to resolve the Iran war, focusing on a handful of deals—beans, beef, and Boeing jets—as analysts say a foreign policy showing is sought. A CNN analysis adds that Trump has grown frustrated with Iran’s handling of negotiations to end the war, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, and that administration officials are divided on next steps, ranging from targeted strikes to renewed diplomacy.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanon’s Rafic Hariri International Airport was the target of a hackscreen message directed at Hezbollah and Iran. The message framed the airport as not belonging to Hezbollah or Iran and warned Hassan Nasrallah that he would not win, adding that Lebanon will not fight on behalf of others and calling to keep the airport free from their influence. The exchange underscores the spillover potential of regional tensions and the pressure points surrounding weapon transfers and external interference.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said right-wing YouTuber Tyler Oliveira has been barred from entering Israel, accusing him of coming to spread hatred after a series of videos that critics say trafficked in antisemitic stereotypes about Orthodox Jewish communities. Oliveira has faced broader allegations of antisemitism, and his interactions with media figures have kept the controversy in the public eye. In New York City, anti-Israel activists bearing Hezbollah and Palestinian flags demonstrated across from the Young Israel of Midwood during an Israeli real estate event, chanting provocative slogans and raising signs that called for abolishing Israel, while a main banner referenced Hamas iconography. Police separated protesters and counter-protesters, with a cordon preventing any march directly onto the synagogue property.

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https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895852
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https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/76171
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https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895853
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-895848