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Sports·8m ago

Yamal scores early as Spain crush Saudi Arabia in World Cup action

Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in overnight World Cup action, with Lamine Yamal scoring early in his first tournament start. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Hassan Tambakti added an own goal and Ferran Torres had a late strike disallowed by VAR.

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Sports·8m ago

Yamal scores as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia in World Cup action

Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in World Cup play, with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal scoring in his first start and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. Elsewhere, New Zealand defeated Egypt 3-1, Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran, and Helio Varela scored a historic goal.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·9m ago

Jerusalem Grand Slam set for Thursday with 76 athletes from 29 countries

The Jerusalem Grand Slam international athletics meet will be held on Thursday, with 76 athletes from 29 countries expected in Jerusalem. Israeli competitors including Blessing Afrifah and Jonathan Kapitolnik will also take part. The event is seen as a key chance for Israelis to compete at home against strong international opposition.

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Politics·13m ago

Netanyahu Accuses Prosecutors of Misleading Him During Trial Testimony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused prosecutors during Monday’s trial session of misleading him and forcing contradictory answers in Case 4000. The hearing turned turbulent when he shouted at prosecutor Yehonatan Tadmor in Case 2000 after being challenged over changes in his account of talks with Arnon Mozes.

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General·15m ago

Rat Pups Found in Arkia Drink Cart on Greece-Israel Flight

Arkia crew found a bag of rat pups in a drink cart on a return flight from Preveza, Greece, to Tel Aviv. Arkia and its catering supplier TMM traded blame over sanitation, inspections, and responsibility. Both sides said the flight’s food was not affected.

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Culture·16m ago

Bethar Hosts Spiritual Shabbat Event with Rabbi Elimelech Biderman

Bethar hosted an uplifting Shabbat with Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, beginning with a Friday pre-Shabbat gathering and continuing through Motzaei Shabbat. The main events were held at the central Metmideim synagogue in Givat B, organized by Be’er HaEmunah activists and initiated by Mayor Meir Rubinstein.

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General·16m ago

Chief Rabbi David Yosef Welcomes First Great-Grandchild

Rabbi David Yosef became a great-grandfather for the first time on Monday morning. His first great-grandchild was born to his grandson Harel Darshan, prompting celebrations and congratulations from family and followers.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·19m ago

Israeli Anti-Doping Chief Says Tiberias Case Could Be Globally Severe

Anti-doping chief Daniel Herstein said the suspected Tiberias doping case could become one of the most serious in world sport. He said the agency may prosecute the club under WADA rules, with penalties that could reach four years and possibly club-wide sanctions, after an investigation that should take several weeks.

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General·19m ago

Lakewood’s Wedding Boom Surprises New Jersey Officials

New Jersey’s statistics office found an extraordinary concentration of weddings in Lakewood, with local activists saying nearly 2,000 took place there last year. The surge, tied to yeshiva life and cheaper housing than Brooklyn, has made Lakewood a fast-growing center of young ultra-Orthodox families.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·20m ago

Worker Seriously Injured in Fall at Tirat Carmel Industrial Zone

A 48-year-old worker was moderately injured after falling from a height while working in Tirat Carmel’s industrial zone. Magen David Adom treated him and evacuated him to Rambam Medical Center in Haifa with limb injuries.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·20m ago

Iranian delegation leaves Switzerland after preliminary breakthrough talks

Iran’s delegation has left Switzerland for Tehran after mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced initial agreements in talks on a possible final deal. The sides set a 60-day roadmap, created new committees and working groups, and agreed on channels to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon.

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Health·20m ago

Prof. Yoram Yovell Says Israel Is Trapped Between Emergency and Calm

Prof. Yoram Yovell warned that Israelis are living in a liminal state of neither emergency nor calm since October 7. Speaking at a post-trauma conference, he said many people are showing real PTSD symptoms, but Israel has also displayed strong resilience.

Ynet
Politics·20m ago

Iranian Delegation Leaves Switzerland After 18 Hours of Talks

Iranian officials said their delegation left Switzerland after 18 hours of talks and returned to Tehran. The meetings produced a joint mediator statement, plans for monitoring and technical working groups, and preliminary steps on oil, exports, and frozen assets, but not formal nuclear negotiations.

Walla·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Economy·24m ago

Urban Renewal Authority Pushes to Rescue Unviable Redevelopment Projects

Israel’s Urban Renewal Authority is urging planning committees to make redevelopment projects more financially viable as market conditions deteriorate. It wants developer profit assumptions raised to 18% to 20%, but appraisers warn this could reduce apartment owners’ benefits.

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Security·25m ago

Two Businesses Closed After 13 Illegal Workers Were Found

Southern District Police ordered 30-day closures for a factory near Gan Yavneh and a bakery in Shגב שלום after finding 13 undocumented workers there. The workers were arrested, and police said the enforcement drive will continue at businesses and construction sites.

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Politics·25m ago

Gur Hasid Freed From Military Jail to Celebratory Welcome, New Slow-Car Protest Planned

Yechiel Kotiner of the Gur Hasidic movement was released from military prison after six days and greeted with celebrations in Ashdod. His release followed a medical exemption and pressure from a major protest led by the Gur Rebbe, while activists are now planning a slow-moving car convoy protest toward Prison 10 on Wednesday.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
General·27m ago

Haifa Mother Says City Has Delayed Her Daughter’s Nova Memorial for Two Years

Olga Gluzman says Haifa has delayed for two years her request to memorialize her daughter Dana Petrenko, killed at the Nova festival on October 7, 2023. She says the city demanded 60,000 shekels for a heart-shaped bench by the sea and has not let her meet Mayor Yona Yahav. The family and activists are now pressing for the memorial to be approved.

Arutz Sheva
Tech·30m ago

Microsoft Pushes Back Against AI Power Concentration

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticized OpenAI and Anthropic for concentrating AI power and using fear-based narratives to justify massive spending. He said Microsoft will promote cheaper, more accessible AI models, including possible hosting of DeepSeek, and wants AI to augment workers rather than replace them.

Now 14·+1 outlet
General·30m ago

Ariel Idan Reaches One Million Followers Across Social Platforms

News 14 southern correspondent Ariel Idan said he has reached one million followers across TikTok, Instagram and Telegram after about three and a half years. He thanked his audience, said he plans to keep reporting from the field, and hopes to reach two million within three to four years.

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Health·30m ago

How Words, Hope, and Empathy Can Help Healing

The article says words can influence healing, both in biblical tradition and in modern medicine. It argues that empathetic communication, hope, and trust improve how patients cope and follow treatment.

Arutz Sheva
General·31m ago

What God Demands: Justice, Kindness, and Humility

A Hebrew commentary on the Haftarah for Parashat Balak argues that Micah’s three principles, justice, kindness, and humility, define Jewish life and leadership. It says these values remain urgent today, especially for public figures.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·32m ago

Race for IDF Top Posts Narrows as Zamir Midway Through Term

The IDF is nearing decisions on its top command appointments as Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reaches midterm. Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor is emerging as the likely next deputy chief of staff, while several other senior roles remain unsettled.

Walla
Security·33m ago

Five IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon laid to rest

Five IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon were laid to rest, according to a Kan News report by Orly Alkalei. The article names the fallen as Alexander Filin, Yoav Klein, Liav Kababia, Naveh Havshush, and Nir Ben Ari.

Arutz Sheva·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·34m ago

How Iran's hardline Paydari Front Is Shaping the Nuclear Talks Debate

Iran’s hardline Paydari Front is shaping public and political pressure against talks with the United States. The small but influential conservative camp is amplifying protests, backing strict domestic controls, and narrowing room for compromise in Tehran.

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General·35m ago

37-Year-Old Pedestrian Critically Injured by Truck in Tel Aviv

A 37-year-old pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a truck on Kiryati Street in Tel Aviv. Magen David Adom treated him for a head injury and evacuated him to Ichilov Hospital.

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Security06:22 · 1h ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash with Police at Beit Lid Military Prison

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Dozens of extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters הגיעו on Monday to Military Prison 10 in Beit Lid to demonstrate against the arrest of draft evaders. While at the site, they were documented clashing with security forces deployed there.

The brief report does not provide details on injuries, arrests, or the scale of the response, but it makes clear that the protest centered on opposition to the detention of draft dodgers at the military facility. The confrontation took place at the prison compound in Beit Lid, a military detention site used by the army.

No further developments were reported in the source, and it was not stated whether the protesters dispersed on their own or were removed by force.

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