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Economy·8m ago

Doron Offer sells Bnei Zion estate for about NIS 40 million

Doron Offer has sold his Bnei Zion estate for about NIS 40 million, nearly three decades after buying the land and building a large villa there. The sale reflects a wider retreat by wealthy residents from central Sharon estates toward Tel Aviv penthouses or homes abroad.

Globes
Sports·10m ago

FIFA Backs Referee's Decision Not to Send Off Messi

FIFA has endorsed Szymon Marciniak’s refusal to send off Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria. Former referee Rafał Rostkowski said the tackle was not serious enough for VAR intervention or a red card.

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

Pakistan and Iran Leaders Speak for First Time Since Memorandum Deal

Pakistani media reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for the first time since a Washington-Tehran memorandum of understanding was signed. Sharif congratulated Pezeshkian, Iran’s leadership, and the Iranian people on the success of the contacts.

Ynet
Security·13m ago

Russia Threatens Major Strikes on Ukraine After Massive Drone Attack on Moscow

Russia warned Ukraine of imminent large-scale strikes after 555 drones launched from Ukraine were intercepted over Moscow overnight. Zelensky confirmed a refinery attack and defended it as retaliation, while the G7 moved toward licensing missile and air-defense production in Ukraine.

Kan News·+6 outlets · 71% center
Sports·14m ago

Ivory Coast Forward Elye Wahi Blocked From Entering Canada for World Cup Match

Canadian immigration authorities have blocked Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi from entering Canada for a World Cup match against Germany. The refusal is linked to an ongoing investigation into suspected match-fixing and illegal betting, while past sexual misconduct allegations against him have also resurfaced.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 80% center
Politics·16m ago

Trump says he is likely to back Netanyahu in the upcoming election

Donald Trump told Kan News he is very likely to back Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming election. He said he still wants to see who else is running, called his relationship with Netanyahu good, and said he is willing to meet him.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Security·17m ago

Senior Police Officer Under Investigation Removed for 15 Days

A senior Israeli police officer questioned under caution in the witness-harassment case tied to the Prison Service commissioner has been removed from duty for 15 days. The article says the move is temporary and that the investigation is being handled by Mahash.

Channel 13·+3 outlets · 50% center
Health·18m ago

Police Have Not Ruled Out Tampering in Baby Fruit Purée Case as More Parents Report Symptoms

Police and the Health Ministry are investigating whether baby fruit purée sold as Prינוק was tampered with after toddlers became apathetic and tested positive for a sedative substance. Three more parents from Tiberias, Holon and Rishon LeZion have now reported similar symptoms. The importer says the products are safe, while police have not ruled out deliberate contamination.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·19m ago

Yanai Says the Systems Are Broken After Fan-Hoard Incident

Ofer Yanai, owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, criticized the official handling of a fan confrontation involving Jalen Hoard before the teams’ second game. He said the fan did not curse, attacked the reports as inaccurate, and called the system broken.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·19m ago

Rockstar Reveals GTA 6 Cover as Preorders Near After 13-Year Wait

Rockstar Games unveiled the official cover for GTA 6 and said preorders start on June 25. The game is scheduled for release in November 2026 on PlayStation and Xbox after two delays. It returns to Vice City and other Florida-inspired locations.

N12·+4 outlets · 80% center
Politics·24m ago

Versailles Deal Raises Questions Over Who Really Lost the War

A Channel 14 commentary says a June 2026 Versailles agreement with Iran may have turned Tehran from outcast to victor. It argues the U.S. and Israel are withdrawing and paying costs, while Iran survives and may have learned that terrorism brings rewards.

Now 14
World·28m ago

Taliban begins smashing smartphones under sweeping new ban

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Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·28m ago

Trump Defends Iran Agreement, Says Critics Should Be Grateful

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Srugim
Security·31m ago

Weapons Found Hidden Inside Hebron Tahini Factory in Joint Raid

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Now 14
Economy·40m ago

A Costly Housing Scheme, Hidden Gaza Trade, and the Search for More Gas

The article attacks Israel’s Price for the Resident housing scheme as an expensive policy that helps few people while pushing prices up for everyone else. It also criticizes secrecy over Gaza-linked trade and says Israel must accelerate gas exploration to avoid future energy shortages.

Globes
Security·41m ago

Police Release Video of Officer Assault During Highway 4 Protest

Police released video of a detective being attacked during the clearance of a Haredi protest on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak. A 26-year-old Bnei Brak resident was arrested, questioned, and had his detention extended by Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court. The protest blocked a major highway, caused heavy traffic disruption, and left two officers injured.

Walla·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·41m ago

Marco Rubio’s silence on the Iran deal fuels speculation inside the Trump administration

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Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·43m ago

Silman Defends Netanyahu, Attacks Bennett in Podcast Interview

Environment Protection Minister Idit Silman told a podcast this week that the U.S.-Iran Versailles deal is bad, but she would not frame it as Netanyahu’s failure. She defended her political break with Naftali Bennett, praised Sara Netanyahu, and said Israel must rely on itself.

Walla
General·44m ago

Security Flaw Let Outsider Hijack FIFA World Cup Broadcast Systems

A researcher called Bob the Hacker says he found a major FIFA security flaw that could have let anyone control World Cup broadcast systems. FIFA reportedly fixed the issue after being alerted, but has not publicly addressed the matter.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·45m ago

Bennett and Lapid Hold Urgent Unity Meeting After Poll Drop

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid convened an urgent Thursday meeting in Ra’anana with Yesh Atid lawmakers and Bennett’s candidates after a sharp poll drop. The alliance fell from 23 to 17 seats in a Kan News survey, while Gideon Sa’ar’s party rose to 21 seats.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·48m ago

Israeli Standards Authority Warns Parents to Stop Using Popular Stroller Immediately

Israel's Standards Commissioner warned parents to stop using the Stroller Plus 4 in 1 Premium Stroller, model G308, after tests found major safety failures. The stroller, sold under the ANGELS brand and made by ZhongShan E-V Baby Daily Products Co. Ltd., was marketed in 2024 and 2025 and is banned from sale in Israel.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Politics·50m ago

High Court urges new, clean vote on Michael Ravivlo’s state comptroller bid

The High Court proposed that the Knesset hold a fresh, clean vote on attorney Michael Ravivlo’s appointment as state comptroller. It questioned the legality of camera use in the secret ballot and said the Knesset must reply by Sunday, while largely setting aside the conflict-of-interest issue.

Calcalist·+10 outlets · 60% center
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Original
Sports13:19 · 1h ago

League chief says Hoard incident damaged the league’s image

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

Game 2 of the final series between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv is scheduled for Thursday night, while tensions remain high after the first game, which Maccabi won to take a 1-0 lead. Near the end of that opener, a scuffle broke out after Jalen Hoard confronted a Hapoel fan, prompting players and staff from both sides to intervene.

Hoard drew heavy criticism afterward, including from Hapoel owner Ofer Yannay. In an interview on 5 ba’Air, Israel Basketball League chairman Ari Steinberg said he saw the incident as unacceptable. “There is no place for any player to leave the court and confront a fan,” he said, adding that he does not know exactly what happened but had asked for a response regarding the player’s conduct.

Steinberg said that even though Hoard was not put on trial, a decision he attributed to the union, the league has its own authority and he intends to act. “There is a damage to the league’s image,” he said. “I know you do not always see everything, but what I did see I did not like.”

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