Vincent Poirier Becomes a Free Agent After Anadolu Efes Exit

Sports·4m ago

Peretz reportedly turns down Dinamo Zagreb to remain in Israel

Croatian reports say Dor Peretz rejected Dinamo Zagreb after a visit to the club. They say he chose to stay in Israel because his family preferred not to relocate. Peretz is now a free agent after scoring 19 league goals last season.

Mako

Sports·4m ago

Report: Dor Peretz Turns Down Dinamo Zagreb Offer

Croatian reports say Dor Peretz rejected Dinamo Zagreb’s offer after a visit to Croatia. The Maccabi Tel Aviv captain reportedly chose to stay in Israel because his family did not want to move abroad.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center

Sports·5m ago

Beersheba Rejects Large Russian Offer for Mohamed Abu Rumi

Hapoel Beersheba rejected a sizable offer from Russian side Akron for Mohamed Abu Rumi. The deal would have doubled his salary, but the club is not looking to sell him now. Abu Rumi joined from Kiryat Shmona in the winter and helped Beersheba win its sixth championship.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

World·5m ago

ZAKA Works to Repatriate Bodies of Israelis Killed in Two U.S. Tragedies

ZAKA said it has completed the release of two Israelis killed in a Malibu car crash, with burial planned in Yavne and Ramla after the bodies arrive in Israel on Wednesday. The organization is also working with Israeli and U.S. authorities to repatriate three Israelis killed in a Piper PA-28 crash in Maryland.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 57% center

Economy·9m ago

Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman, died at 100 at home from complications of Parkinson's disease. He led the Fed through five terms and was both praised for shaping modern American capitalism and criticized for policies blamed in part for the 2008 crisis.

Calcalist·+2 outlets

Culture·10m ago

How 20 Rejected Cartoons a Week Became the Best Training Ground for an Ad Man

Gideon Amichai says a year of weekly rejection from The New Yorker in 1989 became his best professional education. He later turned the experience into the book “Not a Sketch” and says it ultimately led him into advertising, where he later built a major career.

Ynet

Politics·10m 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

World·10m ago

Behind Trump’s Iran Talks, a Calculated Strategy or a Humiliating Concession?

A reserve IDF officer says the Trump administration’s talks with Iran in Switzerland are a calculated move, not a surrender. He argues Washington is trying to strip Iran of leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran faces severe internal economic and infrastructure collapse. He also says a Lebanon deal without Israel could ultimately help Jerusalem by preserving freedom of action against Hezbollah.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

World·11m ago

Larry the Cat Outlasts Another British Prime Minister

Larry the cat remains at 10 Downing Street after Keir Starmer’s resignation, extending his run as Britain’s most enduring government resident. The 19-year-old official mouser has now outlasted seven prime ministers and has nearly 900,000 followers on X.

Now 14

World·13m ago

Somali Claim Reignites Questions Over Israel-Somaliland Security Ties

A Somali official claimed Israel deployed about 50 soldiers in Somaliland, including some of Ethiopian origin, but there is no Israeli confirmation. The allegation follows Katz’s remarks about long-running covert ties with Somaliland and a reported Israeli training relationship. Somaliland has denied any Israeli base while acknowledging training cooperation.

Behadrei Haredim

Sports·14m 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

Economy·14m ago

Why Israel's Transport Ministry Is Missing the Freight Shift to Night Hours

In the podcast "The System," Hufit Cohen Ulay and Maor Shalom Suissa examine a plan to shift 40% of truck operations to nighttime hours. They say the Transport Ministry is treating the move as only a partial measure. The item was published on June 22, 2026.

Calcalist

Politics·15m ago

Burning Churches and an Islamization Fears in New York Under Mamdani

The article says Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s first Muslim mayor has fueled fears of Islamization. It links two recent church fires, controversial religious symbolism, and radical-sounding appointments to growing alarm among Christian and Jewish residents.

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Security·16m ago

Man in His 30s Seriously Hurt in Tel Aviv Violence Incident

A man in his 30s was seriously injured in a violent incident on David Tadhar Street in Tel Aviv. MDA received the call at 2:25 p.m. and treated him at the scene.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·17m ago

Lihi Kornowski and Roy Nick Welcome Their Second Child

Actors Lihi Kornowski and Roy Nick announced the birth of their second son, Ram, last week. The couple, married in June 2022, are already parents to Uri, born in September 2023.

Ynet

General·19m 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·19m 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·20m 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.

Now 14·+10 outlets · 64% center

World·20m 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

General·21m ago

Women of the Toldos Aharon community mourn the death of Chaya Rachel Weinberger

Chaya Rachel Weinberger, wife of Rabbi Moshe Yechezkel Weinberger and daughter of Rabbi Yonah Weiss, died at age 50 after a long illness. She was buried on Mount of Olives after a large funeral in Jerusalem, and her family is asking the public to learn Mishnayot in her memory.

Behadrei Haredim

World·24m ago

Nobel laureate François Englert, co-developer of Higgs theory, dies at 93

François Englert, the Belgian physicist who helped develop the theory behind the Higgs boson, died at 93 in Uccle, Belgium. He shared the 2013 Nobel Prize with Peter Higgs for the 1964 theory that led to the 2012 discovery at CERN.

Ynet

Politics·25m ago

Lapid Says New Bennett Alliance Will Drive Major Reforms in Next Government

Yair Lapid said his alliance with Naftali Bennett is meant to win the next government and push long-delayed reforms. He called for drafting ultra-Orthodox men, lowering living costs, restoring security, passing a constitution, and repairing foreign ties.

Walla

Politics·27m 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·32m 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

Politics·32m ago

Knesset panel approves tougher point penalties for phone use and other dangerous driving offenses

The Knesset Economic Affairs Committee approved new traffic-point rules that raise penalties for dangerous offenses and reduce them for some minor ones. The changes, tied to the new administrative traffic-violations system launched in February, will take effect after publication.

Calcalist·+1 outlet

World·33m 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.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center

World·33m 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·35m 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·37m 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

Politics·37m ago

Zelensky Thanks Starmer for Strong Support of Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Keir Starmer on Monday after the British prime minister resigned. He praised Starmer as a major supporter of Ukraine and said he would always be welcome there.

Srugim

Economy·40m 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·40m ago

World Cup schedule features Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland in key group games

Argentina, France, Norway, Austria, Algeria, Jordan, and Senegal are in action in key 2026 World Cup group matches. Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland headline the day as teams chase points and qualification momentum.

Mako

Sports·40m 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·40m ago

World Cup schedule: Messi and Mbappe chase another step forward

Argentina, France and Norway are among the teams in focus as the 2026 World Cup group stage continues. Messi, Mbappe and Haaland all shape the day’s key matchups and lineup news.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

World·41m ago

U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland produce ceasefire framework, Hormuz pledge and Lebanon dispute mechanism

After 18 hours of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, officials said they made progress on a 60-day roadmap, a Hormuz arrangement, and a Lebanon deconfliction mechanism. The sides and mediators Qatar and Pakistan described the negotiations as constructive, while Trump and Iranian officials posted conflicting public readouts.

Channel 13·+9 outlets · 50% center

Sports·41m 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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

General·43m ago

Tel Aviv family court orders catch-up vaccines for two children despite mother’s objection

A Tel Aviv family court ordered catch-up vaccinations for two boys, ages 9 and 7, over their mother’s objection. The judge relied on the divorce agreement and a doctor’s recommendation, and awarded the father NIS 5,000 in costs.

Ynet

World·44m ago

Vance says U.S. sought coordination channel to keep regional truce from collapsing

JD Vance said the U.S. sought a coordination mechanism after talks with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and manage regional ceasefire tensions. He said the goal is to ensure direct communication if Hezbollah fires on Israel, Israel responds, or other clashes break out.

Ynet

Security·46m ago

Drunken Passenger Attacks Police Officer on Ryanair Flight in Viral Onboard Scuffle

A drunk passenger on a Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Palma de Mallorca attacked a police officer during an attempt to remove him from the aircraft. The February 25, 2024 incident was filmed by a passenger, went viral, and sparked calls for stricter enforcement against intoxicated travelers.

Walla

Culture·47m ago

Spicy Merguez Shakshuka Turns a Simple Pantry Meal Into a Hearty One-Pan Dinner

This recipe turns classic shakshuka into a spicy meat version with kosher merguez sausages. It serves 2 to 3 people, takes about 15 minutes, and is finished with eggs cooked in a tomato sauce and served with challah or bread.

Srugim

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