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Culture·5m 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·6m 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.

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Security·6m 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
Security·13m 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·15m 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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Sports·19m ago

Yuval Hochstetter signs with German side Bamberg

Yuval Hochstetter has signed with Bamberg and will play in Germany’s Bundesliga next season. The Ironi Kiryat Ata forward, the Israeli league’s breakthrough player, chose the German club after attracting interest from several top Israeli teams.

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Sports·21m ago

Germany Deals with Schlotterbeck Blow After Ivory Coast Win

Germany lost Nico Schlotterbeck to a knee ligament tear after its 2-1 win over Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup. The Borussia Dortmund defender is out for the rest of the tournament, and Antonio Rüdiger is expected to start against Ecuador.

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Security·25m ago

Reports Say Dozens of Israeli Troops Deployed in Somaliland

Somali reports say about 50 Israeli soldiers have been deployed in Somaliland, possibly under a mutual security arrangement. The story says Somaliland has also offered Israel a military site for potential use against Iran, while officials on both sides acknowledged covert security cooperation.

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Economy·27m 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·31m 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.

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World·32m 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.

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General·32m 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·33m 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·33m 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·40m 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·40m 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.

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Culture·41m 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·44m 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·51m 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·53m 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.

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Sports·53m 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.

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Security·54m 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·54m 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.

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World·55m 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·58m 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.

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Culture·59m 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.

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Politics·59m 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.

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World·1h 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.

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Knesset Committee Approves Moving Torah Study Basic Law Despite Legal Objection

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Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

The Knesset House Committee approved on Monday moving the proposed Basic Law: Torah Study from the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee to the Knesset Committee, despite opposition from the Knesset legal adviser. The procedural move shifts responsibility for the bill away from the Constitution Committee, headed by MK Simcha Rothman, to the Knesset Committee, headed by MK Ofir Katz.

The Knesset website listed the item as a proposal to transfer the bill from one committee to another. The bill itself passed its preliminary reading last week by 56 votes to 43.

The proposal seeks to enshrine Torah study as a basic value of the State of Israel. Reports after the preliminary vote said it is also intended to strengthen the status of Torah learners amid the wider debate over military conscription.

The approval comes as ultra-Orthodox parties are pressing to advance the legislation quickly, after months of disputes over yeshiva students' status, budgets for the ultra-Orthodox public, and clashes with the positions of the government and Knesset legal advisers.

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