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Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 10:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: Report: US and Israel preparing for renewed strikes on Iran within days.

Jerusalem Post: US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week.

i24 News: IDF soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar shell in south Lebanon.

JTA: German court allows pro-Palestinian encampment in Hamburg park where Jews were deported by the Nazis.

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

Weather:

Jerusalem: 17°C (feels 16°C), few clouds.

Tel Aviv: 21°C (feels 21°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 20°C (feels 20°C), few clouds.

Netanya: 21°C (feels 20°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 21°C (feels 21°C), broken clouds.

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

Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 9:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Walla: If the senior commander was eliminated - the equation in Gaza is expected to change.

Ynet: 'Every dog has its day, and you were a real bitch': Ex-hostages hail strike on Hamas chief Haddad.

Maariv: "The FBI Hasn't Forgotten": The Hunt for the Intelligence Officer Who Disappeared in Iran.

i24 News: IDF soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar shell in south Lebanon.

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

Weather:

Jerusalem: 16°C (feels 16°C), broken clouds.

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

Haifa: 20°C (feels 20°C), few clouds.

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

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

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 9:00 AM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 8:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Walla: If the senior commander was eliminated - the equation in Gaza is expected to change.

Ynet: 'Every dog has its day, and you were a real bitch': Ex-hostages hail strike on Hamas chief Haddad.

Maariv: The political echelon needs to free the IDF's hands - for quiet in the north | Avi Ashkenazi.

i24 News: IDF soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar shell in south Lebanon.

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

Weather:

Jerusalem: 16°C (feels 16°C), broken clouds.

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

Haifa: 19°C (feels 19°C), few clouds.

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

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

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

Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 7:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Walla: If the senior commander was eliminated - the equation in Gaza is expected to change.

Maariv: The political echelon needs to free the IDF's hands - for quiet in the north | Avi Ashkenazi.

JNS: Iraq-based terror commander extradited to NYC to face charges of plotting attacks on Jewish sites.

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

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

Weather:

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

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

Haifa: 18°C (feels 18°C), few clouds.

Netanya: 19°C (feels 19°C), scattered clouds.

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

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

Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 6:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: IDF strikes Hamas military leader, former hostage Liri Albag's captor, say senior defense sources.

Walla: The North Under Fire: More Than an Hour of Continuous Gunfire Across the Galilee.

Maariv: While northern Israel is repeatedly hit: U.S. - 'Ceasefire extended'.

JNS: Netanyahu links Iran war to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

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

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 13°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 18°C (feels 18°C), broken clouds.

Haifa: 17°C (feels 16°C), few clouds.

Netanya: 19°C (feels 19°C), scattered clouds.

Ashdod: 19°C (feels 18°C), broken clouds.

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

Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 5:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: IDF strikes Hamas military leader, former hostage Liri Albag's captor, say senior defense sources.

Walla: The North Under Fire: More Than an Hour of Continuous Gunfire Across the Galilee.

Maariv: Spanish Prime Minister Launches Strong Attack Against Israel and Eurovision - Opposition Unimpressed.

JTA: German court allows pro-Palestinian encampment in Hamburg park where Jews were deported by the Nazis.

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

Weather:

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

Tel Aviv: 19°C (feels 19°C), broken clouds.

Haifa: 17°C (feels 17°C), few clouds.

Netanya: 19°C (feels 19°C), scattered clouds.

Ashdod: 19°C (feels 19°C), broken clouds.

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

Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 4:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: US brokers new ceasefire extension in Lebanon as IDF and Hezbollah fighting persists.

Walla: The North Under Fire: More Than an Hour of Continuous Gunfire Across the Galilee.

JNS: Netanyahu links Iran war to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

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

Weather:

Jerusalem: 12°C (feels 11°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 19°C (feels 18°C), broken clouds.

Haifa: 17°C (feels 17°C), light rain.

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

Ashdod: 20°C (feels 20°C), overcast clouds.

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

Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 3:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: US brokers new ceasefire extension in Lebanon as IDF and Hezbollah fighting persists.

Jerusalem Post: IDF strikes Hamas military leader, former hostage Liri Albag's captor, say senior defense sources.

Walla: The North Under Fire: More Than an Hour of Continuous Gunfire Across the Galilee.

i24 News: IDF soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar shell in south Lebanon.

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

Weather:

Jerusalem: 12°C (feels 12°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 19°C (feels 19°C), broken clouds.

Haifa: 17°C (feels 16°C), broken clouds.

Netanya: 19°C (feels 19°C), broken clouds.

Ashdod: 19°C (feels 19°C), overcast clouds.

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

Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 2:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: US brokers new ceasefire extension in Lebanon as IDF and Hezbollah fighting persists.

Jerusalem Post: IDF strikes Hamas military leader, former hostage Liri Albag's captor, say senior defense sources.

Walla: Hezbollah Battalion Commander Extradited to the U.S.: Planned Attacks Against Jews and Synagogues.

Maariv: While northern Israel is repeatedly hit: U.S. - 'Ceasefire extended'.

i24 News: IDF soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar shell in south Lebanon.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 12°C (feels 12°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 19°C (feels 19°C), broken clouds.

Haifa: 17°C (feels 17°C), broken clouds.

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

Ashdod: 19°C (feels 19°C), overcast clouds.

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

Israel18.News - Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 1:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Ynet: US brokers new ceasefire extension in Lebanon as IDF and Hezbollah fighting persists.

Jerusalem Post: IDF strikes Hamas military leader, former hostage Liri Albag's captor, say senior defense sources.

Walla: The North Under Fire: More Than an Hour of Continuous Gunfire Across the Galilee.

Maariv: While northern Israel is repeatedly hit: U.S. - 'Ceasefire extended'.

i24 News: IDF soldier killed by Hezbollah mortar shell in south Lebanon.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 14°C (feels 13°C), overcast clouds.

Tel Aviv: 19°C (feels 19°C), broken clouds.

Haifa: 17°C (feels 17°C), broken clouds.

Netanya: 19°C (feels 19°C), scattered clouds.

Ashdod: 19°C (feels 19°C), overcast clouds.

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