Hourly Roundup 01:00 Israel · 18 May 2026
Stories in this hour
- Netanyahu’s lawyer: The AG is acting audaciously and violating the rulesAttorney Harel Arnon, representing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the petition against the appointment of Roman Gofman as Head of the Mossad, has reacted to the documents submitted to the court by the Attorney General.…
- Historians in the year 3026 researching the great retardening of the 21st century come across yet another artifact...
- Shavuot: Megillat Ruth and Its Teachings (video)Dear Friends, Rosh Chodesh Sivan is here and this Thursday evening we will enter this wonderful holiday of Shavuot which lasts only one day in Israel and two everywhere else…. Each year we mention that…
- Suspicion of assassination attempt: Head of Jediida Makr council seriously wounded by gunfireSuhail Melhem, 50, head of the Jediida Makr regional council, was wounded by gunfire within the council's jurisdiction alongside another 49-year-old man in moderate condition. Police are conducting a manhunt for the suspects.
- The Hunt for Izz ad-Din al-HaddadAfter several months of hiding in the Gaza tunnels, Hamas chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad made crucial mistakes that enabled Israel to locate and neutralize his position.
- Reducing US aid to Israel would be a disaster for the United StatesReducing US aid to Israel would be a strategic disaster for the United States. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has faced a series of missile and rocket attacks from actors such as Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas,…
- Israel extends its control over Gaza to 60%Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially acknowledged that the State of Israel now controls 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip, a notable progression compared to the ceasefire agreements in effect since October 2025. During…
- Two men shot in Jeddah-Makr, condition seriousTwo men were seriously wounded in a shooting incident in Jeddah-Makr. They were transferred to receive treatment at the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.
- Council Head in Northern Israel and His Deputy Shot – Their Condition SeriousShort while ago, a report was received by police regarding a shooting incident targeting 2 men in the village of Jdeideh-Makr, who are the mayor and his deputy. One of the wounded is shot in…
- Drone attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab EmiratesA drone attack targeted an electrical generator at the Barakah nuclear power plant, causing no injuries or radioactive leak, but highlighting the security vulnerability in the region.
- Report: How the World's Richest Country Became Desolate Within HoursThe state-owned energy company "Qatar Energy" has completely shut down the gas liquefaction facilities and loading cranes at the vast industrial port of Ras Laffan, which spans about 100 square miles. Unlike its neighbors Saudi…
- Eurovision: Half a Century of Scandals and BoycottsIsrael, the first non-European country admitted to Eurovision in 1973, has since embodied the complexity of a contest meant to unite peoples through music, but often traversed by political issues. The history of its participation…
Torah perspective
Ruth's simple declaration to Naomi "where you go I will go" echoes the soul of Sinai. On Shavuot we read Megilat Ruth because her journey from Moabite outsider to convert mirrors the people's acceptance of Torah through love, not compulsion. The Torah given that day is not a closed inheritance but an open invitation: anyone can join through heartfelt commitment. Ruth's loyalty transforms from stranger into ancestress of David and Mashiach, teaching that Torah received with love creates not just a law but a lineage of redemption reaching every generation.