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

Hapoel Tel Aviv activates option to keep Doron Leidner

Hapoel Tel Aviv has made Doron Leidner’s stay permanent after loaning him from Olympiacos. The club signed him for three seasons after lowering the buyout price from about 700,000 euros to 300,000 euros.

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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

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

Mako

Miami Lands Giannis in Blockbuster That Reshapes the East

Miami traded a major package for Giannis Antetokounmpo, giving the Heat a win-now core around Erik Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo. Milwaukee turned Giannis' exit into a younger asset haul after years of declining results, while Boston also came out of the wider trade picture with unresolved questions around Jalen Brown.

N12

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.

Walla

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

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.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center

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

Dollar Nears Three-Shekel Mark as Shekel Weakens Sharply

The dollar strengthened sharply against the shekel on Tuesday, trading near 2.99 and approaching 3 shekels. The move reflects geopolitical developments, while the euro also rose to about 3.42 shekels.

Ynet

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

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

Home Front Command Announces Siren Drill in Majdal Shams This Afternoon

The Home Front Command will hold a siren and alert-system drill in Majdal Shams on Tuesday at 12:05 p.m. If a real alert occurs during the exercise, an additional siren will sound and backup alerts will be activated.

Srugim·+1 outlet · 50% center

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

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

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

Former Employees Allege Fake Treatments Were Used to Recruit Ultra-Orthodox Members to Clalit

Former Clalit employees allege the insurer used fake therapy receipts and other benefits to recruit ultra-Orthodox members in Central District branches. Clalit, Weiss, and the Health Ministry deny wrongdoing, while the comptroller and labor court cases continue.

Ynet

Tamra Man Shot Dead in Daylight on Route 70, Police Probe Possible Link to State Witness Case

Raheb Idris, a resident of Tamra, was shot dead Tuesday morning on Route 70 near Kaabiyye while driving to work. Police are investigating a possible link to organized crime and to the fact that his son is a state witness in a major case.

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