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Economy·5m 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
World·7m 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
Security·8m 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·11m 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·11m 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·15m 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·17m 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
Politics·17m 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·22m 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
Sports·23m ago

Suspicion of Illegal IVs Before Survival Match Rocks Ironi Tiberias

Israeli football authorities are investigating allegations that Ironi Tiberias players received banned IV infusions before a crucial relegation playoff against M.S. Ashdod. The case could lead to major sporting sanctions if confirmed, and both Ashdod and the Football Association have already become involved.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% center
General·26m 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
Economy·28m ago

Wall Street Journal Exposes Secret Influencer Marketing Network Behind Polymarket

A Wall Street Journal investigation says Polymarket paid influencers to fake trading success through cloned simulation systems. The campaign, aimed at U.S. users despite regulatory restrictions, drew more than 140 million views and prompted TikTok and YouTube action.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Culture·31m ago

51-Year-Old Fan Dies After Fall During Goose Concert at Madison Square Garden

A 51-year-old man died after falling from an elevated area during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Police said he was found unconscious around 9:51 p.m., taken to a hospital, and the case remains under investigation. The band continued performing and later expressed condolences.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·31m ago

Three Israelis Killed in Small Plane Crash in Maryland

Three Israeli citizens died on Sunday when a Piper PA-28 light aircraft crashed in Maryland. The plane had departed New Jersey, and U.S. authorities have opened a formal investigation into the cause.

Srugim·+10 outlets · 64% center
Security·36m ago

Netanyahu vows Israel will block Iranian nuclear armament and keep forces in southern Lebanon

At a memorial for his brother Yoni Netanyahu, Benjamin Netanyahu revealed two covert anti-Iran operations and said Israel acted to prevent an immediate nuclear threat. He also vowed that Israel would keep forces in southern Lebanon as long as needed and would never let Iran obtain nuclear weapons while he is prime minister.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·36m ago

Former Mexico City Borough Chief Goes Viral for Her World Cup Look

Sandra Cuevas, a former Mexico City borough chief, has gone viral during the 2026 World Cup for her appearances supporting Mexico. Online attention focused on her bold clothing and figure, and she answered the comparisons with humor. She now works for Mexico Nuevo after serving as Cuauhtémoc borough chief from 2021 to 2024.

Walla
Health·37m ago

Ilana Cohen, trailblazing nursing leader in Israel, dies at 83

Ilana Cohen, a longtime leader of Israel’s nurses’ union, died at 83. She was remembered for major gains in nurses’ pay, hours, staffing and professional status, and for broader reforms in public health care.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·38m ago

Woman Rescued From Arab Village Enrolls Son in Her Former School 25 Years Later

M., who married an Arab man and lived for years in an Arab village, was rescued after secretly contacting childhood friends for help. After a months-long operation led by her former classmates, Yad La’Achim and the IDF helped bring her out, and she now lives safely in an undisclosed Israeli city. Two months ago, she enrolled her son in the same Shuvu school she attended 25 years ago.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·38m ago

FIFA tiebreaker change is reshaping the 2026 World Cup group stage

FIFA’s 2026 World Cup has introduced a new tiebreaker that prioritizes head-to-head results over goal difference. The rule has already influenced the group stage, including the early exits of Turkey and Tunisia, and may be reconsidered later.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Health·39m ago

Veterinary Services Chief Resigns Amid Severe Rabies Outbreak

Dr. Tamir Geshen resigned as head of Israel’s Veterinary Services after eight years in the role, as the country faces a major rabies outbreak and mounting criticism of veterinary service privatization. The ministry says it will appoint a permanent successor soon and maintain continuity.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·43m ago

Five Suspects Face Charges in Telegram Extortion Ring Targeting Dozens

Five young suspects are expected to be indicted for running a Telegram-based extortion ring that targeted dozens of victims. The investigation found they lured people into fake meetings, assaulted them, stole phones, and threatened to expose private details to families.

Maariv·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·50m ago

JNS conference opens in Jerusalem as U.S. envoy warns Iran talks must deliver

The JNS International Policy Conference opened Sunday in Jerusalem with top Israeli and international figures focusing on Iran, regional security and Israel-US relations. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said Trump had warned that failed Iran talks would bring significant consequences and that Iran must never get nuclear weapons.

Srugim
Health·53m ago

Heatwave Ahead: How to Store Medicines and Sunscreen Safely

N12 published a guide warning Israelis to store medicines, creams and sunscreen properly before an expected heatwave. The article says heat, humidity and improper storage can reduce effectiveness or make products unsafe, especially in cars, bathrooms and sunny places.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
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Politics14:10 · 1h ago

Trump Says Starmer Will Quit, Calls Him a Failure

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

A brief Hebrew bulletin quotes Donald Trump saying that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign and that he has “failed badly.” The item presents the remark as a mocking attack on Starmer, but gives no additional context about when or where Trump made the comment.

The report identifies the subject as Starmer and frames the statement as Trump predicting that the UK leader will leave office. It does not say whether Trump offered any evidence, nor does it describe Starmer’s response.

The article was published on June 21, 2026, at 17:10 and carries the byline and source attribution of Kikar HaShabbat. Beyond the quoted line, it contains no other substantive details about the political situation or any next steps.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat