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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
Security·2m 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
Security·4m ago

IDF and Shin Bet Kill Militants Tied to October 7 Kidnapping

The IDF and Shin Bet killed Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa in southern Gaza, saying he helped kidnap Yagil Yaakov during the October 7 attack on Nir Oz. In a separate strike, they also killed Hamas Nukhba fighter Muhammad Osama Abd al-Aziz Saba al-Aish. The army said it will keep acting against immediate threats.

Srugim
Culture·6m 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·11m 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·16m 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·19m 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·19m 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·25m 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·42m 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·45m 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·46m 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·47m 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·48m 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
Security·51m 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·53m 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·56m 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·57m 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
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Bennett Says Soldiers in Lebanon Feel Politically Constrained

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

Naftali Bennett said he has been receiving many messages from soldiers and officers in Lebanon who, לדבריו, report that the political leadership is tying their hands and limiting their ability to act. He said the complaints are coming directly from troops on the ground.

Bennett addressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, urging them to step aside if they cannot allow Israeli soldiers to defend themselves. In his words, “If you are not capable of letting our soldiers defend themselves, get out of here!”

The remarks were presented as a criticism of the current decision-making echelon over how the army operates in Lebanon, but no further operational details were given. The statement reflects growing friction, at least in Bennett’s account, between field forces and the political leadership over the rules under which the soldiers are fighting.

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