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Sports·5m ago

Dukhi Takes Over as Bnei Sakhnin Enters a New Era

Bnei Sakhnin is preparing to name Khaled Dukhi as chairman after Mohammed Abu Younes leaves the post after 15 years. Dukhi will finance the club to meet a new 18 million shekel minimum budget requirement, while the team plans to sign six foreign players.

Mako
Sports·5m ago

Khaled Dookhi takes over at Bnei Sakhnin as club plans major overhaul

Bnei Sakhnin is preparing to announce a leadership change, with Khaled Dookhi set to become chairman after Mohammed Abu Younis steps down following 15 years. The club also plans to bring in six foreign players as it works to meet a minimum budget requirement raised to 18 million shekels.

N12
Security·9m ago

Reuters: Iran Built Secret Militias in Iraq to Launch Drone Attacks on Gulf States

Reuters reports that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards created secret cells in Iraq that launched drone attacks on Gulf states between April 20 and May 17. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones, while Baghdad is under U.S. pressure to dismantle Iranian-backed armed groups and rebuild its air defenses.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·10m ago

Somaliland foreign minister says Israeli ties can deepen, including possible military base

Somaliland’s foreign minister said his country welcomes deeper ties with Israel, including possible military cooperation and future direct flights. He called the recent presidential visit to Israel historic, highlighted the opening of Somaliland’s embassy in Jerusalem, and said Israelis and investors are welcome in Somaliland.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·18m ago

Settlement Gains Are Real, But Key Problems Still Need Fixing

Kobi Eliraz says Israel’s current government has made major settlement gains, but critical planning, legal, and land-registration problems remain unresolved. He calls for action on blue-line homes, seizure orders, agricultural farms, young communities, inheritance verification, managed lands, and green-energy use of communal land.

Arutz Sheva
Security·23m ago

Political backlash after four Israeli soldiers are killed in southern Lebanon

Four Israeli soldiers were killed and four others wounded in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon, prompting fierce political reactions in Israel. The fallen included Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimchon, commander of the IDF’s 52nd Battalion, while the other three names were still withheld.

Behadrei Haredim
Security·23m ago

IDF tank commander killed in Lebanon leaves wife and two daughters

Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon, commander of IDF Battalion 52, was killed in Lebanon overnight Thursday to Friday when a tank was hit by a suspicious projectile. He left behind a wife and two daughters, and his funeral is set for 2:00 p.m. in Beit She'an.

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Politics·24m ago

Petah Tikva’s Chief Rabbi Says Israel Must Resist Economic Pressure Too

Rabbi Micha Halevi of Petah Tikva urged Israelis not to fear economic pressure from powerful states, comparing it to their struggle against physical enemies. In his weekly sermon on Parashat Chukat, he linked the biblical figures Sihon and Og to today’s security and political challenges.

Arutz Sheva
Security·27m ago

Florida Man Indicted Over Alleged Anti-Jewish Mass Shooting Plot

A Florida grand jury indicted Forrest Kendall Pemberton, 27, for allegedly planning an antisemitic mass shooting. Prosecutors say he targeted employees of a Jewish organization on December 23, 2024, and could face life in prison if convicted.

Behadrei Haredim
World·28m ago

Jewish tech philanthropist dies in fiery Texas plane crash

Jewish tech executive and philanthropist Yehoshua Baer was killed when his private plane crashed and burned in Laredo, Texas, on Wednesday night. Witnesses tried to rescue the trapped passengers, but the fire was too intense. Baer was 50 and was known for major charitable work in Texas and Jewish communal life.

Kikar HaShabbat
Health·30m ago

Health Ministry Explains Why No Recall Was Ordered After Frionic Tainted Pouches Found

Israel’s Health Ministry found five Frionic baby puree jars contaminated with clonazepam and lorazepam, but said there is no evidence of a broader supply chain failure and no general recall was ordered. Two Jerusalem Zol u’Bagedol branches were closed, while police and the Shin Bet continue the investigation.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·42m ago

Jaffa Mosque Says It Received Citations Over the Call to Prayer

Al-Bahr Mosque in Jaffa says it received several citations from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority for broadcasting the call to prayer. Islamic groups in Jaffa said they will challenge the fines in court and defend the practice as a protected religious ritual.

Arutz Sheva
Sports·45m ago

Beitar Jerusalem turns to Dan Glazer after Dor Peretz setback

Beitar Jerusalem is preparing for next season and has shifted its focus from Dor Peretz to Dan Glazer. The club also has Shay Elias under consideration and has already added three new players this summer.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·46m ago

IDF Notifies Family of Adam Resident Killed in Lebanon Fighting

IDF casualty officers informed the Habshush family in Adam that their son, Noa Habshush, was killed in fighting in southern Lebanon. His father asked Israelis to keep up their routines and trips, while the funeral remains unscheduled because of operational constraints.

Srugim
Sports·47m ago

Omer Peretz Says His Biggest Dream Is Coaching Israel

Hapoel Petah Tikva coach Omer Peretz has extended his contract after leading the club to a surprise sixth-place finish in the Premier League. In an interview, he said the season exceeded expectations, discussed the challenges of repeating the success, and called coaching Israel his biggest dream.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·50m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Takes 2-0 Lead as Hapoel Faces a Near-Impossible Comeback

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv in Game 2 of the playoff final to take a 2-0 series lead. The article praised Oded Katash’s system, depth, and defensive adjustments, while saying Hapoel is overreliant on Yam Madar and lacks answers. Hapoel now needs a historic comeback, but the piece doubts it has the energy for one.

N12·+5 outlets · 67% center
Politics·50m ago

Gur Hasidim Plan Massive Car Protest Outside Military Prison 10

HaModia says Haredi opposition to the draft is intensifying, with a convoy of thousands of cars planned for next weekend outside Military Prison 10. The protest is meant to oppose the arrest of yeshiva students held there, and organizers say it will be legal and carefully advised.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·56m ago

Four Returning Loans to Join Maccabi Haifa Training Camp

Maccabi Haifa will start training Tuesday with four returning loanees trying to win places in the squad. Ayad Khalaili, Itai Ehud, Amit Arzi, Gatacho Yeblu and youth player Niv Gabay are all facing uncertain futures, with several Israeli clubs interested in them.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Tech·58m ago

The chip startup aiming to beat Nvidia on AI efficiency

Majestic Labs, a 2023 chip startup founded by former Meta and Google executives, is developing AI servers and GPUs aimed at beating Nvidia on efficiency. The company says its products will launch in 2027 and are designed to overcome memory and power limits in large-scale AI computing.

Globes
Politics·1h ago

Emergency Gathering in Bnei Brak as Sephardi Torah Leaders Rally for Mass Protest

Sephardi Torah leaders held an emergency meeting in Bnei Brak and are preparing a mass rally on Saturday night. The move comes after violent protests in Jerusalem, the release of an arrested yeshiva student, and growing political pressure for an inquiry into police conduct.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·1h ago

Jerusalem Protest Over Draft Law Turns Violent After Nationwide Prayer Gatherings

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters gathered at 13 sites across Israel on Friday night, with the main rally in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem demonstration turned violent, blocking roads, prompting police to use force, water cannons and stun grenades, and ending with two arrests.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·1h ago

Antwerp Court Delays Decision on Whether to Indict Two Haredi Mohels

Belgian prosecutors want to indict two veteran Haredi mohels in Antwerp over 98 alleged unauthorized circumcisions performed from December 2023 to March 2025. The appeals court has delayed its decision indefinitely while further claims and evidence are reviewed.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·1h ago

Ronaldo debate reignited after Portugal’s frustrating World Cup opener

Portugal drew 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of Congo in its 2026 World Cup opener, reigniting debate over Cristiano Ronaldo’s starting role. João Neves also came under fire after comments about Ronaldo, while coach Roberto Martinez defended keeping the veteran forward on the pitch.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
General·1h ago

Legendary Nahal Brigade Sergeant Major Ehud Banai Dies at 76

Reserve Master Sgt. Ehud Banai, the longtime sergeant major of the Nahal Brigade and Camp 80, died at 76. He served there from 1968 and later volunteered with the Civil Guard and the army after his military discharge.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% center
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Sports20:48 · 10h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes 2-0 Finals lead as podcast debates officiating and team flaws

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Maccabi Tel Aviv moved to a 2-0 lead in the Israeli playoff final series against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday night, winning a dramatic Game 2, 102-98. The result and the controversy around the officiating became the focus of the latest episode of the basketball podcast “MatchUp,” hosted by veteran Israeli coach Pini Gershon and analyst Aharaleh Weisberg.

The guest was Haim Tenami, a Hapoel Tel Aviv fan, and Gershon was blunt in his criticism of the way the game was being discussed. “You cannot play like this with the referees,” he said. “Hapoel Tel Aviv has an inferiority complex with officiating. Why did you leave that out? Referees once told me they can hurt you even when you do not feel it.” He added that saying “the referees are screwing me” removes responsibility from the players and the coach.

Gershon also argued that Hapoel did not play correctly and pointed to Zach Hankins’ impact inside, saying that a player “playing for a pittance” was outdueling stars costing millions. He said Hankins is “a very nice guy” who was dunking on them. Gershon concluded that Maccabi Tel Aviv needs to sign a tall center for next season, someone over 2.00 meters, to help with rebounding.

The Be.po-produced podcast is broadcast live on ynet, on the Facebook pages of Be.po and ynet, and on Be.po’s YouTube channel. After the live show, the episode will be available on all podcast apps.

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