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Culture·4m ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen’s Daily 60-Second Lesson Warns Against Seeking Honor

Kikar HaShabbat published a 60-second religious encouragement clip with Rabbi Yigal Cohen. The lesson, drawn from Chovot HaLevavot, warns that acting for honor ultimately causes loss. The piece promotes the 1 minute and 25 second video rather than reporting a separate event.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·5m ago

From Haredi childhood to hit songwriter: Shari Afik Zweig's unlikely life story

Shari Afik Zweig recounted how she grew up in a haredi family of Holocaust survivors, crossed between religious and secular worlds in Tel Aviv, and became a songwriter and educator. She and her former husband co-composed major Jewish songs, later separated, and she went on to build a music program in Safed and volunteer with vulnerable women.

Arutz Sheva
General·6m ago

Gur Hasidic man freed after six-day military prison term sparks mass protest

Yechiel Kotiner of the Gur Hasidic community was released Sunday night after six days in military prison. His arrest for desertion at an enlistment office sparked a major protest, including a mass rally outside Prison 10 in Beit Lid led by the Gur Rebbe.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·6m ago

Haredi Protesters Rally Outside Military Prison, Gur Prepares Car Convoy

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters gathered Monday outside Military Prison 10, clashing with security forces. Gur Hasidim are also planning a Wednesday car convoy against conscription and arrests of draft evaders, while celebratory receptions for released detainees continued in Ashdod and Beitar Illit.

Arutz Sheva
World·8m ago

Mediators Say Roadmap Reached for Final U.S.-Iran Deal Within 60 Days

Qatar and Pakistan said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland produced a roadmap to a final agreement within 60 days, plus a new political oversight mechanism and a Lebanon deconfliction cell. The sides also clashed over Trump’s threats and reports of a brief pause, while talks are set to continue this week.

Arutz Sheva·+9 outlets · 50% center
World·10m ago

Man Dies After Falling at Goose Concert in Madison Square Garden

A 51-year-old man died after falling from the upper level during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. The band continued the show, then said the next day's Central Park concert would proceed as planned while expressing grief and condolences.

Mako·+3 outlets · 75% center
Economy·13m ago

Bank of Israel unveils fee cap reform aimed at cutting banking charges

The Bank of Israel announced a phased reform capping fees on checking-account management and debit cards. The plan, starting in October 2026, is designed to simplify banking charges, increase transparency, and lower costs for many customers.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 80% center
Culture·14m ago

Channel 14 Falls Behind as Channel 11 World Cup Coverage Surges

Kan 11’s 2026 World Cup coverage drew strong ratings on Sunday night, placing third in prime time with 11.2% and second in the 8 p.m. news slot with 6.7%. Keshet 12 remained the overall leader, while Channel 14 held steady but finished fourth in prime time.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·15m ago

Satmar Donor Quietly Gives $3.5 Million to Kiryas Joel Institutions

Rabbi Lipa Friedman quietly donated $3.5 million to Satmar institutions in Kiryas Joel during a private ceremony in Williamsburg. The gift renamed a yeshiva dining hall and the broader Larkin Drive campus, both honoring his father, Rabbi Moshe Friedman.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·16m ago

Father of slain IDF tank commander asks visitors to comfort his young daughter too

Haim Havshush said his young daughter Nesia is grieving the death of her brother, Sgt. Maj. Noa Havshush, who was killed in a tank disaster in southern Lebanon. He asked visitors at the family’s shiva to comfort her too, not only the adults. Noa, 20, served as a tank commander in Battalion 52 of the 401st Brigade and was killed with three other soldiers.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·21m ago

South Korea jails former justice minister for 25 years over martial law role

South Korea sentenced former justice minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison for his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s December 2024 martial law declaration. Yoon has already been removed from office and separately sentenced to prison and life terms in related cases, while his impeachment still awaits Supreme Court confirmation.

Srugim
Politics·23m ago

Netanyahu Enters Final Phase of Testimony in Tel Aviv Trial

Benjamin Netanyahu testified on Monday at the Tel Aviv District Court in the final stage of his defense testimony in Case 2000. The case concerns an alleged deal with Yedioth Ahronoth owner Noni Mozes involving Israel Hayom coverage and proposed legislation, and the court expects his testimony to end in the coming days.

Walla
World·23m ago

Syrian President Rejects Talk of Military Role Against Hezbollah

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria will not fight Hezbollah and rejected any immediate military role in Lebanon. He said any Syrian involvement should come through Lebanese institutions and focus on economic and political ties, not war. His comments followed Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. was close to letting Syria deal with Hezbollah.

Channel 13·+4 outlets · 60% center
World·24m ago

U.S., Iran Advance Talks in Switzerland as New Lebanon Mechanism Alarms Israel

U.S. and Iranian officials kept negotiating in Switzerland on Monday, with talks moving to technical issues after reported progress on Hormuz and Lebanon. Mediators said Washington and Tehran will set up a communications line for the strait and a separate Lebanon mechanism, while Israel said it rejects any southern Lebanon withdrawal demand.

Ynet·+6 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Security·32m ago

Turkey speeds up its multi-layered 'Steel Dome' air defense project

Turkey is fast-tracking its “Steel Dome” air defense project, a multi-layered system inspired by Israel and the U.S. Aselsan has set aside about $900 million for the effort, with major deliveries expected after 2028. The program comes amid regional tensions and rising foreign interest, especially from Gulf states.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·33m ago

Government Moves Toward Three State-Company Mergers, with More Still Under Review

Israel’s cabinet is set to consider a plan to merge three state companies into three others, led by the Elta-IAI and Cross Israel-Netivei Ayalon deals. Officials say the mergers are meant to streamline government holdings and save money, though some of the expected financial benefits appear limited.

Calcalist·+1 outlet
Politics·33m ago

Likud’s Bitan Says Netanyahu’s Push for a Selection Committee Undermines Party Democracy

Likud MK David Bitan said Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported plan to choose the party slate through a selection committee would violate Likud’s democratic tradition. He also defended the election of Michael Raballo as state comptroller nominee, despite controversy over photographing votes and Raballo’s past ties to Netanyahu.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·34m ago

At Swiss summit, Vance faces public snubs from Iran and Qatar

At a summit in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was publicly snubbed by Iranian and Qatari officials. The article says the incidents, including Iran’s refusal to proceed normally and Qatar’s cold reception, embarrassed the United States on camera.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·34m ago

Orel Tsabari lashes out over Lebanon deal that excluded Israel

Orel Tsabari condemned a reported Lebanon deconfliction arrangement that was reached without Israel. In Instagram stories on Monday, he accused the international community of sidelining Israel and linked the move to old antisemitic patterns.

Srugim
General·36m ago

Small Dog on Fold-Down Tray Sparks Online Outrage During Flight

A video posted on X showed a small dog sitting on an airplane meal tray, triggering anger and debate online. The clip raised questions about airline rules, sanitation, and whether pet owners should be allowed to use shared passenger spaces this way.

Walla
Culture·38m ago

Israel's Summer Music Festival Guide: From the North to the Negev

A Hebrew festival guide lists major Israeli music events from June through October, spanning Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Arad, the north and the Negev. It details lineups, dates, venues and ticket prices for Magda, Jerusalem East West, Levontin 7, Arad Festival and Indingeb.

Ynet
World·38m ago

Egypt and Saudi Arabia Push Lebanon Deal That Leaves Hezbollah Armed

Egypt and Saudi Arabia are advancing a Lebanon ceasefire plan that would require Hezbollah to stop using its weapons, not surrender them. The proposal also envisions a full Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon, stronger Lebanese Army control, and Saudi reconstruction aid. Egypt is now seeking wider Arab pressure after the plan failed to win U.S. support.

Now 14
Politics·44m ago

Brought to Fit One City: How a Tax Break for Beersheba Is Being Tailored

A bill to grant Beersheba residents a 10% tax credit has been postponed in the ministerial committee, while lawmakers also move to expand Golan tax benefits. The article says the proposal is carefully drafted to apply only to Beersheba and would cost about 600 million shekels a year.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center
Politics·45m ago

Trump's Father’s Day Post Sparks Confusion Over Mysterious Blonde Woman

Trump’s Father’s Day post on Truth Social showed a blonde woman and called her his “great daughter,” but the image did not match Ivanka or Tiffany. U.S. reports later identified the woman as Margo Catsimatidis, likely meaning Trump was referring to her daughter Andrea, though the White House gave no explanation. The confusion fueled online speculation and fresh questions about Trump’s cognitive state.

Walla
General·47m ago

Court Upholds Will Leaving Estate to Nephew After Sons' Late Challenge

An Israeli family court upheld a will leaving a deceased man's apartment and bank funds to his nephew. The judge rejected claims by the man's two sons that the will was invalid, citing the video, medical records, and their late filing. The sons were ordered to pay 10,000 shekels in costs.

Walla·+1 outlet
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World05:21 · 1h ago

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

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Abelardo de la Espriella, the right-wing candidate, won Colombia’s presidential runoff by about 250,000 votes. The result marks a major political shift in the country and is expected to bring a sharp improvement in relations between Israel and Colombia.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar congratulated de la Espriella and invited him to visit Israel. The article says the new political climate could lead to dramatic progress in bilateral ties.

Outgoing President Gustavo Petro has not accepted the results. He says there were irregularities in the vote count and accuses Israel of having forged the election. The article gives no further details on the alleged problems or on any formal challenge.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei also congratulated the winner, as part of what the article describes as a broader right-wing shift across South America.

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