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Politics·7m ago

Israel's Foreign Minister Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Apartheid Claim

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Israel is cutting ties with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after reports she compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. He said the freeze will last until she retracts the statement, which was reportedly made in closed meetings in Mexico City in May.

Mako·+3 outlets · 75% center
Sports·7m ago

Near-Sellout Expected for Game 2 of the Tel Aviv Derby

Hapoel Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 2 of the playoff final tonight at 8:50 p.m. Maccabi lead the series 1-0 after a 96-75 win in Game 1. About 9,000 fans are expected at Menora Mivtachim Arena.

N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·9m ago

Indictment Filed Against Truck Driver Over Fatal Gas Station Strike

Southern District prosecutors filed a reckless manslaughter indictment Monday against a 55-year-old Haifa truck driver in the June 5 death of an 81-year-old gas station worker near Nir Banim. Police say an argument escalated outside a convenience store before the driver struck the victim and killed him.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·13m ago

Omer Peretz says he did not expect Hapoel Petah Tikva’s budget to rise

Omer Peretz said Hapoel Petah Tikva’s budget did not rise for the new season, despite expectations. In a Sport 5 interview published June 18, 2026, he discussed last season’s playoff success, summer transfer speculation, and the influence of his late father, Viki Peretz.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·14m ago

Rabbi Nachman: The Red Heifer Teaches Us to Find Our Inner Good

A Hasidic commentary on the red heifer says its lesson is to find the good point within yourself. The article argues that self-judgment softens through favorable self-assessment, which leads to purity, repentance, and spiritual rise. It also warns against both despair and arrogance.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·15m ago

Jerusalem Bars Turn World Cup Viewing into Citywide Festival

Jerusalem is turning 16 bars into World Cup viewing hubs with screenings, events, panels and prizes. The city is also offering a digital fan passport and a grand prize trip to Euro 2028. Officials say the project is meant to boost local businesses and create a shared citywide football experience.

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Sports·21m ago

Dor Peretz Travels to Croatia to Consider Dynamo Zagreb Offer

Dor Peretz has flown to Croatia to consider a stronger offer from Dynamo Zagreb as contract talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv stall. Maccabi improved its bid to about $430,000 a season, but that is still far below his current salary and the Croatian offer, while Beitar Jerusalem has also entered the race.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 80% center
Politics·21m ago

Sukkot Visits Kafr Aqab School, Says Terror-Linked Schools Should Lose Funding

Under heavy security, MK Zvi Sukkot visited a school in Kafr Aqab, north Jerusalem, and locals threw stones at him. He said schools teaching Palestinian Authority materials that incite terror should be shut down and cut off from Israeli state funding.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·24m ago

Trump blasts right-wing Iran critics as 'fools,' points to market gains

Donald Trump attacked conservative critics of his Iran policy, calling them fools and using market gains and falling oil prices to defend his approach. The comments came after a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and amid criticism that the deal is too soft on Iran’s nuclear program.

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

El Al may pay 50 million shekels in long-running air cargo cartel case

El Al is seeking court approval for a class-action settlement worth about 50 million shekels over alleged air cargo price coordination. The proposed payout covers shipments from 2000 to 2006, with any leftover funds earmarked for rebuilding communities near Gaza.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
World·29m ago

Trump lashes out at critics of Iran memorandum, says he may resume strikes

Donald Trump angrily defended his memorandum of understanding with Iran, rejecting criticism and saying he could return to bombing Iran if the deal fails. The agreement freezes Iranian uranium enrichment for 12 to 15 years and eases sanctions gradually, while critics in the U.S. and Israel denounce it and Iran calls it a win.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Politics·33m ago

Israeli Column Warns Youth Job Avoidance Could Create Security Risks

The column warns that young people’s avoidance of low-paid work is creating labor shortages and pushing countries toward dependence on migrants. It says Israel, because of its security needs, cannot absorb illegal migrant communities indefinitely and cites growing crime among their children. The writer argues Benjamin Netanyahu once tried to address the issue but abandoned the plan under right-wing pressure.

Walla
Sports·34m 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.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Economy·37m 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·39m 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·39m 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·40m 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·43m 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·45m 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·45m 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·47m 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·47m 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·48m 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·52m 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·53m 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.

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Politics08:01 · 1h ago

Israeli Official Says Jerusalem Will Not Back Down on Lebanon Position

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

An Israeli official described as close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Reuters that Jerusalem has no intention of retreating from its position on Lebanon. The comment comes amid ongoing discussions over the future deployment of the Israel Defense Forces in southern Lebanon.

The official said the talks with the United States are “stubborn” or hard-fought, suggesting disagreement over what Israeli military presence, if any, should remain in the area. No further details were provided about the status of the negotiations or the specific terms being discussed.

The statement indicates that Israel is holding firm while diplomatic contacts continue with Washington over the postwar arrangement in southern Lebanon. The article does not say when a decision is expected, only that the issue remains under negotiation.

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