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Politics·2m ago

Herzog Visits Metula, Calls for Stronger Border Communities and Security

President Isaac Herzog visited Metula on Tuesday, met local officials, and took part in the reopening of a senior center rebuilt after war damage. He said border communities are Israel’s front line and called for investment, tourism, and security guarantees for northern residents.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·8m ago

Netanyahu Calls for Reducing Dependence on U.S. Arms Support

Benjamin Netanyahu told reserve combat officers in Gush Etzion that Israel should reduce dependence on U.S. support and build an independent weapons system. He said Israel must expand its strength, add technology, and train more commanders to determine its future.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Health·10m ago

Rambam Doctors Help Man Quit Extreme Painkiller Addiction in 20 Minutes

Rambam Hospital in Haifa says it used a new Israeli brain-treatment technology to help a man in his 40s stop a severe painkiller addiction in 20 minutes. The patient had been taking about 130 pills a day, and doctors reported his cravings dropped sharply and follow-up tests turned negative.

Srugim·+4 outlets · 80% center
General·10m ago

Kiryat Malakhi plans new immigrant village with housing, ulpan and jobs

Kiryat Malakhi is promoting a new immigrant village in Neot HaKfar with 70 to 100 housing units, an absorption center and community services. The plan, backed by Shivat Tzion and international aliyah groups, aims to receive immigrants through a guided process and later integrate them into the city. A nearby sports village for post-trauma soldiers and residents is also planned.

Walla
Security·17m ago

East Jerusalem resident to be charged with murdering his 3-year-old son

Police say an East Jerusalem father will be charged with murdering his 3-year-old son after allegedly suffocating him with a plastic bag. The child died after being brought to a Jerusalem hospital in critical condition on June 6, and prosecutors are expected to file charges in the coming days.

Kan News·+4 outlets · 80% center
Sports·17m ago

Spain Finds a More Direct Formula and Pounds Saudi Arabia 4-0

Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 after changing to a more direct, faster attacking style. Lamine Yamal scored in the 10th minute, and Mikel Oyarzabal added two goals as Spain answered criticism after its opening draw with Cape Verde.

Ynet
Politics·19m ago

Sunak Warns Britain's Next Prime Minister to Have a Plan or Lose Sleep

Rishi Sunak warned Andy Burnham that without a clear plan he will be another sleepless British prime minister. The warning came as Keir Starmer resigned, deepening a period of rapid leadership turnover amid economic weakness, high debt, and political instability.

Now 14
Health·21m ago

Health Ministry Shuts Popular Hadera Restaurant Over Severe Sanitation Failures

Israel’s Health Ministry ordered the immediate closure of the Aza restaurant branch in Hadera after finding severe sanitation violations. Inspectors reported cockroaches, unsafe food storage, improper temperatures, and unlabelled products, and the business was said to be operating without a license.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
World·22m 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
Politics·23m ago

U.S. Lebanon Move Gives Iran and Qatar a Role, Drawing Israeli Alarm

An Israeli commentator warns that a new U.S.-backed Lebanon mechanism gives Iran and Qatar legitimacy instead of restraining them. He says Israel has reacted too quietly to a move that could set precedents in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank. The article frames the decision as appeasement and urges Israel to defend its own security interests.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·29m 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·31m 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
Culture·36m ago

Aliyah Hoff Returns to the Big Brother House for a Final Task

Aliyah Hoff returned to the Big Brother house on Tuesday for a task in the current season, which ends in Saturday’s finale. The 28-year-old model shared the moment on Instagram, described it as closing a circle, and thanked the show for the experience. She also highlighted a layered Diesel outfit she wore for the appearance.

Walla
Sports·36m 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·37m 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
Culture·39m ago

10 Things to Know About Yuval Hamebulbal on His 54th Birthday

Yuval Shem Tov, known as Yuval Hamebulbal, is 54 and remains one of Israel’s best-known children’s entertainers. The article reviews his long path to fame, his military service, his 2018 personal crisis, and his growing religious observance. It also notes his work on other children’s characters and his appearances in adult reality TV.

Srugim
Politics·42m 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·45m 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·46m 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·46m 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
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General07:22 · 2h ago

Haifa building hit by missile to be demolished for renewal project

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The story · English

A year after a missile struck a building on HaGalil Street in the Nve Sha'anan neighborhood of Haifa, the site is moving ahead with an urban renewal plan. RENEW said it secured the required majority of apartment owners to demolish two buildings in the complex and replace them with one new eight-story building.

The existing site contains 15 old apartments. Under the plan, they will be replaced by 29 apartments in the new structure. The project was submitted for advancement in May, following last year’s incident in which one of the buildings in the complex took a direct hit and was evacuated.

Since then, the residents have been living in temporary housing solutions. According to the company, the necessary majority was reached within a week of the first resident signing on. RENEW CEO Avi Peretz said the project is being advanced with the cooperation of the authorities, with the goal of returning residents to a safe environment.

Peretz said the damaged old buildings showed

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