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Sports·7m ago

First Israeli Premier League player at a World Cup since 2014

Christian Martinez of Ironi Kiryat Shmona became the first Israeli Premier League player to appear in a World Cup match since 2014. He started for Panama against Ghana, missed a major chance, and was later substituted before Ghana scored in stoppage time to win 1-0.

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Economy·10m ago

Two Space Stocks Could Ride the Commercial Space Boom, Analysts Say

KeyBanc says the commercial space market is expanding fast and highlights Rocket Lab and Firefly Aerospace as top opportunities. Rocket Lab reported strong first-quarter 2026 growth and a $2.2 billion backlog, while Firefly posted better-than-expected results and won a $75 million NASA contract. Both stocks have strong buy support, with upside targets of 29% and 61%, respectively.

Globes
Economy·12m ago

Travel Coats Go Viral as Flyers Try to Beat Baggage Fees

Social-media videos are reviving “wearable luggage,” travel coats with many pockets meant to help passengers avoid baggage fees. The most prominent example is Voyage Coat, but the article says the idea is costly, uncomfortable, and legally gray. Airlines have not targeted it yet, though they may act if it becomes widespread.

Ynet
Culture·12m ago

Herodium Hosts Major Heritage Event for First Time in 2,000 Years

Herodium in the Judean Desert hosted the opening of an international heritage and antiquities conference, drawing Israeli and foreign officials, including U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee. The event featured a major historical performance, speeches by Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu and others, and the revival of a 2,000-year-old site as a living cultural venue.

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Culture·13m ago

Agam Buhbut Reveals a Wedding Gift Song Live at Caesarea

Agam Buhbut has released "Le'olamim," a love ballad she wrote for her brother Ron and his partner Nisan’s wedding. She first revealed the song live at Caesarea Amphitheater, where the surprise moved the audience and family alike.

Srugim
General·16m 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
General·16m ago

Life Sentence and Two More Years for Murder of Sigalit Baruch in Lod

Moshe Atiyas was sentenced by the Central District Court in Lod to life in prison plus two years for the aggravated murder of his partner, Sigalit Baruch. The court also ordered him to pay 258,000 shekels in compensation to her family and rejected his claims of mental impairment and reduced responsibility.

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Politics·18m 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·18m 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·20m 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
General·20m ago

Channel 13 embarrassment after impostor employee is exposed

Channel 13 News said it was duped by a woman who worked there for only one week and posed as a staffer. The impostor was exposed by "Big Brother" contestant Abraham Aklum, who was contacted by her and then alerted the company. She was fired immediately.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·21m ago

Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch,' Dies at 35

Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch," died at 35 after meningitis and a blood infection. She had recently been hospitalized for malnutrition, and her partner had launched a GoFundMe campaign as her condition became critical.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 80% center
Tech·25m ago

Google unveils its first Gemini-powered home speaker

Google introduced the Google Home Speaker, its first Gemini-based AI speaker for the home, on Wednesday night. It goes on pre-order for $99.99 and will reach stores later this month. The speaker adds natural conversation, smart-home hub features, upgraded audio, and Nest camera history analysis.

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Tech·26m 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·30m 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·32m 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·33m 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·37m 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·37m 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·38m 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·39m 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·42m 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·46m ago

Shimon Gershon launches 12 million shekel fintech to disrupt rental guarantees

Shimon Gershon has launched "Aravuyot Yashir," a new fintech company for Israel’s rental market, backed by 12 million shekels. The platform offers tenants a digital guarantee without a cash deposit in about five minutes, and the company is already working with major real estate firms and planning a partnership with Phoenix Smart.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
Economy·46m 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·46m 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·51m 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
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Politics07:18 · 1h ago

Diaspora Ministry Says Iran Ran Dozens of Fake Profiles to Spread War Lies

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The story · English

A special report by Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism says Iran operated dozens of fake social media profiles aimed at spreading falsehoods and exaggerating war damage to demoralize the public in Israel and abroad.

According to the report, the campaign began during “Rising Lion” and “With All Its Might” and has intensified since then. The main messages focused on claims of a very high death toll in Israel, distribution of images of destruction and ruin, and assertions that senior Israeli officials had been killed.

The ministry said the posts reached hundreds of thousands of followers and generated millions of views. One fake profile, “Yehudi Temani,” drew 1 million views, 2,200 shares and 6,300 comments.

Another fake account under the name “Yitzhak A. Humami” reached 4.4 million views, 6,900 shares and 6,300 comments, according to the report.

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