Grand Chanz Wedding Celebrates Granddaughter of the Rebbe in Netanya

World·3m ago

IAEA Chief and Swiss Foreign Minister Meet at Bürgenstock Talks

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis today at Bürgenstock, where U.S.-Iran talks are underway. They discussed recent developments concerning Iran.

Ynet

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

General·8m ago

Only about 20% of middle schoolers sign up for summer programs, and unused funds may go to AI studies

Education Minister Yoav Kisch said only about 20% of middle school students have signed up for summer catch-up programs, with stronger demand outside central Israel. He said unused funds may be shifted to AI education, while earlier warnings from school principals highlighted major planning gaps in the expanded summer framework.

Channel 13

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

Politics·11m ago

Kamala Harris mocked after a bizarre answer about hope, says 2028 bid is undecided

Kamala Harris was mocked online after offering a convoluted definition of hope in an interview with Don Lemon. Asked about a 2028 presidential run, she said she has not decided yet.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·12m ago

Sert Vizhnitz Holds Grand Torah Celebration for Halachic Study Completion

At Sert Vizhnitz, 42 married scholars completed more than five years of Shabbat law study and passed final exams. The celebration drew the Sert Vizhnitz, Biala, and Dzikov-Vizhnitz rebbes, who honored the graduates and praised their learning.

Kikar HaShabbat

Sports·12m ago

Zach LeDay Nears Return to Partizan Belgrade, Not Hapoel Tel Aviv

Zach LeDay is reportedly close to rejoining Partizan Belgrade after his Milan contract ended. Hapoel Tel Aviv was among several EuroLeague suitors, but Partizan is now the favorite, as the club reshapes its roster.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

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

Economy·15m 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·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

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·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

Tech·22m 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·24m 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·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

Security·24m ago

52nd Battalion Deputy Commander Says Unit Will Keep Fighting After Fatal Combat Losses

The deputy commander of Battalion 52 sent a condolence letter after the killing of the battalion commander and three tank crew members in southern Lebanon. He said the unit recovered the bodies, buried them in Israel, and would keep fighting and honor their legacy.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

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

Security·24m 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·25m 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·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

Culture·30m 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

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

Culture·42m 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

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