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General·3m ago

Couple Holds Firstborn's Redemption Ceremony Near Gaza Border

David Tzvi and Sheham Shoshana Attia held their firstborn son's pidyon haben ceremony Thursday near the Gaza border at the "Homeward" compound. They had celebrated their sheva berakhot there a year earlier and said they hope to hold their son's first haircut ceremony in Shvut Gaza beyond the fence.

Arutz Sheva
General·5m ago

How to Choose the Right Wardrobe Company for Your Home

The article advises Israelis choosing a wardrobe company to focus on materials, hardware, customization and after-sales service, not just showroom appearance or price. It says a quality wardrobe should be durable, well-fitted to the home and backed by reliable installation and warranty support.

Behadrei Haredim
General·11m ago

Peri HaAretz Yeshiva Relocates to Malkhei HaShalom

Peri HaAretz Yeshiva is relocating from Rechelim to Malkhei HaShalom in eastern Gush Shilo. Leiv Hadash Yeshiva in Shilo will merge into Peri HaAretz and effectively shut down. Rabbi Yehuda Leibman will head the yeshiva alone next year while Rabbi Dudu Ben Nathan is on sabbatical.

Arutz Sheva
World·11m ago

Two Israelis Killed in Malibu Car Crash

Two Israelis in their 40s died overnight in a single-vehicle crash in Malibu, near Los Angeles. One victim lived in Los Angeles with his wife and children, and ZAKA’s international unit is assisting the families and local authorities.

Mako·+6 outlets · 57% center
Security·13m ago

Haifa Resident Faces Indictment for Punching Police Investigator

Police said a 37-year-old Haifa resident is expected to be indicted for punching a police investigator. He allegedly came to the station after refusing to identify himself to officers, then attacked the investigator hours later near the station.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·13m ago

Likud lawmaker challenges Netanyahu plan to replace primaries with appointed committee

Likud MK David Bitan has petitioned the party’s court to stop Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to replace primaries with an appointed committee for choosing the party list. Bitan says the plan is unlawful, undermines members’ voting rights, and should not apply to the coming election cycle.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Health·13m ago

Second Suspected Ebola Case in Israel After Traveler Returns from Congo

Israel’s Health Ministry said a second traveler returning from Congo is being isolated and tested for Ebola after arriving with fever and diarrhea. Officials are tracing contacts and checking whether the two suspected cases are connected, while stressing the public risk remains low for now.

Globes·+7 outlets · 71% center
Security·14m ago

Tel Aviv court extends detention of man suspected of attacking women

A Tel Aviv court extended by three days the detention of David Ezra, suspected of attacking women in the street in two recorded incidents. Ezra denied wrongdoing, while police sought a psychiatric examination because of concerns about his mental state.

Ynet
Sports·16m ago

Why Dan Oturu Was Left Out of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Finals Roster

Hapoel Tel Aviv left Dan Oturu out of Game 3 of the finals against Maccabi Tel Aviv after he returned overweight and underprepared. The club had hoped he would lead the title push, but he has not played since early May and may miss the rest of the series.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·18m ago

Fallen Fighter Alexander Filin Laid to Rest in Haifa

Alexander Filin, a 29-year-old IDF fighter killed in southern Lebanon last Thursday, was buried Sunday in Haifa. He was remembered as a modest, brave man who once stopped a stabbing attack at Damascus Gate and saved a fellow soldier. He leaves behind his wife, Dasha, their three-year-old daughter, Emily, and his family and friends.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·18m ago

Report: U.S. Pressing Israel to Pull Back from Southern Lebanon

An Al-Arabiya report says the United States is pressuring Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, while Israel insists its forces will stay in the security zone as needed. In parallel, U.S. and Iranian delegations began talks in Switzerland, with Pakistan mediating, amid tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.

Now 14
World·23m ago

Iran Seeks Sanctions Relief and a Wider Ceasefire as Talks with the US Open in Switzerland

Iran and the United States are holding critical talks in Burgenstock on Sunday as fighting in Lebanon, tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's economic crisis escalate. Tehran is demanding a comprehensive ceasefire, sanctions relief, frozen assets, and oil export guarantees, while Washington is trying to avert a wider regional war.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Economy·24m ago

Israeli State Delegation to Visit Nasdaq to Explore Defense Company Listings

A state delegation led by Maayan Harel will visit Nasdaq next month to examine IPO options for Israeli defense firms, including dual listings in New York and Tel Aviv. The trip comes amid regulatory tensions over Israel Aerospace Industries’ planned flotation, while Rafael’s listing is also being advanced.

Globes
World·27m ago

London Chabad Yeshiva Head Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz Dies at 88

Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz, the longtime head of the Great Lubavitch Yeshiva in London, has died at 88. Born in Tel Aviv and later sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to London in 1965, he built Chabad institutions, educated thousands, and remained there despite outside offers. His funeral will take place in Israel.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·29m 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
Sports·29m ago

Algerian media blames anti-Argentina call on Jewish lobby conspiracy

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener. After a controversial non-red-card decision, Algerian pundit Mostafa Mazouzi claimed Messi was protected by a Jewish lobby, drawing online outrage.

Mako·+3 outlets · 100% center
Politics·31m 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·32m 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·33m 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
World·35m 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·36m 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
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Tech08:26 · 1h ago

WhatsApp Tests Green Online Dot in Beta to Show Who Is Active

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Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The story · English

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new beta feature on Android that marks contacts who are online with a small green dot on their profile photo. The change replaces the older text label and is meant to make it easier to see, at a glance, who is available without opening a chat or reading status text.

For now, the dot appears only in the chat info screen, but it is part of a broader design update WhatsApp plans to expand across the app. The new visual indicator resembles features already used in Meta apps such as Facebook Messenger and Instagram.

At the same time, WhatsApp is working on a dedicated contacts hub that would gather all contacts in one place and sort them by who is currently online or who was recently active. The company says the goal is to increase interaction and encourage more continuous use of the app, similar to Telegram’s default setup.

Despite privacy concerns, WhatsApp says the feature will fully respect user settings. Users who hide their online status or their Last Seen setting will not be shown with the green dot, even when active. The feature is currently available to a limited number of Android beta testers and is expected to reach more users in the coming weeks.

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