How Lionel Messi’s Wife Supposedly Keeps Her Youthful Look

A Hebrew beauty article examines how Antonela Roccuzzo Messi, Lionel Messi’s 38-year-old wife and mother of three, keeps a youthful appearance. Dermatologist Dr. Sivan Mercer says the likely ingredients are restraint, micro-Botox, careful filler use, collagen-stimulating treatments, disciplined skincare, and daily sun protection.

Walla

Colorful Beet Salad with Grapes and Caramelized Pecans

Chef Netanel Spiegel shares a festive beet salad with golden and Chioggia beets, black grapes, caramelized pecans, and a citrusy balsamic dressing. The recipe includes exact ingredients and assembly steps, and readers are invited to submit photos for a chance to win a restaurant meal prize.

Arutz Sheva

Right-Wing Candidate Wins Colombia’s Presidential Runoff, Israel Sees Better Ties Ahead

Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s presidential runoff by roughly 250,000 votes. Gideon Sa'ar congratulated him and invited him to Israel, while outgoing President Gustavo Petro rejected the result and alleged counting irregularities. The article says the outcome could significantly improve Israel-Colombia relations and fits a wider right-wing turn in South America.

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Local Authority Head Arrested in Public Corruption Probe

A local authority head was arrested this morning by Lahav 433’s National Fraud Investigation Unit on suspicion of public corruption. The arrest followed a covert probe, while searches and additional questioning are continuing at multiple locations.

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Why cherries can be a smart summer fruit for blood sugar, mood, and sleep

Dr. Maya Rozman says fresh cherries can be a smart summer snack for people watching blood sugar. She cites their low glycemic index, antioxidant content, possible heart and sleep benefits, and recommends avoiding sweetened or processed forms.

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Ronen Bar Evacuated from the UAE After Iranian Threat Warning

Israeli security officials received a warning about a possible Iranian-directed threat against Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. Bar and his wife were urgently evacuated from the United Arab Emirates and returned to Israel.

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IDF says it killed two Hamas operatives in northern Gaza

The IDF said it killed two Hamas operatives in strikes in northern Gaza over the weekend. It identified them as Ahmed Munir Khalil Zaza and Hussin Safdi, saying both were involved in combat engineering or sniper activity against Israeli forces.

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Cape Verde Earns Another Shock Result as Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela Scores Against Uruguay

Helio Varela of Maccabi Tel Aviv scored a late equalizer as Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup. International media praised both Varela and Cape Verde, which now has two points and can still reach the round of 32.

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Historic Knicks Finals Ball to Go Up for Auction

Sotheby’s will auction the ball from OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The item could sell for up to $3 million after the play helped the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs and later win their first title since 1973.

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Jerusalem Driver Caught Driving With 8-Month-Old Baby on His Lap

Police in Jerusalem stopped a 38-year-old driver in Beit Hanina who was carrying his 8-month-old baby on his lap while driving. The infant was under the steering wheel without proper restraints, and the driver was also unbelted. Police issued him a summons and condemned the act as dangerously irresponsible.

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Markets Open Weaker as Iran Talks, Fed Policy and Oil Drive Sentiment

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Maccabi Haifa Moves to Sign Radinio Balker for About €300,000

Maccabi Haifa is pushing to sign Huddersfield defender Radinio Balker, who visited Israel last week. The club hopes to pay about €300,000 and bring the Suriname international in quickly to join training after Abdulai Seka’s departure.

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Egypt Marks Historic First World Cup Victory Over New Zealand

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, earning its first-ever World Cup victory. Coach Hossam Hassan and Mohamed Salah both celebrated the historic result, while President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi praised the team’s achievement.

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Ilana Cohen, Former Nurses Union Chair and Knesset Member, Dies at 82

Ilana Cohen, former head of Israel’s nurses union and a Knesset member from 2003 to 2006, died Sunday at 82. The Iraq-born nurse became a central figure in major labor battles that improved staffing and training in Israel’s health system.

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Court to Hear Challenge Over Saturday Trading at Big Glilot

A Tel Aviv District Court will hear a petition seeking enforcement of Ramat HaSharon’s Shabbat bylaw against Big Fashion Glilot. The mayor says the law is outdated and vows not to close the complex, while the case could become a nationwide precedent.

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Should You Eat Fruit and Vegetable Peels? A Dietitian Weighs In

Dietitian Michal Sukman says eating fruits and vegetables with the peel can increase fiber and some antioxidants, but it is not essential. She advises washing produce well, keeping peels when they are pleasant to eat, and avoiding them if they cause digestive discomfort.

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Dietitian Says Summer Heat Can Trigger Cravings for Carbs, and Explains How to Respond

A clinical dietitian says summer heat can sap energy, increase dehydration and intensify cravings for carbs, and offers practical nutrition advice. She recommends eating water-rich foods, drinking steadily, prioritizing protein, and adjusting exercise to the heat.

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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.

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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.

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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

Israeli Study Says Preventive Medication Can Help Migraine Patients Use Exercise as Therapy

An Israeli study found that migraine patients who exercised at least two hours a week had fewer headache days, used fewer triptans, and reported better quality of life. The researchers say patients with frequent migraines may need preventive medication first, so exercise can become possible and therapeutic.

Arutz Sheva

Second Sex Offense Complaint Filed Against Former Hashomrim Chief Haim Rotter

A new sex offense complaint has been filed against Haim Rotter, the former head of Hashomrim, a year after his indictment. The complainant says Rotter exploited his trust when he was about 17, while Rotter’s trial continues in Tel Aviv and more complaints are under review.

Kan News

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.

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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.

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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.

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Freeze-Dried Fruit and Vegetables Become Israel’s New Snack Obsession

Freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, a NASA-originated preservation method, have become a viral snack trend in Israel. A tasting found them crunchy and flavorful, but significantly more expensive than fresh produce.

Ynet

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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At the Same House Where His Mother Was Held, Aviatar Adri Is Promoted to Senior Inspector

Aviatar Adri was promoted to senior inspector in a ceremony at his family’s home in Ofakim, where his mother Rachel Adri was once held hostage on October 7. The promotion was presented by senior Southern District police commanders and framed as a symbolic full circle for the family, police and city.

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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.

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Mediators Say Iran Talks Made Encouraging Progress, With New Mechanisms for Further Negotiations

Qatar and Pakistan said the first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar made encouraging progress and set up new committees and working groups. The talks came amid tension after Trump’s remarks, while Iranian and U.S. statements suggested the negotiations were paused rather than over.

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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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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.

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Sister’s Grief at Tank Disaster Funeral Leads Family to Ask Visitors to Comfort Her Too

Haim Habshush said his young daughter Nesia is also grieving deeply for her brother Nove, who was killed in the tank disaster last Thursday. At the funeral, Nove’s mother Einav revealed she is pregnant and said the unborn child has helped her keep going after her son’s death.

Arutz Sheva

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.

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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.

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