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Economy·5m ago

EU to Impose Flat Fee on Small Online Imports Starting in 2026

The EU will impose a fixed 3 euro customs fee on low-value parcels from outside the bloc starting July 1, 2026. The policy ends the 150 euro duty-free exemption, targets cheap imports from Asia, and may raise consumer costs and reshape supply chains. Britain is now considering similar changes.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·5m ago

Shas Rabbis Blast Communications Reform Over Sabbath and Content Concerns

Secret recordings reveal senior Shas rabbis strongly opposing Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s bill, mainly over Sabbath desecration and unwanted content in a planned free app. While the party’s spiritual leadership objects, Shas’s political leadership is leaning toward supporting the legislation.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·5m ago

Swiss U.S.-Iran Talks Hit New Crisis After Trump Threats and Iranian Demands

U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland were thrown into crisis after Trump issued new threats and Iranian negotiators walked out of the venue. Iranian reports said the talks were paused, not over, while mediators Qatar and Pakistan tried to keep them alive.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·7m ago

Vasilije Micic delivers a dominant first half as Hapoel Tel Aviv takes control

Vasilije Micic starred in the first half of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Game 2 playoff final against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday night. After a poor Game 1 and with his team down 2-0 in the series, he led Hapoel to a 43-36 halftime lead with 13 points, 7 assists and no turnovers.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·11m ago

Thunderstorm Threatens to Delay France-Iraq Match in Philadelphia

A thunderstorm forecast for Philadelphia could force a delay or stoppage of the World Cup match between France and Iraq, scheduled for midnight between Monday and Tuesday. If that happens, it would be the tournament’s first weather-related disruption. Similar concerns were raised before Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia, but that match was played normally.

N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
World·20m ago

Iranian delegation reportedly suspends Swiss talks after Trump threats

Iran’s delegation to U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland reportedly suspended the negotiations after President Donald Trump issued public threats on Fox News. The talks, led by J.D. Vance and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, concerned Lebanon and frozen Iranian assets and were held at Bürgenstock near Lake Lucerne.

Kan News·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·21m ago

Home Front Command lifts restrictions in border-area communities

Israel’s Home Front Command will lift all remaining restrictions in border-area communities on Monday at 6:00 a.m. The move restores full routine nationwide and returns several northern communities to full activity. It is the first time since April that the country is again fully open.

Mako·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·21m ago

Gantz Accuses Rivlin of Lying About Warning Him Over Netanyahu Unity Deal

Benny Gantz accused former President Reuven Rivlin of lying about warning him not to join Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2020 unity government. Gantz defended the move as necessary during the coronavirus crisis and said it protected Israel’s institutions and security interests. He added that the next Israeli government should be broad and Zionist, not narrow or ideologically extreme.

Srugim
Security·24m ago

Mother of fallen soldier says she is pregnant at his burial

At Sgt. First Class Nove Havshush’s burial on Mount Herzl, his mother revealed she is pregnant and said the new life helps her keep going after losing her only son in Lebanon. His father delivered a separate eulogy, recalling the last message from his son and the family’s shock after the death.

Kan News
World·27m ago

Netanyahu Says Israel Worked to Help Iranians Topple Their Regime

At the JNS International Policy Conference, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel worked to create conditions for Iranians to topple their regime. He said no one can know when such a government will fall, and described it as a source of terror for Iran and the world.

Ynet
Politics·29m ago

Lebanese Critics Fear U.S.-Iran Talks Could Strengthen Hezbollah

As U.S.-Iran talks began in Switzerland, Hezbollah opponents in Lebanon warned that Washington may trade away Lebanese interests. Hezbollah leaders again vowed not to disarm, while Lebanese officials insisted the state alone should speak for the country.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Health·32m ago

Disabled Veterans Organization Rejects Claims It Targeted PTSD-Disabled Fighters

Israel’s Disabled Veterans Organization denied that its internal comments were directed at PTSD-disabled veterans, saying they targeted a small group that had harassed the leadership. The Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said it is expanding rehabilitation services amid a surge of about 25,000 new wounded since October 7 and is advancing the Mor-Yosef reform.

Channel 13
Security·35m ago

Israeli forces kill Islamic Jihad commander tied to Yagil Yaakov abduction

The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Zaki Yusuf Mahmoud Abu Mustafa, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander tied to the October 7 abduction of Yagil Yaakov from Nir Oz. The military also said it killed another militant in a separate strike and stressed it will keep operating against immediate threats in Gaza.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 50% center
World·42m 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
Politics·47m ago

Hundreds from Gaza border communities rally in solidarity with northern residents

Hundreds of residents from southern Israel gathered Sunday evening at Sha’ar HaNegev to support northern communities in a nonpartisan rally called “The North Is Not Alone.” Speakers from local councils, kibbutzim and farming groups emphasized mutual responsibility, solidarity and the need to restore security in the north.

Walla
Sports·49m 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
Sports·55m 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·55m 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·56m 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
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World17:14 · 1h ago

Iran Says Swiss Talks Focused on Ending War, Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that talks held in Switzerland today between Washington and Tehran centered on ending the war, easing sanctions, and releasing frozen Iranian funds. Iranian media reported the comments as details emerged about the discussions.

The spokesman said the agenda also included the broader issue of war termination, alongside measures to unlock Iranian money currently held abroad. No further specifics were provided about the location in Switzerland, the participants, or any outcome from the talks.

The report presents the Swiss meeting as part of ongoing contacts between the United States and Iran, with sanctions relief and access to frozen assets among the main issues raised by Tehran.

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