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Politics·5m ago

Meloni and Trump Clash Over an Insult, National Pride and Politics

Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump are locked in a public dispute after Trump mocked her in an Italian TV interview. Meloni says he invented the story, while his comments have raised domestic political stakes in Italy ahead of next year’s elections.

Globes
Security·10m ago

U.S. Fighter Pilot’s Account Raises Alarm Over Iran’s Drone Tactics

A U.S. F-15 pilot shot down over Iran in April told intelligence officials he saw a coordinated swarm of linked drones before ejecting. His account has triggered a dispute in the U.S. intelligence community over whether Iran has developed a new drone capability.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·12m ago

Hezbollah Accuses Israel of Violating Lebanon Ceasefire

Hezbollah accused Israel of violating the ceasefire in Lebanon after an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. Israel says its operations there are meant to eliminate threats and stop Hezbollah from rebuilding near the border.

Behadrei Haredim·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·12m ago

Trump’s Iran Policy Has Shifted, Except on Nuclear Issues

Bloomberg says Iran is already trying to restore oil sales to Asia after the U.S. granted a 60-day sanctions waiver. A Wall Street Journal analysis says Trump has softened most of his Iran positions except on the nuclear issue, while a separate report says the deal is also fueling debate in Lebanon over Hezbollah's future.

Globes
General·12m ago

How to Host a Boutique Event Guests Will Keep Photographing

Almaleh is promoting boutique catering for events, including market tables and plated trays, with an emphasis on presentation, freshness, and host convenience. The company says it handles the logistics, offers custom menus, and uses kosher mehadrin ingredients. It is also advertising a 5% discount for the first 20 customers.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·15m ago

Dana Frieder Says Motherhood Has Made Her Want More Children

Dana Frieder said that three months after giving birth to her first daughter, Naya Dafni, she is returning to work with mixed emotions and wants more children. In a TV interview, she described giving birth during rocket fire, her partner Yehuda Levy's support at home, and her intense, anxious approach to new motherhood.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·20m ago

Taxi Driver in Wuhan Saves 3-Year-Old Girl After Emergency Dash to Hospital

In Wuhan, taxi driver Wang Tao rushed a 3-year-old girl named Yanyan to hospital after she lost consciousness from a high fever. He drove through red lights, contacted traffic police, then ran with the child when traffic stopped him, and doctors later said she was out of danger.

Kikar HaShabbat
Health·25m ago

A One-Time CAR-T Treatment Is Changing the Conversation on Myeloma Cure

Doctors are increasingly discussing a possible cure for some multiple myeloma patients, driven by advanced treatments such as CAR-T. The article highlights 64-year-old Hod HaSharon resident Lior Yonatan Haimov, who says he is now disease-free and back to life two and a half years after a one-time treatment.

Walla
General·26m ago

Ground Vehicle Strikes Southwest Jet as Passengers Board in Memphis

A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by a ground vehicle at Memphis International Airport on Sunday while passengers were boarding. No one was hurt, and the aircraft was removed from service and replaced so the Dallas flight could continue.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·26m ago

New Book Says Trump Treated the White House Like Personal Property

A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan says Donald Trump has treated the White House like his personal property. It describes him personally decorating the Oval Office with cheap gold trim, altering Melania Trump’s spaces, and ordering costly changes including an East Wing demolition for a $400 million ballroom.

Kikar HaShabbat
Health·28m ago

Hadassah Holds Israel's First Pediatric Disaster Medicine Course

Hadassah Ein Kerem recently ran Israel’s first pediatric disaster medicine course. Doctors and nurses from hospitals nationwide trained on mass-casualty, infrastructure-damage and natural-disaster scenarios to improve child-focused emergency readiness.

Behadrei Haredim
General·30m ago

Ben Gvir Delays Police Intelligence Spokesperson Appointment, Lawyers Threaten Petition

Lawyers have demanded that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir finalize the appointment of Itzik Elפסי as spokesperson for the police Intelligence and Investigations Division. They warned that if he does not respond within seven days, they will go to court, following other challenged police promotion delays.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·33m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest to Send Large Slow Car Convoy to Beit Lid Prison

Ultra-Orthodox protesters plan a slow-moving convoy of cars on Wednesday from 19 locations across Israel to Prison 10 near Beit Lid. Police expect 600 to 800 vehicles and warn of major traffic disruptions, while the protest organizers insist the action is coordinated and nonviolent.

Globes·+4 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Tech·33m ago

Humanoid Robot Spotted Begging for Charging Money Goes Viral in China

A humanoid Unitree G1 robot was filmed in Sichuan province, China, kneeling and asking people for donations to pay for charging. The viral clip has sparked jokes and speculation, while similar robot beggars have reportedly appeared in other Chinese cities.

Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·35m ago

Magnum Launches a Triple-Layer Ice Cream Cone in Israel

Magnum has introduced Tricold, Israel’s first three-layer ice cream cone, featuring white, dark and milk chocolate. The new kosher-for-Mehadrin product is sold nationwide in supermarkets and kiosks.

Behadrei Haredim
Politics·39m ago

Haredi boycott forces cancellation of coalition leaders’ meeting

The coalition leaders’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening was canceled after Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni refused to attend. The move reflects a deepening crisis over the draft law and broader tensions inside the coalition.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·41m ago

Bnei Brak Boys at Aaleh Center Mark First Mishnah Completion

Teenagers with severe disabilities at Beit Yahalom in Bnei Brak celebrated completing Tractate Avot for the first time in their lives. The event was led by Rabbi Ariel Nissel and attended by Rabbi Shmuel Eliezer Stern, Aaleh founder Yehuda Marmurstein, and their families.

Behadrei Haredim
Culture·44m ago

Omer Adam to Pause Performances for a Year Ahead of Wedding

Omer Adam will take a year off from concerts while preparing to marry Sasha Israelovich in Italy in late August. His next Ramat Gan Stadium show may be his last for now, aside from prebooked events and Hanukkah performances.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Health·45m ago

Rabbi Bergman Praises Chaim LeYeled for Extending the Lives of Patients

Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman met with Chaim LeYeled chairman Rabbi Reuven Sklar and praised the organization’s work for respiratory and skin patients. Sklar said the current facility is full and a new center is being built, while Bergman said the group’s work is “entirely sacred” and helps extend patients’ lives.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Tech·45m ago

Musk Predicts AI Could Surpass Humanity Within Five Years

Elon Musk said AI could surpass all human intelligence within four to five years, repeating increasingly short timelines for advanced AI. The article also cites similar industry forecasts, but notes skepticism about Musk’s predictions and concerns over the risks of such powerful systems.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·47m ago

Creamy Baked Potatoes Recipe That Disappears Fast

A simple recipe for creamy baked potatoes is presented as a crowd-pleasing side dish. It uses potatoes, cooking cream, yellow cheese, garlic, butter, and seasoning, then bakes at 180 degrees Celsius until golden.

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Original
General09:20 · 1h ago

Competition Authority Faces Off PR Chief and Senior Police Officer in Police Drama

Center
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
The story · English

A confrontation has been arranged inside the Israel Police between the head of the spokespersons division and a senior female officer, in a case handled by the Competition Authority. The dispute was described as a dramatic development at the top of the police organization.

The brief item did not provide further details about the substance of the clash, the identity of the senior officer, or when the confrontation would take place. It only noted that the matter is being dealt with by the Competition Authority and that the reporting concerns internal police affairs and criminal and legal coverage.

The story was published by Channel 13 News under its domestic news, crime and law section, with reporting credited to Aviad Glickman and Eli Senior at 12:20. The only organization explicitly mentioned in the headline and tag was the Israel Police.

Read the original at Channel 13