Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 11:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

JNS: IDF strikes Hamas commander in northern Gaza.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: "Netanyahu Wants to Maintain Tension in Lebanon Before Elections".

Jerusalem Post: US pushes back as Katz says IDF will not withdraw from security zone in southern Lebanon.

Ynet: New Gaza restrictions: IDF chief gave required approval for strike on Hamas commander.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 30°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 31°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 32°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 31°C (feels 36°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 33°C (feels 39°C), clear sky.

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Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 10:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

JNS: IDF strikes Hamas commander in northern Gaza.

Ynet: New Gaza restrictions: IDF chief gave required approval for strike on Hamas commander.

Maariv: Trump Administration Furious at Israel's Katz: "Does Not Align with the Agreement".

i24 News: US reportedly 'fuming' over Israel's hesitation to crackdown on West Bank settler violence.

Forward: Israel’s enemies say it is anti-Christian. Jewish extremists are helping them make the case.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 28°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 30°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 29°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 29°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 31°C (feels 36°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 13 Aug 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 9:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week.

JNS: Mecca defense pact ‘sidesteps the United States and Israel’.

i24 News: US reportedly 'fuming' over Israel's hesitation to crackdown on West Bank settler violence.

Walla: What did the terrorists in Gaza practice while the IDF watched and refrained from intervening?.

Jerusalem Post: Israeli youth are highly motivated to serve in IDF but don't trust senior leadership, survey finds.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 28°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 28°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 29°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

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Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 8:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week.

Ynet: New Gaza restrictions: IDF chief gave required approval for strike on Hamas commander.

Jerusalem Post: Egypt not Arab country using diplomacy to lower Israel's guard, Netanyahu adviser says.

i24 News: US reportedly 'fuming' over Israel's hesitation to crackdown on West Bank settler violence.

Forward: Israel’s enemies say it is anti-Christian. Jewish extremists are helping them make the case.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 25°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 24°C (feels 25°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 13 Aug 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 7:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week.

Maariv: Elections have already entered the IDF: political pressure begins to paralyze the system.

i24 News: US reportedly 'fuming' over Israel's hesitation to crackdown on West Bank settler violence.

Jerusalem Post: Israel not doing enough to quell settler violence, senior White House official says.

Forward: Israel’s enemies say it is anti-Christian. Jewish extremists are helping them make the case.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 22°C (feels 22°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 23°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 27°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Good morning, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now. The day begins with clear skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, while Ha

Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 6:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week.

Ynet: New Gaza restrictions: IDF chief gave required approval for strike on Hamas commander.

Jerusalem Post: Israel not doing enough to quell settler violence, senior White House official says.

JNS: Israel was being restrained before Hamas was disarmed.

Forward: Israel’s enemies say it is anti-Christian. Jewish extremists are helping them make the case.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 23°C (feels 22°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 24°C (feels 25°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 24°C (feels 25°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 27°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 13 Aug 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 5:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Israel not doing enough to quell settler violence, senior White House official says.

Times of Israel: IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week.

Ynet: New Gaza restrictions: IDF chief gave required approval for strike on Hamas commander.

Forward: Israel’s enemies say it is anti-Christian. Jewish extremists are helping them make the case.

i24 News: Israeli DM Katz instructs IDF to prepare for a long-term stay in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza security zones.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 24°C (feels 23°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 24°C (feels 25°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 27°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 13 Aug 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 4:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week.

Jerusalem Post: Israel not doing enough to quell settler violence, senior White House official says.

JNS: Arab American group sues Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar over Israel aid.

i24 News: Israeli DM Katz instructs IDF to prepare for a long-term stay in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza security zones.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 25°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 25°C (feels 25°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 28°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 25°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Good morning, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 3:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week.

Jerusalem Post: Egypt not Arab country using diplomacy to lower Israel's guard, Netanyahu adviser says.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: The Duplicity of Hamas: The Terror Organization is Playing Games with Us Again.

JNS: Arab American group sues Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar over Israel aid.

i24 News: Israeli DM Katz instructs IDF to prepare for a long-term stay in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza security zones.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 27°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 25°C (feels 25°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 27°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 25°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 13 Aug 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 2:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: IDF says Hamas operative killed in first Gaza airstrike in over a week.

Jerusalem Post: Egypt not Arab country using diplomacy to lower Israel's guard, Netanyahu adviser says.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: The Duplicity of Hamas: The Terror Organization is Playing Games with Us Again.

JNS: Arab American group sues Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar over Israel aid.

Maariv: Turmoil at the White House: Caroline Leavitt is leaving her position - Trump bids farewell.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 27°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 25°C (feels 25°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 25°C (feels 25°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Good morning, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.