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Economy·8m 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·8m 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·10m 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·11m 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·12m 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·13m ago

Channel 14 Anchor Eden Harel Injured on Vacation in Cyprus

Channel 14 anchor Eden Harel was injured while on a family vacation in Cyprus after doing water sports. She said she may have torn a shoulder muscle or tendon, is waiting for imaging, and was also upset to have left her sons in Israel as Iran launched attacks.

Now 14
Politics·14m ago

Knesset Committee to Review Possible Ban on Ra'am After Reported Hamas Links

The Knesset National Security Committee will debate Monday whether Ra'am should be outlawed after a Channel 14 report alleged ties between Mansour Abbas and senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad figures. The session will be partly closed and includes security agencies and watchdog groups.

Now 14
General·15m 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·15m 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·16m ago

Attorney Bombach Accuses Israel Bar of Driving Judicial Politics

Attorney Ilan Bombach criticized the Supreme Court on Sunday over its handling of the State Comptroller election dispute and the Judicial Selection Committee. He rejected the court’s proposal for a repeat vote and accused the Israel Bar Association and judges of turning legal proceedings into political battles.

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Security·17m ago

North Israel Driver Flees Police, Crashes Into Guardrail, and Faces Serious Charges

Yasser Awada, 27, of Kafr Kanna, has been indicted in Nof HaGalil after allegedly fleeing police, crashing into a guardrail, and trying to escape on foot. Police say he was driving while under house arrest and disqualified, without valid insurance, and they will seek to keep him in custody until the case ends.

Walla
Politics·18m 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·18m 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
Culture·19m ago

Omer Adam to Wed Sasha Israelovitz in Italy on August 27

Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovitz will marry in Italy on August 27, with wedding events starting August 23. The private ceremony will be limited to close family and friends, in part to keep paparazzi away. Israelovitz, who comes from a wealthy Jewish family in Italy, has recently appeared publicly with Adam.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 60% center
Politics·20m 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·21m 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·21m 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·22m 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
Sports·23m ago

Bettor Loses $1.3 Million After Germany’s 95th-Minute Winner

An anonymous Polymarket bettor, “Slickvenom,” lost $1.3 million when Germany scored in the 95th minute to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto. The bet had been on Germany not to win and would have paid nearly $3.93 million. The late Deniz Undav winner sent Germany through to the next round and turned the wager into a total wipeout.

Now 14
World·23m 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
Sports·25m ago

Matt Barnes Says Kobe Bryant Was the Only Teammate Who Paid His Fines

Matt Barnes said Kobe Bryant was the only teammate who ever paid his fines after Barnes defended others in on-court disputes. Barnes, who played 14 NBA seasons, said the penalties totaled more than $500,000 and reflected his lifelong habit of protecting those he sees as family.

Walla
Economy·26m 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·28m 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·30m 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·31m 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

Three inmates get life terms for killing convicted child murderer in Wakefield prison

Kyle Bevan, convicted of murdering two-year-old Lola James, was stabbed to death in Wakefield prison by three inmates. The attackers hid his body on the bed, and all three later received life sentences. The case has reignited concern about violence inside the UK prison system, especially at Wakefield.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·35m 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
General·38m 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·39m 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·39m 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
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General07:09 · 1h ago

Teen Surfer Used New Board to Save Drowning Man in Ashdod, Then Met Him After Hospital Discharge

Religious
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

Two days ago on an Ashdod beach, Jonathan Derעי was there to pick up his sister when he noticed Khalil in trouble in the water and being pulled away by the current. Without hesitation, Derעי ran to fetch the new surfboard his sister had bought, entered the sea, reached the drowning man, steadied him, and kept him above water until they got back to shore.

During the rescue, Jonathan called his father, Rabbi Avi Derעי, who was then in a professional meeting in Ashdod with police command. Rabbi Derעי immediately alerted emergency and rescue forces, who waited on the beach and then transferred Khalil, in serious condition, to the hospital.

The following day, after being discharged, Khalil, who lives in the Bedouin diaspora, asked to come personally to the Derעי family home to thank Rabbi Avi Derעי and Jonathan. In the emotional meeting, he thanked them for the quick thinking, speed, and determination that, as he put it, saved his life.

Jonathan said that the moment he saw Khalil in distress, he knew he had to act quickly. “I ran to get the board that was on the beach and went into the water,” he said, adding, “Thank God we reached him in time and the incident ended safely.” Avi Derעי, commander of ZAKA’s Lachish region, said it was deeply moving to see Khalil arrive “healthy and whole” to express his thanks, calling lifesaving “the greatest merit.”

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