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Politics·8m ago

Economic Committee Approves New Driver Point System with Easier and Stricter Rules

Israel’s Economic Committee approved a revised driver points system that extends it to administrative traffic offenses and combines lighter penalties for some violations with harsher ones for serious offenses. Most changes will take effect within 30 days, while shorter point-validity rules will begin about a year later.

Globes·+2 outlets
Economy·10m ago

Young Donors Are Driving a New Israeli Giving Boom After October 7

Jgive says Israel’s giving habits changed after October 7, with younger donors and overseas contributors taking a leading role. The platform reports 400 million shekels in 2025 donations, including a sharp rise in stock-based giving and foreign donations.

Ynet
Economy·15m ago

Havraa payments set to rise for millions of Israeli workers

The Histadrut and the business sector signed an agreement to raise Israel’s vacation allowance payments. Private-sector rates will rise to 451.5 shekels a day and public-sector rates to 511.6 shekels, pending Labor Ministry approval. The increase is expected to benefit about three million workers and will be paid retroactively if needed.

Now 14·+8 outlets · 57% center
World·15m ago

Italian Mayor Threatened Over Hosting Israeli Community

A mayor in Piedmont, Italy, received a threatening letter with a bullet, warning him not to take in more Israelis and Jews. The threat targeted a local Israeli community that moved there after October 7 through the "Home" project led by Hugo Luzzati.

Kan News·+2 outlets · 67% center
General·16m ago

Rabbi Aharon Salim: Torah Gives Life and Strength in Difficult Times

At a World Torah Fund rally in Deal, New Jersey, Rabbi Aharon Salim said Torah study gives Jews the strength to endure life’s hardest trials. His comments came as the fund campaign continues across the United States and as Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch prepares to join it after issuing a call for a half-hour daily speech fast until the end of the High Holy Days.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·16m ago

Old Photos on Dancing With the Stars Leave Anna Aronov Blushing

Lucy Ayoub surprised viewers on "Dancing with the Stars" on Keshet 12 with old photos of Anna Aronov and Haim Perstein. Aronov laughed off the images, while Perstein joked about one of the costumes. The photos came from a touring show they performed with Hani Nahmias.

Srugim
Economy·17m ago

Could Payment Rings Become the Next Big Consumer Trend?

Payment rings are already sold in Israel and work at contactless terminals, but they have not become mainstream. Influencer Reut Tekani Li has launched a 24K gold payment ring with Shani Kojman and MAX, betting that fashion could make the category take off.

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Economy·24m ago

Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman, died at 100 at home from Parkinson’s complications. He was praised for helping shape modern U.S. capitalism, though critics linked some of his policies to the 2008 financial crisis.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·24m ago

Ashdod lawyer says it has clear evidence in doping complaint against Tiberias

M.S. Ashdod has filed a formal doping complaint against Ironi Tiberias. Attorney Amit Hadad said the club and the Israel Football Association have clear evidence, including photos and witness accounts, and that the case was reported quickly to prevent evidence from being altered.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·25m ago

The Songs That Arose From the Entebbe Raid, 50 Years On

Fifty years after the Entebbe raid, the article traces the songs it inspired in Israel, the Jewish diaspora, and Uganda. It highlights "Eretz Tzvi," "Tzevet Yoni," and "Victory Entebbe" as musical records of the operation's emotions and legacy.

Srugim
Politics·27m ago

Strike Threat in Rehovot as Sabbath Dispute and Workers’ Row Intensify

Rehovot’s municipal workers have declared a general strike for Tuesday as Defense Minister Israel Katz prepares to visit the city. The Labor Court is now considering the city’s request to block the shutdown, which comes amid a separate Sabbath-related dispute over Saturday business openings.

Kikar HaShabbat
Tech·35m ago

Satya Nadella Calls for a Shake-Up in AI’s Closed, Expensive Model

Satya Nadella has publicly challenged the AI industry’s closed, high-cost model and urged a strategic shift. Microsoft is backing that stance by pushing cheaper AI options, exploring DeepSeek, and giving customers more model choice. The move comes as Copilot faces competitive pressure and as regulators scrutinize AI concentration.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 50% center
Politics·37m ago

Lapid Defends Unity With Bennett, Says It Is the Right Path

Yair Lapid defended his alliance with Naftali Bennett on Monday, saying it is the right path to repair Israel. He said the partnership is meant to drive reforms including Haredi conscription, lower living costs, stronger security, a constitution, and better foreign ties.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·37m ago

Report: Dor Peretz Turns Down Dinamo Zagreb Offer

Croatian reports say Dor Peretz rejected Dinamo Zagreb’s offer after a visit to Croatia. The Maccabi Tel Aviv captain reportedly chose to stay in Israel because his family did not want to move abroad.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
Security·38m ago

Police investigate viral video allegedly showing officers having sex beside patrol car

Israel Police is investigating a viral video that appears to show two officers having sex outside a patrol car. The force has not yet identified them or confirmed when the footage was taken, but disciplinary action and possible dismissal are on the table. The report also cites a similar case from about a year ago involving two traffic officers.

Walla
Sports·38m ago

Beersheba Rejects Large Russian Offer for Mohamed Abu Rumi

Hapoel Beersheba rejected a sizable offer from Russian side Akron for Mohamed Abu Rumi. The deal would have doubled his salary, but the club is not looking to sell him now. Abu Rumi joined from Kiryat Shmona in the winter and helped Beersheba win its sixth championship.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·38m ago

ZAKA Works to Repatriate Bodies of Israelis Killed in Two U.S. Tragedies

ZAKA said it has completed the release of two Israelis killed in a Malibu car crash, with burial planned in Yavne and Ramla after the bodies arrive in Israel on Wednesday. The organization is also working with Israeli and U.S. authorities to repatriate three Israelis killed in a Piper PA-28 crash in Maryland.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 57% center
Politics·42m ago

Tel Aviv Court Dismisses Petition Over Shabbat Enforcement at Big Glilot

The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed a petition seeking to compel Ramat HaSharon to enforce its Shabbat business-opening bylaw. The city said it had drafted a new enforcement policy and would uphold the existing rules, leading the judge to say the petition had become moot.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·42m ago

Itay Levy and Sasson Shaulov Release New Duet After Earlier Chart Success

Itay Levy and Sasson Shaulov released a new duet, "Hozer Elayich," on Monday after the success of their previous hit "Hidkamti Mimcha." Shaulov said on Instagram that he had been waiting for the collaboration and called Levy a longtime partner on the journey.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·43m 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
World·43m ago

Behind Trump’s Iran Talks, a Calculated Strategy or a Humiliating Concession?

A reserve IDF officer says the Trump administration’s talks with Iran in Switzerland are a calculated move, not a surrender. He argues Washington is trying to strip Iran of leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran faces severe internal economic and infrastructure collapse. He also says a Lebanon deal without Israel could ultimately help Jerusalem by preserving freedom of action against Hezbollah.

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

Larry the Cat Outlasts Another British Prime Minister

Larry the cat remains at 10 Downing Street after Keir Starmer’s resignation, extending his run as Britain’s most enduring government resident. The 19-year-old official mouser has now outlasted seven prime ministers and has nearly 900,000 followers on X.

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World·46m ago

Somali Claim Reignites Questions Over Israel-Somaliland Security Ties

A Somali official claimed Israel deployed about 50 soldiers in Somaliland, including some of Ethiopian origin, but there is no Israeli confirmation. The allegation follows Katz’s remarks about long-running covert ties with Somaliland and a reported Israeli training relationship. Somaliland has denied any Israeli base while acknowledging training cooperation.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·47m 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
Politics·48m ago

Burning Churches and an Islamization Fears in New York Under Mamdani

The article says Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s first Muslim mayor has fueled fears of Islamization. It links two recent church fires, controversial religious symbolism, and radical-sounding appointments to growing alarm among Christian and Jewish residents.

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General·52m 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·52m 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
World·53m 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·53m 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
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Security10:39 · 1h ago

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

Religious
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Police from the Romach unit arrested a driver and two Palestinians from Hebron on suspicion of smuggling undocumented residents into Israel. The suspects were spotted near Beit Guvrin, close to the security barrier, and then drove north on Highway 6.

When the driver ignored police calls to stop, officers launched a vehicle pursuit. During the chase, all three got out of the car and fled on foot.

After a foot chase, police arrested the trio. The vehicle was seized. The case centers on suspicion that the group was involved in transporting illegal entrants, and police are continuing their handling of the investigation.

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