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General·5m ago

Tel Aviv’s New Schnitzel Spot Draws Long Lines and Big Buzz

Oscar’s, a new schnitzel restaurant on Nahalat Binyamin in Tel Aviv, has become a major buzz spot with 30 to 40 minute waits. It is run by Tal Rashbavski and serves 88-shekel schnitzels in a self-service format, opening only from 6 p.m. The review also highlights its wine prices, side dishes, and all-evening free mashed-potato refills.

Ynet
Security·5m 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·+4 outlets · 80% center
Culture·8m ago

Niv and Assaf’s Secret Honeymoon in Sicily Comes to Light

Niv and Assaf, a couple who met on "Marriage at First Sight," took a honeymoon trip to Sicily. Photos showed them enjoying classic Italian scenes, food and scenery, while the show teased more developments in later episodes.

Srugim
World·8m ago

Trump and Netanyahu Clash as U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal

A Wall Street Journal report says tensions between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump have sharply worsened over the U.S. push to settle the conflict with Iran. Their clashes came as Washington and Tehran signed a preliminary agreement in France and set new talks for Switzerland.

Kikar HaShabbat·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Culture·11m 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·12m 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
Politics·13m 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·13m 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·14m 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·15m 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
Politics·18m 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
Sports·19m 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·21m 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
Economy·22m 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·24m 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
Tech·24m 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·24m 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
Politics·26m 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
Politics·27m 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
General·28m 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·29m 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·33m 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
Culture·36m 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·36m 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·37m 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
Politics·39m 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·43m 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
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Sports08:46 · 1h ago

What Dor Peretz Would Find at Dinamo Zagreb if He Signs

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

Israeli league scoring leader Dor Peretz flew to Zagreb to examine Dinamo Zagreb’s offer, and the article outlines what awaits him if he joins the Croatian champions. Dinamo are one of the biggest clubs in Croatia and the former Yugoslavia, with a highly influential fan base. The club recently changed presidents after the dramatic events of 2024/25, when Fabio Cannavaro’s team lost the title. This season, former player Mario Kovacevic is in charge and has stabilized the side.

Dinamo won last season’s Croatian league title and will enter the Champions League in the second qualifying round, where they face Swiss side Thun. The club also beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-1 in last season’s Europa League. Until the previous season, Martin Baturina, son of former Bnei Yehuda player Mate, played there. In 2025/26, Dinamo reached the Europa League knockout round play-offs and took the title by a commanding 18-point margin over second-place Hajduk Split.

One of Dinamo’s standout players last season was attacking midfielder Luka Stojkovic, who scored seven goals and added 12 assists. He is now linked with Lazio, so Peretz could potentially replace him. The squad also includes Ismael Bennacer, the Algerian former Milan midfielder.

The article says Dinamo’s midfield, like Maccabi Tel Aviv’s, was highly influential in creating chances and driving play from deeper areas, which could suit Peretz professionally. Peretz scored 19 goals this season and has previously played abroad, in a brief spell with Venezia in Italy, but Dinamo would represent a much bigger stage as a dominant club in a league more similar to Israel’s. If he does move, he would arrive as a first-choice player.

Read the original at N12