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Security·14m ago

Israel Weighs Letting Lebanese Army Take Over Hezbollah Underground Stronghold

Israeli forces are holding positions above a major Hezbollah underground stronghold south of Nabatieh but have not entered the tunnels because of the ceasefire. Israel is considering handing the site to the Lebanese Army, which officials see as a test of whether Beirut will confront Hezbollah openly.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% center
Sports·16m ago

Paraguay Fan Marisol Olmedo Becomes a Viral World Cup Figure

Marisol Olmedo, a Paraguay fan known as “La Madrina,” has become a viral figure at the 2026 World Cup. She drew attention in the stands, on social media, and after an Instagram wardrobe mishap, while also facing past controversy in Paraguay.

Walla
Sports·18m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Maccabi to force a fourth championship game

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 74-80 on Sunday night to force a fourth game in the Israeli Basketball Premier League finals. After the game, owner Ofer Yannay cut short coach Dimitris Itoudis’s interview, while players said the team believes it can still win the title.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·19m ago

Hapoel forces a Game 4 after Maccabi’s first playoff loss

Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of the Winner League playoff finals. The series now moves to Game 4 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and if needed, a Game 5 will follow on Thursday.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% center
World·28m ago

Syrian President Rejects Trump's Suggestion That Damascus Handle Hezbollah

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejected Donald Trump’s suggestion that Syria should take over the Hezbollah file in Lebanon. He said Damascus will help only peacefully and not by war, while Trump had praised Syria’s role and urged Israel to let Syria handle the group.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% center
World·28m ago

U.S. Diplomat Says First Day of Switzerland Talks Left All Sides Satisfied

An American diplomat said the first day of talks in Switzerland with Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar went well and may continue into the night. The discussions covered Lebanon’s ceasefire enforcement, the Strait of Hormuz, and the nuclear file. Senior talks are expected to end Monday, followed by technical talks likely remaining in Switzerland.

Mako·+3 outlets · 75% center
Politics·31m ago

Smotrich Seeks to Move Torah Study Basic Law Away from Religious Zionism Committee

Israel’s coalition is expected to move the Basic Law: Torah Study from the Constitution Committee to the Knesset Committee at Bezalel Smotrich’s request. The bill passed a preliminary reading 56-43, but it exposed coalition dissent and remains controversial within the national religious camp.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·33m ago

John DiBartolomeo Agrees to Two More Years with Maccabi Tel Aviv

John DiBartolomeo has agreed to a new two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv and will remain captain next season. The 34-year-old guard is set to begin his 10th season with the club, after joining Maccabi Tel Aviv from Maccabi Haifa in 2017.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·35m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Extends O'Shae Brissett Through 2028

Maccabi Tel Aviv has signed forward O'Shae Brissett to a two-year extension through summer 2028. The move was finalized after his improved first season and during the club's playoff final loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·36m ago

MatchUp podcast goes live after Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv final thriller

MatchUp aired a live episode after Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 3 of the playoff final and forced a fourth game. Hosted by Pini Gershon and Aharleh Weisberg with guest Avi Kovalsky, the show streamed on ynet and Be.po platforms before becoming available on podcast apps.

Ynet
Sports·39m ago

Yanai Steps In as Collabella Rages Over Officiating After Maccabi’s Game 1 Loss

Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 80-74 to Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday, blowing a chance to clinch the championship. After the game, Hapoel manager Claudio Collabella berated referee Omer Estron, and owner Ofer Yanai joined the confrontation. The report pointed to foul counts of 23 for Hapoel and 18 for Maccabi.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·42m ago

Iconic Air Force One Jet Will Keep Flying Beside New Qatari-Backed 747

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the veteran VC-25A Air Force One will keep flying, despite White House farewell posts. It will serve alongside a newly converted Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar until Boeing’s delayed next-generation presidential jets arrive in 2028.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·42m ago

Maccabi lead cut after Hapoel Tel Aviv forces a Game 4 in the finals

Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 at Yad Eliyahu to force a Game 4 on Tuesday. Vasilije Micic led Hapoel with 29 points and 10 assists, while coach Dimitris Itoudis praised the defense and Micic’s ability to perform under pressure.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·47m ago

Bnei Brak Outcry Follows Closure of Two Mishnat Yosef Pickup Sites

Mishnat Yosef closed two Bnei Brak distribution points in one week, including a site at Sokolov and Alharizi. An audio recording says Rabbi David Schreiber helped pressure the company over modesty concerns, prompting a heated backlash among customers and activists.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·50m ago

Strong Explosion Reported in Doha, Qatar

Reuters and Iran’s Saberin news agency reported a strong explosion heard in Doha, the capital of Qatar. No cause, casualties, or damage details were given in the initial reports.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·53m ago

Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing in Lod

A man about 45 was seriously wounded in a stabbing on Eli Cohen Street in Lod. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Medical Center in Be'er Ya'akov.

Ynet
General·56m 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·58m 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·1h ago

Free Wi-Fi Can Expose Users to Bank Account Theft, Security Experts Warn

Security experts warn that free public Wi-Fi can expose users to fake networks, stolen passwords, and bank fraud. They advise avoiding sensitive activity on public networks, using mobile data when possible, and enabling protections like VPNs and two-factor authentication.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·1h 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·1h 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
Security·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h ago

Home Front Command Lifts Restrictions in Northern Israel After Lebanon Ceasefire

Israel’s Home Front Command said it will lift all restrictions in several border communities and Upper Galilee towns starting Monday at 06:00, after the Lebanon ceasefire and a security assessment. The move restores full educational, public and community activity, while residents are told to keep following official updates.

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Tel Aviv University Tops Israeli Institutions in QS World Ranking

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Tel Aviv University has been ranked first among Israeli universities in the QS World University Rankings for 2027, one of the most influential rankings in global higher education. The survey examined more than 1,500 universities worldwide and draws on about 17.5 million academic papers and 240,000 interviews with academics and employers.

QS, compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds, assesses institutions annually using measures such as teaching, research, citations, academic reputation, employer reputation, and international outlook. This year’s global top three were MIT, Stanford, and the University of Oxford.

Tel Aviv University placed 208th worldwide, ahead of all other Israeli institutions. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ranked 218th, the Technion 334th, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 533rd, Bar-Ilan University in the 711 to 720 range, and the University of Haifa in the 801 to 850 range.

The university’s strongest showing was in citations per faculty, where it ranked 29th in the world. That metric carries 20% of the overall score and is used to gauge the quality and international impact of research. The ranking underscores Tel Aviv University’s research influence relative to other Israeli universities.

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