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World·5m ago

Trump lashes out at New York Times over Iran war coverage

Donald Trump angrily attacked a New York Times headline questioning the results of nearly four months of war with Iran. He said Iran’s military and economy were devastated, while U.S. markets, jobs, oil flow, and the Strait of Hormuz remained secure. The reaction came as U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland ended after 18 hours.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·7m ago

Ben Gvir calls for free Israeli military action across Lebanon

Itamar Ben Gvir said Israel should have unrestricted freedom to act throughout Lebanon, including Beirut and the Dahiyeh. He also said Israel should reject a ceasefire there and urged Netanyahu to handle Donald Trump respectfully while opposing such a deal.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·7m ago

Local Authority Head Detained in Corruption Probe

Israel Police detained a local authority head on suspicion of public corruption after a covert investigation became public Wednesday morning. Searches are underway at homes and municipal sites, and other senior officials have been called in for questioning.

Ynet
World·14m ago

Mediators Announce New Deconfliction Mechanism for Lebanon After US-Iran Talks in Switzerland

US and Iranian negotiators ended their first high-level round in Switzerland after 18 hours and agreed, through Qatari and Pakistani mediation, on a new Lebanon deconfliction mechanism and a separate Hormuz communication channel. Iran called the talks a significant breakthrough, while the process followed an earlier confrontation triggered by Donald Trump's threats.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·17m ago

Iran Intensifies Repression with Executions of Alleged Dissidents

Iran is executing alleged dissidents and using espionage and other charges to suppress unrest, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The article says Nasser Bakhrazadeh and Mahrab Abdollahzadeh were executed after coerced confessions and unfair trials, while officials vowed harsher action against suspected collaborators.

Now 14
Sports·17m ago

Brazilian Model Says She Plans Intimate Messi Tattoos if Argentina Wins the World Cup

Brazilian model Suzy Cortez says she will dedicate new tattoos in intimate areas to Lionel Messi if Argentina wins the World Cup again. She also says she will support Argentina in the 2026 tournament in the United States and has long celebrated Messi’s career. Her remarks revive longstanding claims about Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and past clashes around her public admiration for him.

Walla
Security·21m ago

Two Militants Killed After Firebomb Attack on Karmi Tzur

Israeli forces killed two militants and neutralized a third overnight after they threw Molotov cocktails at Karmi Tzur in the Etzion area. Firefighters worked to contain a blaze started by burning tires, while the IDF searched for additional suspects.

Srugim·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·24m ago

New York Mayor Calls AIPAC “Monsters” in Antisemitic Speech

New York’s mayor made an antisemitic-sounding speech over the weekend, calling AIPAC members “monsters.” He accused them of trying to divide the American people, according to an i24NEWS report.

Arutz Sheva·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·24m ago

Gamliel Says Voluntary Gaza Emigration Plan Is Still Viable

Gila Gamliel says Israel's voluntary emigration plan for Gaza is still being advanced through a new directorate and feasibility work. She argued in an interview with Channel 7 that the idea is realistic, despite major obstacles, and said Caroline Glick has been appointed as Netanyahu's representative in the effort.

Arutz Sheva
Economy·27m ago

Tel Aviv Investors Watch Global Markets and U.S.-Iran Talks as Trading Week Opens

Tel Aviv investors are opening the week by tracking global markets and U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland, where mediators said progress was made toward a final deal. Israeli markets remain weak in June, with all major local sector indexes down. Separately, Azorim and Egged Real Estate signed a deal to build a mixed-use project in Beit Shemesh worth about 300 million shekels.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
Politics·30m ago

Pro-Israel Right-Winger Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombia’s Presidency

Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Israel right-wing lawyer, won Colombia’s presidency in a very close race against Iván Cepeda. He pledged to move Colombia’s embassy to Jerusalem, while Israel and the Trump administration welcomed his victory. Petro accused Israel of election interference, and de la Espriella said he would restore security and revive Colombia’s ties with the United States.

N12·+6 outlets · 71% center
Tech·30m ago

Swarovski unveils AI binoculars that identify wildlife without internet

Swarovski Optik has introduced the AX Visio, an AI-powered binocular that can identify more than 9,000 bird species and other animals without internet access. The device also shoots photos and Full HD video, shares GPS-tagged sightings, and launched at about 4,600 euros.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·34m ago

Friends Remember Sgt. Naveh Havashush as a Selfless, Unifying Presence

Benjamin Peskin and Ariel Talitian, close friends of Sgt. Naveh Havashush, remembered him as a warm, unifying soldier killed in the tank disaster in southern Lebanon. They said he was devoted to his unit, always helping others, and believed military service was a privilege.

Arutz Sheva·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
General·35m ago

Iowa NBC Anchor Breaks Down On Air While Announcing His Departure

Iowa NBC anchor Dustin Nolan announced on Friday morning that he is leaving his job and broke down in tears on air. He thanked viewers, criticized superficial local news, and said he is leaving the industry without giving a specific reason.

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Sports·39m ago

Cape Verde and Helio Varela win global praise after stunning Uruguay draw

Helio Varela, a Maccabi Tel Aviv winger, scored a late equalizer for Cape Verde in a 2-2 draw with Uruguay. The result drew praise across Europe, put Cape Verde close to the round of 32, and intensified criticism of Uruguay and coach Marcelo Bielsa.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
Security·44m 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·44m 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·45m 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·49m 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·49m 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·50m 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·54m 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·58m 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·1h 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·1h 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
Weather·1h 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·1h 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
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Politics02:52 · 1h ago

Israeli Foreign Minister Congratulates Likely Colombian President-Elect and Invites Him to Israel

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar congratulated Abelardo De la Espriella, who is emerging as the winner of Colombia’s presidential election, even though the final results have not yet been announced. Saar wrote that “the tiger won, Colombia won,” referring to De la Espriella’s nickname, “the tiger.”

Saar said he looked forward to working with the president-elect to revive relations between Israel and Colombia and take them to an all-time high. He also said he had invited De la Espriella to visit Israel.

“[I] hope to welcome him in Jerusalem very soon,” Saar added, making clear that he expects the new Colombian leader to come to Israel shortly after the election result is finalized.

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