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World·6m ago

Iranian Delegation Walks Out of Nuclear Talks, Leaving U.S. Vice President Stunned

A viral video appears to show the Iranian delegation leaving a negotiation room as soon as the U.S. side was present, allegedly to avoid a joint photo. The incident left Vice President JD Vance visibly stunned, and reports said Iran then told mediators it was freezing the talks after Donald Trump’s threats.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·6m ago

Lamine Yamal Marks His Roots on Boots as He Starts for Spain

Lamine Yamal started for Spain against Saudi Arabia in his first World Cup 2026 lineup appearance and again honored his family roots on his boots. The flags represented Morocco and Equatorial Guinea, the countries of his father and mother, after Morocco once tried to recruit him. He said he feels Spanish and chose to play for La Roja.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·6m ago

Bennett Says Soldiers in Lebanon Feel Politically Constrained

Naftali Bennett said soldiers and officers in Lebanon are telling him the political leadership is limiting their freedom to defend themselves. He directed sharp criticism at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, telling them to leave if they cannot change course.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·7m ago

22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Haifa Crash

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a vehicle on Weizel Road in Haifa at 18:09. Magen David Adom treated him at the scene and took him to Rambam Hospital while he was conscious.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·14m ago

Killed Battalion Commander’s First Speech to Troops Resurfaces

A recording of Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimhon’s first speech as commander of Battalion 52 has surfaced after his death. In the ceremony before soldiers and officers of Brigade 401, he urged the unit to fight with determination and return “with our heads held high.”

Srugim
Sports·15m ago

Ashdod Accuses Tiberias Players of Banned IV Use Before Match

M.S. Ashdod has accused Ironi Tiberias players of receiving banned intravenous treatments before a match Tiberias won 3-0 about six weeks ago. The Israel Football Association says it is investigating and has notified the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Kan News·+5 outlets · 83% center
Politics·15m ago

Ministers Approve Fast-Track Electricity Connections for Druze Housing

Israel’s ministerial committee on legislation approved a bill to speed electricity connections for homes in Druze villages. The proposal, led by Energy Minister Eli Cohen and MK Afif Abed, would let the energy minister authorize connections before full planning is complete, if local authorities commit to regularizing the area within two years.

Ynet
Tech·19m ago

Former 8200 chief Yossi Sariel launches AI startup with government ambitions

Former Unit 8200 commander Yossi Sariel has founded Alma Labs, an AI education startup incorporated on February 3, 2026. The company is seeking government business and could eventually serve as an exclusive provider, but no formal contracts have been announced. Sariel is also expected to remain on Decart AI’s board.

Globes
Security·19m ago

IDF Finds 200-Meter Hezbollah Tunnel in Southern Lebanon

The IDF said it found a more than 200-meter tunnel in Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon, containing hundreds of weapons and four launch shafts. It also said more than 20 Hezbollah militants, including over 10 Radwan Force members, were killed and over 50 terror sites were destroyed.

Ynet·+10 outlets · 64% center
Security·20m ago

Thousands Pay Tribute to Sgt. Maj. Nave Chabashush at Funeral

Thousands attended the funeral of Sgt. Maj. Nave Chabashush, whose grandfather, family, commanders, friends, and community members delivered emotional eulogies. Speakers praised his values, humility, and battlefield commitment, while IDF representatives said Battalion 52 and Brigade 401 are still fighting. The burial also underscored the continuing war, with Israel Ganz noting that a memorial to Nave stood where an Iranian missile fragment had been weeks earlier.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·23m ago

Spain and Saudi Arabia deadlocked in Atlanta group-stage clash

Spain and Saudi Arabia played in Atlanta in their second Group H match at the 2026 World Cup. Spain changed its lineup to include Lamine Yamal, while Saudi Arabia again set up defensively under Georgios Donis. The group remained tightly packed after both teams entered with one point.

Walla
Politics·27m ago

Yinon Magen Slams Coalition Absences Over Broadcast Bill Delays

Yinon Magen accused coalition lawmakers of skipping committee debates on the broadcasting bill, causing today’s discussion to be canceled. He warned the law may stall completely, putting right-wing media and his own program, “The Patriots,” at risk.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Economy·28m ago

Rep Energy files for Tel Aviv IPO at up to NIS 1.5 billion valuation

Rep Energy, a Rep Public subsidiary, filed for a Tel Aviv IPO at a valuation of NIS 1.3 billion to NIS 1.5 billion. It plans to raise NIS 350 million to NIS 450 million, mainly to fund projects and repay some parent-company loans, while also facing a recent accounting correction that sharply cut reported profit.

Globes
Tech·29m ago

Apple Unveils Siri AI, but Investors Stay Skeptical

Apple unveiled Siri AI at WWDC 2026, aiming to prove it can compete in artificial intelligence after delays and criticism. Shares fell about 1.9% after the event and another 2% the next day as investors waited to see real-world results. The report says Apple is also relying on Google help and Nvidia chips for some cloud computing.

Behadrei Haredim
World·30m ago

Fatal Cost of Viral Challenges: Two Children Dead, Teen in Critical Condition

Two recent U.S. cases have highlighted the deadly risks of viral online challenges, including the deaths of a 9-year-old Texas girl and a 12-year-old New York boy. A 15-year-old girl was also hospitalized in critical condition after taking a dangerous drug dose for a social media challenge.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·30m ago

42 Students Mark Completion of Shabbat Laws Study in Satmar Vizhnitz Ceremony

On Thursday, 42 scholars in the Siret Vizhnitz Hasidic community celebrated finishing more than five years of Shabbat-law study. The ceremony included rabbis from several Hasidic courts, certificate presentations by the Siret Vizhnitz Rebbe, and praise for the program’s Torah publications.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·31m ago

Hundreds Farewell Tank Soldier Liav Kababia, Killed in Southern Lebanon

Hundreds attended the funeral of Staff Sgt. Liav Kababia in Kfar Saba after he was killed in southern Lebanon. His former commander, mother and sister delivered emotional eulogies, highlighting his bravery, meaning to his family and inspiration to others.

Now 14·+11 outlets · 55% center
Culture·34m ago

Noa Kirel Says Daniel Peretz Has Become More Religious

Noa Kirel said her husband Daniel Peretz has become more religious, prays with tefillin daily, and the couple keeps Friday-night kiddush in England. She also discussed her recent appendicitis hospitalization and their interrupted honeymoon trip.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·35m ago

Iran Pauses Talks After Trump's Latest Threats

Iran has told mediators it is freezing talks after Donald Trump’s latest threats in a Fox interview and on his social media account. Officials said they are consulting in Tehran about next steps.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·38m ago

Two deputy editors leave Calcalist amid broader newsroom shakeup

Calcalist deputy editors Golan Friedenfeld and Amir Ziv said they will leave the paper on June 30 after nearly 19 years. Their departure deepens a broader leadership shakeup at the Yedioth Ahronoth-owned daily, which is being folded into a larger group restructuring.

Globes
Politics·40m ago

Trump Has Not Abandoned Israel, But the Alliance Looks More Conditional

A Hebrew opinion article says J.D. Vance’s comments on U.S. military aid show that the U.S.-Israel alliance is becoming more transactional and conditional. It argues that Trump has not abandoned Israel, but is increasingly asking it to fit his Iran-centered agenda. The piece warns that this shift could turn an alliance based on trust into one based on dependence.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·40m ago

Netanyahu Asked Shin Bet Chief to Probe Leak of Iran Strike Timing to Channel 12

Benjamin Netanyahu asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate a leak to Channel 12 about the timing of Israel’s strike on Iran. The Shin Bet has not decided whether to act, while legal and law-enforcement sources warned that such an inquiry would be nearly impossible and could endanger press freedom.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·40m ago

U.S. Sanctions Campaign Faces Limits as Rivals Find Ways Around It

The United States has intensified sanctions on Iran and other adversaries, but many of those targets continue to evade pressure. The article says weak enforcement, not the tool itself, is what blunts sanctions, even as Washington pushes new measures and negotiations.

Globes·+1 outlet
General·45m ago

Haifa Carjacking Ends in Crash and Injuries, Suspect Remanded

A 37-year-old Hadera resident allegedly carjacked a woman in Haifa over the weekend, then crashed into several vehicles while fleeing. Two people were lightly injured, and police arrested him after a foot chase; his detention was extended until June 22, 2026.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·49m ago

Taissia Zmolotsky files police complaint over leaked call in Eyal Golan case

Taissia Zmolotsky filed a police complaint against Eyal Golan and Ram Landes over a leaked, edited recording of a conversation with another complainant in the "Games of Company" case. She alleges wiretapping and attempted extortion, while Landes denies involvement and Golan has not responded.

Kan News
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Tech11:31 · 4h ago

WhatsApp Tests Green Online Indicator and New Backup Options

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

WhatsApp is testing a green dot on profile photos to show when a contact is currently online, according to WABetaInfo. The feature was spotted in Android beta version 2.26.24.5 and now appears only on the chat info screen, where it would replace the current “Online” status label. It will be shown only if the contact’s privacy settings allow others to see their online status, and users will still be able to hide availability through privacy controls.

The report says the green indicator is currently available to a limited number of Android beta testers, with WhatsApp rolling it out gradually. WABetaInfo also previously reported that WhatsApp is developing a new contacts area that would show people who are online now or recently active, with sorting by name or connection status and without contacts who hide their status.

Separately, WhatsApp is testing a dedicated Android backup management section inside the app, apart from Google. The new area would let users view existing backups, delete old or duplicate backups, and free up storage. It is also expected to add shortcuts for managing Google Drive storage in a browser and WhatsApp backups from Android device settings.

On Android, WhatsApp currently stores chat history and media in Google Drive, and those backups count toward a user’s Google storage quota. Users can back up manually or set automatic backups daily, weekly, or monthly, and restore them after reinstalling the app with the same phone number and Google account.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp may offer its own internal backup plan with only 2GB included, but users could buy up to 50GB for $1 per month. Backups on WhatsApp’s servers would be end-to-end encrypted by default, with options to protect them using a passkey, a regular password, or a 64-digit key. The backup management area is still in development and is not yet available in beta.

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