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Politics·16m 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·21m 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·26m 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
World·38m 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·43m 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
Politics·1h 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.

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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

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.

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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
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
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·2h 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·2h 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·2h 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·2h 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.

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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.

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Sports19:02 · 2h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv leads Maccabi 56-51 after a blistering start in Game 2

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Hapoel Tel Aviv responded to its heavy defeat in Game 1 of the final by coming out aggressively in the second game, opening with a 14-0 run. The third quarter was marked by a tight battle, with Hapoel holding a 56-51 lead as the teams traded momentum.

The article says Dimitris Itoudis’s team looked far less passive than it did in the first meeting. Hapoel started in a different mindset, while Maccabi Tel Aviv, coached by Oded Katash, initially struggled to hit its outside shots but gradually fought back by attacking the paint and closing the gap.

Late in the first half, Oshae Brissett gave Maccabi its first lead, but strong plays by Yam Madar and his teammates returned the advantage to the red side. Madar was the main driver of Hapoel’s explosive start, combining strong shooting, key assists, and important rebounds.

Vasilije Micic also opened the game well, while Brissett again stood out for Maccabi with energy and crucial rebounding. The game was being played in the Israeli Basketball Premier League final and was reported on June 18, 2026, at 22:02.

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