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Sports·6m ago

World Cup Day 8: First Teams Can Clinch a Place in the Round of 32

The 2026 World Cup enters its second week on June 18, 2026, with several teams able to clinch qualification to the Round of 32. Czech Republic, Switzerland, Canada, Qatar, Mexico, and South Korea are among the teams in focus as the second group-stage matches begin. Mexico and South Korea headline the night’s biggest showdown in Guadalajara.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·7m ago

Supreme Court Hears Petitions Challenging Election of Netanyahu’s Lawyer as State Comptroller

The High Court is hearing seven petitions against Michael Ravilo’s election as state comptroller, amid claims that secret-ballot recording and conflicts of interest invalidated the vote. Justices pressed both sides on whether documenting ballots breached secrecy, while Ravilo’s lawyers said there was no proof of any instruction. The Knesset elected Ravilo on June 3 after a second round, 61 to 57 over Yosef Elron, and the current comptroller’s term ends this month.

Calcalist·+10 outlets · 60% center
Sports·10m ago

Dan Biton’s return remains uncertain as Hapoel Beersheba prepares for Champions League qualifiers

Hapoel Beersheba is preparing for its Champions League second qualifying round, but Dan Biton’s availability remains unclear. The midfielder, diagnosed in March with viral myocarditis, is still being tested and may miss the matches in late July. The club is also looking for a left back, while Miguel Vitor’s future will be decided after his vacation.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·11m ago

Jalen Hoard Is Carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv's Title Hopes

Jalen Hoard has become central to Maccabi Tel Aviv's title push after a breakout playoff run and a tense act of defense for teammate Jimmy Clark in Game 1. After a difficult season and rumors he might leave, Maccabi extended him on a three-year, $5 million-a-year deal and is building its future around him.

Walla
Sports·11m ago

Israel Women Draw Switzerland in World Cup Qualification Playoff

Israel’s women’s national team will face Switzerland in the first round of the World Cup qualifying playoff. The tie is over two legs in October, with the winner advancing to meet Austria or Kosovo for a possible path to the 2027 World Cup.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·12m ago

The Lesson From 1918: Victory Must End the Threat, Not Just Pause It

A Hebrew opinion article argues that Israel must not end its fight with Iran on defensive terms, but only by toppling the Iranian regime. Using World War I and World War II as examples, it says partial victory and reliance on fortifications can invite the next war.

Now 14
Security·12m ago

Most defendants in Bat Yam lynching case convicted of terrorism offense

An Israeli court ruled that five defendants in the Bat Yam lynching of Saeed Mousa committed a terrorist act, aggravated intentional damage. Prosecutors said the attack was racist and nationalist in motive, and the state will seek sentencing that matches the severity of the case.

Channel 13·+2 outlets · 100% center
Economy·14m ago

Seismic gas exploration in Israel is set to restart in September

A seismic ship is expected to reach Israel in September to begin active gas exploration in Block I held by NewMed, BP and SOCAR. The search, delayed for years by war, diplomacy and licensing issues, would be the first active exploration since small 2022 discoveries. Officials say new finds could boost Israel’s energy security and postpone the need to import gas.

Globes
Sports·16m ago

Dor Peretz Heads to Zagreb After Breaking with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Dor Peretz left for Croatia on Thursday to finalize a likely two-year move to Dinamo Zagreb after a breakdown in talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv. The 31-year-old captain, last season’s Israeli Premier League top scorer with 19 goals, had also attracted interest from clubs in Israel and abroad.

Walla·+4 outlets · 80% center
Politics·17m ago

EU Foreign Policy Chief Urges Dialogue After Saar Threatens to Cut Ties

Kaja Kallas replied after Gideon Saar said he would cut off contact with her over a reported apartheid comparison involving Israel. She said dialogue is essential, the EU wants productive ties with Israel, and the two-state solution remains the only path to peace.

Ynet·+9 outlets · 56% center
Politics·18m ago

Sefi Ovadia says a Netanyahu ally pressured him to make room for Bardugo on GLZ

Sefi Ovadia says a Netanyahu-linked associate pressured him to stop opposing GLZ changes and accept Yaakov Bardugo in a prime-time slot. He says the effort was part of a broader push to control the station, echoing a 2023 dispute over his criticism of Bardugo and his hearing by then-acting commander Dani Zaken.

Behadrei Haredim
World·21m ago

Former Hamas Activist in Germany Says He Wants Asylum in Israel

Iehab Omar, a former Hamas activist from Bethlehem, says a prison term and years of indoctrination led to a complete change in worldview. Now in Germany, he says he faces deportation to the Palestinian Authority and death, and is asking Israel to grant him asylum.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·21m ago

Shlomo Artzi’s Songs Reimagined with an Andalusian Sound

Patrick Sebag and the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra of Ashdod have released a new project reworking Shlomo Artzi’s songs with Andalusian arrangements and his original vocals. The album includes nine songs and is led by the single “Kol Yom.”

Arutz Sheva·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·22m ago

Sami Khedira Expected to Join Mourinho’s Staff at Real Madrid

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is building a new staff for next season, and Sami Khedira is expected to join as an assistant. Spanish reports say he would fill a role similar to Aitor Karanka’s, while Pepe may also return and Mourinho’s long-time aides are likely to stay.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·23m ago

Court Grants Sabrina Carpenter a Five-Year Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker

A court granted Sabrina Carpenter a five-year restraining order against William Applegate, 31, after she said he repeatedly tried to enter her home and attacked security. The order keeps him 100 yards away from Carpenter, her sister, and her partner, and becomes permanent after a temporary order issued on May 29.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·23m ago

Intermediaries Used Trump’s Birthday to Push Iran Deal, Report Says

A New York Times investigation says Qatar and Pakistan used Trump’s birthday to pressure Iran into accepting a ceasefire memorandum. The deal nearly collapsed after an Israeli strike in Beirut, but Trump’s condemnation and Qatari pressure helped salvage it.

Globes
Security·26m ago

Israel Signals It Will Keep Operating in Lebanon Despite U.S.-Iran Deal

Israeli officials said the IDF will keep operating in Lebanon under the political leadership’s instructions, despite the new U.S.-Iran agreement. They said Israel will hold the yellow line, extend security control into the sea, and continue removing threats if necessary.

Kikar HaShabbat·+5 outlets · 67% center
Security·26m ago

IDF Maps Its New Positioning in Southern Lebanon After Ceasefire

The IDF published a map showing its post-ceasefire deployment in southern Lebanon, about 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory. It said troops have advanced beyond the previous yellow line, crossed the Litani, and also established a maritime security zone.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Security·28m ago

Suspected Wife Beater Tells Judge, “I Will Kill Her,” as Custody Is Extended

A Hadera court extended by one day the detention of an Umm al-Fahm man suspected of assaulting his partner in front of their children. Judge Rania Sarogi cited possible witness testimony, the suspect’s record and the lack of a detention alternative, while the suspect shouted that he would kill her.

Kan News
General·28m ago

Israel’s chief rabbis urge police restraint amid political unrest

Israel’s chief rabbis met police rabbis on Thursday after a tense protest week, urging police to avoid political involvement and to use restraint. The meeting also accompanied the publication of a second book on halachic issues in police service. Separately, Tel Aviv court extended by one day the detention of a protester filmed attacking a detective during the Route 4 blockade.

Ynet
Politics·29m ago

Likud lawyer says lawmakers filmed for social media impact, not orders

Attorney Ilan Bombach, representing Likud in petitions against Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller, said there is no evidence anyone ordered lawmakers to record events. He said seven MKs told him they filmed because it performs well on social media and attracts viewers.

Ynet
Economy·30m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Boycott of Coca-Cola Is Held Up as a Model for Religious Zionists

The article urges religious Zionists to copy the ultra-Orthodox boycott strategy against companies tied to Channel 12’s owner, Dudi Weisman. It presents the reported Coca-Cola boycott as a way to punish media hostility through consumer power. It cites the earlier Angel Bakeries boycott as proof that such pressure can force apologies.

Srugim
Security·33m ago

Prosecutors Charge Haifa Driver in Fatal Gas Station Hit-and-Run

Prosecutors indicted Michael Cohen, 55, of Haifa for reckless manslaughter in the death of gas station worker Gabi Kamin. The incident followed an argument at a gas station near Moshav Nir Banim, where Cohen allegedly threatened Kamin, hit him with a truck, and kept driving despite knowing Kamin was nearby.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·34m ago

Record Ukrainian drone strike hits Moscow, shutting airports and damaging refinery

Ukraine carried out its largest drone attack on Moscow since the war began, hitting refineries, a shopping center and residential areas. Russia said 17 people were injured, airports were shut and more than 500 flights were disrupted. Zelensky said the strike was retaliation for a Russian attack on Kyiv.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 50% center
General·37m ago

Call for cooperation over mixed-gender tank service

The author urges the IDF, yeshiva leaders, and the Military Rabbinate to work together on the Armored Corps pilot for female combat soldiers. He says the army’s proposed separate-company solution could work only through dialogue that protects religious soldiers’ halakhic and identity concerns while meeting operational needs.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·38m ago

Somaliland Foreign Minister Says Ties With Israel Could Open the Door to Others

Somaliland Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adan said ties with Israel could help win wider recognition for his country. He also said he would not rule out Israeli military cooperation in Somaliland, while Arab and Muslim states allied with Somalia condemned the visit and new embassy.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·39m ago

Hezbollah Leader Ties Ashura Symbolism to Refusal to Disarm

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem used an Ashura speech Wednesday to blend Shiite religious symbolism with hard-line political demands. He rejected disarmament, called for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, praised Iran, and framed Hezbollah’s fight as an existential defense of Lebanon.

Now 14
General·42m ago

Thousands of Sephardic yeshiva students to protest outside Prison 10 tonight

Thousands of Sephardic yeshiva students and alumni are expected to protest tonight outside Prison 10 in Beit Lid over the arrest of Aviel Cohen, a 22-year-old from Netivot. Cohen was detained by police and military police near Ofakim, and his arrest triggered earlier road blockages and protests.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 75% center
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Politics09:15 · 1h ago

Israeli Foreign Minister Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Apartheid Comparison

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Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The story · English

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Monday that he is severing ties with Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, after reports that she compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. Saar said Kallas has been acting “obsessively and disgracefully unfairly” against Israel for some time.

According to Saar, during her recent visit to Mexico, Kallas likened Israel to the “racist apartheid regime that existed in South Africa.” He said he thanks European elected officials who condemned the remarks, but added that Kallas herself has not denied or responded to the report.

“As the foreign minister of the State of Israel, I have no choice but to cut off all contact with Ms. Kallas until she retracts the blood libel she hurled at the Jewish state, which is also the only democracy in the Middle East,” Saar wrote. “And so I am doing.”

Read the original at Walla