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Security·6m ago

Israel says Hamas operatives in Turkey helped thwart dozens of attacks

The Shin Bet and the IDF say they foiled dozens of Hamas-linked attacks over the past year that were directed from Turkey. They named several operatives and described a network that recruited attackers, moved money, and smuggled weapons into the West Bank.

Kikar HaShabbat·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·8m ago

Bolivia Declares 90-Day Emergency as Anti-Government Road Protests Escalate

Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency and deployed security forces against roadblock protests that have lasted more than 50 days. The unrest has caused deaths, shortages and major economic damage, while Paz also faces political criticism over economic reforms and restored ties with Israel.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
General·10m ago

Orphaned Bride Set to Wed Tonight Amid Family Loss and Financial Strain

The daughter of Miriam Germaiza, who died after 10 years of muscular dystrophy, is marrying tonight, one month after becoming an orphan. Community activists are urging urgent help to cover the wedding costs and ease the burden on her father, who cared for his wife at home for years.

Behadrei Haredim
General·11m ago

Brazilian Giant Rooster Stands Over One Meter Tall

A Brazilian rooster breed called the “Indian giant” is being described as the tallest in the world, with males reaching at least 1.05 meters. The breed was created in the late 1980s by crossbreeding Asian fighting roosters with local chickens, and it can lay up to 250 eggs a year. Breeders say it is friendly but needs warm weather to survive.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·12m ago

Israeli Travelers Drugged and Robbed in Peru After Night Out in Lima

Israeli traveler Oren Avidan says he and a friend were drugged and robbed in Lima, Peru, after meeting two women on a night out. They woke up 17 hours later missing passports, phones, clothes, and other belongings, but Avidan decided to continue traveling.

Channel 13
Health·14m 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
Culture·18m 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·20m 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·21m 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
Culture·24m 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·24m 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
Politics·25m 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·25m 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·27m 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·27m 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·28m 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
Health·33m 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·33m 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·34m 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·35m 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·35m 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·35m 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·39m 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·41m 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·41m 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·42m 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
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Politics06:52 · 3h ago

Supreme Court Chief Says Politicians, Not Lawyers, May Need Removal from Judicial Appointments Panel

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit said during a High Court of Justice hearing that his reading of the earlier Affair involving Efi Nave suggested the real source of power on the judges selection committee was the politicians on it. He said that without the politicians, Nave could not have done anything on his own.

According to Amit, the committee members at the time included Minister Ayelet Shaked, Minister Moshe Kahlon, and lawmakers. He argued that someone who understood that episode could reach the opposite conclusion from the current amendment debate, saying, "Maybe two politicians should be removed from the committee, not lawyers."

The High Court is hearing petitions challenging a Basic Law amendment that would prevent members of the Israel Bar Association from taking part in deliberations of the committee for selecting judges.

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