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General·5m ago

Mother of fallen tank fighter reveals she is pregnant at his funeral

Thousands attended the Sunday funeral of Sgt. Nave Habsush, a tank fighter killed in combat. His mother, Einav, revealed she is pregnant at age 46 and said the unborn child gives her strength after losing her only son. His father, Haim, read Nave’s last message and described him as a quiet, selfless son.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·7m ago

Bennett and Lapid Hold Joint Campaign Meeting to Stem Eizenkot's Rise

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid held their first joint campaign headquarters meeting on Sunday evening after polls showed Gadi Eisenkot overtaking them in the bloc. Their team instructed activists not to attack Eisenkot, in an effort to present a united front and stop further vote loss.

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General·18m ago

Natali Dadon Announces Engagement After On-Off Reunion

Natali Dadon and Amit Perlis announced their engagement on Sunday after resuming their relationship in March. The couple, who share a nine-year-old son, had split in September after about a decade together before reconciling and making a public appearance last week.

Now 14·+5 outlets · 67% center
Security·21m ago

45-Year-Old Man Seriously Wounded in Lod and Taken to Hospital

A 45-year-old man was seriously injured at 9:40 p.m. on Eli Cohen Street in Lod. He was treated by Magen David Adom and taken conscious to Shamir Assaf Harofeh Medical Center with penetrating injuries.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·21m ago

Syrian President Rejects Trump Claim About Army Entering Lebanon

Ahmad al-Sharaa denied Donald Trump’s claim that the Syrian army may enter Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. He said he is open to talks with Hezbollah and argued that Lebanon should have a different future from Syria’s past.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·21m ago

Orit Strock: Eight Things to Remember About the War in Lebanon

Orit Strock said Iran, not Israel, is the main threat in Lebanon and defended the IDF’s ongoing destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure there. She argued Israel must keep acting despite limits, with responsibility for its security resting only on itself.

Arutz Sheva
Security·29m ago

IDF Chief Warns Withdrawal From the Yellow Line Would Restore Hezbollah Raid Threat

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that withdrawing from the yellow line in southern Lebanon would restore Hezbollah’s raid threat. Israeli leaders say they want to stay on the line, while officials are also weighing limited pullbacks ahead of talks with Lebanon in Washington on Tuesday.

Mako·+4 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Sports·32m ago

Serena Williams earns Wimbledon singles wild card for surprise return

Serena Williams, 44, received a wild card to the Wimbledon women’s singles draw and will also play doubles with Venus Williams. The comeback follows her return to competition earlier this month after four years away, with Williams saying she wants her daughters to see her play.

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World·37m ago

Syrian President Rejects Military Role in Lebanon, Says Diplomacy Is the Only Path

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejected any Syrian military move into Lebanon and said diplomacy, not force, is needed to end the fighting. He said Syria has proposed a regional initiative to the United States and others, centered on a ceasefire, political and economic steps, and Lebanese state institutions. He also said dialogue with Hezbollah remains possible if it serves Syrian and Lebanese interests.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·40m ago

Dr. Dan Diker says Trump's Iran deal is worse than Obama's

Dr. Dan Diker said in a Channel 7 interview that Trump’s emerging Iran framework is worse than the Obama nuclear deal. He argued the U.S. has already given Iran major concessions, while Netanyahu is wisely managing the crisis by avoiding a public clash with Washington.

Arutz Sheva
Security·40m ago

Berlin Police Arrest 31-Year-Old After Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Man and His Children

Berlin police arrested a 31-year-old man after an antisemitic attack on a 48-year-old Jewish father and his two children on Uhlandstrasse on Saturday afternoon. The case was transferred to the LKA, while federal data cited in the report shows 8,627 antisemitic incidents in Germany in 2025, with Berlin the hardest-hit city.

Walla·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·45m ago

Israel Weighs Handing Hezbollah Tunnel Case to Lebanese Army

Israel is considering transferring responsibility for a Hezbollah tunnel complex in Tebnine to the Lebanese Army as a test of its willingness to confront Hezbollah. The issue may be discussed Tuesday, while the IDF says it controls the area above the tunnel but cannot enter because of the cease-fire.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·48m ago

South Lebanon Ridge Becomes a Strategic Battlefield Against Hezbollah

Israeli forces are battling Hezbollah in southern Lebanon around Tel Ali al-Tahir, a 700-meter strategic ridge near Nabatieh. The site is described as a major underground command complex tied to Hezbollah’s Badr Unit and wider Iranian-backed tunnel infrastructure. The outcome remains unclear after an American veto halted further fighting.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·48m ago

Netanyahu, speaking in English, defends Israel’s campaign and warns Iran

Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a JNS conference on Sunday in his first public English speech since the memorandum of understanding. He defended Israel’s actions in Lebanon and against Iran, vowed that Iran will never get nuclear weapons while he is prime minister, and said peace could follow if Hezbollah is disarmed.

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Economy·57m 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·57m 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·58m 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
World·58m ago

Al-Jolani Rejects U.S. Proposal to Put Hezbollah Disarmament on Syria

Al-Jolani rejected a U.S. proposal to have Syria handle Hezbollah’s disarmament, saying any Syrian role would be peaceful and not through war. The comments came as Trump renewed threats against Iran over Hezbollah and U.S.-Iran talks continued in Switzerland.

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Sports·59m 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
Politics·1h ago

Lithuanian Rabbi Urges Daily Half-Hour of Silence Amid Funding and Draft Crisis

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch urged tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox scholars to observe a daily half-hour “fast of speech” until after the Tishrei holidays. He tied the appeal to the fight over conscription, yeshiva funding, and rulings by Gali Baharav-Miara and the Supreme Court, as he flew to the US for emergency fundraising.

Arutz Sheva·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Tech·1h ago

LG Unveils a Paper-Like Digital Poster That Can Run for Up to a Year

LG has launched the E-Paper Display, a 32-inch poster-like digital signage screen that uses e-paper technology and can operate for up to a year on its built-in battery. The product targets businesses and public venues, will debut in South Korea next month, and reach Europe in July.

Walla
Sports·1h 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
Politics·1h ago

Reports Mount That Starmer May Quit as Labour Faces Leadership Crisis

Reports in Britain say Keir Starmer may resign as Labour leader and prime minister, possibly as soon as Monday, under intense pressure to make way for Andy Burnham. Donald Trump mocked Starmer online, while Labour MPs and senior figures weigh a leadership challenge after recent election setbacks.

Ynet·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
General·1h ago

Ramat Gan Yeshiva Students Oral-Tested on 1,296 Pages of Talmud

Students at Sanhedrin Yeshiva in Rehovot completed an intensive oral Talmud study project in the final week of the school year. About 150 students were examined on 1,296 pages, with staff highlighting the personal growth and peer learning it produced.

Srugim
Security·1h ago

Israel Lifts All Restrictions in Northern Border Communities Starting Monday Morning

Israel’s Home Front Command said all restrictions in northern frontline communities will be lifted Monday at 6:00 a.m. After five soldiers were killed over the weekend, the IDF and Lebanese reports described a fragile calm in southern Lebanon. The same day, U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland focused heavily on Lebanon, as Donald Trump warned Iran over Hezbollah.

Ynet·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Security·1h ago

Former Shin Bet chief abruptly evacuated from UAE over security alert

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and his wife were urgently evacuated from the United Arab Emirates after an unusual security warning raised concern for his safety. The incident happened during a security conference hosted by Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and was kept secret until reported by Channel 13.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
World·1h 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
General·1h ago

Rabbi Daniel Zer Warns of Severe Consequences for Harming Torah Scholars

Rabbi Daniel Zer sharply condemned police violence seen at last week’s faction protest and warned of divine punishment for humiliating Torah students. He reinforced his message with a story about a righteous man whose right leg decayed after he once kicked a Torah learner.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·1h 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.

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Security18:02 · 1h ago

IDF and Shin Bet Kill Militants Tied to October 7 Kidnapping

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The story · English

In a joint operation, the IDF and Shin Bet carried out airstrikes in southern Gaza on Friday and killed Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa, the commander of the Khan Younis Battalion's Nukhba forces in Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The military said Abu Mustafa took part in the October 7 assault on Kibbutz Nir Oz and was directly involved in the abduction of teenager Yagil Yaakov, with troops finding footage showing him during the kidnapping.

According to Israel's security services, Abu Mustafa had recently been working to rebuild the group's capabilities in the Strip despite the ceasefire arrangement. The IDF said he promoted terror plots against Israeli forces and tried to train militants inside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, using the medical site as human cover. He was identified as an immediate threat and killed in a precise strike.

In a separate strike in southern Gaza, Israeli forces also killed Muhammad Osama Abd al-Aziz Saba al-Aish, a Nukhba fighter in Hamas. The IDF said he organized training and instruction for Hamas operatives and worked to recruit new members.

The military said Southern Command forces remain deployed in the area in line with the agreements and will continue focused operations to remove any immediate threat.

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