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Politics·8m 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·8m 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
General·10m ago

Givati soldiers join a Talmud completion ceremony in Lebanon

Givati Brigade soldiers joined a Babylonian Talmud completion ceremony in southern Lebanon led by a Yeshivat Hakotel student. The soldier who finished the cycle described how he began studying in 9th grade and said the army setting reflected Torah learning in the Land of Israel.

Arutz Sheva
Security·12m 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·17m 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·22m 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·25m 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·28m 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·28m 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·28m 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·29m 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·35m 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·36m 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·36m 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·38m 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·39m 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·39m 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·40m 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·42m 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·43m 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·43m 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·44m 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·45m 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·45m 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
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Sports07:32 · 1h ago

Manel Kape Stops Kyoji Horiguchi in UFC Apex Night Packed With Finishes

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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UFC returned to the Apex in Las Vegas overnight Saturday to Sunday, one week after the historic White House event, and the card delivered five finishes in five fights. The fight night featured three knockouts and two submissions, with the main event ending in a dramatic comeback win for Manel Kape.

Kape, who was born in Angola and improved to 23-7, beat Kyoji Horiguchi by knockout for his fourth straight stoppage victory. Horiguchi, now 36-6, controlled much of the bout and showed his full skill set, but after about two and a half rounds the momentum shifted. A right hand from Kape stunned him, and Kape followed with punches on the ground to seal the win.

The victory was also revenge for Kape, who had lost to Horiguchi in December 2017 under Japan’s Rizin promotion. Horiguchi, meanwhile, suffered his first loss since April 2022 and his first defeat in the UFC.

The undercard also produced more finishes: Navaho Sterling improved to 10-0 with a knockout over Yon Kutelba, Christian Rodriguez defeated Haider Amil by guillotine choke, and Mortazali Magomedov stayed unbeaten at 11-0 with a twister submission against Melsik Baghdasaryan.

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