Hourly Roundup 21:00 Israel · 16 May 2026
Stories in this hour
- Ofir Akunis: NYC must choose - the USA or Iran and HezbollahConsul General of Israel in New York Ofir Akunis warned: "NYC must choose: The United States of America or Iran and Hezbollah." "The waving of Hezbollah flags, which is an Iranian proxie that has murdered…
- Israeli company wins space agency contract for next-generation satellite imagingSemi-Conductor Devices' detectors will be integrated into upcoming satellite launches, such as high-definition imaging systems, enabling advanced Earth observation missions.
- Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertaintyThe Lachsters made the move to Israel at the start of 2023, and it hasn’t always been easy.
- The little shop on Jaffa Street that captured old Jerusalem - opinionAs Jerusalem Day approaches and we emerge from the trauma of Oct. 7 and the war with Iran, we are yet again reminded of the preciousness of our city.
- Inside the sacred resting place of the Baal Shem Tov in MedzhybizhYou come to Medzhybizh seeking the grave of a tzadik (righteous person) and find yourself facing a quieter question: What does it mean to serve God with a full heart?
- IDF announces Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati fell during combat in southern LebanonRecanati was a Platoon Commander in the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion and was posthumously promoted from lieutenant to captain.
- Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified:Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published:
- Report: US, Israel Preparing for Resumptions of Strikes Against IranUS President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign a memorandum in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Evan Vucci i24 News – The United…
- Worthy of Jerusalem | Prof. Haim Lotan: "For out of Zion shall go forth the Torah - this also includes science and innovation"Prof. Haim Lotan spoke with Channel 7 just before receiving the Worthy of Jerusalem award, and told of his excitement over the advancement of medical innovation specifically in Jerusalem.
- Cleared for Publication: Captain Maoz Israel Rekanti Fell in Battle in Southern LebanonRekanti, 24, from Itamar, served as a platoon commander in Battalion 12 of the Golani Brigade. He is the 20th casualty in Lebanon since the outbreak of "Roar of the Lion" and the seventh since…
- The approach to religion and the meeting with Rabbi Zarbiv - Rotem Cohen opens up everythingSinger and songwriter Rotem Cohen in a comprehensive and personal interview with Naveh Dromi on i24NEWS. The approach to religion, the meeting with Rabbi Zarbiv, what he thinks about Hanna Laslo, how fatherhood changed his…
- Accused of Dozens of Terror Attacks: Terrorist Planned to Blow Up a Synagogue in ManhattanMuhammad Bakr Saad Daoud al-Saadi, a commander in an Iraqi militia loyal to Iran, was arrested and brought to New York • He is accused of planning and carrying out approximately 20 terror attacks in…
Torah perspective
Jerusalem Day approaches, and Prof. Chaim Lutan's words ring true: 'For from Zion shall go forth Torah' includes science and innovation. The deeper meaning is that Jerusalem is not only the source of revealed Torah but the root of all wisdom embedded in creation. When a scientist uncovers a law of nature, he is drawing from the same well that gave Sinai its light. The word *תצא* (shall go forth) implies movement outward, from the holy to the mundane, from the Temple Mount to the laboratory bench. True innovation does not compete with Torah; it extends Torah's reach into every corner of reality. Jerusalem Day reminds us that all wisdom ultimately flows from one source.