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Israel18.News - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 9:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: Hamas military chief's killing puts Gaza war plans back on the table as Israel awaits US signal.

Maariv: Envelope for the front: The government approved the establishment of a special unit to accompany and assist immigrant soldiers.

i24 News: 'Its the calm before the storm' Trump declares with Iran meme on TruthSocial.

Australian Jewish News: NY Times op-ed alleges widespread rape of Palestinian prisoners.

JTA: ‘Death to Arabs’ chanted at Jerusalem march after Ben-Gvir displays Israeli flag on Temple Mount.

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 26°C (feels 25°C), scattered clouds.

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

Ashdod: 27°C (feels 27°C), clear sky.

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Israel18.News - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 8:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: Hamas military chief's killing puts Gaza war plans back on the table as Israel awaits US signal.

JNS: KKL-JNF approves $93 million development package for northern Israel communities.

i24 News: Benjamin Netanyahu announces the elimination of the Hamas military chief in Gaza.

Australian Jewish News: NY Times op-ed alleges widespread rape of Palestinian prisoners.

JTA: ‘Death to Arabs’ chanted at Jerusalem march after Ben-Gvir displays Israeli flag on Temple Mount.

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), few clouds.

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

Ashdod: 27°C (feels 27°C), clear sky.

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Israel18.News - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 7:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: 4 IDF troops wounded, one severely, by roadside bomb in south Lebanon.

Walla: Is Netanyahu counting on another war with Iran to change the map?.

Maariv: "I wasn't worried, I knew you were careful": Captain Ma'oz Israel Rakanti z"l who fell in Lebanon laid to rest.

JNS: KKL-JNF approves $93 million development package for northern Israel communities.

Axios: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 35°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 28°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

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Israel18.News - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 6:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: ‘Now 60%’: Netanyahu admits Israel taking more territory in Gaza, despite ceasefire.

Maariv: "I wasn't worried, I knew you were careful": Captain Ma'oz Israel Rakanti z"l who fell in Lebanon laid to rest.

i24 News: 'Its the calm before the storm' Trump declares with Iran meme on TruthSocial.

JNS: KKL-JNF approves $93 million development package for northern Israel communities.

Axios: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 34°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 28°C (feels 27°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 34°C (feels 36°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 29°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Sunday, 17 May 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 5:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: Israel built two secret outposts in Iraq for Iran war, report says.

Maariv: The deadly secret in the sands: the Iraqi shepherd who uncovered a secret IDF base deep in the desert - and paid with his life | Report.

JNS: KKL-JNF approves $93 million development package for northern Israel communities.

Jerusalem Post: IDF tests Jordan Valley readiness in Dead Sea surprise attack drill.

Axios: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 31°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 33°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 30°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 33°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 28°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 4:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Maariv: The deadly secret in the sands: the Iraqi shepherd who uncovered a secret IDF base deep in the desert - and paid with his life | Report.

Walla: The Mistakes of Al-Haddad: How a Hamas Leader in Gaza Was Exposed and Eliminated | Exclusive.

JNS: KKL-JNF approves $93 million development package for northern Israel communities.

Times of Israel: ICC denies ‘inaccurate’ report it issued warrants for Smotrich and Ben Gvir.

Axios: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 31°C (feels 29°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 32°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 29°C (feels 28°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 33°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 29°C (feels 28°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 - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 3:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

JNS: IDF: Suspected drone strikes near troops in Lebanon.

Maariv: The Man Who Wasn't Pulled by the Hem of His Coat Stings the IDF: 'I Warned About the Drone Threat'.

Walla: The Mistakes of Al-Haddad: How a Hamas Leader in Gaza Was Exposed and Eliminated | Exclusive.

Times of Israel: UAE says drone hit generator at nuclear plant; no injuries, radiological levels unchanged.

Axios: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 32°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 33°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 33°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

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

Israel18.News - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 2:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

JNS: KKL-JNF approves $93 million development package for northern Israel communities.

Jerusalem Post: IDF tests Jordan Valley readiness in Dead Sea surprise attack drill.

Walla: The Mistakes of Al-Haddad: How a Hamas Leader in Gaza Was Exposed and Eliminated | Exclusive.

Ynet: 'Wherever he went, everyone loved him': IDF officer killed in Lebanon month before wedding.

Axios: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 32°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 33°C (feels 31°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 - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 1:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

JNS: KKL-JNF approves $93 million development package for northern Israel communities.

Maariv: Ceasefire on Paper - War in Reality: Israel Needs to Establish a New Equation in Lebanon | Lt. Col. (Res.) Amir Noy.

Walla: The Mistakes of Al-Haddad: How a Hamas Leader in Gaza Was Exposed and Eliminated | Exclusive.

i24 News: 'Its the calm before the storm' Trump declares with Iran meme on TruthSocial.

Forward: Trump national Shabbat divides America’s Jews ahead of National Mall prayer rally.

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 32°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 26°C (feels 26°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 32°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 32°C (feels 30°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 - Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 12:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

i24 News: 'Its the calm before the storm' Trump declares with Iran meme on TruthSocial.

Maariv: Ceasefire on Paper - War in Reality: Israel Needs to Establish a New Equation in Lebanon | Lt. Col. (Res.) Amir Noy.

JNS: Netanyahu hails strike killing Hamas ‘chief murderer’.

Times of Israel: IDF says Hezbollah fired rockets, explosive drones at troops in south Lebanon; no injuries.

Forward: Cornell trustees back Jewish president after confrontation with pro-Palestinian protesters.

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 24°C (feels 24°C), clear sky.

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

Ashdod: 32°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

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