It's Noon In Israel

It's Noon In Israel

Ben Gvir: All Pain for No Gain

Also, the Shin Bet's newest challenge, the voters that will decide this year's elections, and more.

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Amit Segal
May 21, 2026
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It’s Thursday, May 21, and before we get to today’s stories, a quick Iran update. With the holiday of Shavuot set to begin tonight, many Israelis assumed the war would resume, given the region’s recent habit of timing dramatic escalations precisely with Jewish holy days.

Last night, a “tense” phone call took place between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Tr…

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