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Sports·10m 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·11m 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·13m 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·17m 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·17m 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·18m 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·23m 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·28m 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·28m 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
Health·35m 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·37m 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·37m 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·40m 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·40m 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.

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Security·42m 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·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·52m 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·52m 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
Economy·1h ago

After Nearly Two Decades, Yaki Neumann Leaves Doral

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.

Globes
Security·1h ago

Wounded Jenin Fighter Says He Plans to Return to the Army, Calls for Unity

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.

Arutz Sheva
General·1h ago

Haredi Army Wives Leave Home for First Postwar Retreat in Tiberias

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.

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Sports09:21 · 1h ago

Premier League releases 2026-27 schedule, Arsenal open at home against Coventry City

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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The Premier League in England published the full fixture list for all 38 rounds of the 2026-27 season on Friday, with the competition due to begin on 21 August. Arsenal, the reigning champions, will be the first team in action when they host newly promoted Coventry City.

The season's marquee early matchup is Arsenal against Manchester City, last season's top two teams. The clubs are set to meet on 28 November at the Emirates Stadium.

The published schedule lays out league dates across August 2026 through May 2027, including the festive and winter periods in December and January, and the run-in to the final round on 30 May 2027. The article also highlights Arsenal fixtures against Sunderland on 20 March 2027 and Brighton on 30 May 2027.

The fixture list was published by Sport 5 at 12:21 on 19 June 2026. No further changes to the calendar were mentioned in the report.

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