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Politics·6m ago

Interior Ministry Demands Enforcement Against Saturday Trading at Big Fashion Glilot

Israel’s Interior Ministry has ordered Ramat Hasharon to enforce the current law and block Saturday openings at Big Fashion Glilot. Interior Ministry director-general Israel Uzan said the municipality cannot rely on an unapproved bylaw change, while ultra-Orthodox leaders denounced the planned openings.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
World·7m ago

Three-Year-Old Thrown Into Crocodile Enclosure at UK Zoo

A 3-year-old boy was thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in central England. Police said the boy was hospitalized in serious but stable condition and a man in his 30s was arrested.

Ynet
World·10m ago

U.S. Military Says Naval Blockade on Iran Has Been Lifted

U.S. Central Command said it has formally lifted the maritime blockade on Iranian ports and coastal waters. U.S. ships will stay in the region to ensure the agreement is implemented, while free passage for neutral vessels through the Strait of Hormuz remains protected.

Mako·+5 outlets · 50% center
Health·12m ago

Two more fruit puree cases found as police investigate tainted baby food

Police and health officials are investigating a contamination scandal involving baby fruit puree after Klonex and Lorivan were found in Prino jars sold in two Jerusalem stores. Two additional suspected cases were reported on Thursday in Holon and the Bik'at HaYarden area, and authorities are still tracing how the drugs entered the products.

Channel 13·+10 outlets · 60% center
Sports·12m ago

Messi family denies rumors about Jorge Messi’s condition after World Cup reports

Lionel Messi’s family said Thursday night that his father, Jorge Messi, is recovering under medical supervision after rumors spread about his condition. The statement came after reports tied Messi’s tears during Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria to his father’s health.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
General·16m ago

Rom Brzlavski Says He Will Wear a Larger Kippah and Rejects Labels

Rom Breslavski said on Thursday that he will switch from a small kippah to a larger one covering most of his head. He tied the choice to Jewish identity and Torah, while rejecting labels and criticizing ultra-Orthodox protests calling police “Nazis.”

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·17m ago

Route 60 Renamed “The Bible Road” in Israel Heritage Push

Israel has officially renamed Route 60 “The Bible Road” at a ceremony attended by Netanyahu, Regev and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee. The move is part of a broader, billion-shekel infrastructure and tourism push in Judea and Samaria.

Now 14
Politics·17m ago

U.S.-Iran talks open in Switzerland as Israel warns of strategic surrender

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are due to begin talks Friday in Switzerland on implementing a new memorandum of understanding, with uranium enrichment and nuclear monitoring at the center. Israeli officials condemned the deal, while JD Vance and Donald Trump defended Washington’s approach and said Iran must change course to get any compensation.

Channel 13·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·19m ago

Vance Warns Netanyahu Allies Not to Attack Trump

U.S. Vice President Vance criticized members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for attacking Donald Trump. He said Trump is the only world leader supporting Israel and added that Israel was built with American money.

Behadrei Haredim
Security·22m ago

After public criticism, Israel authorizes fire in Lebanon’s “yellow line” zone

Israel’s political leadership has approved firing inside Lebanon’s “yellow line” after repeated Hezbollah ceasefire violations and rising IDF casualties. The change follows field commanders’ complaints that restrictive rules left troops exposed, including after five soldiers were wounded by explosive drones.

Now 14
World·30m ago

Report: Mojtaba Khamenei Approved Draft of Memorandum of Understanding

The New York Times reported that Mojtaba Khamenei approved a memorandum of understanding and Iran’s Supreme National Security Council then backed it despite hardline dissent. The decision came as Iranian leaders weighed retaliation after an Israeli strike in Beirut and Qatar pressed Tehran to sign before Trump’s patience ran out.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Health·32m ago

Health Ministry Braces for Possible Ebola Case in Israel

Israel’s Health Ministry has activated emergency Ebola procedures because of the outbreak in Congo and the risk of a suspected case reaching Israel. The plan directs suspected patients to isolate, limits hospital exposure, and readies five designated hospitals for treatment.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% center
World·34m ago

Vance Defends Iran Deal, Urges Israel to Limit Operations in Lebanon

JD Vance defended a U.S.-backed Iran understanding and said Israel must restrain its actions in Lebanon while Hezbollah stops attacks. He said the 60-day negotiation period with Tehran began Sunday and covers nuclear issues, missiles, and the Strait of Hormuz.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·39m ago

Hundreds of Yeshiva Students Rally Outside Military Prison After Abarich Arrest

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Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 57% center
General·39m ago

Bari Weiss takes control of CBS News and shakes up American media

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N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·39m ago

Ex-Marine General Says Iran Deal Won’t End the War, Warns of Rogue Escalation

Retired U.S. Marine General John M. Jensen says the Iran war is not over despite the ceasefire understanding. He says key strategic goals were not achieved, warns of internal Iranian escalation, and says the unresolved 440 kilograms of enriched uranium remains the central issue.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·39m ago

Canada’s immigration rules could affect World Cup knockout lineups

Canada’s immigration rules could keep Ghana’s Thomas Partey and Ivory Coast’s Wilfried Zaha out of World Cup knockout matches played in Canada. The 2026 tournament is split across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and Canada will host two Round of 32 games and one Round of 16 game.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·41m ago

Saudi FM blasts proposed Hormuz arrangement as “unprecedented” and “illogical”

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Kan News·+1 outlet · 50% center
Health·41m ago

19-Year-Old Collapses in Bnei Brak, Evacuated During CPR

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Behadrei Haredim
Politics·47m ago

JD Vance Rebukes Ben Gvir, Says Trump Is Israel’s Strongest Ally

JD Vance on Thursday criticized Itamar Ben Gvir and members of Israel’s government for attacking Donald Trump. He said Trump is Israel’s strongest ally and stressed the scale of recent US-funded Israeli air defense support.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Culture·48m ago

Iranian singer sentenced for performing without a head covering

Iran sentenced singer Parasto Ahmadi to 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year ban on artistic work after she performed without a hijab in a YouTube concert. Eight musicians and production staff were sentenced with her, following charges over allegedly “obscene and immoral” online content.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·59m ago

Three 'Cape Fear' Versions Chart a Deep Shift in Attitudes Toward the Law

The article compares three versions of “Cape Fear” and argues that each one reflects a deeper shift in middle-class fears and attitudes toward law. The newest adaptation, set in 2026, turns the story into one about digital sexual misconduct, hidden privilege, and the collapse of faith in institutions.

Globes
Sports·1h ago

Czech Midfielder Scores at World Cup After Missing Euro With Tricycle Injury

Michał Sadílek scored for Czechia against South Africa at the 2026 World Cup, in his first World Cup appearance. He had missed the previous Euro after injuring his leg in a tricycle fall at a training camp in Austria. After returning to the national team in March last year, he became a key player and is now valued at about 8 million euros.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·1h ago

In Boston, Scottish fans turned an Irish pub into a drunken anti-England rally

Scottish fans overran The Dubliner in downtown Boston before England-Croatia, filling the pub and nearby sidewalk with beer, kilts and anti-England chants. The celebration included bagpipes, dancing, and jokes about Scotland’s long absence from the World Cup. England’s victory did little to change the mood inside the bar.

Ynet
World·1h ago

Vance Says Iran Deal Limits Missiles, Israel Must Respect Peace Process

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said a deal with Iran would allow self-defense but bar missiles threatening the world, and would restrain Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon. He also said easing sanctions on Iranian oil would help the U.S. track Tehran’s finances, as 12.5 million barrels passed through the Strait of Hormuz overnight.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
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Security15:30 · 1h ago

Fourth Complaint Filed Against Goor Levi as Rape and Voyeurism Probe Expands

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Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The story · English

The investigation into Goor Levi has widened with a fourth complaint filed to police, after the case was first exposed by a Tel Aviv woman, Shir Weiss, who said she was filmed in a changing room at the Bershka store in TLV Mall. Levi was arrested on June 11 and is now suspected of rape, privacy violations, distributing humiliating or degrading images, and sexual harassment.

The new complainant says that about two years ago she was with Levi in a club restroom in Tel Aviv. She says that during an intimate encounter that she says was consensual, he filmed her without her knowledge. According to the suspicion, Levi kept the recording for more than a year and later contacted her and sent it to her. A police representative told the court that Levi said he did so to "bring back memories." She did not go to police at the time, but after seeing his picture in the media and learning that other women were also complaining, she decided to file a report. She now fears the video may have been shared with others.

Police are also examining that incident, and investigators say Levi has connected himself to some of the facts, while denying that he made a video and claiming it was only a still photo. Investigators say they are reviewing messages that may contradict his version. The new complaint joins three other cases already being investigated. After Levi's last remand extension, the file was transferred to the State Attorney's Office, which ordered more investigative steps before any decision on the case. Police are still probing the rape allegation, including the possibility that a date rape drug was used, and the complainant in that case has handed over additional findings, including a test she carried out in Room 4.

A major dispute centers on Levi's phone. Police have a warrant to access the device until July 11, but say he refuses to give them the passcode. They believe the phone may contain important evidence and worry that partial access could damage the investigation. Levi's lawyer, Shir Aharonson, told the court that he turned himself in after seeing his photo published, is cooperating, and does not deny the alleged sexual relations, but insists they were fully consensual. The defense asked for house arrest, but Judge Revit Peleg Bar-Dayan rejected the request for now, citing concern over obstruction and danger, and extended Levi's detention until June 22, while investigators try to finish the extra steps requested by prosecutors.

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