Hourly Roundup 01:00 Israel · 12 Oct 2026
Stories in this hour
- My Rallies, legendary they have already become, have made a tremendous difference with the enthusiasm of the Republican Party. They have…My Rallies, legendary they have already become, have made a tremendous difference with the enthusiasm of the Republican Party. They have been waiting for them to happen, even though I never thought I’d have to…
- Ben Gvir convinced: Likud wants to form a government with EisenkotOtzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir warns that Likud could join forces with Gadi Eisenkot, but stresses: "My only candidate for prime minister is Netanyahu."
- Likud prepares plan to poach Eisenkot's deputiesThe Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has established a special team tasked with persuading the deputies of Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party to join its ranks immediately after the elections. This strategy aims to weaken…
- Netanyahu demands prosecution of NAZA film participantsBenjamin Netanyahu calls for a thorough investigation and prosecution of the participants in the NAZA documentary, which he accuses of defamation and endangering Israel's security interests.
- After thanking former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her time in the role, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said that Katie Zacharia, who was previously anno…After thanking former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her time in the role, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said that Katie Zacharia, who was previously announced as her replacement, will be taking…
- Female tank crews will be sent to a separate baseThe IDF's female tank crews will be sent to a separate base. The IDF has decided to train women called to serve in armored troops on a separate base, away from male soldiers, a measure…
Torah perspective
The IDF's decision to train female tank crews on a separate base reflects a deep Torah principle: holiness requires boundaries. The word kadosh means separate, set apart. This is not exclusion but preservation of dignity. When men and women share the confined space of a tank, the sacred task of defending the nation can be compromised by the blurring of essential distinctions. The Gemara in Sanhedrin teaches that a leader must guard the boundaries of the community. This decision honors that wisdom while still opening combat roles to women. It shows how to integrate without erasing the distinctions that make human relationships meaningful.