Hourly Roundup 01:00 Israel · 12 May 2026
Stories in this hour
- Beyond the Headlines: And you lifted us up - opinionA weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
- Knesset passes law to prosecute October 7 terrorists, conduct public trials in JerusalemThe law was passed by a unanimous vote of 93 to 0, as the Knesset opened its summer session on Sunday, following more than a month-long spring recess.
- ⚡️@SecScottBessent: "As Iran’s military desperately tries to regroup, Economic Fury will continue to deprive the regime of funding for its weapons programs, terrorist proxies, a…⚡️@SecScottBessent: "As Iran’s military desperately tries to regroup, Economic Fury will continue to deprive the regime of funding for its weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions." "Treasury will continue to cut the Iranian regime…
- Do-or-die in Jerusalem: Beitar faces defining night in championship raceThere is no reason to think that the yellow-and-black can’t do the unthinkable and take home the championship for the first time in close to two decades.
- 🚨 The US Treasury just sanctioned 12 individuals and entities for enabling the IRGC's sale and shipment of Iranian oil.🚨 The US Treasury just sanctioned 12 individuals and entities for enabling the IRGC's sale and shipment of Iranian oil. The Iranian regime directs that revenue toward "weapons development, backing terrorist proxies, and funding security…
- Docaviv 2026 reveals the Israeli film lineupTwelve new films have been chosen for the Israeli competition. They include Soccer for the Soul, by Avida Livny, and Shalom, by Meital Zvieli.
- Germany and Ukraine to Expand Cooperation in the Field of UAVsGermany's defense minister visited Ukraine and reached agreements with Kyiv on expanding cooperation between the two countries in the field of UAVs. According to reports in Ukraine, the sides discussed joint production of UAVs with…
Torah perspective
When a YouTuber arrives in Israel aiming to spread hatred against Jews, the state's refusal of entry echoes a deep Torah principle. 'Do not go as a talebearer among your people' (Leviticus 19:16) establishes that guarding communal dignity is a sacred duty. Israel, as the one Jewish state, carries the responsibility of protecting its people not only from physical threats but from those who weaponize speech to defame them. This is not censorship; it is the legitimate boundary-setting of a people who have learned through centuries of slander that words can kill. A nation that dwells alone must also know when to say: enough.