Two men were critically injured in a shooting in Buq'ata in the Golan Heights. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the suspects.
A string of public events this week featured rabbis, ministers, educators and community activists across Israel and the West Bank. The appearances included a new Ariel youth branch in Yavne, a support event for soldier-families in Beit El, and major visits by Yoav Kish and Isaac Herzog in Homesh and Gush Etzion.
Justice Noam Sohlberg ordered National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remove a social media video from a Prison Service facility and pay court costs. The ruling, accepted on Friday, said the clip was unlawful election propaganda made with public assets.
The petition was filed by the Movement for Quality Government after Ben Gvir refused to delete the video following a May 20 demand.
Josh Wogbright, a Haredi boxing coach, says boxing is increasingly used in ultra-Orthodox communities to channel energy, build discipline, and reduce stress. He argues it calms students, rabbis, and yeshiva heads, and can even improve behavior on the road and in public life.
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 in Game 2 of the finals, taking a major step toward its 58th championship. Analysts said Oded Kattz outcoached Dimitris Itoudis, while Hapoel’s Yam Madar’s 34-point, 10-assist effort was not enough.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 in Game 2 of the finals on Thursday, taking a major step toward its 58th title. Analysts credited Oded Kats for outmaneuvering Dimitris Itoudis, while Hapoel’s Yam Madar scored 34 points and 10 assists in defeat.
Jio Platforms and the National Stock Exchange of India have both moved toward landmark IPOs, with Jio filing a draft prospectus for up to 270 million shares. The listings, delayed by market weakness tied to the Iran war, could become among the largest ever in India.
Israel announced a 15-player roster for the July window of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Benaya Sarur received his first senior call-up, and Ethan Burg returned to the national team. Israel will play Germany on July 3 in Latvia and Croatia on July 6 in Osijek.
Lt. Col. Dor Ben Schimon, commander of the IDF’s 52nd Armored Battalion, was killed in a tank explosion in southern Lebanon with three other soldiers. He had named his daughter Gaia after Maj. Guy Nazri, a former subordinate and friend killed in Gaza in October 2024. The families described Ben Schimon as a beloved, family-like figure and mourned his death as devastating.
The United States faces Australia in Seattle in a heated Group 12 match, while Scotland can reach the knockout stage with a point against Morocco. Brazil is under pressure against Haiti, and Turkey and Paraguay meet after opening defeats.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu said current wars, upheavals and foreign reversals are signs that redemption is nearing. He called on Jews to strengthen faith, recognize open miracles, and stop depending on other nations.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 after erasing a 14-0 deficit and now leads the series 2-0. European outlets praised Yam Madar’s 34-point, 10-assist performance, while saying he could not carry Hapoel alone.
Iran asked for guarantees that the fighting in Lebanon would end before resuming talks with the United States in Switzerland. A diplomat told CNN the talks were temporarily postponed because of Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Two men in their 40s and 50s were seriously wounded in a violent incident in Buq'ata in northern Israel. Rescue teams found them unconscious and evacuated them to hospital with penetrating injuries.
A French court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges. Hakimi denies the allegations, which stem from a February 2023 incident in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Reuters says Iran’s Revolutionary Guards secretly built drone cells in Iraq to attack Gulf states hosting U.S. bases. The cells, staffed by Iraqi Shiite fighters, allegedly launched at least seven drone strikes on Kuwait and the UAE between April 20 and May 17.
Itzhak Ashpiz won bronze in the under-60 kg category at the Mongolia Grand Slam on Friday. After losing in the semifinal, he beat Azerbaijan's Ahmed Yusifov in the repechage bronze match.
The article says Iran is using stalled negotiations with the United States to push for an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. It argues the deeper objective is to force Israelis out of the north and weaken Israeli sovereignty, while a planned round of talks in Switzerland has been delayed.
The IDF said it struck dozens of Hezbollah targets across Lebanon and killed dozens of militants, while also repelling rocket fire on its forces in southern Lebanon. The military separately confirmed the death of Lt. Col. Dor Gdalia Ben Shimchon and three other soldiers, as Iran reportedly sought guarantees before resuming talks with the United States.
Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon clashed with UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher at the Security Council over Gaza. Danon accused Fletcher of blaming Israel while ignoring Hamas’s role, and he pressed the UN over UNRWA’s firing of 70 Gaza staff members.
The IDF said it struck more than 80 Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley in response to ceasefire violations. It also reported killing dozens of militants in two command centers, while ground forces destroyed underground infrastructure and troops killed two rocket launchers' operators overnight.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attacked France after its foreign minister urged Israel to halt strikes on Hezbollah. Huckabee said four Israeli soldiers were killed overnight and argued a ceasefire depends on Hezbollah stopping its attacks.
The Premier League published its 2026-27 schedule, with Arsenal opening the season at home against Coventry City on 21 August. The key early fixture is Arsenal versus Manchester City on 28 November at the Emirates Stadium.
Doral Energy announced that deputy chairman Yaki Neumann is leaving the company immediately after nearly two decades there. Neumann, who served 12 years as CEO before stepping down last year, said he is moving on to the next chapter of his professional and personal life.
A 60-year-old worker was electrocuted during work in Kafr Kanna at 11:02 this morning. He was treated by Magen David Adom and taken to Poriya Medical Center in moderate condition with chest burns.
Yitzhar Even Ash, wounded in an explosion in Jenin a week ago, released an update on his recovery, crediting the medical teams and calling his survival a miracle. He said he is already beginning rehabilitation, plans to return to the army, and urged Israelis to avoid negative speech and strengthen unity.
About 160 Haredi women whose husbands or relatives are serving in the IDF spent three days in Tiberias on their first postwar retreat. The event, organized by Ohsot Chayil with partner groups, aimed to provide emotional relief and community support. The group has grown from a WhatsApp chat into a network of about 1,000 women.
Iffe Lundberg starred in Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 98-102 win over Hapoel Tel Aviv in Game 2 of the final. Maccabi wants to keep him for next season, but contract talks are held up by a salary gap and injury concerns.
Florencia Peña falsely announced live that Jorge Messi had died, then apologized and resigned from Luzu TV. The Messi family later said Jorge Messi, 68, was alive, under medical care, and improving.
Major Hassidic courts and yeshiva leaders will mark a crowded Sabbath of yahrzeits, weddings, and unity gatherings across Israel and the diaspora. The largest event is a historic Modzitz unity Sabbath in Metzpeh Yericho, tied to the 20th yahrzeit of the Modzitzer Rebbe. The article also lists prayer requests for the ill and detailed Shabbat times worldwide.
Nove Habsush from Adam was killed overnight Friday in southern Lebanon, one of four Israeli fighters killed in the incident. His father, Haim, posted a tribute saying his son died so Israelis could continue living in the country safely.
Beitar Jerusalem is waiting for Sean Weissman to decide whether to return to Israel, with a two-year contract ready if he does. The club has also sped up negotiations with Dan Glazer, while future foreign-signing plans depend on Yarden Shua and Eugene Ansa.
At least three Hezbollah detainees captured in southern Lebanon were reportedly treated at Ziv Medical Center in Safed. The report prompted renewed questions about Israeli policy, because Health Ministry rules from October 2023 said captured militants should be treated only in military or prison medical facilities, not civilian hospitals.
Karim Khan, the ICC’s chief prosecutor, has been suspended from practicing law in Britain. The Bar Standards Board said an independent body made the decision, and the ICC had already suspended him earlier this month pending a member-state vote.
A Hebrew opinion piece argues that women should be far more visible as coaches, referees, and commentators in football. It cites FIFA’s efforts, Israel’s pay gap problem, and Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment at Union Berlin as signs of progress.
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters near Prison 10 on Wednesday paralyzed Kfar Yona and caused heavy traffic and damage. Mayor Albert Taib said the city was effectively shut down, schools closed early, and residents were forced to stay indoors. He warned that similar disruptions will continue unless the prison is moved.
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai’s daily halacha segment examines whether a person may shower on a hot summer Shabbat. The discussion focuses on washing the whole body with water heated by a solar heater and on people who cannot tolerate cold water.
Rabbi Naftali Wasserman presents the Daf Yomi lesson on Chullin page 50 in a 10-minute format. The Friday lesson, dated June 18, 2026 and 4 Tammuz, is available in Hebrew, Yiddish and English on Kikar HaShabbat.
Lt. Col. Dor Gadalia Ben Shimhon was killed in combat on Friday, becoming Beit Hashita’s 39th fallen IDF soldier. His death revived attention to the kibbutz’s historic bond with the Armored Corps and its heavy losses in the Yom Kippur War.
Border Police raided a horse farm in Zippori on Tuesday night and detained four undocumented Palestinians plus two loaded pistols. Police later arrested the farm owner from Nazareth on suspicion of employing them, and all suspects were sent for investigation.
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon After Ceasefire Violations
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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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The IDF said overnight strikes targeted Hezbollah militants and terror infrastructure in several areas of southern Lebanon. The military said the attacks are continuing.
According to the IDF spokesperson, the strikes came after repeated violations of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terror organization. No further operational details were provided in the statement.
