Israel18.News - Friday, 17 July 2026 at 12:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: US launches fifth night of Iran strikes as Israel weighs scenarios for joining war.

Walla: For the fifth consecutive night: The U.S. launched another wave of attacks in Iran.

Times of Israel: Strikes said to kill 5 in Gaza as top officer says IDF has taken over 60% of Strip.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: Message to Ankara? Greece Purchases Precision Weapons from the U.S..

JNS: Vance suggests Israeli government-linked influence campaign targeted Trump admin's Iran talks.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 26°C (feels 27°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 25°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 25°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 16 Jul 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 11:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: US launches fifth night of Iran strikes as Israel weighs scenarios for joining war.

Times of Israel: Strikes said to kill 5 in Gaza as top officer says IDF has taken over 60% of Strip.

Jerusalem Post: 'An attack against humanity as a whole,' Argentinian AMIA bombing remembered on 32nd anniversary.

JNS: Vance suggests Israeli government-linked influence campaign targeted Trump admin's Iran talks.

i24 News: 'It is my dream to see peace': President Herzog outlines vision for Saudi normalization.

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 25°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 10:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Israel Hayom Hebrew: Security source to 'Hayom': The US may escalate attacks - but will try to avoid intense war.

Israel Hayom: Petition Against the Cancellation of Polling Stations in Nursing Homes: 'Senior Citizens Are Not a Political Tool'.

Ynet: US launches fifth night of Iran strikes as Israel weighs scenarios for joining war.

Times of Israel: IDF’s West Bank chief claims settler farming outposts ‘greatly strengthen security’.

i24 News: Netanyahu cancels planned US visit after Trump meeting fails to materialize.

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 16 Jul 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 9:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Israel Hayom Hebrew: Security source to 'Hayom': The US may escalate attacks - but will try to avoid intense war.

Walla: IDF Spokesperson Responds to Attack on Zamir: 'Cheap Criticism That Harms the Entire Organization'.

Times of Israel: Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea oil route if US hits power network, sources say.

i24 News: Netanyahu cancels planned US visit after Trump meeting fails to materialize.

Axios: Fetterman threatens to abandon Democrats.

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 8:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Israel Hayom Hebrew: "Criticizing the Chief of Staff in a Cheap Way": IDF Spokesperson Attacks Politicians.

JNS: IDF kills three armed Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon's south.

Israel Hayom: What Connects Smotrich to Religious Zionism.

Times of Israel: Syria says it foiled attempt to smuggle advanced arms to Hezbollah from Iraq.

i24 News: Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters shut down major route during peak of rush hour.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 28°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 28°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 27°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 8:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 7:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: US expands strikes into Tehran area as Iran threatens to ‘resist until the end’.

Ynet: Netanyahu family granted extended security amid revenge threats.

Walla: Why are the Druze in Syria refusing Israel's secret rescue plan?.

JNS: IDF kills three armed Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon's south.

i24 News: US citizen safely leaves Iran after over a year trapped under coercive exit ban.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 28°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 29°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 27°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 29°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 28°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 6:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea oil route if US hits power network, sources say.

Ynet: Iran threatens Red Sea shipping, tells Houthis to ready Bab el-Mandeb blockade.

JNS: IDF kills three armed Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon's south.

i24 News: Knesset approves bill allowing single-sex university programs through doctoral studies.

Forward: In historic shift, nearly half of House Democrats vote to end aid to Israel.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 29°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

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

Haifa: 27°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 29°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 6:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 5:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Syria says it foiled attempt to smuggle advanced arms to Hezbollah from Iraq.

Jerusalem Post: 'Committed to protecting Israel from every threat': Katz confirms he spoke with Hegseth on Iran war.

JNS: IDF kills three armed Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon's south.

i24 News: US citizen safely leaves Iran after over a year trapped under coercive exit ban.

JTA: As Jewish Republicans sour on JD Vance, many are rallying behind Marco Rubio for 2028.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 30°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 30°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 28°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 30°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 5:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 4:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: US expands strikes into Tehran area as Iran threatens to ‘resist until the end’.

Walla: Security source: These are the three scenarios in which Israel may join the fight against Iran.

JNS: IDF kills three armed Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon's south.

i24 News: Knesset approves bill allowing single-sex university programs through doctoral studies.

Forward: In historic shift, nearly half of House Democrats vote to end aid to Israel.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 30°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

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

Haifa: 28°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 31°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 4:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 3:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: 'Committed to protecting Israel from every threat': Katz confirms he spoke with Hegseth on Iran war.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: Target - Lebanon: Syria thwarted a massive smuggling of about 150 explosive drones to Hezbollah.

Israel Hayom: "Proud of my draft-dodging grandchildren": Opposition leaders attack Deri.

JNS: IDF kills three armed Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon's south.

i24 News: US citizen safely leaves Iran after over a year trapped under coercive exit ban.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 31°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 32°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 28°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 32°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 31°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 3:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.