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Sports·5m ago

Official: Demichelis Named Leipzig Head Coach

RB Leipzig appointed Martín Demichelis as its new head coach on Monday. The Argentine left Mallorca less than a month after renewing his contract there, and said the Spanish club would receive compensation.

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Security·10m ago

Katz Denies Limits on IDF Action in Lebanon, Says Troops Have Full Freedom

Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports of tight fire restrictions on IDF forces in southern Lebanon. He said troops have full backing and full freedom of action against threats in Lebanon, Gaza and elsewhere, and will keep destroying Hezbollah infrastructure.

Srugim·+5 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·11m ago

Iran Issues New Threat Against Trump

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday. Representative Abdullah Haji Sadeghi said Iran would not rest until it “drowns” Trump in its “sea of rage.”

Srugim
Politics·15m ago

Tally Gotliv Says She Will Seek Justice Ministry in Next Government

Likud MK Tally Gotliv said she will seek the Justice Ministry in Israel’s next government. In an interview with Channel 14, she tied the demand to open primaries and called for sweeping changes to the legal system. She also attacked senior legal officials and said right-wing governance requires the judiciary to know its place.

Srugim
Security·18m ago

Reused Passwords Exposed in Massive Fortinet Credential Cache

Researchers found FortiBleed, a massive cache of valid Fortinet credentials that could expose 74,000 systems in 21,000 organizations worldwide. The leak, linked to password reuse and credential stuffing, involved more than 1 billion automated login attempts. Experts urge unique passwords, multi-factor authentication, and regular credential checks.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·18m ago

Rare offside call denies Uruguay a World Cup win

Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup after a late winner was ruled out by VAR for an unusual offside. The decision left Uruguay with two points from two games and a tough final group match against Spain.

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Weather·26m ago

Temperatures Dip Midweek Before Returning to Seasonal Norms

Israel’s weather is forecast to shift from a brief cool-down on Tuesday, June 23, to hotter, more oppressive conditions on Wednesday. By Thursday and Friday, the heat should ease slightly back to seasonal norms, with little change expected on Saturday.

Srugim
Security·26m ago

Report: IDF Severely Restricts Its Operations in Lebanon

The New York Times reported that the IDF has been significantly restricted in Lebanon, according to two Israeli sources. Soldiers may fire only against immediate threats unless the chief of staff approves, and demolitions in the security belt now need senior authorization.

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Politics·27m ago

Organizers Launch Car-Convoy Protest Planned for Wednesday at 4 p.m.

An organized car-convoy protest is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m., with multiple convoys set to drive slowly toward a military prison and back. Police say they will review any request under the law, but unauthorized convoys could lead to enforcement and fines.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·29m ago

Former National Insurance chief calls treasury surplus deal unlawful

Former National Insurance Institute chief Meir Spiegler defended the 2018 long-term care reform and rejected a State Comptroller claim that it hurt the agency’s finances. He also called the surplus agreement with the Finance Ministry “blatantly illegal” and said he was threatened when he tried to halt it.

Kan News
Security·44m ago

IDF Announces Large-Scale Drill in Eilat Bay Tomorrow Morning

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.

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Sports·44m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Starts Training Without Kenny Miller or Dor Peretz

Maccabi Tel Aviv opened preseason training on Monday at Kiryat Shalom without incoming coach Kenny Miller and midfielder Dor Peretz. Miller is expected to take charge next season, while Peretz's future remains undecided amid ongoing talks with Maccabi and interest from abroad.

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Economy·45m ago

Tim Cook Warns Apple Price Hikes Are Coming as Memory Costs Surge

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.

Globes
Sports·49m ago

Alex Pereira Says He Is Afraid to Fight Again After UFC Loss and Appeal

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.

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Sports·50m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Treats Game 4 as Must-Win After Cutting Final Deficit to 2-1

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.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
Culture·51m ago

Culture Ministry to Restore Achievement Prizes and Add New Categories

Israel's Culture Ministry plans to restore its achievement prizes after canceling dozens of awards about six months ago. The new 2026 framework adds categories for peripheral artists, Eastern heritage, and other groups, while also reviving the traditional prizes.

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Culture·51m ago

Abiya Sherman Says War Deepened His Mission to Make Music and Shape Israeli Culture

Abiya Sherman said roughly 650 reserve days in the war deepened his resolve to release his debut album and shape Israeli culture. In a podcast interview, he described seeing friends killed, performing at a wedding hours after a burial, and dedicating songs to fallen friends. He is also fundraising for the album and hopes someday to perform at Caesarea.

Srugim
World·55m 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.

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Economy·55m 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.

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Culture·55m ago

Legendary Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94

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.

Ynet
Politics·1h 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.

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Politics15:04 · 1h ago

Ronen Bar Fires Back at 'Generals' Rebellion' Docu-Series Ahead of Premiere

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The story · English

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar issued a rare public attack on the documentary series "Generals' Rebellion" just hours before its debut on Channel 14 on Monday at 10:30 p.m. His comments came ahead of the first episode of the four-part series, which is based on Eran Tadmor's bestseller.

The series examines relations between Israel's political leadership and the security establishment in the years before October 7 and during the war. It argues that senior security officials acted over the years in ways that undermined the elected leadership's standing and the government's ability to set policy.

Bar rejected the claims and said they distort reality. "The claims are false and include partial, biased quotations that distort the picture," he said. He also said, "The reasons that led to the massacre can only be investigated by a state commission of inquiry."

Bar added, "Anyone with Israel's security in mind has nothing to fear." Channel 14 said his full response will be published after the premiere airs tonight.

Read the original at Now 14