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World·8m ago

13 Dead, 66 Injured in Gas Facility Explosion in Qatar

Qatar's Interior Ministry said an explosion at gas facilities in Ras Laffan killed 13 people and injured 66. A prior report had listed 54 injuries and 18 missing.

Kikar HaShabbat·+6 outlets · 57% center
Economy·9m ago

Fattal Opens New Luxury Yacht-Themed Hotel in Herzliya Marina

Fattal Hotels opened The Yacht, a 1 billion-shekel luxury hotel next to Herods Herzliya Marina, in partnership with Yitzhaki. The 325-room property includes 85 suites, two chef restaurants, a spa, event spaces, and rooftop areas.

Globes·+4 outlets · 75% center
Politics·13m ago

Goldknopf asks police to investigate former Arad mayor over ‘urban intifada’ remark

United Torah Judaism leader Yitzhak Goldknopf asked police to investigate former Arad mayor Nisan Ben Hamo over his call for an “urban intifada” against Haredi residents. The remarks followed disruptive Gur Hasidim protests in Arad after the release of an arrested yeshiva student. Ben Hamo rejected the complaint and accused Goldknopf of hypocrisy.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Culture·18m ago

Shayli Serebryanikov Denies Rumors About Omer Tsipori’s Sexuality

Shayli Serebryanikov, recently eliminated from Big Brother, denied online rumors about her partner Omer Tsipori’s sexuality. She said fake profiles had impersonated him, insisted he is straight, and said the couple plans to move in together in Raanana after the season.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·19m ago

Maccabi Haifa Begins 2026/27 Preparations, with Dolev Haziza Set to Report

Maccabi Haifa has started preparations for the 2026/27 season, including medical tests and preseason training. Dolev Haziza is expected to report even though the club has told him he is not in its plans, while the squad will go to Hungary next week for a training camp.

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World·20m ago

Texas Tesla Crash Kills Woman After Car Leaves Road, Strikes House

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house in Katy, Texas, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila while the driver-assistance system was reportedly engaged. Authorities say driver Michael Butler cooperated and showed no signs of alcohol or drug use, while the cause remains under investigation.

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Security·21m ago

Footballer Omar Dahan Says He Has No Link to Match-Fixing Suspicions

Omar Dahan said he is the footballer arrested in a suspected illegal gambling and match-fixing probe, and denied any connection to the allegations. Police say the 21-year-old forward is also suspected of money laundering and tax offenses in a wider extortion case linked to criminals from Migdal HaEmek.

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Tech·22m ago

AppsFlyer Raises Over $1 Billion From Google, Meta, Unity and Moloco

AppsFlyer raised over $1 billion in a Series E round at a $2.7 billion valuation, with Google, Meta, Unity and Moloco each taking a minority stake. CEO Oren Kaniel said the money will speed up measurement and AI workflow development as the company works toward an IPO.

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Security·28m ago

Shin Bet says Eilat faces no concrete threat after alarm over closed-door remarks

After a Haaretz report sparked alarm, Israel’s Shin Bet said Eilat faces no concrete or immediate threat. City and regional leaders said security is prepared, though one local council head warned the Jordan border area remains vulnerable to smuggling and potential terrorist infiltration.

Behadrei Haredim·+7 outlets · 63% right-leaning
Politics·28m ago

Iran denies agreeing to admit nuclear inspectors

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it has not agreed to admit IAEA nuclear inspectors. The ministry said cooperation will continue under Iran’s safeguards commitments and parliament’s decisions, while Tasnim reported no approval had been given by negotiators or officials.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
General·28m ago

12-Year-Old Boy Moderately Hurt in Electric Scooter Crash in Ar'ara

A 12-year-old boy was moderately injured after hitting a pole while riding an electric scooter in Ar'ara in the Negev. He received initial treatment at a local clinic and was evacuated by Magen David Adom to Soroka Medical Center with a head injury.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·32m ago

Bennett? no. Article criticizes Justice Isaac Amit over Supreme Court appointments battle

A commentary on a High Court hearing about the Judicial Selection Committee accuses Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit of defending a closed judicial power structure. It says the dispute, which took place yesterday, is tied to upcoming appointments of top legal and judicial officials and the broader clash between the government and the courts.

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Politics·32m ago

Attorney General to Ask High Court to Void Israel Land Authority Chief Appointment

Israel's attorney general will ask the High Court to cancel Yehuda Eliyahu's appointment as head of the Israel Land Authority. The move follows a reported conflict of interest involving a selection committee member, and the government must now decide whether to drop the appointment or defend it in court. The decisive High Court hearing is set for July 1.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Sports·33m ago

Messi Chases World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Face Austria

Argentina and Austria faced off Monday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington in the second round of World Cup Group J. Lionel Messi was one goal away from becoming the tournament's all-time leading scorer after his hat-trick against Algeria. Both teams entered with three points, and the remaining group fixtures were already set.

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Tech·34m ago

Instagram Brings Its TV App to Samsung Screens in the U.S.

Instagram has launched its TV app on Samsung screens in the United States. The app, already available on Amazon Fire TV and Google TV, brings Reels and Stories to the living room and is testing new casting, horizontal-video, and longer-form features.

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Politics·41m ago

Likud Urges Fixed Cameras in Every Polling Station Amid Election Integrity Concerns

Likud MK Amit Halevi proposed placing fixed cameras in every polling station, while the Central Elections Committee’s acting director general strongly rejected the idea. The proposal followed State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman’s warning that foreign influence could pose a real threat to Israel’s 2026 elections.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·51m 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.

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Politics·53m 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·1h 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.

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World·1h 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.

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Security·1h 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.

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Sports·1h 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.

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Health14:23 · 1h ago

Brisk Yeshiva Head in Critical Turn After Planned Hospital Discharge

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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Rabbis and students across the Torah world are praying for Rabbi Abraham Yehoshua Soloveichik, the head of Brisk Yeshiva, after a sudden and serious deterioration in his condition. He was hospitalized for the third time on Monday afternoon in the intensive care unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

Soloveichik has been in the hospital for about two weeks after feeling unwell in his heart and undergoing a complex cardiac operation. His condition worsened afterward, and he was moved for continued life-saving treatment. Over the past week, doctors had seen cautious optimism as his condition improved significantly.

Earlier on Monday, family members were preparing for his planned discharge, and he was already in the process of leaving the hospital. At the last moment, however, his condition sharply declined, prompting medical staff to rush him back and readmit him under close ICU monitoring.

Following the alarming news, learning in Brisk institutions and yeshivas was halted, and large numbers of people gathered to recite Psalms. The public was urged to intensify prayers and pleas for the full and speedy recovery of Rabbi Abraham Yehoshua ben Atill, amid the other sick of Israel.

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