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General·3m ago

NASA’s Next Giant Space Telescope Sets Out for Launch

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is being moved by barge in Florida ahead of an August 2026 launch. The under-budget observatory, completed in April 2026, is designed to map the universe at unprecedented speed and help investigate dark matter and dark energy.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·3m ago

IDF Kills Operatives Behind Hamas Money Transfers

The IDF says it killed Hussein Qadira and Muhammad Fara in southern Gaza this week. They were part of a network that transferred more than 500 million shekels to Hamas’s military wing through Turkey and Gaza.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·6m ago

IDF Begins Drill in Jaffa, No Security Threat Expected

The IDF says a military drill has started in the Jaffa area and will run until Tuesday morning. It will bring increased security activity, vehicles, and construction work, and officials say there is no security threat.

Ynet
General·14m ago

Gordon Ramsay’s Daughter Holly Announces First Pregnancy

Holly Ramsay, daughter of Gordon Ramsay, said on Instagram that she is pregnant with her first child with Adam Peaty. The announcement comes months after their December wedding, which was marked by a public family dispute involving Peaty’s relatives.

Ynet
Economy·16m ago

Allegations Against Economy Ministry CEO Over Vignet Collapse and Asset Transfer

An investigative report accuses Motty Gamsheh, now Israel’s economy ministry director general, of using his role as consultant to take control of Vignet, a media company founded by discharged soldiers. The founders say the company collapsed under rising debts and pressure, while Gamsheh and his cousin moved its business into a new firm and left creditors unpaid. Gamsheh denies the allegations.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·16m ago

United States Clinch Top Spot as Group Drama Continues

The United States secured first place in Group D after beating Australia, while Turkey’s loss to Paraguay confirmed their elimination. Australia and Paraguay will decide second place, and a draw could still help both teams advance.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·23m ago

Oren Ben Simon on making his debut film, “Moris”

Oren Ben Simon discusses how he made his debut film, “Moris,” for Srugim’s director interview series. He says the film follows an urban poet in old Tel Aviv, was developed with a Yehoshua Rabinovitz Foundation grant and independent funding, and did not change him as a director.

Srugim
Security·35m ago

Police Investigate Suspected Murder of 80-Year-Old Woman in Ashdod

An 80-year-old woman was found dead in her Ashdod home with signs of violence, and police opened a suspected murder investigation. Emergency crews and police responded to the apartment after she was discovered lifeless.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·39m ago

Funeral details released for Alexander Filin and Liav Kababia

Funeral details were announced Sunday morning for Alexander Filin and Liav Kababia, both killed in southern Lebanon. Filin will be buried in Haifa at noon, and Kababia at 5:00 p.m. in Kfar Sava, with shiva arrangements listed for both families.

Srugim
General·43m ago

How an Administrative Petition Can Challenge Planning and Construction Decisions

The article explains how administrative petitions can be used to challenge planning and construction decisions in Israel. It outlines the legal basis, common grounds for filing, deadlines, and the types of defects that can lead a court to overturn or return a decision for reconsideration.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·54m 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·55m 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·56m 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·58m ago

Iranian Lawmaker Says Supreme Leader Opposed U.S. Talks on Live TV

Iranian lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian said on state TV that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei opposed talks with the United States and set conditions absent from a recent memorandum. The broadcast was cut off, state TV condemned the disclosure, and conservative critics accused Nabavian of cherry-picking classified correspondence.

Behadrei Haredim
World·58m 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h ago

Beitar Jerusalem Welcomes Full Squad as Weissman Decision Looms

Beitar Jerusalem are set to receive the rest of their foreign players within 48 hours and will soon decide on contract talks with Luka Gadrani and Brian Karabali. The club remains hopeful Sean Weissman will return to Israel, while Daniel Vorko and Eugene Ansah have impressed in training.

Walla
Sports·1h 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·1h ago

'I Just Wanted to Be Normal': How Chronic Sexual Pain Shaped a Career

Dr. Sharon Urshelymi says chronic vulvar pain diagnosed at 20 led her from personal struggle to research and activism. She now works to expand awareness of vulvodynia, including through the Israeli organization Shlema, and to challenge narrow ideas about sex and “normality.”

Ynet
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Sports04:33 · 1h ago

Dinamo Bucharest Joins the Race for Niv Eliasi as Hapoel Be'er Sheva Plans Summer Rebuild

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva is accelerating preparations for the 2026/27 season, with the future of goalkeeper Niv Eliasi still the main issue. After reports of an offer from Greece, a new club has entered the race for him, Dinamo Bucharest. The Romanian side has submitted an official bid, but like the Greek offer, there is still a gap between the parties on salary terms.

Eliasi's agents, Ronen and Gלעד Katzav, are continuing to explore additional options for the goalkeeper at the same time. The club has not made a decision on his next step, and the talks remain open as the transfer market develops.

Meanwhile, Be'er Sheva are preparing for the return of their foreign players to Israel. All of the club's foreigners are expected to land in the coming days and join training, including Lucas Ventura and Kings Kangwa. Helder Lopes will not take part after his contract ended.

The club is now looking for a new foreign left back to replace Lopes, as well as a foreign central defender and a winger. On Miguel Vitor, the club is waiting for a final green light, and the veteran defender, who has already received an offer to stay, is expected to respond positively soon and remain at Turner Stadium.

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