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Security·2m ago

IDF and Shin Bet Kill Islamic Jihad Militant Linked to Yagil Yaakov Abduction

The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Zaki Yusef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa in southern Gaza. He was a Palestinian Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander linked to the October 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz and the abduction of Yagil Yaakov. A separate strike killed a Hamas Nukhba operative accused of recruiting and training militants.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·3m ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief and Wife Evacuated From UAE Security Conference After Alert

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and his wife were secretly evacuated from the UAE after an unusual security alert during a high-level conference. The event was hosted by UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and attended by senior security and intelligence officials from several countries.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Culture·7m ago

Omri Peled Says Even the Religious Must Choose Faith Anew

Omri Peled says his move from aspiring lawyer to online creator led him into a deeper search for meaning and eventually toward Judaism. In an interview, he describes how daily writing, a chance encounter with a song about the spies, and keeping Shabbat reshaped his life and beliefs. He also argues that religious people, not only secular ones, must choose faith personally.

Srugim
World·12m ago

Iranian Official Says Nuclear Talks Were Paused, Not Ended, After US Pressure

An Iranian official told Reuters that the Switzerland talks were only paused, not over, after Iran’s delegation left amid Trump’s threats. Tehran had demanded an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and an end to fighting on all fronts, while Trump warned of more U.S. strikes if Iran does not curb Hezbollah.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·13m ago

Spanish Court Orders Trial of Pedro Sánchez’s Wife in Corruption Probe

A Spanish court ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to go on trial for corruption after a two-year investigation. She must surrender her passport, remain in Spain, and appear in court twice a month, while she and Sánchez deny wrongdoing and call the case political persecution.

Arutz Sheva·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Sports·17m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv can clinch its 58th championship against Hapoel Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv is one win from its 58th Israeli title after taking a 2-0 lead over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the championship series. Game 3 is being played Sunday night at Menora Mivtachim Arena, with Hapoel trying to stay alive despite roster changes and Dan Oturu ruled out.

Walla·+4 outlets · 60% center
Sports·20m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Owner Ofer Yanai Returns to a Game After Months Away

Ofer Yanai, owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, attended his team’s third final against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday night after months away. Maccabi entered the game up 2-0 and could win the championship, while Yanai remains in a dispute tied to his earlier removal from a match against Hapoel Jerusalem.

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

Jerusalem committee finalizes sister placements in major Haredi seminaries

Jerusalem authorities and rabbinic leaders approved sister placements in the city’s major Haredi seminaries today. The decision, led by Deputy and Acting Mayor Rabbi Tzvika Cohen, was reached after hours of deliberations and is intended to give hundreds of families earlier certainty before the school year begins.

Behadrei Haredim
Security·26m ago

IDF Destroys Hezbollah Underground Complex in Southern Lebanon

Israeli forces uncovered and destroyed a large Hezbollah tunnel complex in Majdal Zun, southern Lebanon. The site, hidden under homes, contained weapons, ammunition, and dozens of explosive drones aimed at Israel.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·29m ago

High Court Orders Knesset to Explain Rabillo Appointment as State Comptroller

The High Court ordered the Knesset to justify Michael Rabillo’s election as state comptroller after petitions alleged the vote’s secrecy was broken. The court rejected the Knesset’s refusal to hold a repeat vote, set fast deadlines, and warned that Matanyahu Englman could leave office before a successor is chosen.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
General·34m ago

20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Injured in Jerusalem Crash

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was struck by a car near Lifta Forest in Jerusalem on Tuesday evening. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in moderate condition.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Health·34m ago

Former Nurses Union Chair Ilana Cohen Dies

Ilana Cohen, a former chair of Israel’s Nurses and Nursing Assistants Union, has died. Senior health officials praised her as a pioneering labor leader and a central figure in the country’s health system.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Economy·43m ago

Bank of Israel unveils a new flat-fee checking account plan, but savings may be limited

Bank of Israel has approved a sweeping new checking account fee structure that caps households and small businesses at 10 shekels a month for 100 transactions, with the new rules starting in July 2027. The reform also limits debit card fees to 7 shekels in October and removes or reduces several outdated charges, though the savings for many customers may be modest.

Calcalist·+5 outlets · 100% center
Security·43m ago

Family mourns tank soldier Naveh Habsush after Lebanon battle death

Hundreds attended the burial of Sgt. Naveh Habsush at Mount Herzl after he was killed in the tank disaster in southern Lebanon. His father, grandfather, and mother delivered emotional eulogies, including details of his last message and his mother’s surprise pregnancy at age 46.

Now 14·+8 outlets · 56% right-leaning
Security·44m ago

Israel Weighs Limited Pullbacks in South Lebanon Ahead of Talks

Israel is considering limited withdrawals from parts of southern Lebanon ahead of expected talks with Lebanon on Tuesday. No U.S. request for an IDF pullback has been made, but officials are debating whether to leave areas including Beaufort Castle.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Health·46m ago

Young female eagle found dead in the Golan Heights, cause under investigation

A female eagle was found dead on a cliff in the Gamla Nature Reserve in the Golan Heights after her transmitter signaled distress. The bird was recovered by Nature and Parks Authority staff and the Golan Rescue Unit, and is now being examined to determine whether poisoning or another cause was responsible.

Ynet
Security·47m ago

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Sgt. Noa Havshush at Mount Herzl

Hundreds attended the funeral of Sgt. Noa Havshush, 20, at Mount Herzl after he was killed in combat in southern Lebanon with his tank crew. His parents and sister delivered emotional eulogies, and Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz called on others to continue his path of service.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Health·47m ago

AI System Helps Doctors Identify 18 Rare Childhood Diseases

Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard used OpenAI’s o3 model to help diagnose 18 children with rare diseases. The study, published in NEJM AI, is part of a broader AI rollout that has produced more than 40 rare-disease diagnoses since early 2025.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·48m ago

Court Security Requires Signed Pledge Before High Court Hearing Entry

On Sunday, Israeli court security впервые required certain visitors to sign a pledge before entering a High Court hearing in Jerusalem. The order targeted people who had previously disrupted proceedings, prompting a protest from the Movement for Governance and Democracy.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·49m ago

Amitt Segal says court hearing pushed him toward Yariv Levin’s approach

Amit Segal said a High Court hearing on the judges-selection law moved him away from Ayelet Shaked’s gradualist approach and closer to Yariv Levin’s. He criticized the court’s talk of judicial neutrality, defended the law’s parliamentary legitimacy, and warned of a severe backlash if it is struck down.

Behadrei Haredim
World·54m ago

Iranian Delegation Reportedly Walks Out of Swiss Talks After Trump Threats

Direct U.S.-Iran talks opened in Switzerland with Qatari and Pakistani mediation, but Iranian media said the delegation left after Donald Trump issued threats. The sides disagreed over Lebanon and the next stage of negotiations, while Trump said no final deal had been reached and all options remained open.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·57m ago

Bnei Brak Residents Force Closure of Two Mishnat Yosef Distribution Sites

Mishnat Yosef closed two distribution points in Bnei Brak within a week after residents protested noise, traffic and parking problems. The protest also included signs warning of “serious modesty obstacles,” and the network said the main difficulty is operating in public spaces.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·58m ago

Report: Antetokounmpo Trade Could Be Finalized Within 48 Hours

U.S. reports say Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded within 48 hours, before the 2026 NBA Draft. Miami is the leading destination, with Boston interested and the Lakers and Detroit possibly joining a larger deal.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
Politics·1h ago

High Court Freezes State Comptroller Vote and Sets Deadline for the Knesset

The High Court of Justice ordered the Knesset and other respondents to explain why Michael Rabivilio’s election as state comptroller should not be canceled. It set a fast timeline for filings, capped briefs at 10 pages, and ordered the case heard by a five-judge panel on June 28, 2026.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 75% right-leaning
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Sports14:26 · 3h ago

Hapoel Petah Tikva offers two-year deal to Ilay Almqayes

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Hapoel Petah Tikva has made a two-year offer to midfielder Ilay Almqayes, according to a first report published on June 21, 2026. The 26-year-old finished his contract with Maccabi Bnei Reineh after the club was relegated, and is now being pursued by the Petah Tikva side.

This season, Almqayes scored once in 32 appearances. He began the campaign with Ironi Tiberias before moving on. Across his time in the Israeli Premier League with Tiberias, Reineh and Bnei Sakhnin, he has two goals and one assist in 50 matches.

Almqayes developed in Hoffenheim's academy in Germany and was previously loaned to ADO Den Haag in the Netherlands. In Israel, he also played for Bnei Sakhnin. He has five caps for the senior Israel national team, including a goal against Slovakia in the UEFA Nations League.

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