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Security·3m ago

Israeli forces kill Hamas Nukhba operative who held Omri Shera?

The IDF and Shin Bet killed senior Hamas Nukhba operative Sabaaei Zaheer Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna in northern Gaza on Saturday. Israel says he helped hold Omri Shem Tov hostage and later planned attacks against IDF forces, while a separate airstrike killed three armed Hamas men.

Srugim·+7 outlets · 63% right-leaning
Security·9m ago

Eilat and Shin Bet Issue Joint Reassurance After Security Alarm

The Shin Bet and Eilat municipality issued a joint statement Monday denying any concrete threat to the city. Mayor Eli Lankri said Eilat is prepared for visitors and called for continued investment in security and civilian resilience.

Srugim·+7 outlets · 63% right-leaning
Health·9m ago

Brisk Yeshiva Head in Critical Turn After Planned Hospital Discharge

Rabbi Abraham Yehoshua Soloveichik, head of Brisk Yeshiva, suffered a sudden deterioration on Monday and was returned to intensive care at Hadassah Ein Kerem in Jerusalem. He had recently improved enough that discharge had been planned after about two weeks in hospital following heart surgery. Learning was stopped in Brisk institutions, and prayers were organized for his recovery.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·11m ago

Why Qatar and Pakistan Want a Lebanon 'De-Confliction Cell'

Qatar and Pakistan said a new Lebanon de-confliction cell will be set up to support an end to military operations, but details are unclear. Israeli analysts say the mechanism is unlikely to work without Israel, Hezbollah and a real enforcement structure.

Globes
General·17m ago

Jerusalem ceremony honors Haredi civil service volunteers

A Jerusalem ceremony honored hundreds of Haredi civil service volunteers during appreciation week. The event included career guidance sessions and awarded certificates to several outstanding volunteers serving in Magen David Adom, Israel Police, and United Hatzalah.

Behadrei Haredim
World·18m ago

US Eases Iran Oil Sanctions After First Day of Talks

The United States issued a 60-day waiver allowing Iranian oil production and sales after one day of Swiss talks. The sides also reported progress on Hormuz passage and IAEA access, while mediators said negotiations aim for a final deal within 60 days. Separately, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has full freedom of action in southern Lebanon.

Ynet·+8 outlets · 57% right-leaning
Economy·19m ago

Israeli Workers Set for Higher Vacation-Allowance Payments After New Labor Deal

Israel’s Histadrut and the business sector have signed a deal that will significantly raise vacation allowance payments for millions of workers. The new rates take effect only after the labor minister signs an extension order, which will apply the agreement across the private sector.

Srugim·+11 outlets · 50% center
General·20m ago

Three New Yeshivas to Open This Elul in Northern Samaria

Three new yeshivas will open this Elul in northern Samaria, in Mount Ebal, Ganim and Dothan Valley. The Mount Ebal institution will be led by Rabbi Aviad Shinwal as a branch of Alon Moreh, with local leaders casting the move as part of broader settlement expansion.

Behadrei Haredim
Tech·23m ago

Users Report Outage on X

Users reported a disruption on X. The article gives no details on the cause, scope, or duration of the problem.

Ynet
Security·23m ago

IDF to Release Northern Home Guard Units as Ceasefire Takes Hold

The IDF told northern home guard units they will be released on Sunday after the ceasefire and a new security assessment. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will keep full operational freedom in southern Lebanon and remain in the buffer zone as needed.

N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
Culture·26m ago

One-Pot Chicken and Gnocchi for an Easy Lunch

Mor Eliyasi shared a one-pot chicken and gnocchi recipe for a quick, comforting lunch. The stew is cooked on the stove, then briefly browned in a 190 C oven before serving hot with parsley.

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Politics·27m ago

Nine More Northern Communities to Be Recognized as Border Zone Areas

Defense Minister Israel Katz said nine more northern communities will be officially recognized as part of Israel’s conflict line zone. The status will make them eligible for benefits and support provided to such localities.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·27m 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·30m 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
World·31m ago

Qatar says Lebanon occupation must end as U.S.-Iran deal nears finalization

Qatar's prime minister said Lebanon's occupation must end and said understandings have been reached on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. He said the U.S. and Iran are working toward a final agreement, even as he criticized Israeli actions and warned that further escalation could affect the talks.

Behadrei Haredim
Economy·31m 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·35m 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·38m 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·40m 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·41m 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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Sports·42m ago

Salah Reaches 68 Egypt Goals, Closing in on Hosam Hassan’s Record

Mohamed Salah scored his 68th goal for Egypt in a 3-1 win over New Zealand, leaving him one away from Hosam Hassan’s all-time national-team record. Egypt advanced to the next stage, and Salah will have a chance to equal the mark against Iran on Saturday.

Ynet
Sports·46m 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·47m 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·49m 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·50m 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·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·51m 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·54m 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·56m 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
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Culture13:00 · 1h ago

Can a Candidate Break a Campaign Promise? A Talmudic Discussion Explores the Issue

Religious
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English

The first episode of "Sugia BaChulin," a new series from Achvat Torah, examines whether a person may retract a promise, when someone is considered "mchusar emunah" in Jewish law, and the difference between a minor promise and a serious commitment.

The program connects a Talmudic discussion with everyday life and raises practical questions about personal responsibility, keeping one’s word, and obligations in ordinary conduct. The article frames the issue through the lens of election promises, asking whether a campaign pledge may be broken.

The episode is presented as a broad halachic and ethical inquiry rather than a political commentary, and it highlights how classical sources speak to current questions. The piece was published by Yair Fried on 22 June 2026 at 16:00.

The accompanying image shows the Knesset plenum, underscoring the connection to public promises and political life.

Read the original at Behadrei Haredim