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General·7m ago

Woman, 80, found dead in her Ashdod home

An approximately 80-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Ashdod. Magen David Adom medics were called to the scene and pronounced her dead after medical checks.

Ynet
World·9m ago

Vance Heads to Switzerland for Iran Talks on Nuclear File and Lebanon Ceasefire

JD Vance flew to Switzerland for two days of talks with Iranian officials on Iran’s nuclear program and Lebanon. He and Iranian representatives signaled hopes for progress, while Israel said it will keep acting against Hezbollah and remain in the security strip as needed.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·11m ago

Dud Bitan seeks to block Likud primaries from being scrapped

MK David Bitan asked Likud's internal court to block a plan to cancel the party's primaries and replace them with a steering committee. He said the move would unfairly deny tens of thousands of party members the right to choose their Knesset candidates just a month before the vote.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·12m ago

Beyond Drugs: The Strangest Goods Sold on the Black Market

A Hebrew report details the black market’s strangest goods, including sand, fireflies, luxury-brand leftovers, Disney disability access, and human hair. It says these items are valuable because of scarcity, regulation, or criminal demand. The story highlights illegal trades in China, cemeteries, and Disney parks.

Now 14
World·14m ago

US Ambassador Huckabee Calls Hezbollah a “Malignant Cancer”

Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, condemned Hezbollah in a post on X as emergency talks over the Israel-Hezbollah conflict were underway and Iran negotiations were set to begin. He said Hezbollah is a US-designated terror group that has killed hundreds of Americans and attacks civilians in Israel while using civilian homes in Lebanon to store weapons.

Ynet
Politics·19m ago

Merav Ben Ari Says She Will Not Apologize After Heated Studio Clash

Merav Ben Ari said she had a confrontation at Channel 13 on Saturday night after Barak demanded that she apologize to Eli Dallal. She refused, accusing Dallal of abandoning his principles for Benjamin Netanyahu and saying he should be the one to apologize.

Srugim
Health·20m ago

How to Keep Dogs Safe in Extreme Summer Heat

On June 21, the first official day of summer, veterinarian Dr. Sharon Maoz Navon explained how to protect dogs from heat, dehydration and heatstroke. She advised walking them in cooler hours, keeping them indoors, providing constant fresh water and watching for warning signs of distress.

Ynet
Sports·25m ago

Dor Peretz Set to Decide His Future Within 48 Hours

Dor Peretz must decide by Tuesday where he will play next season. Maccabi Tel Aviv has not yet made a new offer, and if that changes, he could stay; otherwise, Dinamo Zagreb is the leading foreign option.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
Health·31m ago

Jerusalem botanic garden reports breakthroughs in rescuing rare plants

The botanical garden at Givat Ram in Jerusalem and KKL’s Eshtaol nursery say they have achieved several breakthroughs in saving rare and endangered plants. The work includes seed collection, first-time germination, flowering, and even a spontaneous new population, strengthening backup populations for threatened species.

Ynet
Security·48m ago

IDF Names Fourth Soldier Killed in Tank Disaster in Lebanon

The IDF announced the fourth soldier killed in the tank disaster in Lebanon over the weekend. Staff Sgt. Naveh Havashush, 20, from Geva Binyamin, died alongside three other soldiers, bringing the war’s Israeli death toll to 962 since October 7, 2023.

Behadrei Haredim·+9 outlets · 56% right-leaning
Politics·49m ago

Nir Dvori calls for ending shortened yeshiva hesder service

Nir Dvori, a Channel 12 military commentator, argued that yeshiva hesder students should no longer receive shortened military service. Secular left-wing activist Naor Narkis praised the remarks and reposted them on TikTok.

Arutz Sheva
World·52m ago

Jewish Man Attacked in Berlin in Front of His Children, Suspect Arrested

A 48-year-old Jewish man was attacked in Berlin on Saturday in front of his two children, and police arrested a 31-year-old suspect. The incident occurred as Germany released its 2025 antisemitism report, which recorded more than 8,700 antisemitic incidents nationwide.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·56m ago

How Gianni Infantino Turned FIFA Into a Private Corporate Empire

The article says the first week of the 2026 World Cup exposed FIFA under Gianni Infantino as politicized, authoritarian, and commercially captured. It details ticket-price scandal, border discrimination, human-rights abuses in Mexico, and FIFA’s swift exoneration of a VAR official accused of a racist gesture. It concludes that Infantino’s rule has hollowed out football’s checks and balances.

Calcalist
Security·56m ago

IDF Names Fourth Soldier Killed in Tank Incident in Southern Lebanon

The IDF has named Sgt. Nove Havshush, 20, as the fourth soldier killed in a tank incident in southern Lebanon. In a separate fighting event nearby, Staff Sgt. Nir Ben Ari, 21, was killed and 13 soldiers were wounded, including two seriously.

Walla·+11 outlets · 55% center
Health·1h ago

Israel on Alert After Ebola Suspect Is Isolated in Haifa

A traveler returned from Congo was isolated at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa after showing Ebola-like symptoms. Israel’s Health Ministry says the case is unconfirmed, but it has activated testing, contact tracing, and hospital preparedness measures.

Now 14·+8 outlets · 56% right-leaning
Politics·1h ago

Voter Turnout, Not Just Swings Between Parties, May Decide Elections

The article says Israeli elections can be decided by turnout, not only by voters switching parties. It highlights sharp participation drops in 2021 in Joint List, Likud and United Torah Judaism strongholds, while Blue and White and Labor-Meretz held steadier.

Arutz Sheva
Sports·1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Set to Retain Kenny Miller as Coach

Maccabi Tel Aviv is expected to announce that Kenny Miller will stay on as coach next season. The club values his cup win, familiarity with the squad, and strong rapport with the players, while also planning squad reinforcements before training resumes Monday.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·1h ago

Japan Denied by a Millimeter in Dramatic World Cup Moment

Japan came agonizingly close to scoring against Tunisia in Monterrey during the 2026 World Cup. Takehiro Tomiyasu’s effort was saved by Aymen Dahmen and goal-line technology showed the ball had not fully crossed the line.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Health·1h ago

Two deadly social media challenges renew alarm over viral online dares

A 12-year-old boy in Yonkers died after choking during school, and police are investigating whether a viral eating challenge was involved. In Oklahoma, a 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after allegedly taking part in the Benadryl challenge and suffering seizures and cardiac arrest.

Ynet
Politics·1h ago

Netanyahu Moves to Dissolve Knesset, Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Bills Unpassed

Ultra-Orthodox party leaders say Benjamin Netanyahu plans to dissolve the Knesset next week without advancing any of their key bills. They accuse him of leaving them politically empty-handed, while coalition pressure continues for an immediate vote.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center
Culture·1h ago

Lavish Roman Villa Linked to Emperors Unearthed Outside Rome

Archaeologists have uncovered a large, richly decorated Roman villa in Castel di Guido, west of Rome, near ancient Lorium. The site was linked to visits by emperors Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius, and is believed to have belonged to Roman nobles close to the imperial family.

Ynet
Security·1h ago

Sergeant Major Nave Habsush Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon

Staff Sgt. Nave Habsush, 20, of Givat Binyamin was killed when his tank hit an explosive device in southern Lebanon. The armored corps soldier served as a tank commander in Battalion 52 of the 401st Brigade and had recently completed tank commanders’ training.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·1h ago

Paraguay Forward Sent Off for Covering His Mouth in World Cup First

Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 on Friday, but the match became a World Cup first when Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth during a confrontation. The red card, issued under FIFA’s new anti-racism rule, could cost Almiron Paraguay’s final group game against Australia and possibly his place in the tournament.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
Security·1h ago

Israel Ordered to Hold Fire in Lebanon as Swiss Talks Open and Iran Threatens Escalation

Israel ordered the IDF to limit fire in Lebanon, while the United States urged restraint so Swiss talks could continue. The move came after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets, rocket fire at Israeli forces, and threats from Iran and the Revolutionary Guard over the Strait of Hormuz and possible missiles at Israel.

Channel 13·+2 outlets · 100% center
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Culture04:00 · 1h ago

Daily Talmud Study Session on Chullin 52 Released

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

The Hebrew site Kikar HaShabbat is offering its daily Daf Yomi lesson for tractate Chullin, page 52, taught by Rabbi Binyamin Miltsky. The lesson explains the Talmud clearly and is presented as the Sunday session for 6 Tammuz.

According to the notice, the class is broadcast every morning at 5:00 a.m. on Kol Chai radio, on FM frequencies 93 and 92.8, and is also made available to website users with the station’s permission.

The page also states that the Torah study is dedicated to the complete recovery of the wounded and sick of the people of Israel, including Mrs. Devorah, daughter of Yael Shindil Feiga, among all other patients. The text includes a traditional prayer asking for her healing.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat