Hourly Roundup 17:00 UTC 13 May 2026
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- Jews in Devon and Cornwall growing fearful of showing identity in public, say campaignersCommunity organiser warns of ‘a kind of erasure of Jewish identity’ amid rising antisemitism
- MK Simcha Rothman rushes bill to split A-G position as Knesset dissolution looms - reportOn Tuesday, Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Degel Hatorah faction, gave a green light to work toward dissolving the Knesset “as soon as possible.”
- DOJ suggests action against anti-Israel protesters in BrooklynA version of this piece first ran as part of the New York Jewish Week’s daily newsletter, rounding up the latest on politics, culture, food and what’s new with Jews in the city. Sign up…
- IDF testing counter-drone technologies ahead of security meeting on rising drone threatA security source reported that efforts are underway around the clock to develop solutions to be presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz.
- IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command defensive guidelines remain unchanged and in effect until Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at 20:00 PM.
- IDF preparing plan to return to Gaza fighting, depending on Iran ceasefire dealA security source told Walla that signing a last-minute agreement with the Ayatollahs' regime could bring Israel closer to resuming fighting against Hamas in Gaza.
- IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon infected with 'cave fever'Seven IDF soldiers who were in Lebanon were diagnosed in recent days with cave fever, also known as "endemic relapsing fever," and were hospitalized in hospitals across the country.
- Activist flotilla to resume journey to Gaza after leaders detained, deportedThe Global Sumud Flotilla announced it will resume its journey to Gaza from Turkey after Israeli forces intercepted the activist fleet near Crete and detained key organizers.
- Iranian national pleads guilty in IRGC-linked smuggling caseThe U.S. Justice Department said the man moved Iranian nationals through Turkey and Mexico into the U.S., including one who admitted to working for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- This visit has led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the UAE.
- BREAKING: Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE during war with IranDuring Operation “Roaring Lion,” Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Senior Correspondent Ariel Oseran breaks down the…
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