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Security·3m ago

Israeli fleets rethink Chinese cars as security concerns spread

Elbit is phasing Chinese lease cars out of its 4,400-vehicle fleet, joining other Israeli security-linked bodies that have tightened rules on Chinese vehicles. The shift is spreading to police, Mekorot, and the Israel Electric Corporation as Chinese cars become a growing security and procurement issue.

Calcalist
World·5m ago

U.S. Pushes Pilot Arms-Free Zones in South Lebanon as Talks Resume

The U.S. is set to host a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington on the 23rd. The central proposal is to establish pilot weapons-free zones in southern Lebanon, but the Lebanese army wants guarantees and rejects any Israeli role in enforcement. Meanwhile, Lebanese media reported an unusual calm across the south since Saturday evening.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·5m ago

Four Suspects Arrested in Tel Aviv Burglary Sweep

Tel Aviv police arrested four suspects over the weekend in four separate burglary cases, including one man caught inside an office filling a suitcase with stolen goods. Two others were detained in alleged vehicle break-ins, and all were taken for questioning and jailed pending court proceedings.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·7m ago

Likud MK David Bitan Attacks Netanyahu and Says Eisenkot Benefits in Polls

Likud MK David Bitan attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the party’s upcoming primary. He said Netanyahu benefited from Likud’s democratic system, and argued that Gadi Eisenkot’s poll strength comes partly from his background as a bereaved family member and Moroccan Israeli.

Ynet
Politics·8m ago

New York Mayor Mamdani Calls AIPAC 'Monsters' in Anti-Israel Speech

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attacked AIPAC and Israel in a weekend speech, calling the lobby “monsters” and accusing it of using dark money to divide Americans. The rally also featured Senator Bernie Sanders, who echoed criticism of AIPAC and its influence on U.S. foreign policy.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·10m ago

US Pressure Leads Israel to Tighten Fire Rules in Lebanon

Army Radio reported that Israel has drastically reduced strikes in southern Lebanon after a new, stricter fire policy took effect. The rules now require higher-level approval, and officers say the change limits operations against Hezbollah and endangers troops.

Arutz Sheva·+5 outlets · 50% center
World·12m ago

Uri Geller Claims Trump Is Being Manipulated by Electromagnetic Technology

Uri Geller told Channel 14 that Donald Trump’s behavior may be the result of electromagnetic mind control, not politics. He said Russia, North Korea and Iran may have such technology, and claimed he is working on a response. He also questioned Trump’s acceptance of a luxury private jet.

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Sports·12m ago

Kok Replaces Jones as Derby Rosters Are Announced

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv released their Game 3 derby rosters on Sunday after Maccabi took a 2-0 lead in the series. Hapoel made a surprise change, replacing Chris Jones with Keandre Cook, while Dain Oturu and Lonnie Walker were left out.

Mako
Sports·12m ago

Cohen-Switch Surprise in Derby Rosters as Game 3 Looms

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv released their rosters on Sunday for Game 3 of the derby series. Hapoel made a surprise change, listing Keandre Cook instead of Chris Jones, while Daan Oturu and Lonnie Walker were left out. Maccabi leads the series 2-0 after winning Game 2.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Economy·17m ago

Veterinary chief quits after pressure over Brazil chicken import backing

Dr. Tamir Geshan has resigned as head of Israel’s Veterinary Services after intense pressure over his support for Brazilian frozen chicken imports. He said the service has faced structural and budgetary problems, while the Veterinary Physicians Association warned of harm to public health and food safety.

Walla
Culture·21m ago

IndieNegev marks 20 years with a full-scale October edition

IndieNegev will celebrate its 20th year with a full-scale festival in Mitzpe Gvulot from October 15 to 17. The first lineup includes about 80 acts, among them Ehud Banai, Rita, Alma Gov and Monica Sex, with tickets priced at 490 to 570 shekels.

Ynet
Sports·23m ago

Maccabi Haifa faces a costly bill for three out-of-favor foreign players

Maccabi Haifa is preparing for the 2026/27 season while facing a heavy financial burden from three players outside its plans. The club hopes to sell Matthias Nahuel, Xander Severina and Manuel "Show" Capomene, who together cost about 1 million euros a year in wages and more than 5 million euros including transfer fees. Kenji Gorre will join later after playing for Curaçao at the World Cup.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·25m ago

Supreme Court hears petitions against changing judges selection committee

Israel's High Court of Justice held a hearing on Sunday on petitions against a Basic Law amendment changing the judges selection committee. The reform, advanced by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, would make the panel more political. During the hearing, the Supreme Court president reportedly suggested removing two politicians from the committee.

Kan News·+9 outlets · 56% center
Economy·29m ago

Israir Receives Its First Wide-Body Jet Ahead of New York Launch

Israir’s first Airbus A330 has landed in Israel ahead of the airline’s planned direct New York service. The company says flights to New York will start in early August, while the new wide-body jets will also be used on European routes in July.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Tech·31m ago

Nobel winner John Jumper leaves Google DeepMind for Anthropic

John Jumper, a Google DeepMind vice president and 2024 Nobel Prize winner, is leaving Google to join Anthropic. He announced the move on X, and DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis praised their work on AlphaFold. The exit follows another high-profile AI departure from Google, Noam Shazeer’s move to OpenAI.

Calcalist
Culture·32m ago

Maya Wertheimer shares her morning prayer ritual

Maya Wertheimer shared an Instagram story on Tuesday morning showing her daily practice of reciting morning blessings. She focused on the blessing about sleep, explained it as an inner moral struggle, and ended by saying she takes a moment for inward reflection.

Srugim
Security·33m ago

Ex-CIA Station Chief Says Iran Deal Must Address Hezbollah Threat

Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman warned on Fox News that any U.S.-Iran deal must prevent Hezbollah from rearming. He said Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias are key tools of Iran’s regional power projection and that a weak agreement could endanger Israel and Americans beyond the Middle East.

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Security·33m ago

Family Remembers Sergeant Lior Kababia After Deadly Tank Accident in Lebanon

Lior Kababia’s aunt, Hamada Shemesh, remembered him as a warm, exceptionally special young man after he was killed in Lebanon. She said he had spoken about wanting to tell his future children he protected people, not did clerical work. She also said her son entered Lebanon that same day and came close enough to say farewell.

Ynet·+9 outlets · 56% right-leaning
Politics·36m ago

Justice Stein: The Knesset Cannot Label Everything a Basic Law

At a Supreme Court hearing on an amendment to the Basic Law, Justice Alex Stein mocked the Knesset for treating every measure as a Basic Law. Justice Ofer Grosskopf also challenged the exclusion of Israel Bar Association members from the judges-selection committee over corruption claims.

Ynet
Health·38m ago

Why Summer’s Long Days Can Make Sleep Harder

A Walla interview with Professor Rivi Tauman explains why the year’s longest days can make it harder to fall asleep. She says longer daylight, evening light and screens delay melatonin and the body’s internal clock, while morning sunlight and less evening light can help.

Walla
General·38m ago

Rescue team frees hyena cub trapped in drainage ditch near Jerusalem

A striped hyena cub was rescued Saturday from a drainage ditch near Jerusalem by Border Police and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. After being found uninjured, it was returned to its den and later seen reunited with its family.

Walla·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·39m ago

Journal Entries Reveal Fallen Tank Commander’s Sense of Mission and Service

After Staff Sergeant Nove Habsosh was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, his family found diaries revealing his strong sense of mission and devotion to military service. He wrote that serving in the army was a privilege and a commandment, not a burden, and praised his father as a model of love for the land.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·43m ago

Netherlands and Germany Impress, Curaçao Makes World Cup History

The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1, Germany rallied past Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the knockout stage, and Curaçao earned its first World Cup point in a 0-0 draw with Ecuador. Japan also beat Tunisia 4-0 and is one point from advancing.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 80% center
Health·47m ago

Why Sleeping on Your Left Side May Be Healthier

A Clalit Complementary Medicine article says sleeping on the left side may help with heartburn, digestion, pregnancy comfort, and possibly lymphatic drainage. It notes that the evidence is not universal, and people with heart disease should consult a doctor.

Walla
Security·48m ago

Fake Alien Invasion Alert Panics Millions Across Brazil Overnight

An unauthorized alert system breach in Brazil sent fake alien invasion warnings to millions of phones at 1:30 a.m. Saturday. The messages reached seven states, prompted an immediate shutdown of the emergency system, and triggered a federal police investigation.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet
Health·49m ago

Doctor Says Thigh Muscle May Be a Clue to Longevity

British doctor and TV presenter Amir Khan said thigh muscle may be an important marker of health and longevity. Citing a 2009 BMJ study, he linked smaller thigh circumference with higher risks of heart disease and early death, and urged leg-strengthening exercise.

Walla
Politics·50m ago

Nadav Eyal Calls Netanyahu a Toxic Burden on Israel

Nadav Eyal criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a Sunday interview on Radio 103FM. He said Netanyahu is a “toxic figure” worldwide and a burden on Israel’s standing.

Srugim
Security·53m ago

From Combat Trauma to Rescue Hero: The Shattered Journey of Yaakov Bar Yochai

Yaakov Bar Yochai, a former Military Rabbinate officer from Sderot, described years of untreated PTSD from handling war dead and how it erupted again after a 2019 air crash. On October 7, 2023, he drove into the Sderot police-station battle, treated wounded officers, and helped evacuate critically injured people under fire. He now speaks publicly about mental health recovery and urges others to seek help.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·54m ago

Channel 12 Faces Backlash Over False Report on Soldier’s Funeral

Channel 12 was criticized for falsely claiming ministers skipped Lt. Col. Dor Ben Simchon’s funeral because they were at a wedding. The wedding had been before the fatal incident, and the family asked that no government delegation attend. The posts were later deleted without a prominent correction or apology.

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Security05:41 · 1h ago

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

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An 80-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Ashdod with signs of violence on her body, prompting a murder investigation. According to the report, emergency responders were called to the scene after the woman was discovered without signs of life.

The article says ambulances and police vehicles arrived at the apartment, where medics found the woman dead. The circumstances of her death led authorities to treat the case as a suspected homicide.

No further details were provided about the victim’s identity, the possible suspect, or the sequence of events that led to the death. The investigation is ongoing.

Read the original at Kan News