Rabbi Shlomo Zveghi Offers a Persian Torah Talk on Parashat Chukat

Culture·6m ago

Summer Shabbat: Can You Ask a Non-Jew to Turn on the Air Conditioner?

Rabbi Yaakov Sini’s daily halakhic segment examines whether a person may ask a non-Jew to turn on the air conditioner on Shabbat. It also covers what to do if the forecast was wrong and the weather is cold.

Kikar HaShabbat

General·7m ago

Tolados Moshe Rebbe Rebukes News Lines and Newspapers at Closed Gathering

At a Hasidic gathering in Beit Shemesh, the Tolados Moshe Rebbe denounced newspapers and news lines as distractions from serving God. He also urged stronger concern for helping others, and the event ended with dancing and blessings.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Security·9m ago

IDF Orders Maximum Readiness for Possible Strike on Iran

The IDF has ordered maximum readiness for possible escalation with Iran or Hezbollah, including a potential strike on Iranian territory. The report also says US refueling aircraft remain a sensitive issue at Ben Gurion Airport, where talks are underway to relocate them to military bases.

Srugim

World·12m ago

Taliban orders smartphone ban for Afghan officials, with reports it is spreading beyond government

The Taliban has begun enforcing a ban on smartphone use for Afghan government workers, threatening phone destruction, prison, and other penalties. Reports say the restriction is already affecting some civilians, and analysts warn it could expand further.

Ynet

Economy·12m ago

Leumi Partners Exits Indirect Stake in Nofar in Deal Expected to Book Up to NIS 300 Million Profit

Leumi Partners is ending its indirect partnership in Nofar Energy and moving to a direct stake, in a deal expected to yield NIS 250 million to NIS 300 million. The move follows a sharp rise in Nofar’s share price and the early repayment of a NIS 450 million loan.

Globes·+1 outlet

Security·14m ago

Reports say Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed Hezbollah operatives hours after ceasefire deal

Lebanese reports said Israel struck targets in southern Lebanon and killed several Hezbollah operatives. The attack was said to have come hours after a ceasefire-related memorandum of understanding was signed.

Srugim

Politics·19m ago

Israel Prepares for Months of Pressure Under a Potential Trump Reversal

Israel is preparing for months of intense political pressure from a possible Trump administration shift, especially over constraints on military action. Netanyahu is pursuing a cautious “yes where possible, no where necessary” approach while insisting Israel will act independently to protect its security, including in southern Lebanon.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·21m ago

Rabbi Yaakov Gloiberman: Not Everything Must Be Understood, But Everything Must Be Accepted

Rabbi Yaakov Gloiberman’s weekly message centers on Parashat Chukat and the red heifer commandment. He says the lesson is to accept some divine laws with faith, humility, and reverence, even when they are not fully understood.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·21m ago

Bennett and Lapid Hold Emergency Meeting After Poll Collapse

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid held an emergency campaign meeting in Ra’anana after a Kan News poll showed their alliance falling from 23 to 17 seats. The same poll put Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! ahead of them with 21 seats for the first time.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center

Politics·22m ago

Haredi parties threaten to block state comptroller vote over daycare law

Ultra-Orthodox parties are threatening to oppose Michael Ravello’s bid for state comptroller unless the coalition passes the daycare subsidy law. The warning followed Thursday’s High Court hearing and renewed tension with the government over draft and welfare legislation.

Walla

Sports·24m ago

Maksim Plakuschenko Signs with Hapoel Ramat Gan

Hapoel Ramat Gan announced the signing of midfielder Maksim Plakuschenko, who left Maccabi Netanya and chose the newly promoted club after speaking with coach Mesay Dego. The club also has an agreement in place for Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Sharif Kiof, pending his release.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Sports·26m ago

New York Braces for Massive Knicks Championship Parade Amid Security Fears

New York will hold a championship parade for the Knicks on Thursday after the team won its first NBA title since 1973. Officials expect millions of fans, but police are on high alert after some celebrations turned violent overnight.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center

General·26m ago

Child briefly reported missing after fire near Modiin Illit kindergarten

A fire near a kindergarten and apartment building in Modiin Illit led to evacuations on Thursday. A child was briefly reported missing during the response, but firefighters found the child quickly and brought the blaze under control.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center

Culture·27m ago

Herod’s Vast Pool Reopened at Herodium in Ceremony Marking Heritage Push

Herod’s giant pool at Herodium in Gush Etzion was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Minister Amichai Eliyahu, and other public figures. Eliyahu said the restoration is part of a broader effort to reclaim and highlight Jewish heritage sites in Judea and Samaria.

Arutz Sheva

Politics·28m ago

Netanyahu Tries to Use Trump Allies to Amend Iran Deal Terms

CNN reported that Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to use Trump-aligned figures, including Mark Levin and Republican senators, to pressure the White House over the Iran deal. Israel wants to change the Lebanon clauses and avoid any commitment to end the fighting there immediately and permanently.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% center

Politics·28m ago

Shas MK Visits Prison 10 Amid Arrests of Haredi Draft Evaders

Shas MK Moshe Abutbul visited Prison 10 on Thursday and met about 10 detainees, saying the party is backing them and working to halt the arrests. The visit followed protests over draft evader arrests, and the detainees said they were encouraged by Aryeh Deri’s efforts.

Now 14

Culture·30m ago

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Pomerantz on the Weekly Zohar Portion for Hukkat

BeChadrei Chareidim published a video segment featuring Rabbi Menachem Mendel Pomerantz on the weekly Zohar reading for Parashat Hukkat. The caption says the discussion deals with Moses’s fear of Og, king of Bashan, because of the covenant sign.

Behadrei Haredim

Tech·31m ago

Security Flaw Could Have Let Anyone Hijack FIFA World Cup Broadcast Systems

A security researcher said a basic authorization flaw in FIFA’s systems could have let anyone access the 2026 World Cup broadcast control panel. FIFA fixed the bug after being alerted, but the organization has not publicly commented.

Ynet

General·35m ago

Kiryat Shmona Businesses Honor Murdered Prison Service Officer with Tribute Song

On the second anniversary of Yochai Avni’s murder, his mother released a memorial song built from his last words and life motto. Businesses and artists from Kiryat Shmona volunteered to produce the song and video, despite the war in northern Israel. Avni, a prison service officer and dog handler, was killed in a stabbing attack at his home in Givon HaHadasha on July 7, 2024.

Now 14

Politics·37m ago

Transport Minister Pushes to Freeze Fare Indexation Before Elections

Israel’s Transport Ministry says Miri Regev is seeking to end automatic fare indexation for public transport, a move that could freeze prices before the elections. The decision would need broader government approval, while a planned July 1 fare update has now been delayed.

Calcalist·+2 outlets · 50% center

General·38m ago

Haifa panel to review new Druze town, with Yavor Junction leading the shortlist

Haifa’s district planning committee will review next week a long-delayed plan for a new Druze town, with Yavor Junction currently ranked highest among five possible sites. The proposal envisions about 1,000 homes on 600 dunams, while the same article also reported strong demand for land near Route 6 and new Ramat Gan renewal approvals.

Globes

World·40m ago

Lebanese Reports Say 3 Killed in Southern Airstrikes

Lebanese reports said three people were killed in strikes in southern Lebanon. The provided text gives no further details about the targets, perpetrators, or timing.

Ynet

Economy·40m ago

El Al to Pay Nearly NIS 60 Million in Long-Running Cargo Cartel Class Action

El Al agreed to pay NIS 59.9 million to settle a class action accusing it of taking part in a global air-cargo cartel. The deal, filed in the Central-Lod District Court, covers shipments from 2000 to February 2006 and still requires court approval.

Globes·+2 outlets

Health·41m ago

Worker badly hurt in fall near Sapir Junction, evacuated by helicopter

A man in his 30s was seriously injured after falling from a height while working near Sapir Junction in southern Israel. Magen David Adom evacuated him by helicopter to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, where he was sedated, ventilated and listed in stable condition.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning

Sports·41m ago

Barcelona Worries Rashford’s World Cup Form Could Price Him Out of a Move

Marcus Rashford’s goal for England at the World Cup has boosted his value and complicated Barcelona’s hopes of keeping him. Barcelona had let its 30 million euro buy option expire, while Manchester United now wants a permanent sale and values him at about 46 million euros. Rashford wants to stay, but his future depends on Barcelona meeting United’s terms soon.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Tech·42m ago

Tower and Marvell Pass 5 Million Optical Chips, Sees a Bigger AI Market Ahead

Tower Semiconductor said it and Marvell Technology have shipped more than 5 million coherent optical chips for AI-related data center links. CEO Russell Ellwanger said the market could grow to $1 billion to $1.2 billion and that Tower is pursuing further expansion in Japan.

Globes

Politics·42m ago

Supreme Court Signals Fresh Vote on State Comptroller Election

Israel’s High Court suggested that the Knesset redo its election for state comptroller because of concerns over vote secrecy. Justice Noam Sohlberg said the panel may issue a show-cause order and gave the parties until Sunday to respond.

Kikar HaShabbat

Security·45m ago

Seven More Charged Over Bat Yam Lynching from Operation Guardian of the Walls

The Tel Aviv District Court filed a combined indictment against seven more defendants over a Bat Yam lynching during Operation Guardian of the Walls. Judge Sarit Zamir said most acted from nationalist and racist motives and convicted them of terrorism-related offenses. The attack targeted Saeed Musa of Ramla, who was severely injured after being pulled from his car and beaten by a mob.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center

Politics·46m ago

Rabbi Yaakov Medan Slams ‘Basic Law: Torah Study’ as a Distortion of Judaism

Rabbi Yaakov Medan denounced the proposed Israeli “Basic Law: Torah Study” as a distortion of Torah values because it honors study without requiring observance or action. He said the law should also have tied Torah scholarship to commandment keeping, military duty in a “milchemet mitzvah,” and public sanctification of God’s name.

Arutz Sheva·+2 outlets · 67% center

Politics·51m ago

Emirati commentator blasts Trump over Iran deal, says it undermines allies

Amjad Taha, a pro-Israel Emirati commentator, attacked Donald Trump after a new U.S.-Iran deal, saying it betrays America’s allies. He said the agreement is short-term, harms trust, and was driven by Vice President J.D. Vance.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Culture·51m ago

Paul McCartney at 84: From Liverpool Boy to Living Music Legend

Paul McCartney, born in Liverpool in 1942, is being marked on his 84th birthday as one of music’s most influential figures. The article recounts his meeting with John Lennon, the Beatles era, Wings, his knighthood, wealth, activism, and the long-running “Paul is dead” conspiracy theory.

Srugim

World·55m ago

Passenger Battery Starts Smoking on China Domestic Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing

A Tianjin Airlines domestic flight in China made an emergency landing on Tuesday after a passenger’s rechargeable battery overheated and filled the cabin with smoke. Flight attendants extinguished the fire with mineral water bottles, and no one was hurt. The incident has renewed concerns about lithium battery safety on planes.

Kikar HaShabbat

Security·55m ago

Drone Strike Reported on Motorcycle in Western Bekaa, Lebanon

Lebanese media reported that a drone struck a motorcycle in Ain al-Tineh, in western Bekaa, Lebanon. No further details were given about casualties or responsibility.

Ynet

Security·56m ago

Two Men Indicted Over Drone-Smuggled Drugs and Cigarettes Into Gaza

South District prosecutors indicted Hani Hamidi and Marwan Ahmidi for allegedly smuggling drugs and cigarettes into Gaza by drone. The case says the scheme was planned about a month ago, during a ceasefire while IDF forces were still active in the Strip.

Ynet

Politics·57m ago

Iran Releases Understanding With the United States

Iran’s foreign minister, Massoud Pezeshkian, published a signed understanding between Iran and the United States on Thursday. The article gives no details about the agreement’s terms or next steps.

Kan News

Politics·58m ago

Justices Propose a New Vote for the State Comptroller Post

The High Court of Justice justices are proposing a repeat vote for the state comptroller position. The brief report, published on 18 June 2026, gives no further details about the reasons or timing.

Kikar HaShabbat

Sports·59m ago

Report: Portland Pulls Back From Giannis Antetokounmpo Chase

U.S. reports say Portland has dropped out of the race for Giannis Antetokounmpo, leaving Miami and Boston as the leading suitors. The article also says Denver may pursue Bogdan Bogdanovic for next season.

Walla

Politics·59m ago

Supreme Court Judges Suggest Re-vote on State Comptroller

Israel’s Supreme Court judges suggested a repeat vote for the state comptroller after hearing petitions. Justice Noam Sohlberg said the parties would receive a response by Sunday.

Ynet·+10 outlets · 60% center

World·1h ago

Former Hamas Member Says the Land of Israel Belongs to the Jews

Former Hamas member Iehab Omar says a 13-year personal transformation led him to reject anti-Jewish indoctrination and acknowledge Jewish historical claims to the land. In an interview with Srugim, he says he fled Bethlehem for Germany, fears return to the West Bank, and is seeking help from Israel after Germany rejected his asylum bid.

Srugim

World·1h ago

Two Israelis drugged in Lima and robbed while unconscious for 17 hours

Yoav Paz and Oren Avidan say they were drugged by two women they met in Lima, Peru, and woke up 17 hours later after thieves emptied their hostel room. The Israelis were taken to a hospital, filed a police complaint, and are warning others after losing all their belongings.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

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