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Economy·5m ago

Leumi Projects and Infrastructure Finance Chief Lior Manzer Steps Down from Hapoalim

Lior Manzer is leaving Bank Hapoalim after 30 years, ending a 13-year run leading the bank’s projects finance and national infrastructure unit. He will remain an infrastructure consultant, with Shachaf Gilad taking over, as Hapoalim continues a broader wave of senior departures amid an efficiency plan.

Globes·+1 outlet
Economy·5m ago

State Auditor Warns Israel's Elder-Care System and National Insurance Fund Are Nearing Crisis

Israel’s State Comptroller says the government failed to prepare for population aging and allowed nursing-care benefits to overwhelm the National Insurance Institute. The report says the institute’s insolvency date has moved up to 2035, benefit costs have soared, and major reforms were implemented without adequate oversight or actuarial review.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
Sports·7m ago

Tiberias loans Ari Cohen from Hapoel Tel Aviv

Ironi Tiberias announced a one-season loan deal for Ari Cohen from Hapoel Tel Aviv. He is the club’s fourth summer signing, and Tiberias is still seeking a foreign attacker after two departures.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·8m ago

Trump and Meloni Trade Public Barbs as U.S.-Italy Tensions Rise

Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni exchanged sharp public attacks on June 21, 2026, over her popularity and Italy’s refusal to assist U.S. operations against Iran. Meloni called Trump’s remarks absurd, while Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned Washington visit in protest.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·9m ago

Film About B’Tselem Director on Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Event Earns Ophir Nomination

Amnon Halbersberg’s documentary “After the Votes Are Counted,” about B’Tselem CEO Shai Glik, has been nominated for an Ophir Award. The film centers on Glik’s clashes with the Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum and left-wing groups, and has already won Tel Aviv-Yafo’s mayoral prize. Glik praised the nomination and called on academy members to back the film.

Arutz Sheva
General·12m ago

Police Shut Down Illegal Outdoor Party Near Beit Guvrin

Police shut down an illegal nature party near Beit Guvrin over the weekend, dispersing hundreds of attendees. Two suspected organizers were detained, and sound equipment was seized as investigators examined who arranged the event.

Walla
General·12m ago

Rabbi Shimon Galyi Issues Rare Appeal to Help Orphaned Groom

Rabbi Shimon Galyi made a rare public appeal to help an orphaned groom from Bnei Brak marry despite severe family hardship. He asked donors to assist the widowed, ill mother and promised blessings including livelihood, health, and long life to supporters.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·14m ago

Eli Ohana Defends Netanyahu Over Absence From Fallen Officer's Funeral

Eli Ohana defended Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers on 103fm after criticism over their absence from the funeral of Gdalia Ben Simchon, who was killed in southern Lebanon. Later, it was reported that Ben Simchon's family had asked that politicians not attend, and Minister Shikli also denounced the backlash.

Srugim
Culture·15m ago

Hadag Nahash Marks 30 Years With Star-Studded Caesarea Concert

Hadag Nahash announced a 30th-anniversary concert for September 5 at the Caesarea Amphitheater. The show will feature Gidi Gov, Ninet Tayeb and Ravid Plotnik, as the Jerusalem-born band celebrates more than 200 songs and three decades of nonstop activity.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·17m ago

Court Security Begins Requiring Conduct Pledges From Past Disruptors

Israel’s Courts Administration has begun requiring some people with a history of courtroom disruptions to sign a conduct pledge before attending hearings. MK Tally Gotliv and the B’Tsalmo organization denounced the move as unlawful and discriminatory, and said they would fight to overturn it.

Arutz Sheva
Security·18m ago

Friend of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimhon Says He Knew How Loved He Was

Paz Baram, a close friend of Lt. Col. Dor Galedia Ben Shimhon, said the huge turnout at his funeral showed how loved he was. Baram described their lifelong friendship, recalled Ben Shimhon's selfless character, and said he took comfort in knowing his friend knew that appreciation while alive.

Channel 13
Security·18m ago

IDF Says Hezbollah Is Hunting Senior Commanders in Night Operations in Southern Lebanon

Israeli military officials say Hezbollah is stepping up night operations in southern Lebanon to locate senior IDF commanders and has rebuilt an intelligence network along the border line. The assessment is tied to a deadly tank incident and to recent drone attacks on high-ranking officers, including Northern Command chief Rafi Milo.

Walla·+6 outlets · 57% center
Sports·19m ago

Beitar Jerusalem unsure about Sean Weissman move as Tavarez nears exit

Beitar Jerusalem is uncertain whether Sean Weissman will return to Israel, and the club is concerned by his salary demands and requested three-year contract. If the move falls through, Beitar may pursue a foreign striker and step up talks with Dan Glazer. Ailson Tavarez is also expected to leave the club.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
World·20m ago

Iran Says $6 Billion of Its Funds in Qatar Will Be Returned

Iran said it will hold talks with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, followed by four-way meetings with the U.S. delegation. President Masoud Pezeshkian said $6 billion of Iranian funds in Qatar will be returned and cited Donald Trump’s recent speech.

Ynet
Economy·23m ago

Luxury Yacht-Shaped Hotel Opens in Herzliya Marina

Fattal has opened The Yacht, a luxury hotel in Herzliya Marina designed to look like a giant yacht. Midweek rates start at 1,785 shekels for two with breakfast, or 1,607 shekels for club members.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·25m ago

Channel 14 Host Slams Ben Gvir Over Incendiary Lebanon Post

Erel Segal sharply rebuked Itamar Ben Gvir on Radio 103FM for an incendiary post about Lebanon. Ben Gvir’s X message, which called for Lebanon to burn, drew backlash, was flagged by X, and was used by Iran’s foreign minister in propaganda attacks on Israel.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·27m ago

Unknown Curaçao Keeper Stuns Ecuador With Record 15-Save World Cup Display

Elroy Room made 15 saves as Curaçao drew Ecuador 0-0 in Kansas City, earning the island nation its first World Cup point. The 37-year-old goalkeeper set a World Cup record for saves in a match without extra time and was later congratulated by Dutch royals in the locker room.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center
Weather·28m ago

Record Rainfall Floods Wuhan, Stranding Residents and Submerging Cars

Wuhan in central China was hit by extreme rainfall that brought 220 millimeters in 10 hours. The flooding paralyzed traffic, submerged dozens of cars, and trapped residents in homes and vehicles before rescue teams launched large-scale operations.

Behadrei Haredim
World·32m ago

Two Israelis Killed in Self-Inflicted Crash in Malibu, Los Angeles

Two Israelis in their 40s were killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Malibu area of Los Angeles. ZAKA’s International Unit is helping with identification, documentation, and arrangements with U.S. authorities and the families.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Tech·32m ago

WhatsApp Tests Green Online Dot in Beta to Show Who Is Active

WhatsApp has started testing an Android beta feature that shows a green dot on profile photos for contacts who are online. The company says privacy settings will still apply, and users who hide their online or Last Seen status will not be marked.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·35m ago

20-Year-Old Suspected of Stealing Dozens of Identities Using AI Agents

Nicky Sokolov, 20, was arrested after police said he used AI agents to steal more than 60 identities and open bank accounts in their names. He was detained in Thailand, deported for lacking a valid visa, and arrested again when he landed in Israel.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·36m ago

Smotrich Slams Supreme Court Justices Over Judicial Appointments Fight

Bezalel Smotrich attacked Israel’s Supreme Court judges on Sunday during the hearing on petitions against the judicial appointments law. The dispute is part of a wider standoff with Justice Minister Yariv Levin over convening the appointments committee and selecting the next Supreme Court president.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·36m ago

Zelensky Returns Polish Order by Mail After WWII Memory Row

Volodymyr Zelensky is sending Poland back the Order of the White Eagle after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked it. The dispute centers on Ukrainian wartime memory, the UPA, and the Volhynia massacre, and it has sparked political backlash in both countries.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·37m ago

Utah Expected to Await Noam Yaacov as NBA Draft Looms

Noam Yaacov is preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, but Utah expects him to play for the Utes next season. U.S. media have praised the Israeli guard and projected him as a major contributor in the Big 12.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·40m ago

Israeli Docuseries Examines Tensions Between Elected Leaders and Security Chiefs

Channel 14 will air a four-part docuseries, "Generals' Rebellion," Monday through Thursday at 10:30 p.m. Based on Erez Tadmor's book, it argues that senior security officials in Israel have increasingly tried to shape national policy beyond their formal authority. The series links that claim to the 2023 judicial overhaul protests and to disputes during the war after October 7.

Now 14
Politics·42m ago

Hundreds of veteran Haredi kindergarten teachers face layoffs over funding dispute

Around 150 veteran Agudat Yisrael kindergarten teachers have warned Haredi lawmakers that flawed Education Ministry budgeting could trigger layoffs and the closure of dozens of kindergartens. They are demanding proper seniority-based funding, immediate “Ofek Hadash” implementation, and a freeze on dismissals.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·45m ago

Bitan petitions Likud court to keep primaries and block leadership committee

Likud MK David Bitan filed an urgent petition to block a planned leadership committee and keep the party’s primaries. He says canceling the vote would violate party rules, harm members’ rights, and could trigger refund claims of about 30 million shekels. The dispute is also being fought in the district court.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
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Culture06:50 · 2h ago

Maya Wertheimer shares her morning prayer ritual

Religious-right
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Media personality and influencer Maya Wertheimer gave her hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers an intimate look at how she starts her day on Tuesday morning. In a story posted to her account, she appeared beside a cup of coffee and an open prayer book, showing that she makes a point of reciting the morning blessings.

Wertheimer highlighted the blessing "ha-maavir chevlei shenah me'einai" and paired it with her own explanation of its meaning. She described it as a plea for help in the inner struggle between the good and evil inclinations, writing that it is about distancing oneself from negative impulses, connecting to positive and moral drives, and even "bending" and subduing selfish desires in order to do the right thing.

She ended the post with the words, "לעשות רגע התכנסות מבפנוכו". The post presented a quiet, reflective side of Wertheimer, showing that even amid a busy and intense schedule she makes time for calm, intention and gratitude at the start of the day.

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