IDF Says It Killed Two Gaza Operatives Who Helped Transfer Over Half a Billion Shekels to Hamas

Health·3m ago

State Comptroller: Israel Lacks a National Plan for Aging

A State Comptroller report says Israel lacks a comprehensive plan to confront population aging and has failed to implement its strategic goals. It warns that the National Insurance Institute’s nursing system and long-term finances are under strain, while retirement policy, geriatric care, and interministerial coordination remain weak.

Globes·+6 outlets · 80% center

Economy·5m ago

Finance Ministry Opposes Tax Break for Beersheba, Warning of NIS 600 Million Annual Cost

A Knesset-backed bill would give Beersheba residents a tax break worth an estimated NIS 600 million a year, but the Finance Ministry strongly opposes it. The proposal has broad political support, including from coalition and opposition MKs, and is expected to face scrutiny over claims it is effectively tailored to one city.

Calcalist

Culture·7m ago

Pioneering Israeli artist Yaacov Agam dies at 98

Israeli artist Yaacov Agam has died at 98, after a long career in Israel and Paris. The article reviews his life, major works, honors and ties to Iran, and lists funeral and mourning arrangements in Rishon LeZion and Rehovot.

Globes·+8 outlets · 75% center

Culture·9m ago

One-Pan Oven Schnitzel Recipe Skip the Frying

Noam Zigdon shares a one-tray oven schnitzel recipe that avoids frying and reduces mess. The chicken mixture is baked at 180 degrees Celsius for about 25 minutes, then served golden and sliced.

Behadrei Haredim

General·10m ago

Thirty Days After the Davidson Family Crash, Public Help Is Urged for Orphans and Injured Father

Thirty days after a fatal crash on the road to Talz Stone, the Davidson family is asking for donations. The accident killed Ayelet Davidson and her infant son, left five children orphaned, and severely injured the father, who remains in a wheelchair.

Behadrei Haredim

General·10m ago

City Rabbis to Revive Traditional Ceremonial Robes

Rabbi David Ohanion announced that Israel’s city rabbis will return to wearing traditional ceremonial robes at official occasions. The Rabbanim Committee approved the move after consultations, saying it is meant to honor Torah and distinguish the city rabbis’ attire from that of the Sephardi Chief Rabbi.

Arutz Sheva

Tech·11m ago

SanDisk launches PS5 SSD line with 8TB model priced above the console

SanDisk has introduced a Sony-approved PS5 NVMe SSD series, led by an 8TB model that starts at $2,960 and is expected to cost $3,700. The launch comes as memory prices surge worldwide, driven largely by AI-related demand.

Now 14

Economy·13m ago

Family Real Estate Firms Blend Caution and Innovation, Offering Lenders Long-Term Opportunity

The article says family-owned real estate firms in Israel offer lenders a rare mix of caution, stability, and growth potential. It argues that combining founders’ discipline with younger managers’ flexibility creates long-term financing opportunities, despite intergenerational challenges.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·13m ago

Rod Stewart Needed Oxygen Mid-Show During Utah Concert

Rod Stewart struggled onstage during a concert in Utah and needed oxygen before finishing the show seated. The incident was captured by TMZ, and the likely explanation is the city’s high altitude. It came shortly after he canceled a San Diego show because of a throat infection.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center

Politics·13m ago

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch heads to the U.S. to raise funds for yeshivas

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch issued a pre-trip message urging yeshiva students to practice a daily half-hour of silence fast, linking it to spiritual merit and success against opponents. Separately, Yitzhak Yosef blasted the police over their treatment of Torah students and claimed pressure on yeshiva students influenced Donald Trump’s stance on Israel.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center

Security·13m ago

Metula Council Head Says Government Is Abandoning Soldiers and Demands Hezbollah’s Disarmament

Metula council head David Azulai said the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire will not hold unless Hezbollah is dismantled. He accused the government of abandoning IDF soldiers in Lebanon while Metula tries to revive tourism and agriculture despite the border insecurity.

Ynet

Politics·14m ago

Senior Detective Admits Key Netanyahu Case Searches Were Done Without a Warrant

During Sunday’s hearing in Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial, senior investigator Eli Levy admitted some investigative actions were carried out without a warrant. The defense says the testimony bolsters its claim that Case 4000 was based on an unlawful, “contaminated” investigation.

Now 14

Politics·14m ago

New York Mayor Mamdani denounces AIPAC at Brooklyn rally

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attacked AIPAC and Benjamin Netanyahu in a Brooklyn speech before Democratic congressional primaries. He accused AIPAC of improper influence and backed candidate Claire Valdez, while Sen. Bernie Sanders attended the rally.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center

General·15m ago

Tel Aviv Labor Court Awards Veteran Journalist About NIS 360,000 After Bloomberg Canceled Job Offer Over Old Posts

The Tel Aviv Labor Court ordered Bloomberg and its Israeli branch to pay journalist Amir Mazeruch about NIS 360,000 after rescinding his job offer over old social media posts. The court ruled that a binding contract had been signed and that the company acted in bad faith by relying on decade-old online remarks. Bloomberg said the offer was conditional on background checks, but the court rejected that defense.

Ynet

World·16m ago

Why Hormuz Could Become Iran’s Costliest Strategic Gamble

A Foreign Affairs analysis says Iran could damage its own deterrence if it tries to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg separately reports that Trump admitted economic collapse fears helped drive his temporary Iran deal, a concession that may weaken U.S. leverage.

Globes

Security·16m ago

Six Fallen Soldiers Brought to Burial After Deadly Tank Incident in Lebanon

Six Israeli soldiers were buried on Sunday after separate deadly incidents in southern Lebanon, including four tank crew members killed in a strike near Taybeh. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz and other leaders paid tribute as families and local officials described the fallen as exceptional young men.

Channel 13

Sports·17m ago

Israeli Breakout Yovel Hochstetter Heads to Germany’s Bamberg

Yovel Hochstetter, the Israeli Premier League’s breakout player, has signed with Brose Bamberg and will move to Germany next season. The forward chose Bamberg despite interest from top Israeli clubs, following a standout year with Ironi Kiryat Ata.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Culture·19m ago

International Go Skateboarding Day Celebrates the Rise of a Once-Underground Culture

Go Skateboarding Day, first launched in 2004, has become a worldwide celebration with tens of thousands of participants. The article links skateboarding’s rise into the mainstream to Avril Lavigne’s 2002 hit “Sk8er Boi,” Tony Hawk games, and its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020.

Srugim

Security·21m ago

Israel Says Dozens of Hamas-Directed Attacks Were Foiled Over the Past Year

Shin Bet and the IDF said they foiled dozens of Hamas-directed attacks over the past year, most of them planned by operatives in Turkey. They also named several alleged members of Hamas’s West Bank branch and said they will keep acting against such threats.

Behadrei Haredim·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning

Health·22m ago

Why Chopped Kale Is Suddenly Showing Up in Nearly Every Meal

A viral trend encourages people to add finely chopped kale to meals as an easy way to eat more vegetables and fiber. Experts say it may help with gut health, blood sugar, and cholesterol, but stress that variety matters more than any single superfood.

Walla

Economy·23m ago

Bank of Israel overhauls checking-account fees, caps debit card charges

The Bank of Israel finalized a reform that replaces per-action checking-account charges with a standardized payment-account plan and caps debit card fees. It also cancels several outdated bank fees, protects low-activity and dormant accounts, and sets phased implementation dates in 2026 and 2027.

Calcalist

Health·23m ago

MK Woldegger Calls for Unified Treatment for Mental Health and Addiction

MK Michal Waldiger says Israel’s fragmented mental health and addiction systems fail people with dual diagnosis and their families. She points to wartime rehabilitation data showing rising psychological distress and cannabis use among wounded soldiers, and says a Knesset conference will push for coordinated, family-inclusive treatment.

Srugim

Security·24m ago

Israel-Lebanon Talks to Focus on Phased IDF Withdrawal, New Battle Deaths Announced

Israel and Lebanon are preparing a Tuesday-to-Thursday round of negotiations on a phased IDF withdrawal, pilot zones, and Lebanese Army deployment. Separately, the IDF announced more fallen soldiers from deadly incidents in southern Lebanon and said 36 troops have been killed since fighting in the north resumed.

Channel 13

Health·25m ago

Second Ebola Suspect in Israel Hospitalized in Isolation After Returning From Congo

Israel’s Health Ministry said a second person is suspected of Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo and is being treated in isolation. The patient will be moved to Sheba Medical Center while authorities investigate contacts and consider temporary entry limits for travelers from outbreak countries.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 71% center

Culture·25m ago

Poolside or Sea of Salt: Two Summer Getaways Are Booking Fast

Shlomi Travel is promoting two fast-selling kosher summer vacations, one in the Jerusalem hills and one at the Dead Sea. The packages combine family activities, concerts, cantorial performances, and luxury accommodations, with prices starting at 1,550 shekels per couple per night.

Kikar HaShabbat

General·28m ago

12-Year-Old Left Humiliated at an Omer Adam Concert, Family Says

Harel Hendin, a 12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, was carried and left without proper accessible seating at an Omer Adam concert in Ramat Gan. His family says Ticketmaster ignored a request sent 10 days earlier, while the company blames gaps in Israel’s accessibility rules. Omer Adam’s father apologized, and the family says its complaint is only against the ticketing company and production.

Now 14

Culture·30m ago

Brooklyn Beckham Turns Family Feud Into a $1 Million Ad Deal

Brooklyn Beckham made $1 million from a DoorDash ad that mocked his family amid an ongoing rift. The campaign drew backlash, but DoorDash released it anyway and it became a major talking point. Brooklyn has also publicly accused his parents and their team of using the media against him.

Ynet

Politics·30m ago

Supreme Court Chief Says Israel Is in a Regime Shift Amid Judges Panel Debate

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit said Israel is undergoing a regime change during debate on a law reshaping the Judicial Selection Committee. Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who promoted the bill, accused the court of overstepping and said the reform balances veto power between coalition and opposition.

Kikar HaShabbat·+10 outlets · 50% center

Sports·31m ago

Mexico furious as FIFA denies Ochoa World Cup legacy badge

FIFA will not give Guillermo Ochoa the 2026 World Cup legacy badge because it counts only matches actually played. Mexico say the decision is unjust, and Ochoa is expected to start against Czechia after Mexico secured first place in their group.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Culture·31m ago

Channel 14 reporter’s on-air look hides a casual outfit below the desk

A social media post showed Channel 14 military correspondent Hillel Bitton Rosen looking formal on camera but wearing shorts and sandals below the desk. The image highlighted the contrast between his polished broadcast appearance and off-camera comfort.

Srugim

Security·32m ago

Ashkelon loft shut for 15 days after violent graduation party and underage drinking

Police in Ashkelon shut down a loft in the Cosmos complex for 15 days after a violent late-night graduation party involving 10th graders and alcohol. Officers said the venue lacked a required business license and was hosting minors without adult supervision.

Walla

General·33m ago

Givati soldiers join a Talmud completion ceremony in Lebanon

Givati Brigade soldiers joined a Babylonian Talmud completion ceremony in southern Lebanon led by a Yeshivat Hakotel student. The soldier who finished the cycle described how he began studying in 9th grade and said the army setting reflected Torah learning in the Land of Israel.

Arutz Sheva

Sports·34m ago

Algerian pundit sparks uproar with antisemitic claims after Messi incident

Anger in Algeria over a Messi foul in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win has turned into an antisemitic scandal. Commentator Mostafa Al-Mazouzi accused a “Jewish lobby” of protecting Messi and said FIFA does not want Algeria to succeed.

Walla

Security·40m ago

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Reserve Sergeant Alexander Filin in Haifa

Hundreds attended the funeral in Haifa of reserve Staff Sergeant Alexander Filin, 29, who was killed by an explosive device in southern Lebanon. His burial was delayed until his wife returned from Russia, and he is remembered for stopping a 2016 stabbing attack near Nablus. He had earlier received the President’s Medal in 2018.

Walla·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning

World·41m ago

Jewish Father Attacked in Berlin in Front of His Children, Israeli Bystander Stops Suspect

A Jewish supervisor at Berlin’s Chabad House was attacked in Charlottenburg on Saturday afternoon in front of his two young children. An Israeli bystander subdued the suspected attacker until police arrived, and German authorities are now investigating whether the case was antisemitic.

Kikar HaShabbat·+4 outlets · 80% right-leaning

Tech·45m ago

Netflix considers bringing traditional TV channels onto its streaming platform

Netflix is testing a new direction by adding French broadcaster TF1's channels and on-demand content to its platform in France. CEO Greg Peters said the company may later add more traditional TV providers, while ruling out a hardware-focused shift such as buying Roku.

Calcalist

Economy·48m ago

In Israel, a Single Scoop of Ice Cream Has Become a Luxury Item

By summer 2026, a scoop of ice cream at Israel’s leading chains costs about 20 to 24 shekels, and a family outing can reach 100 to 150 shekels. The article says prices rose again in 2025 to 2026 at Golda, Anita, and Lagenda, while Deli Cream and Otello were mostly unchanged. It argues that steady consumer demand has helped turn a basic summer treat into a luxury.

Now 14

Security·50m ago

North resident blames the U.S. for limiting Israel’s Lebanon response

Eldad Yugev of Moshav Shomera blamed the United States for limiting Israel’s strikes in Lebanon, saying northern residents are being left dependent on foreign powers. He urged Israel to act independently, including building a separation fence, and warned that a full IDF withdrawal from Lebanon would harm the Galilee.

Channel 13

Politics·51m ago

Trump Seethes Over Vandalism and Algae at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Donald Trump denounced alleged sabotage and algae damage at the newly renovated reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. The $14.8 million project has become a political and environmental flashpoint as federal authorities investigate and restore the site.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center

General·51m ago

53-Year-Old Worker Moderately Injured by Circular Saw in Be'er Ya'akov

A 53-year-old worker was moderately injured by an electric disc saw during renovation work on Omar Street in Be'er Ya'akov. He received initial treatment from United Hatzalah medics and was evacuated to Assaf Harofeh Medical Center.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center

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