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Health·2m ago

Rambam Reports 20-Minute Opioid Detox Using Focused Sound Technology

Rambam Medical Center says a new MRI-guided, noninvasive procedure ended a man’s opioid addiction in about 20 minutes. The patient, who had been taking about 130 painkiller pills a day after an injury, was clean one week later and also reduced smoking and lost the urge to drink alcohol.

Kan News·+3 outlets · 100% center
World·3m ago

The Stunning Pigeon Whose Beauty Makes Motherhood Harder

The Jacobin pigeon, a decorative breed developed in India in the 16th century, is admired for its elaborate feather crown. But the same plumage can keep it from seeing its eggs and chicks, so breeders often trim it or use foster pigeons. Collectors prize the bird despite its difficult temperament and special care needs.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·10m ago

Barakat Waits for the Right Offer as Kangwa’s Future Remains Open

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is preparing for the 2026/2027 season and expects Lucas Ventura and Kings Kangwa to arrive by the end of the week. Alona Barkat is waiting for the right offer for Kangwa, whose price is expected to be 2 million to 3 million euros, while Miguel Vitor is likely to extend his deal.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·12m ago

Portland May Be the Real Winner After the Giannis Trade to Miami

Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to Miami on Tuesday morning, and the move may benefit Portland more than it seemed. The Trail Blazers hold Milwaukee’s future first-round picks for 2028, 2029 and 2030, and their value could rise if the Bucks decline.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·17m ago

Turkish club Kasımpaşa enters race for Thiamoco Diarra

Turkish reports say Kasımpaşa has joined the pursuit of Thiamoco Diarra, a former Hapoel Haifa player. The club is negotiating with him and has made some progress toward a possible signing for next season. The news complicates Hapoel Tel Aviv’s efforts to land him for 2026/27.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·18m ago

Yossi Mizrahi to Receive Governance Excellence Honor for Investigative Reporting

Channel 12 investigative reporter Yossi Mizrahi has been selected for the 2025 Quality of Government honor in the media category. The committee praised his public-interest journalism and said he embodies free press as a watchdog of democracy. The awards ceremony will be held on September 8 in Tel Aviv.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·19m ago

Jerusalem Father Suspected of Killing 3-Year-Old Son with Plastic Bag

Police in Jerusalem completed an investigation into the death of a 3-year-old boy from East Jerusalem. The boy’s father is suspected of choking him with a plastic bag, and prosecutors are expected to file charges and seek detention until the end of proceedings.

Ynet·+3 outlets · 75% center
Politics·23m ago

Police chief urges unity amid investigation of senior officers

Police Commissioner Danny Levy backed Israel Police personnel in a letter after the opening of an investigation into senior officers Alona Shushan and Lior Abudraham over alleged witness harassment in the Yakobi affair. The case, now being handled by the Israel Competition Authority, follows earlier claims about an alleged affair, a polygraph exoneration, a later sexual-harassment complaint, and allegations of conflicts of interest.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 50% center
Tech·25m ago

Trump Orders Quantum Push Aimed at Beating China

Donald Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum technology, with goals for 2027, 2028, and 2031. The White House says the plan is meant to secure American leadership over China and protect critical infrastructure from future cyber threats.

Now 14·+1 outlet
Culture·26m ago

A Sushi Chef Brings Fine Dining Tastes to an Affordable Wine Bar in Ness Ziona

Midan Siboni, a high-profile sushi chef, has opened Grand Vin, a modest wine bar in Ness Ziona that serves his food at far lower prices than his private Jaffa tastings. The kosher dairy bar offers small fish and sushi plates, while Siboni says he is planning further expansion beyond Ness Ziona and possibly outside Tel Aviv.

Ynet
Economy·27m ago

Seoul Trading Halted Twice as Asian Tech Selloff Deepens

Asian markets slumped Tuesday, with South Korea’s KOSPI falling nearly 10% and triggering circuit breakers twice. The selloff followed weak tech trading in the US, while investors await key chip earnings and US inflation data amid ongoing Fed and geopolitical worries.

Walla·+2 outlets
Security·33m ago

Northern Residents Fear Lebanon Deal Will Leave Them Unprotected

Following U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, a Lebanon border monitoring mechanism was announced without Israel, drawing anger in Israel. Avi Ozana of Rosh Hanikra said residents fear the IDF may have to pull back from the security strip and insisted only Israeli soldiers can protect their homes.

Channel 13·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·33m ago

Police Stop 14-Year-Old Driving on Bare Rims in Netivot

Police in Netivot arrested a 14-year-old who was driving a car without a license, with two other minors inside. Officers chased the vehicle after seeing it drive on its rims and throw sparks, then detained all three for investigation.

Kikar HaShabbat
General·35m ago

Phyllis Haimovich, Founder of Bereavement Support Group, Dies at 87

Phyllis Haimovich, founder of the bereaved-partners organization “He Left Behind a Friend/Partner,” died at 87 and will be buried Tuesday in Kfar Saba. Born in New York, she built the group after her daughter’s partner was killed in Lebanon in 1997, and it later expanded during the Swords of Iron war.

Srugim
Sports·37m ago

Messi Jokes About the Media Frenzy After Argentina’s Win Over Austria

After Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, Lionel Messi became the center of a media frenzy, with journalists and photographers crowding him postgame. A TyC Sports reporter, Joaquín Bruno, was photographed celebrating with Messi after the second goal and called it the greatest moment of his career.

Walla
Politics·40m ago

Central Election Committee Says No Draft-Dodger Arrests on Election Day

Israel’s Central Election Committee said Tuesday that no arrests or enforcement operations targeting draft deserters will take place on Knesset election day. The decision followed requests from ultra-Orthodox parties and was approved by top judicial and police officials.

Channel 13·+8 outlets · 56% right-leaning
Economy·40m ago

Israeli Travelers Buy More Flight-Cancellation Insurance Amid Uncertainty

Israeli travelers are booking vacations earlier and buying more flight-cancellation insurance amid security and economic uncertainty. Trip Guaranty said purchases are up sharply, with average booking times extending to 4.5 months before departure and destination choices staying focused on stable markets like Greece and Cyprus.

Now 14
General·44m ago

Jerusalem Prayer Group Credits Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar With Modern-Day Miracles

An article about Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar, the Orach Chaim, claims his prayers and teachings bring miraculous salvations. It describes Kollel Orach Chaim’s prayer and study programs, cites alleged healings and births, and promotes subscription plans tied to mentions at his grave in Jerusalem.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·45m ago

Eliaav Zohar Releases Tribute Song for His Eldest Daughter

Eliaav Zohar released the single "Ariel," a song he wrote and composed for his eldest daughter. The track, his first collaboration with Ben Tzur and Natanel Ben Giat, centers on gratitude, unconditional love, and a father’s promise to protect and guide her. Zohar is also opening a new pizzeria tonight.

Arutz Sheva
Sports·45m ago

Hapoel Ramat Gan Signs Idan Baranes and Amit Tzur

Hapoel Ramat Gan/Givatayim, newly promoted to the Premier League, announced two signings on Tuesday. Idan Baranes joins on loan from Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Amit Tzur signed for one season with an option for another. Both players said they are eager to help the club in its 2026/27 campaign.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
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Sports07:27 · 1h ago

Hapoel Haifa Parts Ways with Sandro Altunashvili, Eyes New Midfield Signings

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story · English

Hapoel Haifa announced on Tuesday that midfielder Sandro Altunashvili has left the club after both sides agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent. The decision had been under consideration for several weeks inside the coaching staff, according to the report.

Coach Haim Silvas and his assistants were not convinced that keeping Altunashvili was the right move. Their main aim was to clear a foreign-player slot in midfield, which helped drive the decision to end his stay.

Hapoel Haifa is now searching for a foreign defensive midfielder and likely another foreign player in the No. 10 role. The club felt Altunashvili’s tendency to sit between the lines on the pitch was not what Silvas wanted.

At the same time, Itai Zafrani is expected to sign soon on a season-long loan from Maccabi Tel Aviv. He is expected to be one of the next additions for the Carmel club as it continues rebuilding its squad.

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