United Airlines Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing in Houston After Engine Fire

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER flying to Munich made an emergency landing in Houston on June 19, 2026, after a right-engine fire shortly after takeoff. All 267 passengers and 13 crew members were unharmed, and the aircraft was grounded for maintenance checks.

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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.

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Trump Threatens Iran During Ongoing Talks, Demands Hezbollah Be Reined In

Donald Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post while negotiations were underway in Switzerland. He said Iran must stop its Lebanon-based proxies, or the U.S. will strike it again more forcefully.

Ynet

Maccabi Haifa’s overhaul accelerates as several key players are set to leave

Maccabi Haifa is undergoing a major overhaul before the 2025/26 season, with Dolev Haziza and several other key players likely to leave. The club is also reshaping its coaching staff around Barak Bakhar and bringing back two loanees.

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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.

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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.

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Ex-Maccabi teammates urge John DiBartolomeo to decide based on passion, not pressure

Former teammates and a former coach discussed whether Maccabi Tel Aviv captain John DiBartolomeo should retire or continue playing. They praised his leadership and work ethic, while saying the decision should depend on whether his passion is still there.

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Channel 12 Journalist Yaal Anker Joins Channel 14 as Health Reporter

Channel 14 announced that Yaal Anker is joining its C14 news site as health reporter. The channel said her experience in health journalism will help expand its professional coverage.

Srugim

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.

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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

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.

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Rosh Yeshiva Avi Ezriel Piltz Tells Ohel Torah Students the Drive Against Torah Study Comes from Jealousy

Rabbi Avi Ezriel Piltz visited Ohel Torah Yeshiva in Jerusalem and gave a 30-minute address to hundreds of students. He urged constant spiritual growth, stressed the value of review, and said opposition to Torah learners stems from jealousy. Rabbi Shimon Moualem thanked him as students received his blessing.

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Trump Says He Is Disappointed Israel Has Not Pushed Back Hezbollah, Hints Syria Could Act

Donald Trump told Fox News he is disappointed Israel has not been able to push Hezbollah back in Lebanon. He said he is considering empowering Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to enter southern Lebanon and fight Hezbollah.

Ynet

Zeljko Obradovic returns to Panathinaikos for a second stint

Zeljko Obradovic has formally returned to Panathinaikos, signing for a second stint after coaching the Greek club from 1999 to 2012. He replaces Ergin Ataman, while his most recent role was at Partizan Belgrade, where he resigned last season after a player dispute.

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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

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

Lebanese Journalist Says IDF Arabic Spokesman Is Kinder to Lebanon Than Hezbollah’s Deputy Chief

Lebanese journalist Rami Naim harshly attacked Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem in a viral video. He said Avichay Adraee is more considerate toward Lebanon than Hezbollah, because the IDF warns civilians before strikes. Naim also said media outlets should not give Qassem airtime.

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Maccabi Petah Tikva signs midfielder Li- Yam Dan

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Dozens of Uninspected Eggs Seized in Kiryat Bialik Police Check

Police in Kiryat Bialik seized about 60 trays of uninspected eggs and around 60 packs of suspected smuggled cigarettes. The driver, a Chinese foreign worker, was arrested as investigators examine the source and destination of the goods.

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El Al and Isracard Relaunch FLY CARD With New Travel Perks and Sign-Up Deals

El Al and Isracard have relaunched the FLY CARD after ending the previous partnership with Cal, affecting about 500,000 cardholders. The new card offers tiered earning rates, launch bonuses, travel perks and point redemptions across El Al and partner airlines.

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Trump warns Iran’s president after uranium enrichment remarks

Donald Trump threatened Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after Pezeshkian said Washington had to accept Iran’s right to enrich uranium. Trump said the US is only extending a ceasefire, not striking a deal, and warned he still holds leverage over Tehran.

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Arit CEO Says IDF Standard Could Help Drive Global Fuze Sales

Arit Industries said it has sharply increased fuze production and is shifting to a build-to-stock model. CEO Haim Stapler said the company aims to expand into the U.S. and Europe and win 15% of those markets by 2027.

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Trump warns Iran of renewed strikes if talks fail

Donald Trump warned in a Fox News interview on Sunday that the United States could renew military strikes on Iran if the ongoing Switzerland talks fail. He also threatened Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran would face severe consequences if it tries to close it again.

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Thousands Attend Elimelech Biderman’s Inspiring Shabbat in Beitar Illit

Thousands gathered in Beitar Illit for a Shabbat of inspiration led by Rabbi Elimelech Biderman at the Matmidim synagogue. The article also covers emergency study shifts ordered by the Dushinsky Rebbe and a series of major Hasidic celebrations in Israel.

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Defense tech giant Anduril moves toward a local presence in Israel

Anduril is exploring an Israeli operation, including hiring a local manager, development activity and startup partnerships. The U.S. defense-tech firm has already met Israeli candidates and companies, following Palmer Luckey’s February visit to Israel and his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Calcalist

FAA Investigates Near Miss Between Delta and American Airlines Jets in Boston

The FAA is investigating a near miss at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday morning. A Delta Air Lines landing approach and an American Airlines takeoff clearance put two jets on intersecting runways at the same time, forcing Delta’s pilots to abort and climb away before later landing safely.

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Giv'at Binyamin Residents Escort Fallen Soldier Noh Havshush to His Funeral

Residents of Giv'at Binyamin-Adam escorted the family of Staff Sgt. Noh Havshush to his funeral on Sunday. Havshush was killed Thursday night in the tank disaster in Lebanon and will be buried at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

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Court orders LOT to pay passenger NIS 7,350 over missing suitcase

A Jerusalem-area small claims court ordered LOT Polish Airlines to pay NIS 7,350 to a passenger whose suitcase went missing on the way to Miami. Judge Avner Yifrach ruled that the airline could not rely only on computer records to deny the claim.

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Communications Minister Slams Supreme Court in Hearing Over Judicial Appointments Panel

Shlomo Karhi attacked the Supreme Court during a Channel 7 interview as the High Court heard petitions against changes to the Judicial Selection Committee. Judges and state lawyers clashed sharply over whether the reform justifies invalidating a Basic Law.

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Trump says U.S. could take control of the Strait of Hormuz

Trump told Fox News the United States could seize the Strait of Hormuz if needed and charge transit fees. He framed the choke point as a place where Washington could control a significant share of oil traffic.

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Tel Aviv man held for three days pending psychiatric evaluation after alleged random assaults on women

A Tel Aviv court extended David Ezra’s remand by three days after police said he randomly attacked women in three incidents. He will undergo a psychiatric evaluation while investigators continue work on the case.

Ynet

Four burglary suspects arrested in overnight Tel Aviv crime spree

Police arrested four suspects in separate overnight burglary and theft incidents across Tel Aviv. The cases involved an office break-in, a restaurant theft, and attempted thefts from a scooter and a car. All suspects were questioned and are expected in court for detention hearings.

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Herzog Says Israel Seeks Diplomatic Deal in Lebanon, Without Iranian Role

On Fox News, President Isaac Herzog said Israel is open to a diplomatic settlement in Lebanon, but only if Iran is kept out and Hezbollah is disarmed. He also emphasized close U.S.-Israel coordination on Iran and said Israel has no territorial claims in Lebanon, even expressing a wish to drive to Beirut one day.

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Pakistan and Qatar Leaders Hail U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland

Pakistan’s and Qatar’s leaders welcomed the start of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland. Both framed the negotiations as a significant step toward a final peace agreement, with Qatar reaffirming its support for mediation.

Ynet

Bus Driver Attacked After Refusing Free Ride to Teens Near Ramat Yishai

Near Ramat Yishai, three 17-year-old teens allegedly attacked a bus driver and a transit inspector after being refused a free ride. Police chased and arrested them overnight, then released them under restrictions while the investigation continues.

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Spanish Court Bars Pedro Sánchez’s Wife From Leaving the Country in Corruption Probe

A Spanish court has barred Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, from leaving Spain and ordered her to surrender her passport amid a corruption probe. The investigation concerns alleged abuse of influence and public office tied to work she did at a Madrid university. Sánchez denies wrongdoing and says the case is politically motivated.

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Pakistan's Foreign Minister Says U.S. and Iran Have Begun Talks on Enriched Uranium Dilution

Pakistan’s foreign minister claimed that the United States and Iran have begun discussing dilution of enriched uranium. The report, dated June 21, 2026, gave no further details or confirmation from either government.

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Sharon Sharabi Warns Against a Return to Gaza Containment Policy

Sharon Sharabi warned that a renewed policy of containment in Gaza could bring another October 7. He said Gazans are approaching the yellow line on Hamas’s behalf while Israel does not respond, and called for Hamas to be decisively defeated.

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Iran Forced to Cut Training Short Before Crucial Belgium Match

Iran will play Belgium in its second World Cup match after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand. Coach Amir Kalanawi says travel restrictions and FIFA’s handling of the team’s movements have disrupted training and angered the squad. The team hopes conditions will improve before its final match against Egypt.

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West Bank at the Kotel: Beit Shemesh kindergarten boys celebrate their first prayer book

Students from Torat Hashem in Ramat Beit Shemesh D marked their siddur ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. They prayed a festive morning service, then met Rabbi Shmuel Batzalel, who blessed them and gave them new siddurim.

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