Hourly Roundup 10:00 Israel · 13 Nov 2026

Stories in this hour

Akunis warns Palestinian state would lead to another October 7Speaking to American influencers in Peduel, Israel’s Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis calls Judea and Samaria Israel’s 'protective shield.'
IDF: Strengthening the maritime partnership between Israel and the United States: Commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet visits IsraelCommander of the United States Fifth Fleet, Vice Admiral Curt A. Renshaw, concluded his visit to Israel today as a guest of the Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy, Vice Admiral Eyal Harel. During…
Al Jazeera: Gulf states are weighing alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks on their energy infrastructure, according to Giacomo Luciani, a professor at the…Al Jazeera: Gulf states are weighing alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks on their energy infrastructure, according to Giacomo Luciani, a professor at the Geneva Institute of International Studies. For Qatari gas,…
The International Atomic Energy Agency is warning of serious concerns over nuclear weapons proliferation in its confidential quarterly report.The agency pointed to two gaps. It lacks information on the Islamic Republic's enriched uranium reserves. It also has no access to the
A Lexus SUV blew up in Chertanovo, Moscow. The driver was found injured nearby. Reports says an explosive device went off under the driver.Initial reports also link the car to Sergei Zavorotny, former press secretary to Pro-Russian Ukrainian PM Mykola Azarov.
Northern Resident Praised Sinwar and Called for War to ContinueA resident of Yafia in northern Israel is expected to be indicted on Friday, November 13, for social media posts. He allegedly praised Yahya Sinwar, the eliminated leader of the terrorist group Hamas and organizer…
"History will not forgive you for this": Journalist accuses Bennett and LiebermanAmid ongoing coalition negotiations and a delay in swearing in the new government following the parliamentary elections held on October 27, Channel 12 journalist Zion Nanus sharply criticized the leaders of the change bloc. He…
"A Very Unusual Figure": Israelis Storm Nvidia StockHow did independent investors react to the fall in Nvidia stock? It appears that Israeli retail investors are more optimistic than some analysts covering Nvidia on Wall Street. "Our clients believe the stock will recover…
They Sat in Military Prison and Will Receive Scholarships: A Commendation Event for Haredi Deserters in Bnei BrakOn Saturday night, a special event will be held in Bnei Brak during which scholarships totaling 147,000 shekels will be distributed to yeshiva students and married scholars who were imprisoned in military prison.
Some of his advisors became stressed, but Netanyahu remained calm: 'It won't happen,' he told them | Mati TuchfeldOn Tuesday, the day of the Knesset swearing-in, rumors circulated in the building that the agreement with United Torah Judaism was already signed and sealed. The matter also reached the Prime Minister. Some of his…
Trump's New Attack on the Muslim BrotherhoodThe US president was asked in an interview about the threat level of the Muslim Brotherhood - and gave an unequivocal answer. The president defined the organization as a threat not only to Israel and…
Two Signs Indicating a Rift Between Trump and His Deputy: "The Sacrifice of JD Vance"Dr. Kobi Barda identifies signs of a rift between Trump and his deputy following the midterm election defeat. According to him, Vance has become the one bearing responsibility for ending the war in Iran, while…

Torah perspective

A consul general stands in the hills of Samaria and calls the land a protective shield. The claim sounds strategic, but the deeper truth is older. The Torah describes the Land of Israel not as a buffer but as an inheritance held in trust, and the sages teach that the air of the Land itself makes one wise. When a people treats its heartland as a bargaining chip, it forgets that security is not a wall you build but a covenant you keep. The protective shield is not the terrain. It is the faithfulness of those who dwell on it, and the One who promised it to them.