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Health·8m ago

Geriatric Hospital Director Investigated After Patient Abuse Complaint

A geriatric hospital director in central Israel is under police investigation after a Health Ministry complaint alleged abuse of a vulnerable patient. Security footage reportedly shows him pushing the patient, but investigators say the circumstances are still being checked. He was released with restrictions and removed from the facility.

Ynet
Politics·9m ago

Knesset broadcasting bill talks canceled amid ultra-Orthodox boycott

The Knesset canceled debate on the broadcasting bill after the coalition failed to gather enough votes to delay thousands of opposition objections. Ultra-Orthodox parties are boycotting coalition votes, while Netanyahu is trying to pair the bill with several religious measures before elections.

Calcalist
Economy·13m ago

How to Avoid Summer Bankruptcy When Teenagers Go on Vacation

The article says the summer break turns Israeli teens into a major expense for parents. It explains how summer jobs, concerts, food, subscriptions, and impulse spending quickly drain money, then offers two budgeting rules for families.

Srugim
General·13m ago

Will Smith’s Former Friend Says He Is Broke and Homeless After Losing Jada Pinkett Smith Lawsuit

Bilal Salaam, a former close friend of Will Smith, says he is homeless and broke after being ordered to pay more than $32,000 in legal fees to Jada Pinkett Smith. He had accused her of threats at a 2021 hotel party and later of retaliation after the Chris Rock Oscars slap, claims she denies. Salaam is also being sued by Will Smith’s ex-wife, Sheree Zampino, over alleged online defamation.

Ynet
General·14m ago

Orit Strock appoints Adi Vels as head of the National-Civil Service Authority

Orit Strock appointed Adi Vels as director-general of the National-Civil Service Authority after a search that reviewed about 130 candidates. Vels, 42, currently heads a welfare division at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and said she views the role as a major national mission.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·15m ago

U.S.-Iran Memorandum Grants Tehran Major Nuclear, Missile and Economic Concessions

The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding overnight that grants Tehran major concessions on missiles, regional influence, oil and sanctions. The text also leaves Iran’s ballistic missile program and proxy network outside the final negotiations, while keeping the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon tied to the deal. The agreement includes immediate sanctions relief and may lead to a final accord with broader nuclear and economic changes.

N12·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Politics·18m ago

Huge anti-Trump billboard sparks outrage in Monsey after Iran deal

An illuminated anti-Trump billboard in Yiddish was installed Monday night in Monsey, New York, across from Evergreen Kosher Market. The sign appeared amid anger in Orthodox Jewish communities over the U.S. administration’s expected deal with Tehran and quickly became a local sensation.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·22m ago

Apple Signals Price Hikes as Memory Chip Costs Surge

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will likely raise prices on some products because soaring memory and storage chip costs have become unsustainable. He blamed surging AI-driven demand, warned the chip shortage could last through 2027, and said Apple has not yet decided timing, scope or affected products.

Globes·+2 outlets
World·22m ago

Trump Signs Iran Understanding at Versailles as Rift With Netanyahu Deepens

Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at Versailles, while Iranian officials hailed it as a victory and talks are set to continue in Switzerland. A Wall Street Journal report says the deal has widened a sharp rift between Trump and Netanyahu over Iran and the war’s next steps.

Ynet
Politics·27m ago

Reserve Officer Oz Ben Nun Calls for a New Israeli Civic Order

Oz Ben Nun, CEO of the Ribuo Center, told Arutz 7 that Israel should rebuild its civic order around service and shared responsibility. He tied that view to his October 7 reserve experience and used it to argue for a tougher approach to Haredi enlistment, economic incentives, and political reform.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·27m ago

Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Tells Samaria Leader: ‘We Have a Common Goal’

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan met Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer in Ljubljana at the request of Prime Minister Janez Janša. The talks focused on Judea and Samaria, while Janša’s new government has rolled back anti-Israel measures and signaled a major policy shift.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·28m ago

Lil Nas X Says He Has Been Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

Lil Nas X said he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder after treatment in rehab and mental health care. He said he feels better, is making new music, and is preparing his next album, Dreamboy.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·29m ago

Israel and U.S. Clash Over Troop Deployment in Southern Lebanon

An Israeli official said Israel is in tough talks with the U.S. over keeping forces in southern Lebanon and will not withdraw from its positions. The comments followed an Israeli strike on a rocket launcher and a sharp public critique from Donald Trump of Israel’s Lebanon operations.

Walla·+2 outlets · 67% center
Economy·31m ago

Study Finds Family Businesses and Private Equity Can Thrive Together

A Hebrew-language analysis by Dr. Nava Michaeli-Tabri and Eilon Pinhas says private equity can succeed in family firms when it values the family’s intangible assets. Based on research into three Israeli family companies, the article argues that the best deals combine professional management with preserved family knowledge, trust and culture.

Globes
Politics·31m ago

Coalition figures warn U.S.-Iran memorandum hurts Israel's security interests

Israeli officials sharply criticized the new U.S.-Iran memorandum that took effect overnight, saying it harms Israel’s security and regional interests. Minister Ofir Sofer and Likud MK Avichay Buaron both said Israel will not accept a withdrawal from Lebanon, while Trump and Pezeshkian signed the deal in France and Tehran.

Kan News·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·32m ago

Karlin-Stublin adopts school uniform policy to cut costs and curb competition

Karlin-Stolin announced a gradual new uniform policy for boys in all of its Torah schools in Israel starting in the 5787 school year. The move aims to reduce competition, preserve modesty, and lower costs for large families, with discounted uniforms arranged through clothing companies.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·35m ago

Expanded Supreme Court panel hears challenges to state comptroller appointment

Israel’s Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the appointment of attorney Rabilo as state comptroller, focusing on ballot secrecy and alleged conflict of interest with Benjamin Netanyahu. The hearing became heated as justices sharply questioned the petitioners, while retired Justice Yosef Elron joined the challenge.

Kikar HaShabbat·+8 outlets · 56% center
Security·35m ago

Four settler homes demolished in overnight West Bank operations

Israeli forces demolished four homes overnight at several West Bank settlement sites, including Tel Telpiyot in Binyamin and Kochav Yehuda in Gush Etzion. Residents said the raids were violent and included property damage and animal seizures, while another outpost near Ash Kodesh was also destroyed.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Tech·37m ago

Midjourney Plans Ultrasound Hardware and Spa Clinics in Surprise Expansion

Midjourney is moving beyond AI image generation into medical hardware, unveiling plans for a full-body ultrasound device called the Midjourney Scanner. The first unit will open in a San Francisco spa complex, even as the company faces copyright lawsuits from Warner Bros. and Disney.

Calcalist
Health·39m ago

Unvaccinated Infant in Life-Threatening Condition Saved at Shaare Zedek

A one-year-old unvaccinated infant was hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem with life-threatening epiglottitis. Quick diagnosis and intensive treatment saved his life, and he is now improving in the pediatric ward.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center
Culture·39m ago

Michele Pru on beauty, shopping, and happily paying the bill

Michele Pru answered a beauty and style survey at a Wisotsky event, discussing her routines, favorite products, and shopping habits. She said she avoids Botox for now, loves Alo Yoga, and jokingly admitted she likes paying and being “a sucker.”

Walla
Sports·40m ago

Messi Reveals Personal Reason for Tears After Argentina's 3-0 Win

Lionel Messi cried after scoring in Argentina’s 3-0 opening win over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, later saying the emotion came from personal difficulties, not football. Argentine reports linked the strain to his father Jorge Messi’s serious health problems, while Messi’s family watched from the stands.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Culture·43m ago

Jerusalem Creates a Safe Haven for Russian-Language LGBTQ Books Banned by Putin

Jerusalem’s Open House and Kesher Israel have built a preservation library for Russian-language LGBTQ books banned in Russia and Ukraine. The project was boosted by immigrants and refugees from the war, including Mikhail Kiryev, who smuggled banned books to Israel. Leaders say the library is both a cultural archive and a refuge for traumatized Russian and Ukrainian LGBTQ newcomers.

Calcalist
Economy·45m ago

Tel Aviv shares fall again after U.S.-Iran deal announcement

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened lower after the U.S.-Iran agreement was announced. Banking, infrastructure, energy and cleantech stocks led the declines, while chip companies were comparatively strong.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center
Culture·45m ago

Jurassic World: Dominion Revealed as the Most Expensive Film Ever Made

Financial filings show Universal spent $658.8 million making Jurassic World: Dominion, the most expensive film ever produced. The COVID-19-era shoot in Britain caused major delays and costs, though tax rebates lowered the net cost and the film still grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
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Security06:50 · 1h ago

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

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Germany has positioned two naval vessels in the Red Sea as part of preparations for a possible military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. He said any future German military steps would depend on how talks between the United States and Iran develop.

Pistorius also said that any action requiring the clearing of naval mines in the area would be carried out only with the approval of both Iran and Oman. The comments point to Germany preparing for contingencies while stressing that any mission in the strategic waterway would require regional consent and remain tied to the diplomatic track.

The statement did not specify when the ships were deployed or whether Germany has decided to proceed with an operation. It indicates, however, that Berlin is actively planning for scenarios connected to heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

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