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Security·2m ago

IDF to Hold Morning Drill in the Golan Heights Tomorrow

The IDF will hold a military exercise in the Golan Heights tomorrow morning. Security forces said the public should expect noticeable movement and explosions, but there is no security concern.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·4m ago

Two Police Officers Wounded in Montreal Shooting Near Kosher Restaurant

Canadian media reported a shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges district near a Hilton hotel and a kosher restaurant. Two police officers were injured, and the incident occurred while Canada is co-hosting the World Cup with the United States and Mexico.

Ynet·+6 outlets · 71% center
Politics·6m ago

Channel 14 Host Slams Israeli Media Praise for Gadi Eisenkot

Channel 14 presenter Yaara Zard attacked the Israeli left-wing media’s positive coverage of Gadi Eisenkot on Monday. She quoted praise from Nahum Barnea and Raviv Drucker and said it reflects a broader anti-Netanyahu media bias.

Srugim
Culture·13m ago

Legendary Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94

Clive Davis, the influential music executive behind Columbia, Arista and J Records, died at 94 at his Manhattan home. He transformed major artists’ careers, later became a Grammy-winning industry figure, and remained active at Sony Music until his death.

Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·15m ago

Dadi Shemhi: I’ll back the side that helps avoid another election

Reserve Brig. Gen. Dadi Shemhi said he would support whichever side helps prevent another Israeli election and political deadlock. He said he would push for broad unity, including cooperation between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot, and would back Eizenkot if Likud refused a fair offer.

Srugim
Politics·16m ago

Israel Police to Compensate 13 Anti-Government Protesters After Illegal Searches

Israel Police will pay more than 600,000 shekels to 13 anti-government protesters who were subjected to illegal invasive searches after arrests in Jerusalem. Senior legal officials told Commissioner Danny Levi the officers could not be defended, prompting a settlement without police admission of wrongdoing.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 67% center
Sports·16m ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks Heat Up Between Boston and Miami

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded within 24 hours, with Boston and Miami the main contenders. The Bucks are weighing a Celtics offer centered on Jaylen Brown against a Heat package built around Tyler Herro, prospects and draft picks.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
General·18m ago

Labor Court Halts Regev Strike in Rehovot, Keeping Katz Visit on Schedule

The Labor Court in Israel delayed a planned indefinite strike by Rehovot municipal workers after the city sought an urgent injunction. If the municipality transfers about 3.9 million shekels by Tuesday 1:00 p.m., the strike will be canceled, and Defense Minister Israel Katz’s visit will proceed as scheduled.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·18m ago

Argentina opens World Cup 2026 group stage against Austria

Argentina met Austria at 8:00 p.m. in Group J of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi, two days before turning 39, began another tournament as Argentina sought its fourth title. Austria entered with a best-ever finish of third place in 1954.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·19m ago

Defense Ministry Says Regional Threats Persist Despite Damage to Iran-Backed Militias

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram said Israel’s regional enemies have been weakened but remain a threat, especially militias in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen. At a Ministry workshop on Thursday, officials argued that security measures alone are insufficient and that the eastern region also needs civilian development and settlement growth.

Walla
Sports·23m ago

Official: Martin Demichelis appointed RB Leipzig coach

RB Leipzig announced Martin Demichelis as its new coach on Monday evening. The Argentine leaves Mallorca less than a month after extending his contract there, and said the Spanish club will receive compensation.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·28m 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·29m 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
Economy·30m ago

Buying an iPhone Abroad Can Bring Hidden Compatibility Problems

Buying an iPhone abroad can save money, but different regional models may have incompatible SIM, eSIM, lock, network, or warranty terms. The article warns buyers to verify the exact model, unlock status, network support, and warranty before paying.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·33m 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·35m 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·36m 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.

Mako·+4 outlets · 80% center
Weather·44m 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·44m 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.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Politics·45m 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·46m 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
Sports·1h 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.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
Economy·1h 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.

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General15:32 · 1h ago

Meta reshuffles WhatsApp leadership, taps Cred founder to take over

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Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
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Meta is replacing the head of WhatsApp after seven years of stability at the top. Will Cathcart, who has led the messaging platform since 2019, is stepping down, and Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg announced the change on Facebook on Monday.

His successor will be Kunal Shah, the Indian tech entrepreneur and founder of fintech company Cred. Shah will leave his active role as Cred’s chief executive to focus on running WhatsApp. Cathcart is not leaving Meta entirely, and will move into a new management role inside the company, though Meta has not yet fully described that position.

The move also deepens Meta’s ties to India. According to Bloomberg, the company will invest $900 million in Cred, taking a 20 percent stake in the startup. Cred’s app lets users pay bills and earn rewards and benefits for making payments through its system.

During Cathcart’s tenure, WhatsApp introduced several major changes, including end-to-end encrypted chat backups in 2021, expansion to iPad devices, advertising inside the service, and private AI-based conversations with Meta’s official bot, Meta AI. Zuckerberg praised Shah, saying he built Cred into one of India’s most important technology companies and brings a builder’s mindset and broad global outlook to the role.

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