Hourly Roundup 10:00 Israel · 12 May 2026

Stories in this hour

Oct. 7 sexual violence was patterned, documented, prosecutable, new report arguesCivil Commission says Hamas and its collaborators weaponized bodies, families, and digital platforms during massacre and captivity.
Israel denies entry to YouTuber who claimed Jews 'invaded' NY, NJIsrael on Monday barred entry to American YouTuber Tyler Oliveira, known for viral videos that claimed Jews had "invaded" parts of New York and New Jersey. Oliveira was stopped at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion International Airport…
Denial of Hamas's October 7 sexual atrocities must come to an end - editorialThe era of denial must end, replaced by an era of accountability and a deep international commitment to honoring the memory of those who suffered the unthinkable.
Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visitAn IDF brigade commander was censured after bereaved families entered Bint Jbeil without authorization or full security clearance.
High Court to hear petitions against Netanyahu’s Mossad chief pick GofmanThe High Court will hear petitions against Netanyahu's decision to appoint Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, with concerns over integrity and past actions.
Brazilian activist claims torture during detention in Israel after flotilla interceptionBrazilian activist Thiago Avila speaks out after his release from Israeli custody, accusing Israeli authorities of abuse during his flotilla detention.
UAE envoy mourns passing of Abe Foxman, praises legacyThe United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba, on Monday expressed condolences over the death of longtime Anti-Defamation League leader Abraham H. Foxman, praising him as “a friend of mine, of…
Inside the 300-page report Hamas hoped no one would uncoverAlmost three years after October 7, a new 300-page report lays out evidence of systematic sexual violence by Hamas.
Paris elects new chief rabbiRabbi Alain Shlomo Senior, the long-serving rabbi of the town of Créteil in the suburbs of Paris, was elected Chief Rabbi of Paris and the metropolitan area.

Torah perspective

A man whose livelihood is built on spreading lies about Jews is denied entry to the Jewish state. The Torah is clear: the Land of Israel is not merely a geographic location but the place where God's presence is meant to be revealed. Guarding its gates against those who come to mock, distort, and incite is not a political decision but a sacred duty. When Amichai Chikli says, 'There is no reason for someone who makes a living off antisemitism to set foot in the State of Israel,' he is echoing an ancient wisdom: the land that bears God's Name cannot be made a stage for those who defile it. The gates of righteousness have every right to remain closed to those whose purpose is to tear down.