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

General·6m 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·6m 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·7m 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·+1 outlet · 50% center

World·11m 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·11m 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

World·13m ago

Three Killed in Light Plane Crash in Maryland Identified

Three people, Yoav Bomerind, Elad Neidik, and David Rabinovitch, were killed in a light plane crash in Maryland yesterday. Two will be buried in Israel and one in Toronto.

Kan News·+10 outlets · 64% center

Economy·14m 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·14m 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·14m 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·14m 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·15m 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·15m 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

World·15m ago

Vance says nuclear talks with Iran made progress, IAEA oversight agreed

J.D. Vance said U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland have made progress. He said Iran agreed to IAEA oversight and that the sides reached understandings on the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon.

Now 14

General·17m 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·18m 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

Culture·21m 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

Politics·22m 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

Health·22m ago

Health workers warn of postwar strain as rehabilitation needs surge

Eli Gabai said demand for mental health treatment and rehabilitation in Israel has surged since October 7. He told a ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth conference that caregivers are facing heavy emotional strain and many are leaving the field.

Ynet

World·23m ago

After Switzerland talks, Vice President J.D. Vance says progress was made

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance spoke on Monday after two days of talks in Switzerland. He said there was progress and cited an agreed mechanism to prevent friction as part of the ceasefire framework.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Politics·24m 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.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 67% center

Security·26m 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

World·27m 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.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 57% center

Sports·28m 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

Security·28m ago

Tel Aviv suspect to be indicted over hidden filming in fitting rooms, rape count not yet included

Israeli police and prosecutors moved to indict Gur Levi, 25, of Tel Aviv, over secretly filming women in changing rooms and fitting rooms. A rape complaint against him remains under separate investigation and is not included in the planned indictment.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% center

Politics·28m ago

Likud MK Oser Shkalim backs IDF operations in Lebanon, supports party primaries

Likud MK Oser Shkalim told Channel 7 that the opposition is weakening Israel from within and that the IDF should be backed in Lebanon. He also endorsed Likud primaries and said the Knesset should not be dissolved until legislative options are exhausted.

Arutz Sheva

Politics·32m ago

Election Panel Debates Overseas Voting for Service Volunteers and Polling Stations in Nursing Homes

The Knesset Constitution Committee debated election-law changes including ballot boxes in nursing homes and voting rights for national service volunteers abroad. Coalition members resisted the nursing-home plan over fears it would aid Avigdor Liberman, while the elections authority said it had no objection to overseas voting for about 150 to 240 volunteers.

Ynet

Health·32m ago

Mental health chief says not everyone needs a psychologist amid rising demand for care

Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer said not everyone needs a psychologist or psychiatrist, stressing family and community support. Speaking at a ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth conference, he warned that therapist shortages and long waits can leave worsening patients needing medication first.

Ynet

Politics·34m 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·34m 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·35m 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·39m 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·40m 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·41m 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

Health·41m ago

New training track aims to prepare ultra-Orthodox play therapists for children scarred by war

A play-therapy school says war has left children with hidden emotional scars and is launching a new training track for ultra-Orthodox women. The program is designed to meet community needs and will combine online classes with monthly in-person sessions in central Israel.

Kikar HaShabbat

Culture·42m ago

Scooter Braun Becomes Sydney Sweeney’s Closest Confidant as Romance Deepens

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun’s relationship has grown from a surprise romance into a close, highly visible partnership. Sources disagree on whether Braun is simply supportive or has become too influential in her life.

Ynet

Politics·45m ago

Coalition MK’s Testimony Could Affect Supreme Court Challenge to Rivallo Appointment

Sharren Haskel said coalition lawmakers were forced to photograph their votes in the Knesset election for State Comptroller. Her testimony could affect High Court petitions challenging Michael Rivallo’s appointment, which center on alleged harm to ballot secrecy.

Now 14

Security·47m ago

Police Arrest Three Suspects After Highway 6 Chase Over Suspected Smuggling of Palestinians

Police arrested a driver and two Palestinians from Hebron after a chase on Highway 6. The three were suspected of smuggling undocumented residents, and their car was seized.

Kikar HaShabbat

Politics·48m 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·48m ago

Agent says Hailaly is edging toward a big summer move, while several other futures remain unresolved

Agent Boaz Goren said Anan Hailaly is close to a major summer move, with Napoli among several interested clubs. He also addressed the uncertain futures of Eli Dasa, Sean Weissman, Lisav Eissat and Matthias Nahel.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Sports·49m 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

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