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Health·3m ago

Ebola Suspected in Israel After Return from Congo

Israel's Health Ministry said a traveler who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo three days ago is suspected of having Ebola. The patient is isolated at Rambam, test results are expected within 24 hours, and contact tracing is underway.

Kikar HaShabbat·+5 outlets · 67% center
Sports·25m ago

Nando De Colo Bids Farewell as Fenerbahce Wins Turkish Title

Fenerbahce beat Besiktas 77-75 to win the Turkish championship 3-1 on Friday night. The title game also marked Nando De Colo’s retirement, and he said he will remain involved in basketball in some form.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·35m ago

Trump’s New Presidential Jet Arrives in the U.S. as Qatar Gift Debate Intensifies

The U.S. Air Force said Trump’s new VC-25B presidential jet has arrived at Joint Base Andrews and is undergoing final certification flights. The aircraft, reportedly a gift from Qatar, is meant to replace aging Air Force One planes temporarily, while its legality and transfer arrangement continue to draw scrutiny.

Walla
Sports·39m ago

World Cup Own-Goal Tally Threatens 2018 Record After 29 Matches

World Cup 2026 has reached seven own goals after 29 matches, putting the tournament within sight of the record 12 set in 2018. Cameron Burgess’s own goal gave the United States an early lead against Australia, and he now has four own goals this season.

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Sports·52m ago

Deni Avdija Opens Up About Pressure, Loneliness and Life in the NBA

Deni Avdija spoke in a rare interview about NBA stardom, loneliness, family pressure, and his life in Portland. He also described a serious car crash, his difficult relationship with fame, and his pride in representing Israel.

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Sports·55m ago

Fenerbahce Wins Turkish Title on Last-Second Three

Fenerbahce won the Turkish basketball championship on June 19, 2026, edging Besiktas 77-75 to take the final series 3-1. Tarik Biberovic hit the last-second three-pointer, and Wade Baldwin led Fenerbahce with 21 points.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·59m ago

US Intelligence Reports Warn Netanyahu May Prolong Lebanon War

US intelligence assessments say Israel may try to disrupt a developing US-Iran understanding because Netanyahu faces heavy political pressure to continue the Lebanon war. The reports say Israel is likely to keep striking Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire framework that would include Lebanon.

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Security·1h ago

Video Shows Motorcycle Gunmen Killing Couple in Kafr Qasim

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Ynet
Politics·1h ago

Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu to Quit Before Next Election

A Channel 13 poll says 58% of Israelis want Benjamin Netanyahu to quit before the next election. The survey also found broad dissatisfaction with the outgoing government and showed Gadi Eisenkot tied with Netanyahu on who is best suited to confront Iran.

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Security·1h ago

Israeli Army Investigates Tank Blast in Southern Lebanon That Killed Four Soldiers

The IDF is investigating a tank explosion in southern Lebanon that killed four soldiers near Tebnine. The main suspicion is that the tank was hit from outside, though an internal ammunition malfunction has not been ruled out. In a later incident, five more soldiers were wounded by a drone.

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Sports·2h ago

Jerusalem Stone Cited as Lucky Charm in Knicks Title Run

Leon Rose said an ancient Jerusalem stone given by Howie Roseman was a lucky charm during the Knicks' title run. New York had just won its first NBA championship in 53 years after defeating San Antonio 4-1, following a massive parade in the city.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·2h ago

Netanyahu and Trump Both Came Up Short, While Iran Emerged Stronger

An opinion column says Netanyahu and Trump both lost their confrontation with Iran, while Tehran emerged more legitimate and more powerful. It argues that the U.S. fight became Netanyahu’s war, but the result damaged both leaders and left Israel facing political reckoning in the autumn.

Walla
Sports·2h ago

Brazil’s President Mocks Neymar as ‘the World’s First Home Office Player’

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Walla
Economy·2h ago

SpaceX Plans $20 Billion Bond Sale After Record Share Offering

SpaceX plans to raise at least $20 billion in a bond sale after its record $75 billion share offering. The money would mainly refinance a $20 billion bridge loan while funding the company’s large AI expansion and Starlink projects.

Calcalist
Sports·2h ago

United States Faces Australia Without Pulisic in Group D Battle

The United States faces Australia in Seattle on Friday night for first place in World Cup Group D. Christian Pulisic is out, while Ricardo Pepi starts for the Americans and Australia keeps Patrick Beach in goal after his strong debut. Both teams enter level on three points.

Walla
World·2h ago

Israel Publishes Lebanon Security Belt Map as Fighting and Iran Talks Intersect

The IDF published a map of its Lebanon security belt, highlighting heavy fighting around Beaufort Ridge and Ali Taher Ridge near Nabatieh. The report says the area matters tactically but also affects US-Iran diplomacy, where talks in Geneva were delayed after Iran linked them to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon.

Channel 13·+3 outlets · 50% center
Security·2h ago

Iran Tells Hezbollah to Hold Fire as Ceasefire and Talks Unfold

Iran reportedly ordered Hezbollah to stop firing toward Israel as a ceasefire took hold Friday afternoon. Israeli and U.S. officials said the truce allows Israel to respond to Hezbollah attacks, while Iran continues to press for an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.

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Jerusalem Stone Cited as Lucky Charm in Knicks Title Run

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New York Knicks president Leon Rose said a gift he received before Game 5 may have brought the team luck on the way to its NBA championship. The Knicks ended a 53-year title drought by beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the series.

A day earlier, New York held a huge championship parade, which U.S. media said drew millions of fans and shut down parts of the city. On Friday, June 19, 2026, Rose revealed the unusual present in a video clip.

Rose said Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman gave him a special good-luck charm, an ancient stone from Jerusalem. He said he received it before the fifth game of the series and believed it helped New York win the championship. The post described the item as a piece of slate from the City of David in ancient Jerusalem and noted that both Rose and Roseman are Jewish executives who won a championship.

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