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General·3m ago

Sgt. Liav Kababia Laid to Rest in Hod HaSharon

Sgt. Liav Kababia was buried at the Hod HaSharon cemetery after being killed in Lebanon in the battalion commander’s tank disaster. Family, friends and a former commander gave emotional eulogies praising his courage, humor and generosity.

Maariv
Politics·4m ago

Herodium Opens Herod’s Ancient Pool in Major West Bank Heritage Event

A giant ancient pool at Herodium was inaugurated during an international heritage conference in Judea and Samaria. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu highlighted the site’s Jewish significance and the government’s broader heritage campaign.

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Sports·9m ago

Maccabi Haifa Tells Captain Dolev Haziza to Find a New Club

Maccabi Haifa has informed captain Dolev Haziza that he is not part of its plans for 2026/27. The 30-year-old, who has one year left on his contract, has been told to find a new club despite his long service and three league titles.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
Economy·9m ago

Crypto Platform Pays for Humiliating, Dangerous Stunts and Sparks Backlash

Pump.fun, a crypto rewards platform launched in January 2024, has paid out more than $370,000 for humiliating and risky stunts since June 4. The site is facing fierce backlash from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and others, while still advertising large payouts for extreme tasks.

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General·12m ago

Worker Seriously Injured After Falling From Roof in Ashkelon

A 40-year-old worker was seriously injured after falling about 3 meters from a roof in Ashkelon. He received first aid at the scene, was rescued by firefighters, and taken to hospital with a head injury.

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

Real Madrid Revives Its World Cup Talent Hunt Around Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi

Real Madrid is again watching the World Cup for transfer targets, with 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi its leading focus. The club has 14 players in the tournament and is using the event to scout possible additions, as it did with Mesut Ozil in 2010 and James Rodriguez and Keylor Navas in 2014.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·14m ago

Trump Threatens Iran Again, Tehran Responds With Mockery

Donald Trump warned Iran to stop its proxies in Lebanon or face stronger U.S. strikes. Iranian officials and regime-linked commentators mocked the threat and raised the possibility of tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks come amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and concern over regional escalation.

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

Iranian Delegation Refuses Photo Op With U.S. Team at Switzerland Talks

At talks in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, Iran refused an American request for a joint photo and handshake. The U.S. delegation was led by Vice President J.D. Vance, while Iran’s team was headed by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and included senior officials from Tehran.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·15m ago

Three Israelis Killed in Small Plane Crash in Maryland

Three Israelis died when a single-engine Piper PA-28 crashed overnight near Bowie, Maryland, east of Washington, D.C. Authorities said the plane may have been on a training flight and the NTSB has opened an investigation. Rescue teams found the wreckage after an iPhone crash alert triggered the response.

Kikar HaShabbat·+8 outlets · 67% center
Health·15m ago

Health Ministry says suspected Ebola cases likely point to common illnesses

Israel’s Health Ministry said two suspected Ebola patients are more likely suffering from common travel-related illnesses such as malaria. Officials said the risk to the public is very low, while Israel keeps strict entry rules for foreigners from risk areas and prepares designated hospitals and teams for any confirmed case.

Kan News·+10 outlets · 70% center
Politics·18m ago

Tehran Mocks Trump as He Threatens Another Strike on Iran

Iranian officials mocked Donald Trump after he threatened to strike Iran again unless it halts its proxies in Lebanon. The confrontation also centered on the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump suggested the US might control if necessary.

Behadrei Haredim
Economy·19m ago

Channel 13 News staff fear layoffs as CEO reassures workers

Channel 13 News workers fear layoffs after ownership changes and restructuring tied to Asaf Rapaport. CEO Tali Ben Ovadia denied a broad cutback plan, saying performance reviews and new hiring are part of a renewal effort ahead of the election campaign.

Maariv·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·19m ago

Darwin Núñez’s Career Is Defined by Talent, Pressure, and Missed Chances

Darwin Núñez is again being judged as a striker who has never fully matched his hype, after another poor Uruguay performance and a long scoring drought. The article traces his struggles at Liverpool, Al-Hilal, and with Uruguay, and says the match against Cape Verde could be pivotal.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·20m ago

Why Mosquitoes Matter to Nature, Not Just Summer Nuisance

The article says mosquitoes are far more than a nuisance, they help pollinate plants, feed many animals, and recycle nutrients in ecosystems worldwide. It argues that wiping them out entirely could disrupt biodiversity, though targeting disease-carrying species alone would not necessarily collapse nature.

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Politics·23m ago

Palestinian Authority Orders Mosques to Reduce Loudspeaker Use

The Palestinian Authority has ordered mosques to reduce external loudspeaker use and restrict certain Qur'an recitations, especially near settlements. The move comes amid a broader noise dispute involving Muslims, Jews, and the proposed “muezzin law” in Israel.

Srugim
Security·24m ago

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Sgt. Maj. Liav Kababia in Kfar Saba

Sgt. Maj. Liav Kababia was buried Sunday evening in Kfar Saba after being killed in a tank disaster in southern Lebanon last Thursday. Hundreds attended the funeral, and Hod HaSharon residents escorted his family with Israeli flags.

Arutz Sheva·+10 outlets · 50% center
Politics·25m ago

Levin Escalates Clash With Chief Justice Over Judicial Appointments

Justice Minister Yariv Levin attacked Supreme Court President Isaac Amit during a High Court hearing over the judicial selection committee. Levin demanded that the Knesset strip the High Court of any role in Basic Laws, while Amit floated a change to the committee’s makeup and warned the court could be “extinguished” if no solution is found.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·27m ago

Beitar Jerusalem Sets Golden Gate Stand Season Ticket Price at NIS 3,750

Beitar Jerusalem said the Golden Gate stand season ticket will cost NIS 3,750 after talks with fan representatives. Club card holders get a 5% discount, plus a parking permit and organized access to the stand. Pricing will be reviewed again before next season.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·28m ago

Boaz Golan Moved on Live TV by a Rare Lubavitcher Rebbe Dollar

News 14 host Boaz Golan was surprised live on "The Open Studio" with a rare 1985 dollar from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Golan recalled seeing the Rebbe in 1992 and called the experience impossible to describe. The segment also featured testimony from Beersheba deputy mayor Shimon Tubul about a Rebbe dollar he believes saved his life in Gaza.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·31m ago

Likud Tells High Court a Repeat Knesset Vote Would Set a Dangerous Precedent

Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud asked Israel’s High Court to block a repeat Knesset vote in a case filed by MK Karin Elharrar and others. They said a rerun would be a dangerous precedent, that the original process followed prior agreements, and that changed Knesset membership makes a repeat vote invalid.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·33m ago

Yaacov Agam’s Legacy, Criticism and Vision Recalled After His Death at 98

Yaacov Agam died on Sunday at 98, leaving behind a globally recognized but often controversial artistic legacy. The article revisits his disputes in Israel, his museum in Rishon Lezion, his Dizengoff Square fountain, and his belief that creativity, education and Jewish ideas were the purpose of art.

Ynet·+9 outlets · 75% center
Security·33m ago

Israel sets three conditions for any partial pullback in southern Lebanon

Israel has told the Trump administration that it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon unless three strict conditions are met. Those conditions include pushing Hezbollah north of the Litani River, ensuring IDF freedom of action, and keeping a permanent security buffer. Israel is also willing to test limited handovers of territory to the Lebanese army.

Kikar HaShabbat·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Sports·33m ago

Three Sons Follow Their Fathers Into World Cup History for Norway

Three sons of former Norway World Cup players started together in Boston at the 2026 tournament while their fathers watched from the stands. The match revived memories of Norway’s painful 1994 elimination in the United States and highlighted the team’s generational football story.

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Sports·37m ago

Hapoel Petah Tikva submits two-year offer for Ilay Almogei

Hapoel Petah Tikva has offered midfielder Ilay Almogei a two-year deal after his contract with Bnei Reineh ended. The 26-year-old, who also played for Ironi Tiberias this season, has 50 Israeli Premier League appearances and five caps for Israel.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·39m ago

Three Israelis Killed in Small Plane Crash in Maryland

Three Israelis were killed when a single-engine plane crashed near Bowie, Maryland, on Saturday night. The wreckage was found Sunday morning, and U.S. federal agencies are investigating the cause.

Maariv
Economy·39m ago

Court Battle Over Saturday Opening of Big Glilot Raises Major Financial Stakes

The Tel Aviv District Court will hear a petition seeking to force Ramat HaSharon to enforce its Sabbath-business ban at Big Fashion Glilot. Big has warned the case could cause major financial harm, while the city and Interior Ministry fight over a bylaw change that would legalize the site’s Saturday opening.

Globes·+1 outlet
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Politics13:29 · 1h ago

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

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U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News that he is disappointed Israel has not been able to “move” Hezbollah. He was referring to the war in Lebanon and said Israel cannot do anything without bringing down buildings.

Trump added that he is close to empowering Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to send forces into southern Lebanon to fight Hezbollah. His comments framed Syria as a possible next actor in the campaign against the Iran-backed militant group.

The remarks came in the context of the fighting in Lebanon, where Hezbollah remains Israel’s main adversary across the border. Trump did not provide further details on what form such empowerment might take or when it could happen.

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