The IDF says a large military drill will be held Tuesday morning in the Eilat Bay area. Officials say it is a routine annual exercise, with heavy military movement expected, and any real incident would trigger immediate public instructions.
Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that rising memory-chip costs may force the company to raise prices, possibly starting with the iPhone 18 in September. Analysts say AI-driven chip shortages, supply disruptions and higher component costs could push up prices across Apple’s product line and the wider electronics market.
FIMI sold another stake in Bet Shemesh Engines to Harel Insurance in an off-market deal worth about NIS 530 million. After the sale, FIMI still holds shares worth about NIS 800 million, while its total return on the 2016 investment has reached 11 times.
Alex Pereira has appealed his loss to Ciryl Gane at the UFC White House event in Washington, D.C. After accusing referee Herb Dean of allowing illegal back-of-head strikes, Pereira said he is “afraid to go back to fighting” and suggested he may have already done his part in the sport.
Israel’s government approved moving several Interior Ministry powers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, but not the authority needed to revoke property tax discounts from draft evaders. The legal adviser says the omission violates a High Court order.
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 54.8% of the vote, a result that strengthens his bid to lead Labour after Keir Starmer’s resignation. The count also went viral because Burnham stood beside Count Binface and an animal-rights activist dressed as a fox.
Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 4 of the Israeli league final tomorrow at 8:50 p.m., trailing the series 2-1. Coach Dimitris Itoudis and players Tomer Ginat and Guy Palatin said Hapoel sees itself as the underdog but believes defense and rebounding can force another win.
Hapoel Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 4 of the Israeli Basketball Super League final on Monday at 8:50 p.m. after pulling the series to 2-1. Coach Dimitris Itoudis and players Tomer Ginat and Guy Palatin said the team must win as the underdog to stay alive.
Atilla Somfalvi is joining Channel 10, Israel’s economic channel, to host a new flagship program on real estate. The channel, launched in early 2025 and owned by a company in Isaac Mirilashvili’s media group, is expanding its programming lineup.
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.
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.
Clive Davis, the legendary American music executive who helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and many others, died Monday in New York at 94. His seven-decade career included leading Columbia Records, founding Arista and J Records, and remaining active until his death. In his later years, he wrote a memoir and said music was still central to his life.
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.
Hundreds of Meir Institute students and dozens of rabbis spent Shabbat in Nof HaGalil for the institute’s annual citywide event. Mayor Ronen Plot and local officials urged alumni to settle in the city, and the visit ended with an emotional priestly blessing by Rabbi Dov Bigon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 15-year-old illegal resident from the West Bank was arrested after allegedly trying to steal a car in Ness Ziona and leading police on a chase. His detention was extended by court, and prosecutors are expected to file charges soon.
Iran said it did not negotiate its nuclear program in Switzerland and made no new commitments, while US officials said the talks produced progress and an opening for IAEA inspectors. The US also issued a 60-day sanctions waiver for Iranian oil trade, but tied it to conditions including access for inspectors and free passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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.
Izik Saidian says Israel’s post-October 7 trauma is far broader than many realize, and that his own recovery led him to help others. The former Golani soldier, whose 2021 self-immolation helped spur reform in PTSD care, now runs an association supporting about 200 trauma survivors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portugal plays Uzbekistan on Tuesday in its second 2026 World Cup match after drawing 1-1 with Congo. A Portuguese fan and media poll said Cristiano Ronaldo should not start, but coach Roberto Martinez is still expected to keep him in the lineup.
Former Labor MK Emily Moatti said Monday she will run in the primaries of Yair Golan's Democrats party. Her announcement follows former Meretz MK Mossi Raz's decision on Sunday to also seek a place on the joint left-wing list.
Meta is replacing WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart with Cred founder Kunal Shah. Meta will also invest $900 million in Cred for a 20 percent stake, while Cathcart moves to another internal role.
Marco Rubio will visit the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain from Tuesday to Thursday, the State Department said. He is also expected to meet the Gulf Cooperation Council as Gulf leaders voice concern over a U.S.-Iran understanding and a $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund.
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.
Israel’s Knesset Economic Committee approved sweeping changes to the traffic points system. Minor violations will lose points faster, while dangerous offenses such as running red lights and using a phone while driving will bring harsher penalties.
Tzachi Braverman, formerly Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, has been called to a Civil Service Commission hearing before a possible suspension. Prosecutors are considering indicting him on fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction of justice, subject to that hearing.
Police and the Tax Authority are investigating the theft of smuggled cigarettes worth tens of millions of shekels from eight containers stored under customs supervision near Ashdod Port. The goods, which were evidence in smuggling cases, were removed over the weekend and the breach was discovered only days later.
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.
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.
Meitav led Israel’s provident-fund industry in May with NIS 2.4 billion in inflows from rivals, extending its lead over competitors. Mor Gemel ranks second in assets, while Altshuler Shaham recorded the biggest outflows.
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.
Expanded Supreme Court panel set for elections comptroller petition
Religious
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The story · English
The expanded panel for the High Court of Justice case concerning the elections for the state comptroller has been set. The justices assigned are Itzhak Amit, Noam Sohlberg, Daphne Barak-Erez, Gila Canfy-Steinitz, and Ruth Ronen.
The article does not provide further details about the petition itself, the legal arguments, or a hearing date. It only reports the composition of the enlarged bench that will hear the matter.
