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Security·4m ago

IDF Kills Two Hamas Operatives in Gaza Airstrikes

The IDF said it killed two Hamas operatives in strikes in Gaza yesterday, Ahmad Munir Khalil Zaza and Hussein Safdi. The army said both were involved in attacks on Israeli forces, and detailed their roles in weapons production, explosives, and sniper operations.

Ynet·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·10m ago

New doping-style probe rocks Tiberias after Ashdod complaint

Israel’s Football Association is investigating Ashdod’s complaint that Ironi Tiberias used banned IV treatment before a 3-0 playoff win. Tiberias denies wrongdoing, saying players received only saline to prevent dehydration, while officials say penalties could include a four-year ban if the club is found guilty.

N12·+5 outlets · 83% center
Politics·12m ago

Local Council Head Detained in Public Corruption Probe

Israel Police detained a local authority head Monday in a public-corruption investigation led by Lahav 433. Officers searched homes and municipal offices, questioned additional officials, and said the probe is still in its early stages.

Kan News·+8 outlets · 67% center
Politics·15m ago

Likud MK warns that scrapping primaries could doom the party within eight years

Likud MK David Bitan warned on Monday that replacing the party’s primaries with a committee could severely weaken Likud and possibly erase it within eight years. He said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants more control over the list, but argued the change is politically and organizationally wrong.

Srugim·+9 outlets · 60% center
Politics·15m ago

Trump Team Embraces Sauerkraut Diet, and Vance Has Joined In

Senior Trump administration figures, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Howard Lutnick, Sean Duffy and J.D. Vance, have adopted a sauerkraut-heavy diet promoted by Dr. Sean O’Mara. Kennedy says it helped him lose 9 kilograms and improve his health, while Trump is sticking to burgers, pizza and cola.

Ynet
Weather·19m ago

Cooling Today, Then a Slight Warm-Up on Wednesday

Israel will see a slight cooling trend today, mainly inland and in the mountains, followed by steadier temperatures on Tuesday. On Wednesday, temperatures are forecast to rise slightly again.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·19m ago

Thunder Trade Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta, Saving $61 Million

Oklahoma City traded Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for two second-round picks. The move trims the Thunder's projected next-season tax bill from $213 million to $152 million, saving about $61 million.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·22m ago

Likud Figures Warn Netanyahu’s Primary Shake-Up Could Backfire

Likud MK David Bitan and Netivot Mayor Yechiel Zohar publicly opposed Benjamin Netanyahu’s push to cancel Likud primaries. Both argued that the party’s democratic selection system is central to its identity and warned that removing it would weaken the party and its activists.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·25m ago

Iraq Coach Jokes About Using Three Goalkeepers to Stop Mbappé

France can qualify from the group stage tonight against Iraq after opening with a 3-1 win over Senegal. Kylian Mbappé, now France’s all-time top scorer and the World Cup’s leading scorer ahead of Pelé, is expected to play his 100th match for the national team. Iraq coach Graham Arnold joked about using three goalkeepers to stop him, while Mbappé said his focus is helping France win the World Cup.

Ynet
Politics·25m ago

Israeli Citizens Can Demand Leaders Who Trust Them

Prof. Miron H. Izakson argues that Israeli democracy requires mutual trust, meaning both citizens and leaders must trust each other. He says leaders who do not believe in the public’s rights and legitimacy have no right to govern.

Ynet
General·29m ago

Migrating predators may link evolution across distant ecosystems

Researchers at the Hebrew University say migrating predators can shape evolution between species that never share the same range. Their PNAS study shows that mobile predators may drive shared warning signals and coevolution across distant ecosystems.

Ynet
Health·30m ago

Why Many Israelis Skip Genetic Testing Despite Coverage

A new Israeli study found that fear, ignorance, religious and social concerns, and cost perceptions are keeping many people from genetic testing. Dr. Yifat Findling said early detection can help couples have healthy children and that doctors strongly influence whether people test.

Arutz Sheva
World·32m 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·33m 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
World·41m 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·43m 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.

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Economy·43m ago

Cuba opens key sectors to private investment as crises deepen

Cuba has approved a sweeping 176-point emergency reform to open major sectors to private and foreign investment. The shift comes amid severe energy shortages, a tourism collapse, and mounting U.S. pressure. Officials say the changes are meant to rescue the economy without ending socialism.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·43m 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·47m 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·50m 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·50m 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·53m 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·56m 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·57m 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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·1h 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
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Economy03:12 · 1h ago

Tokyo Rises as Oil Falls on Signs of Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks

Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
The story · English

Asian markets opened the week mixed after reports that the United States and Iran made progress in talks in Switzerland toward a final agreement within 60 days. The update also said both sides agreed on setting up a special committee and on shaping a mechanism to end the clashes in Lebanon. In a joint statement, the mediators, Qatar and Pakistan, said the Lake Lucerne summit took place in a positive and constructive atmosphere and achieved “encouraging progress,” including a framework for further talks.

In early trading, Japan’s Nikkei rose 2%, South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.3% and Shanghai slipped 0.2%. Oil prices dropped sharply on the diplomatic news, with Brent crude down 2% to $79.0 a barrel and WTI off 0.8% to $76.0 a barrel.

Among the biggest movers in Tokyo, J.Front Retailing surged 18.5% after the activist Japanese-Singaporean fund 3D Investment Partners took a 5.1% stake in the company. Electronics stocks also climbed, with Yaskawa up 10% and Furukawa up 9.5%.

In Hong Kong, Geely fell 9% to the bottom of the Hang Seng, while rival BYD lost 4.5%. In Seoul, LG Electronics jumped 11% and chipmaker SK Hynix rose 5.5%.

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