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Sports·7m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv eye Cyprus center back Stelios Andreou

Maccabi Tel Aviv have opened preliminary discussions to sign Cyprus defender Stelios Andreou. The 23-year-old, who plays for Widzew Łódź and is contracted until 2029, is valued at about 2 million euros and would be a costly target.

N12
Economy·8m ago

Histadrut, Employers Agree to Raise Vacation Benefit Payments

The Histadrut and employers reached an agreement Monday to increase vacation benefit payments for workers in Israel. The higher rates will apply in both the private and public sectors and may affect 2 million to 3 million employees.

Kan News·+10 outlets · 56% center
Culture·8m ago

How Danny Avdija Turned a Difficult NBA Start Into Success

A new book on beginnings uses Danny Avdija’s rocky first months in the NBA as a case study in persistence. It says his hard work after injuries and criticism led to a $55 million contract, the largest in Israeli sports history.

Mako
Economy·9m ago

Supermarket Electronics Deals Often Hide Parallel Imports and Different Warranty Coverage

Israeli supermarket chains are selling electronics at lower prices, but many of the products are parallel imports. The article says shoppers often learn only after purchase that warranty and service differ from official-import products. Consumer groups say the disclosure is too hidden, while regulators say the information appears on the product packaging.

Now 14
Culture·9m ago

Eden Fines Says Her Fears Turned Into Dreams in a Year of Marriage and Growth

Model Eden Fines turned 29 and shared a personal reflection on the year she married singer Osher Cohen and moved to Caesarea. She said the year changed her, helped her rediscover herself, and turned her fears into dreams. Her planned birthday surprise was spoiled, but the couple still celebrated at home.

Now 14
Politics·16m ago

Avi Maoz Accuses Rothman of Blocking Western Wall Bill

Avi Maoz asked coalition chairman Ofir Katz to move the Western Wall bill out of Simcha Rothman’s committee. He accused Rothman of delaying a measure meant to block High Court intervention and warned the coalition would be blamed if it fails this Knesset session.

Now 14
Economy·21m ago

Commercial center to be built at Sammy Ofer Stadium

Aspen Group has been granted a building permit to develop a commercial center at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa. The NIS 23 million project will include retail and parking space and is meant to keep the area active throughout the week.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·24m 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
Culture·24m ago

New Bnei David branch begins in Ganim with historic first Torah gathering

About 40 students visited Ganim for the first team-building day of a new Bnei David yeshiva branch ahead of its opening on the first day of Elul. The day included the first tractate completion in Ganim in about 21 years, with leaders framing the move as part of northern Samaria’s renewal.

Srugim
Economy·25m 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·27m 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·30m 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
World·30m ago

German Journalist Freed After Five Months in Syrian Detention, Colleague Still Held

German journalist Eva Maria Mickelmann has been released after about five months in Syrian detention and returned to Berlin. Her colleague, Kurdish Turkish journalist Ahmet Polat, remains missing and is believed to be detained in Syria. The case emerged amid instability in Syria after Assad’s fall and fighting around Raqqa.

Ynet
Sports·32m 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·34m 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·34m 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·35m 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·35m 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·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·36m 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·37m 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·38m 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·38m 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·39m 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·40m 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
Sports·43m 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·44m 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
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Sports11:48 · 1h ago

Beersheba Rejects Large Russian Offer for Mohamed Abu Rumi

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

Hapoel Beersheba has turned down a major offer from Russian club Akron for attacking midfielder Mohamed Abu Rumi, as the Israeli champions focus on strengthening the squad and preventing further departures before the new season. The report said the club is not currently planning to sell him.

Akron, a lower-table team in Russia’s top division, reportedly offered Abu Rumi a base salary of about 400,000 euros a year, roughly twice what he earns in Beersheba. The move surfaced on Monday, June 22, 2026, as the club prepares for the start of the season.

Abu Rumi joined Beersheba from Kiryat Shmona during the winter transfer window. Since then, he has scored one goal in his last 12 appearances in red and helped the team win its sixth league title.

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