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Politics·2m ago

Ben-Dr. Avishai Ben-Haim Criticizes Bennett's Outreach to Mizrahi Voters

Naftali Bennett’s new video, "Restoring Hope," has reignited debate over ethnic tensions in Israeli politics. Dr. Avishai Ben Haim criticized Bennett’s outreach to Mizrahi voters as stereotypical and patronizing, while saying he does not believe Bennett hates Mizrahim.

Srugim
General·4m ago

New Upgraded Campus Inaugurated for Derech Shalom in Givat Yearim

Derech Shalom inaugurated its new dormitory and treatment complex in Givat Yearim at a large celebration attended by rabbis, lawmakers and families. Speakers praised the yeshiva’s individualized educational approach, and guests toured the new campus facilities before an evening of study, singing and dancing.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·10m ago

Netanyahu Says Israel Must Keep Security Buffer in Lebanon After U.S.-Iran Understanding

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel must maintain its security buffer in southern Lebanon and keep pressure on Iran after a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. Speaking at a Highway 60 inauguration ceremony, he stressed calm relations with the United States while insisting that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.

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

Rami Levy to Sell Little-Known Chinese Cars in Limited Stock Deal

Rami Levy will sell limited-stock Chinese cars imported by Dahom, including Arcfox and BAIC models that are still largely unknown in Israel. The move is part of an effort by a smaller importer to use a major retail chain to launch new brands, but it may also hurt the cars’ premium image.

Calcalist
Sports·14m ago

League chief says Hoard incident damaged the league’s image

Israel Basketball League chairman Ari Steinberg said Jalen Hoard’s confrontation with a Hapoel Tel Aviv fan hurt the league’s image. His remarks came ahead of Game 2 of the finals, after Maccabi Tel Aviv took a 1-0 lead in Game 1.

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

Cornerstone Laid for New Hekhal Moshe Yeshiva Building in Beit Shemesh

A cornerstone was laid for the new Hekhal Moshe youth yeshiva building in Beit Shemesh at a ceremony with leading rabbis and public figures. Speakers included Rabbi Shaul Gabay, Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, and Rabbi Yaakov Palvani, who marked the occasion with Torah remarks and a Shehecheyanu blessing.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·16m ago

Bennett Calls for New State Comptroller Vote After High Court Ruling

Naftali Bennett urged the Knesset to hold a new vote for state comptroller after the High Court questioned Michael Ravillo’s election. The court said the secret ballot had been compromised and asked for a fresh, proper vote by agreement.

Srugim·+10 outlets · 60% center
Politics·18m ago

Republican senators split over Trump’s Iran deal

Senator Bill Cassidy sharply condemned Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran, calling it a disastrous foreign policy move. Senator Lindsey Graham, however, signaled support for the deal as a possible step toward regional stability and expanded Arab-Israeli normalization.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·19m ago

Vance Defends Emerging Iran Deal, as Netanyahu Seeks to Shape It Behind the Scenes

JD Vance defended the emerging U.S.-Iran deal, saying Israel cannot solve every security problem by force and that the agreement is built on dismantling Iranian capabilities, not trust. Meanwhile, CNN reported that Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to shape the final deal through U.S. conservative media and Republican allies, while telling Trump Israel is not bound by it.

Channel 13·+3 outlets · 50% center
General·22m ago

The small cooking mistakes that can ruin a perfect cholent

A Hebrew food guide says cholent usually fails because of small cooking mistakes, not the recipe. It advises moderate water, fatty meat, browning, careful layering, limited stirring, gentle heat, and keeping the pot closed.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·23m ago

20-Year-Old Woman Attacked in Azor After Being Followed Down Street

A 20-year-old woman was attacked Thursday morning in Azor by a man she did not know. Security footage shows him following her, grabbing her, knocking her down, and then fleeing after she screamed for help. She later filed a police complaint for an indecent act.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·23m ago

MK Malkieli Pushes Parliamentary Probe Into Police Violence at Haredi Protests

Uri Maklev is promoting a parliamentary inquiry into alleged police brutality against Haredi protesters. The motion could gain unusual cross-party support when it reaches the Knesset next week. The debate is being framed as both a test of coalition discipline and a response to complaints of selective enforcement.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·27m ago

Portland cools on a Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster

Portland is reportedly backing away from a possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Trail Blazers, which had once considered offering four first-round picks, now believe he is unlikely to commit long term in Portland.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
World·27m ago

Hegseth Orders Review of U.S. Forces in Europe and Pressures NATO Allies to Pay More

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a six-month review of America’s military presence in Europe and is pressing NATO allies to take greater responsibility for their own defense. Washington has already cut back standby assets for NATO, while European officials warn a rapid U.S. withdrawal would be dangerous.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·28m ago

Former 8200 Chief Says Trump Exposed Intelligence Sources

Former Unit 8200 commander Hanan Gefen accused Donald Trump of exposing sensitive intelligence in a recent speech about the killing of Qassem Soleimani. Gefen also said the most difficult issues in U.S.-Iran talks, including uranium enrichment, missiles and proxies, were deferred to the next 60 days.

Now 14
Health·30m ago

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Undergoes Successful Lung Transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a successful lung transplant and is recovering in Oslo. The 52-year-old, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, had recently been placed on the transplant waiting list after her condition worsened. She is expected to stay in hospital for several weeks.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·34m 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·34m ago

Three Bnei Brak Businesses Ordered Shut After Police Raid

Police in Bnei Brak shut three businesses after a raid uncovered four undocumented workers and suspected drugs. Tel Aviv District Police Commander Haim Sargaroff signed 30-day closure orders effective from June 17 to July 16, 2026.

Now 14
Security·35m 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
Politics·45m 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
Politics·48m 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·49m 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·51m 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
Culture·54m 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·55m 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·55m 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
General·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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.

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Politics11:56 · 1h ago

Saudi Arabia Rejects Any New Gulf Control Arrangement in Hormuz

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, a close ally of Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman, criticized the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on Monday and said Riyadh and other Gulf states will not accept any changes to control arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz.

He objected in particular to the idea that the deal could alter how the waterway is managed. In unusually blunt remarks, he said the strait worked well before the conflict and argued there was no safety, environmental, or shipping problem to justify a new arrangement now.

Faisal said, “Management of the strait worked very well before the conflict. There were no problems. Ships sailed freely. There was no safety problem. There was no environmental problem. There were no problems. So why should we now, as a result of a conflict, accept a new arrangement?”

He added that the proposal made no sense to him and said the proper response would be to return to the previous system, which, in his view, was already working well and should remain in place.

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