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Economy·2m 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 It also cancels several outdated bank fees, protects low-activity and dormant accounts, and sets phased implementation dates in 2026 and 2027.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·4m 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·+5 outlets · 83% center
Culture·4m 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·8m 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.

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Politics·10m 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·10m 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·12m 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·14m 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·19m 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·24m 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·27m 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.

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Security·30m 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·30m 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·30m 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·31m 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·37m 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·38m 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·38m 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·40m 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·41m 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·41m 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·42m 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.

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Politics·44m 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.

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General·45m 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·45m 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·46m 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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Politics07:41 · 1h ago

Smotrich Tells Supreme Court Justices to Form a Party If They Want to Pick Judges

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Religious Zionism leader and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reacted to the High Court hearing on petitions challenging a Basic Law amendment that bars Israel Bar Association members from taking part in the committee that selects judges. He attacked the justices as "11 disconnected people" and warned the Supreme Court not to interfere.

Smotrich said the court has no authority to strike down Basic Laws passed by the Knesset. "Do not dare," he said. "If you want to influence how judges are chosen, form a party. Until then, the state belongs to the people, who are sovereign. Do not dare destroy Israeli democracy."

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