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Politics·4m ago

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Reportedly Set to Announce Resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday after intense pressure from Labour MPs and ministers. Andy Burnham’s strong by-election win has fueled a leadership push, while Labour’s polling has fallen sharply against Reform UK.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center
General·5m ago

Dushinsky Rebbe Orders Continuous Study in Response to Draft Threat

The Dushinsky Rebbe visited Bnei Brak last week, prayed with students, and later urged his yeshiva followers to answer Israel’s draft crisis by increasing Torah study. He then ordered continuous study shifts from 6 a.m. to midnight, and students have begun signing up for uninterrupted learning sessions.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·6m ago

Dan Glazer’s European form makes him a target for Beitar Jerusalem

Dan Glazer, whose contract with Kairat runs until December, is being considered by Beitar Jerusalem after three seasons abroad. He impressed in the Champions League last season and has developed into a more complete midfielder in Kazakhstan.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·9m ago

Russian-Appointed Crimean Governor Halts Civilian Fuel Sales

Crimea's Russian-appointed governor, Sergey Aksyonov, announced a total halt to civilian fuel sales until further notice. Fuel will now be reserved for emergency services and government agencies, after weeks of rationed sales to residents.

Ynet
General·15m ago

New $7.3 Million School Opens in Samaria Amid Education Expansion

Yoav Kisch and Yossi Dagan inaugurated a new permanent elementary school building in Ali Zehav, Samaria, built for 27 million shekels. The school has 24 classrooms and is expected to serve about 500 students as part of a broader regional education expansion.

Arutz Sheva
Culture·15m ago

Jerusalem Design Week Returns in July 2026 with Sports-Themed Program

Jerusalem Design Week will run July 9 to 16, 2026, at Hansen House and around the city, with more than 100 participants and free public entry. Its theme, “Triumphal Gate,” links sport and design through exhibitions, installations, screenings, and talks. Overnight visitors will get a VIP wristband with shuttle service and discounts.

Srugim
World·16m ago

French Petanque Dispute Turns Deadly in Mimizan

French police arrested an 81-year-old man after a 68-year-old was allegedly struck with a metal petanque ball and died. The confrontation broke out Wednesday in Mimizan, France, during a dispute over a shaded court in a heatwave.

Ynet
General·18m ago

Air France Pushes Back Israel Return Again, Now Targeting Late July

Air France said on Sunday it will delay its return to Israel again and will not resume Tel Aviv flights before July 30. The decision comes despite steps at Ben Gurion Airport to ease parking congestion and the gradual return of other foreign airlines.

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Politics·22m ago

Knesset Rejects High Court Proposal for Revote on State Comptroller Pick

The Knesset informed Israel’s High Court that it will not repeat the vote that elected Michael Rabilo as state comptroller. The judges had raised concerns about ballot secrecy and suggested a revote, but the dispute now returns to the court for further decision.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·23m ago

Australia charges third suspect in Melbourne synagogue arson tied to Iran

Australia has charged a third suspect in the 2024 arson attack on Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, where worshippers were inside but only lightly injured. Authorities say the fire was directed by Iran, prompting expulsions of Iranian diplomats and a wider counterterrorism investigation.

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Culture·23m ago

Memorial Torah volume published at Meshev Torah Yeshiva

Meshev Torah Yeshiva held a special ceremony to celebrate the publication of a new large Torah volume. The book, led by Rabbi David Leibel’s yeshiva, contains study essays and notes written by students and rabbis.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·25m ago

Skverer Rebbe’s Son Brings His Father’s Blessing to Beit Shemesh Celebration

Rabbi Aaron Mendel Twersky, the Skverer Rebbe’s eldest son, visited Israel and brought his father’s blessing to Skverer Hasidim in Beit Shemesh. He took part in the Torah scroll dedication and housewarming of the community’s new synagogue in Ramat D. The report appeared in a broader roundup of Hasidic celebrations and community news.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·25m ago

Against the Odds, World Cup Icons Stage Remarkable Comeback

Neymar, Thibaut Courtois and Manuel Neuer are all competing in the current World Cup after severe injuries and long rehabilitation. An orthopedic specialist says their recoveries show how modern rehab can reduce reinjury risk, but the challenge of returning to peak level remains enormous.

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General·28m ago

New School Opens in Samaria with NIS 27 Million Investment

Yoav Kisch and Yossi Dagan inaugurated a new NIS 27 million elementary school in Eli Zahav, Samaria. The facility has 24 classrooms and is expected to eventually teach about 500 students. Officials tied the opening to a broader five-year, NIS 50 million education investment plan and rising enrollment in the region.

Srugim
Politics·31m ago

Lead Investigator Admits Producing Sensitive Netanyahu Materials Without Judicial Approval

Eli Levi, a senior investigator in Case 4000, admitted in court that he gathered sensitive material on Benjamin Netanyahu without judicial approval and against legal instructions. The Jerusalem hearing also centered on alleged pressure on Shlomo Filber, disputed investigative methods, and claims that the prosecution helped shape the case.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·31m ago

A New Chabad Medley Blends Nostalgia, Celebration and Modern Rhythm

Ami Maimon and Binyamin Danishman have released a new Chabad medley for Gimmel Tammuz. The project pairs classic Chabad nigunim with a modern, upbeat production by Amos Cohen. Maimon says it is the start of a summer full of new content and surprises.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·37m ago

Mamdani Sparks Backlash After Calling AIPAC a 'Monster' in Speech

Zohran Mamdani called AIPAC a “monster” in a weekend speech in New York, accusing it of using dark money to divide Americans. Bernie Sanders also criticized the group at the same rally, while Israel remains a major issue in U.S. midterm races.

Behadrei Haredim·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
World·38m ago

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.

Ynet·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Economy·39m ago

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.

Now 14
Health·39m ago

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.

Walla
Sports·39m ago

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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·40m ago

Qantas Plans Wellness-Focused 20-Hour Flights for Sydney-London Route

Qantas plans to launch nonstop Sydney-London flights in October 2027, with tickets going on sale in February. The airline is redesigning its long-haul cabins and service around sleep, lighting and meal timing to make 19 to 21 hour journeys more tolerable. It also expects the project to become a major profit driver and later extend to Sydney-New York.

Ynet
Security·40m ago

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
Security·40m ago

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.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·44m ago

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.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·44m ago

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.

Globes·+1 outlet
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Security10:11 · 2h ago

Tel Aviv court extends detention of man suspected of attacking women

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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A Tel Aviv magistrate’s court extended by three days the detention of David Ezra, who is suspected of assaulting women on the street by knocking them to the ground without knowing them beforehand. He was arrested after being captured on video in two separate incidents.

During the hearing, Ezra claimed that the women had bumped into him by mistake. Police said they were concerned about his mental state and asked that he undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

The case will continue while investigators examine the incidents and the court reviews the request for a mental-health assessment.

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