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Politics·5m 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.

Srugim
General·15m 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·18m 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·18m 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·19m 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·27m 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·29m 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.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 100% center
World·35m 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·38m 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·38m 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·43m 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·45m 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·45m 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.

Now 14
Economy·55m 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·55m 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·55m 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·56m 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.

Now 14
Sports·57m 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·58m 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
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.

Srugim
Security·1h 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
General·1h ago

Jerusalem resolves Haredi girls’ school placement dispute early

Jerusalem has resolved the annual Haredi “sisters placement” dispute early, assigning girls to major seminaries before the new school year. City officials say the move should prevent the delays, tensions, and disruptions that have marked previous years.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·1h 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.

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Security18:08 · 1h ago

IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas Nukhba commander involved in Oct. 7 kidnapping

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

The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Zaki Yusef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa in southern Gaza over the weekend. Abu Mustafa was a Nukhba commander in Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade and took part in the abduction of Yagil Yaakov from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.

According to the military, Abu Mustafa posed an immediate threat to Israeli forces operating in the area and was killed in a targeted strike.

In a separate strike, Israeli forces also killed Mohammed Osama Abd al-Aziz Saba al-Aish, described as a Nukhba militant who worked to promote training and recruit additional Hamas operatives.

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