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General·8m ago

Jeff Bezos called The Washington Post his worst investment, book says

A new book says Jeff Bezos told Donald Trump in December 2024 that buying The Washington Post was his “worst investment.” The account links the remark to the paper’s financial losses, its refusal to endorse Kamala Harris, and later large layoffs in 2026.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·11m ago

Ben Gvir Rebukes Vance Over Emerging Iran Deal, Invoking Nazi Comparison

Itamar Ben Gvir publicly attacked U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday over the emerging U.S.-Iran understanding, comparing Iran to Nazi Germany. The exchange underscores sharp differences between the Trump administration and some Israeli ministers over whether the deal improves security or strengthens Iran.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·13m ago

Internal Meta Records Show Israel Pressed for Broad War-Related Censorship

Internal Meta documents say Israel pressed the company to remove war-related content about the conflict with Iran, including posts showing missile damage in Israel. Meta often complied, while legal experts questioned the basis for some of the censorship requests and noted Israel's unusually close access to Meta.

Srugim
Security·14m ago

Bus Driver Indicted in Death of Teen at Haredi Protest Near Kiryat Gat

Southern District prosecutors indicted Moshe Nadav, a Metropolin bus driver from Rehovot, over the January 20 death of 16-year-old Naftali Tzvi Kramer near Kiryat Gat. The indictment says Nadav kept driving on Route 3533 despite protesters blocking his lane and passengers urging him to stop, until he struck Kramer.

Ynet
Economy·16m ago

Bank Hapoalim Tops Ad Rankings as World Cup Spending Jumps Past NIS 170 Million

Bank Hapoalim returned to the top of Globes and Geocartography’s ad rankings with a dollar-rate freeze campaign. World Cup fever pushed weekly TV ad spending from NIS 126 million to NIS 177 million, led by Kia, McDonald’s and FlyCard. Wolt, BYD and Clal Insurance also featured in the week’s major campaigns.

Globes
Economy·19m ago

Super-Pharm Slashes Lego Prices for World Cup Promo

Super-Pharm Online has launched a World Cup-themed Lego sale through June 30, with some sets temporarily becoming the cheapest in Israel. Prices vary by item, some rivals remain lower, and the retailer has also opened free Lego World Cup activity zones for children.

Ynet
Sports·21m ago

Real Madrid Eyes Michael Olise With a Potential €220 Million Bid

Marca says Real Madrid is preparing a massive move for Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, with an upper limit of €220 million. Bayern is reportedly unwilling to sell, while Real may offload players, including possibly Aurélien Tchouaméni, to create space for him.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·22m ago

Jerusalem hotel kosher supervisors hold fifth annual study day in Kinar

Kosher supervisors for Jerusalem hotels met at the Kinar Hotel for their fifth consecutive annual study day. The event, led by Rabbi Shmuel Malul, focused on improving supervision standards, and Rabbi Hanananel Sham Tov said he wants to move their employment to the Jerusalem religious council pending new legislation.

Kikar HaShabbat
Health·23m ago

Jerusalem supermarket chain fights closure over baby food anesthesia scandal

A Jerusalem court heard arguments over closure orders on two supermarket branches after sedative substances were found in Prinoq baby puree linked to hospitalized infants. The chain denied responsibility, blamed possible sabotage or contamination elsewhere, and asked to limit the shutdown to baby-food sections, while the state defended the broader order as necessary for public health. The judge is expected to rule Friday.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·27m ago

Vance Defends Iran Deal, Tells Israeli Ministers to Offer an Alternative

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance defended Washington’s Iran deal in a New York Times podcast interview published June 18, 2026. He said it differs from the 2015 JCPOA by mandating destruction of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, and he pushed back sharply at Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. Vance said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had not criticized the deal and may know its details.

N12·+5 outlets · 67% center
General·30m ago

Secrecy, Rabbinic Power Moves, and High-Profile Weddings in This Week’s Jewish Media Roundup

A weekly Haredi gossip roundup reports a guarded crisis over a rebbe’s health and a quieter reshuffle of gabbais at another Hasidic court. It also catalogs dozens of political, rabbinic, and entertainment appearances at weddings, study sessions, and blessings in Israel and abroad. The issue closes by listing the site’s five most-read stories of the week.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·30m ago

Defense Ministry chief warns of possible Houthi ground infiltration from the east

Amir Baram warned that the Houthis or Iraqi militias could attempt a ground infiltration into Israel from the eastern border. The report says the Houthis have trained for such scenarios, including drills simulating attacks in Israel and the deployment of fighters to southern Syria.

N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
Sports·31m ago

Sergi Roberto to Leave Como After Two Seasons Amid Contract Stalemate

Sergi Roberto will leave Como after two seasons following failed contract-extension talks. The 34-year-old played a reduced role this season because of injury and limited starts, though he helped the club earn promotion and Champions League qualification.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·34m ago

Hezbollah Denies Israel Has Taken Strategic Ali Taher Ridge in South Lebanon

Hezbollah denied an Israeli military claim that the IDF controls the strategic Ali Taher ridge and nearby Tbeineh in southern Lebanon. The group said Israeli forces have spent four days trying to advance there with artillery support, and called the ridge a serious matter for Hezbollah.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·35m ago

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Keep Security Buffer in Southern Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will keep its security buffer in southern Lebanon and not withdraw while security needs require it. Speaking at a Route 60 ceremony in Gush Etzion, he also said Israel has weakened Hezbollah, will keep blocking Iran from getting nuclear weapons, and vowed Israel will stay in the land forever.

Now 14·+5 outlets · 50% center
Politics·39m ago

Poll Shows Ganz Equal to Netanyahu as Coalition Slips

A Time Israel poll conducted by Taktika Research and Media on June 18, 2026, shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar tying Likud at 23 seats, with Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition bloc falling to 50 seats. The opposition rises to 70 seats, while several parties, including Religious Zionism and Blue and White, fail to cross the threshold.

Srugim
Economy·41m ago

Rami Levy to Sell Chinese Electric Cars for 100,000 to 165,000 Shekels

Rami Levy stores will start selling 12 BAIC vehicles in Israel in August, with display at the Pardes Hanna stock branch and sales across the chain. Prices range from 99,999 shekels for the BAIC EU5 to 165,000 shekels for select ArcFox models, with commercial FOTON vehicles also included. BAIC says buyers will get the car within 48 hours after paying a reservation fee and completing financing.

Ynet·+5 outlets · 50% center
General·42m ago

Two-Year-Old Seriously Hurt in Jerusalem Car Strike

A two-year-old child was moderately injured after being hit by a car on Sulam Yaakov Street in Jerusalem. Magen David Adom is evacuating the toddler to Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·44m ago

Trae Young Reportedly Turns Down $48.9 Million and Could Reset the NBA Market

Trae Young is expected to decline a $48,967,380 player option after a brief stint with Washington. The report reviews his career, including four All-Star selections, 2021 Eastern Conference finals run, and possible landing spots such as Milwaukee, Portland, Miami and Washington.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·45m ago

Poland Moves to Secure a Permanent U.S. Military Base

Poland has approved formal steps toward a permanent U.S. military base on its territory, hoping to replace the current rotating troop presence. The proposal follows months of uncertainty, including a halted U.S. deployment and later talk of sending 5,000 additional American troops to Poland.

Now 14
Economy·49m ago

Justice Ministry advances bill to protect credit card fraud victims

Israel’s Justice Ministry is advancing a bill to broaden refund protection for credit card fraud victims, including cases where secret codes were obtained by deception. The proposal also creates anonymous information sharing on fraud methods, and will next seek ministerial approval.

Globes
Security·49m ago

Israel Sues Killers of Soldier Moshe Tamam for About 2 Million Shekels

Israel has sued four convicted terrorists, and the estate of one dead defendant, for about 2 million shekels over the 1984 kidnapping and murder of soldier Moshe Tamam. The state wants to recover payments made to Tamam’s bereaved parents and future expenses, arguing the killers should bear the costs of their crime.

Behadrei Haredim·+4 outlets · 80% right-leaning
Politics·53m ago

Former Yesh Atid Russian-language campaign chief joins Liberman's party

Yisrael Beytenu said on Thursday that Miki Fishman, formerly a senior Yesh Atid Russian-language campaign official, has joined the party. Fishman also endorsed Avigdor Liberman for prime minister, calling him the strongest leader for Israel’s current challenges.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
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General14:14 · 1h ago

Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing in Umm al-Fahm

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

A man around 30 was seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Umm al-Fahm. Emergency teams from Magen David Adom met him and evacuated him to HaEmek Hospital in Afula.

No further details were provided about the circumstances of the stabbing or the identity of the victim. His condition was described as serious at the time he was taken for treatment.

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