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Security·5m ago

IDF says operations continue after ceasefire reports, blames Hezbollah for violation

IDF spokesman Efi Defrin said Friday that Hezbollah violated a reported ceasefire by attacking forces in southern Lebanon. He said four fighters were killed overnight, more than 100 Hezbollah targets were struck, and the army will keep operating unless political leaders order otherwise.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·11m ago

Three Injured in Two-Car Crash in Ramla, One Moderately Hurt

Three people were hurt in a two-car crash on Israel Frenkel Street in Ramla. One 23-year-old man was moderately injured, and two men in their 20s were lightly hurt and taken to hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·13m ago

Israeli Journalists Blast Reported Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire

Israeli journalists criticized Reuters' report of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, questioning its meaning and Israel's freedom to respond. They also pointed to U.S. pressure on Israel and said key details still need clarification.

Srugim
Security·27m ago

Pressure Mounts for a Heavy Israeli Response in Lebanon After Deadly Border Clash

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Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Tech·29m ago

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

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Globes
World·40m ago

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

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Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·46m ago

Two Men Shot in Buq'ata Succumb to Their Injuries

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Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% center
World·46m 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·46m 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·53m ago

Monaco May Leave EuroLeague as League Weighs 19-Team Format

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Politics·54m ago

Italy Angered After Trump Claims Meloni Begged for a Photo

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Srugim·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·55m ago

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

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N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·1h ago

Trump reportedly berated Vance over Iran strike wording

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Behadrei Haredim
Health·1h ago

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

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Kikar HaShabbat
General·1h ago

Woman, 47, critically injured in Majdal Shams crash

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Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·1h ago

Israeli Air Force strikes targets in southern Lebanon village

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

Rabbi Arguel: Do Not Despair Over a Long Road Ahead

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Arutz Sheva
Sports·1h ago

Awuka Ashta Leaves Hapoel Jerusalem for Dinamo Batumi

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Politics·1h ago

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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

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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?

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Walla
Health·1h ago

Singer Yonatan Razel Leaves Hospital After Severe Stroke

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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.

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

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Mikail Torrance, the American basketball player who signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the summer of 2010 but never played for the club, has died at 37. The University of Alabama, where he played for four years, announced his death. No cause was released.

Torrance starred at Alabama from 2006 to 2010 and was one of the team’s leading players. In his final college season he averaged 15.6 points, 5.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game, led the SEC in free-throw percentage and was named to the All-SEC second team.

After college, he went undrafted in the NBA, reportedly because of medical concerns tied to a heart condition. Maccabi Tel Aviv still chose to sign him, and he was expected to begin his professional career in Europe.

That never happened. On August 20, 2010, just days before he was due to join the team, Torrance collapsed during a workout in Florida, lost consciousness and was taken to hospital in critical condition. Days later he was breathing on his own and later stabilized. He recovered and returned to the court about a year later, signing with Ormanspor Ankara of Turkey’s second division.

Between 2011 and 2015, he played in Turkey, Canada, Finland, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. He also got a tryout with the Miami Heat, but did not receive an NBA contract.

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