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Politics·1m ago

Knesset Committee Takes Up Torah Study Basic Law Despite Legal Objections

The Knesset House Committee voted to move the Basic Law on Torah Study from the Constitution Committee, despite objections from the Knesset legal adviser. The bill, backed by ultra-Orthodox parties and opposed by some coalition and opposition lawmakers, is meant to pave the way for broad draft exemptions before the Knesset dissolves in about four weeks.

Calcalist·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·5m ago

Sean Weissman in advanced talks with Dinamo Batumi

Sean Weissman is in advanced talks to join Dinamo Batumi in Georgia as a free agent. The 30-year-old striker left Blau-Weiss Linz after scoring nine goals and one assist, and his agent says a decision is coming soon.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
General·10m ago

What Summer School Programs Will Be Available for Israeli Students?

Israel’s Education Ministry says its summer learning programs will expand this year from kindergarten through 9th grade, but the rollout remains uncertain. Families of younger children have subsidized care, while older grades still lack clear or complete frameworks, especially amid the ongoing security situation.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 67% center
World·10m ago

91-Year-Old Salvadoran Woman Starts First Grade Alongside Her 71-Year-Old Daughter

Catalina Mendoza, 91, has started first grade at El Congo elementary school in El Salvador, alongside her 71-year-old daughter Teresa Tobar, who is in eighth grade. At a school ceremony, Education Minister Karla Trigueros gave Mendoza supplies and a tablet as part of a government education initiative.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·11m ago

Three Israelis Killed in Washington Plane Crash Identified

Three Israelis, Yoav Bomrind, David Rabinovitch and Elad Neidik, were killed when a light plane crashed near Washington on Sunday. The aircraft was traveling from New Jersey to Maryland, and investigators are now examining the wreck with help from local and state authorities.

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World·11m ago

Williamsburg Rebbe Makes a Festive Visit to Montreal and Tosh

The Rebbe of Kretschneff Siget from Williamsburg visited Montreal and the Tosh community in Canada. He met local rabbis, prayed at the grave of the late Tosh Rebbe, and spent Shabbat in Montreal with hundreds attending prayers and meals.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·18m ago

Thousands Welcome Released Haredi Detainees in Beitar Illit

Thousands gathered in Beitar Illit on Wednesday night to welcome Yacov Mutzari and Yonatan Nitzotzi after their release from military prison. Local rabbis, the mayor, and the men’s families praised their resistance to enlistment pressure and called it a public show of support for Torah study.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·23m ago

Rat Pups Found in Arkia Service Cart on Flight from Preveza to Tel Aviv

Arkia staff found rat pups in a drink cart on a Sunday flight from Preveza to Tel Aviv. Arkia and its caterer, Tamam, traded blame over where the cart came from and who was responsible. Both sides said the food served to passengers was not affected.

Kikar HaShabbat·+8 outlets · 56% center
World·23m ago

Report: Israel Considers Symbolic Withdrawals in Lebanon Talks

Israel is reportedly considering symbolic withdrawals from southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, under U.S. pressure. Analyst Yoni Ben Menachem warned that Washington may be pushing Israel to leave before Hezbollah is disarmed, while a Trump proposal would have Syria handle Hezbollah’s disarmament.

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World·24m ago

Vance Says Iran Has Agreed to Admit Nuclear Inspectors This Week

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Iran has agreed to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors to visit. He said he expects that to happen this week, possibly with talks starting today in the wake of Swiss negotiations.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·26m ago

Likud activists pressure Ohana to advance stalled communications bill

Likud activists are pressuring Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to help advance the stalled communications bill. They say the reform has been delayed for weeks by thousands of objections, while Ohana opposes using a special parliamentary procedure to speed it up.

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World·28m ago

J.D. Vance Says Iran Agreed to Renew IAEA Inspections After Major Progress in Talks

J.D. Vance said Sunday that talks at the Lake Lucerne summit produced major progress on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and a regional ceasefire mechanism. He said Iran agreed to readmit IAEA inspectors and that technical negotiations would continue in Bürgenstock in the coming days and weeks.

Ynet·+5 outlets · 60% center
Economy·31m ago

Israeli Private-Sector Workers to Get Higher Vacation Allowance This Summer

Israel’s Histadrut and the private-sector employers’ federation agreed to raise vacation allowance payments for salaried workers. The new rate will climb to 451.50 shekels a day, adding about 335 shekels gross for an employee with 10 days, once Labor Minister Yariv Levin signs the order.

Mako·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·31m ago

Lamine Yamal Faces Backlash Over Boot Flags and Old Morocco Celebration Video

Lamine Yamal is facing backlash in Spain after wearing Morocco and Equatorial Guinea flags on his boots and after an old video resurfaced of him celebrating a Moroccan win over Spain. Despite the controversy and reported racist abuse from some fans, he is expected to keep his starting role for Spain at the World Cup.

Mako·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·32m ago

Obradovic Says Datome Drew Him Back to Basketball

Zeljko Obradovic said Gigi Datome helped bring him back to basketball by inviting him to run a children’s clinic in Italy. The new Panathinaikos coach said he had not worked in basketball since November and emphasized unity and mutual respect as the basis for future success.

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Politics·41m ago

Tel Aviv Court Drops Challenge to Shabbat Openings at Big Glilot

The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed a petition against Ramat Hasharon over Shabbat openings at Big Glilot. The case centered on a 1968 municipal bylaw banning Saturday business activity, which the municipality said is outdated. The ruling means Big Glilot can continue operating on Shabbat.

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Security·43m 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·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
World·44m ago

Two Israelis Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Los Angeles

Yanir Ruhem of Ramla and Omri Moalem of Ashdod were killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Malibu area of California. Both were in their 40s, and their funerals are expected in Israel in the coming days after formal procedures are completed.

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Sports·45m 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.

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Politics·51m 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.

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Sports09:06 · 2h ago

Kevin Garnett Says Wembanyama’s Core Strength Is His Biggest Need

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Kevin Garnett, one of the NBA’s all-time greats and a former champion and MVP, said Victor Wembanyama should focus on strengthening his core and offered to work with him. On his podcast with Paul Pierce, Garnett suggested he could coach the San Antonio star ahead of next season and said, "I think he needs to work on his core strength. That is the most important emphasis." He added, "When I had to get the ball, move it under the basket? I was the best at that. I’d love to work with him, but this generation does things differently."

Garnett noted that he was also a relatively slim player, yet managed to thrive for years in a more physical league. He has previously run a workshop for Wembanyama, and now says he wants to train him more extensively during the coming summer.

Wembanyama has said he wants to improve his passing. Last summer, he trained intensely, including spending an extended period at a kung fu monastery. The Defensive Player of the Year led San Antonio to the playoffs for the first time since 2014, before the team lost 4:1 to the New York Knicks in the final.

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