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Politics·9m ago

Knesset Committee Approves Moving Torah Study Basic Law Despite Legal Objection

The Knesset House Committee voted Monday to move the Basic Law: Torah Study to a different committee, despite legal opposition. The bill, which passed its preliminary reading 56-43 last week, aims to entrench Torah study as a basic value and bolster the status of Torah learners in the conscription debate.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·14m ago

Israel Security Chief Flags Eilat as a Vulnerable Target

Ronen Bar has told Shin Bet leadership to prioritize a possible attack on Eilat, calling the city a security weak point. He warned of a ground or maritime incursion, especially from Jordan, while other security officials question the threat assessment and say there is no known attack plan.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·15m ago

Investigation Links Tiberias Infiltration Scandal to Photo and Receipt

Ironi Tiberias is facing an official doping complaint from M.S. Ashdod over saline IV treatments, after a locker-room photo and receipt surfaced. Tiberias denies any violation, saying only allowed amounts were used, while the Football Association investigates and seeks a state witness.

N12·+5 outlets · 83% center
Politics·21m ago

Netanyahu lashes out in court as defense nears end of testimony

Benjamin Netanyahu appeared Monday at the Tel Aviv District Court for the defense re-examination in his corruption trial. The hearing focused on Case 2000 and ended with Netanyahu angrily accusing investigators and prosecutors of misleading him and trying to set him up.

Srugim·+6 outlets · 57% center
Sports·21m ago

Macron Backs PSG Against Bayern, Predicts a 3-1 First-Leg Win

Paris Saint-Germain will host Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Emmanuel Macron said he is supporting PSG as France's representative and predicted a 3-1 win. The article also noted Bayern's recent head-to-head advantage and listed the expected lineups.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·23m ago

Israeli Airstrike Kills Militant in Khan Younis’ al-Mawasi Area

An Israeli Air Force strike killed a militant in a vehicle in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis on Monday morning. It was the IDF’s second strike in Gaza that day, and the military has not yet identified the target. The attack follows several recent targeted killings of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives.

Srugim
Politics·26m ago

Slovenia lifts arms embargo on Israel under new government

Slovenia’s new Jansa Janša government has ended the 2025 arms embargo on Israel and removed entry bans on Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers. Israel welcomed the move, which follows a political shift after Robert Golob lost the ability to form a coalition.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·27m ago

Police Recover Silver Ritual Set Stolen From Chernobyl Hasidic Center

Police in Bnei Brak recovered a silver ritual set stolen last week from the Chernobyl Hasidic institutions complex. The items, worth about NIS 120,000 and of major sentimental value, will be returned after checks are completed.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Economy·28m ago

China Hits U.S. Defense and Tech Firms With New Export Curbs

China imposed new export restrictions on 10 U.S. entities and sanctions on 46 more American firms, including MP Materials, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The measures target dual-use goods and China-made components in response to Trump administration sanctions earlier this month. Analysts said the response is mostly symbolic but highlights growing U.S.-China tensions.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·33m ago

Israel’s annual vacation pay allowance to rise by hundreds of shekels

Israel’s Histadrut and private-sector employers agreed to raise the vacation pay allowance for workers in the private sector, with a similar CPI-linked update in the public sector. The increase, worth hundreds of shekels a year for an estimated 2 million to 3 million workers, still needs Labor Minister Yariv Levin’s approval to apply across the economy.

Walla·+1 outlet
Politics·35m ago

Police to Pay Protesters Over NIS 624,000 After Strip-Search Claims

Israel Police settled a lawsuit brought by 13 protesters who said they were strip-searched after detention, agreeing to pay NIS 624,000. The settlement, approved Monday, came without any admission of wrongdoing and follows wider complaints about police handling of protests in recent years.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·36m ago

False Ronaldo Quote Sparks Social Media Storm in Portugal

After Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Congo, a clipped Joao Neves quote and a fake post about Cristiano Ronaldo fueled a social media backlash in Portugal. The story spread to teammates, their partners, and Georgina Rodriguez, before being exposed as misinformation.

Walla
Politics·38m ago

Thousands Protest Czech Government Plan to Rework Public Media Funding

Thousands protested in Prague against a Czech government plan to shift public media funding from license fees to the state budget. Critics say the move threatens independence and could lead to hundreds of layoffs, while the government says it is a savings measure.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Weather·39m ago

Europe hit by severe heatwave, three dead in France and schools closed

Europe is facing an intense heatwave, with the continent recording its biggest temperature deviation above historical norms. France has reported three heat-related deaths, while Spain and Belgium are also dealing with extreme temperatures and related strain.

Kikar HaShabbat·+5 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Politics·39m ago

Gafni Warns Coalition He Will Not Be Humiliated Again Over Torah Study Basic Law

Moshe Gafni warned the coalition on Monday that he will not accept more empty promises on the Basic Law for Torah Study. He said he needs a real commitment before the bill can move from the Constitution Committee to the Knesset Committee, as ministers oppose it and one controversial clause is expected to be removed.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Health·42m ago

Health Committee Reviews Infant Purée Poisoning Case and Calls for Tighter Oversight

The Knesset Health Committee examined the infant fruit purée poisoning case after laboratory tests confirmed anesthetic substances in Prinoq products consumed by five hospitalized toddlers. Lawmakers and officials said Israel lacks rapid reporting and analysis tools, while the Health Ministry and police faced criticism over delays in testing the suspect jar and responding to the wider pattern.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·44m ago

Former teammate blasts Maccabi Haifa’s handling of Dolev Haziza exit

Maccabi Haifa has decided not to keep captain Dolev Haziza after seven seasons, including three championship titles. Former teammate San Menachem criticized both the decision and the public way it was announced, saying the club should have treated Haziza with basic respect.

N12·+4 outlets · 80% center
World·45m ago

Pakistan Says U.S.-Iran Talks Produced a 60-Day Roadmap Toward a Final Deal

Pakistan said U.S.-Iran talks produced a 60-day roadmap toward a final agreement and a new oversight committee. Qatar, Pakistan, Iran, and Israel then offered competing accounts of related diplomacy involving Lebanon, sanctions, and security arrangements.

Channel 13·+9 outlets · 50% center
General·46m ago

Ariel Eidan on How He Reached 1 Million Social Media Followers

Ariel Eidan, Channel 14’s southern correspondent, says he has reached 1 million social media followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Telegram after about three and a half years. In a C14 interview, he explained his growth strategy, named TikTok as his favorite platform, and promised to keep reporting from the field.

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Politics08:37 · 2h ago

Keir Starmer Says He Is Stepping Down as Labour Leader and Will Stay on as Prime Minister for Now

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced outside the official residence at 10 Downing Street in London that he is resigning as leader of the Labour Party, and therefore as prime minister. He said the party members had made their views clear and that he was responding to them in good spirit.

Starmer added that he would leave his post as Labour leader, but remain in office as prime minister until a successor is appointed. His remarks indicated an orderly transition, with the timing of his final departure tied to the selection of a replacement.

"The party members have had their say, and I am responding to them in good faith," Starmer said. "I will resign as leader of the Labour Party, but I will continue to serve as prime minister until my replacement is appointed."

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