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Sports·4m 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
General·7m 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
Politics·16m 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·21m 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·22m 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·30m 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 The reform also limits debit card fees to 7 shekels in October and removes or reduces several outdated charges, though the savings for many customers may be modest.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·30m 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·31m 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·33m 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·34m 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·34m 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
Security·39m ago

Ronen Bar hurriedly evacuated from UAE after unusual security warning

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and his wife were urgently evacuated from the United Arab Emirates after a rare security alert. Bar had been attending a security conference in Abu Dhabi hosted by Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed, and the couple was flown back to Israel.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·41m 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·44m 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·45m 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·53m 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
Security·54m ago

IDF Says It Uncovered a Large Hezbollah Tunnel Complex in Southern Lebanon

The IDF says it uncovered a large Hezbollah tunnel complex in Majdal Zun, southern Lebanon, about 10 kilometers inside the border. It reported killing more than 20 operatives, destroying over 50 terror sites, and finding a tunnel over 200 meters long with launch shafts and weapons storage. The army released video from the stone-cut tunnel and said the site contained hundreds of weapons, anti-tank missiles, explosives, and drones.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·1h ago

Baba Sali’s Cap Placed on Bar Mitzvah Boy in Festive Family Celebration

A festive bar mitzvah for the great-grandson of Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen featured a rare moment when Rabbi Moshe Eliyahu Buso placed the Baba Sali’s yarmulke on the boy’s head. Chief Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Zamir Cohen spoke, and the boy later danced with his great-grandfather and the guests.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·1h ago

High Court moves toward ordering a repeat vote on Israel’s state comptroller

Israel’s Supreme Court issued an order nisi in petitions over the state comptroller election, moving closer to annulling the vote. The court set a June 28 hearing, expanded the panel to five judges, and said the Knesset’s refusal to hold a repeat vote prompted the order.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·1h ago

Alba Berlin Stages Stunning Comeback to Win German Title

Alba Berlin won its 12th German championship, beating Bayern Munich 84-81 in the decisive final game in Munich. Trailing by 20 at halftime, Alba stormed back with a dominant second half and a 31-15 fourth quarter.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Tech·1h ago

Automakers Start Moving Away from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Major automakers are starting to move away from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay toward AI-powered in-car systems. The shift is driven by data control and electric-vehicle needs, but it is also fueling fears of broader subscription fees.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
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Politics16:07 · 1h ago

Ministers Approve Fast-Track Electricity Connections for Druze Housing

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

The ministerial committee on legislation has approved a bill aimed at speeding up electricity connections for residential buildings in Druze villages, even where formal planning procedures have not yet been completed.

The proposal was advanced by Energy Minister Eli Cohen and Likud MK Afif Abed. Under the bill, the energy minister would be able to approve a grid connection after receiving an opinion from the district planner and a commitment from the local authority to advance a plan to regularize the area within two years.

The measure is intended to address the housing shortage in Druze communities. It would create a quicker path to electricity for homes that are now waiting for planning processes to be finalized.

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