Update from Israel

May 28, 2026

Prepared by and sent from Jewish Federations of North America's Israel Office 

• Netanyahu orders Lebanon escalation; IDF strikes Beirut for first time since May 6; Israel orders Tyre evacuation; 12th soldier killed since ceasefire began
• Iran deal described as "largely negotiated" by Trump; second US strike in Iran Wednesday as Trump warns he may "finish the job"; Israel deeply concerned over emerging framework
• Knesset dissolution bill advances; Netanyahu privately urges Haredi parties to delay elections
• France and Poland ban Ben Gvir; Italy requests EU sanctions over flotilla conduct

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