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Politics·4m ago

Lapid tells Deri’s grandchildren to join school, army and work

Opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday addressed the draft-age grandchildren of Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, urging them to study math and English, enlist, and work. He said this was an invitation to shared life, not an attack on ultra-Orthodox identity, and tied it to his future government’s funding policy.

Srugim
Security·6m ago

Border Police Capture ATV Rider After High-Speed Chase on Route 65

Border Police officers chased and arrested a 20-year-old ATV rider from Arara on Route 65 after he sped without plates and ran a red light in Wadi Ara. Police confiscated the ATV, suspended his license for 30 days, and sent him for questioning.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·7m ago

Drones Company Gets NIS 7.2 Million Compensation After Iranian Missile Strike

Welorix said it received about NIS 7.2 million in compensation after an Iranian missile struck Aerosol’s Petah Tikva factory in March. The company has since restarted production at a replacement site and completed its acquisition of 70% of Aerosol for NIS 34 million total commitments.

Globes
Security·10m ago

Shin Bet Chief Warns of Possible Future Attack on Eilat

Shin Bet chief David Zini reportedly warned in closed talks that the next October 7 could happen in Eilat. Eilat’s mayor said there is no concrete threat, while security officials remain divided over the scenario.

Walla·+7 outlets · 63% right-leaning
Security·11m 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·+4 outlets · 80% right-leaning
Security·14m 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·16m 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
Culture·17m ago

Zohar Overhauls 2026 Culture Prizes to Broaden Recognition Beyond Israel's Center

Israel’s Culture and Sports Ministry is introducing a broad 2026 overhaul of its Culture Prizes, adding new awards for peripheral communities, new immigrants, Mizrahi heritage, and creators from boarding schools and youth villages. The ministry says the changes aim to widen state recognition, and new nomination calls will be published soon.

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Politics·19m ago

U.S. Eases Oil Sanctions on Iran for 60 Days Amid Nuclear Talks

The U.S. Treasury issued a temporary general license easing key oil sanctions on Iran through August 21, 2026. The move coincides with nuclear talks in Switzerland and is tied to Iranian commitments on the Strait of Hormuz and IAEA access.

Walla·+6 outlets · 50% center
Sports·22m 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·24m 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·25m 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·26m 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·27m 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·30m 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
Security·32m ago

Police Stop Teen on E-Scooter Without Helmet, Find Loaded Glock

Police in northern Israel arrested a 16-year-old riding an electric bicycle without a helmet and later found him carrying a loaded Glock pistol. He was indicted in Haifa Juvenile District Court, and prosecutors are seeking to keep him detained until the end of proceedings.

Walla·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·37m 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·39m 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·39m 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
Economy·41m 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·42m 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·42m 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·43m 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·43m 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·44m 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·44m 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.

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Politics·51m 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.

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Economy·56m 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.

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Politics12:27 · 1h ago

Trump Posts Mysterious “Daughter” Photo, But It Wasn’t His

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Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The story · English

President Donald Trump sparked confusion online after posting a photo on his Truth Social account on the eve of Father’s Day with the caption, “A wonderful daughter. The honor is mine!!” Users quickly noticed that the young woman in the image was not one of his daughters, prompting a wave of jokes and speculation.

The post renewed questions about the 80-year-old president’s mental state, with some users wondering why he had shared the photo at all and others assuming he had mistaken it for an old picture of Tiffany Trump or Ivanka Trump. The White House declined to respond to reporters’ inquiries.

Canadian podcaster Chris Lebosier mocked the post, writing, “He definitely thinks that’s Tiffany. America needs to have a family meeting with grandpa.” The message drew tens of millions of views and hundreds of thousands of replies and reactions.

Social media users identified the woman as Margo Katsimatidis, wife of billionaire businessman John Katsimatidis. The couple is considered close to Trump, and their daughter Andrea serves as chair of the Manhattan Republican Party. Andrea thanked Trump publicly on X, saying, “Thank you, Mr. President! Thank you for inviting me to your birthday party. It was an amazing gesture, full of so much American pride. And thank you for all you do for America!” The incident was the latest in a string of puzzling posts on Truth Social; a Daily Beast review found Trump published 861 posts last month, more than one an hour around the clock.

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