Weekend forecast calls for a welcome drop in temperatures

Economy·5m ago

Tower Semiconductor Surges Past Israel’s Biggest Banks After Years of Rescue

Tower Semiconductor’s market value has surged past Bank Hapoalim and could soon exceed Bank Leumi, after rising about 590% in a year. The company, once burdened by more than $500 million in bank debt, has rebounded through restructuring, AI-related growth and strong recent results.

Globes

Economy·9m ago

Israel’s New Land Price Index Shows a 25% Drop Since Rate Hikes Began

Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics has launched a new annual land price index that will track residential land sold in state tenders and the free market. The index shows land prices have fallen 25% since interest-rate hikes began in 2022, after sharp swings in recent years.

Globes

Security·9m ago

Man Shot Dead in Kafr Qasim Car, Wife Critically Wounded

A man in his 50s was shot dead in Kafr Qasim while his wife was critically injured. Police are investigating the shooting, and the article says 129 people have been murdered in the Arab community since the start of the year.

Ynet

Security·10m ago

Spain Trains Lebanese Army in Mine Clearance as Europe and the U.S. Expand Defense Spending

Spain has finished training Lebanese army troops to clear mines as part of a wider international effort led by MTC4L. The article also outlines major new U.S. and Polish defense procurement plans and highlights an Estonian communications system designed for unmanned warfare.

Globes

Economy·12m ago

Finance Ministry Readies 2027 Budget Omnibus With Tax Hikes and Major Reforms

Israel’s Finance Ministry is preparing a sweeping 2027 budget package centered on higher taxes and major financial reforms. The plan targets insurance agents, financial regulation and long-standing tax exemptions, while trying to offset soaring defense spending and debt.

Globes

Politics·13m ago

U.S. and Iran Sign Immediate Ceasefire Memorandum, Officials Say

The United States and Iran signed a digital memorandum of understanding overnight, making it effective immediately. The deal is described as ending the war and includes immediate cessation of military activity, including in Lebanon, with implications for Israel and the Strait of Hormuz.

Globes·+3 outlets · 67% center

Weather·26m ago

Slight Cooling Expected Today, With Severe Heat Stress in the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea

Temperatures will ease slightly in Israel today, especially inland and in the hills, while heat stress remains severe in the Dead Sea area and heavy in the Jordan Valley and Arava. Another small cooling is due tomorrow, followed by slight warming on Saturday and little change on Sunday.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

Sports·33m ago

Bloomfield Stadium chief doubts Israeli fans will ever clean up like Japanese supporters

Bloomfield Stadium CEO Yaakov Chen said he doubts Israeli fans will ever match Japanese supporters who cleaned a World Cup stand after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas. He described the heavy cleanup work required at Bloomfield, said the issue is one of culture and education, and noted the stadium now also hosts shows during the football break.

Kan News

Weather·33m ago

Pleasant, Stable Weekend Weather Expected Across Israel

Israel will see stable, seasonable weather on Thursday and Friday, with comfortable temperatures and no meaningful chance of rain. Winds may strengthen in the afternoon in the mountains and Negev, while the Mediterranean should remain suitable for bathing.

Walla·+3 outlets · 50% center

Sports·57m ago

Ghana’s new star Caleb Yirenchi sets World Cup record with stoppage-time winner

Caleb Yirenchi scored a 95th-minute winner for Ghana against Panama, becoming the youngest player ever to net a World Cup stoppage-time winning goal. The 20-year-old Nordsjaelland midfielder, a Right to Dream academy graduate, is now drawing even more attention from major European clubs.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Security·1h ago

Ukraine’s AI Drone Interceptors Offer a Lesson for Israel

Ukraine is deploying AI-powered drone interception systems to fight Russian Shahed attacks and reduce its reliance on expensive missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky is using the technology to seek Western support and defense deals, while warning it could soon spread globally to criminals and terrorists.

Now 14

Sports·1h ago

Ghana Stuns Panama With 95th-Minute Winner in Toronto

Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto at the 2026 World Cup, with Caleb Yirchi scoring in the 95th minute. Panama, boosted by strong performances from Orlando Mosquera and Christian Martinez, controlled much of the first half but missed a historic point.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center

Tech·1h ago

Bilingual brains may use one shared grammar engine, study finds

A study published in JNeurosci found that bilingual brains appear to use one shared grammar system for both languages. Researchers testing 23 Spanish-English speakers saw nearly identical brain activity for real and invented words, and experts now want to know whether the same holds for more different language pairs.

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Politics·1h ago

Obama Says His New Political Role Is to Mentor the Next Generation

Barack Obama said in a rare ABC interview that his new role is to mentor future leaders, not stay in the political spotlight. He linked that vision to his new $850 million presidential center in Chicago and said Michelle Obama still sees hope and change as central themes.

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Economy·2h ago

Apple Warns iPhone Prices May Rise as Memory Chip Costs Surge

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company may need to raise iPhone prices because memory and storage chip costs have surged due to AI demand. He warned of a major supply crunch, said Apple may support suppliers with cash, and suggested export rules to China should be reconsidered.

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World·2h ago

Pakistan Says Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen Immediately, U.S. Blockade on Iranian Ports to End

Shehbaz Sharif said on X that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately and the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports will be lifted. He also said the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding will be signed Friday in Switzerland.

Ynet·+1 outlet

General·2h ago

13 Injured in Apartment Fire in Netanya

A fire in a residential building on McDonald Street in Netanya injured 13 people. A woman and her two children were moderately hurt, while 10 others were lightly injured and taken to hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning

Health·2h ago

Johnson & Johnson Chief Says Beating Cancer Within a Decade Is a Realistic Goal

Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato said in London that eliminating cancer within a decade is a realistic goal. He cited progress in immunotherapy, AI-driven diagnostics and drug development, and the company’s purchase of Firefly Bio as part of that effort.

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World·3h ago

Hungary’s Costly Push to Reverse Falling Birthrates Shows Limited Results

Hungary has spent heavily since 2010 under Viktor Orban to raise births through loans, tax breaks and long leave. Fertility has risen modestly, but researchers say the program is expensive, benefits wealthier families most, and has not solved structural problems.

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World·3h ago

Russia Launches Missile Attack on Kyiv, No Casualties Reported

Russia fired missiles at Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, and no casualties were reported. Air raid alerts sounded across most of Ukraine, and explosions were heard in the city.

Ynet

Security·3h ago

Four kindergartens closed in Ar'ara in the Negev after fatal shooting

Four kindergartens in Ar'ara in the Negev were closed Thursday, keeping about 140 children home, after a man was shot dead nearby Wednesday night. Police suspect the killing is part of a long-running family feud, and the closure was ordered over fears of revenge attacks.

Walla

World·4h ago

Israeli Suspect Held in Ayia Napa Stabbing Probe After Nightclub Brawl

A 21-year-old Israeli was arrested in Cyprus after allegedly stabbing three people in a nightclub fight in Ayia Napa. A second Israeli friend was also detained after being injured in the clash, and the main suspect’s detention was extended by eight days.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center

World·4h ago

Iran Demands Persian Version Be Legally Binding in U.S. Deal

Iran is said to be demanding that the Persian text of its agreement with the United States be legally binding. The U.S. and Iran already signed a 14-point memorandum, which calls for a ceasefire, sanctions relief, and talks on a permanent deal within 60 days.

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Security·4h ago

US Charges San Diego Man Over Fake Charity That Allegedly Funded Hamas

US prosecutors have indicted San Diego resident Radha Mazen Rida Sabsi for allegedly running a fake charity that raised about $600,000 for Hamas. The Justice Department says he used humanitarian appeals after October 7 to funnel money to Hamas, convert some of it to crypto, and publicly support the group online.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center

Security·4h ago

Man in His 60s Seriously Wounded in Kafr Qara Shooting

A man in his 60s was shot in Kafr Qara and taken in serious condition to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera. No further details were given about the incident.

Ynet

Sports·4h ago

Kane Matches Lineker as England Overpowers Croatia After Half-Time Surge

England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener in Group B after a much stronger second half. Harry Kane scored twice, matched Gary Lineker’s World Cup goal tally for England, and praised the team’s halftime response.

Walla·+3 outlets · 75% center

World·4h ago

Iran Says 60-Day Negotiation Period Has Begun, Warns Israel Against Strikes in Lebanon

Iran says a renewed memorandum with the United States has triggered 60 days of talks. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei warned that continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon would be treated as a violation and said Iran’s defensive capabilities are not negotiable.

Ynet·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning

Politics·4h ago

Ben Shapiro blasts JD Vance over U.S.-Iran deal he calls a failure

Ben Shapiro sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance over a U.S.-Iran memorandum he said was a failure. The White House released the 14-section deal, which calls for an immediate ceasefire, sanctions relief, and talks on a permanent agreement within 60 days.

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Sports·4h ago

England open World Cup 2026 with thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia

England beat Croatia 4-2 in Arlington, Texas, to open their 2026 World Cup campaign. Harry Kane scored twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added goals after Croatia twice equalized in the first half.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center

General·4h ago

Protest by Gur in Front of Prison 10 Captured in Photos

A photo gallery shows a Gur protest outside Prison 10. The images are credited to Tal Gal of Flash90 and focus on the barbed-wire perimeter.

Behadrei Haredim

World·4h ago

White House Confirms Trump Signed Understanding With Iran

A senior White House official said President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran. The article does not provide further details about the deal.

Ynet

General·5h ago

How to cut air-conditioning bills in the summer heat

Air-conditioning experts say 25.5 degrees Celsius is a good home setting for summer, with higher temperatures when away and about 28 degrees at night. They also recommend fans, blackout curtains, regular filter changes and avoiding extra indoor heat to cut power use.

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General·5h ago

Two Slightly Injured in Two-Car Crash in Bnei Brak

Two people aged 42 to 45 were slightly injured in a two-car crash on Abraham Ben David Street in Bnei Brak. United Hatzalah medics treated them at the scene and evacuated them to hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·5h ago

Iran Says Trump and Pezeshkian Signed Memorandum Electronically

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding electronically. Axios reported that the agreement entered into force after the signing.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

World·5h ago

US and Iran Agree on Ceasefire Framework, Nuclear Limits and Sanctions Relief

The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum that took effect Thursday, setting out a ceasefire, uranium dilution, and phased sanctions relief. The deal also reopens the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and includes a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan within 60 days.

Walla·+11 outlets · 60% center

World·5h ago

U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum, Skipping Planned Ceremony in Switzerland

The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum overnight, with no ceremony in Switzerland, and it is now in force. The deal calls for a 60-day negotiating period after some Iranian funds are released, a ceasefire on all fronts, sanctions relief, and a wider nuclear and economic framework.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning

Politics·5h ago

Report: Benny Gantz and Dadi Simchi Near Joint Political Run

Benny Gantz and Dadi Simchi are expected to announce a joint political run in the coming days, possibly as early as Thursday. Both sides said talks are ongoing and no final announcement has been made yet.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning

Sports·5h ago

England and Croatia Deliver a Wild World Cup Opener

England beat Croatia in a wild 2026 World Cup opener that featured two England leads, two Croatia comebacks, and a decisive Jude Bellingham goal. Social media erupted, calling it the tournament’s best match and praising its nonstop drama.

N12

Sports·5h ago

England and Croatia thrill fans in chaotic World Cup opener

England and Croatia played a dramatic 2026 World Cup opener overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. England led twice, Croatia fought back twice, and Jude Bellingham scored the decisive third goal early in the second half.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Culture·5h ago

Oscar-Winning ‘Sentimental Value’ Finally Reaches Israeli Theaters

“Sentimental Value” is finally opening in Israel after delays, following its Cannes premiere, Grand Prix win, and Oscar for Best International Feature. Joachim Trier’s Norwegian drama about a fractured artistic family is praised as a major work and a rare masterpiece.

Walla

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