The IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley in response to repeated ceasefire violations. The report says Hezbollah continues planning and carrying out terror operations against IDF forces.
A footballer suspected in several offenses had his detention extended by a Petah Tikva court until Monday. He will then enter full house arrest, while he denies any role in match-fixing and his circle says they hope he returns to football soon.
The IDF struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon’s Bekaa region after repeated ceasefire violations. The move followed a series of deadly attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon that killed five soldiers and wounded others over the past two days.
Israel’s Health Ministry said its investigation into Prinook baby food found no sign of a production defect, raising suspicion of deliberate tampering. Five children were hospitalized after exposure to benzodiazepines, but all were released, and police are now handling the case.
Mike James is no longer expected to sign with Barcelona after talks collapsed, reopening his market. The 35-year-old Monaco guard is seeking a team that can contend for the EuroLeague title immediately, and he will leave Monaco when his contract expires.
Israel’s Health Ministry said five children were hospitalized after eating suspected contaminated Prineco baby food in Jerusalem, but all have been discharged. Tests found clonazepam and lorazepam in five products, while police are handling the criminal investigation.
A forthcoming report alleges that an Attorney General’s representative tried to shape the police’s response to a High Court petition. The senior officer involved reportedly objected, saying the proposed wording did not fit the facts. The disclosure raises questions about police independence and possible legal consequences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dozens of Haredi protesters were filmed celebrating the release of draft evader Aviel Cohen from a military prison on Friday. The celebrations happened as the IDF announced four soldiers had been killed in southern Lebanon, triggering public outrage.
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.
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.
Rabbi Eliezer Shnevald urged Israelis to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against reported U.S. pressure to withdraw from Lebanon. He warned that a pullout and possible American weapons embargo would endanger northern residents and erase gains against Hezbollah.
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.
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.
The Israel Basketball Association has warned Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay to retract and apologize for a June 17 video or face a defamation lawsuit. The association says his claims about its disciplinary prosecutor and the treatment of a fan are false.
Hapoel Beersheba expects its foreign players back early next week as it prepares for Champions League qualifying. Captain Miguel Vitor has said he wants to stay, and the club has started talks to keep him for an 11th season.
The IDF said a reserve officer was seriously wounded and four NCOs were lightly wounded in an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon on Friday night. All were evacuated to hospital and their families were notified.
A June 19, 2026 post promotes a Shabbat-eve video message by Rabbi Moshe Pinto for Parashat Chukat. The item focuses on the dignity and appearance of a Torah scholar and includes site promotion for Behadrei Haredim.
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.
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.
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.
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.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Israel should stop its operations in Lebanon and that the United States should pressure it. He also said France is still pursuing an international conference to support the Lebanese army.
Aryeh Deri and Itamar Ben Gvir exchanged fierce public attacks after police violence against Haredi protesters in Bnei Brak and on Route 4. The dispute centers on responsibility for enforcement, yeshiva-student status, and influence over the Haredi vote ahead of the next election.
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.
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.
Reuters says a Volkswagen-Rafael plan to produce Iron Dome components in Osnabrück is in jeopardy after Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, which owns 17% of Volkswagen, objected. The deal was seen as a way to repurpose an underused German plant, but Volkswagen declined to comment.
Maccabi Haifa will begin training on Tuesday with four returning loan players competing for spots in Barak Bachar’s squad. Several of them are drawing interest from other Israeli clubs, while Niv Gabai is still weighing his next step.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Israeli strikes on several villages in southern Lebanon killed 18 people and wounded 33. It said the intensity of the attacks since midnight was stopping evacuation of casualties.
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.
Planned Iran-U.S. nuclear talks in Switzerland were canceled or postponed. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and the Iranian delegation were both set to skip the meeting, with media citing tensions in southern Lebanon as the reason.
A truck overturned at 6:50 a.m. on Route 65 near the Sargel Junction in the Gilboa area. A 21-year-old man was taken to Emek Hospital in moderate condition with an abdominal injury after receiving treatment from Magen David Adom crews.
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.
Truck overturns on Route 65, 21-year-old man hospitalized in moderate condition
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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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A truck overturned this morning at 6:50 a.m. on Route 65 near the Sargel Junction in the Gilboa area. A 21-year-old man was evacuated to Emek Hospital in moderate condition with an abdominal injury.
Magen David Adom crews provided medical treatment at the scene before the injured man was transported for further care. The report did not say what caused the truck to overturn or whether anyone else was hurt.
