World Cup Day 11: Spain Need a Win, Iran Face Another Political Test

World Cup 2026 Day 11 features Spain needing a win over Saudi Arabia after a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde. Iran play Belgium in Inglewood amid political tension, while Uruguay, New Zealand, and Egypt are also chasing key results.

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Last Sheva Brachot for the Sanzer-Zhmerigroder Wedding Held in Bnei Brak

The final Sheva Brachot for the Sanzer-Zhmerigroder family wedding was held in Bnei Brak. The celebration took place in the community’s main synagogue hall and drew many chassidim, rebbes, and rabbis.

Kikar HaShabbat

Two-Year-Old Girl Survives Anaphylactic Shock in Jerusalem After Exposure to Egg Smell

A two-year-old girl in Jerusalem’s Zichron Moshe neighborhood suffered anaphylactic shock after smelling eggs. United Hatzalah medic Daniel Ben Shushan gave her an EpiPen, stabilized her, and she was taken to hospital.

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Report: U.S. and Iran Begin Talks in Switzerland

Iranian state media reported that talks with the United States have begun in Switzerland. The report said Lebanon is among the issues being discussed.

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Iran links Hormuz Strait reopening to Lebanon’s territorial integrity and asset release

Tasnim reported that an Iranian negotiating source tied reopening the Strait of Hormuz to guarantees for Lebanon’s territorial integrity. Tehran also wants frozen assets released, all wars ended, sanctions and blockade fully lifted, and permission to export oil and petrochemicals.

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Haifa Fuel Port Project Could Make Israel an Energy Transit Hub

A planned fuel port in Haifa Bay and a 1,500-kilometer overland fuel corridor from the Gulf to Europe could reposition Israel as a regional energy hub. The article says the project would strengthen Israel’s energy security while creating a new strategic transit route between the Gulf and Europe.

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How compensation could be calculated in the Prinoq baby food scandal

Israel’s Health Ministry found two additional Prinoq products contaminated with clonazepam and lorazepam, raising the total to five. The article examines whether the ministry’s failure to test the first suspicious jar may amount to negligence and what compensation the parents of five hospitalized children could seek.

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Panathinaikos confirms Obradovic return on three-year deal

Dimitris Giannakopoulos announced that Zeljko Obradovic is returning to Panathinaikos on a three-year deal worth 10.5 million euros. The 66-year-old Serbian coach is coming back 14 years after leaving the club, where he won five EuroLeague titles.

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Southern Israeli Man Charged With Teen’s Murder and Abduction of His Brother

Israeli prosecutors have indicted 26-year-old Raazi Aloubra of Rahat for the murder of 17-year-old Anan Abu Eid and the kidnapping of Abu Eid’s 22-year-old brother. The charges stem from a violent family feud over suspected stolen weapons, and Aloubra was arrested only a year later in Palestinian Authority territories.

Ynet

Israeli reserve brigadier says no ceasefire exists in Lebanon fighting

Erez Wiener said Israel is still fighting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and that no ceasefire is in force. He described Israel’s battlefield and diplomatic goals as pushing Hezbollah away from the border, isolating it politically, and avoiding a return to vulnerable border positions.

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Military correspondents say Katz is misleading the public on Lebanon operations

Arutz Sheva

Rare live kosher slaughter demonstration draws hundreds in Bnei Brak

Hundreds gathered in Bnei Brak for a rare live halachic demonstration tied to Daf Yomi study. The event featured the slaughter of a lamb and rooster, a kosher fish demonstration, and speeches by leading rabbis and city officials.

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Live: Hadera and Benfica unveil partnership

Hadera held a live press conference to reveal a partnership with Benfica, the Portuguese club. The Sports 5 item was published on June 21, 2026, at 14:33 and directed readers to a live video stream.

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Baruch Shi Named Next Editor of TheMarker

Baruch Shi has been appointed the next editor of TheMarker and is set to begin in mid-July. He is leaving his role as deputy CEO of i24NEWS in Hebrew and will succeed Sivan Klingbail, who asked in March to step down after editing the paper since 2020.

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Knesset Rejects Supreme Court Compromise on State Comptroller Vote

The Knesset plans to tell Israel’s High Court that it will not hold a new vote for state comptroller. The move is meant to uphold attorney Michael Ravilo’s narrow victory over Yosef Elron, despite petitions claiming the secret ballot was compromised. The court may continue the case if the Knesset rejects the compromise.

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Hang Glider Pilot Rescued After Hours Stuck on Tower Crane in China

A hang glider pilot was trapped for hours on a tower crane near a bridge in Nanchong, Sichuan, after losing control. Firefighters used an extended aerial ladder in a nighttime rescue and brought him down safely without injury.

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Confusion Over Hormuz Closure as Shipping and Insurance Stay Cautious

Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. denied that traffic had stopped. Shipping and insurance firms are still largely avoiding the route, leaving many vessels waiting in the Persian Gulf.

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Bitan moves to block Likud primary cancellation and reject appointed committee

Likud MK David Bitan petitioned the party’s court to block the cancellation of primaries and the replacement of them with an appointed committee. He called the plan a constitutional grab that violates members’ voting rights and warned it could harm trust and the party’s public image.

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Iran, U.S. and Qatar Hold Swiss Talks on Lebanon Ceasefire

Iran, the United States and Qatar are holding talks in Switzerland focused on stabilizing the Lebanon ceasefire. The discussions, involving Vice President J.D. Vance and senior Iranian officials, also touch on the nuclear file and broader U.S.-Iran understandings.

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Report: Ohana Pledged Channel 12 the Media Bill Would Be Stopped

Sources say an associate of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana told Channel 12 executives the right-wing media bill would be blocked. Reform supporters accuse Ohana of refusing to use parliamentary emergency procedures to stall the legislation and protect Channel 12's position.

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Turkish Gozleme with Spinach and Feta, Crisp and Simple to Make

This recipe explains how to make Turkish gozleme filled with spinach and feta. The dough is rested, rolled thin, filled, and pan-seared until golden, then brushed with butter or oil and served hot.

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Knesset to Tell High Court Repeat Vote on State Comptroller Is Unacceptable

The Knesset is expected to reject the High Court’s proposal for a repeat vote for state comptroller. The suggestion followed concerns that Likud MKs were asked to document their secret ballots to confirm support for Benjamin Netanyahu’s preferred candidate, Michael Ravilo.

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Noa Kirel Says Faith Is Central in Her Relationship with Daniel

Noa Kirel said in a Srugim interview that faith is central to her relationship with Daniel, who now puts on tefillin every day. She said they keep Friday customs abroad, and she linked his increased observance partly to living and working in London.

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Reports in Serbia say Omri Glazer is likely to stay at Red Star Belgrade

Serbian reports say Omri Glazer is expected to stay at Red Star Belgrade for now despite interest from Israel. The goalkeeper, under contract until next summer, is set to join preseason and likely remain a backup unless he accepts a pay cut elsewhere.

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Europe’s Heat Wave Triggers Alcohol Bans, Public Closures and Health Warnings

Europe is facing a dangerous heat wave that has pushed governments in France, Germany, Spain and Italy to impose emergency restrictions. Officials are responding with alcohol bans, venue closures and public-safety measures as scientists warn the heat is becoming more frequent and economically damaging.

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Bnei Brak Torah school teacher admits hitting two pupils, returns after one-day suspension

A Torah school teacher in Bnei Brak admitted hitting two fifth-grade pupils and was suspended for one day. He then returned to work, while the school says it warned him and may decide not to keep him next year.

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Committee proposes easing taxes and rules for Israeli REITs to expand rental housing

An interagency committee has recommended major tax and regulatory changes for Israeli REIT funds. The goal is to reduce barriers, encourage long-term rental housing, and expand investment, especially in the periphery.

Calcalist

Hadera to Get 3,000-Home District Under New State-Land Plan

Haifa district planners have deposited “Complex 13,” a new 3,000-unit housing plan in northern Hadera on about 310 dunams of mostly state land. The project includes residential towers, public buildings, commerce, employment space, and a neighborhood park, and is now open to public objections.

Walla

Fauda warns viewers about two Oct. 7 episodes, says they can be skipped

yes warned Fauda viewers that two episodes built around the October 7 attack may be too difficult to watch and can be skipped. The broadcaster said the plot will continue next week without harming viewers’ understanding of the season.

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M&M's Maker to Drop Artificial Dyes, But Blue and Brown Will Disappear

Mars will introduce a new U.S. M&M's formula in August without artificial dyes, timed to the brand’s 85th anniversary. The switch will eliminate the candy’s blue and brown colors because natural replacements were not commercially practical.

Calcalist

Land Rover Defender Drops Below Half a Million Shekels in Israel

Land Rover’s Israeli importer has launched the Defender 110 in American specification, cutting the starting price to 495,000 shekels. A stronger P400 version also joins the range, priced at 629,000 shekels.

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Should Spain Worry? What a Flat World Cup Debut Really Means

Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in its World Cup opener sparked panic and criticism, but the article argues that one poor start does not define a tournament. Historical data and Spain’s own 2010 title run show that finalists often begin shakily before improving.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv hopes Dor Peretz will report for preseason training

Maccabi Tel Aviv is pushing to keep Dor Peretz with a three-year deal, an option year, and bonuses. The club hopes the captain and last season’s league top scorer will attend the opening training session tomorrow.

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Public Transit Drivers to Receive War Compensation After Months of Talks

Israel’s National Labor Federation and public transit companies reached a compensation deal with the Finance and Transport Ministries for drivers excluded from the wartime furlough plan. The agreement follows months of negotiations and covers drivers who kept working during missile threats without full pay.

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El Al Launches Travel Booking Platform to Challenge Isracard

El Al launched EL AL Travel, a new booking platform for hotels abroad that also earns and redeems its loyalty points. The company says it will expand into attractions, while the move intensifies competition with Isracard and Cal in travel and card-linked services.

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Police Break Up Illegal Nature Party Near Beit Guvrin

Police dispersed an illegal nature party near Kibbutz Beit Guvrin over the weekend. Two suspected organizers were detained and sound equipment was confiscated.

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Court Clears Rami Levy Subsidiary of Old Debts in Kicked-Over Chain Case

The Jerusalem District Court ruled that Fresh Food, a Rami Levy subsidiary, is not liable for a collapsed fruit chain’s old debts. The judge found the deal was an asset or business purchase, not a legal merger, and ordered the supplier to pay 20,000 shekels in costs.

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Beirut Nights, a Lebanese semolina dessert for special occasions

This recipe explains how to make Beirut Nights, a classic Lebanese semolina dessert with cream, pistachios and rose-water syrup. It is chilled for 3 to 4 hours, then served cold for holidays, Shabbat or other special meals.

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Study Finds Political Leanings May Shape Preference for Messi or Ronaldo

Researchers in Singapore surveyed 10,661 people in 26 countries and found that Messi fans tended to be more liberal, while Ronaldo fans tended to be more conservative. The pattern was strongest among younger people and was also linked to self-confidence and social media news consumption.

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Lake McDonnell’s Split Colors Create a Rare Natural Spectacle

Lake McDonnell in South Australia is a rare salt lake split by Point Sinclair into blue and pink waters. The pink color is caused mainly by the salt-loving bacterium Salinibacter ruber, and the shades change with weather, season, and water level.

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