Slight Cooling Expected in the Mountains and Inland Areas

Culture·3m ago

Rare painting bought for under $100 sells for more than $250,000 after AI identification

Helen Plotkin bought a mysterious painting in a White Plains thrift store in 1966 for under $100 and kept it in her home for nearly 60 years. In 2026, Google Gemini helped identify it as a lost F.C.B. Cadell work, and experts confirmed the attribution before it sold in Edinburgh for about $254,000.

Kikar HaShabbat

Security·4m ago

Diaspora Ministry Says Iranian Fake Accounts Masquerade as Israelis in Influence Campaign

Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry says Iran is running a coordinated fake-account network that impersonates Israelis online. The report says the campaign spreads war disinformation, uses AI-generated content, and is aimed at weakening trust and unity inside Israel.

Arutz Sheva

World·6m ago

Report: Boutros Boutros-Ghali Peace Prize to Be Awarded to Moroccan-Jewish Adviser

Moroccan reports say André Azoulay, a senior adviser to King Mohammed VI, will receive the Boutros Boutros-Ghali Peace Prize. The award is being given by the Kemit Boutros Ghali Foundation, named after the former UN secretary-general.

Ynet

Sports·9m ago

Trump Envoy Condemns Seizure of Israeli Flag at World Cup Match

Paolo Zampolli, Donald Trump’s envoy for global partnerships, condemned the seizure of an Israeli flag at an Iran-New Zealand match in Los Angeles. He said the incident reflected antisemitism and called on FIFA to apply the same rules to all flags.

Kan News

World·11m ago

Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump’s Iran Deal Damages Israel and Empowers Tehran

Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump’s new Iran deal, saying it harmed Israel and strengthened Tehran. The article says Trump signed the memorandum in Versailles on Wednesday, prompting Israeli disappointment and criticism that Iran gained control over the Strait of Hormuz. Kimmel used his monologue to ridicule Trump’s behavior at the G7 and his handling of the crisis.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·11m ago

High Court hears live challenge to Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller

The High Court of Justice heard live petitions to cancel Michael Ravilo’s election as state comptroller. Petitioners say secret-ballot rules were breached and Ravilo has a conflict of interest, while Netanyahu and Likud seek to uphold the vote.

Globes·+1 outlet

Politics·11m ago

Petitions to Void Michaël Ravivo's Election as State Comptroller Reach the High Court

The High Court heard petitions to cancel Michaël Ravivo’s election as state comptroller, citing alleged ballot documentation by Likud MKs and his ties to Benjamin Netanyahu. Ravivo, Knesset legal adviser Shגית אפיק, and rival candidate Yosef Elron all presented arguments as the court reviewed the vote’s validity.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

Sports·12m ago

New York Celebrates the Knicks, and the World Cup Fuels a Citywide Party

New York is celebrating the Knicks with a parade, while the World Cup has turned the city and much of the U.S. into a soccer party. The article says the tournament is exceeding expectations, with packed stadiums, tourist buzz, and American-style spectacle. It also highlights a Times Square stunt, limited-edition city shirts, and a broader sense that the event is boosting American morale.

Ynet

Culture·12m ago

Why Movement Is the Essence of Life, a Rabbi Argues at a Bicycle Club Opening

Rabbi Ben Zion Nordman uses the opening of a new bicycle club in Hadera to argue that movement is the essence of life. Drawing on the weekly Torah portion and the Vilna Gaon, he says people must keep advancing spiritually and physically or risk falling backward.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·12m ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen: Helping Family Is Not a Paid Favor

Kikar HaShabbat published a one-minute inspiration clip featuring Rabbi Yigal Cohen. The segment, based on Chovot HaLevavot, says people helping their families should not expect payment. It is presented as part of the site’s daily religious encouragement series.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·15m ago

Shas MK says Netanyahu should publicly back Torah students after Highway 4 protest

Shas MK Michael Malkieli condemned the police response to an ultra-Orthodox protest on Highway 4 and accused the attorney general of fueling street anarchy. He also said Benjamin Netanyahu should publicly back Torah students against what he called persecution.

Ynet

Security·20m ago

IDF Operations Officer Says Reservists Will Keep Carrying the Load

A senior IDF Operations Directorate officer said reservists will continue serving heavily because the security situation has changed. She said earlier limits on reserve duty were broken out of necessity and that the army is still planning its next moves.

Srugim

Security·22m ago

IDF Developing Defenses Against Hezbollah Explosive Drones

The IDF is developing responses to Hezbollah’s explosive drone threat. Options being considered include specialized split ammunition, shotguns, and protective vehicle nets. The goal is to limit damage and casualties.

Arutz Sheva

Security·22m ago

Germany deploys two ships as it weighs possible operation near the Strait of Hormuz

Germany has deployed two ships to the Red Sea while preparing for a possible military role near the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said any mine-clearing action would require approval from Iran and Oman and would depend on U.S.-Iran talks.

Ynet

Security·22m ago

East Jerusalem Resident Suspected of Assaulting 80-Year-Old and Stealing Wallet in Tel Aviv

Police arrested a 47-year-old East Jerusalem resident on suspicion of assaulting an 80-year-old man and stealing his wallet in central Tel Aviv. He is also accused of a separate break-in last month at chef Eyal Shani’s Gila and Nancy restaurant in Tel Aviv.

Walla

Sports·22m ago

Cuban Admits Knicks Missed on Brunson as New York Faces Salary-Cap Squeeze

Mark Cuban admitted the Mavericks badly misjudged Jalen Brunson before he left for the Knicks in 2022. Separately, Knicks owner James Dolan said New York will not cross the NBA’s second-apron payroll line, even if that threatens roster continuity after the title.

Walla

General·23m ago

Israel’s top workplaces for 2026: Silverfort, AbbVie and Rubrik lead Great Place To Work rankings

Great Place To Work Israel released its 2026 workplace rankings, with Silverfort, AbbVie and Rubrik topping the large, mid-sized and small-company categories. The list was based on anonymous employee surveys and was compiled during a year marked by war, reserve mobilization and layoffs.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Economy·24m ago

Musk’s $28 Trillion SpaceX Vision Revives Bubble Fears Around AI and Space Stocks

Dr. Gali Ingbar says SpaceX’s huge valuation, driven largely by Elon Musk and AI hype, looks detached from its financial results. She warns that SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI could all be signs of a broader bubble, though only time will tell.

Globes

Economy·24m ago

Mango Season Opens With Severe Crop Collapse and Rising Prices Expected

Israel’s 2026 mango season is opening with a severe crop failure, with official estimates at only about 30% of orchard potential. Growers expect much higher prices after spring weather damage, and a first mango shade-house has been installed at Kibbutz Masada to help future harvests.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center

General·25m ago

Gwyneth Paltrow Draws Backlash Over Israeli Luxury Real Estate Campaign

Gwyneth Paltrow is facing backlash after appearing in an ad for 51 Park, a luxury Herzliya real estate project with penthouses starting at about $10 million. Critics, including Alana Hadid and Livia Firth, condemned her involvement, while a source said she was surprised by the intensity of the reaction.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center

Culture·25m ago

Three Toy Story Moments That Still Make Fans Cry

With Toy Story 5 opening in Israel, the article ranks the franchise’s three most emotional scenes. The top moments are Jessie’s backstory, the furnace sequence, and Andy’s farewell to his toys in Toy Story 3.

Srugim

Economy·26m ago

More Israelis Are Working Well Past Retirement Age, Often Out of Necessity

Many Israelis keep working well past retirement age because their pensions are too small or nonexistent. The article profiles older workers, shows the workforce is growing sharply among those 75 and older, and argues Israel needs new pension and employment policy.

Globes

Tech·26m ago

Ex-Intel Employee Walks Away From Millions to Build a Fast-Growing Cybersecurity Startup

A 28-year-old former Intel worker left a multimillion-dollar retention package to co-found Vega, a cybersecurity startup now employing 140 people. Vega has raised $185 million, and its founder says he left to build a company with global ambitions rather than stay for the money.

Globes

Sports·26m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv tries to close gaps in Timokwo Diawara talks

Hapoel Tel Aviv is negotiating with Reims winger Timoko Diawara and has already agreed a 1.5 million euro transfer fee with the French club. The main remaining issue is Diawara’s contract terms, while the club also prepares alternatives and has been drawn against Ludogorets in Conference League qualifying.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Sports·27m ago

FIFA’s World Cup Pricing Spurs Anger, Not the Expected Local Boom

FIFA’s North American World Cup has become a showcase for soaring prices, not just record scale. Dynamic ticket pricing, expensive travel and hotel costs, and higher local transport fares have drawn complaints, investigations and softer-than-expected demand.

Globes

Culture·27m ago

A Day in the Golan: Cherry Picking, Lavender, Wine and Stuffed Pitas

A food-and-travel feature tours the Golan Heights, from cherry picking at Bustan Bereshit to lavender, wine, a daily-changing stuffed pita, a spring, and a local farm shop. The route highlights seasonal produce, small producers, and scenic stops around Ein Zivan, Afik, and Avnei Eitan.

Globes

World·27m ago

Mathematicians use a controversial formula to estimate humanity’s possible expiration date

A disputed statistical argument suggests humanity could have a maximum lifespan of about 17,100 more years, but scientists say it is only an assumption-based model. The article also cites a separate population-collapse scenario for 2064 and physicist David Gross’s warning that global disaster could come much sooner.

Walla

Sports·27m ago

Maccabi Netanya Looks to Move Junior Diordanja On

Maccabi Netanya wants to offload Junior Diordanja after an underwhelming season and use the foreign-player slot for another signing. The club is also seeking loan moves for Saba Khvadagiani and possibly Omri Shamir.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Politics·28m ago

IDF Chief Signals Mixed-Gender Tank Service Could Extend Into Combat

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir is advancing a pilot to place women in tank crews, starting with the November draft. The report says he did not rule out mixed-gender service in combat, prompting a major backlash from 36 hesder yeshiva heads who say Armored Corps service is halakhically forbidden.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 57% center

Security·29m ago

Rafael Unveils Drone Defense for Iron Dome Batteries

Rafael unveiled Iron Wasp, a new drone-defense layer for Iron Dome batteries and armored forces. The system, based on SpearUAV technology, is meant to counter explosive and fiber optic drones that evade standard electronic warfare.

Walla·+4 outlets · 80% center

World·29m ago

Iranian Official Says Lebanon Truce Hinges on Full Israeli Withdrawal

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said a final deal depends on a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and a halt to military activity there. He warned that otherwise the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding will be void and nuclear talks will stall.

Now 14

Sports·31m ago

Maksim Plakushchenko Set to Join Hapoel Ramat Gan

Hapoel Ramat Gan is set to announce the signing of midfielder Maksim Plakushchenko, who is leaving Maccabi Netanya. The club has also agreed terms with Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Sharif Kiof, pending his release.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

World·31m ago

Switzerland Says U.S. and Iran Are Set for Preliminary Talks Tomorrow

Switzerland said preliminary U.S.-Iran talks are scheduled for tomorrow at the Bürgenstock resort. Pakistan, Qatar, and other countries are expected to join as mediators, but Switzerland gave no further details on the schedule.

Ynet

Security·33m ago

Israel Braces for Lebanon Pullback Amid Alarm Over U.S.-Iran Deal

The IDF is preparing for a possible end to its Lebanon operation after a U.S.-Iran memorandum that includes a ceasefire clause covering Lebanon. Israeli officials warn against linking Lebanon and Iran, oppose involving Syria, and say any Israeli withdrawal will depend on a deal that protects Israel's interests.

N12·+3 outlets · 75% center

Politics·36m ago

Analyst Says Qatar, Not Pakistan, Drove the US-Iran Deal Behind the Scenes

Yoni Ben Menachem said Qatar, not Pakistan, secretly pushed the U.S.-Iran understanding, and that economic interests outweighed security concerns. He warned the deal could weaken Israel by easing sanctions, affecting Lebanon, and allowing Iran to keep key nuclear assets. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran is negotiating from a position of strength.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center

General·37m ago

Restaurant Ordered to Pay NIS 360,000 After Manager Injures Back Lifting Boxes

A Petah Tikva court ordered Kopi Bar to pay about NIS 360,000 to a senior employee who injured his back lifting heavy boxes. Judge Ariel Bergner ruled that the employer, not the worker, bore responsibility for safety, training, and protective equipment.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·37m ago

Eizenkot says defeating Netanyahu requires reaching the periphery, not a merger deal

Gadi Eizenkot said he is not uniting with Bennett or Lieberman because polls do not show such a move would win. He argued Netanyahu can only be beaten by campaigning in Israel's periphery, not central affluent areas.

Srugim

Sports·37m ago

Mohammed Abu Younis to Leave Bnei Sakhnin After 15 Years, Khaled Doki Set to Replace Him

Bnei Sakhnin chairman Mohammed Abu Younis is leaving after 15 years, and former CEO Khaled Doki is expected to replace him. The club reached the deal after talks involving Sakhnin mayor Mazen Gnaim, while coach Yossi Abukasis will stay on and preparations for the new Premier League season continue.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Culture·38m ago

Lululemon apologizes after China event featured Japanese drum on the Great Wall

Lululemon apologized after a Great Wall yoga event near Beijing featured what appeared to be a Japanese taiko drum. The incident sparked a major backlash in China, with more than 50 million views on a related Weibo post, and the company removed related content and promised stricter oversight.

Ynet

Sports·40m ago

After Injury Layoff, Lior Kasa to Start Season with Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Haifa will open preseason training next week, with injured midfielder Lior Kasa returning to full work after being sidelined since September. Fellow midfielder Amit Arzi is also expected to start with the club before likely going on loan.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

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