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IDF Chief Says Forces in South Lebanon Are Ready to Resume Fighting

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited South Lebanon on Sunday and said Israeli forces are prepared to resume fighting if needed. He praised troops, warned the ceasefire is fragile, and said Hezbollah has recently suffered major command losses.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Security·9m ago

Ben Gvir Defends Lebanon Post That Sparked International Outcry

Itamar Ben Gvir faced international backlash after posting that Lebanon should “burn” and that “a thousand Lebanese mothers should cry” for every Israeli mother’s tear. On Sunday he defended the post on Israeli radio, saying Israel must keep fighting in Lebanon and can say no even to the United States.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Security·12m ago

IDF Chief in South Lebanon Warns Ceasefire Is Fragile

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said during a situational assessment in southern Lebanon that Israel will not allow radical terror groups to entrench on its border. He warned that Hezbollah has been badly damaged, but the ceasefire is fragile and the IDF must be ready to fight again.

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

Former Nurses’ Union Chair Ilana Cohen Dies at 82

Ilana Cohen, the former chair of Israel’s Nurses and Brothers Union, died at 82. She led the union for more than 30 years and was credited with major improvements in nurses’ status and working conditions.

Ynet
Security·14m ago

IDF Chief in South Lebanon: Ceasefire Is Fragile, Army Ready to Resume Fighting

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited southern Lebanon on Sunday and said Israel is ready to resume major fighting at any moment. He warned that the ceasefire is fragile, said Hezbollah has been badly weakened, and emphasized the army’s focus on protecting northern Israeli communities.

Arutz Sheva
Culture·20m ago

Aharon Razel Releases Hasidic Duet With Ariel Zilber

Aharon Razel released a new Hasidic single with Ariel Zilber called "Letters Teach Faith." The song, based on Rabbi Yitzchak Ginzburg's words, presents Hebrew letters as spiritual guidance for Jewish children.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·27m ago

Haredi Posters, Political Fury, and a Wartime Debate Over Israeli Unity

A current affairs program linked Israel’s internal divisions to wartime casualties, a fierce rabbinic outburst, and the enduring memory of the Altalena affair. It also reported that Trump is weighing a direct line to Gadi Eisenkot and highlighted Ukraine’s new platform for analyzing captured Russian weapons.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·28m ago

Israeli military reporter warns of serious escalation in the West Bank

Channel 14 military reporter Hillel Biton Rosen warned on Sunday that Judea and Samaria may be heading toward a major security escalation. He said current policy and insufficient offensives could soon lead to deadly attacks by terrorist groups holding anti-tank weapons and explosives.

Now 14
Health·29m ago

Yael Anker Named C14’s New Health Correspondent

C14 said on Sunday that Yael Anker, 32, is its new health correspondent. She previously worked at Doc Channel and earlier on the content team of "HaBoker HaZeh". Channel 14 said her experience will strengthen the site’s health coverage.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·32m ago

Tel Aviv nightclub suspect to be charged with sexual offenses after attack on clubgoer

A 37-year-old illegal entrant from Huwara is expected to be indicted for alleged sexual assaults at a central Tel Aviv nightclub and just outside it. Police say he was arrested after a passerby fled and called for help, and investigators have also completed a separate case against another illegal entrant in Tel Aviv.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·36m ago

Trump warns Iran to curb Hezbollah or face another U.S. strike

Donald Trump warned that Iran must stop Hezbollah and other proxies in Lebanon or face another U.S. strike. He made the comments as nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran continued in Switzerland, and he also hinted at a larger role for Syria against Hezbollah.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Culture·37m ago

Dvir Bendek Delivers a Powerful Dramatic Turn in 'The Whale'

Dvir Bendek stars as Charlie in 'The Whale', a withdrawn literature lecturer dying from extreme obesity who tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. The review praises Bendek’s restrained performance, the production’s claustrophobic design, and the play’s social critique of exclusion and religious rigidity.

Srugim
General·38m ago

Worker Seriously Injured in Job Accident in Beit Yaakov

A 51-year-old worker was moderately injured in a workplace accident on Jabotinsky Street in Beit Yaakov. He received first aid from United Hatzalah and was taken to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Medical Center.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·38m ago

Trump Says Lebanon Understanding Is Only a Ceasefire Extension

Donald Trump said the U.S. understanding with Lebanon is only a 60-day ceasefire extension. He voiced frustration over Israel’s inability to defeat Hezbollah, said he may let Syria fight Hezbollah, and argued that resolving Iran would ease other regional problems.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·39m ago

Trump and Meloni Trade Public Barbs Over Italy’s Role in U.S. Iran Operation

Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni exchanged sharp public insults after Trump accused her of hindering U.S. actions against Iran. Meloni rejected the criticism, defended Italy’s sovereignty, and told Trump to focus on his own popularity.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Politics·40m ago

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Says Supreme Court Is Undermining Democracy

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu accused Israel’s Supreme Court of undermining democracy by overruling Basic Laws, government decisions, and appointments. He said the next election will decide whether sovereignty belongs to the public or the judges, and called for the debate to be settled only through voting.

Arutz Sheva
World·42m ago

Vance tells Iran talks in Switzerland that key disputes have already been solved

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met Iranian representatives in Switzerland with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, alongside delegates from Qatar and Pakistan. He claimed major diplomatic progress on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, while urging a new phase in U.S.-Iran relations if Tehran changes course.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 50% center
Economy·44m ago

AI and Tech Profits Push Israel’s Current Account Into Rare Deficit

Israel posted a $0.1 billion current account deficit in Q1 2026, its first since 2012, but the cause was record profits at tech and AI firms, not weak trade. Foreign direct investment hit $14.1 billion and the shekel held steady because much of the profit was reinvested in Israel.

Calcalist
Politics·44m ago

Poll Suggests Ofer Winter Could Shake Up Israel’s Coalition Math

A new Kantar poll says Ofer Winter could win 5 seats running independently, giving him outsized leverage in Israel’s coalition race. The survey also tested other possible center-right alliances, ranging from 5 to 7 seats, while most of those figures oppose helping Benjamin Netanyahu reach 61 seats.

Srugim
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Politics11:58 · 2h ago

Knesset Speaker Rejects Supreme Court Request for New State Comptroller Vote

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said on Sunday that there will be no repeat vote for the appointment of Israel’s state comptroller, rejecting a Supreme Court proposal to hold new elections. In a post on X, Ohana wrote, “The Knesset has already had its say.”

Ohana said the decision was based on the same reasons laid out in the preliminary response to the petition and in court arguments. He stated that he had decided not to hold another vote on the comptroller selection.

The article says the current expectation is that the court will issue an order nisi against the appointment. The report was published on June 21, 2026, at 14:58.

Read the original at N12