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Sports·11m ago

What the green device in Kone’s mouth was during Canada vs. Qatar

Canada midfielder Ismaël Kone suffered a severe left-leg injury in the match against Qatar. The green device seen in his mouth was Penthrox, a fast-acting inhaled painkiller used by emergency teams. It was used to quickly ease his pain during on-field treatment and transport.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·13m 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·19m 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·21m 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·35m ago

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

After four IDF soldiers were killed on the northern border, Israeli ministers, MKs, and media figures demanded a forceful strike in Lebanon. The article says Hezbollah and Iran are also trying to leverage talks with Washington to push for a ceasefire that would restrain Israel.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Tech·37m 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·48m 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·54m 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·54m 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·54m 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·2h 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.

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Culture10:47 · 2h ago

Rabbi Tzion Cohen Delivers a Parsha Talk on Chukat

Religious
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

Rabbi Tzion Cohen, the chief rabbi of Or Yehuda and president of the Dorot Institute, appears in a Torah talk on Parashat Chukat. The item promotes the video as a “captivating” teaching and highlights its central message: “From the enemy I learned not to despair.”

The post identifies Cohen as Rabbi Tzion Cohen, also written as Rabbi Ben Tzion Cohen, and presents the message as a powerful life lesson drawn from the weekly Torah portion. The article does not describe the full content of the lesson, but frames it as an inspiring religious reflection connected to Parashat Chukat.

The piece is dated 4 Tammuz 5786, corresponding to June 19, 2026, at 15:23. It includes photographs credited to “courtesy of the photographer” and a prompt for readers to follow the news site and join its WhatsApp group. No audience reaction had been published at the time of the post.

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