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World·2m ago

JD Vance Defends Iran Understanding and Rebukes Smotrich and Ben Gvir

US Vice President JD Vance defended the Washington-Tehran memorandum on Thursday and dismissed Israeli criticism from Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir. He said the deal was not a bad one, Iran's nuclear program was destroyed, and Israel had not offered a better alternative.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Weather·6m ago

Weekend Weather to Stay Mild Before a Slight Warm-Up

Israel’s weather is expected to remain stable and comfortable through the weekend and into early next week. Friday will be mild, Saturday slightly warmer, and Sunday through Tuesday will stay seasonable with little change.

Srugim·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·10m ago

Iran sentences singer to 74 lashes for performing without hijab

An Iranian court sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab in a 2024 YouTube video. Eight others involved in the performance were also punished, while the ruling came as Iran and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·15m ago

Portugal’s World Cup draw fuels scrutiny over Ronaldo and Martinez

Portugal began its 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Congo, drawing criticism toward Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Roberto Martinez. Reports of Martinez talks to join Al Nassr have fueled conflict-of-interest concerns, and Portugal now needs a win against Uzbekistan.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·20m ago

Former MK Mohammed Barakeh summoned for terror incitement probe

Former MK Mohammed Barakeh has been summoned for questioning after police and prosecutors approved a terror-incitement investigation. The case concerns a December 2022 speech in Ramallah that allegedly praised militants and urged resistance against Israel.

Now 14
General·21m 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
Economy·23m ago

How Families Can Save Hundreds on Summer Attractions

A N12 price survey found that summer attractions can cost 30% to 60% less through consumer clubs than at the gate. The report urges families to compare offers and book in advance to save hundreds of shekels per outing.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·27m 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·27m ago

Police investigate daylight sexual assault attempt on 20-year-old in Azor

A 20-year-old woman reported a sexual assault attempt in Azor on Thursday morning, and police are investigating after CCTV footage allegedly showed the suspect following and trying to kiss her. The report also cited a separate indictment in Beersheba against an Indian foreign worker over an alleged indecent act against a 16-year-old in Kiryat Gat.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·28m 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
Security·28m ago

IDF says intensive West Bank operations have sharply changed the security picture

The IDF says its year-long “Iron Wall” campaign has reshaped the security situation in Judea and Samaria, especially in Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams. Central Command also reported large-scale arrests, weapons seizures and reserve-force expansion, while publishing attack figures for 2021 through 2025.

Behadrei Haredim
Economy·30m 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·33m 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·35m 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·35m 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·36m 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·41m 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
Sports·43m ago

Decision due Sunday as Dor Peretz weighs Dinamo Zagreb offer

Dor Peretz is expected to decide by Sunday whether to accept Dinamo Zagreb's two-year offer. Maccabi Tel Aviv may improve its bid, but the midfielder could still leave Israel again after touring Zagreb and meeting club officials.

Walla·+4 outlets · 80% center
General·43m 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·44m 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·45m 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·47m 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·48m 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·52m 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·54m 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·55m 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
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Politics14:18 · 1h ago

Trump Says Netanyahu Is Likely His Choice, but He Wants to See the Field

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Amid growing reports of a serious personal and diplomatic rift between Washington and Jerusalem, U.S. President Donald Trump offered a revealing look at his complicated ties with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sent a calculated message to Israeli politics.

In a special interview with Kan News, Trump addressed whether he would publicly back Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s upcoming election. He stopped short of a firm commitment, unlike in the past, saying, "It is very likely that I will support Netanyahu in the upcoming election, but I need to see who is running."

Trump also delivered a veiled criticism of Netanyahu’s recent conduct and the diplomatic talks in the region, signaling that he expects a change in approach from Jerusalem. "We have a good relationship but he needs to be more rational," Trump said.

Despite the strains and tensions that have surfaced recently, Trump emphasized that the political and personal channel between them remains open. He added, "I am ready to meet him."

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