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Economy·7m ago

BAIC’s Israel Launch Draws Criticism Over Sparse Safety and Awkward Rollout

Delhom Motors has begun selling BAIC in Israel through Rami Levy Stock Mobility after winning a dispute with another importer. The first model, the EU5 sedan, is priced under NIS 99,900 but comes with only two airbags and very limited equipment, prompting sharp criticism of the launch. Delhom also plans to bring two ARCFOX models to Israel at a quoted fleet price of NIS 165,000 each.

Mako·+7 outlets · 67% center
World·10m ago

Israel’s UN Ambassador Slams UN Over Swastikas in School Yearbooks

Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the UN, condemned the organization after swastikas appeared in yearbooks at a UN school in New York. He said antisemitism inside UN-linked institutions shows the body is part of the problem if it ignores hatred of Jews.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·11m ago

Yaron Avraham blasts JD Vance over remarks on Iran's self-defense

Yaron Avraham condemned U.S. Vice President JD Vance for comments on Iran and self-defense. Avraham said Vance was misleading Israelis, after Vance backed Iran’s right to defend itself and retain ballistic missiles.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 57% center
World·12m ago

Trump’s War Promises on Iran Collide With the Ceasefire Deal

A new U.S.-Iran memorandum shows several of Donald Trump’s wartime promises were not fulfilled. It does not restrict Iran’s missiles or proxies, limits free passage in the Strait of Hormuz to 60 days, and leaves regime change off the table.

Mako
Culture·12m ago

Moshiko Gamlieli Reopens Pronto as a New Bar-Bistro in Tel Aviv

Moshiko Gamlieli, Itamar Navon and Roy Tzabag have reopened Pronto as Bar Pronto on Tel Aviv’s Herzl Street. The dinner-only, non-kosher Italian-Mediterranean restaurant keeps Pronto’s name and location but replaces everything else with their own bar-bistro concept.

Globes
Politics·12m ago

Trump’s Iran war promises fall short in ceasefire framework

A new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding undercuts several major promises President Donald Trump made during the war. It does not limit Iran’s ballistic missiles or proxies, and it only grants temporary fee-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

N12·+7 outlets · 50% center
Politics·14m ago

Ulpan Leil Shishi panel examines police violence, Shas tactics, and stalled draft legislation

A Haredi-focused panel on “Ulpan Leil Shishi” reviewed a week of clashes over police violence, politics, and draft-related legislation. The discussion centered on protests on Highway 4, the Deri-Ben Gvir confrontation, the failed daycare subsidy bill, and a proposed one-year freeze on arrests of Torah students.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·17m ago

Police Release Video of Haredi Man Assaulting Female Detective

Police released footage showing a Haredi yeshiva student assaulting a female detective. The item appears in a broader news roundup that also previews major Israeli and international headlines.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·17m ago

Israeli police chief vows to safeguard free and fair elections

Police Commissioner Danny Levy said on Thursday evening that Israel Police will safeguard the coming elections and ensure they remain fair and legal. He made the remarks at a Defense Ministry event in Jerusalem and warned against any attempt to disrupt the vote.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·18m ago

One-of-a-Kind Ferrari Enzo Sells Online for More Than $13 Million

A 2003 Ferrari Enzo, the only one factory-painted in Rosso Dino, sold online for $13,018,950 with fees. The duPont REGISTRY Live sale set a record for the most expensive car ever sold in an online-only auction. The buyer was not officially identified.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·19m ago

Ben Gvir and JD Vance Trade Barbs Over U.S.-Iran Deal

Itamar Ben Gvir and JD Vance exchanged sharp public criticism over the U.S.-Iran agreement. Vance challenged Israeli opponents of the deal in a New York Times interview, and Ben Gvir replied on social media with a hardline call to confront Iran as the U.S. confronted 20th-century Nazis.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Sports·25m ago

Real Madrid Prepares Record-Breaking Bid for Michael Olise

Real Madrid is reportedly readying a €220 million bid for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The move would fulfill Florentino Perez’s election promise to sign a galactico, though Bayern has signaled it does not want to sell.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Sports·27m ago

Neymar Ruled Out of Brazil's Match Against Haiti

Brazil said Neymar will miss the World Cup match against Haiti in Philadelphia because he is still recovering from injury. He also missed Brazil’s opener, and his first minutes in North America remain uncertain while he rehabilitates in New Jersey.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Weather·35m 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
Economy·37m ago

Arkia Launches 15% Flash Sale on More Than 40 International Routes

Arkia has opened a 15% flash sale on flights to more than 40 destinations, including New York, Bangkok, Tokyo, Paris and London. The offer runs from today at 4:00 p.m. until Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and covers departures through October 2026, with sample fares and a free-cancellation option also available.

Ynet
World·38m 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
General·40m ago

Haim Levinson Says He Applied to Join a Tel Aviv Police Volunteer Unit

Haim Levinson said he applied to volunteer in the Israel Police standby unit in Tel Aviv, which is commanded by Yoav Eliasi, known as The Shadow. He linked the decision to his family background and the period since October 7, and said he would accept the unit’s hierarchy. Itamar Ben Gvir welcomed the move and promoted police volunteering nationwide.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·43m 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·48m 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·50m 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·51m 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·55m 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·56m 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·56m 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.

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Sports14:42 · 1h ago

World Cup 2026 opens with a scoring surge, historic first-round average

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

The first round of the 2026 World Cup delivered a striking goal burst, with 75 goals scored in the opening 24 matches. That works out to 3.125 goals per game, the highest average after a tournament’s first round since the opening group-stage round in 1958, one of the most attack-minded World Cups ever played.

For comparison, the 2022 World Cup had produced 2.5 goals per match after the first round, and the average over the past 40 years has also been 2.5. Since then, no World Cup had reached three goals per game or more at the end of the opening round. The article says only eight of the 48 teams kept a clean sheet.

The piece asks whether the format is encouraging teams to play more openly and attack with more confidence. It says it is too early to answer definitively, but describes the trend as positive.

There were also nine draws among the opening matches, meaning 37.5 percent ended without a winner. That is the highest draw rate since 2010, and only one World Cup since 1954 has produced more draws overall.

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