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Culture·8m ago

Aharon Razel and Ariel Zilber Release a Duet Teaching Faith Through Hebrew Letters

Aharon Razel and Ariel Zilber have released a duet, “Otiyot Melamedot Emunah,” based on Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburg’s text. The song uses Hebrew letters and a catchy tune to teach faith and Hasidic values to children, and Razel hopes it will be used in homes and schools.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·8m ago

A VIP Shuttle Service Focused on Comfort, Timing, and Personal Attention

Auri and Yishai VIP Transportation is promoting a service built around comfort, punctuality, and personal attention. It says it provides transport for family events, airports, workers, institutions, groups, and VIP clients, with a Haredi-friendly approach and professional drivers.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·9m ago

Jerusalem Cantors Choir Draws Warm Reception in Azerbaijan

The Jerusalem Cantors Choir toured Azerbaijan for a week, performing in Quba and Baku and visiting Jewish institutions. The group was warmly received by diplomats, local Jews, and participants at religious events.

Arutz Sheva
Security·11m ago

About 15 IDF observation trainees suffer heatstroke in the Negev

About 15 IDF observation-trainee soldiers reportedly suffered heatstroke and dehydration after field training and shooting drills in heavy heat at Sdei Yaron in the Negev. The IDF said the soldiers received treatment and remain under medical supervision.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·14m ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Condemns Police Violence at Highway 4 Protest

Rabbi Yigal Cohen condemned what he called brutal police violence during an ultra-Orthodox protest on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak. He said police do important work, but insisted the officers who beat protesters, including a 16-year-old, had “lost their humanity.”

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·15m ago

Outcry After Video Shows Police Removing Israeli Flags in Kafr Kanna

Ben Gvir pressed Israel’s police leadership after video showed officers removing Israeli flags in Kafr Kanna. Police said they would investigate the incident, and officials stressed that state symbols must be respected.

Behadrei Haredim·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·16m ago

Yesha Council Chief Calls for Israeli Sovereignty in West Bank at JNS Conference

Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council and Binyamin Regional Council, used a JNS conference in Jerusalem to call for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. He tied the demand to historical claims, U.S.-Israel relations, and planned regional economic development, while invoking the recent death of a Binyamin soldier and four other fighters in Gaza.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·16m ago

Likud Closing in on Compromise Over Primary Rules and Timing

Likud’s constitution committee will meet Thursday to set the rules for the party’s primaries amid a struggle between Benjamin Netanyahu and activists led by David Bitan. The likely compromise would preserve primaries, give Netanyahu about eight reserved slots, and expand the national list while shrinking district representation. If the general election is held on October 20, Likud’s internal vote would likely be in August.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Economy·20m ago

Qatar Fund Stalls Volkswagen-Rafael Iron Dome Deal

Qatar’s 17% stake in Volkswagen is being used to delay a planned partnership with Rafael to make Iron Dome components in Germany. The project, signed in April, is important to Volkswagen’s effort to shift away from loss-making plants, while Lower Saxony officials are urging a long-term solution for the 2,300-worker site.

Globes
General·20m ago

Liam Payne’s $32.2 Million Estate Expected to Go to His 9-Year-Old Son

Liam Payne died in October 2024 in Buenos Aires without a valid will, leaving an estimated $32.2 million net estate. Under inheritance law in England and Wales, his 9-year-old son, Bear Grey, is expected to inherit the money, with Cheryl Cole and lawyer Richard Mark Bray appointed to administer the estate.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
General·21m ago

Public Transit in Modi'in Illit Halted After Driver Clash

Public transportation in Modi'in Illit was severely disrupted Monday after a clash between a Kavim bus driver and a private shuttle driver. Police detained the bus driver after a passenger allegedly reported him as a “terrorist,” and Kavim later suspended service in the city while trying to restore normal operations.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·22m ago

Pakistan Says Iran and U.S. Agreed on Roadmap Toward Final Deal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Iran and the United States finished successful talks in Switzerland. He said they agreed on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days and will hold further technical talks.

Ynet·+9 outlets · 50% center
Weather·22m ago

Europe Battles Heatwave as Transport, Tourism and Wildlife Are Hit

Europe is enduring a severe heatwave that has disrupted trains, tourism and wildlife care, with temperatures approaching 40C and red alerts issued in Italy. Officials in France, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland reported cancellations, warnings and record or near-record heat, while experts linked the pattern to climate change.

Calcalist·+4 outlets · 50% center
Security·23m ago

Man in His 30s Seriously Injured in Car Rollover Near Hamat Gader

A man in his 30s was seriously injured when his vehicle overturned near the Hamat Gader junction on Route 89. He was treated at the scene and flown unconscious to a northern hospital with chest and abdominal injuries.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Economy·25m ago

Israeli Transport Ministry Study Sees Gasoline Cars Dominating Through 2035

A new Transport Ministry and Environmental Protection Ministry report forecasts that gasoline cars could still dominate Israel’s fleet in 2030 and 2035 under most scenarios. Only a highly ambitious regulatory push would sharply increase electric cars, shared vehicles, congestion pricing and clean-air zones.

Calcalist
Politics·28m ago

Starmer quits after Labour's historic win unravels into political crisis

Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister on Monday after months of political pressure and a major loss of support for Labour. The article ties his fall to local election losses, economic weakness, and anger over immigration, while Andy Burnham emerges as the frontrunner to replace him.

Now 14·+13 outlets · 58% center
Security·29m ago

Indictment Filed Over Fires and Riot Near Beit Shemesh Police Station

Israeli prosecutors charged Yosef Friedman, 46, of Beit Shemesh, with three counts of arson and rioting after fires were lit near the local police station during a protest over a yeshiva student's arrest. The State Attorney’s Office is seeking to keep him jailed until the case ends.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·29m ago

Iran Players Leave a Message of Peace After Belgium Draw, but Regime Symbols Draw Attention

Iran’s national team drew 0-0 with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, then left a locker-room message in Los Angeles calling for peace and friendship. The note also carried “Minab 168” symbols tied to a regime propaganda campaign, while Iranian officials used the result to promote political and military messaging.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Sports·30m ago

Trey Lyles Confirms He Is Leaving Real Madrid

Trey Lyles confirmed he will leave Real Madrid when his one-year contract ends. The 30-year-old forward, linked to Hapoel Tel Aviv and a possible NBA return, said Madrid was a great experience. He averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in EuroLeague play this season.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·33m ago

Viral Video Shows $20 Online Parachute Failing Midair

A TikTok video filmed in Denver, Colorado, showed a $20 online parachute tearing apart as a jumper deployed it. The clip drew 6.2 million views and was presented as a warning about buying cheap safety equipment online.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·41m ago

Netanyahu Says Prosecutors Trapped Him in Court Testimony

Benjamin Netanyahu told the court that prosecutors misled him during re-examination and caused contradictory testimony. He cited a supposed meeting with Noni Mozes and a question about Israel Hayom’s weekend edition, while the prosecution denied any deception.

Behadrei Haredim·+4 outlets · 80% center
General·42m ago

Dead Rat Pups Found in Service Cart on Arkia Flight to Greece

Rat pups were found in a closed service cart on an Arkia flight from Israel to Greece after landing in Greece. Arkia blames its caterer, Tamam, while Tamam denies responsibility and says an investigation is underway.

Ynet·+7 outlets · 63% center
Sports·42m ago

Kevin Garnett Offers to Train Victor Wembanyama on Core Strength

Kevin Garnett publicly offered to train Victor Wembanyama, saying the Spurs star should work on core strength. Wembanyama, who led San Antonio back to the playoffs and wants to improve his passing, could work with Garnett this summer.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·45m ago

Ben Gvir Pushes Police to Reopen Extortion Case After News Report

Police reopened an extortion case against a Holon contractor after a News 14 report drew Itamar Ben Gvir's intervention. The man says criminals threatened him over a fake debt, extorted him for money, and kept intimidating him even after he gave police recordings and evidence.

Now 14
Security·46m ago

Police Surprise Rachel Edri’s Son with Promotion at the Okafim Home

Israel Police promoted Evyatar Edri to chief inspector in a surprise ceremony at his family home in Ofakim. The house, where his parents were held hostage on October 7 before a YAMAM rescue, has become a symbol of the attacks and of the city’s response.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·46m ago

Omri Casspi at 38, 10 milestones in a trailblazing career

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli NBA player, is highlighted on his 38th birthday for a career that moved from Maccabi Tel Aviv to the NBA and beyond. After a knee injury ended his comeback attempt, he retired in 2021 and later became a venture capital investor. In 2025, he was selected to light a torch at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony.

Srugim
Sports·48m ago

Cape Verde's Helio Varela Gives Israeli Fans a World Cup Moment

Helio Varela of Maccabi Tel Aviv scored in Cape Verde's 2-2 draw with Uruguay, prompting celebration in Israel. The goal complicated Uruguay's path to the knockout round and raised Cape Verde's own chances of advancing.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
General·49m ago

Rav Shimon Galai to Pray at the Grave of the 'Pele Yoetz' in Bulgaria

Rabbi Shimon Galai will travel Wednesday to Silistra, Bulgaria, to pray at the grave of the Pele Yoetz for donors to Kupa Ha'Ir. The event follows guidance attributed to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky and will include reading donors' names and issuing signed keepsake deeds.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·50m ago

Ben-Gvir Rebuts Critics, Says Israel Must Not Apologize

Itamar Ben-Gvir dismissed criticism over a controversial post about Lebanese mothers, saying it projects Israeli strength and deters enemies. In a 103FM interview, he also attacked foreign-policy restraint, commented on U.S. pressure over Iran and Lebanon, and said Israel may need to act alone if necessary.

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World08:16 · 1h ago

Foreign Ministry Confirms Three Israelis Killed in Maryland Plane Crash

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Two days after a light aircraft crashed in Maryland, the U.S., Israel's Foreign Ministry said Monday that three Israelis were killed in the accident. The ministry did not release further details about the victims or the circumstances of the crash.

In a statement, the ministry said Israel's consul in Washington and the department for Israelis abroad are supporting the families during what it described as a difficult time. They are maintaining continuous contact with the families and helping coordinate with local authorities.

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