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Security·3m 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·5m 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·8m 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·10m 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·11m 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·13m 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·14m 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·15m 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·16m 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·19m 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·26m 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·28m 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·29m 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·30m 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·30m 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·31m 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·31m 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·32m 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·32m 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·33m 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·33m 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·40m 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·45m 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·48m 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·48m 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·49m 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·49m 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·51m 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·54m 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·54m 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.

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Sports12:23 · 1h ago

Yuval Hochshter Signs with German Club Bamberg

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Yuval Hochshter has officially signed with German side Bamberg and will play in the Bundesliga next season. The move was completed through his agent, Nadav Mor, after earlier reports from Sport5 and Channel Sport.

Hochshter, a young forward and the Israeli league’s breakout player of the season, is taking his first step in overseas basketball after a rapid rise. He was named the league’s Discovery of the Season following a strong breakthrough campaign with Ironi Kiryat Ata, and Bamberg said he was joining a club that finished third in Germany last season and will compete in the FIBA Champions League next year.

The player drew interest from several leading Israeli teams, but chose to continue his professional career in Germany. Kiryat Ata viewed him as one of the club’s biggest recent success stories, alongside Ben Saraf, who also won Discovery of the Season and later left the team for Ulm in Germany.

In 25 regular-season games, Hochshter averaged 18.6 minutes, 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.

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