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Security·2m ago

IDF chief in south Lebanon says ceasefire is fragile and Hezbollah is weakened

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said in southern Lebanon that the ceasefire with Hezbollah is fragile and that the army must stay ready to resume fighting. He and Defense Minister Israel Katz both stressed that Israel will keep forces deployed in Lebanon and continue acting against threats.

Channel 13·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·4m ago

Australian announcer sets Guinness world record for loudest scream

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, the official announcer for Canberra and Queanbeyan, set a Guinness World Record by screaming at 122.4 decibels. He said theater training and help from his daughter led him to the attempt, which used the word “now.”

Kikar HaShabbat
Health·6m ago

Israel Health Ministry Says Ebola Poses No Risk of Wide Outbreak

Israel’s Health Ministry said Sunday it is not imposing broad entry or quarantine restrictions over Ebola and sees no realistic risk of a wide outbreak in Israel. Officials said two suspected cases are being handled at Sheba Medical Center, while the ministry continues to monitor the outbreak in Africa and international guidance.

Walla·+7 outlets · 71% center
Politics·9m ago

Trump Says Starmer Will Quit, Calls Him a Failure

A Hebrew news brief quotes Donald Trump saying UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign and has “failed badly.” The item offers no further context or reaction beyond the claim.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·10m ago

Lawsuit Claims Audi Q2 Trim Can Fly Off and Become a Road Hazard

A class action lawsuit in Israel alleges that the rear plastic trim on Audi Q2 vehicles can detach while driving and endanger other road users. The filing says Audi recalled the same defect abroad, but Champion Motors did not issue a recall in Israel and left owners facing costly repairs.

Now 14
Economy·11m ago

Anduril Interviews Israeli Executives as It Eyes Local Defense Operations

Anduril, the U.S. defense startup led by Palmer Luckey, is interviewing senior Israelis about launching a local operation. The proposed unit would sell to Israel’s defense establishment and support R&D for global products, while the company weighs acquisitions versus organic expansion.

Globes·+1 outlet
Security·11m ago

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·+7 outlets · 63% right-leaning
Politics·13m ago

Yinon Magal Slams Coalition Absences Over Broadcast Law Delays

Yinon Magal accused coalition lawmakers of missing hearings on the broadcasting bill and endangering right-wing media. He said their absences could prevent the law from advancing and even lead to censorship or shows being removed from air.

Now 14
Security·16m 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
Health·16m ago

Butterflies That Age Slowly Could Help Explain Longevity

Scientists studying Heliconius butterflies found that some species live far longer than most butterflies and appear to age more slowly physically. The effect is not due only to pollen in their diet, and researchers say the insects may become an important model for studying aging in humans.

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Security·20m 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·21m 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
Culture·28m 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
Security·30m ago

Telegram Romance Scam Led to Extortion Ring Targeting Dozens of Men

Five suspects aged 22 to 29 were arrested in Israel over a Telegram romance scam that allegedly extorted about 500,000 shekels from dozens of men. Police say the group posed as women, threatened to expose intimate chats, and is expected to be indicted soon.

Mako
Politics·34m 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·35m 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·36m 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·40m 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·44m 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·45m 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·45m 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
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Sports12:08 · 2h ago

Saudi Arabia’s Abdulhamid: from World Cup shock to European breakthrough

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Saudi right-back Saud Abdulhamid, who helped make history in the team’s famous 2-1 opening win over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, has become the standout player in his national squad. Four years later, he is the first Saudi footballer ever to leave the country for one of Europe’s top five leagues.

At the time of the Qatar tournament, Abdulhamid was still at Al Hilal. He then took the unusual route of moving from the Middle East to Europe, joining AS Roma, where adapting was difficult. He played only eight matches in the 2024/25 season, and Roma sent him on loan to Lens.

That move proved successful for all sides. Lens emerged as one of the surprises of the season in France, challenged Paris Saint-Germain, finished second and won the Coupe de France. Abdulhamid played a major role, scoring three goals and adding seven assists in 31 appearances, including 90 minutes in the cup final against Nice and two assists in the semifinal against Toulouse.

After the cup triumph, he went to the Netherlands for his wedding, but his passport was stolen from his car, leaving him stuck in Amsterdam for several days while the paperwork was sorted out. He eventually linked up with Jurgen Donsis’s squad and is hoping to stand out further and raise his reported value of 9 million euros. So far in the current campaign, he has helped Saudi Arabia keep clean sheets in a 3-0 win over Puerto Rico and a 0-0 draw with strong Senegal, and he also contributed to the 1-1 opening draw with Uruguay.

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