Itoudis T echnical Highlighted After First-Quarter Collapse in Finals Game 2

Politics·7m ago

Israel’s U.S. envoy says ceasefire stands unless Hezbollah breaks it

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, said Israel is still committed to the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon and the United States. He added that the truce will remain in place if Hezbollah does not violate it, while Israel keeps the right to respond to threats.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

Sports·12m ago

Switzerland Rout Bosnia 4-1 After Late Goal Flurry in Los Angeles

Switzerland beat Bosnia 4-1 in Los Angeles for their first win at the 2026 World Cup. After 74 goalless minutes, the teams combined for five goals in about 20 minutes, and Bosnia finished with 10 men after Tarik Muharemovic’s red card.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center

General·17m ago

OnlyFans Creator with a Million Followers Says She Made a ‘Deal with the Dark Side’

OnlyFans creator Athena Paris, who has over 1 million followers, publicly described adult content as a damaging tradeoff that harms women emotionally and romantically. She said the work brings depression, anxiety, isolation and stigma, while she has recently turned more toward religion and reflected on childhood abuse. It remains unclear whether she will quit the platform.

Walla

Weather·20m ago

Pleasant summer weather expected through the weekend, with only a slight warming inland

Israel’s weather is forecast to stay mild and seasonally normal from Friday through Monday. A slight warming is expected on Saturday, mainly inland and in the mountains, but no extreme heat is predicted.

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General·24m ago

Rabbi Amram Fried Says Special-Needs Children Need Wait Only One Hour Between Meat and Dairy

Rabbi Amram Fried spoke last week at a Patahya conference for fathers of children with special needs. He answered questions about family, synagogue, prayer and education, and ruled that such children need wait only one hour between meat and dairy.

Kikar HaShabbat

World·30m ago

Swiss signing ceremony in doubt as Iran, U.S. and partners spar over implementation

The planned Switzerland ceremony for the Trump-Iran agreement is in jeopardy after Pakistan and Iran complicated travel plans and Israel drew sharp criticism from U.S. leaders. Washington says the deal will be backed by inspections and further implementation documents, but the exact terms remain unsettled.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% center

Security·34m ago

ISIS Threatens World Cup Fans in Propaganda Message

ISIS has threatened World Cup 2026 fans in the United States with a propaganda message calling for attacks on stadium crowds. U.S. authorities say no specific plot has been identified, but security remains at the highest level around venues and fan areas.

Walla

Security·39m ago

Night alert declared in northern communities after suspects spotted in Syria

The IDF declared the “Night Knight” alert in several northern communities after suspects were spotted in Syria. Troops are searching the area for a possible infiltration threat.

Ynet

Security·40m ago

61-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Car Crash at Ben Gurion Airport

A 61-year-old man was seriously hurt when his car hit a tree inside Ben Gurion Airport. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, in serious condition.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center

Politics·57m ago

Netanyahu Moves to Calm Trump White House After Ministers’ Posts

Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly tried to calm tensions with the Trump administration after Israeli ministers criticized Donald Trump’s decisions. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance responded with a sharp warning, saying Israel risks losing American backing if the attacks continue.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center

Politics·1h ago

Witkoff Says Iran Will Let UN Nuclear Inspectors Back In

Steve Witkoff told U.S. lawmakers that Iran will grant IAEA access to its nuclear facilities after the initial U.S.-Iran understanding. A separate letter to Rafael Grossi is meant to pave the way for inspectors to return and for tracking enriched uranium.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center

Politics·1h 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·1h ago

Ittoudis walks out of interview after painful Game 2 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Hapoel Tel Aviv lost 102:98 to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 2 of the final and trails the series 2:0. Dimitris Ittoudis insisted the series is not over, but he snapped at a postgame question and ended the interview.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center

Sports·1h 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

World·1h ago

Iran Suspends Trip to Switzerland for Deal Signing Over Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

Al Mayadeen reported that Iran has suspended a planned trip to Switzerland for a signing ceremony. The decision was said to be a protest over Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and a warning to the US and mediators.

Srugim

Culture·1h ago

Rabbi Jacobson Says a Lesson From the Lubavitcher Rebbe Changed How He Sees Pain and Failure

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson says a personal message he heard from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the eve of Yom Kippur changed his understanding of pain and failure. He told a pre-3 Tammuz session that every soul has a unique mission and that hardships may be part of that purpose.

Kikar HaShabbat

General·1h ago

Former captive Rom Braslavski says he will wear a larger kippah

Rom Braslavski posted a video announcing that he will now wear a larger kippah. He said it covers most of his head because he is Jewish and proud of it.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 100% right-leaning

Sports·1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Moves One Win from the Championship After Beating Hapoel in Game 2

Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 in Game 2 of the Basketball Premier League finals. The win gives Maccabi a 2-0 series lead and leaves it one victory from its 58th championship.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% center

General·1h ago

Iceland Tops Polarsteps' List of Europe’s Coolest Summer Destinations

Polarsteps ranked Iceland as Europe’s coolest summer destination for 2026, followed by Finland and Norway. The index, based on six comfort factors across 25 countries, highlights a growing coolcation trend among European travelers.

Walla

General·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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

Security·1h ago

Ashdod Man in His 30s Moderately Hurt in Violent Incident

A man in his 30s was moderately injured in a violent incident in Ashdod. United Hatzalah treated him at the scene and took him to hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·1h 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·1h 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

Politics·1h ago

Senior Sephardi rabbi issues warning to attorney general over religious issues

Nissim Ben Shimon, a senior Sephardi rabbi, warned Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara during a Bnei Brak conference. He tied his remarks to disputes over religion and state and said she would soon “feel something unpleasant.”

Srugim

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

Politics·1h ago

Israel Stung by JD Vance Criticism, Sticks to Its Red Lines on Lebanon

Israel was stunned by JD Vance’s criticism of its cabinet ministers and by his veiled warning about U.S. support, but avoided a public confrontation with Washington. Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s refusal to withdraw from southern Lebanon and its determination to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning

World·2h 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·2h 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·2h 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

Security·2h ago

Three-Year-Old Critically Hurt After Being Thrown Into Crocodile Enclosure at UK Zoo

A three-year-old boy was critically injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire. Police arrested a 30-year-old man from Norfolk on suspicion of attempted murder and said the two did not appear to know each other.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 80% center

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