First Israeli Premier League player at a World Cup since 2014

Security·1m ago

IDF Releases Map Showing New Deployment in Southern Lebanon

The IDF released a map showing its forces redeployed in southern Lebanon after an Iran-US memorandum of understanding was signed. The army said it is positioned about 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory for operational reasons.

Ynet

Culture·7m ago

Daniel Zamir and Berry Sakharof Release New Duet "Yimlokh"

Daniel Zamir has released "Yimlokh," a new song based on words from the Saturday Musaf prayer. The track is a duet with Berry Sakharof, whom Zamir praised as an inspiration. Zamir dedicated the song to God.

Arutz Sheva

Economy·8m ago

Housing Starts Rise, but Construction Times Stretch Further

Israel saw more housing permits, starts and completions over the past year, but average building times also lengthened. The Central Bureau of Statistics said the longest delays were recorded despite gains in construction activity and urban renewal projects.

Calcalist·+2 outlets

Security·8m ago

Zelensky Warns Moscow Will Also Pay If Ukraine Burns

Volodymyr Zelensky warned that if Russia keeps escalating the war, Moscow will also be hit. His comments followed morning strikes on oil refineries in Moscow.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·9m ago

Guy Peleg blasts Tali Gottlieb after immunity decision sparks uproar

Guy Peleg opened his 103fm radio show with a fierce attack on MK Tali Gottlieb after her immunity from prosecution was approved. He also criticized Benjamin Netanyahu and coalition members for backing her despite Shin Bet warnings about the security risks of her conduct.

Srugim

General·9m ago

Chabad Says It Operates 941 Centers Across Israel

Chabad's youth organization says it now operates 941 Chabad Houses in Israel, staffed by 1,335 emissary families. The report details major activity in education, welfare, outreach, and digital services, including millions of annual participations and new donors.

Arutz Sheva

Culture·9m ago

The Red Heifer as a Symbol of Life After Confronting Death

The article interprets the red heifer ritual as a Jewish response to death, human limits, and the need to return to life. Drawing on medical experience, the author says modern progress can create an illusion of control, but death still shatters it. She argues that the Torah points instead to humility, continuity, and renewed life.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Security·11m ago

Ukraine drone strike hits Moscow refinery, threatening fuel supplies

Ukraine struck the Kapotnya refinery in Moscow with drone-based weapons, causing a major fire and disrupting a facility that supplies much of the capital’s fuel. The attack halted operations, hit airports and roads, and intensified Russia’s fuel crisis.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning

Sports·12m ago

New York Prepares Massive Parade for Knicks' Long-Awaited Championship

The New York Knicks will celebrate their first championship in 53 years with a Thursday parade through Manhattan. More than 1 million people are expected, and New York is deploying 10,000 police officers for security.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Politics·13m ago

Yesh Atid MK denies breaking ranks in state comptroller vote, attacks online pressure

Yaron Levi of Yesh Atid denied that anyone can know how he voted in the secret election for state comptroller. He accused his critics of behaving like a “poison machine” after they demanded he disclose his ballot.

Ynet

Politics·14m ago

Report Alleges Police Broke Procedure Only at Haredi Protests

A Kikar HaShabbat investigation alleges Israeli police systematically violated procedure at Haredi protests, including direct stun-grenade fire and severe injuries. Police have suspended one officer and said some personnel acted outside the rules, while a prior complaint to the commissioner went unanswered.

Kikar HaShabbat

Security·14m ago

Bat Yam Lynching Case from Operation Guardian of the Walls Ends in 9 Convictions

Nine people were convicted over the Bat Yam lynching during Operation Guardian of the Walls. Five of the defendants were found guilty of terrorism offenses. The article does not give sentencing details.

Kan News

Sports·15m ago

Ronaldo Faces Fierce Criticism After Portugal Draw With DR Congo

Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoreless 90-minute display drew intense criticism. Pundits blamed both Ronaldo’s decline and Roberto Martinez for keeping him on the field, while Portugal now prepare to meet Uzbekistan.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center

Security·17m ago

Life Sentence for Man Who Killed His Partner in Central Israel

The Central District Court in Lod sentenced Moshe Atiyas to life in prison plus two more years for murdering his partner, Sigalit Barakha, 54, the mother of his three children. He was also ordered to pay her family 258,000 shekels in compensation.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% center

General·17m ago

A memorial collection marks a year since Staff Sgt. Stav Halfon was killed in Gaza

TERMINAL X and the Halfon family launched a memorial shirt collection one year after Staff Sgt. Stav Halfon was killed in Khan Younis. The project uses the autumn leaf as his symbol and is sold at no profit. His family says it is meant to keep his story and values alive.

Now 14

General·17m ago

Reporter gets stuck while trying to rescue kitten in Netivot

Channel 14 southern reporter Ariel Idan went to Netivot on Wednesday to rescue a kitten trapped on a commercial center roof. He climbed a tree, got stuck himself, and was later helped down by fire and rescue crews.

Now 14

Economy·18m ago

Sale of Cal Enters Final Stretch as Antitrust Ruling Looms

Cal’s sale to Union Group and Harel Investments is awaiting a final antitrust ruling expected in the coming days. The key obstacle is possible overlap involving Shufersal’s card program, Be pharmacy chain, and Union’s stake in Super-Pharm. If the deal fails for regulatory reasons, the buyers must compensate Bank Discount.

Globes·+1 outlet

Culture·19m ago

Shlomo Artzi Songs Reimagined With Andalusian Orchestra Sound

Shlomo Artzi’s songs have been reworked for the first time with the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod under producer Patrick Sabag. The album revives nine classics and is paired with the single “Kol Yom,” which now features Andalusian arrangement and Moroccan Arabic singing.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center

World·19m ago

Trump Complains About a Low Chair at G7, and Canada’s Prime Minister Steps In

At the G7 meeting in France, Donald Trump complained that his chair was too low and could not be raised. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney then gave Trump his own seat. The moment was filmed and circulated widely online.

Kikar HaShabbat

Tech·20m ago

OpenAI Recruits AI Pioneer Noam Shazeer After Google’s Costly Return

Noam Shazeer, one of the key minds behind the transformer architecture, is leaving Google and joining OpenAI. Google had paid about $2.7 billion in 2024 to bring him back through a Character.AI licensing deal and talent hire. OpenAI says he will focus on new AI architectures and improving transformers.

Globes·+4 outlets · 100% center

Culture·20m ago

From the Song of the Well to a New Song for the Age of Redemption

Attorney Shalom Vesterail says the Song of the Well in Numbers was a spontaneous national hymn of gratitude for a double miracle. He compares it with other biblical songs and argues that modern Israel should sing anew for the fulfilled prophecies of the present age.

Arutz Sheva

World·21m ago

Horse-Drawn Carriage Crash in Central Park Kills 18-Year-Old Visitor

Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old visitor from India, died after a horse-drawn carriage crash in Central Park, New York. Police are still investigating, and the incident has renewed calls to ban carriage rides in the park.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·22m ago

Shas Rabbi Slams Attorney General Over Draft Fight, Calls It a War on Torah

Rabbi Shlomo Mahfud attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Kol Chai radio, saying the draft controversy is an assault on Torah and religion. He also described past mistreatment of Yemenite immigrant children and visited a military prison this week to meet arrested yeshiva students and married scholars.

Arutz Sheva

World·22m ago

Antwerp Jewish Community Pulls Out of Interfaith Project After Old Antisemitic Posts Surface

The Jewish community in Antwerp canceled an interfaith project after a background check on journalist Khadija Akok revealed old antisemitic and pro-terror posts. Akok said the posts were about 12 years old and did not reflect her current views, but the community still withdrew.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Politics·22m ago

Shas attacks police over ultra-Orthodox draft protests, after officer suspended

Shas lawmaker Michael Malkieli accused police of brutalizing ultra-Orthodox protesters after demonstrations over military enlistment, and said the force was ignoring other crime. Motti Babchik said a separate rally near Prison 10 was peaceful, drew about 20,000 people, and could lead to more actions.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning

Politics·23m ago

Israel Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Reported Apartheid Comparison

Israel has cut off contacts with Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top foreign policy official, after a report that she compared Israel to apartheid South Africa. The move comes as the EU remains split on Israel, while it has recently moved more forcefully against settlements.

Globes·+9 outlets · 56% center

General·24m ago

Jerusalem Faction Files Complaints to Police Investigators Over Protest Policing

A Haredi group tied to the Jerusalem Faction is filing complaints to Mahash over police conduct during yesterday’s Route 4 protest. The demonstration, against the arrest of a yeshiva student who refused enlistment, led to clashes, injuries, arrests, and major traffic disruption in Gush Dan.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Politics·25m ago

Knesset legal adviser says there is no evidence of a directive to film lawmakers

At a High Court hearing on petitions against Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller, the Knesset’s legal adviser denied there was any evidence lawmakers were told to film themselves. Attorney Itzhak Bart said officials checked the matter, received denials, and had only rumors, not proof.

Ynet

Politics·29m ago

Reserve Duty Demands Stability From the State Too

Oral Yosef says Israel’s reservists keep answering duty while the state fails to provide stable constitutional rules. He argues that a “thin constitution” is needed to restore trust, limit unilateral power, and create a durable framework for political conflict.

Arutz Sheva

Security·30m ago

Four Complaints Filed Against Former Police Officer and Taxi Driver Suspected of Raping Teenager

Police say four complaints have been filed against Albert Yeshmaillov, a 33-year-old taxi driver and former police officer suspected of raping a 16-year-old passenger. Investigators released another photo of him to help find additional victims.

Ynet

Culture·32m ago

Shmicha Friedman Releases New Version of "Shamil" for 3 Tammuz

Shmicha Friedman released a new version of the Chabad tune "Shamil" for 3 Tammuz, the yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The performance sets to music words from Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson’s 1951 remarks, a phrase long used by Chabad Hasidim to express longing and hope for redemption.

Arutz Sheva

Culture·32m ago

Herodium’s Pool Reopens in a Heritage and Tourism Milestone

Herod’s Pool at Herodium was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by senior Israeli officials, local leaders, and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee. Speakers framed the project as a historic heritage and tourism milestone and said it would lead to further restoration work, including Solomon’s Pools.

Arutz Sheva

Security·33m ago

Mass Drone Attack Disrupts Moscow Airports in Russia

Russian officials said Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets inside Russia. All airports serving Moscow were shut and flights were suspended until further notice.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% center

World·35m ago

French-Algerian Influencer Held in Morocco After Viral Criticism of Local Driving and Police

Yas Naubelle, a French-Algerian influencer, was detained at Marrakech airport after posting a TikTok criticizing Moroccan driving and police. Authorities suspect her of defamatory digital content, and she remains held in Morocco without confirmed charges.

Ynet

Politics·35m ago

Netanyahu Pays Tribute to Reservist Alex Filin Killed in South Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eulogized reservist Alex Filin, who was killed by an explosive device in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu said Filin had a strong sense of mission, Zionism, and love for Israel, after immigrating from Ukraine and serving in Nahal and the reserves.

Ynet·+11 outlets · 55% center

Tech·38m ago

Dream Raises $260 Million at $3 Billion Valuation to Sell Sovereign AI to Governments

Dream, founded in 2023 by Shalev Hulio, Sebastian Kurz and Gil Dolev, raised $260 million at a $3 billion valuation. The Israeli company is selling sovereign AI and cyber platforms to governments and critical infrastructure operators. It says the new funding supports its push to give states independent control over AI systems and data.

Ynet·+1 outlet

World·39m ago

Mystery Airstrike on Sudan Gold Mines Kills at Least 15 Near Egyptian Border

At least 15 people were killed and more than 50 wounded in an airstrike on gold-mining sites in northeast Sudan near the Egyptian border. Sudanese miners and local figures blamed the Egyptian army, but no official has claimed responsibility.

Kikar HaShabbat

Sports·40m ago

Ibrahima Konaté Completes Real Madrid Move Through 2030

Real Madrid announced the signing of French defender Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool on Thursday. The 27-year-old signed through 2030 as part of José Mourinho's new project. Konaté joins after five years at Liverpool and 28 caps for France.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Politics·41m ago

Israel Should Engage Europe, Not Retreat Into Isolation, Column Argues

A Hebrew opinion column says Israel is damaging its own diplomacy by cutting ties with EU officials and relying on personal friendships in Europe. It argues that Hungary under Peter Magyar will stay close to Israel, but only on the basis of Hungarian interests and EU engagement. The piece calls for dialogue with Europe instead of isolation.

Walla

General·43m ago

Rafael to Conduct Controlled Test in Krayot, Noise May Be Heard

Rafael said it will carry out a planned controlled test at the David Institute in the Krayot during the afternoon. The company warned that noise may be heard and said rescue and security services have been notified.

Ynet

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