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Israel18.News - Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 10:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: Trump, Netanyahu clash over Iran strikes as diplomacy stalls.

Maariv: Severely injured in southern Lebanon: the fighter who documented the battle from within.

i24 News: Netanyahu's 'hair was on fire' after tense call with Trump as US sidelines Iran strike in favor of deal.

Times of Israel: Iran ‘received US views’ and is reviewing them, says Tehran’s foreign ministry.

Forward: Rep. Dan Goldman urges ‘no’ vote on proposed Brooklyn Israel boycott, warning of antisemitism.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 17°C (feels 16°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 21°C (feels 21°C), light rain.

Haifa: 20°C (feels 20°C), scattered clouds.

Netanya: 21°C (feels 20°C), light rain.

Ashdod: 23°C (feels 23°C), light rain.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 21 May 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 9:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: Trump, Netanyahu clash over Iran strikes as diplomacy stalls.

Maariv: After the Strikes on 'Al-Kard Al-Hassan': The Economic Battle Eroding Hezbollah from Within.

Jerusalem Post: Hi-tech male, female artillery soldiers aiding in defense against Iran, Hezbollah talk to 'Post'.

Australian Jewish News: Netanyahu needs to fire Ben Gvir after his flotilla provocation.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 15°C (feels 15°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 21°C (feels 21°C), scattered clouds.

Haifa: 19°C (feels 19°C), light rain.

Netanya: 21°C (feels 20°C), light rain.

Ashdod: 22°C (feels 22°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 21 May 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 8:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: With his hostage shield gone, Hamas’ Gaza boss eluded Israel - until his first and final mistake.

Times of Israel: 10 soldiers, including brigade commander, hurt in separate Hezbollah drone attacks.

Australian Jewish News: Netanyahu needs to fire Ben Gvir after his flotilla provocation.

Forward: Itamar Ben-Gvir draws criticism from Netanyahu for video taunting detained flotilla activists.

Axios: New Iran peace proposal triggers tense Trump-Netanyahu call.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 14°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 20°C (feels 20°C), scattered clouds.

Haifa: 19°C (feels 19°C), light rain.

Netanya: 20°C (feels 20°C), light rain.

Ashdod: 20°C (feels 20°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Thursday, 21 May 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 7:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: With his hostage shield gone, Hamas’ Gaza boss eluded Israel - until his first and final mistake.

Walla: Drone Threat and Injury of Brigade Commander 401: IDF Assessment - Approaching Expansion of Maneuver.

Times of Israel: 10 soldiers, including brigade commander, hurt in separate Hezbollah drone attacks.

Forward: Itamar Ben-Gvir draws criticism from Netanyahu for video taunting detained flotilla activists.

Australian Jewish News: United by music, divided by politics.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 14°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 19°C (feels 19°C), light rain.

Haifa: 18°C (feels 18°C), light rain.

Netanya: 19°C (feels 19°C), light rain.

Ashdod: 19°C (feels 19°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 7:00 AM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 6:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: With his hostage shield gone, Hamas’ Gaza boss eluded Israel - until his first and final mistake.

Times of Israel: 10 soldiers, including brigade commander, hurt in separate Hezbollah drone attacks.

Forward: Itamar Ben-Gvir draws criticism from Netanyahu for video taunting detained flotilla activists.

Maariv: Towards an attack in Iran? Trump on Netanyahu: 'He will do whatever I want'.

Axios: New Iran peace proposal triggers tense Trump-Netanyahu call.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 14°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 20°C (feels 20°C), scattered clouds.

Haifa: 18°C (feels 18°C), light rain.

Netanya: 19°C (feels 19°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 19°C (feels 19°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, 21 May 2026 at 5:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: With weapons and camera: IDF faces growing drone threat.

Times of Israel: 10 soldiers, including brigade commander, hurt in separate Hezbollah drone attacks.

Walla: Peak Tension, Escalation in Negotiations - and the Timing Question for an Attack on Iran | Current Situation.

JNS: Queens Jewish man found dead with gunshot wounds in Flushing park.

JTA: Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro, faces Trump-backed challenger in reelection bid.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 14°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 20°C (feels 20°C), broken clouds.

Haifa: 18°C (feels 18°C), light rain.

Netanya: 19°C (feels 19°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 19°C (feels 19°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 4:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: With his hostage shield gone, Hamas’ Gaza boss eluded Israel - until his first and final mistake.

Times of Israel: 10 soldiers, including brigade commander, hurt in separate Hezbollah drone attacks.

Maariv: Towards an attack in Iran? Trump on Netanyahu: 'He will do whatever I want'.

JNS: Jewish groups express solidarity after deadly attack at San Diego Islamic center.

JTA: Barney Frank’s final warning on Israel: ‘America’s effort should be to support the opposition to Netanyahu’.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 14°C), broken clouds.

Tel Aviv: 20°C (feels 20°C), light rain.

Haifa: 18°C (feels 18°C), scattered clouds.

Netanya: 20°C (feels 20°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 20°C (feels 19°C), light rain.

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

Israel18.News - Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 3:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: With his hostage shield gone, Hamas’ Gaza boss eluded Israel - until his first and final mistake.

Times of Israel: 10 soldiers, including brigade commander, hurt in separate Hezbollah drone attacks.

Maariv: Towards an attack in Iran? Trump on Netanyahu: 'He will do whatever I want'.

Australian Jewish News: Imams council claims commitment to Jewish community.

Forward: Israeli far-right minister orders Arab village evicted after saying ICC is seeking his arrest.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 14°C), broken clouds.

Tel Aviv: 20°C (feels 20°C), light rain.

Haifa: 18°C (feels 18°C), light rain.

Netanya: 20°C (feels 20°C), light rain.

Ashdod: 19°C (feels 19°C), light rain.

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

Israel18.News - Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 2:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: With his hostage shield gone, Hamas’ Gaza boss eluded Israel - until his first and final mistake.

Times of Israel: 10 soldiers, including brigade commander, hurt in separate Hezbollah drone attacks.

Maariv: Towards an attack in Iran? Trump on Netanyahu: 'He will do whatever I want'.

Forward: Israeli far-right minister orders Arab village evicted after saying ICC is seeking his arrest.

JTA: Backers of school ‘buffer zone’ bill that Mamdani vetoed announce a new version that excludes college campuses.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 14°C), broken clouds.

Tel Aviv: 20°C (feels 20°C), light rain.

Haifa: 18°C (feels 18°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 20°C (feels 20°C), scattered clouds.

Ashdod: 20°C (feels 19°C), light rain.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 2:00 AM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 1:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: With his hostage shield gone, Hamas’ Gaza boss eluded Israel - until his first and final mistake.

Walla: Peak Tension, Escalation in Negotiations - and the Timing Question for an Attack on Iran | Current Situation.

Jerusalem Post: 'Bibi's hair was on fire:' Inside the call between Trump, Netanyahu on Iran ceasefire talks.

Forward: Israeli far-right minister orders Arab village evicted after saying ICC is seeking his arrest.

i24 News: UN condemns Israel's seizure of UNRWA compound as Ben-Gvir flotilla stunt draws fire at home and abroad.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 14°C), broken clouds.

Tel Aviv: 20°C (feels 20°C), scattered clouds.

Haifa: 18°C (feels 18°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 20°C (feels 20°C), broken clouds.

Ashdod: 20°C (feels 19°C), few clouds.

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