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Politics·9m 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·12m 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·13m 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·17m 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·27m 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·29m 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·34m 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·39m 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·39m 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·42m 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·50m 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·58m 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·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
Culture·1h 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
Security·1h ago

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Exact a Heavy Price From Hezbollah After Deadly Border Clash

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will respond forcefully to Hezbollah after a deadly clash that killed Lt. Col. Dor Gdalia Ben-Shimon and three other fighters. He said the IDF has already struck more than 80 targets and will keep its security zone in southern Lebanon as long as needed. Defense Minister Israel Katz and the IDF said the buffer zone in Lebanon remains in place, while CNN reported Iran has delayed planned US talks over a demand tied to the Lebanon war.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·1h 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
Economy·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
Politics·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
Security·1h ago

Revolutionary Guard Forms Secret Cells in Iraq to Strike Gulf Targets

Reuters reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard created secret cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks on Gulf states and avoid using exposed pro-Iranian militias. The alleged network hit targets in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE between April 20 and May 17, while Baghdad faces pressure to curb armed groups and protect ties with Gulf neighbors.

Ynet·+8 outlets · 67% 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.

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Yossi Elituv Says Humility Is the Real Key to Torah

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

In a segment on Kikar HaShabbat, Mishpacha editor Yossi Elituv argued that many people think Torah is acquired through talent, sharpness, and knowledge, but the sages teach that humility is the true key.

He cited the verse “And from the wilderness, a gift” to explain that someone who becomes like a desert, empty of pride and self-importance, merits receiving Torah as a gift. In his framing, Torah is not only wisdom a person earns, but a divine light that is given.

Elituv said that the more a person is filled with himself, the less room there is for Torah, while the more he lowers his spirit, the more the “gates of the gift” open before him. The item is presented as a full featured religious commentary segment.

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