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Sports·4m ago

Dinamo Zagreb President Confirms Interest in Dor Peretz

Dinamo Zagreb president Zvonimir Boban confirmed talks with Dor Peretz after reports the Maccabi Tel Aviv captain visited Croatia. Boban said the club wants Peretz to play a major role, but other teams are also pursuing the free agent.

N12
Sports·4m ago

Dinamo Zagreb confirms talks for Dor Peretz

Dinamo Zagreb president Zvonimir Boban confirmed talks to sign Maccabi Tel Aviv captain Dor Peretz. Boban said Peretz could become a key player, but other clubs are also pursuing the free agent.

Mako·+4 outlets · 80% center
World·14m ago

Australia Charges Man in Melbourne Synagogue Arson Linked to Iran

Australia has charged a 20-year-old man over the December 2024 arson attack on Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue, saying he acted under Iran’s direction. The case is tied to a wider probe into alleged Iranian-linked antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, which led to diplomatic expulsions from Australia.

Ynet
Security·19m ago

Netanyahu says Israel will remain in southern Lebanon buffer zone as needed

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will stay in the southern Lebanon buffer zone as long as needed to protect northern communities. His comments came after a Hezbollah attack killed Lt. Col. Dor Gadalia Ben Shimon and three other soldiers, prompting heavy IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets.

Behadrei Haredim·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Sports·25m ago

Pierrot recalls hunger in Haiti and says the World Cup has given the country hope

Haitian striker Frantzdy Pierrot described his poverty-stricken childhood, Haiti’s suffering, and the hope the national team is bringing at the 2026 World Cup. He also said Haiti’s match against Brazil is set for Saturday at 3:00 a.m. Israel time, and revealed plans to pursue a career with the FBI after football.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·26m ago

Two Men Critically Wounded in Shooting in Buq'ata

Two men in their 40s were critically wounded in a shooting in Buq'ata. Magen David Adom crews treated them and performed resuscitation while taking them to Ziv Hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center
Culture·29m ago

Yossi Elituv Says Humility Is the Real Key to Torah

Yossi Elituv, in a Kikar HaShabbat segment, said humility, not talent, is the real path to Torah. He explained that Torah is a divine gift, and the more a person empties himself of pride, the more he can receive it.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·36m ago

Darya Golovati and Alexei Glibinsky Win Tel Aviv Sprint Sea Swimming Debut

Darya Golovati and Alexei Glibinsky won the first Tel Aviv Sprint Sea competition at Tel Aviv Port on Thursday morning. The event featured 96 top Israeli swimmers in knockout heats and drew hundreds of spectators. Golovati dominated the women’s race, while the men’s final ended in drama before Glibinsky won.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·36m ago

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Exact a Heavy Price After Lebanon Ceasefire Breach

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will respond forcefully to Hezbollah after a ceasefire breach in southern Lebanon. The IDF struck more than 80 targets and killed dozens of militants, while the government reviewed next steps with the defense minister and military chief.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·39m ago

Why a 25% Drop in Land Prices Does Not Point to a Housing Crash

A CBS land index showing a 25% fall since 2022 does not necessarily predict a housing crash, the article argues. It says soaring construction costs, higher financing costs and longer project timelines mean land prices would need to fall far more to support current apartment prices.

Globes
Politics·42m ago

Election Committee Orders Ben Gvir to Remove Gaza Flotilla Activists Video

Justice Noam Sohlberg ordered National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remove a May 20 video of Gaza flotilla activists. The Central Elections Committee accepted a petition arguing the clip amounted to election propaganda and ordered Ben Gvir to pay NIS 35,000 in costs.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% center
Culture·43m ago

Content Creator Crochets Her Own Wedding Dress Over Seven Months

Yael Dabi Oved spent seven months crocheting her own wedding dress and bouquet, documenting the process in 10 video episodes. The flight attendant said the dress traveled with her worldwide, and her husband Ariel helped make it despite the tradition against the groom seeing the dress beforehand.

Channel 13
General·44m ago

Accused of Biting Building Manager on the Nose During Residents' Meeting

Gil Dayan, 43, from Acre was indicted over a violent clash at a building residents' meeting. Prosecutors say he headbutted and bit the nose of the company representative, who bled heavily and needed medical treatment. The prosecution also asked to hold Dayan in custody until the end of the case.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·48m ago

Defense Minister Katz Says IDF Will Stay in Lebanon’s Security Buffer Zone

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF will stay in Lebanon’s security buffer zone and warned Hezbollah against violating the ceasefire. His comments followed IDF strikes on more than 80 targets in southern Lebanon and the announcement of four soldiers killed in combat.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·54m ago

Behind the US-Israel rift, Jerusalem braces for wider limits on military action

Israel and the United States are sharply divided over the emerging Iran agreement, with Washington blaming Smotrich and Ben Gvir for hardening Netanyahu’s stance. Israeli officials say the deal is seen across the security establishment as a “catastrophe,” and they are preparing for US pressure to limit IDF operations in Gaza, Yemen and other fronts.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·54m ago

Tomer Ginat a Doubt for Israel’s National Team Window

Ariel Beit-Halahmi named Israel’s 15-man basketball roster for July 3 and July 6 games against Germany and Croatia. Captain Tomer Ginat is doubtful because of a knee injury, while four injured players and Danny Avdija will miss the window. Beniya Serur earned his first senior call-up.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·55m ago

Omer Cohen Delivers a Stadium Spectacle in Ramat Gan

Omer Cohen performed for the first time at Ramat Gan Stadium before tens of thousands and delivered a two-hour hit-filled show. The concert featured emotional moments with Shirel Levi, faith-themed segments, and a video call with reservists who could not attend.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Health·1h ago

Haredi Boxing Gyms Turn Discipline and Stress Relief into a Growing Trend

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.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·1h ago

Kattz Outfoxed Itoudis as Maccabi Took a Big Step Toward the Title

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.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·1h ago

Kats outfoxes Itoudis as Maccabi takes commanding Finals lead

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.

N12·+5 outlets · 67% center
Economy·1h ago

India Braces for Two Huge Listings as Jio and NSE File for IPOs

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.

Calcalist
Sports·1h ago

Israel Names 15-Man Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

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.

Now 14
Security·1h ago

Tank commander killed in Lebanon was the namesake of his fallen friend’s daughter

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.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·1h ago

French court orders rape trial for Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi

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.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 80% center
Security·1h ago

Reuters: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Set Up Secret Drone Cells in Iraq

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.

Arutz Sheva·+8 outlets · 67% center
Politics·1h ago

Iran’s Lebanon Demand Raises the Stakes for Israel’s Northern Border

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.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·1h ago

Israel’s UN Envoy Presses UN Official to Name Hamas in Gaza Crisis

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.

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

IDF says it killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in wide strikes in southern Lebanon

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.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·1h ago

US Ambassador Huckabee blasts France over Hezbollah remarks

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.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
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Sports07:42 · 3h ago

Mike James Back on the Market After Barcelona Deal Collapses

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Mike James is no longer expected to join Barcelona after negotiations between the two sides broke down, according to BasketNews. The surprise development has reopened the market for the 35-year-old guard, who had been widely viewed as Barcelona’s next target in recent weeks.

James is now weighing offers from teams that are serious title contenders, with his clear priority being a club that can compete for the EuroLeague championship immediately. That requirement sharply limits his options and makes him one of the most intriguing free agents available.

James is expected to leave Monaco when his contract expires at the end of the season. He has already said goodbye to the club, closing a major chapter in which he became the EuroLeague’s all-time leading scorer, won the MVP award, and helped elevate Monaco into one of Europe’s elite teams.

This season, James averaged 16.4 points, 6.5 assists and a 19.1 PIR across 39 EuroLeague games. He also ranked second in the league in total points created through his scoring and assists, producing 31.4 points per game and accounting for 35.4% of Monaco’s total offense.

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