IDF observers reportedly forced into heat, several faint

Politics·44s 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

Sports·4m 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·5m 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

Security·6m 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·7m 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·9m 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·9m 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

Economy·10m ago

Alan Greenspan, Influential Former Fed Chairman, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, the Jewish American economist and former Federal Reserve chairman, has died at 100, NBC reported. He led the Fed for 19 years and helped steer the U.S. economy under four presidents.

Ynet

World·10m 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·11m 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

World·14m 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·17m 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·22m 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·22m 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·23m 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·23m 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·25m 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.

Now 14

World·27m 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·27m 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·30m 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·30m 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·30m 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·30m 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·31m 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·31m 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·33m 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·34m 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·36m 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·37m 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

Health·39m 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·39m 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·40m 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·43m 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·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning

World·43m 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·44m 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·45m 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·45m 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·48m 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·49m 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·50m 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

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