Netanyahu, Katz, and the Chief of Staff held a situation assessment inside Lebanon.

It’s already a lost cause.

The High Court sides with Tibi — against Ben Gvir: the number of Knesset members allowed to visit security prisoners will not be limited to one per faction, but any MK who wishes to do so may visit, by virtue of being a member of the Knesset.

(Justices Amit and Barak-Erez in the majority, with Justice Mintz dissenting)

Three terrorists involved in the kidnapping and holding of our hostages were eliminated.

A terrorist who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg‑Polin, Alon Ahaz, Elia Cohen, and Or Levy from the shelter in Re’im, was eliminated.

In addition, other terrorists who had held Avinatan Or in captivity were also eliminated.

The cell was eliminated yesterday as it approached the yellow line and planned to attack our forces in the center of the Strip.

Netanyahu in southern Lebanon: “The war continues, including inside the security zone in Lebanon. Iran and the axis of evil came to destroy us, and now they are fighting for their own survival.”

The reason for the postponement of Netanyahu’s trial: The Shin Bet submitted an opinion to the judges stating that the Prime Minister cannot testify in court because he is not allowed to be in a place where it is known in advance that he will be (Aviad Glickman).

Polling stations have closed in Hungary.

There are no exit polls due to local legislation. In about two hours, the picture is expected to become clearer.

Defense Minister Katz once again threatens Hezbollah’s Secretary-General and describes Nasrallah’s final moments:
“He choked in some room where he was trapped. He had a few minutes to think about how wrong he was in understanding the Jews—that we have changed. He didn’t realize that we changed because of what happened and as things were unfolding, and therefore he didn’t understand that action would be taken against him. The same goes for Naim Qassem, and the same for the Iranians, and for all of them.”

The Chief of Staff’s Adviser on Haredi Affairs regarding the enlistment of combat support personnel into Haredi tracks: “I am very pleased to see you joining the ranks of the IDF and the war effort — my role is to protect your way of life.”

Diplomatic response

Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: “We will not surrender to threats. If the Americans want war, we will fight. If they act rationally, we will respond accordingly.”

*Prime Minister’s Office:*

The Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments, headed by former President of the Supreme Court Asher Grunis, approved this evening the candidacy of Major General Roman Gofman for the position of Director of the Mossad for Intelligence and Special Operations.

Following the committee’s approval, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed the letter of appointment for the next head of the Mossad, Major General Roman Gofman, who will assume his post on June 2, 2026, for a term of five years.

– Attached are the committee’s decision and the letter of appointment signed by the Prime Minister.

Gofman was appointed contrary to the position of the committee chair, Asher Grunis.

The Prime Minister may shorten the term of office, or extend it by one year.

I’m extremely tense about what the Attorney General’s position will be in the Supreme Court petition that will surely be filed against the appointment. As is known, she herself was appointed despite Grunis’s opposition on the selection committee he chaired.

Chief of Staff Zamir to the committee members: Had Gofman not been appointed head of the Mossad, it would have been appropriate and right to promote him within the General Staff — and perhaps even to the position of Chief of Staff.

The current head of the Mossad has raised doubts as to whether Gofman is suitable for his position, following his conduct in the case of the youth Ori Almakaies (the only case in which the committee chair, Grunis, saw a problem in Gofman’s conduct).

Meanwhile, in Hungary, the vote counting has begun, and Polymarket is already giving a 95% chance of a political upset.

Upset in Hungary: Orbán congratulated Magyar on his election victory.