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Economy·7m 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
Politics·9m 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·10m 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·12m 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
Weather·12m 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·12m 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
General·14m ago

Court Rejects Petition Over Saturday Business Operations at Big Glilot

The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed a petition against Ramat Hasharon and Big Glilot over Saturday business activity. The court said the case was moot after the city pledged to enforce its bylaw. The petition, filed in May 2025, had sought fines, closure orders, and other enforcement measures.

Calcalist
Health·16m 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·18m 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·19m 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·19m 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.

Now 14
Sports·21m ago

Portugal Rejects Claims of Ronaldo-Only Passing Plan After World Cup Draw

Portugal midfielder Francisco Conceicao denied that the national team has been instructed to pass only to Cristiano Ronaldo. He said Ronaldo remains an example and a helper for the squad after Portugal’s draw with DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup opener.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·21m ago

Israeli Security Source Says Senior Iranian Officers Are Operating in South Lebanon

An Israeli security source said senior Iranian officers are operating in Mount Taher in southern Lebanon and that their presence has become strategically important. Separately, Iran said talks in Switzerland led to a monitoring mechanism and technical working teams to implement a memorandum covering a halt to fighting in Lebanon.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Health·25m ago

Protein trend among teens raises health and eating-disorder concerns

A TikTok-driven protein craze among teenagers is prompting experts to warn about unbalanced diets and mental-health risks. Dietitian Olga Schneider says teens usually already get enough protein, and extreme high-protein, low-carb eating can harm health and body image.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·26m ago

Knesset Hearing Erupts Over Draft Kosher Certification Law

A Knesset committee hearing on the draft kosher certification law degenerated into a sharp clash between MK Ohad Tal and Religious Services Minister Michael Malkieli’s team. The fight focused on transparency, reporting, oversight, and an appeals mechanism, and ended with no agreement. Further work on the bill will continue after a revised draft is prepared.

Arutz Sheva
Health·26m ago

Caregivers of trauma survivors say they are being left to cope alone

At a ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth conference on PTSD, family caregivers described how the mental health crisis has overwhelmed entire households. Speakers said they are often left without treatment, recognition or support while caring for traumatized relatives.

Ynet
Sports·27m ago

Peretz Trains Alone as Maccabi Tel Aviv Awaits His Decision

Maccabi Tel Aviv opens preseason training Monday, but captain Dor Peretz has yet to decide whether to stay after receiving three lucrative offers from abroad. The club also announced a three-year deal for youth product Eran Ginat, with an option for one more season.

Walla
General·27m ago

Australian Magician Vanishes, Prompting Military-Aided Search

Daniel Hidden, a 26-year-old Australian magician and mentalist, has been missing since June 14 after leaving Gold Coast, Queensland, with his car and caravan later found abandoned. Police, emergency crews and now the Australian Defence Force are searching a forested area near Mount Cougal, with no signs of foul play so far.

Walla
Culture·28m ago

Minister Announces $3 Million for Restoration of Herod’s Pools at Fasayil

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu announced 3 million shekels for restoring Herod’s Pools in Fasayil during a Friday site visit with MK Zvi Sukkot. The visit followed a youth volunteer cleanup effort and came amid a wider government push to expand heritage projects in Judea and Samaria.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·29m ago

Religious Zionism Pushes New Knesset Drive to Bring Torah Principles Into Legislation

The Religious Zionism faction held a Knesset conference promoting Torah and Jewish-law principles in legislation after the preliminary passage of a Basic Law on Torah study. Speakers, including MK Tzvi Sukkot and Dr. Tzvika Mor, said Israel’s national strength and future depend on deeper integration of Torah and Jewish identity in public life.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·30m ago

Knesset Clash Erupts Ahead of Hearing on Efforts to Ban Ra'am

MK Gilad Kariv tried to stop a Knesset committee hearing on a bid to outlaw Ra'am, triggering an unusual clash in the corridors of parliament. The hearing followed a Channel 14 report alleging ties between Ra'am figures and terror organizations, including Mansour Abbas's presence at a Turkey meeting with Hamas and Islamic Jihad officials.

Now 14
Economy·30m ago

Workplace trauma is becoming a labor-market problem, panel says

A panel at a ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth conference said post-trauma is increasingly affecting Israeli workers and employers. Speakers called for government action, manager training and broader mental-health support, citing reserve duty, labor shortages and productivity losses.

Ynet
General·30m ago

40-Year-Old Worker Moderately Hurt on the Job in Ashkelon

A 40-year-old worker was moderately injured while on the job on Tsahal Street in Ashkelon. Magen David Adom treated him at the scene and took him to Barzilai Hospital with a chest injury.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Health·31m ago

Histadrut seeks nationwide PTSD care network, not just a Tel Aviv center

Histadrut acting chairman Roi Yaakov said Israel needs a nationwide PTSD treatment system, not a single central center in Tel Aviv. He said the federation is already applying this model through its survivor support fund and is pressing the state to add rehabilitation staff and resources.

Ynet
Politics·31m ago

Kfar Yona Mayor Says Residents Will Block Car Protest Near Military Prison

Kfar Yona Mayor Albert Tayeb says residents will gather at Givat Alonim to stop an expected protest convoy from reaching Prison 10 on Wednesday. He says the action is meant to protect residents from repeated road blockages, not to target Haredim. The planned convoy is part of wider protests over recent arrests of yeshiva students.

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Sports09:18 · 1h ago

Trey Lyles Confirms He Is Leaving Real Madrid

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

Trey Lyles has confirmed he will leave Real Madrid when his one-year contract expires, a development that could affect Hapoel Tel Aviv and the NBA market. The 30-year-old forward has been linked both to the Israeli club and to a possible return to the NBA.

Lyles said, "Madrid was great, but it is time. It was a great experience." He joined Real on a one-season deal and helped the club reach the EuroLeague championship game.

In a strong EuroLeague season, Lyles averaged 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He also scored 24 points in the final against the Greek team.

For now, reports say his first preference is to go back to the NBA after one year in Europe. That leaves his next move open as his Real Madrid chapter comes to an end.

Read the original at N12