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World·13m ago

Pro-Israel Right-Wing Candidate Wins Colombia’s Presidential Runoff

Abelardo de la Esparría won Colombia’s presidential runoff with 49.65% of the vote, defeating leftist rival Iván Speda by about 245,000 votes. The result drew quick praise from Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Gideon Sa’ar, and Javier Milei, and could reset Colombia’s ties with Israel and the US.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 60% center
Security·14m ago

New report finds most shooting victims in 2025 were Arab Israelis

A new report says violence in Israel, especially gunfire, has increasingly hit Arab citizens, who made up most of the victims in 2025. The Knesset State Control Committee will review the findings and the government’s anti-crime plan for Arab society.

Walla
Culture·14m ago

Daily Daf Yomi Lesson on Chullin 53 Is Released

Kikar HaShabbat is distributing a daily Daf Yomi lesson by Rabbi Benjamin Milski on Chullin 53 for Monday, 7 Tammuz. The class airs at 5:00 a.m. on Kol Chai and is also available online. It is dedicated to the complete recovery of the wounded and sick, including Dvora bat Yael Shindel Feige.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·15m ago

Family Seeks Court Approval to Use Fallen Soldier's Sperm

The parents of Staff Sgt. Itay Azulai, killed in southern Lebanon at 25, are seeking court approval to use his preserved sperm. They say he had asked months earlier to have a child if something happened to him, but Israeli law does not clearly regulate such cases. The family is also honoring him with a children's book based on his life and habits.

Ynet
Economy·19m ago

Bank of Israel kept buying foreign currency in early June as the shekel wobbles

The shekel weakened slightly at the start of the week after last week’s drop against the dollar, as markets tracked progress in U.S.-Iran talks. Israeli banks and economists pointed to continued Bank of Israel FX purchases, low inflation, and expectations for further rate cuts, though views differ on how far the shekel may strengthen.

Calcalist
Sports·19m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Stays Alive in Finals, Eyes Series Tie in Game 4

Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 3 of the Israeli finals to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Yam Madar, Vasa Micić, Keandre Cook, and coach Dimitris Itoudis were central to the win, and Game 4 is Thursday at 8:50 p.m.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·20m ago

World Cup Tiebreak Picture Tightens After Surprising Results

Late results in the 2026 World Cup tightened the race in Groups G and H after the second round. Egypt and Spain are close to advancing, Belgium and Uruguay are under pressure, and no team in either group has clinched or been eliminated yet.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·24m ago

Israel Weighs Handing Hezbollah Tunnel Compound to Lebanese Army

Israel is considering letting the Lebanese Army seize a Hezbollah tunnel compound in Tebnit, southern Lebanon, as a test of its anti-Hezbollah resolve. The site is believed to hold 30 to 40 Hezbollah fighters, and Israel has not entered the tunnels because of the ceasefire.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 50% center
Sports·28m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv sets deadline for Dor Peretz as preseason begins

Maccabi Tel Aviv begins preseason training Monday while trying to secure captain Dor Peretz on a new contract. The club wants his answer by tomorrow and is also planning reinforcements at center back, striker and possibly left back.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
General·31m ago

Ben Gurion parking crunch could force 100,000 flight cancellations this summer

Ben Gurion Airport is short of passenger aircraft parking stands because American refueling planes are occupying them. Israel Airports Authority CEO Sharon Kadmi warned that without a rapid evacuation, airlines may have to cancel about 100,000 tickets, with summer travel at risk.

N12·+3 outlets · 75% center
Sports·36m ago

Mohamed Salah Makes History as Egypt Wins at the World Cup

Mohamed Salah led Egypt to a historic World Cup win with a goal and assist. He is now one goal shy of Egypt’s all-time scoring record and became the nation’s top scorer in World Cup play.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·40m ago

U.S. and Iran Reach 60-Day Framework After High-Pressure Talks

The United States and Iran agreed on a 60-day framework after 18 hours of talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The deal covers a direct line to manage Strait of Hormuz incidents, oil sanctions relief, and a Lebanon de-escalation mechanism. Technical teams will remain in Switzerland this week to continue negotiations.

Now 14·+5 outlets · 60% center
Weather·41m ago

Forecast: Slight Cooling, Extreme Heat Stress in the Dead Sea Area

Israel is expected to see a slight temperature drop on Monday, with very high to extreme UV levels and extreme heat stress in the Dead Sea area. Heat stress will also be heavy in the southern Golan, the Kinneret Valley, the Jordan Valley and the Arava, while temperatures are forecast to shift only slightly through Thursday.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·55m ago

Salah Inspires Egypt to First-Ever World Cup Win

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver on June 22, 2026, for its first World Cup win ever. Mohamed Salah scored and assisted, and Egypt moved to the top of Group Z with four points. Egypt will clinch a knockout-stage place if it beats Iran on Saturday, June 27.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
World·1h ago

Metula Tries to Revive Tourism With War-Linked Tours and Summer Event

Metula is launching new paid-free tourism initiatives and a summer street event to revive its battered economy after months of fighting on the Lebanese border. Local leader David Azoulay will guide “Between War and Hope” tours, which combine war history, the restored town center, and the border area.

Ynet
Economy·1h ago

AI Is More Tortoise Than Hare, Says Ken Fisher

Ken Fisher says the AI boom is real but overhyped, and argues it will change work gradually rather than cause mass job destruction. He points to layoffs, data center growth in Israel, and infrastructure limits, while saying AI’s main impact will be to augment jobs, not eliminate them.

Calcalist
Economy·1h ago

Car Imports Surge 63%, but Eilat Port Still Misses Out

Israel’s vehicle imports jumped sharply in May 2026, led by Haifa and Ashdod. Eilat Port remained mostly sidelined because of Houthi threats, relying on a temporary, indirect car-unloading route via Aqaba. The Transportation Ministry says it is still working to support the port.

Calcalist
General·1h ago

Icelandair Names 'World's Worst Photographer' for a 10-Day Iceland Trip

Icelandair ran a global contest to find “the world’s worst photographer” and chose Blanche Montemard of France. She won $50,000 and a 10-day all-expenses-paid summer trip through Iceland, which will be documented in a social media series starting June 25, 2026.

Ynet
Culture·1h ago

‘Kupa Rashit, The Movie’ Shows How Israeli TV Hits Became Box Office Gold

"Kupa Rashit, The Movie" drew 250,000 viewers in four days and may challenge recent Israeli box office records. The article uses its success to argue that Israeli cinema is being pushed toward commercial television-to-film adaptations under Miki Zohar's policies. It says the film is both a broad crowd-pleaser and a sign of the industry’s changing priorities.

Calcalist·+4 outlets · 100% center
Weather·1h ago

Slight Cooldown Today, Then Temperatures Rise Midweek

Monday will be partly cloudy to clear with a slight temperature drop, especially inland and in the mountains. No major change is expected on Tuesday, and temperatures are set to rise on Wednesday. Forecast highs range from 17-27 in Jerusalem to 25-37 in Eilat.

Walla·+3 outlets · 50% center
Economy·1h ago

Knesset Push to Grant Beer Sheva Tax Break Draws Cost and Fairness Criticism

Knesset lawmakers are advancing a Beer Sheva tax break that would cost about 600 million shekels a year, though the committee review was delayed. The article says the plan is part of a broader pattern of city-specific tax incentives that experts and the Finance Ministry say are costly, unfair, and ineffective.

Calcalist·+2 outlets · 100% center
Economy·1h ago

Azorim and Egged Real Estate to Build 117-Unit Mixed-Use Project in Beit Shemesh

Azorim Real Estate and Egged Real Estate signed a deal to build a mixed residential and commercial project in eastern Beit Shemesh for about 300 million shekels, excluding land. The development, on an Egged-owned transport site, will include 117 apartments, retail space, public areas and an underground electric-bus depot.

Calcalist
Economy·1h ago

Amdocs Shares Sink to Six-Year Low as AI and Slow Growth Weigh on Investors

Amdocs shares fell sharply last week, extending a decline that has pushed the stock near a six-year low and cut its market value to $5.5 billion. Investors are worried about slower growth, AI disruption and recent leadership changes, even though the company is still profitable, buying back stock and paying dividends.

Globes·+1 outlet
Economy·1h ago

Israeli Banks Race to Meet 3 Billion Shekel Relief Commitment

Israel’s biggest banks have already distributed about 1.9 billion shekel under a voluntary three-year relief plan tied to their high profits. Bank Leumi is accelerating bonuses, while other banks are offering mortgage, overdraft, deposit and fee concessions, though some campaigns are also seen as marketing.

Globes
Economy·1h ago

Rami Levy enters the car business with low-cost Chinese models

Rami Levy Stock has started selling new cars, beginning with Chinese models from Dahleum Motors at its Pardes Hanna branch. The first offer is the BAIC EU5 electric sedan for 99,999 shekels, and the company says more than 200 deposits were taken on the first day.

Globes
Economy·1h ago

State Companies Authority Pushes Three Mergers to Cut Duplication and Costs

Israel’s State Companies Authority is promoting mergers across real estate, defense and transportation to cut duplication and save public money. The plan would combine Yarum with Dira Lehaschir, Elta with Israel Aerospace Industries, and possibly Hotsa Israel with Netivei Ayalon. Officials say the changes could streamline operations, eliminate some political appointments and save tens of millions of shekels a year.

Globes
Economy·1h ago

Israeli tech layoffs deepen as AI and a weak dollar squeeze companies

Israel’s tech sector is facing a deepening layoff wave, with nearly 6,000 jobs cut in May and about 8,500 since January. Executives and officials say weak dollar exchange rates, AI adoption and post-pandemic restructuring are driving the cuts, but many workers are finding new jobs quickly.

Globes
Politics·1h ago

U.S. and Iran End 18-Hour Swiss Talks With Road Map for Final Deal

The United States and Iran ended 18 hours of talks in Switzerland with a road map for a final agreement within 60 days. The sides also agreed on a safety mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz and continued technical negotiations, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating.

Arutz Sheva·+5 outlets · 67% center
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World02:12 · 2h ago

Araghchi Says First Real Test Is Lebanon De-escalation Mechanism

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after talks with the United States in Switzerland that the first real test would be the establishment of a friction-prevention cell in Lebanon, which was announced by the mediators, Pakistan and Qatar.

Araghchi said the Pakistani and Qatari mediation was "relentless" and had produced significant progress toward ending the war in Lebanon. He presented the mechanism in Lebanon as the key next step after the diplomatic discussions.

He also said the understandings reached included an exemption for Iran's oil and petrochemical exports, the lifting of the blockade, the release of some frozen assets, and the launch of a major development plan for rebuilding Iran.

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