Hourly Roundup 07:00 Israel · 14 May 2026
Stories in this hour
- Israel must confront Jewish extremism while rejecting Europe’s double standards - editorialThe question is whether Jewish power there will be governed by law, restraint, responsibility, and reverence for human life, or hijacked by an extremist theology dressed up as patriotism.
- Netanyahu, Kisch, Smotrich allocate over NIS 1b., outline AI education plan for summer schoolsThe plan covers summer school programs intended to address the academic and emotional toll of Operation Roaring Lion which led to widespread, extended school closures nationwide.
- NYT doubles down in support of controversial op-ed claiming abuse of Palestinians in IsraelThe New York Times said Nicholas Kristof’s opinion piece was extensively fact-checked and based on corroborated accounts.
- From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstreamA canine training expert told JTA it was “highly unlikely” that a dog could be trained to carry out sexual assault.
- What is the meaning of the tension between Safed and Jerusalem? | Menachem RahatOn Jerusalem Day: A historical look at the deep-seated animosity that opened between the Galilean holy cities and the capital of Israel
- UK police plan operation to prevent trouble at anti-Israel, anti-immigration protests"The scale of the operation is unprecedented in recent years," Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman told reporters, saying it would involve some 4,000 officers backed up by helicopters.
- New York Times: Chinese Companies Discuss Arms Supply to IranThe New York Times reports that Chinese companies are conducting talks with Iranian officials regarding the supply of weapons, apparently via other countries, at least one of which is in Africa. According to the report,…
- Even after special tax and interest rate cut: Bank Hapoalim posts NIS 2.1 billion profit in quarterHapoalim's profit shows a 13% erosion compared to a net profit of NIS 2.4 billion in the corresponding period last year, while the return on equity in the past quarter also eroded to 13%. Alongside…
Torah perspective
On the eve of Jerusalem Day, the historical tension between Safed and Jerusalem reflects a deeper spiritual polarity. In the inner dimension, the four holy cities correspond to the sefirot: Safed to Netzach (active initiative and victory), and Jerusalem to Malchut (kingship and collective sovereignty). The friction between northern pioneering energy and the capital's unifying center is not a flaw but a creative dynamic. Netzach pushes forward with bold vision; Malchut gathers all into one harmonious vessel. When these forces recognize each other as complementary rather than competing, the full beauty of the land is revealed. Jerusalem's ultimate role is to unite all the tribes and all the holy cities under one divine kingship.