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Security·2m ago

IDF Says It Killed Hamas Money-Transfer Operatives in Gaza

The IDF said it killed two Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives last week in Gaza. It said they helped move more than 500 million shekels through a Hamas money-transfer network. The army said the money funded salaries and terror activity in violation of the ceasefire.

Srugim
Economy·4m ago

Robert Kiyosaki Says Falling Gold and Silver Prices Could Be a Buying Signal

Robert Kiyosaki said falling gold and silver prices should be judged in context, not by price alone. He said he is watching macroeconomic leadership and technical charts, and plans to buy when the downtrend reverses. He closed by urging readers not to take his word for it and to think independently.

Walla
Security·9m ago

Magen fighter Nir Ben Ari killed in Lebanon days before his 22nd birthday

Staff Sgt. Nir Ben Ari of Kerem Maharal was killed overnight in southern Lebanon by a mortar shell and explosive drone, days before turning 22. His school and community remembered him as an outstanding, values-driven student and athlete, and said he had planned to leave the army soon and travel to Thailand with friends.

Mako·+3 outlets · 100% center
Politics·11m ago

Full Supreme Court panel hears petitions against overhaul of judge-selection committee

Israel’s High Court held a full-bench hearing on petitions against the Basic Law amendment changing the judge-selection committee. Petitioners and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara argue it is unconstitutional and politicizes appointments, while the government says the challenge is premature because the law will apply only to the next Knesset.

N12·+4 outlets · 75% center
Economy·12m ago

Repeated Crises Keep the Same Workers Out of Jobs, Israel Labor Service Says

A special Israeli Employment Service report says the same vulnerable workers keep being forced out of jobs during repeated emergencies. It calls for flexible unpaid leave and more remote work, while noting that recovery from each crisis has been getting faster.

Walla·+5 outlets · 80% center
General·14m 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·14m 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·17m 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·26m 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·27m 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·27m 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·34m 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
Health·36m ago

Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Raises Fears in a Crowded Displacement Camp

At least 30 people have died since early May in the Kigonze displacement camp in Bunia, eastern Congo, and some tested positive for Ebola. Aid workers say the overcrowded camp, poor sanitation and residents’ refusal to allow body examinations are hindering efforts to contain the outbreak.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·46m 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·50m 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·54m 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·1h 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·1h 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
Sports·1h ago

Netherlands Enjoys World Cup Momentum but Worries About Defensive Gaps

The Netherlands followed its 5-1 win over Sweden with another strong attacking display, led by Brian Brobbey’s rapid brace. Dutch media praised the team’s title potential but warned that defensive lapses could be costly later in the World Cup. Koeman said Crysencio Summerville should be available for the next match.

Walla
General·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
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Security04:40 · 1h ago

Army Identifies Fourth Soldier Killed in Lebanon Tank Disaster

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

The military has cleared for publication the name of the fourth soldier killed in the tank disaster in Lebanon: Staff Sgt. Naveh Havshush. The announcement was reported at 07:40 by Or Heller on Channel 13 News, in the political and security news section.

Havshush was described as a fallen IDF soldier, and his photo was published by the army spokesman. The article does not provide additional details about the circumstances of the incident beyond identifying him as the fourth fatality in the tank disaster in Lebanon.

The report indicates that more information was expected to follow. It also notes the publication was made after the military lifted the gag order on his identity.

Read the original at Channel 13