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Security·3m ago

Netanyahu says troops in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces in southern Lebanon have full freedom to act against threats, with no restrictions. He also said Israel will remain in the security zone there for as long as needed to protect northern residents and all citizens.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·5m ago

Vance sidesteps question on Israeli withdrawal as U.S. pushes regional calm

JD Vance avoided saying whether the U.S. wants Israel to pull out of southern Lebanon, but defended a new regional coordination plan meant to reduce border escalation. He also said Iran agreed to return IAEA inspectors and that negotiations continued past 1 a.m. despite a near walkout.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Sports·8m ago

Manchester United secures land for new 100,000-seat Old Trafford stadium

Manchester United said it has bought the land needed for a new Old Trafford stadium and wider redevelopment project. The plan includes a 100,000-seat arena, 15,000 homes, 48,000 jobs and a claimed $7 billion boost to the UK economy. The club hopes the new stadium will be ready for the 2030/31 season.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Economy·11m ago

U.S. Suspends Sanctions on Iranian Oil for 60 Days Amid Ongoing Talks

The U.S. has suspended sanctions on Iranian oil until August 21 as part of ongoing talks with Tehran. The move could let Iran sell more oil while prices remain above prewar levels and Strait of Hormuz traffic is still constrained.

Globes·+5 outlets · 60% right-leaning
Security·12m ago

Eilat mayor says city needs more than security after Shin Bet warning

Eilat officials responded after a Haaretz report quoted Shin Bet chief David Zini as warning that “the next October 7 will be in Eilat.” The Shin Bet said there is no concrete threat, and Mayor Eli Lankri said the city is prepared but needs broader state investment beyond security.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 71% right-leaning
Sports·14m ago

Ghanaian 'witchdoctor' says he is targeting Harry Kane before England clash

England beat Croatia 4-2 to open the 2026 World Cup and now face Ghana on Tuesday at 23:00. Ghanaian witchdoctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam says he is trying to curse England captain Harry Kane, echoing past claims he made about Cristiano Ronaldo. Kane scored twice against Croatia and is one goal from Gary Lineker's England World Cup scoring record.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
World·15m 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
World·16m ago

Inside Bürgenstock, the secluded Alpine resort hosting U.S.-Iran talks

Bürgenstock, a secluded Swiss luxury resort above Lake Lucerne, is hosting the U.S.-Iran summit mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. The resort’s isolation, security, and high-end facilities made it a natural choice for the talks, and Iranian officials left late Monday while Vice President Vance remained briefly.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·17m 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·18m 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·21m ago

U.S. Eases Iran Oil Sanctions for 60 Days During Swiss Talks

The U.S. Treasury granted a 60-day waiver easing sanctions on Iranian oil, petrochemicals and related services through August 21. The move follows Swiss talks and a U.S.-Iran memorandum in which Tehran agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and allow IAEA inspectors in.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·21m ago

Interior Ministry Demands Enforcement Against Big Glilot Sunday Trading

The Interior Ministry said Ramat HaSharon must enforce its existing bylaw against Saturday openings at Big Glilot. The ministry issued the warning after a court dismissed a petition and said the city's proposed new bylaw is not yet valid.

Now 14·+6 outlets · 67% center
General·29m 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
Sports·31m ago

Argentine Fans Flood Dallas Hoping for Another Messi Masterpiece

Thousands of Argentina fans filled the area around Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, before a World Cup group match against Austria, hoping to see Lionel Messi shine again. Coach Lionel Scaloni said Austria would be a difficult opponent and noted that the tournament’s cooling breaks are changing how teams manage matches.

Walla
General·31m 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·32m 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·33m 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·34m 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·34m 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·34m 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·35m 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·35m 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·35m 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·42m 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·48m 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·51m 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·51m 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·51m 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·52m 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.

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Culture12:09 · 1h ago

Old Photos on Dancing With the Stars Leave Anna Aronov Blushing

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

On Monday night’s episode of "Dancing with the Stars" on Keshet 12, host Lucy Ayoub surprised the judges and audience with unusual archival photos of Anna Aronov and Haim Perstein from the early years of Aronov’s time in Israel. The first image, shown on the large screen, sparked laughter in the studio and visible embarrassment from Aronov.

In that photo, the pair are dressed in elaborate period ball attire, Aronov in a puffed cream-colored gown and Perstein in a tailored tuxedo. Ayoub joked from the stage, "Anna, you look younger today, that is really true," prompting Aronov to laugh back, "Hard photos. Indeed hard photos, I agree with you."

Ayoub then revealed a second photo from the archive, showing the two in traditional rural clothing. Aronov explained that these outfits were not a fashion choice for everyday life, but costumes from a touring stage production that traveled around the world. She said the show was a collaboration with Hani Nahmias.

Perstein closed the moment with a joke of his own, describing his costume as "a maid’s outfit." The full episode and the humorous moments were set to air Monday night on Channel 12.

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