Hourly Roundup 06:00 Israel · 18 May 2026
Stories in this hour
- Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorialIsraelis can take pride in Bettan, who represented the country with professionalism and restraint, blocking out all the outside noise to deliver a stellar performance.
- Former Senior IDF Officer Warns: 'Tunnels Hewn to Murder Israelis'Reserve Brigadier General Oren Solomon calls for breaking the link between Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza and warns against futile negotiations with Hezbollah: 'The time we are wasting costs the blood of our sons; whoever has…
- Deciphering the unbridled antisemitism of the far leftFrom Soviet campaigns against "Zionism" to contemporary decolonial discourses, certain rhetorical mechanisms are resurging in French public debate. La France Insoumise and part of the French far left
- Spanish police arrest 18-year-old ISIS-linked terrorist, seize propaganda materialsAccording to their investigation, police discovered that the suspect, a young Spanish convert to Islam, had adopted the extremist dogmas of ISIS.
- It Must Be Said Clearly: Those Who Do Not Bear the Burden Endanger Israel's Security | Avi AshkenaziThe IDF is experiencing severe attrition in its regular and reserve forces, against the backdrop of failed policy management, increasing front-line strain, inequality in bearing the burden, and the need for a security operation that…
- Attorney Shashi Gaz reveals: 'If I could ask Netanyahu one question'Attorney Shashi Gaz, interviewed on the 'Maariv' podcast, harshly criticized the Prime Minister, referred to the Netanyahu trial and whether he believes in the legal system.
- How Does the Campaign in Iran Affect Relations Between Trump and China?In this episode, Ariel Idan hosts Channel 14's Foreign Desk Chief Ben Yaniv for a conversation about what really stands behind the smiles at the Trump-Xi Jinping summit in Beijing • While friendship is broadcast…
- Even Netanyahu Knows: Only One Move Will Prevent the Knesset's DissolutionThe dissolution of the Knesset is approaching: Netanyahu is trying to advance the conscription law at the last moment, but the Haredim demand final approval in second and third readings.
- The heat breaks, rain will pop in for a visit - and here's what's in store for us in the coming weeks | Weather forecastToday there will be a drop in temperatures, but it will remain hotter than usual for the season in most parts of the country. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the cooling trend will continue -…
- "Jerusalem Will Be the Economic Capital of the Entire Region": Moshe Lion in a Special InterviewIn a special interview marking Jerusalem Day, the mayor speaks about the construction revolution with tens of thousands of apartments in the city, about the transportation revolution with a rail network, about the flourishing high-tech…
- Senior UAE Official: Attack on Nuclear Reactor Is a Dangerous EscalationAnwar Gargash, senior diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, criticized Iran following the attack on the nuclear reactor and said that "an attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant, whether by…
- After 87 Sessions: Netanyahu's Testimony Nears Moments of DecisionThe cross-examination of the Prime Minister in Case 2000 continues: according to the prosecution, about 7 more days of testimony remain in the case regarding conversations with Noni Moses, followed by a re-examination of Amit…
Torah perspective
The power to block out noise and stay true to one's calling reflects a deep soul quality. The Baal Shem Tov taught that wherever a person's thoughts dwell, that is where their whole being resides. When Noam Bettan stepped onto that stage focused solely on the music, he demonstrated that holiness is not about escaping the world but bringing full presence into it. The Levites in the Temple sang with kavanah that transformed notes into vessels for Divine light. Every Jew carries a unique melody. The question is whether we let surrounding static pull us away or whether we sing louder, clearer, more present. This is the essence of divine service: finding your note and singing it without apology.