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Politics·17m ago

Likud Legal Adviser Quits Amid Forgery Scandal

Likud faction legal adviser Avi Levi resigned immediately on Thursday amid the party’s forgery scandal. Levi had previously backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sought to stop the new central committee meeting.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·18m ago

Kats praises Lundberg after Maccabi Tel Aviv goes up 2-0 in the finals

Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv in Game 2 of the Israeli Basketball Super League final to take a 2-0 series lead. Coach Oded Kats praised his players and Iffe Lundberg, who scored 25 points, while Lundberg said the title is not decided yet.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·31m ago

Witkoff Says Iran Will Invite IAEA Inspectors to Nuclear Sites

Steve Witkoff told U.S. lawmakers that Iran will invite IAEA inspectors to its nuclear sites and begin revealing where its enriched uranium is located. He also said the U.S.-Iran memorandum has no side deals, but a separate letter with the IAEA extends the inspectors’ invitation.

Ynet
General·32m ago

19-Year-Old Yeshiva Student Dies Suddenly in Bnei Brak

Yeshi Gamliel, a 19-year-old yeshiva student from Bnei Brak, died suddenly after collapsing at his grandfather’s home. He was taken to Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, where he died, and his funeral is set for Friday.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·33m ago

Late Timeout Gamble Leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv Empty-Handed

Hapoel Tel Aviv trailed Maccabi 100-97 with 12 seconds left and used a timeout to set up a final play. Coach Dimitris Itoudis let Stefanos Dedas design it, but Yam Madar missed a difficult late three-point attempt.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Health·34m ago

Trump Officials Embrace Fermented-Food Diet Promoted by U.S. Doctor

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he lost 20 pounds in 30 days on a fermented-food diet now popular with several Trump administration figures. The plan, promoted by Dr. Shawn O'Mara, centers on sauerkraut, kimchi and grass-fed beef and has also been adopted by J.D. Vance, Howard Lutnick, Sean Duffy and Kevin McCarthy.

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Politics·36m ago

Iran Delays Nuclear-Style Talks Over Lebanon Fighting as Trump Calls for Ceasefire

Iran has delayed a planned trip to Switzerland for 60-day talks, saying Israeli operations in southern Lebanon make the Lebanese issue central to the negotiations. Meanwhile, Trump called for a ceasefire, the IDF reportedly changed its firing rules after Hezbollah attacks wounded five soldiers, and Netanyahu said Israel will stay in the southern Lebanon security zone if needed.

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Tech·41m ago

Meta adds live-shopping tools to Facebook and Instagram

Meta is rolling out live-shopping tools on Facebook and Instagram that let businesses sell products directly from livestreams. The company is also expanding affiliate monetization for creators and expects the changes to reach Israeli users as well.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·47m ago

Apple Signals Possible Price Increases as Component Costs Surge

Apple CEO Tim Cook said rising component costs could force Apple to raise prices soon. The increase could affect the iPhone 18 lineup, Macs, tablets, and other products, as memory and storage costs surge amid AI demand.

Behadrei Haredim·+4 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Tech·52m ago

Intel and Apple reportedly near major U.S. chipmaking deal

Donald Trump said Apple and Intel have agreed on a U.S. chipmaking partnership, though details were not disclosed. The reported deal could boost Intel, ease Apple’s reliance on TSMC, and support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

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Politics·53m ago

Emergency Sephardi rabbinic gathering in Bnei Brak calls for response to arrests and 'disrespect for Torah'

Dozens of Sephardi rabbis and institutional leaders held an emergency meeting Thursday in Bnei Brak to protest arrests of yeshiva students and perceived disrespect for Torah scholars. Senior rabbi Nissim Ben Shimon sharply criticized the attorney general and called for public awakening. The participants decided to stage a large rally in Bnei Brak on Saturday night after Parashat Balak.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·57m ago

Shir Levi Performs His Father's Hit with Omer Cohen in Emotional Tribute

Shir Levi returned to the stage Thursday night for the first time since his father's death. He sang Yishai Levi's hit "Isha Ne'emana" with Omer Cohen at Ramat Gan Stadium before tens of thousands of fans. Cohen delivered an emotional tribute, calling Yishai Levi one of Israel's greatest and most important singers.

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

Kfar Yona residents condemn huge Gur Hasidim protest near military prison

Around 20,000 Gur Hasidim protested near Military Prison 10 in Kfar Yona on Wednesday evening against the arrest of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. Residents said the march left trash, foul odors and public sanitation issues, and argued the area has been repeatedly disrupted by such protests for years.

Ynet
General·1h ago

Essay Says Pressure on Yeshiva Students Should Strengthen Torah Study

A Hebrew essay by Rabbi Chaim Moshe Katz says yeshiva students under pressure should view their study hall as protection and pride. It argues that even amid public hostility, remaining in yeshiva strengthens Jewish identity and helps Torah flourish.

Behadrei Haredim
Security·1h ago

Cabinet Minister Says Iran's Regime Will Fall

Gila Gamliel said in Petah Tikva on Thursday that Israel will not allow Iran to get nuclear weapons. She added that Iran's current regime will fall, against the backdrop of ongoing cabinet discussions and regional security tensions.

Srugim
Politics·1h ago

The Lebanon Lesson: Why Israel Should Avoid Another Withdrawal

A commentary argues Israel must not withdraw from Lebanon again and should deepen its security zone against Hezbollah. It says Netanyahu should resist any U.S. pressure to scale back operations and that the IDF must keep acting aggressively to protect northern communities.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Tech·1h ago

Noam Shazeer Leaves Google Again, Joins OpenAI

AI researcher Noam Shazeer has left Google and joined OpenAI. The move follows Google’s unusual $3 billion effort to bring him back in 2024, after he previously left to found a successful chatbot startup.

Now 14·+5 outlets · 75% center
World·1h ago

Iran says Hormuz traffic will expand gradually for safety reasons

Iran's Supreme National Security Council said traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will increase gradually after a U.S. memorandum of understanding. It said safety risks require ships to follow assigned routes and times to prevent maritime accidents.

Ynet
Politics·1h ago

Ultra-Orthodox Studio Clash Erupts Over Schur-Zionism and a 50-Shekel Note

An argument on the ultra-Orthodox show "Black Kippahs" escalated when a Jerusalem Faction representative waved a 50-shekel bill to attack Zionism and the Israeli state. He cited poet Shaul Tchernichovsky’s marriage to a Christian woman as proof of what he called the state’s ideological confusion. The segment, hosted by Yossi Sargovsky, sparked online attention.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·1h ago

Liverpool's €100 Million Bid for Yan Diomande Rejected

Liverpool reportedly offered RB Leipzig €100 million for 19-year-old Yan Diomande, but Leipzig rejected the bid. Leipzig want €120 million and expect Paris Saint-Germain to compete for the Ivory Coast forward.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·1h ago

Iranian Leadership Split Nearly Derailed Last-Minute Deal Approval

A New York Times report says infighting in Iran almost blocked approval of a memorandum of understanding. After the Israeli strike in Beirut, Iran considered freezing the signing and preparing a missile response, but Qatari pressure helped keep the deal alive.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·1h ago

Israel Sues Killers of Soldier Moshe Tamam, 41 Years After His Murder

Israel has filed a roughly 2 million shekel civil suit in Haifa against four convicted PFLP members and the heirs of a deceased fifth operative over the 1984 kidnapping and murder of soldier Moshe Tamam. The state wants to recover compensation paid to Tamam’s parents and future payments, arguing the killers should bear the costs of their crime.

Walla·+6 outlets · 71% right-leaning
Politics·1h ago

Iran Deal Exposes Deep Republican Rift Over Trump’s Foreign Policy

A new U.S.-Iran understanding has triggered an open split among Republicans, with Trump allies divided between America First isolationists and hawkish Iran hardliners. The article says Trump is being criticized from both right and left, and the fight could shape the GOP before the midterms.

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Sports·1h ago

Switzerland Face Bosnia in First-Ever Meeting at World Cup 2026

Switzerland and Bosnia met at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in their first official encounter, both after opening 1-1 draws in World Cup 2026 Group B. Switzerland made lineup changes under Murat Yakin, while Bosnia welcomed back Edin Dzeko and sought a 10th straight unbeaten match.

Walla
General·1h ago

Art Judaica Opens ‘Heichal Reuven’ Showroom in Ceramic Ceremony in Yavne

Art Judaica opened its new Yavne showroom hall, “Heichal Reuven,” in a ceremony honoring Rabbi Reuven Sharon. Religious leaders and local officials praised the company’s global Judaica work, while executives said it now carries about 5,000 products and adds 1,500 a year.

Behadrei Haredim
Tech·1h ago

Commodore Unveils Retro Flip Phone Meant to Curb Screen Addiction

Commodore is launching the Callback 8020, a retro-style foldable phone aimed at reducing screen addiction. The device, due later this year, blocks browsers and social media at the system level but still supports apps like WhatsApp, Maps and Spotify. Prices will range from $500 to $640, and reactions have been mixed.

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Security·1h ago

Tel Aviv Pepper-Spray Robbery Suspect Faces Prosecutor’s Notice

Police filed a prosecutor’s notice against a 35-year-old Ramla resident suspected of a violent robbery in southern Tel Aviv. He allegedly sprayed pepper gas at a man in his 50s and stole property worth about 500,000 shekels near the Central Bus Station on June 5.

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Sports18:06 · 2h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Falls Into Early Scoring Slump in Finals Game 2

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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Maccabi Tel Aviv entered Thursday night’s second game of the Israeli Basketball Premier League finals with a 1-0 series lead, but the start quickly turned into a problem. For the first 4:26 minutes, the Yellow team failed to score at all, while Hapoel Tel Aviv opened with a 0-14 run.

By the time Maccabi finally got on the board, Hapoel had already looked sharp, committing only two turnovers and taking just one two-point shot before the first basket. Hapoel shot 5-for-7 from the field early, a very high rate, and Maccabi coach Oded Kattash used seven of his eight rotation players before the drought ended.

The first Maccabi basket came from Oshae Brissett, who had come off the bench. The article contrasts that start with the previous game, when Maccabi won the first quarter 16-25. The piece frames the early scoring drought as part of Maccabi’s crisis in the finals.

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