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

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Hero Emerges as the Team’s European Success Story

Saud Abdulhamid, who featured in Saudi Arabia’s 2022 upset over Argentina, has become the kingdom’s first player to reach Europe’s top five leagues. After a difficult start at Roma, he impressed on loan at Lens and remains a key figure for Saudi Arabia.

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Knesset Rejects Supreme Court Proposal for New State Comptroller Vote

The Knesset rejected a High Court proposal to hold a repeat vote for selecting the state comptroller. The decision stands in direct opposition to the court's position.

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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

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

Amir Ohana Tells High Court He Will Not Hold a New Vote for State Comptroller

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana told the High Court of Justice on Sunday that he will not hold a repeat election for state comptroller. The article gives no further details about the court dispute or what will happen next.

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Beitar Jerusalem could target Shon Weissman as it searches for a striker

Beitar Jerusalem is considering Shon Weissman as its next returning Israeli player after signing Tomer Yosefi. The club may open talks on a two-year deal if the 30-year-old striker is willing to come back to Israel.

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Tesla on Autopilot Crashes Into Texas Home, Killing Elderly Woman

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Texas after its driver said the car was using driver-assist mode. An elderly woman inside the house died, while the driver was also injured and has not been charged yet.

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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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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.

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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

Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Man, 70, Found Confused on Train in Belgium and Taken to Psychiatric Hospital

An Israeli ultra-Orthodox man in his 70s was found confused on a train near Antwerp, Belgium, and was taken first to a city hospital and then to a psychiatric hospital. The Jewish community and local authorities are working on returning him to Israel.

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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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Influencer Cindy Chady Says She Dreams of a God-Fearing Husband and a Religious Family

Cindy Chady told Instagram followers she dreams of marrying a God-fearing man and raising righteous children. She described her ongoing religious journey, including Shabbat observance, kashrut, ma’aser and modest dress, and said Rabbi Yigal Cohen’s lessons strengthen her faith.

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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

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.

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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

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

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.

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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.

Kikar HaShabbat

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.

Kikar HaShabbat

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.

Walla

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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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

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.

Kikar HaShabbat

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.

Kikar HaShabbat

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.

Kikar HaShabbat

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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