Naftali Bennett Pushes Back on Right-Wing Criticism, Defends His Security and Political Views

Naftali Bennett rejected right-wing criticism on Tuesday during a JNS conference speech. He defended his political stance, said he could work well with Donald Trump while preserving Israel’s independence, and called for freedom of action against Hezbollah and other terrorists in Lebanon.

Srugim

Julián Álvarez Says He Wants Out of Atlético Madrid as Barcelona Circle

Julián Álvarez publicly said he wants to leave Atlético Madrid and move to Barcelona after Argentina beat Austria in Dallas. Barcelona is preparing a 120 million to 130 million euro bid, while Atlético is demanding his 500 million euro release clause and may file a FIFA complaint.

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Engagement in Bnei Brak unites two Tversky families

An engagement celebration for the Spinka Rebbe’s granddaughter was held at the Spinka synagogue in Bnei Brak. The groom also comes from the Tversky rabbinic family, making both sides Tversky on every branch. The event was photographed by Shuki Lerer.

Behadrei Haredim

Hapoel Tel Aviv adds Oturu for Game 4, Maccabi keeps Walker out

Hapoel Tel Aviv registered Dan Oturu for Game 4 of the playoff final against Maccabi Tel Aviv, replacing Jonathan Motley. Maccabi made no changes and left Lonnie Walker out again ahead of Tuesday night’s game, which Hapoel needs to win to tie the series 2-2.

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Satmar Rebbe's Brief Montreal Visit Draws Large Crowds and Fundraising Push

The Satmar Rebbe spent 36 hours in Montreal for the completion of the community’s new Naishtadt Talmud Torah building purchase. He visited institutions, donors, and Kiryas Tosh, while private planes were used for the brief trip.

Kikar HaShabbat

Ukraine Opens Captured Russian Weapons Data to Western Experts

Ukraine has launched TROPHYLAB, a restricted digital platform that gives Western defense experts access to technical data on captured Russian weapons. Kyiv says the database already holds 115 items and more than 225 studies, and may also allow physical inspection of some systems.

Kikar HaShabbat

Dollar Nears 3 Shekels as Tel Aviv Shares Fall Again

The U.S. dollar rose to around 3 shekels for the first time since early April. At the same time, Tel Aviv’s main stock indices opened lower by more than 1%. The article links the currency move to regional tensions and reports of an emerging U.S.-Iran agreement.

Ynet

Michal Kisus Herzog Named CEO of Discount Capital After Leaving Bank Hapoalim

Michal Kisus Herzog has been appointed CEO of Discount Capital, the investment arm of Israel Discount Bank. She is leaving Bank Hapoalim, where she headed Hapoalim Tech, replacing Hila Himi after her February resignation announcement.

Globes·+1 outlet

Police File Charges Notice After Illegal Resident Allegedly Assaulted Teen in South Tel Aviv

Israeli police filed a prosecutor’s statement on Tuesday against a 37-year-old Palestinian illegal resident suspected of attacking a 16-year-old boy in South Tel Aviv. The suspect was arrested shortly after the report, and an indictment is expected in the coming days.

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Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures Doron Leidner on a Three-Year Deal

Hapoel Tel Aviv has officially signed Doron Leidner after exercising its purchase option from Olympiacos. The left-back, who spent last season on loan, agreed to a three-year contract after the fee was reduced from about 700,000 euros to 300,000 euros.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center

Petition to Supreme Court Seeks to Freeze Housing Lottery Over Military Status Rule

An urgent petition has asked Israel’s High Court of Justice to freeze the “Apartment at a Discount” lottery over a new military-status eligibility rule. The petition says the rule was applied immediately to thousands of families with existing certificates, without notice or appeal, and seeks to extend registration and suspend the draw.

Arutz Sheva

Parents of beheaded IDF officer Nirel Zini seek full burial for their son

The parents of Nirel Zini, an IDF Givati officer killed and beheaded on October 7, 2023, are demanding that he be brought to full burial. In a ynet interview, they appealed for help, including directly to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Ynet

Miami Lands Antetokounmpo in Blockbuster Deal as Milwaukee Starts Over

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Two-Ingredient Trick Restores Burnt Pots to a Shine

A Hebrew consumer article describes a cheap cleaning hack using crushed charcoal and lemon juice. It says the mixture can remove stubborn burn marks from pots and make metal cookware shine again.

Kikar HaShabbat

Neit Injured on "Dancing with the Stars" Amid Fears He May Withdraw

Neit Bozolic was injured on the Israeli show "Dancing with the Stars," and the report asks whether he will have to quit. The article gives no details about the injury, but says the situation has created concern about his continued participation.

Srugim

Meta suspends employee monitoring program after internal data leak

Meta has suspended an employee-monitoring program used to collect keyboard, mouse, and screen activity for AI training after an internal security flaw exposed the data companywide. Meta says it discovered the problem on June 18, fixed it within four hours, and will only restart the program if its data protections prove effective.

Calcalist

Cato Networks Drops Plan to Lease Tel Aviv Office Building as AI and Dollar Pressures Reshape Market

Cato Networks has scrapped plans to lease Tel Aviv’s House of Farmers office building, saying its current and planned office space will be sufficient. The decision comes amid AI-driven shifts in Israel’s tech sector and a weaker dollar, which are pressuring office demand and hiring plans.

Calcalist

Satmar Donor Pledges $3.5 Million for School Complex Expansion

At a special event in Kiryas Yoel, Satmar signed an agreement for a $3.5 million cash donation from businessman Hanania Friedman. The funds will go directly to contractors building the group’s education complex, alongside a previously announced $5 million donation from Yoel Landa.

Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning

Netanyahu Tells Court He Was Written Off Twice in His Political Career

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified Tuesday at the Tel Aviv District Court in his corruption trial. During defense questioning, he said he was politically written off in 1999 and again after his 2006 defeat, and his testimony is expected to end within days.

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In Lebanon, faith in Washington is weakening and Israel is seen as the steadier power

Channel 14 commentator Yaakov Bardugo says Lebanese and regional confidence in Washington is fading, while Israel is increasingly seen as the stable security anchor. He argues Netanyahu is the only leader capable of dealing with the U.S. and that Israel must keep pressure on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Nasrallah Was Shaken by Pager Attack Before His Killing, Close Associate Says

Wafik Safa says the pager attack attributed to Israel deeply shook Hassan Nasrallah before his killing. He said Nasrallah stopped eating, looked transformed, and acknowledged that Israel had carried out a major intelligence penetration. Safa also said Hezbollah failed to foresee that Israel would reach Nasrallah and damage the group’s missile power.

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Zendaya Turns Spider-Man Press Tour Into a Black-and-Red Fashion Statement

Zendaya and Tom Holland have begun promoting "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" in Europe as newly confirmed spouses. Zendaya used the tour to showcase spider-themed black-and-red outfits in London, Madrid, Amsterdam and Berlin, while Holland praised their private but supportive marriage.

Ynet

Israeli benefit club backtracks after announcing men-only World Cup final event

Haver, an Israeli benefit club for security-force personnel and families, announced a men-only World Cup final viewing event in Rishon LeZion and then reversed itself within hours. After criticism from the Women’s Lobby and a Walla inquiry, the club opened the event to women and said it does not discriminate.

Walla

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Urges Gratitude for Those Who Help You

Kikar HaShabbat published a 60-second daily encouragement clip with Rabbi Yigal Cohen. He uses a lesson from Chovat HaLevavot to urge gratitude toward anyone who helps you.

Kikar HaShabbat

Outgoing Colombian President Accuses Israel of Election Interference

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro says Israel hacked the election systems that decided Sunday’s presidential vote. While Petro demands scrutiny and refuses to accept the result, winner Abelardo de la Esparría has received congratulations from Israel and outlined a hard-line agenda.

Kikar HaShabbat·+8 outlets · 56% center

Madonna Hints at Rift With Daughter Lourdes While Reflecting on Family Losses

Madonna hinted in Interview magazine that her relationship with daughter Lourdes Leon may have been strained, and said family trauma helped inspire her new album Confessions II. She tied the project to the deaths of her brother Christopher Ciccone and stepmother Joan, while Lourdes’ past comments about Madonna’s controlling parenting were also revisited.

Ynet

Dana Varon Says Gadi Eisenkot Is Not Really Right-Wing

Dana Varon, speaking on Channel 14's morning show, argued that Gadi Eisenkot is being marketed as right-wing or centrist despite his alliances and supporters. She said the public judges him by his partners and donors, not by labels.

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Israeli Soldier Barred From Temple Mount After Waving Flag, Group Says Due Process Was Denied

A combat soldier serving in southern Lebanon was banned from the Temple Mount for two months after waving an Israeli flag there. His lawyers say police issued the order without a hearing, despite advance notice that he was heading into combat, and are demanding a review and cancellation.

Arutz Sheva

Rami Levy's Drone Company Moves Toward Tel Aviv Listing at 100 Million Shekel Valuation

Cando Drones, controlled by Rami Levy, has filed a draft prospectus for a Tel Aviv listing. The company wants to sell 19% of its shares at a 100 million shekel valuation despite modest revenues and continued losses. Its earlier attempt to go public through a merger failed, and it previously raised money in January 2026 at a 40 million shekel valuation.

Calcalist·+1 outlet

IDF Prepares to Pull Back in South Lebanon After Pushing Deep Into Hezbollah Territory

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon are using a lull after a deadly weekend to reinforce positions and prepare for a likely withdrawal to rear defensive lines. Troops and military sources say the army is deep inside Hezbollah territory, but is now shifting from conquest to creating a defined security buffer north of the Litani River.

Ynet

Shimkha Bresler Says Protective Steps Are Being Taken After Partner’s Identity Was Exposed

Shikma Bresler publicly addressed the exposure of her partner, a veteran Shin Bet employee, by MK Tali Gottlieb. She accused the government of deliberately harming state security and said protective steps are now being taken at home.

Srugim

Ronaldo Debate Grips Portugal After Flat World Cup Showing

Cristiano Ronaldo is under heavy criticism in Portugal after a poor showing in the 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2026 World Cup. Despite growing calls for him to be dropped, coach Roberto Martinez is expected to start the 41-year-old against Uzbekistan on Tuesday night.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center

Israeli Cinema Surges Into a Busy Summer With Major New Releases

Israeli cinema is having a packed summer, with a major box-office hit, festival favorites, and several new releases lined up through August. The slate includes family dramas, comedies, and first features from June 25 to August 6.

Srugim

Netanyahu Pledged to Help Pass Ultra-Orthodox Bills, but Coalition Stalls Them

Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly promised Aryeh Deri he would secure passage of two major ultra-Orthodox bills in the current Knesset. But Shas and Degel HaTorah are now blocking coalition legislation until their demands are met, including the Torah study, detention, and housing-related bills.

Kikar HaShabbat

Report: Giannis once wanted New York, before landing in Miami

Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat after months of speculation about his future. The article says that last summer, when his camp told Milwaukee he wanted a move, his preferred destination was the New York Knicks, but the Knicks later passed on him when talks resurfaced.

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Shakira's Stands Moment at the World Cup Steals the Spotlight

Shakira attended Argentina’s World Cup match against Austria with her son Milan, and their affectionate stands-side moments went viral. Afterward, she praised Lionel Messi in a post that gossip outlets read as a possible jab at Gerard Piqué.

Walla

Omri Tovi on "Tropicana," a Desert Film About Desire and Alienation

Omri Tovi says his debut feature, “Tropicana,” uses a desert setting to explore desire, shame and isolation through the story of a supermarket cashier. He discusses the screenplay’s evolution, the collaborative production, the premiere, and unexpected reactions, including praise and hostile online comments.

Srugim

Channel 12 Risks Losing Its Lead as Israeli Viewers Polarize

The article says Channel 12’s news division is losing viewers as Israeli media becomes more politically polarized. It argues that right-wing audiences are moving to Channel 14 after a series of perceived editorial biases and factual errors. If the trend continues, Channel 12 could lose the broad dominance it has held for years.

Walla

Montréal Shooter Left 100-Page Hate Manifesto, Police Say Target Was Officers

A gunman killed a Montréal police officer and a Jewish-Canadian civilian before police shot him dead. Canadian reports say he left a 100-page manifesto steeped in misogyny and incel ideology, and investigators believe the police were the intended target. The attack occurred near Aylo’s offices in a Jewish area, and authorities are reviewing the manifesto.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

Police Investigate Suspected Arson at Herzliya Business

Police are investigating a suspected arson at a business on Nordau Street in Herzliya overnight. The fire caused minor damage, and no injuries were reported.

Ynet