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Tech·11m ago

Quantum Art Aims to Beat Nvidia’s Top Supercomputers With an Israeli Quantum Machine

Quantum Art, based in Ness Ziona, says it is the only Israeli company building a full quantum computer and aims to launch a system by late next year that could beat top Nvidia and HP supercomputers. The startup recently raised $140 million led by Bedford Ridge, bringing total funding to $164 million. It already sells basic quantum machines, expects $100 million in revenue over three years, and is targeting a $1.5 billion cloud quantum market.

Globes
World·22m ago

Trump Says War Left Iran Militarily Crippled, Defends His Role in Israel Policy

Donald Trump said the war with Iran has left the country nearly defenseless and ridiculed Democrats for saying otherwise. In an Axios interview, he also claimed influence over Israel’s military actions, commented on Benjamin Netanyahu, and said he tried to prevent an attack on Lebanon. The remarks came as Israel struck more than 80 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and Washington sent Iran a message about avoiding escalation.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·28m ago

Two Men Shot in Buq'ata Succumb to Their Injuries

Two men in their 40s died after being critically injured in a shooting in Buq'ata in the Golan Heights. They were evacuated to Ziv Medical Center in Safed, and police are investigating.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% center
World·28m ago

Iran Blames United States for Israel’s Actions in Lebanon

Iran accused the United States of direct responsibility for Israel’s actions in Lebanon. Tehran said it would take all necessary measures to defend its interests, security, rights, and those of its allies.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·28m ago

Trump Defends Iran Deal, Dismisses Critics as “Stupid”

Donald Trump on Friday defended the Iran agreement he signed Thursday night and attacked critics, including Democrats and many Republicans. He said Iran was weakened, would get no money, and would never obtain nuclear weapons.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Sports·35m ago

Monaco May Leave EuroLeague as League Weighs 19-Team Format

Monaco is reportedly preparing to leave the EuroLeague before the 2026/27 season. The league may either replace it with a wildcard team, with Besiktas the frontrunner, or operate with 19 clubs.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·36m 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·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·37m 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·42m 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
Health·49m 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·50m 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·50m 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·52m 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
Sports·1h ago

Dinamo Zagreb President Confirms Interest in Dor Peretz

Dinamo Zagreb president Zvonimir Boban confirmed the club is seriously pursuing Dor Peretz. The Israel midfielder, whose Maccabi Tel Aviv contract has ended, is also attracting interest from Omonia Nicosia and Ferencváros, but a return to Maccabi remains possible.

Walla·+4 outlets · 80% center
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.

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Sports10:44 · 2h ago

Frantzdy Pierrot says Haiti's World Cup run is giving the country hope

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

Frantzdy Pierrot, the former Maccabi Haifa striker, gave an emotional interview to Spain's Marca about Haiti's historic and uplifting run at the 2026 World Cup. Published on June 19, 2026, he said the team means far more than football for a country struggling with poverty, gang violence and political instability.

Pierrot described his difficult childhood in Haiti, saying there were days when his family had nothing to eat and his mother had to choose between eating herself or feeding the children. He recalled playing barefoot in the streets with oranges instead of proper balls, where broken glass would cut their feet and there was no money for hospital treatment.

He said Haiti's matches have become moments of national calm. Before the team's first game against Scotland, people gathered from 7 a.m. until kickoff, and that day there were no shootings or fights.

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