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Politics·5m ago

Italy Angered After Trump Claims Meloni Begged for a Photo

Italy sharply condemned Donald Trump after he said Giorgia Meloni begged to take a photo with him at the G7 summit in France. Meloni denied the claim, and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned trip to the United States in protest.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Sports·6m ago

Nir Klinger apologizes for obscene gesture and reflects on career highs and regrets

Nir Klinger apologized for an obscene gesture toward Maccabi Tel Aviv fans and said anger management problems led him to psychological treatment. In a wide-ranging interview, he revisited his Maccabi Tel Aviv years, the pressure over Avi Nimni, later coaching stops, and said he should have retired and gone into hi-tech.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·11m ago

Trump reportedly berated Vance over Iran strike wording

A new book says Donald Trump shouted at Vice President J.D. Vance for not saying Iran’s nuclear program was “destroyed” after a TV interview. Vance later repeated Trump’s preferred wording more than 10 times in a follow-up appearance.

Behadrei Haredim
World·12m ago

Iran Blames U.S. for Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli strikes in Lebanon and said the United States is directly responsible. It warned of consequences and said Iran would take all necessary measures to defend its interests and allies.

Ynet
Health·18m ago

Orthodox fitness coach says strength training should begin at 30, not 50

Shimon Tzubli, an Orthodox fitness trainer, said haredi attitudes toward exercise are changing, but too many people still begin too late. He urged resistance training from age 30, saying it is vital for health, bone strength, and disease prevention, even though diet drives most weight loss.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·18m ago

Woman, 47, critically injured in Majdal Shams crash

A car hit a pole in Majdal Shams at 1:35 p.m., seriously injuring a 47-year-old woman. Magen David Adom treated her at the scene and evacuated her conscious to Ziv Hospital with multiple injuries.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·18m ago

Israeli Air Force strikes targets in southern Lebanon village

Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck targets in Jabbshith, southern Lebanon, on 19.06.26. The brief report gave no details on the targets, casualties, or the purpose of the strike.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·21m ago

Rabbi Arguel: Do Not Despair Over a Long Road Ahead

Rabbi Azriel Ariel says Israel should not respond with either triumphalism or despair to the current U.S.-Iran developments. He argues that the war has revealed Israel’s strength, but also that future challenges will require patience, faith, and sacrifice.

Arutz Sheva
Sports·30m ago

Awuka Ashta Leaves Hapoel Jerusalem for Dinamo Batumi

Awuka Ashta, Hapoel Jerusalem’s captain, has signed with Georgia’s Dinamo Batumi after finishing his contract. The club said goodbye after 266 appearances, while Ashta said he is leaving for a new challenge and plans to return home. Hapoel Jerusalem said he rose through its youth system, captained the team for three years, and was last season’s top scorer from defensive midfield.

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

Poll Says Bennett Would Benefit if He Splits from Lapid

An internal poll reported by Amit Segal says Naftali Bennett would win 15 seats running alone, while Yair Lapid would fail to pass the threshold. The findings intensify reports that Bennett may break up their joint political alliance.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·39m ago

Mikail Torrance, Former Alabama Guard Who Nearly Joined Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dies at 37

Mikail Torrance, the former Alabama standout who signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2010 but never played for the team, has died at 37. The university said no cause of death was disclosed. Torrance had collapsed during a Florida workout days before joining Maccabi, later recovered, and continued his career overseas.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center
Security·55m ago

Boaz Golan Slams Lebanon Policy After Fatal Clash

Channel 14 host Boaz Golan sharply criticized Israel’s Lebanon policy after four soldiers were killed overnight. He said the IDF’s strikes are ineffective, northern residents are being left exposed, and the campaign must change immediately.

Now 14
Politics·1h ago

Raviv Drucker Says a Netanyahu Victory Would Be a National Disaster

Raviv Drucker said in a podcast interview that his hopes against Benjamin Netanyahu are affecting his political analysis. He warned that a right-wing majority and a Netanyahu-led government would be, in his words, “the end of the world” and claimed sweeping plans already exist to target key institutions.

Srugim
Politics·1h ago

Can Gadi Eisenkot Break the Former Chiefs of Staff Political Curse?

Israeli media is asking whether former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot can succeed in politics where most chiefs of staff have failed. The article says his security image and measured style make him popular, but political life may still expose the limits of military prestige.

Walla
Health·1h ago

Singer Yonatan Razel Leaves Hospital After Severe Stroke

Singer Yonatan Razel, 53, was discharged from Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem after a severe stroke and brain hemorrhage. His family thanked the public and hospital staff, and the hospital said rapid treatment helped him return to full functioning.

N12·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
General·1h ago

Bereaved Father Urges Israeli TV to Cancel Saturday Night Reality Shows

Izik Bunzel, whose son Amit Bunzel was killed in Gaza, urged Israeli TV channels not to air reality shows Saturday night after four soldiers died in southern Lebanon. He asked viewers to boycott any channel that ignores the families' mourning.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Health·1h ago

Flight Delay Turns Dramatic After Passenger Suffers Heart Attack

Hong Kong Express flight UO131 was diverted to Shenzhen because of severe weather in Hong Kong, turning a normally one-hour trip into an eight-hour ordeal. During the delay, a passenger with a heart condition fainted and received oxygen and medical treatment after emergency crews were called.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·1h ago

Hezbollah Official Says Iran Sees No Point in Talks Without a Full Ceasefire

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said Iran has told Hezbollah there should be no talks with the United States without a comprehensive ceasefire across all fronts. Separately, Iran's maritime authority announced new Strait of Hormuz transit rules, including 48-hour advance requests and no fees for 60 days.

Now 14
Security·1h ago

Katz Says IDF Will Stay in Lebanon Security Zone After Deadly Clash

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF will remain in Lebanon’s security zone after deadly clashes in southern Lebanon left four Israeli soldiers dead. He said the army struck more than 80 targets, killed dozens of militants, and would respond strongly to any Hezbollah ceasefire violations.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·1h ago

Trump Says He Has Good Ties With Netanyahu, but Needs to Keep Him Grounded

Donald Trump said in an Axios interview that he has good ties with Benjamin Netanyahu but must “keep him a little sane.” He also claimed that without him, Israel would not exist today and said people in Jerusalem respect him and follow his instructions.

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

FIFA’s water breaks could generate massive ad revenue at the 2026 World Cup

A BBC report says FIFA’s World Cup water breaks could generate about $250 million for U.S. broadcasters and up to $1 billion worldwide from ads. The breaks, widely criticized by coaches, players, and fans, are expected to remain because they now bring major revenue.

Mako·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·1h 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·+4 outlets · 80% center
Security·1h ago

Security camera footage leads to arrest after alleged assault in Azor

A 36-year-old Dahariya resident was arrested after security-camera footage allegedly showed him attacking a young woman in Azor. Police suspect forcible indecent assault and illegal stay in Israel, while the man says he only wanted to call his brother.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 50% center
Security·1h 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
Culture·1h ago

Rabbi Tzion Cohen Delivers a Parsha Talk on Chukat

Rabbi Tzion Cohen, chief rabbi of Or Yehuda and president of the Dorot Institute, is featured in a Torah lesson on Parashat Chukat. The post, dated June 19, 2026, highlights his message, “From the enemy I learned not to despair.”

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·1h 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·1h 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
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World09:42 · 2h ago

Israel’s strikes derail planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland

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Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The story · English

Planned talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland were temporarily suspended on Friday, after Tehran said it wanted guarantees that the Israeli strikes in Lebanon would stop before returning to the table. A diplomatic source familiar with the matter told CNN that the Iranians are conditioning their return to negotiations with Washington on a ceasefire in Lebanon.

According to the source, Iran is seeking assurances that the fighting will end as set out in a previously signed agreement. The talks between Washington and Tehran have now been delayed because of the Israeli attacks, and no estimated date has been given for when they might resume.

Mediators are reportedly working to bridge the dispute and get the sides back into discussions. Separately, a Pakistani Foreign Ministry official told Al Araby Al Jadeed that the Israeli strikes in Lebanon are challenging the understandings reached between the United States and Iran.

That official argued that the current situation requires the American administration to pressure Israel to stop the bombings.

Read the original at Walla