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Economy·3m ago

Discount Capital Names Michal Kisus Herzog as New CEO

Discount Capital appointed Michal Kisus Herzog as its new CEO, starting in September, to succeed Hila Himi. Himi is leaving after 11 years and after overseeing the 3.9 billion-shekel sale of Cal, while Kisus Herzog comes from Hapoalim Tech.

Calcalist
Tech·9m ago

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
General·10m ago

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
Security·12m ago

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.

Now 14
Culture·14m ago

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
World·15m ago

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
Culture·15m ago

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
Politics·15m ago

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.

Now 14
Economy·20m ago

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
Security·23m ago

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
Politics·27m ago

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
Sports·27m ago

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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·29m ago

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
Culture·30m ago

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
Politics·31m ago

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
Security·32m ago

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
Security·34m ago

Israel Fire Service Urges Extra Summer Caution to Prevent Blazes

Israel’s Fire and Rescue Authority issued a summer warning against lighting fires in open areas and urged strict supervision of barbecues and candles. It said smoke detectors should be installed in every home and stressed that public vigilance is crucial to preventing deadly blazes.

Kikar HaShabbat
Security·35m ago

Man Shot Dead on Highway 70 Was Father of State Witness

A 67-year-old man was shot dead Tuesday morning on Highway 70 near Kabbul in the western Galilee. He was later identified as the father of a state witness in a corruption case.

Srugim·+7 outlets · 75% center
Security·36m ago

Ramat Gan man convicted of murdering his son-in-law's father in elevator shooting

The Tel Aviv District Court convicted Solomon Madmon of aggravated murder in the 2020 killing of Yossi Yosifia, his daughter-in-law’s father, in a Ramat Gan apartment building. Madmon shot Yosifia six times in an elevator landing after a dispute over family tensions, then called Magen David Adom and confessed. Another man, Herzl Shamami, had earlier been sentenced to 40 months for supplying the weapon.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·37m ago

Brooklyn cafe ejects Jewish congressman over pro-Israel stance

A Brooklyn cafe expelled Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman because of his pro-Israel views and later posted abusive messages about him. The dispute erupted during the New York City Democratic primary campaign, drew threats against the business, and led the cafe to delete its Instagram account.

Arutz Sheva
General·42m ago

Northern Nature Sites Reopen Under Home Front Command Guidance

Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority said Tuesday it is reopening all northern border sites that were closed for security reasons. The move follows Home Front Command guidance and includes several national parks and nature reserves in northern Israel.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·46m ago

High Court Signals It May Overturn Yahuda Eliyahu’s Appointment as Israel Land Authority Chief

Israel’s Supreme Court is leaning toward striking down Yahuda Eliyahu’s appointment as head of the Israel Land Authority. Eliyahu was chosen after ranking first with 93 points, but the court says the committee’s reasoning on his special qualifications is hard to justify. Supporters warn that removing him could damage the authority’s stability.

Now 14·+4 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Security·46m ago

Five Eyes cyber chiefs warn AI attack tools are just months away

Five Eyes cyber chiefs warned that destructive AI-powered cyberattacks could arrive within months. Their joint statement urged immediate action, saying defenders must adopt AI as attackers already are. The warning followed a White House move to block access to Anthropic’s “Mithos” model over national security concerns.

Calcalist
Sports·46m ago

Maccabi Haifa Working on New Long-Term Deal for Yarin Levi

Maccabi Haifa opens 2026/27 preseason training on Tuesday under Barak Bakhar and his revamped staff. The club is also trying to secure Yarin Levi with a new long-term contract after his return from Beitar Jerusalem, while Dolev Haziza arrives after being told he is not in the plans.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·48m ago

A Simple Math Puzzle Sparked a Viral Self-Test on X

A math puzzle posted by @onlyskypace on X went viral, drawing more than 2.5 million views and over 15,000 replies. The correct answer is x = 4, but many users misread the equation or guessed wrong. The piece argues the thread became a lesson in speed, ego, and engagement on social media.

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Sports05:51 · 1h ago

Maya Almalich signs with runner-up Elitzur Holon

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The story · English

Maya Almalich, one of the standout young players in Israeli women's basketball and a guard for Israel's under-20 national team, has signed with Elitzur Holon, Sport5 reported. The 18-year-old, who stands 1.70 meters tall, developed in the youth department of Ramat Hasharon and is regarded as one of the country's most promising prospects.

Last season, Almalich helped Ramat Hasharon win the girls' league championship and was named to the season's best five. She also played a role in the senior team’s Israeli Basketball Association Cup triumph in the National League. At the end of the season, she was selected as the league's Defensive Player of the Year in Girls A and posted averages of 20 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 steals and 2.7 assists per game, while also earning MVP honors in the championship series.

Almalich has played through all of Israel's youth national teams, from cadets to the under-20 squad. With the girls' team, she was part of a historic run to Israel's first-ever appearance at a World Championship after reaching the 2024 European Championship semifinals. She is currently in the under-20 roster, which will open the European Championship in Lithuania next week.

Holon, last season's runner-up, is aiming to go one step further in 2026-27 and win the title. Almalich joins captain Eden Rotberg, Tal Lev and Stasha Carey, who had already signed earlier this summer for coach Roy Lazar's team.

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