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World·9m ago

Two Israelis Killed in Self-Inflicted Crash in Malibu, Los Angeles

Two Israelis in their 40s were killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Malibu area of Los Angeles. ZAKA’s International Unit is helping with identification, documentation, and arrangements with U.S. authorities and the families.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
General·12m ago

20-Year-Old Suspected of Stealing Dozens of Identities Using AI Agents

Nicky Sokolov, 20, was arrested after police said he used AI agents to steal more than 60 identities and open bank accounts in their names. He was detained in Thailand, deported for lacking a valid visa, and arrested again when he landed in Israel.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·13m ago

Smotrich Slams Supreme Court Justices Over Judicial Appointments Fight

Bezalel Smotrich attacked Israel’s Supreme Court judges on Sunday during the hearing on petitions against the judicial appointments law. The dispute is part of a wider standoff with Justice Minister Yariv Levin over convening the appointments committee and selecting the next Supreme Court president.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·13m ago

Zelensky Returns Polish Order by Mail After WWII Memory Row

Volodymyr Zelensky is sending Poland back the Order of the White Eagle after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked it. The dispute centers on Ukrainian wartime memory, the UPA, and the Volhynia massacre, and it has sparked political backlash in both countries.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·14m ago

Utah Expected to Await Noam Yaacov as NBA Draft Looms

Noam Yaacov is preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, but Utah expects him to play for the Utes next season. U.S. media have praised the Israeli guard and projected him as a major contributor in the Big 12.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·16m ago

Israeli Docuseries Examines Tensions Between Elected Leaders and Security Chiefs

Channel 14 will air a four-part docuseries, "Generals' Rebellion," Monday through Thursday at 10:30 p.m. Based on Erez Tadmor's book, it argues that senior security officials in Israel have increasingly tried to shape national policy beyond their formal authority. The series links that claim to the 2023 judicial overhaul protests and to disputes during the war after October 7.

Now 14
Politics·18m ago

Hundreds of veteran Haredi kindergarten teachers face layoffs over funding dispute

Around 150 veteran Agudat Yisrael kindergarten teachers have warned Haredi lawmakers that flawed Education Ministry budgeting could trigger layoffs and the closure of dozens of kindergartens. They are demanding proper seniority-based funding, immediate “Ofek Hadash” implementation, and a freeze on dismissals.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·22m ago

Bitan petitions Likud court to keep primaries and block leadership committee

Likud MK David Bitan filed an urgent petition to block a planned leadership committee and keep the party’s primaries. He says canceling the vote would violate party rules, harm members’ rights, and could trigger refund claims of about 30 million shekels. The dispute is also being fought in the district court.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Health·22m ago

Why Many People Feel Drained After the Sabbath Meal

Doctors say the tired, heavy feeling many people get after Shabbat is usually caused by rich meals, repeated eating, less movement, and disrupted sleep. Simple changes like walking after meals, eating more slowly, and keeping routines steadier can ease the effect.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·24m ago

Report: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer May Announce Resignation Monday

Britain’s Observer reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer may announce his resignation on Monday, but the government denied any decision has been made. The report comes amid mounting pressure over falling support, recent scandals, and a possible leadership challenge from Andy Burnham.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·24m ago

The four soldiers killed in the tank disaster: their lives, their families and their final words

Four IDF armored corps soldiers were killed in a tank disaster in southern Lebanon while trying to rescue a stranded engineering vehicle. The dead are Lt. Col. Dor Gidalyah Ben Shimhon, Sgt. Liav Kvabia, Sgt. Yoav Klein and Sgt. Nove Havashush, and the army says the incident may have involved a drone strike or possibly an anti-tank missile.

Mako·+9 outlets · 56% right-leaning
General·26m ago

Channel 14 Host Slams Channel 12 Reporter Over Vulgar Attack on the Government

Tal Meir of Channel 14 condemned Channel 12 reporter Michal Pailan after Pailan used vulgar language to attack the government. The dispute followed a Channel 12 post about ministers missing the funeral of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimhon, a claim the article says was false.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·29m ago

Anne Hathaway, 43, Announces Third Pregnancy

Anne Hathaway announced on Instagram that she and husband Adam Shulman are expecting their third child. The 43-year-old actress and Shulman, married since 2012, already have two sons, Jonathan and Jack. The news comes during a busy professional period for Hathaway.

Now 14
Economy·29m ago

State Comptroller Warns National Insurance Fund Could Run Dry by 2035

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned that Israel’s National Insurance Institute could face a cash-flow collapse by 2035. He said generous long-term care benefit approvals, made without actuarial oversight or government discussion since 2018, have sharply increased eligibility and costs.

Ynet
Health·31m ago

Study Suggests Cutting Sugar Entirely May Harm Gut and Metabolism

A mouse study presented at ENDO 2026 found that removing sugar entirely from a low fat diet may harm the gut microbiome, blood sugar control, and liver health. Researchers stressed that the findings are preliminary and do not overturn advice to limit added sugar.

Walla
World·31m ago

U.S.-Iran talks resume in Switzerland under pressure over Lebanon ceasefire

U.S.-Iran talks resumed in Switzerland on Sunday, with ceasefire terms and fighting in Lebanon at the center of the agenda. Iran is demanding a complete halt to hostilities, while Washington is pressuring Israel and monitoring tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Walla·+3 outlets · 50% center
General·32m ago

Minnesota High Court Case Could Redefine Religious Schools’ Hiring Rights

Agudath Israel of America joined a brief in a Minnesota Supreme Court case over religious schools’ right to control hiring under their faith. The dispute stems from a Catholic school’s refusal to renew a librarian’s contract, and the outcome could affect thousands of religious schools in the United States.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·32m ago

UK Attorney General Halts Official Posting on X Amid Rising Racist Unrest

England and Wales Attorney General Richard Hermer has stopped his office from posting on X, except for fighting disinformation, after racist violence and riots in Southampton and Belfast. He said social media platforms should not be allowed to divide communities, citing far-right activity on X around both incidents.

Calcalist
Security·33m ago

Iran-Linked Network Allegedly Paid Canadian Youth to Shoot at Synagogues and U.S. Consulate

Canadian police uncovered an alleged international network that recruited Toronto youths through encrypted apps to shoot at Jewish sites and the U.S. consulate for payment. The case expanded into a U.S. terrorism probe linked to Mohammad Baker Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander accused of directing attacks tied to Iran. A Toronto officer was killed in a raid, and police are still hunting a 19-year-old suspect.

Arutz Sheva
Security·33m ago

Declassified UFO Files Suggest U.S. Rivals May Have Studied Crashed Objects

New U.S. UFO documents released June 12 claim China and Russia may have recovered crashed objects and tried to reverse-engineer them. The files also include a CIA report from 2008 describing a disc-shaped object over Zimbabwe’s airport that prompted U.S. concern, but none of the material proves alien technology or public confirmation from the governments involved.

Walla
General·34m ago

Billboards Honoring Maya Vishniak Go Up Ahead of Murder Verdict

Signs with Maya Vishniak’s image were posted across Israel on Sunday ahead of the verdict in Amit Almog’s murder case. The Tel Aviv District Court had already convicted him in December, and prosecutors are seeking up to 26 years in prison under a plea deal.

Channel 13
Culture·35m ago

Daily 10-Minute Study Session on Chullin, Daf 52

Rabbi Naftali Wasserman released a 10-minute daily Talmud lesson on Chullin, daf 52. The study session is available in Hebrew, Yiddish, and English, with links to earlier daf yomi classes.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·36m ago

Search for a Kosher Red Heifer Rekindles an Old Halakhic Debate

A red calf found in northern Israel briefly revived hopes of identifying a kosher red heifer for Temple use. The animal was later disqualified after being tagged in the ear, and the episode sparked a halakhic debate over whether a healed blemish can restore eligibility.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·39m ago

Retired Israeli officer warns withdrawal from Lebanon would be devastating

Retired Col. Prof. Gabi Siboni warned on Galey Israel radio that an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon would be disastrous. He said any Hezbollah recovery on the border could empty northern towns and prompt a harsh Israeli response to ceasefire violations.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center
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Culture04:06 · Jun 19

Stunning wildlife portraits showcase Israel’s nature photographers

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

A gallery of striking wildlife portraits was posted in the Facebook group of the Israel Nature Photography Association. The images include animals and birds photographed in Israel and abroad, among them a snake in Thailand, an arctic fox in Iceland, a tiger shark, a cheetah feeding in Kenya, an orangutan in Indonesia, a royal vulture, a golden jackal, a crested grebe, a tiger in India, a black stork with a fish, a Dalmatian pelican in Greece, a sea turtle, an elephant calf in Kenya, a king penguin, and a short-toed snake eagle yawning.

The association says it was founded to promote nature photography in Israel. Its stated goals include helping conserve Israel’s ecosystem, educating the public to recognize and protect nature and the environment, and raising awareness of environmental issues among nature photographers and the wider public.

The group describes itself as a nonprofit established by and for nature photographers. It aims to let photographers learn and grow through mutual inspiration, sharing, learning, joint meetings, and lectures, while also strengthening the status of nature photography in Israel and its contribution to society and environmental protection.

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