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

Channel 13 CEO Eases Layoff Fears, Says News Division Is Investing and Hiring

Channel 13 News CEO sent staff a letter on Sunday denying rumors of mass layoffs. She said the newsroom is investing in a new studio, app development and new hires ahead of the election period, while only limited staffing changes will be made.

Srugim

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

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

Trump Says Iran Oil Shipments Continued, and He Has 60 Days to Act

President Donald Trump said 19 million barrels of crude oil left the Persian Gulf yesterday because of the understanding with Iran. He said he has 60 days to decide what to do next, after which he can do “whatever I want.”

Kikar HaShabbat

Three Minors Arrested Over Attack on Children Praying at the Western Wall Plaza

Jerusalem police arrested three East Jerusalem minors over an attack on children praying at the Kotel HaKatan. The incident was spotted by Mabat 2000 observers, and a court extended the suspects’ detention.

Kikar HaShabbat

Yokneam Neighbors Ordered to Pay Nearly NIS 47,000 After Refusing Responsibility for Collapsing Wall

A land registrar in Yokneam ruled that two apartment owners must pay to rebuild a sinking retaining wall in their private yards. They also owe nearly NIS 47,000 in legal costs after wrongly trying to shift responsibility to the condominium committee.

Kikar HaShabbat

Beach Walk Leads California Woman to Human Jawbone in the Sand

A San Clemente woman found a human jawbone with four teeth on Linda Lane Beach in California on Wednesday. Authorities sent the remains to the coroner, believe they are of Native American heritage, and do not suspect a crime.

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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

If Dolev Haziza Leaves, Maccabi Haifa Will Need a New Captain

Maccabi Haifa has told captain Dolev Haziza he is not in its plans for 2026/27. If he leaves, the club will need a new captain, with Ali Mohamed, Kenny Saief, Sean Goldberg and Pierre Cornud among the options.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center

IDF chief says Lebanon ceasefire is fragile and forces must stay ready to fight

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said during a visit to southern Lebanon on Sunday that the ceasefire is fragile and the army must be ready to resume fighting. He said the IDF continues operations against Hezbollah to protect northern Israeli communities and prevent the group from rebuilding.

Walla·+3 outlets · 75% center

Coalition Leaders to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Timing of Knesset Dissolution

Coalition leaders will meet Tuesday evening to decide when to dissolve the Knesset. The talks come amid tensions with the ultra-Orthodox parties, while Benjamin Netanyahu tries to keep the governing bloc united ahead of elections.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% center

Tel Aviv Stocks Slide as Investors Brace for Geopolitical Risk and Rate Moves

Global and Israeli markets are focused on the Iran-U.S. deal, Hormuz tensions, and upcoming inflation data. Tel Aviv shares fell sharply last week, while U.S. stocks and semiconductors rose. Investors are also debating rate cuts in Israel and possible U.S. rate hikes later this year.

Globes

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

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.

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Live on Air, Boaz Golan Receives a Blessing Dollar from the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Mendi Rizel surprised Boaz Golan on Channel 14 on Sunday with a blessing dollar from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The note came via Chabad emissary Rabbi Moshe Zev Pizem of Sderot, who sent Golan a message of blessing and praise. Golan said he will frame the dollar at home.

Arutz Sheva

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

Tokyo marks Israel’s Independence Day with farewell for ambassador Gilad Cohen

Israel’s 78th Independence Day reception in Tokyo doubled as a farewell for Ambassador Gilad Cohen after five years in Japan. The event drew about 300 guests, featured praise for expanding bilateral cooperation, and included performances and tributes highlighting the Israel-Japan relationship.

Ynet

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.

Kikar HaShabbat

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

Three Israelis Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Washington

Three Israelis died when a light plane crashed overnight in Maryland, near Washington. The aircraft was found in a wooded area after an iPhone crash alert prompted a large search and rescue response. Maryland police and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

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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

Kamala Harris ridiculed after saying hope should be “a verb” in viral interview

Kamala Harris was mocked online after telling Don Lemon that “hope needs to be a verb” during a Friday podcast interview. She also said she has not decided whether to run for president in 2028.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

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

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

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

Court Orders Liquidation of Influential Haredi Media Group After Founder’s Death

An Israeli court ordered the liquidation of the Haredi media group behind Kav Otiyut after the death of founder Ariel Konik. About 75 employees sought the move after months of unpaid wages and will now file claims with the National Insurance Institute.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

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

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.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 50% center

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.

Behadrei Haredim

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.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 80% center

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.

Srugim

Maccabi Petah Tikva signs midfielder Li- Yam Dan

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

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.

Behadrei Haredim·+4 outlets · 75% right-leaning