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Security·1m ago

Israel Says Hamas Turkey-Based Cell Drove Dozens of Plots in the West Bank

Israel’s Shin Bet and the IDF said they thwarted dozens of attacks over the past year that were directed from Turkey by Hamas operatives. They identified several suspects and said the group used Turkey to recruit, transfer funds, and move weapons for attacks in the West Bank.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Security·6m 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
Politics·12m ago

New York Mayor Mamdani Sparks Outrage With Fiery Anti-AIPAC Speech

Zohran Mamdani drew sharp backlash after calling AIPAC “monsters” at a Brooklyn rally and accusing the group of using “dark money” to influence U.S. politics. He also attacked Benjamin Netanyahu and urged support for progressive, anti-Israel candidates, while Bernie Sanders backed the criticism.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Economy·14m 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·17m 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·17m 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·18m 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
Sports·18m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Elimination in the Championship Series Missing Key Foreign Players

Hapoel Tel Aviv trails Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in the playoff final and could be eliminated tonight in Game 3. The club is missing several key foreign players, including Dan Oturu, Elijah Bryant, Antonio Blakeney and Colin Malcolm, after a season shaped by EuroLeague priorities and disruptions tied to the war and Iran escalation.

Walla·+3 outlets · 75% center
Health·24m ago

Health Ministry: Possible second Ebola case after return from Congo

Israel’s Health Ministry says it suspects another person may have contracted Ebola after returning from Congo. The brief report gave no identity, diagnosis, or further details and said more information would follow.

Channel 13·+5 outlets · 50% center
Economy·25m 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·25m 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·27m 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·28m 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·29m 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·30m 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·31m 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·32m 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·32m 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·33m 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.

Now 14
Security·34m 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·34m 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·35m 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·36m 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
World·37m ago

Iranian Source Says No Transit Permits Will Be Issued in the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian media reported that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that Revolutionary Guard forces will not grant passage permits to ships. The report follows Trump’s claim that the strait will stay open during a 60-day ceasefire, while U.S. and Iranian delegations have begun talks in Switzerland.

Now 14·+7 outlets · 57% center
Politics·37m 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
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Suspected AI Identity Fraud Ring Nets Arrest of 20-Year-Old Israeli in Thailand

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Niki Sokolov, 20, from Tzur Yitzhak, was arrested by the cyber unit of Lahav 433 on suspicion that he stole more than 60 identities and used them to make hundreds of thousands of shekels, according to a report Thursday morning on Kan News Radio. Police said the case involves bank accounts opened remotely through banking apps, where customers are required to provide identity checks such as video or voice verification, a selfie, or an ID photo.

Investigators suspect Sokolov took ID documents from hacked online databases and built AI agents that impersonated the real people inside the banking apps. The alleged victims reportedly did not know accounts had been opened in their names, while Sokolov is suspected of withdrawing money and obtaining credit cards linked to those accounts.

Police said Sokolov managed to steal more than 60 identities in total and siphoned off large sums. He was first detained in Thailand after an Israeli police representative contacted local authorities. Thai officials then deported him for staying without a visa, and he was arrested again at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday.

Read the original at Kan News