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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·9m 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·10m 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.

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World·14m 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.

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Economy·17m 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.

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Sports·17m 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.

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Sports·18m 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·25m 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
Politics·27m 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·29m 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·30m 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·31m 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·37m 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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Sports·37m 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.

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Security·38m 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.

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Politics·42m 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.

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General·43m 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.

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Economy·44m 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.

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Politics·51m 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.

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Sports·52m 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.

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Maccabi Haifa Monitoring Danish Midfielder Mathias Christensen

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Maccabi Haifa is reportedly pursuing reinforcements for next season and has its scouting network looking as far as Scandinavia. A Danish report published Monday says the Israeli vice-champions are showing strong interest in midfielder Mathias Christensen, with close monitoring of the player from Aalesund in Norway.

Christensen, 24, is described as one of Scandinavian football’s pleasant surprises over the past year. He revived his career at FC Helsingor in Denmark, then moved to Norway last summer, where he became a key player for Aalesund and helped lead the club to promotion to the top division in January.

His production has drawn attention, with 9 goals and 14 assists in just 37 appearances for Aalesund. Those numbers, unusual for a central midfielder, are part of what has put him on Haifa’s radar.

A transfer, however, would be complicated. Christensen is under a long-term contract with Aalesund through the end of 2028, and other clubs are also chasing him. The report says Belgian surprise package RAAL La Louvière has already submitted several formal offers, but Aalesund has yet to respond and is holding firm. Dutch side Heerenveen is also following him closely.

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