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World·8m ago

Graham Says Trump Would Seize the Strait of Hormuz by Force if Iran Deal Fails

Senator Lindsey Graham said he spent 4.5 hours with President Donald Trump on Friday. Graham said Trump would use force to take control of the Strait of Hormuz if the Iran deal fails, and that Saudi Arabia may join the Abraham Accords within six months.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·10m ago

Home Front Command Eases Protective Restrictions in Northern Border Area

Israel’s Home Front Command said it will ease defense restrictions from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026. Several northern communities will shift from partial to full activity, while the public is told to keep following official instructions.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·15m ago

Spain routs Saudi Arabia 4-0 to secure first World Cup win

Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday for its first World Cup win after a scoreless opener against Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal were central to the early burst, and Spain is now practically assured of advancing.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·17m ago

IDF and Shin Bet Say They Killed Terrorist Involved in Yagil Yaakov Abduction

The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa in southern Gaza. They said he helped abduct Yagil Yaakov from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and worked to restore militant capabilities and conduct training inside Nasser Hospital. In a separate strike, they also killed another Hamas Nukhba operative.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 50% center
Sports·21m ago

Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 and reignite World Cup title talk

Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 at the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, with Lamine Yamal scoring his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice in the opening 25 minutes. Spanish media hailed the performance as a sign Spain are title contenders after a disappointing opener against Cape Verde.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·21m ago

IDF expected to scale back forces in southern Lebanon as pilot zones are discussed

The IDF is expected to reduce its ground forces in southern Lebanon while keeping positions along the anti-tank line. The move comes as Israel and Lebanon prepare to discuss pilot zones and amid a ceasefire that is still holding. Israeli troops remain outside a fortified Hezbollah underground site near Nabatieh, with operations on hold while Washington and Tehran hold talks in Switzerland.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·22m 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·26m 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·31m 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·32m 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·36m 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·39m 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·39m 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·45m 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
Security·46m ago

Israel's Road Death Toll Reaches 201 as Data Shows a War-Driven Dip and Wider Rise

Israel’s road death toll reached 201 after a motorcyclist was killed near Tel Aviv’s Hashalom Interchange. Although the total is 5% below last year’s pace, officials say the drop is distorted by a March wartime anomaly and the broader trend is upward, with warnings that fatalities could top 400 in 2026.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Politics·48m 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·53m 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·54m 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
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World16:35 · 1h ago

Iranian Delegation Walks Out of Nuclear Talks After Trump Threats

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The first day of the Iran-U.S. talks ended earlier than expected after the Iranian delegation reportedly left the negotiations in protest over President Donald Trump’s threats. According to Arab reports and a source close to the negotiating team, the Tehran delegation walked out and effectively suspended the talks over Trump’s warnings.

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