Hourly Roundup 17:00 Israel · 14 May 2026
Stories in this hour
- NYT defends op-ed on Palestinian abuse as Israel’s military readies new F-35 upgradeThe Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
- Michael Wegier: British Jews aren't living in fear, but they're certainly anxiousWelcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring one key issue currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World. This week, founding editor David Horovitz speaks with CEO of the British Board of Deputies Michael…
- Hochul presents honorary degree to slain Israeli-American soldier Omer NeutraNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul presented the parents of slain Israeli-American Omer Neutra with an honorary bachelor of arts degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton during a Jewish American Heritage Month…
- Israel to take legal action against NYT over Kristof column alleging sexual abuse of PalestiniansNetanyahu has previously accused international outlets of amplifying false claims about Israel’s conduct in Gaza, telling foreign media in August that “Hamas lies” were being repeated abroad.
- Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminarThe seminar followed a similar one held in India several weeks ago, as well as another in Miami at Israel-tech week. Others have been held in Asia and Europe.
- How did we cope without Prince Harry’s wisdom on the Middle East, Anglo-Jewry and Judaism?According to the Duke of Sussex, some of us have ‘mischaracterised’ anti-Israel protests. He doesn’t spell out how, but the only one way we are ever accused of ‘mischaracterising’ these protests is by pointing out…
- 🛡️ ISRAEL RAISES ALERT STATUS AS IRAN THREATS, STRAIT OF HORMUZ PRESSURE, AND UAE-ISRAEL TENSIONS INTENSIFY‼️ Israel signals possible renewed action against Iran: Israel’s Defense Minister said Israel may soon be required to take action in Iran again. Israeli officials told Axios: “We will raise the state of maximum alert…
- IDF kills terrorist in northern GazaThe Israel Defense Forces on Thursday killed a Palestinian terrorist who posed a threat to troops in the northern Gaza Strip, the military said. The terrorist had "crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops,…
- White supremacist leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for plot to poison NYC Jewish kidsNational Security Assistant Attorney General John Eisenberg said in a Wednesday statement that the sentencing of Chkhikvishvili had taken "a monster off our streets."
- Live: Thousands gather for Jerusalem Day Flag MarchThe traditional Flag March is taking place in Jerusalem to mark the 59th anniversary of the city’s reunification.
- Israel Aerospace Industries to merge with Green Pine radar developer Elta SystemsElta, headquartered in Ashdod, is responsible for a wide range of advanced technologies, including the "Green Pine" radar system, Israel's high-power radar, and various interception systems.
- Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysisTemporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.
Torah perspective
Jerusalem is not merely a capital but the very point where the physical and the transcendent meet. The verse says 'Jerusalem built up as a city that is joined together', the sages explain this means a city that makes all of Israel friends. When thousands march through its streets today, they are not celebrating real estate but the reunification of a people with its soul. The 59th anniversary of the Six-Day War reminds us that Jerusalem's wholeness is a divine gift, one that calls us to internalize the same unity in our own hearts. The joy of the day is the joy of connection, to each other and to the Holy One who chose this place.