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Sports·13m ago

England’s best version yet under Tuchel and Kane’s leadership

England beat Croatia 4-2 in one of the World Cup’s most dramatic matches, with Harry Kane scoring twice and embodying the team’s work rate. The article says Thomas Tuchel has made England more active and creative, building on Gareth Southgate’s broader transformation. It argues this was England’s best version in years, though a long path still remains.

Mako
Sports·13m ago

England’s Best Version Yet Arrives in Commanding World Cup Win Over Croatia

England beat Croatia in a tense 2026 World Cup opener, powered by Harry Kane’s brace and relentless pressing. The article credits Thomas Tuchel’s influence for a more dynamic England, while praising Kane’s leadership and sacrifice. It says the result showed England’s best version in years, though the road ahead remains long.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
Politics·15m ago

WSJ: Trump and Netanyahu Had Tense Calls Over Iran and Lebanon

The Wall Street Journal says Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have had increasingly tense calls in recent weeks over Iran and Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. Trump reportedly pressed Netanyahu to stop bombing buildings and worried about the economic costs of further conflict. Despite the disputes, the White House and Netanyahu’s office said the two remain in regular contact.

Arutz Sheva·+3 outlets · 50% center
Culture·15m ago

Channel 14’s flagship show slumps in prime time without Yinon Magal

Channel 14’s flagship show, "The Patriots," dropped to 5.3% in prime time and lost to major competitors. In the news bulletins, Channel 11 led with the Portugal vs. DR Congo World Cup 2026 match, while Channel 14’s main news finished second among traditional news channels.

Srugim
Politics·16m ago

Gallant Urges Replacing U.S. Military Aid With Joint Investment Model

Yoav Gallant called for ending U.S. military aid to Israel and replacing it with a joint investment model. In an op-ed in The Free Press, he said the current aid system no longer matches Israel’s role as a major arms exporter and argued that the money benefits U.S. industry and military capabilities.

Ynet
Politics·20m ago

Trump and Iranian President Sign Electronic Memorandum of Understanding

Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an electronic memorandum of understanding overnight Thursday. The reported deal includes lifting the U.S. naval blockade on Iran, major sanctions relief, Iranian commitments on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear restraints, and a final agreement within 60 days.

Channel 13·+3 outlets · 50% center
Security·22m ago

Former Navy Chief Warns Israel to Prepare for a Long Fight With Iran

Eliezer Marom warned that Israel should prepare for repeated wars with Iran lasting days or weeks. He criticized a developing ceasefire deal involving Lebanon and Iran, the US role in it, and Israel’s decision-making, while arguing that renewed fighting may be better than the agreement.

Srugim
Sports·24m ago

World Cup group-stage picture sharpens after opening round

After the first round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, three points and a positive goal difference may be enough to advance. Sweden, Cape Verde, and Australia improved their chances, while Spain, Portugal, Senegal, Turkey, and Iran faced more difficult paths.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·26m ago

Can perfume be carried in a pocket on Shabbat?

Rabbi Benyamin Huta answers a Shabbat halacha question on Kikar HaShabbat about putting perfume in a clothing pocket. The issue is whether the scent absorbed into fabric counts as creating a new smell on Shabbat.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·28m ago

Against Waiting for the Messiah, and for Doing the Work

A Hebrew opinion column argues that Israeli messianic thinking, from the army to national politics, encourages passivity and excuses failures. It says Israel should replace expectations of a savior with practical action, stronger local governance and more public participation.

Calcalist
Economy·28m ago

CyberArk Founder Says Sale to Palo Alto Was Right, If Painful

CyberArk founder Udi Mokady says the company’s $25 billion sale to Palo Alto Networks was painful but necessary. He described the AI-driven rationale for the deal, the February 2026 layoffs that followed, and his new life after leaving the company.

Calcalist
Politics·28m ago

How AI Could Shape and Distort Israel’s Next Election

The article warns that Israel’s next election could be flooded by AI-driven disinformation and personalized persuasion. It cites Slovakia’s 2023 election as an early example and says AI will make both fake evidence and tailored political messaging cheaper and harder to stop. In Israel’s exhausted postwar climate, the main defense is learning to recognize these influence campaigns.

Calcalist
Culture·30m ago

Universal’s Jurassic World Sequel Becomes the Most Expensive Film Ever Made

Universal’s “Jurassic World: Dominion” was revealed to be the most expensive film ever made, costing about $658.8 million. The COVID-19 pandemic drove up costs, though British tax rebates reduced Universal’s net spend to about $531 million. Despite earning just over $1 billion worldwide, the film needed digital, home-video, and merchandising revenue to become profitable.

Ynet
World·33m ago

Hormuz Reopens on Paper, but Shipping Firms Say the Real Test Is Ahead

Iran and the United States announced a ceasefire memorandum and said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately after more than 100 days of war. Shipping experts say the reopening will be slow and uncertain because of possible mines, hidden vessel traffic, and congestion.

Globes·+2 outlets
General·37m ago

A Tearful Encounter Becomes a Lesson in Jewish Connection and Outreach

Rabbi Natanel Darmon describes a tearful meeting with an Israeli worker in Europe who felt cut off from Hebrew, family, and Jewish identity. He uses the story, the red heifer, and the anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s passing to argue for proactive Jewish outreach.

Arutz Sheva
Economy·40m ago

Hawkish Fed Tone Pressures Wall Street as Asian Markets and Futures Rebound

Asian stocks were mixed, U.S. futures rose, and Wall Street looked set for a rebound after the Fed kept rates at 3.75% but sounded hawkish. The message drove Treasury yields higher, pressured most sectors, and boosted rate-sensitive market expectations, while oil, the dollar, and crypto also moved on macro and geopolitical developments.

Globes
Tech·40m ago

Noam Shazeer Leaves Google Again for OpenAI

Noam Shazeer is leaving Google for OpenAI, ending a brief return after his 2024 comeback. He was a top Gemini leader and a key Google AI figure, and his move underscores the intense fight for AI talent.

Calcalist
World·41m ago

Iranian source says Gaza could affect U.S.-Iran understanding

An Iranian source close to the talks said Gaza remains relevant to the atmosphere of understandings between Washington and Tehran. He warned that escalation in Gaza or Lebanon could destabilize any political deal and said implementation will determine success.

Ynet
Sports·42m ago

Beitar Jerusalem Hopeful on Weissman, Skeptical on Dor Peretz

Beitar Jerusalem is waiting on Shon Weissman’s decision in the next few days and believes he would return to the club if he comes back to Israel. The team is also pessimistic about Dor Peretz, while seeking extra tickets for the away match against AEK Larnaca and preparing for the second leg in Romania on July 30.

Walla
Sports·43m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares for Game 2 of the finals, stressing unselfish play

Maccabi Tel Aviv enters Thursday's Game 2 of the playoff final at Menora Mivtachim Arena up 1-0 after a 96-75 win. Jimi Clark and Oshae Brissett are expected to be fit, while Lonnie Walker should miss a fifth straight game. Iffe Lundberg said Maccabi must stay defensive, move the ball and keep playing unselfish basketball.

Walla·+4 outlets · 80% center
General·43m ago

Why Israel's Education System Is Called the Most Dangerous Monopoly

An opinion column says Israel's state-run education system is a harmful monopoly that should be privatized. It argues that vouchers, more school autonomy and performance-based pay would improve teaching, reduce bureaucracy and better serve students.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·45m ago

Abu Snan Families of Reservists Protest Demolition Orders on Their Homes

Demolition orders on five homes in Abu Snan have triggered protests because each affected family has a relative serving in the army or reserves. Residents say the orders are tied to a disputed Vatal plan for a new neighborhood, while authorities say they are enforcing planning law.

Walla
Culture·46m ago

Avi Gilad openly admits on air: “I was wrong”

Avi Gilad admitted live on television that he had been wrong, in a candid exchange with co-host Yair Sherki. He said he had projected wishful thinking onto reality, referring mainly to Donald Trump and at times Benjamin Netanyahu.

Srugim
Health·48m ago

Genetic Testing Is Transforming Epilepsy Care

Genetic testing and precision therapies are reshaping epilepsy care, especially for children with severe, drug-resistant disease. Doctors can now identify specific causes such as SCN1A, GLUT1, and TSC, and use targeted treatments instead of only trying drugs one by one.

Ynet
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Politics04:41 · 1h ago

Coalition Seeks Fast-Tracked Draft Law After Ultra-Orthodox Demand

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The story · English

Israel's coalition is planning to strip almost everything from the draft law and keep only the clause dealing with amnesty for draft evaders, in an effort to move it quickly, KAN Reshet Bet reported Thursday morning. The plan comes in response to pressure from the ultra-Orthodox parties, which want progress on enlistment legislation.

The Knesset legal adviser, Shagith Afik, has already told people in private discussions that she will oppose the move on legal grounds. Despite that warning, coalition leaders are determined to push ahead, saying they want to accelerate the legislation even though starting a law from scratch in a fast-track procedure is legally complicated.

Likud has already promised Shas chairman Aryeh Deri that it would bring the bill, but because of the legal difficulties the target date was pushed back to Monday. At the same time, Degel HaTorah chairman Moshe Gafni and representatives of the Ashkenazi ultra-Orthodox parties do not see the shortened draft as a proper solution and are still insisting on passing the daycare bill, which currently lacks a majority.

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