Hourly Roundup 11:00 Israel · 4 Oct 2026
Stories in this hour
- Woman arrested in northern Israel over alleged false terror report, husband arrested over threatsPolice said extensive checks ruled out any security-related intent on the husband’s part and raised a “clear suspicion” that the woman’s warning about an impending attack was entirely false
- Three weeks to election, Opposition turns to wavering Likud, moderate Right voters - analysisFor now, senior bloc officials said the data available to them still shows no sign of the movement from the Right they are waiting for
- Watch: Stolen vehicle stopped by security barriersA suspect who stole a vehicle from Mevaseret Zion attempted to break through the Al-Jib crossing near Givat Ze’ev, was stopped by the security barriers, and was arrested after fleeing the scene on foot
- Terrace in Haifa: Between Wadi Nisnas and Tuscany with a twist - reviewChef Zico Hijab designed the extensive menu when the restaurant opened just over a year ago. He likes adding a twist that often surprises the diner
- How did the terrorist reach the cockpit? The security body that failed to do its jobAfter the attempted terror attack on the Flydubai flight, tensions are rising between security agencies over responsibility for the failure. A 2023 law established a mechanism for transferring information on passengers and flight crews –…
- How a terrorist got into the cockpit — where the failure occurredThe security system failure on Flydubai flight 1037, which nearly ended in disaster, continues to spark sharp controversy among Israeli security forces. Currently, agencies are investigating who was supposed to check the crew members and…
- Trump’s friendship with Erdogan ignores Turkey’s hosting of Hamas - opinionMaybe Trump is enamored by the flattery that he’s received from Erdogan, who knows just how important it is for the American president to hear how wonderful his efforts are in trying to broker peace
- The legal expert analyzes the High Court's decision: "In my eyes, it acted in an evasive manner"Prof. Adam Shanar told in his conversation with the presenters Gidon Oko and Amichai Attali on Radio 103FM that he believes the High Court's conduct in the matter of the disqualification of Sami Abu Shahada…
- After years of struggle: The Open University Student Association withdraws from the National Student UnionBehind the unusual step; claims of using student funds for controversial political purposes, underrepresentation of Open University students, and even a personal threat against the association's chairwoman
Torah perspective
A false terror report weaponizes the very system meant to protect life. The Torah's absolute prohibition of false witness (`עד שקר`) is rooted in the understanding that trust is the foundation of any covenantal community. Crying wolf about an impending attack desensitizes responders, drains resources meant for real danger, and spreads unwarranted fear. The husband's arrest for threats compounds the betrayal, mirroring the intimidation tactics of actual enemies. This is not merely a legal infraction. It is a spiritual breach. A society that tolerates the manipulation of its safety mechanisms for personal motives corrodes its own capacity for justice and mutual responsibility. Truth is the vessel of divine presence in a Jewish polity.