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Security·6m 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·9m 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
Sports·13m 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
Security·14m ago

Ukrainian Immigrant Who Saved a Soldier in Combat Dies in South Lebanon

Alexander Filin, a 29-year-old reservist from Haifa who immigrated alone from Ukraine, was killed in a southern Lebanon operation. He had previously saved a fellow soldier by neutralizing an attacker at a checkpoint and had received the President’s Award.

Now 14·+11 outlets · 55% center
Culture·15m ago

How to Make Sushi Rolls at Home Without Falling Apart

The article gives a simple home recipe for sushi rolls on International Sushi Day. It explains the ingredients, rice preparation, rolling method, and cutting technique needed to make a fresh roll in about 20 minutes of active work.

Srugim
Politics·16m ago

Filber Says Netanyahu Will Choose Clash With Trump Over Withdrawal From Lebanon

Shlomo Filber said on Channel 14 that Netanyahu will not agree to withdraw from Lebanon, even if that leads to a clash with the United States. He tied the assessment to the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and said Israel is determined to preserve its security gains in the north.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Sports·20m ago

Ivana Knoll returns to the World Cup spotlight in Croatia colors

Ivana Knoll returned to the 2026 World Cup spotlight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, drawing heavy attention in Croatia colors. The 33-year-old model, influencer and DJ posted widely shared content from the match, as fans and critics debated her role in football’s biggest tournament.

Walla
World·21m ago

Travelodge Apologizes After Guests See 'Free Palestine' Message on Hotel TVs

Travelodge apologized after Jewish guests at its London Manor House hotel saw a “Free Palestine” message on their room TVs on June 3, 2026. The company said it reported the incident to police, opened an internal investigation, and will take further steps to prevent a repeat.

Walla·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Economy·29m ago

Lowering Buyer Tax Won't Bring Property Investors Back, Writer Says

An Israeli opinion article says cutting purchase tax on investment apartments will not revive the housing investor market. It argues that investors have shifted away because of high interest rates, higher financing costs and better alternatives, and that their exit is shrinking rental supply and raising rents.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·32m 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·32m 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
General·34m ago

Nova survivor finishes Bar-Ilan degree with honors after returning to studies

Ofeq Barbibi, a 27-year-old Bar-Ilan University graduate from Herzliya, received his degree in computer science and artificial intelligence with honors and a 92 average. He said the path back to school was shaped by surviving the Nova festival attack on October 7, 2023, losing a close friend there, and getting personal support from the university. He now works full time at Check Point and spoke publicly about the experience for the first time at the graduation ceremony.

Ynet
Politics·34m 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·34m 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·35m 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·39m 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·42m 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·43m 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·45m 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·47m 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·48m 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·48m 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·49m 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·52m 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
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Politics05:23 · 1h ago

Trump and Netanyahu’s Recent Calls Turn Sour, Report Says

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Recent phone calls between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have become noticeably less cordial, according to several people familiar with the matter who spoke to The Wall Street Journal.

In one recent conversation, Trump reportedly asked Netanyahu, “Why are you blowing up buildings? Stop.” The report says Netanyahu pushed back by asking how Trump intended to enforce any Iranian nuclear restrictions in a deal and laid out historical reasons not to trust Tehran.

Trump later told aides that no one can deal with Netanyahu because he “wants to bomb everybody,” and that he was tired of it, the Journal reported. U.S. administration officials were also said to be wondering whether Netanyahu wants to keep the war going because of his political constraints.

The article does not say the calls led to any immediate policy change, but it suggests growing friction between the two leaders over the war and the Iran file.

Read the original at Ynet