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Omer Dahan Reveals He Was the Footballer Arrested in Gambling Probe

Omer Dahan said he was the footballer arrested in a police probe into illegal betting and match-fixing. Police had previously said the suspect was a player from one of Israel's major clubs, in an investigation linked to a gang from Migdal HaEmek.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 75% center
Politics·13m ago

Former Arad Mayor Urges “Urban Intifada,” Prompting Demand for Police Probe

United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf asked police to investigate former Arad mayor Nissan Ben Hamo after Ben Hamo called for an “urban intifada” during unrest over a Gur Hasid protest. Ben Hamo defended his remarks, while current Mayor Yair Maayan backed the right to demonstrate and urged equality for all residents.

Ynet
Politics·13m ago

Yair Golan Says He Would Form a Government With Mansour Abbas

Yair Golan said he would build the next government with Ra'am and Mansour Abbas, calling Abbas a proven and workable coalition partner. He ruled out any party from the current coalition and sharply attacked Religious Zionism and Bezalel Smotrich.

Srugim
Politics·15m ago

Channel 12 Retreats in Court After Criminal Allegations Against Nir Barkat

Channel 12’s defense in Nir Barkat’s NIS 12 million lawsuit appears to soften its earlier criminal allegations against him. The filing admits the report was about concerns and questions, not proven crimes, and says it lacks official documents for its claim about Barkat’s alleged PUSH holdings.

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Sports·22m ago

FIFA's New 'In Contest' Metric Adds a Fresh View of Possession

FIFA has improved its “In Contest” statistic for the 2026 World Cup to better explain control of the ball. The metric tracks time when neither team clearly has possession, adding context to traditional possession data.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·22m ago

When Supercars Became Yacht Status Symbols

The article traces how wealthy elites turned rare supercars into yacht decorations, especially in Monaco and the French Riviera. It highlights the Ferrari F40, including a 2023 crane-lifted display on a luxury yacht before the Monaco Grand Prix.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·31m ago

Officers Say Gaza Yellow Line Rules Were Softened, Army Denies Any Change

Israeli officers told ynet that Gaza Division commander Brig. Gen. Liron Batito changed how troops apply rules of engagement along the yellow line. The IDF denied any change, but officers warned the move is weakening deterrence and endangering forces.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·33m ago

Attorney General’s Office to Back Petition Against Judea Eliyahu’s Appointment as Israel Land Authority CEO

Israel’s attorney general’s office will tell the High Court to cancel Yehuda Eliyahu’s appointment as director general of the Israel Land Authority. The move follows a Calcalist report about a conflict involving a selection committee member whose company did business with the Housing Ministry. The government must now decide whether to accept the legal opinion, restart the selection process, or defend the appointment at the High Court before a July 1 hearing.

Calcalist
Sports·33m ago

Photo of Nicotine Pouch in Michael Olise's Locker Sparks Concern in France

An online photo from France’s locker room appeared to show a VELO nicotine pouch box in Michael Olise’s cubicle, prompting concern on social media. The report explains what snus is, notes its health risks, and says the image spread online on June 21, 2026.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·33m ago

Netanyahu Drops Bid to Cancel Likud Primaries Amid Internal Revolt

Benjamin Netanyahu has backed away from a plan to cancel Likud primaries and replace them with an appointments committee. He hopes the concession will help him win 8 to 10 personal slots on the Knesset list, but David Bitan is leading the resistance.

Srugim·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Sports·34m ago

Messi Still Chasing World Cup Records in 2026

Lionel Messi set and matched several World Cup records at the 2026 tournament, including becoming the all-time leading scorer and the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick. He also extended records for appearances, captaincies, assists and goals from outside the box, while chasing more milestones.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Economy·37m ago

Alan Greenspan, longtime Fed chairman, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, who chaired the U.S. Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, died at 100 at his home. He was praised for guiding the economy through growth and crises, then later criticized over interest-rate policy linked to the housing bubble.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 67% center
Security·37m ago

IDF to Disband Northern Home Guard Units After Ceasefire

The IDF will start disbanding northern alert squads after the Lebanon ceasefire and a shift to full routine. Reserve members begin demobilizing Thursday, and all remaining squad and defense platoon personnel are due to be released Sunday.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·39m ago

Iran Says IAEA Inspectors’ Entry Was Not Approved in Talks

Iranian media said Monday that admitting IAEA inspectors was not approved in negotiations, contradicting U.S. claims of progress. Tasnim said Iran is intentionally preserving nuclear ambiguity about enriched-material storage locations to deny the U.S. sensitive intelligence.

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Sports·41m ago

Aymen Hussein Overcomes a Harrowing Past to Star for Iraq at the World Cup

Aymen Hussein overcame family tragedy, poverty and injuries to become Iraq’s star striker. He scored Iraq’s first World Cup goal since 1986 in a 4-1 loss to Norway after being detained for seven hours in Chicago. Iraq now hope he can help them challenge France or earn a point against Senegal.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·42m ago

Nine More Northern Communities Granted Border-Defense Status

Nine northern Israeli communities were officially recognized on Monday as confrontation-line localities. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the move grants them the recognition and benefits tied to that status.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 80% right-leaning
World·49m ago

Declassified U.S. Files Renew Scrutiny of Fauci Over COVID-19 Origins

Declassified U.S. intelligence documents have renewed allegations that Anthony Fauci misled Congress about Wuhan coronavirus research and then withheld relevant information from the CIA. The files also reignite debate over COVID-19’s origin, while U.S. officials continue to review possible legal options even though the usual perjury deadline has passed.

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Politics·52m ago

Expanded Supreme Court panel set for elections comptroller petition

An expanded High Court of Justice panel has been assigned to hear a case related to the elections for the state comptroller. The five-justice bench includes Itzhak Amit, Noam Sohlberg, Daphne Barak-Erez, Gila Canfy-Steinitz, and Ruth Ronen.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·55m ago

IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Nukhba Operative Who Held Omer Shem Tov

The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Hamas Nukhba operative Sabai Zaher Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna in northern Gaza over the weekend. Israel said he took part in the October 7 attack, helped hold Omer Shem Tov captive, and worked on terror plots during the war. In a separate strike, three armed Hamas operatives were also killed in northern Gaza.

Kikar HaShabbat·+8 outlets · 56% right-leaning
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Sports13:53 · 1h ago

Manchester United Buys Land for New 100,000-Seat Old Trafford Project

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

Manchester United said on Monday, June 22, 2026, that it has secured ownership of the land needed for a new Old Trafford stadium, advancing the club’s redevelopment plan launched last year. The project calls for replacing the current ground with a stadium of at least 100,000 seats, alongside a broader regeneration of the area around the iconic venue.

The newly acquired site is about 25 dunams in size and sits less than half a kilometer from the present stadium. United said it will now begin preparations and talks with stores and companies that may lease retail space around the future complex.

According to the club’s official statement, the wider redevelopment is expected to bring 15,000 new homes and create 48,000 new jobs. United estimates the overall project will inject $7 billion into the British economy.

The club hopes the new stadium will be ready for use starting in the 2030/31 season. Manchester United described the land purchase as a “milestone moment” in its plan to transform Old Trafford.

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