11 May 2026 – Secret bases in Iraq, Marathons in Gaza and more on The Israel Brief.

12 May 2026 – Warning: Sensitive content! Report on sexual and gender-based violence crimes on September 10 and release of prisoners, regional update and more on The Israel Brief.

13 May 2026 – Winner on stage and loser in the New York Times. Roro gets angry in today’s edition of The Israel Brief.

14 May 2026 – Israel to sue the New York Times, Finland hosts largest Israeli military delegation and more on The Israel Brief.

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