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Economy·5m ago

Commercial center approved for Haifa’s Sammy Ofer Stadium

Aspen Group has been granted a building permit to build a commercial center at ground level of Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa. The NIS 23 million project will add retail and parking space, with work set to start soon. The aim is to create an all-week activity hub around the stadium.

Mako
Politics·8m ago

Andy Burnham Says It Is Too Early to Talk About Elections

Andy Burnham, seen as the leading contender to replace Keir Starmer, said it is too early to discuss elections. He made the remark after a BBC question about whether he would soon call a general election if he became Labour leader.

Ynet
Economy·9m ago

Ultra-Orthodox housing push takes shape in West Kiryat Gat

Sales have begun for Mishkenot Shir, a new ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in West Kiryat Gat. Developers are offering special launch terms, including a 5-room apartment for NIS 222,000 upfront, as they market the area as a major future Haredi housing center.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·10m ago

Shas threatens to block all coalition legislation over draft and yeshiva laws

Aryeh Deri said Shas will block all coalition legislation until the government advances the Torah study and arrest-related bills. Moshe Gafni issued a similar warning, while ultra-Orthodox leaders blamed Netanyahu for broken promises and stalled legislation.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·13m ago

50-Year-Old Worker Critically Injured After Fall in Petah Tikva

A worker in his 50s was critically injured after falling about 3 meters while working on Misgav Horav Street in Petah Tikva. Magen David Adom treated him and evacuated him to Beilinson Hospital with a head injury.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·16m ago

How Messi Keeps Defying Age at the 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria in Argentina’s 3-0 2026 World Cup opener, in his 200th national-team match. An Athletic report says his longevity comes from strict diet, intense training, and AI-driven medical planning. The piece says he may still have more World Cup football left, with 2030 potentially on the horizon.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·18m ago

Can Rice Cooked in a Meat Pot Be Eaten With Cheese?

Rabbi Yaakov Sini discussed whether rice cooked in a meat pot may be eaten with cheese. The segment focused on the halachic principle of nat bar nat and on differences between Sephardi and Ashkenazi practice. It was presented as part of his daily “Seder Halacha” series.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·18m ago

Can a Candidate Break a Campaign Promise? A Talmudic Discussion Explores the Issue

The first episode of Achvat Torah’s “Sugia BaChulin” asks whether election promises may be broken. It discusses the halachic ideas of retracting a promise, being “mchusar emunah,” and the difference between small and major commitments. The piece was published on 22 June 2026 and links the topic to the Knesset and public responsibility.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Economy·19m ago

Why Bio-Manufacturing, Flying Taxis and Gaming Are Now Investment Stories

The article says a breakthrough in biomanufacturing could slash production costs for doxorubicin and benefit major pharma and synthetic biology firms. It also argues that flying taxis remain bogged down in lawsuits and regulation, while gaming reflects broader chip-supply and geopolitical shifts. For investors, the message is to think long term about infrastructure, regulation and supply chains.

Globes
Politics·19m ago

Smotrich warns of broader campaign against religious Zionist institutions

Bezalel Smotrich accused Yair Golan of seeking to defund the Bnei David pre-army academy in Eli as part of a broader attack on religious Zionist institutions and settlement. He also warned that Golan could become defense minister in a future Gadi Eisenkot government backed by the left and Arab parties.

Arutz Sheva
Culture·20m ago

New Book Recasts the Natziv as a Voice for Jewish Unity

Rabbi Tzuriel Halmish launched a new book on the Natziv of Volozhin and Jewish unity at Kibbutz Ein Hanatziv. The event examined communal separation, the Reform and Conservative movements, and the relevance of the Natziv’s opposition to fragmentation for Israeli society today.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·21m ago

Tzipi Hotovely: Israel Is Fighting for the Western World

Tzipi Hotovely told the JNS policy conference in Israel on Monday that the war against Hezbollah and Iran serves the West as well as Israel. She said Israel must stay in Lebanon’s security zone to protect northern residents and prevent a repeat of October 7 there. She also urged a shift in Israeli public diplomacy toward morality, justice, and historical claims.

Arutz Sheva
Tech·21m ago

Nvidia unveils safety system for robots working alongside people

Nvidia unveiled Halos for Robotics, a safety architecture for autonomous robots working near people in industrial settings. The system combines AI, industrial computing and sensor data, and one of the first adopters will be Agility’s Digit robot.

Calcalist
Politics·21m ago

Tel Aviv Court Drops Sabbath Enforcement Petition Over Big Glilot, but Says Duty Remains

The Tel Aviv Administrative Court dismissed a petition over Sabbath enforcement at Big Glilot after Ramat Hasharon said it had adopted a new enforcement policy. Judge Gilad Hess said the city still must enforce the bylaw effectively, and the petitioners may return to court if enforcement proves insufficient.

Kikar HaShabbat·+5 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Security·22m ago

IDF appoints new commander for Battalion 52 after deadly Lebanon battle

The IDF named Lt. Col. G as the new commander of Battalion 52 after Lt. Col. Dor Gdalia Ben Shimon was killed in southern Lebanon. Ben Shimon died when a tank was hit during combat, and the incident is still under investigation.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·23m ago

Shin Bet Chief Warns of a Possible October 7-Style Attack on Eilat

Shin Bet chief David Zini is reported to have warned in closed-door meetings about a possible October 7-style attack on Eilat. The service says there is no concrete intelligence, while some security officials doubt the scenario.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Economy·24m ago

Holiday Allowance to Rise 8% in Private Sector

Israel’s Histadrut and business-sector employers agreed to raise the private-sector vacation allowance day to 451.5 shekels, pending a Labor Ministry extension order. Public-sector rates were also updated to 511.6 shekels per day, with workers receiving smaller annual gains after years of freezes and cuts.

Arutz Sheva·+9 outlets · 50% center
Sports·27m ago

Curacao’s World Cup formula: family, freedom, and a happier camp

Curacao is drawing attention at its first World Cup for an unusual team policy that lets players live with partners and children in the team hotel. The tiny Caribbean nation has one point from two matches, and goalkeeper Elroy Room set a World Cup saves record in a 0-0 draw with Ecuador.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
Security·28m ago

Southern Jordan Border Called a Growing Security Threat Near Eilat

The head of the Eilot Regional Council warned that the Jordan border near Eilat has become a dangerous smuggling corridor that could turn into a terror route. His remarks followed recent warnings by Shin Bet chief David Zini about Eilat as a possible attack target, and he urged Israel to move more resources to the southern Arava.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·36m ago

Female referee says women calm football matches and earn more respect

Attorney and football referee Mital Gabai appeared on the Israeli show "Fathi and Shai" alongside two other women who love football. She said women improve refereeing, reduce conflict, and often receive more respect from players. Gabai also explained her unusual path into officiating and defended new rules against insults and racist remarks.

Now 14
General·39m ago

Host Examines Trump, Iran and the Claim that Magic Still Works Today

Moshe Mans's program featured Samuel Rosner on Trump, Iran and Israel's strategic challenge, then a segment on whether witchcraft still exists. The show argued that many apparent miracles are illusion or autosuggestion, while also presenting classic Jewish views that either reject magic as fiction or treat it as a lost force.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·40m ago

Sali in Haifa’s Flea Market Is Worth the Wait

Sali, a hard-to-classify cafe-bakery in Haifa’s flea market, has become a destination for food lovers. A review praises its bread, standout dishes, and wine, and says the wait and lack of reservations are worth it. The team plans to open a full restaurant nearby in a few months.

Calcalist
Politics·42m ago

Rabbi Moshe Tzadka Backs the 'Yanuka' Amid Synagogue Demolition Fight

Rabbi Moshe Tzadka issued a handwritten letter defending Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Beeri, the Yanuka, as Rishon Lezion authorities seek to demolish his synagogue. The letter condemns speaking about him, and a close associate says Tzadka was shocked when told about the pressure on the rabbi and the synagogue.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·42m ago

Ramat Gan Synagogue Vandalized After Block Thrown at Entrance

A synagogue in Ramat Gan was badly vandalized this week when someone threw a concrete block and smashed its entrance windows. Worshippers said the site had already been targeted last month, and police are now investigating with no suspects yet.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·44m ago

New Book Seeks to Make Rabbi Nachman Accessible to Modern Readers

Rabbi Dan Hauser has released a new book, "On the Tip of the Toes of Existence," aimed at making Rabbi Nachman of Breslov accessible to modern readers. It combines study of "Likutei Moharan" with practical exercises on faith, trust, and spiritual growth.

Arutz Sheva
World·47m ago

Israel Sets Conditions for Any Withdrawal From South Lebanon

Israel is expected to resume US-mediated talks with Lebanon on Tuesday while setting strict conditions for any withdrawal from South Lebanon. Israeli officials say they will only leave areas that cannot be used for direct fire on Israel, and only gradually after terror infrastructure is destroyed. Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri said any deal must include an Israeli withdrawal, Lebanese army deployment, and disarmament south of the Litani River.

Walla
Security·48m ago

Ben Gvir Slams Gaza-Like Restraint in Lebanon, Says Beirut Should Pay the Price

Itamar Ben Gvir attacked Israel’s Lebanon restraint on Monday, saying the government should respond far more harshly and that Beirut could be hit if attacks continue. He also criticized Netanyahu’s response to U.S. pressure, backed stronger domestic security measures, and lashed out at Naftali Bennett and left-wing critics.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·50m ago

The lesser-known backstory of the Altalena affair

Seventy-eight years after the Altalena was sunk off Tel Aviv, Yossi Sued described lesser-known details about how the Irgun bought and fitted the ship, and how it sailed from France during the first truce of the War of Independence. He said the clash stemmed from Ben-Gurion’s order to stop the vessel at any cost, Begin’s failed compromise proposal, and the shooting that followed at Kfar Vitkin and near Tel Aviv.

Arutz Sheva
Politics·51m ago

Trump Posts Mysterious “Daughter” Photo, But It Wasn’t His

Donald Trump posted a confusing Father’s Day Eve photo on Truth Social, praising a woman as a “wonderful daughter” even though she was not his daughter. The post drew huge engagement, ridicule, and speculation, while the White House declined to comment.

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Sports10:06 · 3h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Gives Youth Midfielder Eran Ginat His First Professional Contract

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Maccabi Tel Aviv announced on Monday that youth-team midfielder Eran Ginat has signed his first professional contract with the club. The deal runs for three seasons and includes an option for one additional year.

Ginat joined Maccabi’s youth academy at age 13 and has developed steadily through the system. He played for the youth team in each of the past two seasons and was an important part of the side that won the national youth championship.

The midfielder has also represented Israel at the under-16, under-17 and under-18 levels, making 16 appearances in total for those age-group teams.

Ginat said the signing fulfilled a long-standing goal. “Since I joined Maccabi at 13, I had a goal and a dream, and I am happy to be closer to realizing them with the signing of my first professional contract,” he said. “From here, I have a lot of work ahead so I can progress as high as possible.”

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