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Security·7m ago

Father of fallen soldier says his son died so Israelis can live safely

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.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·9m ago

Three Hezbollah detainees were treated at Israel’s Ziv Hospital, report says

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.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·15m ago

Danon Rebukes UN Official for Ignoring Hamas in Gaza Debate

Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, clashed with UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher in the Security Council over Gaza and Hamas. Danon also demanded answers about UNRWA’s firing of 70 Gaza employees, saying the UN must stop ignoring Hamas’s role.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·16m ago

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended from Practicing Law in the UK

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.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% center
General·17m ago

Kfar Yona Says Thousands-Strong Protest Paralyzed the City

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.

Channel 13·+2 outlets · 67% center
Sports·19m ago

Hakimi’s appeal rejected, French court orders rape trial

A French appeals court has ruled that Morocco captain Ashraf Hakimi will stand trial on rape charges. Hakimi denied the allegation, while the complainant’s lawyer welcomed the decision and said it could help expose sexual violence in men’s football.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·22m ago

IRGC Reportedly Set Up Secret Cells in Iraq to Strike Gulf States

Reuters, citing eight Iraqi sources, says Iran’s Revolutionary Guards formed covert cells in Iraq to attack Gulf states hosting U.S. forces. The cells launched at least seven suicide drones from southern Iraq between April 20 and May 17, targeting Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

N12·+5 outlets · 67% center
Sports·28m ago

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv signee Mikkail Torrance dies at 37

Mikkail Torrance, who nearly signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2010 but failed medical tests, has died at 37. He later played internationally before retiring in 2015 and working in real estate and with the U.S. military.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·35m ago

Huckabee Defends Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon After Hezbollah Violations

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee backed IDF strikes in southern Lebanon, linking them to Hezbollah violations and the killing of four Israeli soldiers. Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, said Israel still supports the ceasefire but reserves the right to respond to threats.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·38m ago

New Darchi Shalom campus opens in Givat Ye'arim with ceremony and celebration

Darchi Shalom inaugurated its new dormitory and treatment complex in Givat Ye'arim at a major celebration attended by rabbis and public figures. Speakers praised the yeshiva’s educational mission, its founders, and the new campus built for each student’s needs.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·43m ago

Fallen Battalion Commander’s Final Message to His Soldiers Resurfaces

Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimhon, commander of Battalion 52, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon. His first official message to soldiers, written after he took command in April, has now been published and is being remembered as a haunting testament. He urged victory, praised the battalion’s spirit, and promised support for bereaved families.

Srugim
Politics·46m ago

Police Anger Grows After Ben Gvir Orders Emergency Review of Riot Grenades

Senior Israeli police officers are furious after Itamar Ben Gvir ordered an emergency review of stun grenade use following violent policing at a Haredi protest on Route 4. Ben Gvir said the weapons should be restricted to exceptional cases, while MK Uri Maklev is promoting a parliamentary inquiry into police conduct.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·49m ago

Palestinian suspect’s detention extended over alleged assault in Azor

A Tel Aviv court extended by four days the detention of Ali Shahin, a 36-year-old Palestinian from Dahariya near Hebron. He is suspected of assaulting a woman in her 20s in Azor and committing an indecent act by force, while police also say he entered Israel illegally.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 50% center
Security·49m ago

MK Amit Halevi calls for a radical shift against Hezbollah

After four Israeli fighters were killed in southern Lebanon, MK Amit Halevi urged a fundamental change in Israel’s approach to Hezbollah. He called for attacks on Hezbollah’s civilian, economic and institutional infrastructure, while Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich also demanded a far harsher response.

Arutz Sheva
General·53m ago

Rabbi Shabtai Levi Explains the Blessing for Meat Patties with Matzo Meal

Behadrei Haredim’s daily halachic column on July 19, 2026, asked Rabbi Shabtai Levi what blessing applies to meat patties made with matzo meal and vegetables. The excerpt identifies the issue as whether to recite Shehakol or Mezonot, but does not provide the full ruling text.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·53m ago

Xhaka Answers Critics as Switzerland Rout Bosnia 4-1

Switzerland defeated Bosnia 4-1 on Thursday after scoring all four goals in the final 20 minutes. Granit Xhaka converted the last goal from the penalty spot and celebrated by silencing critics who had accused him of creating a toxic atmosphere in the team.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·54m ago

Ehud Banai, the Legendary IDF Drill Sergeant and 'The Unit' Star, Dies at 76

Retired IDF Master Sergeant Ehud Banai died at 76, ending a career that made him a national military icon and a TV personality. He served for decades at Camp 80 and later volunteered in civilian and reserve roles, including during the 2023 Gaza border war. Banai lived in Netanya and was the father of four.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·54m ago

Rabbi Dov Lior Urges Return of Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva to Joseph's Tomb

Rabbi Dov Lior called on Israel’s government to return the Od Yosef Chai yeshiva to Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus and renew Jewish presence there. A separate urgent appeal by Tzvi Sukkot, Yossi Dagan, and Rabbi Yossi Elitzur asked Benjamin Netanyahu to allow the move before the elections.

Arutz Sheva
Sports·56m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces a Difficult Summer as Key Israelis May Leave

Maccabi Tel Aviv is preparing for a difficult summer as captain Dor Peretz is expected to leave, with Roy Revivo and Idan Shahar also wanting out. The club says the market is thin and will rely on Stephen Vanner to strengthen the squad with foreign signings.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·57m ago

Bobov Rebbe Recites Shema Beside Newborn Relative's Cradle

The Bobov Rebbe marked his grandfather’s yahrzeit with a tisch, then joined the brit ceremony of his great-grandson in Boro Park. The night before the brit, a Kriyas Shema ritual was held beside the newborn’s cradle.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·1h ago

Brexit Cut UK Growth by 6%, New Analysis Says

A new study using Bank of England company data says Brexit cut Britain’s economy by 6% over a decade. It blames roughly half the loss on post-referendum uncertainty and the rest on trade barriers after the 2021 single-market exit.

Calcalist
General·1h ago

Rabbi Elazar Leventhal: What Happens Inside My Heart?

The article poses a question about whether responsibility applies only to actions or also to thoughts. It describes this as a long-standing conflict between two worldviews and invites viewers to watch the discussion.

Arutz Sheva
Security·1h ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Threaten Response Amid Lebanon Strikes

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned they could respond with unprecedented force if commitments are broken or new demands are imposed. In an official statement, they said they are ready on land, sea and air and cast the latest understanding as an Iranian victory amid strikes in Lebanon.

Now 14
Politics·1h ago

Hewing the State Watchdog Into Place: A Fight Over Control, Not Procedure

The article says the High Court's handling of the State Comptroller reflects a wider political battle over control of institutions. It argues that the court is limiting the comptroller's power and intervening in his election, while both sides seek influence over the office.

Walla
General·1h ago

Two Motorcyclists Hurt in Tel Aviv Crash

Two motorcycles collided on Asa Kadmoni Street in Tel Aviv at 10:22 this morning. A 42-year-old man and a man in his 20s were taken to Ichilov Hospital in moderate condition with limb injuries.

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Air Force Hits Targets in Two Northern Lebanese Villages Near Baalbek

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck targets in the villages of Drous and Ain Bourchay in the Baalbek area of northeastern Lebanon. The attack took place in Lebanon’s northeast, far from the Nabatieh district, where overnight events had been concentrated.

The report does not specify the targets or provide information on casualties, damage, or the identity of those hit. It only notes the geographic shift in activity from Nabatieh to the more distant Baalbek region.

Baalbek is in a different part of Lebanon than Nabatieh, underscoring that the strikes were not limited to the southern area that had dominated the night’s developments.

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