Israel18.News — Hourly Bulletin

Israel18.News - Friday, 3 July 2026 at 9:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: IDF shells Hezbollah sites after soldier hurt in clash with gunman in south Lebanon.

JNS: IDF kills Hamas terrorist who abducted Capt. Daniel Perez.

Jerusalem Post: Iran-born Ellie Cohanim joins US UN Mission as senior policy advisor, UN ambassador announces.

JTA: At Entebbe reunion, former hostages say Oct. 7 shattered their faith in Israel’s promise of rescue.

i24 News: Gaza ‘day after’ plans advance, with humanitarian zones even if Hamas fails to disarm, i24NEWS understands.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 26°C (feels 26°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 Friday, 3 Jul 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Friday, 3 July 2026 at 8:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of mass funeral ceremonies.

Walla: Escalation in Yemeni Skies: Houthis Claim to Have Launched Anti-Aircraft Missiles at Saudi Fighter Jets.

JNS: IDF kills Hamas terrorist who abducted Capt. Daniel Perez.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: "Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza": Text Included in Exam for 18-Year-Old Students.

Ynet: Likud veteran Yuli Edelstein quits after draft-law clash with Netanyahu.

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 27°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Friday, 3 July 2026 at 7:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Israel Hayom: Former Mossad Chief: 'Israel Needs Change – But Netanyahu Is Not Dangerous'.

Times of Israel: Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of mass funeral ceremonies.

JNS: IDF kills Hamas terrorist who abducted Capt. Daniel Perez.

JTA: At Entebbe reunion, former hostages say Oct. 7 shattered their faith in Israel’s promise of rescue.

i24 News: Gaza ‘day after’ plans advance, with humanitarian zones even if Hamas fails to disarm, i24NEWS understands.

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 27°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 28°C (feels 31°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 - Friday, 3 July 2026 at 6:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of mass funeral ceremonies.

Jerusalem Post: Iran, Oman reached agreement on Strait of Hormuz based on US MoU, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: IDF Eliminates the Terrorist Who Held the Three Hostages Killed by IDF Fire by Mistake at the Start of the War.

Ynet: Likud veteran Yuli Edelstein quits after draft-law clash with Netanyahu.

i24 News: Gaza ‘day after’ plans advance, with humanitarian zones even if Hamas fails to disarm, i24NEWS understands.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 27°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

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

Haifa: 28°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 29°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Friday, 3 Jul 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Friday, 3 July 2026 at 5:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Israel Hayom Hebrew: IDF Eliminates the Terrorist Who Held the Three Hostages Killed by IDF Fire by Mistake at the Start of the War.

Times of Israel: IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist who abducted tank officer Daniel Perez, held hostages.

i24 News: Gaza ‘day after’ plans advance, with humanitarian zones even if Hamas fails to disarm, i24NEWS understands.

Ynet: IDF eliminates Hamas commander tied to hostage abductions.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 27°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

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

Haifa: 29°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 30°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Friday, 3 July 2026 at 4:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

JNS: IDF kills Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Capt. Daniel Perez.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: IDF Eliminates the Terrorist Who Held the Three Hostages Killed by IDF Fire by Mistake at the Start of the War.

Walla: For the first time since its establishment: The foundational stage of the first officer course of the Haredi brigade has concluded.

i24 News: IDF eliminates Hamas operative involved in Oct. 7 abduction of Capt. Daniel Perez, held of other hostages.

Australian Jewish News: Every Jew, regardless of politics, remains part of our people.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 32°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 30°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 32°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Friday, 3 Jul 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

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

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Iran’s Ghalibaf: Tehran will react proportionately if Israel, US do not stand by MOU.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: IDF Eliminates the Terrorist Who Held the Three Hostages Killed by IDF Fire by Mistake at the Start of the War.

Walla: IDF: Terrorist involved in kidnappings and holding many Israelis captive by Hamas - eliminated.

i24 News: IDF eliminates Hamas operative involved in Oct. 7 abduction of Capt. Daniel Perez, held of other hostages.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 32°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 30°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 32°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Friday, 3 Jul 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Friday, 3 July 2026 at 2:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Israel Hayom Hebrew: IDF Eliminates the Terrorist Who Held the Three Hostages Killed by IDF Fire by Mistake at the Start of the War.

Ynet: IDF eliminates Hamas commander tied to hostage abductions.

i24 News: IDF eliminates Hamas operative involved in Oct. 7 abduction of Capt. Daniel Perez, held of other hostages.

Jerusalem Post: Iran, Oman reached agreement on Strait of Hormuz based on US MoU, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says.

JNS: IDF chief marks 1,000 days of war, says military must be ready to fight again.

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 30°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 32°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Friday, 3 July 2026 at 1:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Israel Hayom Hebrew: IDF Eliminates the Terrorist Who Held the Three Hostages Killed by IDF Fire by Mistake at the Start of the War.

Times of Israel: Hanin Ghaddar: Lebanon turns against Hezbollah.

Ynet: IDF eliminates Hamas commander tied to hostage abductions.

i24 News: IDF eliminates Hamas operative involved in Oct. 7 abduction of Capt. Daniel Perez, held of other hostages.

JTA: This Fourth of July, I feel the heartache — and hope — of two homelands.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 27°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

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

Haifa: 30°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 32°C (feels 36°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Friday, 3 July 2026 at 12:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Israel Hayom Hebrew: IDF Eliminates the Terrorist Who Held the Three Hostages Killed by IDF Fire by Mistake at the Start of the War.

Jerusalem Post: Iranian official warns of 'harsh response' if US, Israel attack during Khamenei's funeral.

Ynet: IDF eliminates Hamas commander tied to hostage abductions.

i24 News: What to expect ahead of Khamenei's funeral: Six days of mourning across Iran and Iraq.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 27°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

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

Haifa: 30°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 32°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 12:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.