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General·3m ago

Unistream Teams Up With Israeli Ministries to Turn Teen Ideas Into National Solutions

Unistream is working with Israeli government bodies and the Israel Electric Corporation to mentor youth from the periphery on agriculture and energy projects. The initiative includes 16 agriculture programs and five energy teams, with several AI and sustainability startups already in progress. Leaders say the effort is meant to turn teenage creativity into a national asset.

Calcalist
Politics·4m ago

Supreme Court Hears Petitions Against Michael Ravilo’s Appointment as State Comptroller

Israel’s High Court heard petitions against Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller, focusing on alleged conflicts of interest and claims about a secret vote being recorded. The court also saw a public courtroom clash, while Ravilo and the Knesset legal adviser defended the appointment as lawful.

Channel 13·+9 outlets · 60% center
World·4m ago

Reports of Three More Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon

Lebanese sources reported three more Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, including a drone strike in Tabnit and another between Haddatha and Kharayeb. A separate Israeli drone reportedly dropped grenades in Beit Yahoun, causing injuries.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·6m ago

Judges Question Whether Ravilo’s Appointment Should Be Voided Over Netanyahu Ties

Israel’s Supreme Court justices Ruth Ronen and Gila Kanfi-Steinitz questioned a petition to cancel Michael Ravilo’s appointment over ties to Benjamin Netanyahu. They suggested a future conflict-of-interest arrangement might be enough, and said any challenge may need to focus on that arrangement once it is set.

Ynet
Tech·12m ago

Meta adds live-shopping tools for Facebook and Instagram

Meta is launching new live-shopping tools on Facebook and Instagram over the coming weeks. The update lets brands sell during live broadcasts and gives creators new ways to earn commissions from product links and tags.

Walla
Security·16m ago

Israeli Ministry Exposes Iranian Social Media Campaign Aimed at Spreading Fear

Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry said it uncovered an Iranian social media campaign using fake accounts to spread fear and division among Israelis during the war. The operation used X, AI-generated content, and impersonation tactics, and the findings were handed to security officials.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 80% right-leaning
Health·18m 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·19m 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·23m 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·23m 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·24m 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·25m 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·28m 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·32m 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·33m 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·37m 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·38m 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·38m 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·39m 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·41m 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·42m 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·42m 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
Security·45m 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·47m 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
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Culture07:00 · 1h ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen: Helping Family Is Not a Paid Favor

Religious
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

In a short daily religious video segment on Kikar HaShabbat, Rabbi Yigal Cohen, head of the Yabia Omer institutions and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council, offers a one-minute encouragement drawn from the book Chovot HaLevavot. The clip is presented as part of the site's regular “60-second inspiration” feature.

The headline theme of the segment asks whether a person who helps his or her family should expect payment. The message stresses that support given to close relatives should not be treated as work done for compensation. The item is described as a brief, current moral reflection aimed at viewers seeking daily spiritual reinforcement.

No broader event, dispute, or policy issue is reported in the text. The article mainly serves as a notice for the video and identifies Rabbi Cohen as the speaker and source of the teaching.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat