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World·2m ago

Qatar blast at Ras Laffan factory kills 13, injures 66

Qatar’s energy minister said 13 people were killed and 66 injured in yesterday’s explosion at the Ras Laffan plant. He said it was an accident, not sabotage, and that the country’s energy facilities, Ras Laffan port, and natural gas exports were not affected.

Ynet·+5 outlets · 67% center
Politics·5m ago

Police Still Weigh Rally of Cars Toward Prison 10 as Organizers Await Approval

Israeli police have not yet decided whether to approve a Wednesday car convoy protest toward Prison 10. The march is being organized mainly by Agudat Yisrael, while Degel HaTorah has not finalized its participation. Police say they support the right to protest but will not allow public disorder.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·6m ago

Report: U.S. Grants Iran Sanctions Waiver on Oil

A Hebrew breaking-news brief reports that the United States formally granted Iran a waiver from oil sanctions. The notice provides no additional details about the exemption or its terms.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·7m ago

U.S. Treasury Says Some Iran Oil Sanctions Will Be Lifted for 60 Days

The U.S. Treasury secretary said sanctions on Iranian oil sales will be lifted for 60 days after successful talks in Switzerland. The announcement indicates a temporary easing of pressure on Iran, but no details were given on which sanctions will be removed.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·8m ago

Report: Shin Bet chief warned Eilat could face the next October 7-style attack

Shin Bet chief David Zini reportedly warned in closed meetings that the next October 7-style attack could target Eilat. The Shin Bet denied any concrete threat, while local officials said the city is prepared but needs stronger security and emergency investment.

N12·+6 outlets · 71% right-leaning
General·16m ago

First Wedding Set Inside the Great Beit Midrash of Shevet Halevi

The Shevet Halevi Hasidic court will hold its first wedding inside its great Beit Midrash in Bnei Brak on Wednesday, 9 Tammuz. The marriage is for the rebbe’s granddaughter, and the event will follow strict halachic rules about women’s access, partitions, and music. The court says the move also helps reduce wedding costs.

Behadrei Haredim
General·18m ago

Alex Sklar Files NIS 3 Million Defamation Suit Against Efi and Tzvika Nave

Alex Sklar filed a NIS 3 million defamation and damages suit against Efi Nave and Tzvika Nave over alleged false ethics complaints to the Israel Bar Association. Tzvika Nave has already sued Sklar for NIS 10 million, and both brothers dismissed the new case as baseless.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·20m ago

Netanyahu Says IDF Has Full Freedom to Thwart Threats in Southern Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said IDF troops in southern Lebanon have full freedom to stop any threat. He said Israel should stay in the southern Lebanon security zone as long as needed to protect northern residents and all Israelis.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 80% right-leaning
Economy·20m ago

The Real Problem Is Not English, It Is How Israeli Managers Communicate

An opinion piece argues that Israeli managers do not usually fail in English because of grammar, but because they overfocus on performance instead of communication. It recommends three skills, listening, validation, and better follow-up questions, and says these matter more than perfect language in business settings.

Globes
General·21m ago

Mitsubishi plans a new Pajero, but Israel will be left out

Mitsubishi will unveil a new Pajero in the fall, but it will not be sold in Europe or the U.S., preventing Israeli certification and commercial imports. The SUV will use a ladder-frame Triton-based platform, while Mitsubishi in Israel will continue leaning on the seven-seat Outlander.

Walla
Sports·21m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv opens talks for Cyprus defender Stelios Andreou

Maccabi Tel Aviv has started initial talks to sign Stelios Andreou, the 23-year-old Cyprus international defender. Andreou plays for Łódź, is under contract until 2029, and is valued at about 2 million euros.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·22m 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
Sports·22m ago

How Deni Avdija Turned Early NBA Struggles into a Breakthrough

Micha Lutzky’s new book uses Deni Avdija’s early NBA struggles with the Washington Wizards as a case study in starting over. It says his injuries, criticism, and limited role led to hard work, improvement, and a $55 million contract, the biggest in Israeli sports history.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·23m 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·23m 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·29m 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·35m 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·38m 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
Politics·38m ago

Knesset Committee Ejects Arab MK After He Refuses to Condemn Terror

At a Knesset Education Committee hearing on incitement in Arab education, chairman Zvi Sukkot expelled MK Samir Ben Said after Ben Said refused to condemn terror. The session featured testimony from a former Hamas figure and sharp calls for tougher oversight of Arab-school curricula.

Arutz Sheva
Culture·38m 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·39m 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·41m 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·43m 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·44m 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·46m 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·48m 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·48m 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
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Security12:03 · 1h ago

Lt. Col. G Named New Commander of IDF’s 52nd Battalion After Fatal Battle Loss

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Two days after the death of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Simchon, the commander of Battalion 52, the IDF appointed a new battalion commander, Lt. Col. G. He is expected to assume the post in the coming days.

G began his military career in the 188th Armored Brigade, where he held a series of roles. When the war began, he served as operations officer in Fire Brigade 215. He later commanded the northern sector command post and fought in the Gaza Strip.

Over the past year, he also established the Dead Sea command post, known as Battalion 843. The appointment comes as the battalion’s command has changed repeatedly since the war started.

Ben Simchon is the fifth commander of Battalion 52 since the outbreak of the war. Lt. Col. Daniel Ella led the unit at the start of the fighting until he was wounded in Rafah. He was replaced by Yehuda Shalev, who was also seriously wounded in Jabaliya in October 2024, in the incident in which Brigade Commander Col. Ehsan Daxa was killed. The third commander, Or Yuel, was seriously wounded about two months ago in Lebanon, before Ben Simchon was killed in combat there.

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