Israel’s Interior Ministry has demanded that Ramat HaSharon enforce its Sabbath bylaw against Big Fashion Glilot, while the city says the complex will stay open. The dispute has triggered broader ultra-Orthodox outrage and a consumer boycott campaign.
Amdocs shares have dropped more than 20% in three weeks despite a new restructuring plan and layoffs. The company’s market value has fallen to about $5.54 billion, its lowest level since 2020. Investors are signaling they want real growth, not just cost cuts.
Trump unveiled a Boeing jet gifted by Qatar at Joint Base Andrews after U.S. military modifications costing about $400 million. The plane will serve temporarily as a presidential aircraft, despite past criticism that the gift raised conflict-of-interest and constitutional concerns.
Hundreds of residents from the Hof HaCarmel area attended the funeral of Sgt. Maj. Nir Ben Ari, who was killed in southern Lebanon. He will be buried in Kerem Maharal. Earlier, Reserve Sgt. Maj. Alexander Filin was buried after being killed by an explosive device.
Zeljko Obradovic has officially returned to coach Panathinaikos on a three-year, 10.5 million euro deal. The club is now working on a major roster reshuffle, with center and forward reinforcements the top priorities.
Zeljko Obradovic has officially returned to Panathinaikos on a three-year, 10.5 million-euro deal. The club is now rebuilding its roster, starting with a center and additional forward and guard reinforcements.
An Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Abbas Araghchi arrived in Switzerland overnight for new talks with the United States. Iran delayed the negotiations by two days, saying Israeli strikes in Lebanon were the reason, but the sides are still expected to meet today.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein said Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal toward Israel may reflect the confusion of the messianic era. Speaking at Mayanei HaYeshua Hospital on Friday night, he urged restraint, gratitude, and deference to senior rabbinic leaders.
President Isaac Herzog told Fox News that Hezbollah and Iran are blocking any peace between Israel and Lebanon. He said Israel wants diplomacy but must protect itself, keep close coordination with the United States, and ensure Hezbollah is disarmed.
The Bank of Israel issued the final version of a bank-fee reform that will take effect on July 1, 2027. It replaces per-transaction charges with an automatic monthly fee of up to 10 shekels for 100 basic actions, plus a 5-shekel tier for very light users, and caps debit-card fees at 7 shekels starting October 1. Consumer groups say the plan could raise costs for many customers.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana rejected the Supreme Court’s suggestion to rerun the vote for state comptroller. The dispute concerns Michael Ravilo’s 61-57 victory over Yosef Elron and claims that ballot secrecy was violated.
The court dismissed conflict-of-interest claims but said it would likely issue an order nisi over the voting process. Ravilo is due to take office on July 4.
The IDF released a six-month review saying it carried out 11,500 offensive operations in the West Bank, arrested more than 1,770 wanted suspects and seized weapons and terror funds. It said Operation Iron Wall gave Israeli forces full control in northern Samaria refugee camps, and new reserve brigades are now moving into operational deployment.
Dimona Mayor Beni Biton threatened to stop all framework housing agreements with the Finance Ministry if policy does not change. He said each new apartment costs the city NIS 5,000 and announced an upcoming urban renewal designation for Dimona, Arad and Rehovot. The remarks came at a Jerusalem conference attended by top officials, mayors, regulators and developers.
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.
El Al has launched EL AL Travel, a new hotel-booking platform for overseas trips integrated into its website and app. The service lets frequent-flyer members earn and redeem points on hotel stays, with more travel services expected later.
Tel Aviv University climbed to 208th in the latest QS World University Rankings, making it Israel’s top-ranked university. The Hebrew University and the Technion also improved, while several other Israeli institutions slipped or did not appear in the list.
Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos announced that Željko Obradović is returning to the club after 14 years. The coach reportedly signed a three-year, 10.5 million euro deal, and former club stars Mike Batiste and Dimitris Diamantidis may also return as assistants.
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.
Israel’s ministerial committee on legislation approved a bill that would let farmers sell produce directly to consumers. The proposal, backed by several ministries, aims to boost competition, help farmers and possibly reduce prices.
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.
MK Avi Maoz asked the Knesset legal adviser to use an unusual procedure to speed up the communications bill after roughly 6,000 opposition objections. He warned the bill may miss the current Knesset session, while Speaker Amir Ohana has not yet decided whether to approve the move.
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced in Iran to 74 lashes, plus a two-year travel and performance ban, after a 2024 YouTube concert without a hijab. The punishment also covers eight production staff members and has drawn criticism from human rights advocates.
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.
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.
“Kupa Rashit: The Movie” drew more than 250,000 viewers in its first four days in Israeli theaters. The film opened on Wednesday, alongside Israeli Cinema Day, and has become one of the strongest local openings in recent years.
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.
After Battalion 52 lost its commander and three soldiers in a drone strike in Lebanon, the deputy commander wrote an emotional letter to the unit. He said the fallen were recovered from the battlefield and buried in Israel, and vowed the battalion would continue fighting.
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.
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.
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.
Fishermen in Crete and elsewhere in the Mediterranean say elongated pufferfish are damaging catches and ripping nets apart. The fish, first seen in the region about 20 years ago, has spread widely and also injured a swimmer near Athens this week. Experts say it is a dangerous invasive species with no natural predators as an adult.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Most of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s foreign players have returned to Israel as the club prepares to open training in Kiryat Shalom. Christian Blizic, who stayed after Maccabi bought him from AZ Alkmaar, said he loves Israel and is ready to work again, while facing disciplinary and legal proceedings over violence-related incidents.
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.
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.
Reports: Qatar’s Prime Minister Meets Iran’s Parliament Speaker in Switzerland
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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English
According to Iranian reports, Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met in Switzerland with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament. No further details were provided about the timing, agenda, or outcome of the meeting.
The report identifies the encounter as taking place in Switzerland and presents it as a meeting between two senior officials from Qatar and Iran.
