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Security·10m ago

Police arrest suspect in attack on woman in Tel Aviv

Police arrested a suspect in the assault of a woman on Harutzim Street in Tel Aviv. The case began after a video circulated on social media, and the suspect was later found in a southern Tel Aviv apartment. Investigators are still examining the case.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% center
Politics·11m ago

Hadash Chief Says Ra'am Is Coordinating With Bennett and Lieberman Camp

Hadash secretary general Amjad Shbita said Ra'am is coordinating with the Bennett and Lieberman camp to help form a government to replace the current one. He said Hadash wants to topple the government but would not join the next coalition, though it might support a pro-Arab government from outside.

Arutz Sheva
General·11m ago

Girl Wakes Up to Smoke, Saving Family From Fire in Modi'in Illit

A family in Modi'in Illit escaped a Shabbat apartment fire after a daughter woke to smoke and alerted everyone. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which investigators said started from candles placed on a refrigerator, and later handled another fire in the city.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
World·19m ago

Trump Says Secret Campaign Crippled Iran and Forced Nuclear Talks

Donald Trump said secret U.S. operations crippled Iran’s military, sank 159 ships and downed about 200 jets, forcing Tehran into nuclear talks. As U.S. envoys head to Switzerland for new negotiations, Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz and threatened further steps.

Now 14
Culture·27m ago

Eyal Baumel, the Israeli Behind Global YouTube Stars

A Channel 13 report profiles Eyal Baumel, an Israeli credited with helping major YouTubers become global brands. It says his work has driven billions of views, millions of dollars, and huge fan followings, and that he explains the algorithm behind his success.

Channel 13
Politics·28m ago

Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu Out of Politics

A Channel 12 poll found that 59% of Israelis think Benjamin Netanyahu should not run in the next election. The survey also showed Nir Barkat leading as a possible Likud successor and strong public opposition to the U.S.-Iran deal.

Kikar HaShabbat·+4 outlets · 60% center
Politics·32m ago

Gantz attacks former ally Eisenkot over opposition leadership battle

Benny Gantz said Gadi Eisenkot is politically moving in a different direction and would even rely on Arab parties to defeat his opponents. In a Saturday night interview, Gantz defended his decision not to let Eisenkot lead Blue and White and called for a broad Zionist unity government.

Srugim
General·36m ago

8-Year-Old Moderately Hurt in Bimba Accident in Beit Shemesh

Two boys, ages 8 and 6, were hurt Saturday afternoon in Beit Shemesh when their bimba hit a bench. The older boy was moderately injured, the younger boy lightly injured, and both were taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·36m ago

IDF says Hezbollah pressure in Teibine is driving heavier fire

The IDF says it is pressing a major Hezbollah underground site in Teibine, southern Lebanon, where dozens of fighters are trapped. Spokesman Efi Defrin said the army is acting under ceasefire rules and political orders, not retreating, and will respond to threats beyond the yellow line.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·37m ago

CIA Tension Grows as Iran Deal Leaks Spark Internal Backlash

Michael Weiss says hawkish U.S. officials are leaking details to undermine a near-final Iran deal. He says the backlash is especially strong inside the CIA and is aimed at Vice President JD Vance. The dispute reflects a broader split inside the U.S. government over concessions to Iran and the lack of safeguards.

Behadrei Haredim
World·38m ago

Trump Says Netanyahu Is a Fighter, But Needs to Calm Down

Donald Trump said he asked Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire with Hezbollah, while calling him a fighter who deserves credit. Trump also shared a critical article about Netanyahu’s electoral prospects and said he needs to be more rational.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·38m ago

James Burrows, legendary sitcom director of 'Friends,' dies at 85

Veteran TV director James Burrows died on Saturday at 85, surrounded by family. He was best known for directing "Friends," "Cheers," and "The Big Bang Theory," winning 11 Emmys over a career of more than 50 years. Burrows later received a Directors Guild lifetime achievement award and directed his 1,000th sitcom episode in 2015.

Srugim·+5 outlets · 83% center
Sports·39m ago

Casemiro reportedly agrees to join Inter Miami and team up with Messi

Fabrizio Romano reports that Casemiro has agreed to join Inter Miami next season and play alongside Lionel Messi. The 34-year-old midfielder is leaving Manchester United after a standout Premier League season with nine goals and two assists.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·41m ago

Teen Arrested After Alleged Robbery and Assault of 78-Year-Old Woman in Haifa

Police arrested a teenager over the alleged assault and robbery of a 78-year-old woman in Haifa’s Kiryat Eliezer neighborhood. The attack happened Thursday, was captured on video, and left the woman lightly injured and taken to hospital. Police plan to seek an extension of the suspect’s detention.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 100% center
General·42m ago

Yeshiva Student's Song of Encouragement, Military Prep, and Everyday Tech Tips on Weekly Show

Moshe Mans’s "Dvar HaShavua" featured Rabbi Itzy Ackerman’s new encouragement song, Ariel Sharfer’s comments on sectarian tension, battery safety tips from Alhanan Twieg, and a discussion with Gidi Cohen about ultra-Orthodox enlistment preparation. The episode also highlighted Ackerman’s meeting with freed hostages and the new "Hashmonaim" combat track.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·43m ago

Trump Team Quietly Opens Channels to Israeli Opposition Figures

A Channel 12 report says Trump administration officials are quietly opening channels to Israeli opposition leaders Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett. The outreach comes four months before Israel’s election, as Washington prepares for possible political change while still backing Benjamin Netanyahu.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·45m ago

Home Front Command keeps civilian defense rules unchanged through Sunday evening

The Home Front Command said Saturday night that civilian defense instructions remain unchanged until Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. The partial-activity restrictions continue in frontline northern communities, with limits on education, workplaces, and public gatherings.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·48m ago

Trump's Iran Deal Shakes Israel's Strategy and Netanyahu's Political Calculus

The article says Trump’s Iran deal is a strategic and political blow for Israel and a warning that even close American support can evaporate. It argues Israel should now press harder in Gaza and consider annexation in Judea and Samaria, while Netanyahu works to manage Trump, the Likud primaries, and coalition turmoil.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·50m ago

Mystery Surrounds Death of Iranian AI Researcher in France

PRESSTV says Iranian AI researcher Dr. Ali Ahsanian died in Nice in late March in a suspected Mossad killing. French authorities have not confirmed foul play, while Iran says its embassy is tracking the case.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·53m ago

Omer Adam to Marry in Italy at the End of August

Omer Adam and Sasha Israilovitch will marry in Italy at the end of August, with festivities starting on August 23 and the ceremony on August 27. The destination was chosen partly because Israilovitch’s family lives in Italy and because the couple wants a private, intimate celebration away from paparazzi.

Srugim
Politics·54m ago

U.S. Intelligence Warns Netanyahu May Move to Undercut Trump’s Iran Deal Effort

U.S. intelligence warned the Trump administration that Benjamin Netanyahu may act from Lebanon to undermine efforts for a U.S.-Iran agreement. The report says the moves are linked to Israeli election politics and to Israel’s push to keep pressure on Hezbollah and maintain a security buffer in southern Lebanon.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·55m ago

Trump Says U.S. Crippled Iran’s Military and Can Restrain Israel

Donald Trump said U.S. strikes on Iran destroyed its nuclear threat and military capabilities, preventing an attack on Israel. He also said he can restrain Israel from escalating in Lebanon and that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu works with him but remains under U.S. leverage.

Behadrei Haredim
General·55m ago

Bobov launches cost-cutting plan for weekday sheva brachot

Bobov’s Chaim Shel Shalom committee is urging families to replace expensive weekday sheva brachot meals with a simple home dinner for the bride and groom only, starting Rosh Chodesh Elul 5786. The plan follows a community survey, has rabbinic backing, and includes cash incentives for the first 60 families who comply.

Behadrei Haredim
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Security17:34 · 1h ago

Women Combat Soldiers Who Operate Deep in Lebanon Describe Their Missions

Center
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
The story · English

While debate continues at home over integrating women into combat roles in the IDF, Team A, female soldiers from the Sky Rider unit, has been operating beyond the Litani River in Lebanon. According to the report, their missions have helped lead to the killing of dozens of Hezbollah militants.

The soldiers are now summing up another lethal operation and preparing for the next one. Their work is taking place deep inside Lebanese territory, far from the Israeli border, as part of ongoing military activity against Hezbollah.

One of the soldiers said, "The burden of proof is on us, it makes us operate with greater professionalism." The quote was presented as part of a broader picture of women serving in combat positions and carrying out sensitive operational tasks in the field.

Read the original at Channel 13