Hourly Roundup 16:00 Israel · 12 May 2026
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- Iran threatens to enrich uranium to weapons-grade, as Israel sends Iron Dome to UAEThe Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
- As protesters swarm Brooklyn Israeli real estate expo, attendees say support mattered more than salesAs Leah Preiserowicz was ushered through rows of metal barriers by police officers on her way to an Israeli real estate event in Brooklyn, she had two goals in mind: to peruse the listings and…
- Leading rabbi orders Haredi MKs to work to dissolve KnessetRabbi Dov Landau, a leading figure in Israel's Lithuanian Haredi community, on Tuesday ordered ultra-Orthodox lawmakers to "work toward dissolving the Knesset as soon as possible." "From this point onward, we will do only what…
- ⚠️ Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists raped, mutilated, and tortured innocent civilians on and after October 7.⚠️ Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists raped, mutilated, and tortured innocent civilians on and after October 7. A new 300-page report reveals the most comprehensive evidence yet of the horrific sexual violence. 📸: @Jerusalem_Post front…
- IDF deepening ties to Jerusalem, Zamir says ahead of 59th anniversary of city's reunificationThe Israel Defense Forces is working to deepen its ties to Jerusalem through new initiatives, including plans for a recruitment office and military museum in the capital, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir…
- Israeli startup Frame Security raises $50mFrame is launching an AI-driven platform designed to help organizations defend against the growing wave of AI-powered social engineering and deepfake attacks.
- Noam Bettan shines in Eurovision rehearsal as Israel faces antisemitism campaignBettan performed inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud, and the staging creates a dynamic visual effect using mirrors and poses.
- Haredi spiritual leader gives green light for Degel Hatorah to dissolve Knesset over draft lawOpposition leader Yair Lapid called on Monday for preparations to begin to dissolve the Knesset already next week, during a faction meeting at the Knesset.
- Securing 'sovereignty' in sovereign land: Israel seeks to Judaize the Galilee and Negev - opinionCan a stretch of land ruled by a private gang truly be called sovereign state territory?
- IKEA designer leads renovation of historic mikvah in Gothenburg, SwedenSweden's Jewish community has unveiled a newly renovated mikvah in Gothenburg designed by Ikea designer Olga Popyrina, according to the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Popyrina, who worked designing lighting fixtures and glassware for Ikea, collaborated on the…
- Israelis report receive recruitment, threatening text messages from IranThe Israel Police released a statement calling the messages “attempts by Iranian intelligence elements to recruit Israeli citizens in Israel and abroad.”
- EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary, under new leadership, clears pathThe European Union decided to sanction Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank on Monday, moving forward a measure that had been blocked for months. The EU’s 27 foreign ministers agreed on…