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Weather·9m ago

Forecast Calls for Slight Warming, Extreme UV Index

Israel is expected to see partly cloudy to clear weather today, with slight warming mainly inland and in the mountains. UV levels will be extreme, heat stress will be severe in the Dead Sea area, and temperatures will range from 15 degrees in Safed to 39 in Eilat.

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Sports·22m ago

Brazil Beat Haiti 3-0 to Go Top of World Cup Group C

Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to claim its first 2026 World Cup win. Matheus Cunha scored twice, Vinicius added a third, and Brazil went top of Group C before facing Scotland.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·50m ago

Brazil cruises past Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia

Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia, with two goals from Matheus Cunha and one from Vinícius Júnior. Raphinha was injured and substituted.

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Politics·1h ago

Trump unveils $400 million Qatar jet set to become Air Force One

Donald Trump unveiled a $400 million Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar, which will become the new Air Force One. The ceremony at Joint Base Andrews came amid political backlash over conflict-of-interest and security concerns. The plane will undergo final test flights before Trump expects to use it, possibly for a July 4 flyover.

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Sports·1h ago

Brazil worry as Raphinha exits injured in World Cup match

Raphinha left Brazil’s World Cup match against Haiti in the 40th minute with a suspected muscle injury. He is a major doubt for Thursday’s game against Scotland, and the severity is still unknown.

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Sports·3h ago

Morocco edge Scotland as Sabiri scores fastest World Cup goal so far

Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the 2026 World Cup after Ismaïl Sabari scored the tournament’s fastest goal so far. The result left Morocco close to securing a place in the knockout stage before its final group game against Haiti.

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Health·5h ago

DR Congo Ebola Cases Rise to 933, with 245 Deaths

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s health ministry says confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 933, with 245 deaths. It also reported that 80 patients improved and were discharged from hospital.

Ynet
World·5h ago

Obama Criticizes Trump’s Iran Policy, Says U.S. Is Worse Off Than Before

Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s Iran policy, saying the U.S. is now worse off than before and that leaving the 2015 nuclear deal helped Iran advance its nuclear capability. He defended the agreement as a detailed international success backed by Western intelligence agencies and said it prevented war.

Ynet
Sports·6h ago

Referee Injured During Extra Time of USA-Australia Match

Referee Tzavayir was injured in stoppage time during the United States-Australia match at the 2026 World Cup. Players came over to help him, and the report did not say whether he continued officiating.

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Politics·6h ago

Election chief orders Ben Gvir to remove flotilla video and pay costs

Justice Noam Solberg ordered Itamar Ben Gvir to delete a 38-second flotilla video from all social accounts and pay NIS 23,000 in costs. The committee found the Ashdod Port clip was prohibited election propaganda using public assets. The petition came after Ben Gvir refused a removal demand, and Solberg cited an earlier March precedent against him.

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Sports·6h ago

United States Makes World Cup History With Second Straight Group-Stage Win

The United States beat Australia 2-0 at the 2026 World Cup to clinch advancement after an opening 4-1 win over Paraguay. It was the first time in U.S. history that the team won two group-stage matches at a World Cup, and Sergiño Dest earned praise for his performance.

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Culture·6h ago

Legendary TV Director James Burrows Dies at 85

James Burrows, the Jewish American TV director behind "Cheers," "Will & Grace" and "Friends," died Friday at 85. He directed more than 1,000 episodes, earned over 40 Emmy nominations and won major industry honors. His family said he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

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Sports·6h ago

Alba Berlin forces a decisive Game 5 against Bayern Munich

Alba Berlin beat Bayern Munich 71-61 in Game 4 of the German final to force a decisive fifth game. Justin Bean led Alba with 17 points and nine rebounds, and the next game will be in Munich in two days.

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Health·6h ago

Health Ministry says suspected Ebola patient arrived in Israel and is isolated

Israel’s Health Ministry said a traveler suspected of Ebola has been isolated after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient was sent to Rambam Medical Center, while officials began contact tracing and renewed warnings against travel to affected areas in Africa.

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Politics·6h ago

Trump Administration Quietly Builds Back Channels to Israel’s Opposition

Trump administration officials are quietly building informal ties with Israel’s opposition, especially Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, as they assess a real chance of a government change. The move comes amid concern over extremist ministers in Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and strained US-Israel trust, but Washington has not abandoned Netanyahu.

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World·6h ago

Ceasefire in Lebanon Holds for Now as U.S.-Iran Talks Are Delayed

Israel and Hezbollah renewed a ceasefire after deadly fighting in southern Lebanon killed at least 47 people in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers. The escalation delayed planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, while Washington, Jerusalem, Beirut and Tehran all moved to preserve the wider diplomatic track.

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Security·7h ago

IDF Still Investigating What Destroyed Battalion Commander’s Tank in Southern Lebanon

The IDF has not yet determined what caused the tank disaster in southern Lebanon that killed four soldiers, including Battalion 52’s commander. Investigators are weighing an explosive charge, an anti-tank missile, a drone strike, or a tank malfunction, but access to the wreckage remains restricted.

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Sports·7h 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.

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Culture·7h ago

Anne Hathaway announces she is expecting her third child at 43

Anne Hathaway announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her third child with husband Adam Shulman. The 43-year-old actress already has two sons, Jonathan and Jack, and recently told Elle she was enjoying family life and work.

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Sports·7h 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·7h 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·8h 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.

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World·8h 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·8h ago

Video Shows Motorcycle Gunmen Killing Couple in Kafr Qasim

Khaled and Hanan Jamal were killed early yesterday in Kafr Qasim by gunmen on motorcycles. Video from the scene shows one attacker dismounting and firing at close range after failing to find the relatives he was apparently seeking.

Ynet
Politics·8h 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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Security13:43 · 13h ago

Ofer Winter Warns Against Any Deal That Leaves Soldiers Exposed

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Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The story · English

Reserve Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter warned that Israel must not agree to any arrangement that would leave IDF soldiers without protection or restrict their ability to use firepower. "The State of Israel must come to its senses immediately," he said.

Winter’s sharp message was delivered in a brief clip that was shared publicly. The article does not describe any specific agreement, but presents his warning as a general objection to any deal that could endanger troops or limit how they operate in the field.

Winter’s comments come amid debate over the terms Israel should accept in relation to the fighting, with his remarks emphasizing the need to safeguard soldiers’ freedom of action. The piece includes a photo credit to Tal Gal/Flash90.

Read the original at Arutz Sheva