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Health·49s ago

Two Congo Returnees Test Negative for Ebola, Health Ministry Says

Israel’s Health Ministry reported negative Ebola results for two people who returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. No confirmed Ebola case has been found in Israel, and the ministry continues monitoring outbreaks in Congo and Uganda.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·6m ago

Smotrich Says Israel Is Not Bound by U.S.-Iran Understandings

Bezalel Smotrich said Israel is not bound by U.S.-Iran agreements discussed in Geneva and will keep its own freedom of action in Lebanon. He also said Israel can still strike Iran if the political leadership decides there is a real threat.

Srugim
Health·7m ago

Midjourney Enters Medicine With Ambitious Ultrasound Scanning Plans

Midjourney is entering healthcare with a plan to build an AI-powered whole-body ultrasound system and a San Francisco medical spa. The story also reports a major China drug-rights deal for Novocitis and new funding and rollout plans for Israeli pancreatic-cancer startup Adenocyte.

Globes
Sports·7m ago

Kenny Miller appointed Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach

Maccabi Tel Aviv officially named Kenny Miller head coach for next season, with an option for another year. Miller, who joined the club in January and served as interim coach in the playoffs, said he was honored by the appointment.

N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
Health·8m ago

Abortions in Israel Continue to Decline, New Data Show

Israel recorded 14,608 requests for pregnancy termination in 2024, a rate of 6.6 per 1,000 women ages 15 to 49. The committees approved 99.8% of requests, and most procedures were done in the first trimester. The data also show wide differences by religion, age, marital status and origin, and Israel’s abortion-to-birth ratio remains far below the EU average.

Srugim
Politics·11m 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·16m 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.

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Security·18m 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·18m 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·18m 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·21m 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·26m 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·31m 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·31m 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·32m 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·34m 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·36m 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
General·36m ago

Herzog and Metula officials urge Israelis to return north as tourism revival begins

President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal visited Metula and urged Israelis to return to the north and support border communities. Local leader David Azoulay said the town is trying to revive daily life and tourism, with guided visits starting Friday and a hotel reopening planned for September.

Walla·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·39m 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·39m 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·41m 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·45m 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.

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Politics09:28 · 1h ago

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

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reserve combat officers in a course in Gush Etzion that Israel should build its own independent weapons supply system rather than rely on the United States. He said he greatly appreciates the support Israel has received from its American friends, but added that the country must “free ourselves from dependence” and develop “our own independent armament system.”

Netanyahu said Israel needs to keep expanding its strength, add more and more technology, and train more generations of commanders like the officers before him. In his words, that is what will ultimately determine “where we will be.”

He concluded by saying, “With God’s help and your help, we will be in a good place.”

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